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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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
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Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
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Politics
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism
Trump says the U.S. will import Russian diesel to ease fuel prices. Lawmakers from both parties say the plan could help finance Russia’s war in Ukraine and may violate U.S. law.
“The harm to the Ukrainians is real”
Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July
Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.
Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.
Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.
Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s dispute with watchdog group over DOGE
The Supreme Court is set to hear Donald Trump’s dispute with a watchdog group over DOGE. No details of the case or hearing date are provided.
Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over internal documents.
DOGE is seeking to keep its internal documents from being handed over.
The dispute is about access to DOGE’s internal records.
The source does not provide details about the documents or the background to the dispute.
GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts
Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.
Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.
A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.
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.
- Search date
- Oct. 12, 2026
- Location
- Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.
- Investigating agency
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Investigation status
- Ongoing federal criminal investigation
US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.
Purpose of public broadcast
Broglio questioned the value of broadcasting the execution and said it could harm the military’s reputation.
Hegseth said making the event public would help people understand the serious consequences of such acts.
Participation by Catholic service members
Broglio urged Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request exemption because participation would violate Church teaching.
Hegseth described using military members to carry out the execution; the sources do not state his view on religious exemptions.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says flu caused campaign absence
James Talarico said he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. A mental health clinic in Ohio denied claims that he was treated there.
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World
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.
“Per supervisors here at the DEC (Department of Emergency Communications) we have been informed it is a false call”
Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel deal undermines efforts to end Ukraine war
Mark Carney told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a new Russian diesel supply deal with the U.S. would give Russia revenue and work against efforts to end the war.
More Canadian snowbirds are choosing destinations outside the U.S
Canadian retirees are swapping winter stays in Florida for places including Mexico and the Caribbean, citing safety concerns, costs and the weak Canadian dollar.
Coroner's inquest to examine death of Toronto woman who fell from balcony
A coroner's inquest is set to begin examining the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a balcony.
Inquest opens into Toronto woman’s 2020 death during police response
A 14-day coroner’s inquest is examining how Regis Korchinski-Paquet died after falling from a Toronto apartment balcony while police were in her home in 2020.
A timeline of key events in the Regis Korchinski-Paquet case
The story is about key events in the Regis Korchinski-Paquet case, but the available text does not describe those events.
Durham police warn of online group coercing children into harmful acts
Durham Regional Police say an online network called “The Com” is targeting young people and coercing some into harmful or criminal activities. They urge adults to talk with children and report safety concerns.
Durham Regional Police warn of threats linked to an online network they call “The Com,” also known as the Community.
The group’s primary targets are children and youth aged 8 to 17, contacted through platforms including Discord, Telegram, Snapchat, Roblox and Minecraft.
Police say the predators use friendship, romance, fear or threats to manipulate young people and keep them silent.
Some victims are pressured into hoax emergency calls, online attacks or other harmful acts, including self-harm or violence toward others.
Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, was due to be sentenced in Las Vegas. He faces life in prison without parole and says he will appeal.
Shakur and members of his entourage were involved in a casino brawl at the MGM Grand.
Shakur was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas and died in hospital six days later.
Davis was arrested in connection with Shakur’s killing.
Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Davis was scheduled to be sentenced in a Las Vegas courtroom.
Composer Don Spike says he won 50,000 won in lottery
South Korean composer Don Spike posted that he matched four lottery numbers and won 50,000 won. He recently opened a restaurant in Gyeongju after serving a prison sentence for drug offences.
- Lottery prize
- 50,000 won
- Numbers matched
- 4
- Social media post
- October 11
- Finalized sentence
- 2 years in prison
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a defender of human rights. She also voiced support for the International Criminal Court after the US announced sanctions against it.
Role of the ICC
Pillay expressed solidarity with the court’s work promoting international criminal justice.
The US has imposed sanctions targeting the ICC and says it will not allow the court to prosecute Americans.
US leadership
Pillay urged the US to return to a role as a defender of human rights and a liberator for the rest of the world.
Rubio called the ICC a “rogue court.
Man arrested after handing himself in over death of Jayda Allen Bonner
Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, was found dead in a Carlton apartment. A 31-year-old man who knew her has been arrested, and police are investigating.
Sheinbaum invokes Mexican sovereignty amid U.S. security and trade tensions
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Canada’s Wonderland closes two coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
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Florida mother mourns two children found dead with their father
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DNA identifies former Chicago detective as killer in 1960 child murder
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Lufthansa Boeing 747 nearly struck its tail during aborted Los Angeles landing
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Homeowners face winter heating bills of thousands
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Business
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.
“As Believe scales globally and strengthens its market positions, our next stage of growth requires a music organisation combining stronger regional leadership, greater strategic autonomy, and increased global alignment.”
UK plans stronger protections for heating oil customers
The Government will strengthen regulation of the heating oil market after a review found customers were less protected than households on mains energy. A short-term code of conduct is also planned.
Bellway says first-time buyer scheme could lift annual homebuilding by 10%
Bellway chief executive Jason Honeyman says the proposed Your First Home scheme could help the builder return to 10,000 homes a year. Full details are expected on 28 October.
IMF projects UK to have lowest G7 borrowing by 2031
The IMF expects the UK to have the lowest annual borrowing in the G7 by 2031. It also forecasts the UK economy will grow at the group’s joint second-fastest rate this year.
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.
Investment platforms are making it easier for beginners to get started
Investing can feel daunting, but many platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it easier for beginners to get started.
London Stock Exchange owner in talks to buy credit specialist Octus
The owner of the London Stock Exchange is in talks to buy credit specialist Octus. No further details are available.
The London Stock Exchange’s owner is in talks to buy Octus, a credit specialist.
The talks involve two financial businesses, but no details of a possible deal are available.
The information provided does not say where Octus is based or describe its work in more detail.
The talks are about a potential acquisition, not a confirmed purchase.
UK grocery inflation rises as shoppers turn to supermarket deals
UK supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than a year earlier, and shoppers spent more on promotions to manage grocery costs. Chocolate prices fell 3%.
Lidl led market-share gains, reaching 8.6% after sales rose by 7.1%.
Supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than a year earlier, and about 1.2 million households bought a pumpkin.
The Guardian and the Independent published reports on the figures.
UK car finance compensation payments delayed until 2027
The FCA says drivers will receive no car finance compensation before 2027 because lenders are challenging its scheme. A tribunal hearing is scheduled for 16 to 26 February.
- Compensation payments
- None before 2027
- Lenders bringing challenges
- Volkswagen Financial Services; Mercedes Benz Financial Services; Credit Agricole Auto Finance
- Tribunal hearing
- 16 to 26 February
- Potential individual complaints without a scheme
- Up to 19 million
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.
Guide compares six stocks and shares ISA platforms
A guide compares six UK stocks and shares ISA platforms, weighing fees, investment choice, ease of use, research and customer service.
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GranTerre buys British cheese and meat distributor Pimpernel Wharf
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Poundland seeks buyer as management explores buyout
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Union warns 12,000 Poundland jobs could be at risk as sale talks continue
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Sterling stays near 16-month high against euro as budget, BoE draw focus
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Court challenge to UK motor finance compensation scheme set for February 2027
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Science & Tech
A 1960 study predicted a population doomsday for November 13, 2026
Physicist Heinz von Foerster’s 1960 paper projected population growth would reach an impossible extreme on November 13, 2026. Growth has since slowed, and population is now expected to peak later this century.
“Our great—great—grandchildren will not starve to death”
Land carbon storage rebounded in 2025 after two years of decline
Preliminary research estimates that land ecosystems absorbed more carbon in 2025 as tropical forests recovered. Scientists warn that another drop may follow as a powerful El Niño brings heat and drought.
International timekeepers set to vote on ending leap seconds
The 69 member states of an international standards body are due to vote on a proposal to end leap seconds, which keep atomic time aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation.
Amazon fires and a strong El Niño threaten regional rainfall
Rising fires in Amazonas and a potentially record-strength El Niño could worsen drying in parts of the Amazon, weakening rainfall that supports farming, reservoirs and cities across Brazil.
Researchers try to restore California kelp forests by reintroducing sunflower sea stars
Researchers off Monterey are placing sunflower sea stars on the seafloor to help control purple sea urchins, which have consumed much of California’s kelp forests.
Mining pressures protected areas as wildlife populations decline in Africa
WWF’s Congo Basin director says mining has no place in protected areas as new analyses highlight industrial pressures and steep wildlife declines.
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed honeybee stingers pumping venom after they detach from the bee’s body.
They used high-speed cameras to record detached stingers working in a clear gel designed to mimic human skin.
The two-millimetre stinger keeps moving into its target and injecting venom even after the bee has flown away.
Its two sharp parts move back and forth to push the stinger deeper, while tiny valves work like pistons to keep venom flowing.
Chinese team proposes equipment including a tank for underwater use
A Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that can switch roles across land, water, air and electronic warfare. The designs have reached prototype and field testing.
The researchers said the tests had proved the designs' feasibility.
The researchers said the designs had advanced towards engineering application and combat-oriented validation.
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.
- Forecast period
- Four days
- Telangana rainfall since June
- 61.6 cm, against a normal 78.9 cm
- Telangana rainfall deficit since June
- 22%
- October rainfall so far
- Zero
Political identity shapes trust in science in Brazil, columnist argues
The column links political views in Brazil to trust in scientists and examines the Bolsonaro camp’s approach to Covid-19, climate change and research funding.
Who can produce trusted science
The article says Bolsonaro-aligned groups describe their own doctors and studies as “patriotic science” and oppose what they regard as corrupted mainstream science.
The article describes mainstream science as the approach those groups challenge.
What science should do
The columnist says scientists’ loyalty is to method and evidence, not to those who trust or distrust them.
The article says Flávio Bolsonaro favors funding areas such as technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, and tying research funding to productive impact.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town
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Vienna team demonstrates a self-stabilizing thorium nuclear clock
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Ringed barn owls will help assess wildlife-friendly farming
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Super El Niño strengthens to unprecedented levels, with impacts expected into 2027
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Mostly stable weather forecast across Spain, with scattered light rain
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Study Finds Stem-Cell Embryo Models Do Not Fully Match Human Embryos
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Sports
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
“That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive.”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
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.
Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
Oregon fell to 3-2 after a two-point loss despite seven turnovers and a switch to its third-string quarterback. It dropped in the power ratings, but not as far as expected.
FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
Florida International visits Jacksonville State on Oct. 13 with both teams unbeaten in Conference USA play. The winner could improve its chances of reaching the conference title game.
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.
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.
- 49ers
- No. 1 in ProFootballTalk’s Week 6 rankings; 5-0
- Chiefs
- No. 2 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-0
- Jaguars
- No. 3 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-1
- Chargers
- 0-5
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
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.
Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime
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Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision
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Entertainment
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.
“God of War Laufey game sold separately”
Monique Smit says she sometimes misses brother Jan amid estrangement
On a podcast, singer Monique Smit said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him. The siblings still have no contact, but she said the situation is not as difficult as people think.
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.
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.
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.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.
A report based on people familiar with Rockstar’s plans says the PC version could arrive between January and March 2027.
Rockstar has not announced a PC release, and the game is currently listed only for those consoles.
If the reported timing is accurate, PC players would wait only a few months after the console launch.
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.
The film was initially slated for release.
News broke that Reeves had stepped away and production had been paused.
Pattinson commented that filming would pause briefly and the team would work out what happens next.
The film is currently scheduled for release.
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.
- Store
- Art of Play
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Item
- Molly, a singing and dancing bird automaton
- Price Clarkson said she was quoted
- $15,000
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.
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
James Hetfield says Metallica wants fans to leave outside worries behind
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Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
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‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales
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Sophia Stel releases debut album The Greatest Album of All Time
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Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
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Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Outlet
- CNN
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Video length
- 1:22
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.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
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