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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.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
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.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
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.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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.
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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Politics
Former Turkish deputy minister jailed pending trial in fund investigation
Mustafa Aksu, a former deputy agriculture minister, was jailed pending trial in an investment fund investigation. Turkey’s regulator ordered 131 funds liquidated after a market crisis.
“The issue is not 100 million, but being deceived”
Average time for divorce cases in Turkey fell to 163 days in 2025
Turkey’s justice minister said average divorce case time fell from 199 days in 2020 to 163 days in 2025. He also called for wider family counselling to help reduce conflict and protect children.
Turkish groups seek review of writer Sabahattin Ali’s 1948 killing
Five press and writers organizations have asked Turkey’s Justice Ministry to review the killing of novelist Sabahattin Ali and search for his remains, which have never been found.
Uludağ plans take effect to support tourism throughout the year
New plans for Uludağ are now in force, setting out safer walking routes, controlled parking and new cultural and sports areas to encourage tourism beyond the winter season.
HSK Takes Action Over Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Ankara Judge
A sexual harassment allegation has been made against a judge in Ankara, and the HSK has taken action.
Turkish judicial council opens investigation into judge over video call allegation
Turkey’s judicial council ordered an investigation into an Ankara judge accused of exposing himself during a video call. The woman who reported him was later jailed on a separate extortion charge.
Turkey plans fund investor advances of up to 1 million lira in October
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said payments to investors affected by Turkey’s fund crisis would begin in October if parliament passes a liquidation bill. The advance ceiling is 1 million lira, or about $20,000.
Turkey’s president says fund investors could start receiving advances in October if parliament passes a new law.
The plan concerns investors whose funds were caught in a crisis after suspected manipulation of shares with limited trading triggered losses and withdrawal requests that some funds could not meet.
On September 17, Turkey’s securities regulator ordered 131 funds managed by seven companies to be liquidated.
The proposed law is due to go before a parliamentary committee on October 14, then proceed to the full parliament.
Turkey’s ruling party seeks damages over coverage of investment fund scandal
The AKP is seeking 1.6 million lira in damages from two journalists, a news channel and an opposition spokesman over their coverage of a fund scandal.
Several funds could not repay investors seeking to withdraw their money, and the scandal erupted.
Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya relinquished her party leadership posts after allegations that she and her husband profited from share transactions before the turmoil.
BirGün TV broadcast reports that are among the subjects of the party’s damages claim against Timur Soykan and the channel.
Şaban Sevinç and Mustafa Balcı were jailed pending trial on accusations of publicly disseminating misleading information.
İsmail Saymaz and Murat Ağırel were placed under house arrest after prosecutors challenged an earlier decision to release them under judicial supervision.
Turkish Minute reported that the AKP was seeking 1.6 million lira in damages.
Turkey’s AK Party files three compensation lawsuits over alleged false claims
AK Party official Eyyüp Kadir İnan said the party filed lawsuits seeking compensation from three people over statements and broadcasts it says harmed its reputation.
- Lawsuits
- 3
- Şaban Sevinç claim
- 500,000 Turkish lira
- Timur Soykan claim
- 600,000 Turkish lira; Sabah also names BirGün TV
- Zeynel Emre claim
- 500,000 Turkish lira
Opposition says government control has expanded to 156 Turkish municipalities
An opposition lawmaker says defections, trustee appointments and other actions have shifted control in 156 municipalities since Turkey’s March 2024 local elections.
Government control of municipalities
Arslan says defections, trustee appointments and judicial action shifted control of 156 municipalities after the elections.
Not stated in the source.
Pressure on mayors
Arslan accused the government of using threats, blackmail, possible criminal investigations and control over municipal funding to pressure mayors to switch parties.
Not stated in the source.
CPJ says Turkey’s journalist crackdown is nearing a crisis point
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Turkey to release four journalists jailed or placed under house arrest over coverage of an investment fund scandal.
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MHP leader Bahçeli meets CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu
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Eyüpsultan acting mayor vote disputed after invalid ballot
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İzmir education inspector jailed over alleged 300,000-lira bribe
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Ahmet Şık claims Furkan Torlak was removed from his Justice Ministry post
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World
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.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
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.
Waterspout tornado confirmed in Georgian Bay
A tornado over Georgian Bay was captured on camera and confirmed as a waterspout tornado in Ontario.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
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.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
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.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
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.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
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.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
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Two cyclists critically injured in separate crashes in St. Gallen
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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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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.”
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.
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.
Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
Brandon Thomas has released WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft, free open-source apps modeled on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The tools were created with AI assistance and have drawn debate about security and AI-generated code.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
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.
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.
Anthropic released a report on the risks of autonomous AI replication.
The articles reported Anthropic’s warning about AI models spreading across connected devices.
Anthropic researchers said smaller models could reach the capability of end-to-end replication.
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.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
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.
Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
Apple says Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward. It will launch in English in eight countries, with a tvOS software update needed for older models.
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Sports
Fog keeps LSU coaches and players from SEC Basketball Media Day
LSU's men's and women's basketball representatives missed SEC Media Day in Birmingham after fog caused a ground stop in Baton Rouge.
“What we're doing is unconventional”
LeBron James says Miami Heat have strong defensive potential
The Lakers star praised Miami’s defensive talent and coach Erik Spoelstra’s ability to make the roster fit ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells privately for $14 million
A jersey Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million in a private sale, setting a record for basketball memorabilia.
Knicks assess roster needs as Bruce Brown seeks a spot
Bruce Brown is trying to earn one of the Knicks’ remaining roster spots in training camp. The team is also preparing to defend its title as Karl-Anthony Towns focuses on winning again.
Warriors and Brandin Podziemski agree to five-year, $110 million extension
Golden State has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski, keeping him off next summer’s restricted free-agent market.
KJ Simpson Expected to Sign With Galatasaray
Former NBA guard KJ Simpson is expected to join Turkish club Galatasaray. The agreement has not yet been formally confirmed.
Kings sign Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto to Exhibit 10 contracts
The Sacramento Kings signed undrafted wings Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto to Exhibit 10 contracts. Both are likely to play for the team’s G League affiliate in Stockton.
The Sacramento Kings signed Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto to Exhibit 10 contracts.
The two undrafted wings are joining the NBA team’s preseason roster, which now has 21 players.
Nkrumah earned Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year honors last season at Tennessee State, averaging 17.7 points per game.
Monsanto played in the G League last season, averaging 9.6 points across 45 games for three teams.
Porzingis to meet Warriors medical staff after two-week absence
Kristaps Porzingis is expected at the Warriors’ San Francisco facility Tuesday for a medical evaluation. The team has not said when he can return to play.
General manager Mike Dunleavy said he had been informed of Porzingis’ health issue.
Kerr said the Warriors would support Porzingis as he took care of his health.
Kerr said Porzingis was expected at the team facility the following day.
Porzingis was expected to meet with Celebrini and the performance staff in San Francisco.
Clippers waive Yuki Kawamura before 2026-27 NBA season
The Los Angeles Clippers waived Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura as they finalize their roster for the 2026-27 season. He could join the team’s G League affiliate.
- Age
- 25
- Contract
- One-year deal signed August 8
- Preseason roster
- 20 players after the move
- Toronto preseason game
- 10 points, 4 assists and 2 steals in 14 minutes
Maxime Raynaud to miss at least two weeks with knee injury
The Sacramento Kings say center Maxime Raynaud has a right kneecap subluxation and will be reevaluated in about two weeks. The injury is not considered serious, but he is expected to miss the start of the regular season.
A Search for the 2026-27 Utah Jazz’s Historical Equivalent
A story asks which past team offers a historical comparison for the 2026-27 Utah Jazz, but its available text gives no answer.
Victor Wembanyama tops NBA player ranking for 2026-27
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Entertainment
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.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
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.
Keri Russell says she and Matthew Rhys had sex on ‘The Americans’ set
On a podcast, Keri Russell recalled having sex with Matthew Rhys on the set of ‘The Americans’ while they were falling in love and wearing their characters’ disguises.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
Critics praise Paul Bettany’s new take on Vision in ‘VisionQuest’
Reviews for Marvel’s upcoming series praise Paul Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision, a colder version of the character who is trying to understand his predecessor’s humanity.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to launch political podcast
Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch High Stakes on Oct. 14 with Vox Media. They plan to discuss political issues ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher are launching a political podcast called High Stakes.
The show is set to begin on Oct.
14 as an episode of Swisher’s New York magazine podcast, On With Kara Swisher.
It is being made with Vox Media.
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.
Standard and digital deluxe editions of God of War Laufey went up for preorder.
Sony revealed the U.S. Collector Box after PlayStation Spain had posted it early.
The Collector Box is scheduled to release alongside the game.
GTA 6 PC release reportedly planned for early 2027
Rockstar is reportedly planning a PC release in the first three months of 2027, a few months after the game’s scheduled November launch on consoles. The company has not confirmed a PC version.
- Reported PC window
- First quarter of 2027
- Console launch date
- November 19, 2026
- Announced console platforms
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Report source
- GamesBeat
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.
What the employee said
Clarkson said the employee told her the bird was for sale for $15,000 and offered to find something comparable.
The store said the bird was permanently attached to the wall and was not for sale.
How the encounter felt
Clarkson said she felt judged and treated rudely.
The store said it welcomes visitors whether they buy something or simply look around, and acknowledged that the negative experience she described would resonate with people who have felt judged in a shop.
Dionne Warwick cancels New York benefit show over severe leg and foot pain
The 85-year-old singer says pain has left her unable to stand or walk. Her Brazil tour dates remain confirmed for now.
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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.”
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
At a cardiology meeting in Milan, specialists said the first valve replacement should be planned around possible future procedures. New European guidelines lower the recommended age for TAVI to 70.
- Annual TAVI procedures in Italy
- More than 14,400
- New guideline age
- 70, down from 75
- Long-term planning horizon
- 20 or 30 years
- Congress location
- Milan
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.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
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