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Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
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Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
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Politics
Radikale Töchter sue German government over democracy project funding halt
The NGO has sued the German government over the cancellation of about €290,000 in funding for its democracy project, which it says should still go ahead.
“Independent political education work is needed more than ever now.”
German minister proposes taxing AI revenue to fund job-market changes
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger says taxes on AI revenue in Germany could help pay for retraining and new jobs as the technology changes work.
Hape Kerkeling likens support for AfD to a hunger for blood
Hape Kerkeling commented on the AfD’s success, saying that people who want lions in an arena also want to see blood.
AfD leads poll as CDU/CSU remain below 20 percent
A new RTL/ntv poll puts the AfD at 26 percent and CDU/CSU at 19 percent. Most respondents doubt Chancellor Friedrich Merz will serve a full term.
Pistorius says army digital radio project is advancing despite delays
Germany’s defence minister says tests of the army’s digital communications system are showing progress, though integrating the equipment into vehicles remains behind schedule.
Klingbeil says pension reform remains on schedule after Bas resigns
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil defended former Labour Minister Bärbel Bas, saying the coalition’s pension reform is on schedule and will proceed under her successor, Alexander Schweitzer.
German labour minister Bärbel Bas quits after stepdaughter’s death and political attacks
Bärbel Bas is leaving her posts as Germany’s labour minister and an SPD co-leader, saying she needs time to grieve and faced political attacks. She will remain a member of parliament.
Bärbel Bas is leaving Germany’s labour ministry and co-leading role in the SPD, the country’s centre-left party.
She said her stepdaughter’s death left her needing time to grieve.
Bas also cited political attacks during her mourning, including criticism from the CDU, the SPD’s conservative coalition partner.
The disputes came as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition was divided over economic reforms, pensions and workers’ protections.
Alexander Schweitzer to replace Bärbel Bas as Germany’s labour minister
Bärbel Bas has resigned as Germany’s labour minister and SPD co-leader. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to appoint Alexander Schweitzer on Tuesday, pending his oath in parliament.
Bärbel Bas announced her immediate resignation as labour minister and SPD co-chair.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to present Alexander Schweitzer with his appointment certificate at 5 p.m.
Schweitzer must be sworn in by the Bundestag.
Saxony-Anhalt CDU considers leaving chamber to block AfD votes
CDU politicians have proposed that their state lawmakers leave the chamber during the first two rounds of December’s vote for minister-president, to prevent suspicions of secret votes for the AfD candidate.
- Proposed action
- CDU lawmakers would leave the chamber together during the first and, if needed, second ballot
- Candidate
- Ulrich Siegmund, AfD candidate for minister-president
- Earlier vote
- Tobias Rausch received 48 votes; AfD and BSW together have 44 seats
- Third ballot
- A candidate needs a majority of votes cast, rather than a majority of all state parliament members
Bavaria asks court whether states should set inheritance tax rules
Bavaria is challenging national inheritance tax rules at Germany’s Constitutional Court, arguing that states should have more power over rates, tax-free allowances and property valuations.
Who should set the rules
Bavaria says the Länder should have authority over inheritance tax rules.
The federal government sets the rules under the current national law; Chancellor Friedrich Merz has previously rejected Bavaria’s call for regionalisation.
Tax allowances and rates
Bavaria argues that allowances and rates should be adjusted for inflation and that allowances should account for regional property prices.
The federal government’s position on these specific arguments is not stated.
Wagenknecht calls for Germany to resume Russian diesel and energy imports
BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht urged Germany to seek a diesel deal with Russia and resume oil and gas supplies, arguing that sanctions hurt German industry and consumers.
Merz backs lower electricity tax and higher tobacco tax
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Union gains in poll as AfD lead narrows to 11.5 points
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Germany’s interior minister warns of a destabilising “shadow war”
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Merz’s CDU leadership holds talks on a government reset
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Cologne CDU says it will stop withdrawing proposals over possible AfD support
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World
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
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.
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.
Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.
The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
The journalist was detained in the Sakhalin region as he was preparing to leave, according to the FSB.
He was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody; reports differ on whether the arrest occurred in Sakhalin or in Moscow.
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
- Chelsea 3
- Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
- Chelsea 3 crew
- 15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
- Chelsea 3 attack
- Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
- Sunken ship
- About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
Reason for strikes
Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.
Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Police officer dismissed for taking Sainsbury’s carrier bags without paying
A police officer was dismissed after a hearing found he had deliberately avoided paying for carrier bags at Sainsbury’s. Published accounts differ on their total value.
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Business
McDonald’s Switzerland brings back The Prime for its 50th anniversary
The burger, created by TV chef René Schudel, won a fan vote and is returning to McDonald’s restaurants across Switzerland for a limited time, while stocks last.
Henry Schirmer to become Cofra CFO in January 2027
Cofra has named Henry Schirmer as its next CFO, starting 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval. He will succeed Florian Brenninkmeyer.
Swiss milk production remains high despite difficult summer conditions
Swiss milk production was still 1–2% above last year in October. Good-quality feed may be helping cows produce more, while the industry says it has less money to manage a surplus this winter.
“It surprised us that in October we were also above the high level of the previous year.”
UBS customers receive overnight activation-code texts after technical problem
A UBS customer received two texts asking her to use an activation code after midnight. The bank reportedly told her the messages were linked to a technical problem.
UBS veteran Claudio Scarfone to retire at the end of October
Claudio Scarfone, a UBS executive who worked with independent wealth managers for more than 25 years, will retire at the end of October 2026.
Flexbase’s Aargau data centre and battery face financing and permit questions
Flexbase is building a data centre in Laufenburg, Switzerland, alongside a huge battery. The project faces questions over its financing, technology and missing permits for the battery and grid connection.
Givaudan's third-quarter organic growth accelerates to 8.6%
The Swiss fragrance and flavour maker reported faster growth in the third quarter, with its flavour business recovering and fragrance sales continuing to lead.
Swiss maker Givaudan reported faster growth in the third quarter of 2026.
The company makes flavours and fragrances, and reported revenue of 5.89 billion Swiss francs for the first nine months, up 2.6% from a year earlier.
Organic growth reached 8.6% in the third quarter, compared with 3.6% in the first half and analysts’ 4.7% expectation.
Its flavour business showed signs of recovery, growing 3.5% organically in the quarter after 0.5% in the first half, though North America remained difficult.
More vacant homes point to slight easing in Zurich rental market
Zurich’s vacancy rate rose from 0.48% to 0.52% in 2026, as lower net migration and more construction eased pressure. The market remains tight.
The vacancy rate in the canton of Zurich was 0.48 percent, while the Swiss rate was 1.01 percent.
Zurich’s vacancy rate rose to 0.52 percent, while the national rate fell to 0.93 percent.
ZKB published its real estate barometer for the third quarter of 2026.
ZKB’s Ursina Kubli expects the mortgage reference rate to rise again.
Bank Syz appoints new private banking head and chief operating officer
Marc Brodard will lead private banking at Bank Syz, while Martin Freiermuth becomes COO, overseeing operations, technology and security.
- Private banking head
- Marc Brodard
- Chief operating officer
- Martin Freiermuth
- Brodard’s reporting line
- Philippe Turrian, head of wealth management
- Freiermuth’s reporting line
- CEO Nicolas Syz
NZZ editor succession reportedly pits Mark Dittli against Benedict Neff
A Swiss media outlet says Mark Dittli is a contender to lead the NZZ, while alleging that outgoing editor Eric Gujer favors Benedict Neff. The claims have not been confirmed here.
Suitability
Inside Paradeplatz presents Dittli as a candidate with business experience from founding The Market.
The article says Gujer wants Neff, an NZZ editor, installed as his successor.
Political profile
The article says Zimmermann portrayed Dittli as left-wing because he briefly led Republik in 2018.
The article describes Neff as aligned with Gujer, but gives no account of Neff’s own political views.
Schweiter names Stefan Boenders as its new CFO
Stefan Boenders will become CFO of Schweiter Technologies on November 1, 2026, succeeding Urs Scheidegger, who is leaving at the end of December.
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Phoeniqs expands Swiss-based AI infrastructure for banks and businesses
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Zurich Zoo drops its iconic red “h” after 30 years
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Swiss 10-year fixed mortgage rates reach highest level since March 2025
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Negotiation coach advises workers to name their target salary, not their minimum
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
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Googlebook prioritizes AI development over Linux app support for now
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Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
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Sports
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons
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Entertainment
Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together
German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.
Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate
After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
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.
- Age
- 34
- Breaking Bad role
- Walter White Jr.
- Seasons on the show
- All five
- Disability advocacy
- Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities
Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift
Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.
AI in development
CEO Tim Sweeney says AI can empower creators and help teams make more and better products.
Some developers were reportedly shocked by the AI-first pivot, and some hoped the directive was not fully serious.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
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Health
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.
“Not a separate policy, but a tool to prevent new technologies from widening existing gaps”
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy
Europa Donna Italia is urging breast care centres across Italy to follow specific quality standards and provide coordinated support for women with metastatic breast cancer.
System disruptions affect healthcare services across Singapore
Healthcare institutions across Singapore reported technical disruptions affecting appointments, patient registration and call centres. They said delays were possible as they worked to restore services.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery for lung nodule in Rome
Pope Leo XIV is being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine check-up. Papal audiences are suspended until October 20.
Nearly 40 patients evacuated after fire at Georgia rehabilitation hospital
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta evacuated nearly 40 patients after an electrical fire began in an HVAC unit on Oct. 10. Firefighters contained the damage to the unit.
Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in a Series E funding round.
The company makes tools that use AI to help with clinical notes, orders, billing and patient summaries.
It plans to build AI agents to handle tasks after patient visits, including referrals, medication authorizations and scheduling follow-ups.
The agents will draw on information from Suki’s existing tools.
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Alignment asked CMS to determine its 2027 star ratings without the contested measures.
CMS denied Alignment’s request.
CMS released the 2027 star ratings.
Alignment filed its lawsuit in D.C. district court.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
- Patients monitored
- 20,051
- Period
- Since the beginning of 2026
- Location
- Yakutia
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases
Dutch minister to end 13-week pregnancy scan from 2028
The Netherlands will stop offering the 13-week pregnancy scan from 1 January 2028. Health Minister Sophie Hermans said the trial will not continue, citing concerns about inaccurate results.
Future of the scan
Hermans will end the experiment and does not want to offer the scan again as part of research.
The council advised against making the scan a permanent part of maternity care but called for further research into improving its use.
Risks and benefits
Hermans cited disadvantages, including the risk of unnecessary anxiety from false alarms.
The council concluded that the current benefits do not outweigh the disadvantages.
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