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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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Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
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Politics
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.
“I guarantee you that just as we mobilized—with such energy, strength, and unity—we will continue to fight together in the same spirit.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karnataka BJP chief says 25 Congress MLAs may switch parties
B.Y. Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mocked the claim and challenged him to bring them over.
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.
A Bengaluru court temporarily barred 42 media organisations and platforms from sharing two videos about former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The videos, posted on YouTube in September and October 2026, made allegations that he denies.
Siddaramaiah asked the court to stop their circulation, saying they were false and harmed his reputation.
The videos linked a woman’s account of an alleged incident in 2011 to him and placed it in a wider political narrative.
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.
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Cultural performances, traditional dances and programmes promoting fading art forms took place at the festival.
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.
- Congress MP
- Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
- Meeting date
- October 13, 2026
- Delegation leader
- D. Purandeswari
- JNU dismissal
- October 9, 2026
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.
Supreme Court registry flags filing problems in INDIA bloc plea on voter rolls
The registry flagged more than 10 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The team sought a hearing after fixing them.
Karnataka minister orders review of police action against Bengaluru protesters
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Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
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CJP protesters detained after entering de-notified Jantar Mantar site
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Zayn Marie Khan shares video showing bruises after Mumbai protest detention
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Delhi Police registers cases over Opposition march against election roll revision
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P. Sarin apologises for calling CJP a conspiracy during Delhi protest
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World
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
Waterspout tornado confirmed in Georgian Bay
A tornado over Georgian Bay was captured on camera and confirmed as a waterspout tornado in Ontario.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
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Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
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Two cyclists critically injured in separate crashes in St. Gallen
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Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
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Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
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RET cancels all Rotterdam buses during Wednesday's transport strike
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Business
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize
The two U.S. economists won the prize for work underpinning models that help governments and central banks stabilize economies and respond to shocks.
“The laureates' work has provided us with a stable theoretical foundation for the models that are now used by central banks and governments around the world”
Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana Lead Africa in Capitalism Index
A new index ranks Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana as Africa’s most capitalist countries, using economic and institutional data for 161 countries from 2009 to 2025.
IMF warns of risks from AI, rising bond yields and cyberattacks
The IMF says a downturn in AI investments, rising government bond yields and major cyberattacks could unsettle global markets. It urged authorities to limit excessive borrowing and strengthen cyber defenses.
IMF cuts Brazil growth forecast but raises global outlook
The IMF lowered its Brazil growth forecasts to 2.2% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027, while raising its 2026 global forecast to 3.1%.
Apple reaches 22% of global smartphone shipments as market shrinks
Apple’s share rose to 22% in the third quarter, just behind Samsung’s 23%, even as its iPhone shipments fell. Global smartphone shipments dropped 20% to their lowest quarterly level since 2012.
IMF warns poorer countries may need spending cuts or debt restructuring
The IMF says low-income countries hit by higher energy costs may have to cut spending or restructure debt, while urging targeted support for those most affected.
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns of risks
The IMF raised its forecast for global growth in 2026 to 3.1%, citing strong AI investment, but warned that energy shocks, debt and risks tied to the AI boom could weaken the outlook.
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, up from 3.0% in July but below the 3.5% growth recorded in 2025.
The forecast was released as financial leaders gathered in Bangkok for meetings of the IMF and World Bank.
AI investment is helping offset higher energy costs linked to the war in the Middle East.
But the benefits are uneven: just 32 countries are expected to account for 95% of global growth, compared with 54 countries in April.
Chip sell-off hits Asian and US markets as AI concerns grow
Renewed concerns about competition in AI-related chips sent stocks lower, especially in South Korea. Investors also moved toward government bonds as they awaited US inflation data and bank results.
Reports of CXMT’s progress fuelled concerns about increased competition for memory chipmakers.
Asian chip stocks fell sharply, with South Korea’s Kospi down 5.5 per cent.
U.S. trading was mixed, with the Nasdaq composite down 0.3 per cent early in the session.
IMF warns an AI market correction could threaten global financial stability
The IMF says high AI company valuations, rising borrowing and links between firms could make a market correction spread across global markets. It also flags government borrowing costs and cyberattacks as risks.
- AI-related transactions
- $300bn between hyperscalers and weaker AI firms over three years
- Associated debt
- $650bn
- Future financial commitments
- $1.4tn
- Magnificent Seven share of S&P 500
- More than 35%, up from 12% a decade earlier
Renault says it must respond to Chinese carmakers’ growth in Europe
At the Paris Motor Show, a Renault executive said Chinese brands had gained 12% of the European market in recent months. He cited Renault’s resale values and dealer network while leaving room for cooperation.
Competition
Renault says it must respond to Chinese brands’ expansion and argues competition should be fair.
Chinese carmakers’ views are not stated in the article.
Resale value
Segal said the resale value of Chinese cars can only be assessed after two to four years.
Chinese carmakers’ views are not stated in the article.
Zenyum parent MakeO raises $10 million for Asian expansion
Singapore-based MakeO, Zenyum’s parent, raised $10 million to expand across Asia. Zenyum joined the group earlier in 2026 after MakeO agreed to acquire it.
IMF chief warns AI could disrupt jobs and weaken tax revenues
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Trump’s Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement offers limited hope for fuel markets
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Asian shares mixed as oil falls amid Trump’s Russian diesel plan
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Goldman Sachs raises December Brent oil forecast to $90 a barrel
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European fintech sovereignty faces a public-interest problem
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European datacenter growth could raise electricity bills by 2035
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Dutch organisations develop MyCheck digital identity wallet
A coalition of Dutch companies is developing MyCheck, an app for securely proving identity and sharing personal information. Users choose what details to share.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
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.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
Anthropic released a report on the risks of autonomous AI replication.
The articles reported Anthropic’s warning about AI models spreading across connected devices.
Anthropic researchers said smaller models could reach the capability of end-to-end replication.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
Brandon Thomas has released WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft, free open-source apps modeled on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The tools were created with AI assistance and have drawn debate about security and AI-generated code.
AI-generated code
Some critics raised concerns about AI-generated code and cybersecurity.
Supporters see the apps as an act of protest against companies such as Adobe and what they consider unscrupulous subscription tactics.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
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Cyberattacks target refrigeration systems at more French supermarkets
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Sports
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,”
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.
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
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.
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.
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.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.
A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.
Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.
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.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
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.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
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.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
Josh Allen is back as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after a strong Monday night performance, with Brock Purdy close behind. Denzel Boston is now favored for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
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Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
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Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Entertainment
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.
“This is slander and heresy.”
Black Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson shares safe ways to find wild foods
Alexis Nikole Nelson uses videos and a new cookbook to teach people about foraging, including how to tell edible plants from dangerous lookalikes.
Lightroom’s Aardman experience celebrates the studio but lacks focus
Larger Than Life brings Aardman characters and filmmaking to life in an immersive show at London’s Lightroom. The review praises its handmade details but says the experience feels unfocused.
‘Hétero Sigilo’ uses a personal attack to examine gay concealment and masculinity
In a one-man show, Brazilian actor Bernardo Dugin draws on a homophobic attack in Nova Friburgo to explore hiding one’s sexuality and the pressures of masculinity.
Robert Zandvliet moves from everyday objects to large nature paintings
Robert Zandvliet first became known for paintings that captured everyday objects. He now paints nature on very large canvases.
Conference marks 50 years since report on overlooked British arts
A Leicester conference will examine progress since Naseem Khan’s 1976 report highlighted arts from Britain’s ethnic minority communities that funders and critics largely ignored.
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see a long-hidden Van Gogh painting that has not been publicly exhibited for more than 60 years.
The work, “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” was painted in May 1890, near the end of Van Gogh’s life in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.
It shows a large chestnut tree with a canopy full of blossoms.
Paintings from this final period of the Dutch artist’s life rarely come up for sale.
Xosé López García wins Galicia’s 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize
The Association of Journalists of Galicia unanimously chose Xosé López García for the 2027 prize, citing his nearly five decades in journalism, teaching and research.
López began coordinating the Novos medios research group.
The University of Santiago de Compostela awarded López one of its Insignias Fonseca.
López taught his final class at the university, according to El Correo Gallego.
The Association of Journalists of Galicia announced that its board had unanimously awarded López the 2027 Diego Bernal prize.
New York Comic Con Marks 20 Years as a Fan-Driven Event
New York Comic Con celebrated its 20th year, with more anime and nostalgia and less emphasis on superheroes and heavy promotion.
- Milestone
- 20 years
- Event
- New York Comic Con
- Programming trend
- More anime, fewer superheroes
- Promotional style
- More nostalgia, less heavy promo
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Tarantino’s first play in London
Cohen will lead The Popinjay Cavalier, a comedy written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It opens at London’s Phoenix Theatre on March 18, 2027, after previews begin February 23.
Renata de Almeida’s book looks back on São Paulo’s film festival
Renata de Almeida’s memoir recounts her life with the São Paulo International Film Festival, from its early challenges to encounters with filmmakers from around the world.
Prado opens first exhibition of artist Ricardo de Madrazo's work
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Vari Caramés wins Spain’s 2026 National Photography Award
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Bonnie Garmus’s new novel follows a young poet in 1980s New York
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A roundup examines 14 inaccurate adaptations of Greek mythology
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Reddit Users Share 15 Unusual Jobs Held by People They Know
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Kolkata paints roads with alpona designs ahead of Durga Puja
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Health
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
At a cardiology meeting in Milan, specialists said the first valve replacement should be planned around possible future procedures. New European guidelines lower the recommended age for TAVI to 70.
- Annual TAVI procedures in Italy
- More than 14,400
- New guideline age
- 70, down from 75
- Long-term planning horizon
- 20 or 30 years
- Congress location
- Milan
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
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.
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
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Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy
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Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
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Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
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