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Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime after Donald recovers Cook fumble
Nate Landman forced a James Cook fumble that Aaron Donald recovered in overtime, but Buffalo blocked a Rams field-goal try and won 37-34 on Tyler Bass’ 45-yard kick.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass' 45-yard field goal
- Turnover
- Aaron Donald recovered James Cook's overtime fumble
- Fumble forced by
- Nate Landman
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Politics
Brazil election chief suspends union newspaper at Flávio Bolsonaro's request
A Brazilian election court chief suspended distribution of a petroleum workers' union newspaper after a request from presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who said it favored Lula.
“the legal order does not allow the union structure to be turned into a campaign tool”
São Paulo police target illegal betting platforms in fraud investigation
Police arrested three people and searched locations in São Paulo as part of an investigation into illegal betting platforms linked to losses for at least 10 million people.
Poll finds 50% disapprove of Lula’s government and 44% approve
A PoderData/Aya poll found that 50% of respondents disapprove of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government, while 44% approve. Six percent did not know or did not answer.
Brazil’s election court orders removal of misleading video about Lula rally
The TSE ordered Flávio Bolsonaro and allies to remove posts within 24 hours after a video from Chile was presented as showing drug use at a pro-Lula rally in São Paulo.
São Paulo police target illegal betting platforms in financial investigation
Police in São Paulo carried out an operation against operators of two illegal betting platforms, with court-approved asset freezes of up to 154 million reais.
Technicians prepare economic proposals for a possible Flávio Bolsonaro government
A group of former Economy Ministry technicians is preparing economic and management proposals for Flávio Bolsonaro if he wins the presidential runoff. His possible finance minister has not been named.
Flávio Bolsonaro visits his father for the first time since July
Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro visited his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasília after a judge restored contact, with political activity during visits still barred.
Flávio Bolsonaro visited his father, Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasília on Tuesday, the first such visit since July.
Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest after being sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
The Supreme Court restored Flávio’s right to visit on Monday, after a 90-day ban ended.
The judge said visits must not be used for election campaigning and kept a ban on Jair Bolsonaro’s statements or messages being made public.
TSE review found no alleged fake news in Janones's WhatsApp channel
A technical team at Brazil’s top electoral court found no copies of the alleged fake news in André Janones’s WhatsApp channel. A temporary order to suspend it was later reversed.
The TSE technical unit reviewed posts published in the channel during this period.
Nunes Marques ordered the channel suspended, and Cueva later reversed the order.
Nunes Marques ordered the TSE’s anti-disinformation unit to investigate the channel.
The technical unit released its report, finding no copies of the claims examined.
Brazil launches system to block phones in prisons without court orders
Brazil has launched a program to block identified phones and radio signals in prisons without needing a court order. Prison authorities will identify devices, and the telecom regulator will carry out the blocks.
- Phones seized
- 598 in the Mute operation
- Prisons reached
- 107 in the Mute operation
- Police mobilized
- 4,212 prison officers
- Cells searched
- 3,604
Brazil's Senate resumes debate on ending the six-day workweek
The Senate resumes debate on a proposal for a five-day workweek and 40 weekly hours. A first vote is planned for Wednesday, as government and opposition dispute the timetable.
Timing of vote
The government is seeking a special schedule that could allow two rounds of voting on the same day.
The opposition is trying to prevent two votes on the same day and wants to delay the vote until after the second round of elections.
Work schedule proposal
The amendment would introduce a five-day workweek, two days off and a 40-hour weekly limit, without reducing pay.
Rogério Marinho backs a separate proposal for flexible hourly work, with pay based on hours worked.
Political effects
The government is seeking support for the amendment.
The PL assesses that the amendment could benefit Lula; Marinho has said voting on such a major issue during the election period “does not do the country good.
Brazil court scandal threatens Lula’s re-election bid as Flávio Bolsonaro gains ground
A scandal involving Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes and a banker accused of fraud has hurt Lula politically, as Flávio Bolsonaro emerges as the presidential runoff frontrunner.
Brazil’s runoff pits Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro as region shifts right
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Marina Silva criticizes bolsonarismo in post about children
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Poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula in Brazil presidential race
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Farmers threaten to invade Indigenous land in Pará if Flávio Bolsonaro wins
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Poll finds 50% disapprove of Lula’s administration and 45% approve
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Flávio allies describe Jorge Oliveira as a conciliatory STF candidate
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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”
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
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.
Russia condemns France's seizure of tanker suspected of evading sanctions
France boarded the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, saying it suspected the tanker was part of Russia's shadow fleet. Russia called the seizure a breach of international law.
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.
Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents after a mass border crossing from Morocco. They are due to travel to Melilla on Wednesday.
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.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday.
Officials have not said how the person died or how the others were injured.
Cobb County police detectives are investigating what happened, and the company is co-operating with them.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
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.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
- MI5 chief
- Ken McCallum
- Suspected plot site
- RAF Fairford, western England
- Arrests
- Seven men were arrested and released on bail under investigation.
- Iran-linked operations
- More than 50 arrests over the past year, according to McCallum.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
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.
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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.
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.
“In the canton of Zurich, after rising pressure, the first signs of easing are emerging. There is no all-clear, but the market is moving away from maximum scarcity.”
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.
S&P cuts Zurich’s outlook to negative, keeps top credit ratings
S&P lowered Zurich’s outlook from stable to negative but kept its AAA long-term and A-1+ short-term ratings. It cited rising debt, spending and investment plans.
S&P Global Ratings has changed its outlook for the city of Zurich from stable to negative.
It has not lowered the city’s credit ratings, which remain AAA for long-term debt and A-1+ for short-term debt.
The agency says rising spending and a large investment programme could make it harder for Zurich to control deficits and debt.
It projects that debt could reach about 90% of the city’s current revenue by 2028, up from 63% in 2023.
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.
Givaudan recorded organic growth of 3.6%; Taste & Wellbeing grew by 0.5%.
Organic growth reached 8.6%, with Taste & Wellbeing up 3.5% and Fragrance & Beauty up 13.5%.
Sales totalled 5.89 billion Swiss francs, with organic growth of 5.2%.
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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Givaudan quarterly organic sales beat market expectations on fragrance strength
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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
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.
“The original mission called for no more than 12.4 miles of driving. We’ve blown well past that, and with all mobility systems fully operational and favorable extended-ground-life test results, we expect Perseverance to keep adding to this record for many years to come.”
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.
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.
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.
Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149
The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.
Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days
A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.
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.
Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, its first update to the small smart speaker since the original launched in 2020.
The new model keeps the same design but adds an S10 chip and comes in refreshed colors.
Siri AI features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, which lets the speaker use personal context and connect with apps such as Messages and Calendar.
A new feature called Sound Glow makes the speaker’s top light up in time with music.
Apple plans to unveil smart home devices at New York event
Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub, a HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K at a New York event. The products’ features and release dates have not been confirmed.
Apple held its “Welcome Home” event in New York City and revealed HomeView.
HomeView pre-orders opened.
Apple said HomeView would ship.
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
- Systems
- Some taken offline
- Company response
- Teams assessing and mitigating the issue
- Stores
- Ahold Delhaize said they remained open
- Reported service disruptions
- Albert Heijn and Delhaize online orders and services; some US employee systems
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
AI’s role in creative work
Critics have raised concerns about the growing use of AI in creative sectors.
Sweeney said AI can empower creators and that Epic should prepare for the future.
Apple launches $299 Apple TV 4K with AI-powered Siri
Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4K with an upgraded chip, AI-powered content search and built-in microphones for voice commands without the remote. It goes on sale November 13.
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Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
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Sports
Shaun Pollock proposes pink balls in day Tests to reduce lost play
Shaun Pollock says pink balls could let daytime Test cricket continue in fading light. Ashwell Prince argues that traditional Tests should keep using the red ball.
“The pink ball would have meant we played 45 more overs of Test cricket, and that is why I am keen to introduce it, and not just for day-night games.”
Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban Test
South Africa need 319 more runs to reach a target of 421 on the fifth day in Durban. Australia need six wickets to win the first Test.
Bethell returns as England name four uncapped players for Australia tour
Jacob Bethell is fit to return for England’s white-ball tour of Australia, while four uncapped players are named for the T20 squad. The tour runs from 13 November to 2 December.
Smriti Mandhana named UNICEF India celebrity advocate
The Indian women’s cricket captain will support UNICEF India’s work to promote adolescent girls’ rights, health and access to opportunities.
Sri Lanka choose to bowl as Pakistan make four changes for third T20I
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third T20I. Pakistan made four changes after already winning the series.
Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League draft amid backlash
England batter Ollie Pope and several other England players have withdrawn from the draft for the first Afghanistan Premier League T20, amid backlash over the tournament.
Ayush Mhatre suffers Grade 4 hamstring tear
Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre tore his right hamstring while batting against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy. He is expected to be out for about a month.
Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring.
He was injured while opening the batting for Mumbai against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy on Sunday.
A Grade 4 tear is described as a serious injury.
Mhatre is expected to miss about a month.
Bethell and Archer return for England’s Australia white-ball tour
Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are back in England’s squads for the white-ball tour of Australia, which begins in November. Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew earn their first T20 call-ups.
Bethell sustained a knee injury during England’s ODI series win against India.
England’s squads for the Australia white-ball tour were reported.
An England XI is scheduled to play a warm-up match against Western Australia XI in Perth.
The first ODI against Australia is scheduled in Perth.
The first T20 international is scheduled in Melbourne.
The fifth T20 international is scheduled in Canberra.
Smriti Mandhana keeps top spot in ODI batting rankings after becoming India captain
Smriti Mandhana remains No. 1 in women's ODI batting after taking over as India captain. Indian players also hold the top two places in T20I bowling.
- Mandhana’s ODI batting points
- 790
- Mandhana’s ODI batting rank
- First
- Ellyse Perry
- Returned to the top 10
- Shree Charani’s T20I bowling points
- 817
Australia beat South Africa in first Test at Kingsmead
Australia completed a comprehensive first-Test win over South Africa at Kingsmead on day five, with Josh Hazlewood taking six wickets.
Pant ruled out of first two India A matches against New Zealand A
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two matches in New Zealand with a left-side strain. Kumar Kushagra replaces him; Pant’s status for the third match is undecided.
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Hazlewood leads Australia to first-Test win over South Africa
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Matt Renshaw's 190 lifts Australia to 390 in Durban Test
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Umesh Yadav takes five wickets in first Ranji match for Punjab
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Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs to lead Test series 1-0
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Jos Buttler undergoes surgery for hamstring injury
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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.”
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting
At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.
CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid
The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.
Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast
Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.
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.
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.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.
Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.
TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
- Title
- Remnants
- Writer and director
- Ti West
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Setting
- Woldmere Castle
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Women’s gym clothes
Nwodim mocked Gillis’ description with a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty”; Levy said short shorts do not make women whores.
Gillis joked that women in workout clothes “dress like whores.
Documentary to tell story of four founding Jackson 5 brothers
A new documentary will follow Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson, exploring their rise with the Jackson 5 and the different paths their lives took. It will be released as a feature film and a three-part series.
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Health
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
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.
Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
Gut microbes produce gases as they break down indigestible food. Research suggests these gases may affect digestion and offer clues about gastrointestinal health.
Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption
A network connectivity issue disrupted some services at Singapore public healthcare institutions on Tuesday. Services were restored by 4.37pm, and most patients later reported little impact.
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.
Orthopaedic specialist explains five common myths about arthritis
Dr Ankur Singh says smoking can raise arthritis risk, while exercise adapted to a person’s condition can help. He says evidence does not link knuckle cracking to osteoarthritis.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
Drinking water does not directly lower high blood sugar, according to diabetes educator and nurse Megan Asterino-McGeean.
She says staying hydrated can help prevent dehydration from making the situation worse.
When the body loses water, blood becomes more concentrated, which can raise a blood sugar reading.
High glucose can also lead the kidneys to remove more water through urine, increasing the risk of dehydration.
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.
The Asti local health authority launched the Communit-Action project.
The Asti health authority presented the project in Vilnius.
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
- Trials reviewed
- 12
- Participants
- More than 1,000 women
- Participant ages
- 40 to 65
- Study institution
- University College London
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.
Cause
Claimants say they developed NAION while using the drugs.
Some experts say there is little scientific evidence proving the drugs cause NAION.
Evidence
The article reports a 2024 study finding semaglutide users were around four times more likely to develop the condition than people taking other diabetes treatment.
Experts have questioned the validity of the claims, and the article says the possible mechanism has not been fully proven.
Dietitians suggest three steps for making a more satisfying smoothie
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