Explore

Jump to a category

Politics

White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing

Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.

“I am going to end it because President Trump is heading out to Marine One for our historic trip to Alaska, and we can ask him all of the questions out there”
Katie ZachariaWhite House press secretary

Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.

Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race

Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.

Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms

Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.

Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms

At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.

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.

Read full story →

GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts

Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.

Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.

A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.

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.

Court
Supreme Court
Agency
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Plaintiff
Nonprofit watchdog group
Law
Federal Freedom of Information Act

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.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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.

Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill

Sen. Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said his campaign had left a $678.75 bill unpaid since 2020. The bakery owner confirmed the payment.

World

Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents after a mass border crossing from Morocco. They are due to travel to Melilla on Wednesday.

“hope to a place that needs a lot of hope”
Juan Jesús VivasPresident of Ceuta

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin

Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.

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.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.

Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families

Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.

NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack

General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.

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.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday.

Officials have not said how the person died or how the others were injured.

Cobb County police detectives are investigating what happened, and the company is co-operating with them.

Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.

Read full story →

Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa

The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.

The Houthis seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast.

The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities, according to the Straits Times.

The Saudi-led coalition urged civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company's Sabah central station in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation.

Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa.

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.

Chelsea 3
Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
Chelsea 3 crew
15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
Chelsea 3 attack
Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
Sunken ship
About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued

Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers

Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.

Ukraine Russia

Reason for strikes

Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.

Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.

Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions

Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.

Business

Pertamina adjusts fuel supplies amid queues in Bondowoso

Pertamina says Pertalite use in Bondowoso rose 16–20%, while road congestion linked to dock repairs slowed deliveries. The company is redirecting supplies and tightening checks.

“Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to strengthen coordination and conduct regular evaluations to ensure the community’s energy needs are met.”
Kitty AndhoraVP Corporate Communication, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga

Rupiah weakens as US dollar rises to around 17,900

The rupiah fell at the start of trading on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened. Reports put the dollar at 17,920 to 17,948 rupiah.

Indonesia probes middlemen as poultry farmers get low prices and consumers pay more

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says suspected middlemen are widening the gap between low prices paid to poultry farmers and high prices for consumers. He says 100 people have been arrested.

Businesses push back against sweeping halal rules in major Muslim nation

Businesses are facing sweeping halal rules in the world’s biggest Muslim nation, prompting a backlash.

Indonesia’s main stock index falls 2.59% to a three-month low

The Jakarta Composite Index fell 2.59% on Monday, reaching its lowest level in three months as investors sold shares and weighed global risks.

Prices of red and bird’s-eye chillies rise across Indonesia

Indonesia’s statistics agency says red chilli prices rose in 314 districts and cities by mid-October, while bird’s-eye chilli prices rose in 268. National averages for both were up from September.

PGUN Says It Was Not Involved in Share Pledges by Three Major Shareholders

PGUN says three major shareholders pledged all their shares as security for credit arranged by its affiliate, Jhonlin Baratama, with Bank Mandiri. PGUN says it gave no guarantees and will receive none of the funds.

PT Pradiksi Gunatama, known as PGUN, says it was not directly involved when three of its major shareholders pledged all their PGUN shares to Bank Mandiri.

The pledges were made as security for credit obtained by Jhonlin Baratama, a company affiliated with PGUN.

PGUN says Jhonlin Baratama dealt directly with the bank and that PGUN did not join the credit negotiations.

It also says it did not guarantee the credit, offer assets as security or provide other support.

Read full story →

ILO and Switzerland provide Rp584.3 billion in support to Indonesian small businesses

A program backed by the ILO and Switzerland has helped 25,378 Indonesian small businesses access Rp584.3 billion in financing and formal savings. A third phase is being prepared.

Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs began backing the second phase of Promise II Impact.

The ILO reported that the initiative had facilitated Rp584.3 billion in financing and formal savings for 25,378 MSMEs.

The ILO and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs are preparing a third phase, including work on coffee in Lampung.

Jakarta Plans Rp4.24 Trillion in Regional Bonds for 2027

Jakarta plans to issue Rp4.24 trillion in regional bonds in 2027 and Rp1.38 trillion in 2028 to help fund infrastructure and public services.

2027 planned issuance
Rp4,239,353,292,725
2028 planned issuance
Rp1,382,070,000,000
Two-year planned total
Rp5,621,423,292,725
Announcement date
October 13, 2026

Fuel queues persist in Bali as Pertamina boosts supplies

Long queues continued at some Bali gas stations despite resumed deliveries. Pertamina says rising Pertalite use drove the shortage and has brought in more fuel, with further shipments scheduled.

PLN Batam Denies Claim of Three-Day Power Outage

PLN Batam says a viral graphic claiming power would be cut for three days is false. The company also denies plans to limit electricity to six hours a day.

Science & Tech

Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing

Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.

“Thousands of users in Norway have been subjected to unlawful sharing of their sensitive data.”
Line CollDirector General of Datatilsynet

Cyberattacks target refrigeration systems at more French supermarkets

After an attack disrupted Danfoss systems at hundreds of French stores, hackers targeted a Dixell-equipped supermarket near Bordeaux. Staff stopped the temperature rise before any goods had to be discarded.

CISA adds five exploited software flaws amid China-linked espionage concerns

CISA added five vulnerabilities in widely used software to its exploited-flaws catalog and warned that China-linked actors have used them to steal sensitive information. U.S. federal agencies had until October 11 to fix or remove affected software.

Three Hyderabad residents lose ₹5.35 crore in cyber fraud

Three people in Hyderabad lost a total of ₹5.35 crore in separate cyber fraud cases. The city’s police commissioner warned people about digital arrest scams, fake trading apps and impersonation.

South Korea inspects Zeekr's handling of personal data

South Korea's privacy watchdog began an on-site inspection of Chinese automaker Zeekr on Oct. 2, examining how it collects, shares and transfers users' personal data.

Hack exposes personal data of more than 400 Saemaul Geumgo members

A hack of Saemaul Geumgo’s insurance service exposed personal and account details of more than 400 members. The credit union has blocked the attack and reported it to authorities.

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.

Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings at hundreds of stores in France overnight from October 11 to 12.

The affected equipment included controllers made by Danish company Danfoss that manage store fridges and freezers.

Some units reportedly reached 50°C, causing food to spoil and, in some cases, fires.

Intermarché and Netto reported about 150 affected stores in one account and at least 300 in another, while Carrefour reported 80 and Coopérative U reported 80 of its 2,000 stores.

Read full story →

DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours

A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.

A more disruptive DDoS attack hit Canonical, taking down Launchpad and the Snap Store; 313 Team claimed responsibility.

Canonical confirmed that its websites were under a sustained DDoS attack.

Canonical said its team was still bringing affected services back, though most were accessible again.

The attack disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours.

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.

Vulnerability
CVE-2026-97229
Severity
CVSS 10.0
Affected software
GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition
Patched versions
19.4.2, 19.3.5 and 19.2.8

Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation

Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with conspiracy to extort money and interfering with commerce by threats. The FBI suspects he was involved with ShinyHunters.

SAP fixes maximum-severity flaw in its Python Cloud SDK

SAP patched 20 security flaws in its October updates, including a maximum-severity vulnerability that could let remote attackers steal credentials from some cloud applications.

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,”
Bradley ChubbBills linebacker

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

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.

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.

Read full story →

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.

KJ Bolden Kalen DeBoer

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.

Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.

Entertainment

Lee Seok Hoon says he met his wife on a 2011 TV show

Singer Lee Seok Hoon recalled meeting ballerina Choi Sun Ah on a variety show and asking for her number through his manager. The couple are marking their 10th wedding anniversary this year.

“That’s where I met my wife, and we’ve been very happily together since”
Lee Seok HoonSinger

Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story Opens With a Question About Murder

The first episode of Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story asks what murder in a children's story would look like.

SSS-Class Revival Hunter Premiere Called Worst Seen at NYCC 2026

A reviewer described the SSS-Class Revival Hunter premiere at New York Comic Con 2026 as the worst premiere they had seen there.

Chiikawa Pocket’s fourth official merchandise range goes on sale October 24

The new range features designs based on bento outfits and shopkeeper outfits, with items including T-shirts, bags, towels and character goods.

Naruto Manga and Anime Crossover Announced at New York Comic Con

Masashi Kishimoto announced a new Naruto manga, Shadow Rising, and a four-episode crossover anime with Ninku. Release dates have not been announced.

Dragon Ball Super panel at NYCC features voice actors and a familiar episode

A Dragon Ball Super panel at New York Comic Con featured the show's voice actors and an episode described as “not exactly” new.

Dengeki Daisy premiere praised for emotion and unusual directing choices

A headline describes Dengeki Daisy's premiere as emotionally gripping, while pointing to unusual directing choices. No details about the series or its release are provided.

Dengeki Daisy has had a premiere, but the available information does not say where or when it took place.

The headline describes the premiere as emotionally gripping.

It also points to unusual directing choices, without explaining what they were.

The information does not identify the people behind the series or say what it is about.

Read full story →

Rosé to perform at LACMA’s 15th Art+Film Gala

Blackpink singer Rosé will perform at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 7. The annual fundraiser will honor artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

Rosé attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala.

Rosé attended the gala again.

Rosé released the single “new trick.

The Hollywood Reporter reported that Rosé would perform at the gala.

The 15th annual Art+Film Gala is scheduled to take place.

Lee Jooyeon Says She Went on Many Dates During After School Days

The former After School member said she often went on dates at the Han River during her idol days, when she said there were few places to go.

Group
After School
Debut year
2009
Video release date
October 12
Dating location
Han River

MAMA Song of the Year criteria draw criticism over Hwasa and BTS

After the 2026 MAMA nominations were announced, fans questioned the Song of the Year criteria, saying its global-reach weighting could disadvantage Hwasa and favor BTS.

Hwasa supporters BTS supporters

Criteria

Some Hwasa supporters alleged that the criteria changed to favor BTS and undermine Hwasa.

The article does not report a response from BTS supporters.

Song performance

Supporters said “Good Goodbye” had a major impact in South Korea and had been predicted to win.

The article says that, after the nominations and criteria were released, some predictions put BTS’s “SWIM” in the lead.

Lisa documentary scene about online hate draws mixed reactions

A scene in BLACKPINK member Lisa’s newly released documentary shows hateful comments about her, prompting sympathy from some viewers and criticism from others.

Health

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.

“Normally we are not learning new rules about something toward which we already have feelings.”
Alex RichFormer graduate student in Ifat Levy’s lab and current MIT researcher

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.

Researchers found sudden shifts in health markers around menopause in data from more than one million women in the United States and Israel.

The study analyzed more than 300 million lab tests and separated the effects of age from the timing of menopause.

Changes appeared in bone, liver and kidney measures, blood chemistry and blood fats; some iron and hemoglobin levels rose as menstrual bleeding stopped.

The shifts were not seen in men of similar ages, suggesting they may be linked to menopause rather than aging alone.

Read full story →

Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen

Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.

The woman underwent delivery-related surgery and delivered a baby girl.

The woman was discharged from the hospital.

She was readmitted with stomach pain, and examinations revealed a cannula inside her abdomen.

The cannula was removed during a subsequent surgery, and the woman remained under medical observation.

The Hindu reported that four medical staff had been suspended for one month.

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