Trending
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
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.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
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.
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.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
16 hrs ago
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
3 hrs ago
Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
1 hr ago
Judge halts tree removal at Washington golf course project
18 hrs ago
First look shows Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Miami Vice reboot
22 hrs ago
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
1 hr ago
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.
“it’s illegal, immoral, wrong”
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.
Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.
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.
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress from Minnesota.
The Justice Department said the search was carried out under a court-authorised warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but did not name Omar or explain the investigation.
News reports linked the search to a fraud inquiry about immigration paperwork filed by Omar’s late father when she was a child; officials have not confirmed that link.
Omar, who came to the United States from Somalia as a child, said the search was an attempt to target political opponents.
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.
Musk said he planned to do less political spending in the future.
Musk gave more than $276 million to Republican groups.
News outlets reported the newly disclosed donations, ahead of a federal filing deadline.
Political committees are due to report their third-quarter finances.
Republicans face elections as they seek to hold their congressional majorities.
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.
- Council vote
- Unanimous approval
- Penalty
- Up to $1,000 fine, six months in jail, or both
- Ordinance sponsors
- Imelda Padilla and Eunisses Hernandez
- State legislation
- SB 758 and SB 936
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.
Tillis says Trump’s Russian diesel deal may break the law
Senator Thom Tillis says Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel may violate US law. Tillis says the move could affect his support for year-end funding.
Poll finds many Americans think Trump favored personal business interests
3 hrs ago
Seven US senators say Trump’s Russian diesel deal may break the law
16 hrs ago
Poll finds most Americans see Trump as profiting unethically or illegally
3 hrs ago
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in immigration paperwork probe
19 hrs ago
Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority
22 hrs ago
Fort Hood families oppose plan to livestream Hasan’s execution
11 hrs ago
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”
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.
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.
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.
Sheinbaum invokes Mexican sovereignty amid U.S. security and trade tensions
Mexico’s president criticized a U.S. ambassador’s visit to a police academy project, as she balances security co-operation with defending Mexican sovereignty and seeking tariff relief.
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.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was due to be sentenced in Las Vegas on Tuesday after being found guilty of first-degree murder in August.
The 63-year-old former gang leader faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole for his role in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Prosecutors said Davis orchestrated the shooting after a casino fight in which Shakur and his entourage beat Davis’s nephew.
Shakur was shot while riding in a car with record executive Marion “Suge” Knight and died in hospital six days later.
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
Putin rejected the idea of an energy truce, saying that stopping strikes alone would not solve high diesel prices unless sanctions on Russia were lifted.
Trump announced the diesel deal after a phone call with Putin.
Ukrainian and US delegations were reportedly meeting in Miami as talks on ending the war resumed.
The US Treasury authorization permits transactions involving Russian-origin diesel.
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.
- U.S. winter plans
- 12.5 per cent of surveyed Canadian snowbird respondents
- Previous-year U.S. plans
- Roughly a quarter of respondents
- Delutises’ home
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Planned Dominican Republic stay
- Six weeks
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.
Canada’s Wonderland closes two coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
5 hrs ago
Selma Blair taken to hospital after incident on Delta flight
14 hrs ago
DNA identifies former Chicago detective as killer in 1960 child murder
5 hrs ago
Homeowners face winter heating bills of thousands
5 hrs ago
Florida mother mourns two children found dead with their father
16 hrs ago
Longtime California boat dwellers face a deadline to leave the water
5 hrs ago
Business
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.
“too many people short-changed”
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.
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.
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.
Daughter paid to bring her mother’s body home after insurer refused help
A woman’s mother died during a holiday in Turkey. After the insurer refused help over a mistake, her daughter paid to repatriate her body herself and later secured a payout.
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 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.
Harriet Cross wrote to the CMA and the then energy secretary Ed Miliband calling for an investigation and help for households facing price hikes.
The CMA launched a market study after heating oil costs rose to record highs for households across Britain.
The Government announced it would accept the CMA’s recommendation to strengthen regulation of the heating oil sector.
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%.
- Price inflation
- 2.5% year on year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3%
- Promotional spending
- More than £250m higher than a year earlier
- Chocolate prices
- Like-for-like prices were 3% lower than a year earlier
- Lidl market share
- 8.6% in the 12 weeks to 4 October
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.
No verifiable news details are provided
The supplied text contains search instructions, not information about BP or its debt.
GranTerre buys British cheese and meat distributor Pimpernel Wharf
4 hrs ago
Poundland seeks buyer as management explores buyout
5 hrs ago
Union warns 12,000 Poundland jobs could be at risk as sale talks continue
5 hrs ago
Sterling stays near 16-month high against euro as budget, BoE draw focus
5 hrs ago
Court challenge to UK motor finance compensation scheme set for February 2027
5 hrs ago
UK holiday spending may peak as cost pressures grow, travel group warns
5 hrs ago
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”
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.
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.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.
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.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
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.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Incident identified
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Stores
- Remained open
- Other UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected
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.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor in one subscription
58 mins ago
Pacific buoy recorded a 17.6-metre rogue wave nearly three times its neighbours
4 hrs ago
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
2 hrs ago
Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams says he does not plan to use generative AI
1 hr ago
Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models aimed at catching up with rivals
5 hrs ago
CISA adds five exploited software flaws amid China-linked espionage concerns
1 hr ago
Sports
Four Chunichi Dragons coaches to leave after the season
Chunichi announced that four coaches, including Nobuhiko Matsunaka and Eiji Ochiai, will leave the Japanese baseball team at the end of the season.
Brewers and Guardians win League Championship Series games
The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians each won a League Championship Series game. William Contreras hit a fifth-inning home run for Milwaukee against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hanwha Eagles appoint national team coach Ryu Ji-hyun as manager
The Hanwha Eagles named Ryu Ji-hyun their new manager on a three-year contract worth 2 billion won, after Kim Kyung-moon’s contract ended.
“I am grateful to the club for entrusting me with the management of a good team like the Hanwha Eagles.”
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Braves update focuses on Austin Riley and acquiring arms
An Atlanta Braves update is centered on Austin Riley, acquiring arms and other team topics, but gives no details about specific moves or developments.
Will the Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani in the NLCS?
A story raises the question of whether the Dodgers will bench Shohei Ohtani in the NLCS but gives no answer or supporting details.
Ramirez and Contreras lead 2026 league championship MVP odds
Jose Ramirez and William Contreras are favored for the ALCS and NLCS MVP awards, respectively, after strong performances in the opening games.
Jose Ramirez and William Contreras are favored for the American League and National League Championship Series MVP awards, respectively, according to odds listed on Oct.
13.
The awards go to players for their performances in the league championship series, which determine who advances to the World Series.
Ramirez helped Cleveland beat Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the ALCS with three hits and a late RBI single.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to take 2-0 lead in NL Championship Series
William Contreras hit a tying home run and drove in the go-ahead run as Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4. The Brewers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
- Final score
- Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
- Series score
- Brewers lead 2-0
- Contreras home run
- 436 feet, in the fifth inning
- Brewers hits
- 12
A 2021 trade sent Junior Caminero from Cleveland to Tampa Bay
Cleveland traded teenage prospect Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for Tobias Myers in 2021. Caminero later became a star for the Rays, while Myers never pitched for Cleveland.
Assessment of trade
The Rays identified a talented young hitter and acquired him before he broke out.
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti later called the deal a “bad trade.
Player evaluation
Rays vice president of player personnel Kevin Ibach said the team saw a “really talented hitter.
Cleveland traded Caminero for Myers, a prospect who never pitched for the Guardians.
Brewers host Dodgers in National League Championship Series opener
Milwaukee hosts Los Angeles in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday. The Dodgers and Brewers advanced by winning their division series in four games.
Dodgers’ bid for a third straight title is in danger
2 hrs ago
Chicago Cubs news item lists five names
2 hrs ago
Orioles prospect season review: Michael Forret
2 hrs ago
Rumors swirl around the Colorado Rockies
2 hrs ago
Brewers go up 2-0 as Guardians strike first in ALCS
2 hrs ago
Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
1 day ago
Entertainment
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.
“Jan was my very best friend.”
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.
Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
After Shane Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, former cast member Ego Nwodim responded with a gym selfie and a pointed caption.
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.
The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor
Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network took in $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, against a reported production budget of about $30 million to $42 million.
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
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.
Orélien says he began writing the novel in Quebec.
Orélien says he completed a first draft.
Orélien was in France for a promotional tour.
Orélien returned to Canada, interrupting the tour.
He denied that AI created any sentence in the novel and acknowledged responsibility for plagiarism.
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.
- Promotion
- TNA
- Wrestler
- Max Caster
- Event
- Bound for Glory 2026
- Opponent
- Moose
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.
Alleged treatment
Collin says his mother dragged him by the ear and mistreated him and his siblings.
Kate previously said reports of abuse were unfounded.
His placement in an institution
Collin says he was removed from the home and placed in an institution, with little contact with his family.
Kate said he was sent for treatment for educational and social challenges and that the decision was the best thing she could do for him.
RimWorld moves to its own engine, with faster performance and saves intact
Update 1.7 moves RimWorld from Unity to Ludeon Studios’ Waylith Engine. The studio says it runs two to four times faster, and existing saves and most mods still work.
Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan
32 mins ago
Amanda Seyfried says she is uncomfortable filming sex scenes for now
3 hrs ago
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ holds the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100
47 mins ago
God of War Laufey Collector’s Box Will Not Include the Game
2 hrs ago
RTL removes Unter Uns morning reruns ahead of planned end
3 hrs ago
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
2 hrs ago
Health
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.
“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
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.
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.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
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.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
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.
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.
- Funding
- €8 million
- Duration
- Next two years
- Announced by
- Orazio Schillaci
- Event
- Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption
2 hrs ago
Nearly 40 patients evacuated after fire at Georgia rehabilitation hospital
2 hrs ago
Orthopaedic specialist explains five common myths about arthritis
2 hrs ago
Dietitians suggest three steps for making a more satisfying smoothie
2 hrs ago
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
2 hrs ago