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Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 and Rwanda have agreed a 10-year deal for a race at a planned circuit near Kigali. It could begin in 2030, once construction is complete.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks
Two ships were hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, and one sank. All 15 crew members from the other vessel were evacuated, with five treated for minor injuries.
Hiker Sahil Jilani, 24, found dead at Abrams Falls after search
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Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize
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Politics
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.
Appeals court confirms Justice owes nearly $30 million to bond provider
A federal appeals court confirmed that Justice owes nearly $30 million to a surety bond provider.
Trump says he is considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
Trump said he is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor before her Senate confirmation hearing. Guilfoyle’s lawyers dispute the claims.
Kentucky Supreme Court review could revive impeachment effort
The Kentucky Supreme Court is reviewing a judge’s decision in a murder case, a review that could renew an effort to impeach the judge.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says flu caused campaign absence
James Talarico said he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. A mental health clinic in Ohio denied claims that he was treated there.
Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July
Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.
Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican political groups since July.
The donations make him the biggest known donor in the 2026 US midterm elections.
The largest contribution, $158 million, went to the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Republican Senate candidates.
Musk also gave more than $76 million to America PAC, which is building a voter-turnout operation in competitive Senate and House races.
US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting attack at Fort Hood, Texas.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream Hasan’s planned execution.
Pope Leo condemned the death penalty without referring specifically to Hasan’s case.
Broglio issued a statement urging Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad to seek exemption.
The execution is planned for this date, according to Al Jazeera.
Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
- Press secretary
- Katie Zacharia
- Term begins
- Monday, Columbus Day
- First briefing
- Tuesday
- News conference time
- 9:30 a.m.
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to help ease high fuel prices, but seven senators say the plan conflicts with a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
Legality
Seven senators say allowing Russian diesel imports runs counter to the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports and that the administration did not follow required procedures.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration is acting within its legal authorities.
Policy and impact
The senators say the US should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Trump says lower prices for Americans are a priority, and Bessent says the deal is good for Americans.
Fort Hood families oppose plan to livestream Hasan’s execution
A daughter of a Fort Hood shooting victim and a survivor oppose broadcasting Nidal Hasan’s planned execution. President Trump says he has not made a final decision on the livestream.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in criminal investigation
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Tillis says Trump’s Russian diesel deal may violate US law
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DOJ investigates five networks over White House TV pool boycott
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Seven US senators say Trump’s Russian diesel deal may break the law
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Judge halts tree removal at Washington golf course project
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World
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution
911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.
Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot
The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.
Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, is due to be sentenced in Las Vegas and faces life in prison without parole.
One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.
The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.
Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.
Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.
Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.
Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
- Suspect
- Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
- Victim
- Anna Yagi, 39
- Location
- A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
- Arrest
- Oct. 4, 2026
Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station
German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.
Responsibility
Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.
Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.
Nature of the incident
Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.
Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.
China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh
China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.
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Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
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Train fire in Zaragoza disrupts Madrid-Barcelona high-speed services
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Germany detains two Turkish citizens over fire at Polish Starlink station
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Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
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Business
RBC analyst sees strong finances for Canadian oil majors, cuts Cardinal rating
RBC’s Greg Pardy estimates four Canadian oil majors will generate $13.5-billion in third-quarter free funds flow and downgraded Cardinal Energy to sector perform.
“printing money”
Gurobi’s Decision Intelligence Summit is set for Prague
Gurobi’s EMEA summit is scheduled for October 13–14 in Prague, with presentations, training and panels on optimization and decision-making.
CSG becomes largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space
CSG has entered the space sector by becoming the largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space.
Canada sends its largest trade delegation to India in more than 30 years
Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates are travelling to India to explore partnerships as the countries advance talks on a trade agreement.
White Cliff finds visual copper sulphides in new Rae project target
White Cliff Minerals logged visual copper sulphides in a new structure beside the Danvers 1 copper trend in Nunavut, Canada. Assay results are expected in six to eight weeks.
Canada could use helium-3 supply in future trade talks with the US
Canada is a leading non-military producer of helium-3, a rare gas used in research and security technology. An industry executive says the supply could give Canada leverage in future trade negotiations with the United States.
Fraudsters reportedly placed a six-figure trade in a TD cash account
A TD investor says fraudsters took over his cash account and bought more stock than its funds covered, highlighting how settlement rules can leave victims with debt.
Fraudsters took over a TD investor’s account in February, according to retired teacher Ray Politeski of Lloydminster, Alberta.
They reportedly sold his investments and bought hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of a thinly traded Chinese stock.
The purchase was reportedly more than $100,000 above his available funds, despite the account being a cash account rather than a margin account.
Some brokerages allow cash-account customers to buy more than their available cash if they pay the full amount by the trade’s settlement date.
Montreal aging-products company expands U.S. operations amid trade disruption
Eugeria, a Montreal company selling products for people with dementia and their caregivers, opened a St. Louis office as Canada-U.S. trade tensions disrupted shipments and raised costs.
Valerie Larochelle and Quoc Dinh Nguyen co-founded Eugeria in Montreal.
Eugeria began distributing products in the U.S.
Eugeria launched Idem, its technology and product development arm.
Eugeria opened an office in St. Louis to better manage supply-chain logistics.
Hamilton and Westcourt launch a fund combining nine ETFs
Toronto firms Hamilton Capital Partners and Westcourt Capital launched an ETF that invests in nine Hamilton covered-call funds, with Westcourt managing the overall portfolio.
- Fund
- Westcourt Hamilton Yield Portfolio ETF (WHYP-T)
- Portfolio
- Nine Hamilton covered-call ETFs
- Hamilton assets under management
- More than $18-billion
- Westcourt's role
- Manages the overall portfolio strategy and adjusts allocations
Toronto startup tests robotic surgical arm in first human operation
Revolve Surgical’s robotic arm was used for an appendix removal at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, as part of a pilot testing the device in eligible patients.
Oncolytics reports new patent protection for pelareorep
Oncolytics Biotech says patents covering pelareorep use as a cancer immunotherapy have been issued in several countries, with U.S. issuance expected soon.
Canada plans new support to help trades apprentices complete training
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Tesla ordered to repay insurer C$161,700 for Montreal Model X fire
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Koho rejects prediction markets as it nears bid for Canadian bank licence
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Gallant adds term loan commitments to support Lumileds
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Capital Power CEO urges Alberta voters to remain in Canada
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Science & Tech
Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw
A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars
Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud
A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
Meta has unveiled two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, which it says can match systems from OpenAI and Anthropic.
The models are designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks, and Meta describes Wonder as its largest and most capable model so far.
Meta says independent benchmarking suggests the new models outperform its earlier Spark model and some systems from other companies.
The models are expected to become available through Meta’s Muse personal assistant app, but only to paid subscribers.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
Hubble observed HS 0209+0832 and recorded roughly 100 chemical features that could not be identified.
The team's paper describing its findings was published, according to Universe Today.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town
Cape Town authorities plan to capture two baboon troops near Simon’s Town and move them to enclosures for the rest of their lives, as part of a wider change to baboon management.
Removal
Authorities plan to capture and permanently relocate the two troops to separate enclosures.
Some experts say the removal plans are not convincing.
Urban baboon management
Authorities say a “hard reset” will allow resources to be redirected to management efforts with better outcomes.
The experts say baboons should be kept out of urban areas, but the article does not give further details of their preferred approach.
Up to 6.5 million customer records may be exposed in Japan sushi cyberattack
Ride On Express says a ransomware attack on an outside server may have exposed data linked to up to 6.5 million accounts. Its websites and apps remain unavailable for orders.
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Sports
Andre Fili Says He May Pursue Pro Wrestling After MMA
After a second-round knockout win over Kai Kamaka III, UFC fighter Andre Fili said he may try pro wrestling after MMA and plans to use steroids to get bigger.
“when I’m done with my MMA career, I’m gonna get on a healthy amount of steroids, I’m gonna get big as f*ck and then you might see me in a pro wrestling ring.”
Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks
Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.
Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory
Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as special guest referee.
Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22
Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory to win the TNA World Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the promotion’s history.
Jason Hotch wins TNA International Championship at Bound for Glory
Jason Hotch pinned Mustafa Ali in a four-way match at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to regain the International Championship. The match also featured Agent Zero and John Skyler.
TNA Bound For Glory 2026 features title defenses and Hall of Fame ceremony
TNA held Bound For Glory at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, with Nic Nemeth scheduled to defend the World Championship against Leon Slater and several other title matches on the card.
AEW WrestleDream 2026 set for Oct. 17 in Orlando
AEW WrestleDream 2026 will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 17 in Orlando. Will Ospreay is set to defend the AEW World title against seven challengers in a new match type.
AEW WrestleDream 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct.
17, at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
The event is set to start at 7 p.m.
Eastern, with local start times varying around the world.
Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto
Islam Makhachev is reportedly expected to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, if negotiations continue as planned.
Makhachev won the welterweight title by outpointing Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.
Makhachev defended the belt by beating Ian Machado Garry over five rounds at UFC 330.
Prates knocked out Jack Della Maddalena, extending his win streak to three, according to the article.
Colmenero reported that Makhachev and Prates were expected to fight at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto.
Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit
The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.
- UFC record
- 5-1
- Misfits agreement
- Multi-fight, multi-year
- Age
- 39
- Boxing record
- 2-0
Paulo Costa says he plans to fight before year’s end amid UFC dispute
Paulo Costa says he plans to compete before the end of the year, possibly outside the UFC. He has one fight left on his contract and disputes its terms.
Offers
Costa says he has not received a recent offer from the UFC.
Dana White has claimed Costa turned down several offers.
Contract and compensation
Costa wants to complete his contract and has criticized offers of five-round fights without additional compensation.
Not stated
AEW’s Anna Jay says she needs shoulder surgery
Anna Jay says she will have shoulder surgery after seeking several medical opinions. She has not given a recovery timeline.
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Entertainment
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal
Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Lana Del Rey debuts new song at Singapore Grand Prix
Lana Del Rey performed live for the first time in nearly a year at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her forthcoming album “Stove.”
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.
Fontaines D.C. release first guest duet, featuring Rosalía
The Irish band has released “Where Is Gone?,” a duet with Rosalía and its first song to feature an outside vocalist. The track is on the band’s fifth album, due October 16.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident and released on bail
Actor Selma Blair was charged with second-degree assault after an incident on a Delta flight to New York. She posted $20,000 bail and was released.
Selma Blair was arrested after a disturbance on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday.
She is accused of injuring two flight attendants, and authorities say she also assaulted a police officer and a nurse after landing.
Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation and later appeared in Queens Criminal Court.
She was charged with second-degree assault and released after posting $20,000 bail.
Hundreds queue in Hong Kong to see long-unshown Van Gogh painting
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to view a Van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years, ahead of its November 18 auction in New York.
Van Gogh painted “Châtaigniers en fleurs.
After Van Gogh’s death, the painting passed to his brother Theo.
Collector Harriet Harris-Jonas acquired the painting.
The Blaquier family acquired the painting from art dealer Wildenstein.
Five works from the collection were unveiled at Sotheby’s in London.
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see the painting ahead of its planned November 18 auction.
CJ ENM and MBC Group partner to expand Korean entertainment in MENA
The companies signed a multi-year deal to bring Korean shows to MBC Shahid and MBC4, with more than 13 new titles planned for 2026.
- New titles
- More than 13 scheduled for release during 2026
- Library titles
- More than 20 from CJ ENM
- Streaming service
- MBC Shahid
- Linear channel
- MBC4
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.
Adaptation approach
Some hardcore fans wished for a 1:1 adaptation of the games.
Cregger was against a 1:1 adaptation, believing the games had already told their stories perfectly.
Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival
The French actor will chair the jury at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival in November. The jury will choose the Étoile d’Or from films in the international competition.
Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis over joke about women at the gym
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Xosé López García wins Galicia’s 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize
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Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
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Marvel Tōkon reveals four Year One DLC fighters
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Giovanni Allevi dedicates new symphony to his late sister
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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor, dies at 34 as circumstances are investigated
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Health
Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.
“Most previous studies have focused on late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and considerably less is known about early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.”
UK stroke rates are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean people
Research cited by a BBC programme found strokes are increasing faster among Black African and Black Caribbean people in the UK than among white people, mainly because of high blood pressure.
Early studies suggest soup may ease respiratory infection symptoms
A review of four studies found people who ate soup sometimes had milder symptoms and recovered up to 2.5 days sooner. Researchers say the evidence is still limited.
Cellular recycling does not always decline with age, study finds
A study of blood and skin samples found that cellular recycling changes differently with age depending on cell type and sex, challenging the idea that it always declines.
Everyday conditions can combine to raise the risk of deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis risk is not limited to hospital stays or surgery. Prolonged immobility can add to risks such as obesity, cancer, pregnancy and hormone use.
Rice-sized robots aim to shorten heart infection treatment
Johns Hopkins engineers developed magnetic robots designed to deliver antibiotics directly to infected heart tissue. The team plans to test them in beating heart models.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.
Pope Leo XIV is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam.
The 71-year-old pope is expected to be admitted on Tuesday for the procedure.
Doctors found the nodule at an early stage, though the source does not say whether it is cancerous.
Lung nodules are small growths that often cause no symptoms and may be discovered by chance during imaging tests.
Studies differ on whether sperm counts are falling worldwide
A 2022 global analysis estimated large declines in sperm concentration and total count, while a 2025 review of US studies found no overall change in its initial analysis.
Samples later assessed in a 2025 review were collected from American men.
Samples included in a 2022 global analysis were used to estimate changes in sperm concentration and total sperm count.
A global analysis estimated declines in sperm concentration and total sperm count.
A review and meta-analysis found no overall change in sperm concentration in its initial analysis of American samples.
CNN published Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt’s article examining why the findings are complicated.
Olive oil before glucose reduced blood sugar spikes in mice
In experiments, mice that ate olive oil before glucose had lower blood sugar soon after eating than mice given glucose first or water.
- Study journal
- Diabetes
- Research lead
- Daisuke Yabe, Kyoto University
- Olive oil timing
- Given 15 minutes before glucose
- Blood-sugar measurements
- Marked reductions at 15 and 30 minutes
Swiss life expectancy rises slowly as gap between married and single people widens
Swiss life expectancy continues to rise, but more slowly than before. At age 65, married people can expect to live several years longer than single people.
Life expectancy at age 65
Married men can expect 20.8 more years and married women 24.1.
Single men can expect 16.4 more years and single women 20.4.
Change among women since 2010
Not stated for married women.
Single women’s life expectancy at age 65 fell by 0.3 years.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for surgery in Rome this week to remove a lung nodule detected during routine medical tests. The Vatican expects him to recover for about a week.
Heart valve problems in older adults can be mistaken for ageing
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