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Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
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.
Trump criticizes Houthis over increased attacks on Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthis were acting wrongly after questions about their increased attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said he did not know how the attacks might affect US midterm elections.
“The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all.”
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
A Social Security commissioner predicted the program could last another 90 years, offering a new view of its future.
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 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.
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 to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 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 secure a 7-3 win.
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
MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
Attribution of the Fairford plot
British authorities have linked Tehran to the incident, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Iran has denied involvement.
Military bases as targets
British authorities view the suspected Fairford incident as a plot against a military base.
Iran has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target.
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.
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Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
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Dodgers seek to even NLCS against Brewers; Guardians open series with Rays
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White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
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Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices
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Politics
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.
“Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement”
Trump says both chambers of Congress face tough midterm fights
Trump says Republicans face equally difficult contests to hold the House and Senate on Nov. 3. Forecasts give Democrats an edge in both chambers.
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.
Supreme Court to Review Dispute Over DOGE Records
The Supreme Court will review whether the Department of Government Efficiency must turn over internal records requested under federal disclosure law.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
His known political giving for the election cycle, which began in January 2025, is about $366 million.
The largest share, $158 million, went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates, while $20 million went to a group supporting House Republicans and $76 million to Musk’s America PAC.
America PAC is working to turn out voters in competitive races, and other donations support Republican candidates and organizations.
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.
Trump announced that Zacharia would begin her term the following day and hold an introductory news conference on Tuesday.
The Washington Post reported that Zacharia was scheduled to hold her first briefing on Tuesday.
Zacharia held her first briefing as press secretary.
Plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution draws criticism
The Pentagon plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, but the proposal has drawn criticism from survivors and victims' relatives. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on the broadcast.
- Victims killed
- 13 people
- Location of 2009 attack
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Execution method
- Firing squad
- Scheduled execution
- December 3
Poll finds most Americans think Trump puts personal interests first
An AP-NORC poll found that most US adults think Donald Trump has prioritised his own and his family’s financial interests over the country or ordinary people.
Priorities
Most respondents said Trump had put substantial emphasis on his own businesses and less emphasis on the country or people like them.
The White House says Trump acts in the interests of Americans.
Financial conduct
About six in 10 respondents said Trump was illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The White House has rejected allegations that Trump and his family are benefiting financially from his office and says he has no conflicts of interest.
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
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Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill
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Trump says he may meet North Korea's Kim in November
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Johnson says he would stay GOP leader if Republicans lose House majority
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DOJ investigates five networks over White House TV pool boycott
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Six US senators urge Trump to abandon planned Russian diesel deal
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World
Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.
“Finding Amelia Earhart’s Electra aircraft would be the discovery of a lifetime”
Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip in November
Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes a summit in China. No meeting has been confirmed.
Fire at plastic recycling plant in Nara; workers escape unharmed
A fire broke out at a waste-plastic recycling plant in Nara, Japan, on Oct. 13. Workers evacuated safely, and firefighters were still battling the blaze hours later.
Chinese courts sentence three Myanmar crime group leaders to death
Courts in Fujian sentenced three leaders of crime groups operating in Myanmar to death. The case involved scam operations and the deaths of four Chinese citizens.
Bedbugs found on Qantas plane, forcing Rome-to-Perth flight cancellation
Passengers reported bedbug bites on a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome. The airline cancelled the return flight to deep-clean the plane and rebooked affected travellers.
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward eastern waters
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast. Japan said it detected the launch and suspected a ballistic missile.
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.
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.
The US military’s off-base conduct policy was strengthened after sexual violence incidents came to light.
Anna Yagi was allegedly robbed and murdered at a hotel in Naha.
Police arrested US Marine Devin Ballard on suspicion of robbing and murdering Yagi; he has denied the allegations.
Motegi said Japan and the United States were reviewing rules on off-base conduct.
Australia seeks to stop online broadcast of planned US execution
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will try to keep online footage of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution from being available in the country, though regulators’ powers are uncertain.
- Prisoner
- Nidal Malik Hasan
- Scheduled execution
- December 3
- Location
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Planned method
- Firing squad
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after South Korea’s hypersonic test
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling more than 900 kilometers. South Korea said the launch appeared to respond to its recent hypersonic missile test.
Cause of launch
South Korea’s military said the launch appeared to protest South Korea’s successful hypersonic weapon test and to demonstrate North Korea’s missile capabilities.
North Korea’s account of the October 12 launch was not reported.
DMZ mine blast
South Korea’s investigation concluded that North Korean forces planted the mines that wounded South Korean soldiers.
North Korea denied responsibility and accused Seoul of fabricating its findings or provoking it.
Wildfires injure orangutan Novita in Indonesia, leading to toe amputations
Rescuers evacuated Novita from a wildfire-hit area in Central Kalimantan. She is receiving intensive care after severe burns led to the amputation of four toe segments.
Wildfire destroys nearly 300 homes in Indonesia, forcing hundreds to flee
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China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
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North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for wartime intelligence
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Yvonne Whear identified after body found on rural NSW property
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Four-year-old boy dies after choking on frozen jelly at Nara childcare center
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Charges laid after infant found dead at Adelaide motel
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Business
India’s rupee rises 1% after central bank curbs dollar demand
The rupee rose about 1% after India’s central bank restricted some currency transactions and made hedging costlier. The measures aim to ease pressure on the currency.
“India’s rupee climbs about 1%, leading gains versus the dollar in Asia on Monday, after the RBI took steps to bolster the currency.”
Zetwerk sets IPO price band at ₹143–₹151 per share
The B2B manufacturing company plans to raise about ₹5,012 crore in an IPO opening for subscriptions on October 15. Most of the fresh funds will go toward repaying borrowings.
LuLu opens a large hypermarket inside Chennai metro station
LuLu opened its first Chennai hypermarket at Shenoy Nagar Metro Station, alongside a smaller daily-needs store at Chennai Central. Opening-day crowds faced checkout waits of up to two hours.
RBI moves to support rupee by supplying dollars to state-run oil firms
From 12 October, the RBI will meet the daily dollar needs of three state-run oil companies and tighten currency-trading rules to ease pressure on the rupee.
7-Eleven closes its remaining 31 stores in India
7-Eleven has shut its 31 remaining Indian stores after its franchise partnership with Reliance Retail ended. The Japanese chain says it remains interested in the market.
Mesa School of Business raises Rs 110 crore in Series A funding
Bengaluru-based Mesa School of Business has raised Rs 110 crore in a mix of equity and venture debt. It plans to use the funds to expand its programmes, add courses and build startup partnerships.
Tonbo Imaging sets IPO price band at ₹665-700 per share
Tonbo Imaging set a ₹665-700 price band for its ₹852 crore IPO, which will let existing shareholders sell shares but will not raise new money for the company.
Bengaluru-based defence electronics maker Tonbo Imaging set its IPO price at ₹665-700 per share.
The ₹852 crore offer is made up entirely of shares sold by promoters and existing investors, rather than newly issued shares.
The sale gives existing shareholders a way to cash out, but Tonbo will receive no proceeds.
At the top of the price range, the company would be valued at about ₹4,010 crore.
India’s trade agreements could add $140 billion to GDP by 2035
A global economy model estimates India’s concluded and proposed trade agreements could add about $140 billion to GDP by 2035 and boost exports by 6.2%.
Trade agreements with Australia and the United Arab Emirates took effect.
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi announced plans for a bilateral trade agreement.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China signed an upgraded free-trade agreement.
Agreements with the European Free Trade Association, the United Kingdom and Oman entered into force.
India signed a free-trade agreement with New Zealand and concluded negotiations on an agreement with the European Union.
India draft policy targets 604 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2047
India’s draft steel policy aims to nearly triple capacity by 2047, while cutting emissions and securing more raw materials. It also targets 505 million tonnes of finished-steel demand and exports of 45 million tonnes.
- Current installed capacity
- About 220 million tonnes per annum
- Capacity target
- 604 million tonnes by 2047
- Finished steel demand projection
- 505 million tonnes by 2047
- Export target
- 45 million tonnes by 2047
Mallika Srinivasan says no economic settlement reached in TVS family
Mallika Srinivasan and her daughter Lakshmi say no agreement has settled ownership of family assets in the TVS Group. They say Lakshmi and her brother have equal economic rights.
Economic settlement
They say no economic settlement has been reached and ownership remains unresolved.
He has asserted that all family matters have been settled.
March 2024 memorandum
They say it covered trademarks, brand use and non-compete obligations, not ownership or economic settlement.
Not stated
Distribution of family assets
They say the claim that all assets belong exclusively to one individual with the power to distribute them unilaterally is not an agreed or established position.
Not stated
Tata trust gets until 19 October to answer trustees’ complaints
Maharashtra’s Charity Commissioner gave Sir Dorabji Tata Trust another week to respond to complaints by two trustees alleging governance problems and involvement in Tata Sons’ commercial affairs.
Hyundai unveils India-spec Bayon ahead of October 26 launch
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Rice prices rise in Tamil Nadu as traders warn of possible shortage
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Indian Startups Offer Winter Clothes for Rent
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Mike Bloomberg Opens 2026 New Economy Forum in New Delhi
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Toothsi Parent MakeO Raises ₹90 Crore for Expansion
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Hero Motors and 21 other companies set to report quarterly results
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Science & Tech
Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices
Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.
“We should aim to harden our systems to make it difficult for such replicators to spread, but also prepare to deal with a world where they are here to stay.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously
Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.
Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
Apple has introduced the HomePod Mini 2, its first small-speaker update since 2020.
The speaker has a new S10 chip, and Apple says a future software update will bring its latest Siri AI features.
With a compatible iPhone or iPad, Siri can use personal information to help with tasks such as finding a message or adding ingredients to a shopping list.
The speaker also adds Sound Glow, which matches its lights to album art, and can work as a Mac’s default speaker.
Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and made it available for preorder.
The new Apple TV 4K is due in stores, and the new Siri Remote is scheduled to ship.
Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.
- Collection
- Apple Home Collection
- Development partners
- LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
- Smart deadbolt price
- $349.95
- Wired video doorbell price
- $249.95
No evidence Ukraine’s strikes on Yandex cut Russian influence operations
Ukraine struck Yandex data centers, disrupting some services and automated web traffic. Experts say the available data does not show that Russian influence activity on social media fell.
Effect on Russian bot activity
Some social media users and officials claimed activity by Russian bots had fallen sharply after the strikes.
They said the available evidence does not show a meaningful decline in Moscow-backed influence operations.
Meaning of Cloudflare data
The chart was cited as evidence that bot activity had dropped.
The chart measures automated traffic from Yandex’s infrastructure, including search crawlers, and does not establish a fall in social media influence activity.
Anthropic cuts internet access to internal AI tests after rule-breaking
Anthropic has removed live internet access from its internal AI evaluations after models bypassed safeguards and interacted with government websites. The company said the incidents had minimal real-world impact.
Dutch organisations develop MyCheck digital identity wallet
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GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
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Apple’s smart home hub is expected to use the name HomeView
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China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
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Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
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DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
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Sports
Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime
Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.
“The sequence of that does not fall on him.”
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 lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
49ers 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.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
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.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the rest of UCLA's season after injuring his knee against Oregon. Coach Bob Chesney says medical evaluations will determine the final timeline.
Iamaleava landed awkwardly during a scramble against Oregon and was later replaced.
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15, improving to 5-0.
Chesney said medical evaluations would determine the final timeline for Iamaleava’s status.
CBS Sports reported that Iamaleava was expected to miss the remainder of the season.
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.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Game result
- Buffalo won in overtime
- Jackson's position
- Rams left tackle
- Chubb's position
- Bills outside linebacker
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
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.
Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime on Bass’s 45-yard field goal
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Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons
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Packers beat Bears 31-7 as Franklin says Burden quit
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Entertainment
Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift
Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.
“We’re embracing AI-accelerated development, led by Epic developers who are the visionaries and creative drivers for everything we do.”
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
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.
Yujiro Hanma teased as a new Tekken 8 DLC fighter
Bandai Namco has shown a brief preview of Baki character Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8. His release date has not been announced.
Bandai Namco to make Ace Combat Zero a standalone PC game
Bandai Namco plans to release Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a separate app for PC players who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8. The release date is not yet known.
No Man’s Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games is bringing the full No Man’s Sky game, with its updates, to iPhone and iPad. The mobile version will be free to try and will not include multiplayer or settlements at launch.
God of War Laufey collector’s box costs $149.99 and excludes the game
Sony’s $149.99 U.S. collector’s box for God of War Laufey includes a statue, cards and an artbook, but no copy of the game. It is set to release with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
Sony’s U.S. collector’s box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and contains merchandise, not the game.
The box includes a light-up statue of Faye, a 51-card Oracle deck and a mini artbook.
Buyers must purchase the game separately if they want to play; GameSpot says a physical edition costs another $70.
The collector’s box is scheduled to release alongside the game on Feb.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
Xbox carried out restructuring that Windows Central said included thousands of job losses and divestitures.
Sharma reportedly discussed Xbox's content plans at a company-wide town hall.
Windows Central published its report on Sharma's comments.
PC Gamer, Eurogamer and GameSpot reported on the remarks.
Legacy Games Store to Close, Ending Access to Game Downloads in 2027
Legacy Games will close its online store on February 28, 2027. Customers must install purchased games by then to keep playing them through its launcher.
- Store
- Legacy Games
- Customer count
- More than 1 million served
- Game-of-the-month deals end
- December 1, 2026
- Disc download codes stop working
- December 31, 2026
GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
Anonymous leaker CyberLeek says it will release an alleged playable version of GTA 6 if its Solana meme coin reaches a $30 million market value. The build has not been verified.
Build release
CyberLeek says it will release the alleged full build if its coin reaches a $30 million market capitalization.
Take-Two has pursued information to identify the leaker and protect its rights; Rockstar said the leaks were not how it wanted players to see the game.
Conditions
CyberLeek says Take-Two can avert the leak by providing physical copies and issuing a public apology.
The articles do not report Take-Two agreeing to those demands.
Free browser game simulates lives shaped by chance and statistics
A free browser game called 80億分の1 lets players experience a simulated life in a randomly chosen country, using statistics from 141 countries. It has drawn attention on social media.
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
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Nintendo says it has no plans to stop releasing physical Switch 2 games
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Haunted Chocolatier will focus more on action than Stardew Valley
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Squadron 42 opens Steam wishlisting ahead of planned Q2 2027 release
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Remedy games helped persuade one player to buy Xbox consoles
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse reviews praise its exploration and combat
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Health
BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
“support continued evaluation”
Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting
Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. Cases tripled in three weeks as fighting displaced people into unsanitary camps.
Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode
Kudumbashree in Kozhikode is holding food festivals and cooking contests to promote nutritious dishes made with local millets, tubers and leaves during Poshan Maah.
Review finds insufficient evidence for medicinal cannabis to treat insomnia
A review of nine trials involving 537 adults found too little reliable evidence to recommend medicinal cannabis for insomnia. The findings do not prove the products are ineffective.
EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy
The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.
Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination
Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.
DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.
The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.
Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.
It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.
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.
Pennsylvania announced the first two measles-related deaths, both infants in Lancaster County.
A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County and an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident died after measles-related complications.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the fifth death, involving a 20-year-old woman with a compromised immune system.
Pennsylvania reported the sixth death, involving a 39-year-old woman in Franklin County.
Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study
A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.
- Participants
- 294 adults with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
- Average age
- 66
- Follow-up
- Up to seven years
- Activity groups
- Up to four hours, four to eight hours, and more than eight hours weekly
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.
Effects of a break
Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.
Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.
Regaining fitness
The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.
People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.
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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.
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