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Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
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.
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.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
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 launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
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 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.
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 to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 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 secure a 7-3 win.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to 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.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
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Bengaluru court orders platforms to block videos about Siddaramaiah
A Bengaluru court temporarily barred 42 media organisations and platforms from sharing two videos about Siddaramaiah, and ordered major tech platforms to block their URLs.
“False propaganda is being spread on social media, so I am seeking a stay order against it,”
India opposition leaders vow to continue protest over voter roll review
INDIA bloc leaders met in New Delhi and said they would continue protests against a voter roll revision they say threatens democracy. Rahul Gandhi said the movement would not stop.
Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement
S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 opens with cultural performances and traditional dances
The festival opened at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada, featuring cultural performances, traditional dances and a market selling products made by women’s self-help groups.
BJP women MPs ask President to intervene over Congress MP’s suspension
BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to seek the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.
Supreme Court plea on voter roll revision delayed by filing defects
The Supreme Court registry flagged 14 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and 10 other opposition leaders, delaying a hearing until they are corrected.
Kerala High Court refuses to pause FIR order in CMRL case
A Kerala High Court bench declined to pause an order directing an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case and reserved its decision on whether to allow an appeal.
Kerala’s High Court has kept an FIR order in force in a case involving former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohammed Riyas.
A two-judge bench declined to pause the order while it considers whether to let them appeal, and reserved its decision on that request.
The accused say they were not heard before a single judge directed the state’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to register a case.
The dispute concerns payments from Kochi-based minerals company CMRL to Veena’s now-defunct firm Exalogic, which an income-tax panel said totalled ₹1.72 crore over three years despite no services being provided.
Petition challenges Form 6 for restoring voters removed in Delhi revision
A Supreme Court petition challenges the use of Form 6 to restore voters removed from Delhi's electoral rolls, arguing that the form requires a false declaration. The court has not ruled on the form's validity.
47,56,722 electors were excluded from the draft electoral roll under the absent, shifted, dead or duplicate entry category.
The Supreme Court said it had not ruled on the validity of the new Form 6 and that the new plea would be tagged with pending SIR matters.
The Hindu reported that Anjali Bhardwaj and Amrita Johri had filed a petition challenging the Form 6 requirement and the additional declaration.
Journalists condemn Delhi police treatment during protests over election chief
Journalists in New Delhi condemned police actions during weekend protests over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. MP John Brittas also sought an investigation into his alleged assault.
- Journalists’ gathering
- Press Club of India, New Delhi, October 13, 2026
- Protest period
- Weekend of October 10–11, 2026
- Brittas’s complaint
- Letters to the Chief Justice of India, President and Rajya Sabha Chairman
- Sunday detentions
- More than 200 demonstrators
India's opposition protests voter roll revision and seeks election chief's removal
Opposition parties and activists marched in New Delhi over a voter roll revision that removed more than 130 million names. They allege irregularities and want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar removed.
Voter-list revision
Critics allege irregularities and say the process risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
The BJP and Election Commission deny manipulation and say the revision removes duplicate and ineligible names.
Political impact
Protesters say the revision may benefit the BJP.
BJP leaders say the opposition is using protests to seek a return to power.
Protests and restrictions
Opposition figures accuse authorities of suppressing dissent through detentions and restrictions on protest sites.
BJP leaders say the protests seek to discredit constitutional institutions and create disorder.
Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site and names three alternatives
Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been named as alternatives.
Kerala Congress deletes post telling India’s chief justice to resign
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India appoints four new governors and transfers two others
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Tamil Nadu revises school timetable to include daily physical activity
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Karnataka minister orders review of police action against Bengaluru protesters
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Shekhar Suman backs peaceful protests over electoral roll revision
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Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
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Pastor shot dead inside church in São Leopoldo
Cláudio Roberto da Silva, 53, was shot dead inside his church in São Leopoldo, Brazil. Police are investigating and have not arrested anyone.
“They killed my father in cold blood.”
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
Authorities seize 48 drones and explosives in Sinaloa operation
Mexican security forces seized 48 drones, explosives, weapons and other equipment in operations across Sinaloa from Oct. 9 to 11. They also found and disabled a clandestine synthetic-drug laboratory in Culiacán.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no damage reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage, three days after a damaging quake.
India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
India’s new resident mission in San Jose began operating on October 10, with the aim of strengthening ties and expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America.
Iguazu Falls access temporarily closed as river levels surge
Authorities closed tourist access to Iguazu Falls in Argentina after heavy rain pushed river flows above six times the average. The park said access would reopen Tuesday as flows declined.
Argentina asks tribunal to halt UK-authorized oil activity near Falklands
Argentina has asked an international tribunal to stop British-authorized hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands, which Britain controls and Argentina claims.
Argentina has asked an international tribunal to halt British-authorized oil activity near the Falkland Islands.
The request seeks provisional measures from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to stop activity in the Northern Falklands Basin.
The islands are controlled by Britain but claimed by Argentina, a dispute that has fueled tensions between the countries.
Last month, President Javier Milei's government proposed a bill to increase penalties for companies and people involved in unauthorized resource activity; Congress has not approved it.
Tourism falls at Mexico’s beach resorts as costs, seaweed and safety concerns weigh
International visitors to Cancun’s airport fell 12% in September from a year earlier. A stronger peso, smelly seaweed and safety concerns are among the factors cited.
Mexican troops killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, after which roads in Puerto Vallarta were blocked.
The Mexican peso rose about 12% against the US dollar.
Cancun’s international airport recorded about 12% fewer international passengers than in the same month a year earlier.
The Financial Times reported on falling visitor numbers and the pressures facing Mexico’s beach resorts.
Fire hits native vegetation reserve at Terra Santa farm in Mato Grosso
A fire reached a legal reserve at Fazenda Iporanga in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso. Terra Santa says it will assess the damage after the fire is under control.
- Property
- Fazenda Iporanga
- Municipality and state
- Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso
- Affected land
- Legal reserve of native vegetation, not currently leased for agriculture
- Company
- Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Hurricane Simón forecast to reach Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm
Simón is forecast to reach the Mazatlán area on Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. Authorities have issued alerts as it moves toward Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Bus and nine other vehicles involved in crash on Anchieta Highway
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Man dies after São Paulo police fire 24 shots during incident
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Poundland takeover talks continue as union warns of administration risk
Poundland is seeking a buyer, with its management backing a buyout bid from Martin Property Group. Usdaw says the retailer could enter administration if a deal fails.
“Sources within the company are telling me that a decision about the future of Poundland could be made as early as tomorrow and there are deep concerns that the business could go into administration, which would be a disaster for our members.”
Morrisons sales growth outpaces Sainsbury’s for first time in five years
Morrisons’ quarterly sales grew faster than Sainsbury’s for the first time in five years, in a sign of recovery for the supermarket.
FTSE 100 slips as concerns about technology valuations weigh on shares
The FTSE 100 ended 0.1% lower after giving up early gains, as worries about AI spending and competition in the chip industry weighed on technology shares.
Weston family buys Boots for US$8.9 billion, with plans to invest
Wittington Investments, backed by Fairfax Financial, has bought British pharmacy and beauty chain Boots for US$8.9 billion. The new owners plan to invest in stores, online shopping and its loyalty program.
British nationals accounted for one-fifth of payroll growth since 2014, analysis says
A think tank analysis says British nationals made up one-fifth of additions to the UK payroll from 2014 to 2025, while non-EU nationals made up most of the rest.
Regulator warns most English football clubs face serious financial risks
A new regulator report says 94% of clubs in England’s top five leagues made a loss in 2025/26. It calls for urgent reform to make clubs more financially sustainable.
Believe appoints Viktoria Siniavskaia to lead EMEA
Believe named Viktoria Siniavskaia president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it reorganises leadership across the region.
Believe has appointed Viktoria Siniavskaia to lead EMEA, covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The music company says the change is part of a move toward stronger regional leadership and closer collaboration across its markets.
Siniavskaia previously led Believe operations in several regions, including the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, East and Southern Europe, and the Americas.
In her new role, seven executives will report directly to her, overseeing markets and operations across EMEA.
Whitbread says UK tax rises led it to cut planned hotel investment
Whitbread says higher UK taxes led it to scale back planned hotel investment that could have created jobs. Its chief executive is calling for help with business rates and other costs.
Fresh property valuations began to be used in business rates calculations.
Andy Burnham said he would give regional mayors the power to introduce a visitors’ levy on overnight stays from 2028.
Whitbread reported revenue of £1.57 billion, up 2%, and adjusted pre-tax profit of £287 million, down 9%.
Dominic Paul called for the Government to ease tax pressure on hotels ahead of its autumn Budget later that month.
UK prime minister weighs approval of two North Sea oil and gas fields
Andy Burnham is weighing whether to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects north of Scotland, amid pressure over jobs, energy security and climate impacts.
- Rosebank location
- 80 miles north of Scotland’s Shetland Islands
- Jackdaw location
- 150 miles east of Aberdeen
- Estimated Rosebank output
- 300 million to 500 million barrels of oil over about 25 years
- Economic value estimate
- £10.8 billion difference between scenarios over 2026–2035
HMV to close Oxford Street flagship in March 2027 over proposed rent rise
HMV will leave its Oxford Street flagship in March 2027 after landlords proposed doubling the rent. The chain is looking for a new West End site and hopes to redeploy affected staff.
IMF urges UK to stick with plans to repair public finances
The IMF told Chancellor John Healey to keep narrowing the UK deficit ahead of his 28 October budget. It raised its forecast for this year’s growth but expects a slight slowdown in 2027.
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Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
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.
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.
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously
Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.
Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Apple has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.
The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.
Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.
The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.
Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.
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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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,”
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
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.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
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.
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.
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.
Dan Campbell says Lions fans helped lift team in 45-21 win in Arizona
Detroit beat Arizona 45-21 on the road, and coach Dan Campbell praised Lions fans for making themselves heard at the Cardinals' stadium.
- Final score
- Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- Game date
- October 11, 2026
- Venue
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Lions coach
- Dan Campbell
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.
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.
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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”
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.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast
Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.
RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen
RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.
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.
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.
Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.
Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.
He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.
Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.
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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.
James Talarico attended Kacey Musgraves’ concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Talarico thanked Musgraves on social media, and Noem posted that she preferred Ella Langley and Ken Paxton.
Musgraves replied to Noem on X with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog, Cricket.
Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury
Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.
- Facility
- Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey
- Reported departure
- Around 1 a.m. Saturday
- Reported condition on return
- Conscious and able to speak
- Injury
- Head injury; circumstances unknown
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.
Intent
Her lawyer said the incident was not intentional and that missed medication, a head injury and altitude left her severely confused and disoriented.
Blair faces charges alleging she assaulted a police officer and a nurse; the allegations have not been established in court.
Celebrity treatment
Not stated.
Judge Kahn said Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.
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.
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BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
“support continued evaluation”
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection
Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.
EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy
The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.
Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination
Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.
Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause
A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.
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.
DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.
The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.
Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.
It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.
Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study
A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.
Researchers followed participants and assessed changes in cognitive performance and movement symptoms.
The study was published in Neurology.
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.
- Age
- 39
- County
- Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Confirmed cases
- 1,136 as of Friday
- Hospitalizations
- 219
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.
Effects of a break
Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.
Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.
Regaining fitness
The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.
People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.
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