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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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.
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.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
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.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 and Rwanda have agreed a 10-year deal for a race at a planned circuit near Kigali. It could begin in 2030, once construction is complete.
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.
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.
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
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Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize
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Hiker Sahil Jilani, 24, found dead at Abrams Falls after search
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Judge halts tree removal at Washington golf course project
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NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars
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Politics
Japanese lawmakers divided over nuclear submarine study in security documents
Lawmakers are split on whether Japan's security documents should include a study of nuclear submarines. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the public understands the need for discussion.
“I think the public understands the need for discussions”
Japan considers including railways in defense-related spending
Japan is considering counting railway upgrades as defense-related spending in revisions to three security documents due by year-end. The goal is to help move supplies and equipment during emergencies.
Japan farm minister faces questions over election buses and past remarks
Kazuo Yana admitted arranging free bus rides for supporters but denied breaking election law. He also faces criticism over remarks about road budgets and reporters.
Kishida urges caution on tax breaks for Japanese government bonds
Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida questioned tax breaks for individual government bonds, saying they do not fit NISA’s goal of moving savings into investments.
Japan considers separate quota to restart foreign meal-service worker intake
Japan plans to consider moving meal workers at hospitals, care facilities and schools into a quota with room, while keeping new restaurant-worker intake suspended.
Japan agriculture minister calls road budget remark inappropriate, denies pressure
Kazuo Yana said his remark about cutting road funds was inappropriate but denied asking the transport ministry to reduce spending. He also defended free shuttle buses for supporters during a past election.
Debate over agriculture minister's future continues as LDP seeks to calm tensions
Discussion in Japan's upper house over Agriculture Minister Yanagi's future is drawing attention as the LDP tries to ease tensions. Discontent remains inside and outside the party.
Japan's extraordinary Diet session has begun full-scale debate, with attention focused on Agriculture Minister Yanagi's future.
The issue is being discussed in the upper house, one of Japan's two parliamentary chambers.
The Liberal Democratic Party is trying to calm the dispute, but tensions remain within the party and outside it.
The commentary questions whether this effort has eased discontent inside the LDP.
Oita to begin collecting lodging tax in June 2027
Oita Prefecture will charge guests a nightly tax based on room rates from June 1, 2027, with revenue intended to support tourism and local municipalities.
The prefecture obtained the internal affairs minister's consent to introduce the lodging tax.
The prefecture announced that the tax would apply to guests at all lodging facilities and set rates based on room-only prices.
Gov. Kiichiro Sato announced that collection would begin on June 1, 2027.
Collection of the lodging tax is scheduled to begin.
Ichikawa mayor admits giving wrong reason for denying mosque prayers in park
Ichikawa Mayor Koh Tanaka acknowledged that he wrongly said a former neighbor moved because of the mosque. The city had denied the mosque permission to hold holiday prayers in a municipal park.
- Mayor
- Koh Tanaka
- Mosque
- Gyotoku mosque
- City
- Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture
- Decision
- Permission for group prayers in a municipal park was denied in May
Japan seeks tenfold increase in Cabinet public relations budget
The Takaichi administration requested 7.2 billion yen for public relations in fiscal 2027, about 10 times the previous year's budget. Critics warn the spending could promote the government rather than provide balanced information.
Purpose of the spending
The government says it will produce and distribute a broad range of easy-to-understand policy videos, primarily for young people.
The editorial says the rationale for such a large increase is unclear and questions whether the spending is linked to economic growth.
Public communication
The government says it will strengthen the quality and quantity of videos on topics including economic policy and child care support.
The editorial warns that presenting explanations favorable to the administration with taxpayers’ money risks becoming propaganda.
JCP draft manifesto voices concern over revival of militarism
The JCP’s draft manifesto expresses concern about a revival of militarism. The party is expected to formally adopt it at a convention next January.
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Osaka steps up support for pet-friendly disaster shelters
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Japanese census highlights municipalities with sharpest child population declines
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Japan’s Communist Party moves to end opposition election cooperation policy
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World
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.
“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
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.
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.
Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot
The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.
Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.
Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo
Former president Joseph Kabila has launched a political and military coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The group says it aims to unite resistance forces and may use force.
One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.
The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.
Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.
Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.
Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.
Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.
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.
- Suspect
- Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
- Victim
- Anna Yagi, 39
- Location
- A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
- Arrest
- Oct. 4, 2026
Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station
German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.
Responsibility
Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.
Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.
Nature of the incident
Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.
Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.
China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh
China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.
Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
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Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
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Eight people injured in knife attack at South Korean supermarket
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Train fire in Zaragoza disrupts Madrid-Barcelona high-speed services
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14-year-old pupil detained after teachers shot at school in southern France
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French anti-terrorism prosecutors take over investigation into Aubagne school shooting
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Business
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.
“Uma correção no mercado de IA afetará a economia real”
Apple’s Smartphone Share Reaches 22% as Global Shipments Fall
Apple’s share of global smartphone shipments hit a third-quarter record of 22%, even as its shipments fell and the market contracted 20% year over year.
European datacenter growth could raise electricity bills by 2035
Datacenters are expected to use a growing share of Europe’s electricity by 2035, putting pressure on power networks and potentially raising bills. Governments may respond with price caps, taxes or other restrictions.
IMF warns Latin America to watch inflation as growth slows
The IMF expects inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean to reach 4.2% this year and 4.1% next year, while regional growth is forecast to ease to 2.3% in 2026.
OneDosh Cardholders Can Withdraw Cash at Visa ATMs Worldwide
OneDosh says its cardholders can now withdraw cash at Visa ATMs worldwide.
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 lifts 2026 global growth forecast as AI investment offsets energy shock
The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, as AI investment helps offset higher energy prices linked to the Middle East war. It warns that risks are growing and benefits are uneven.
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as it released its outlook during meetings in Bangkok.
Strong investment in artificial intelligence is helping offset higher energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East.
The boost is strongest in advanced economies and countries that supply AI hardware, while many energy-importing countries are facing weaker growth.
Countries directly affected by the conflict are expected to suffer steep downturns, including Saudi Arabia, where the economy is forecast to shrink by 3.3%.
Oil prices dip as expected Russian diesel supplies offset Gulf risks
Oil prices edged lower after rising nearly $2 a barrel on Monday. Traders weighed possible extra Russian diesel supplies against threats to Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.
Brent futures settled at $106.65 a barrel, their highest close since September 15.
Iran-aligned Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport, and tanker attacks were reported near the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent futures were down 61 cents to $106.04 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate was down 47 cents to $93.27.
European fintech sovereignty faces a public-interest problem
The debate over European financial sovereignty has been prominent in fintech this year, but the story argues that people do not care enough for the idea to work.
- Outlet
- Sifted
- Published
- 13 October 2026
- Region
- Europe
- Debate
- European financial sovereignty has been a major fintech discussion this year
Global debt tops $365 trillion, increasing pressure on governments
Global debt exceeded $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, reaching 310% of global GDP. Rising interest costs and economic shocks are making it harder for governments to manage their debts.
Altcoins fall as crypto-market optimism fades
Alternative cryptocurrencies fell by as much as 10% in 24 hours as investors took profits and confidence in the wider crypto market weakened. Bitcoin held steady, raising its share of the market to 59.8%.
Chipmaker concerns weigh on world stocks as bonds rise
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IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%
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Holafly launches travel subscription with data and health support
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Climate change is making some everyday fish more expensive
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Binance to end Pool, Cloud Mining and related functions on Nov. 10, 2026
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Science & Tech
Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw
A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
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.
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
Epic Games is making a major shift toward AI to speed up the development of its games, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Oct.
12.
The American company makes Fortnite and also provides its Unreal Engine development software to other studios.
Epic says it is moving developers into new roles to make greater use of AI, with Sweeney saying the aim is to help teams build more and better products.
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
Meta invested US$14 billion in Scale AI and hired its co-founder Alexandr Wang.
Meta launched its Muse Spark model.
Meta launched Muse Code, a product for AI-assisted coding.
Meta launched the Muse agent app and revealed Muse Charm, a handheld AI hardware product, at its Connect developer conference.
Meta unveiled Muse Wonder and Wonder Full.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
Shanghai robot debuts with a rated payload above five tons
Shanghai Chaifu Robotics unveiled its CR5000-3700 at an industry fair in Shanghai, demonstrating that it can lift a vehicle. Its performance in continuous industrial use remains to be proven.
Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town
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Anthropic says AI models may soon spread across home devices
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Microsoft president calls for enforceable global AI safety rules
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New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud
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NICT warns of attacks on servers behind public apps
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Up to 6.5 million customer records may be exposed in Japan sushi cyberattack
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Sports
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells privately for $14 million
A jersey Jordan wore in Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million in a private sale, setting a record for basketball memorabilia.
“Michael Jordan was an incredibly talented player who is admired around the world.”
NBA player rankings for 2026-27 list players ranked 100th to 51st
A USA TODAY Sports team published its NBA player rankings for the 2026-27 season, covering players ranked from 100th to 51st.
Galatasaray reportedly close to signing KJ Simpson
Galatasaray is reportedly finalizing a deal with former NBA guard KJ Simpson as it seeks to strengthen its roster after a difficult start to the season.
Cam Boozer dunks against the Bulls in a Grizzlies preseason game
Cameron Boozer of the Memphis Grizzlies dunked during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on October 9, 2026.
Towns says Knicks’ pause on extension talks caught him off guard
Karl-Anthony Towns said he was disappointed after the Knicks postponed contract extension talks until later in the season. He said his focus remains on winning another NBA title.
Lonnie Walker IV weighs EuroLeague return as Besiktas leads interest
The Denver Nuggets waived Walker, who is now considering a return to the EuroLeague. Besiktas is reportedly leading the race, with two other clubs also interested.
Victor Wembanyama tops NBA player ranking for 2026-27
Victor Wembanyama ranks first in a new list of the NBA’s 100 best players entering the 2026-27 season, ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.
Victor Wembanyama is ranked the NBA’s best player entering the 2026-27 season, ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.
The ranking covers the league’s 100 top players and is based on how six analysts expect them to perform this season.
It includes players from across the league, with rankings reflecting both ability and expected availability, including injuries.
The list comes as the season is due to begin in one week.
Warriors and Brandin Podziemski agree to five-year, $110 million extension
Golden State has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski, keeping him off next summer’s restricted free-agent market.
The Warriors selected Podziemski 19th overall.
Podziemski appeared in all 82 games and averaged 13.8 points and 5.1 rebounds.
The Warriors and Podziemski agreed to a five-year, $110 million extension.
Seven NBA preseason standouts look ready to improve
Seven NBA players stood out in the preseason and appear ready to take a step forward. The available details do not identify them or describe their performances.
- Players highlighted
- 7
- League
- NBA
- Article publication date
- October 13, 2026
Caldwell-Pope says team chemistry will be key to Sixers’ season
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the Philadelphia 76ers’ success will depend on players building strong relationships and communicating on and off the court.
Porzingis to meet Warriors staff as return to play remains uncertain
Kristaps Porzingis is expected at the Warriors’ facility Tuesday after two weeks away for a private health issue. Coach Steve Kerr said his availability for the season opener is unclear.
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Devon Hall emerges as a budget pick in EuroLeague Fantasy
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NBA rookie extension deadline approaches with 11 players still eligible
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Jean Montero returns to Valencia as an Olympiacos star
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Carmelo Anthony backs Knicks’ pause in contract talks
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Kawhi Leonard expected to make Raptors preseason debut against Knicks
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Entertainment
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.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
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.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Sean Lennon says he and Julian received equal inheritances
Sean Lennon said he and his half brother Julian inherited the same amount from their father, John Lennon, with Julian’s trust slightly larger by a negligible amount.
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.
Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Princess Eugenie posted a video of Jack Brooksbank holding their two-month-old daughter, Adelaide, as she marked their eighth wedding anniversary.
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.
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Shane Gillis hosted “SNL” and joked about women’s workout clothes in his monologue.
Dan Levy posted a reaction criticizing the jokes.
Ego Nwodim shared a gym photo and a post-workout meal photo with pointed captions on Instagram Story.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.
- Agency
- INTENTION
- Closure date
- March 31, 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Reason cited
- Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder
Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early
Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.
Development time
Schofield said Krafton promised three extra months and then withdrew them, forcing the game to ship.
Schofield said Krafton thought the game was a complete failure; Krafton’s own account is not included in the sources.
Management and development
Schofield said many of the studio’s problems were caused by Korean management.
Schofield said Krafton required a PlayStation 4 version, which he said would cost an extra $20 million; the sources do not include Krafton’s response.
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.
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Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis over joke about women at the gym
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Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
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Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival
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Xosé López García wins Galicia’s 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize
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Health
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.
“[The doctor] said right away, stop taking Ozempic”
Authoritarian parenting linked to depression and aggression in children
A study in China found that rigid, authoritarian parenting is linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children. Experts say repeated violence and coercion can harm children’s emotional development.
Mexico’s military hospital fills just 56% of prescriptions in 2026
Mexico’s Central Military Hospital filled about 56% of prescriptions in 2026, leaving many patients to pay for medicines themselves. The shortfall comes after years of declining supply rates.
Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV says doctors found a small, early-stage lung nodule and recommended surgery. The Vatican expects him to stay in hospital for about a week.
Pope Leo XIV enters Rome hospital for planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Tests will show whether it is cancerous and whether he needs further treatment.
UK demand for pears rises as nutritionist highlights health benefits
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% from the same period a year earlier. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert highlighted their fiber and other nutrients.
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% compared with the same period a year earlier.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said pears offer fiber, water and useful nutrients.
A medium pear has about 6 grams of fiber, which can support regular bowel movements and feed gut bacteria.
Research links regular pear consumption with lower heart and stroke risk, though the reasons are not fully established.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
The WHO says more than 800 million children have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, and is launching a week-long campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.
A study led by researchers at China’s Southeast University estimated that the highest numbers of lead-poisoning deaths were concentrated in China, India and Bangladesh.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead poisoning caused 3.5 million deaths and more than 71.5 million years lost to disability worldwide.
The WHO’s week-long awareness campaign is scheduled to begin.
Regular exercise linked to slower decline in people with Parkinson’s
A study of 294 people with Parkinson’s found that those who were more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though it cannot show exercise caused the difference.
- Participants
- 294 people with Parkinson’s
- Follow-up
- Up to seven years
- Most active group
- More than eight hours of physical activity a week
- Study journal
- Neurology
Dietz & Watson is redesigning cold cuts amid health concerns
As health concerns and falling deli-counter sales put pressure on cold cuts, Dietz & Watson says it is close to completing a line of redesigned products.
Health concerns
Critics say cold cuts contain additives and have been linked to health problems.
The company is redesigning its products as “clean” cold cuts.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.
Studies differ on whether sperm counts are falling worldwide
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