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Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
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.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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.
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.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
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Politics
Mexico blocks accounts linked to 15 US-designated Northwest Cartel subjects
Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit blocked accounts belonging to four people and 11 companies designated by the US over alleged links to a Northwest Cartel financial network. The measure is preventive, not a final finding of responsibility.
“In coordination between Mexican and US authorities, cooperation mechanisms are being strengthened to prevent the misuse of the financial system, identify networks of illicit financial operations and weaken the economic structures of organized crime.”
Morena calls for release of people detained at Guadalajara water protest
Morena called for people detained after a protest over water quality and shortages in Guadalajara to be identified and released. The march ended in clashes between protesters and state police.
Mexico suspends non-essential activities in four states as Hurricane Simón nears
Mexico suspended non-essential activities in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Nayarit from 4 p.m. Saturday as Category 4 Hurricane Simón approached, with landfall forecast for early Sunday.
Mexico Senate committees approve restrictions on phones in schools
Senate committees unanimously approved a bill restricting personal device use in basic education schools. The full Senate was due to debate and vote on it later that day.
Mexico’s congressional committee approves 2027 fees and income tax bills
The committee approved proposed changes to federal fees and income tax rules for 2027. The full Chamber of Deputies is due to continue reviewing the economic package.
Mexico’s poverty rate fell to 29.6% from 2018 to 2024, Morena says
Morena says 13.4 million people in Mexico left poverty between 2018 and 2024, as the poverty rate fell to 29.6%, citing national statistics.
Mexico plans six prisons with capacity for 18,480 people
Security chief Omar García Harfuch announced plans for six new prisons after a riot in Mazatlán left 12 inmates dead and about 10 injured.
After deadly clashes at El Castillo prison in Mazatlán, Mexico announced plans for six new prisons in Sinaloa, Nayarit, the State of Mexico, Chiapas, Veracruz and Sonora.
The clashes last week left 12 inmates dead and about 10 injured.
The six facilities are planned to hold 18,480 people in total.
Construction is set to begin in Sinaloa, where the new prison is planned for 2,640 people.
Mexico reports sharp drops in homicide and violent vehicle robbery
At a morning briefing, Mexican officials said daily intentional homicides fell by more than 52% from September 2024 to September 2026, while violent vehicle robbery fell by 55%.
The daily homicide rate fell by more than 52%, with 45 fewer homicides per day recorded in September 2026 than two years earlier.
Seven states accounted for half of the national total of intentional homicides.
Marcela Figueroa Franco presented national crime indicators covering data through September 30.
Sheinbaum holds daily news briefing amid health workers’ protests
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum held a briefing at the National Palace on October 13. Health workers have been protesting pay increases and conditions at some hospitals.
- Briefing date
- October 13, 2026
- Location
- National Palace
- President
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- Health institute director
- Zoé Robledo, head of the Mexican Social Security Institute, might attend
PAN open to alliances to block Morena and opposes tourism fee increase
PAN leader Jorge Romero says the party may form electoral alliances where they could help block Morena. The PAN also plans to oppose a proposed increase of more than 60% in a tourism-related fee.
Electoral alliances
PAN is considering alliances where they could help stop Morena’s advance.
No view on possible alliances is stated in the article.
Non-resident fee
PAN will vote against an increase of more than 60%, which it says would harm tourism.
The increase is included in the 2027 Economic Package; the article gives no response from Morena.
Mexico’s finance committee approves income tax reform bill
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies finance committee approved an income tax reform bill by 26 votes to nine. The full chamber is expected to debate and vote on it this week.
Mexico lawmakers advance limits on company tax deductions
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Recordings link Amílcar Olán to Dos Bocas business claims
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IMSS workers block roads in Mexico City ahead of national march
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Opinion piece argues recent Mexican reforms do not amount to a new constitution
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Mexico’s electoral institute confirms 33,065 identities using biometric data
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Mexico tax reform advances to lower house floor vote
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World
Tourism falls at Mexico’s beach resorts as costs, seaweed and safety concerns weigh
International visitors to Cancun’s airport fell 12% in September from a year earlier. A stronger peso, smelly seaweed and safety concerns are among the factors cited.
“1980년대 이후 멕시코 최대 규모의 재정적자를 물려받은 현 정부에도 압박을 가하고 있다”
India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
India’s new resident mission in San Jose began operating on October 10, with the aim of strengthening ties and expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America.
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 but threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast
Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 3 as it moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Authorities issued high alerts and closed Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily.
Hurricane Simón forecast to reach Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm
Simón is forecast to reach the Mazatlán area on Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. Authorities have issued alerts as it moves toward Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Iguazu Falls access temporarily closed as river levels surge
Authorities closed tourist access to Iguazu Falls in Argentina after heavy rain pushed river flows above six times the average. The park said access would reopen Tuesday as flows declined.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
Authorities seize 48 drones and explosives in Sinaloa operation
Mexican security forces seized 48 drones, explosives, weapons and other equipment in operations across Sinaloa from Oct. 9 to 11. They also found and disabled a clandestine synthetic-drug laboratory in Culiacán.
Mexican security forces carried out coordinated operations in several municipalities in the state of Sinaloa from Oct.
9 to 11.
In El Rosario, they seized 48 drones, batteries, fiber-optic cable, ammunition, body armor and tactical uniforms.
In the nearby community of Cacalotán, they found homemade explosives and a vehicle with improvised armor.
Fire hits native vegetation reserve at Terra Santa farm in Mato Grosso
A fire reached a legal reserve at Fazenda Iporanga in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso. Terra Santa says it will assess the damage after the fire is under control.
Terra Santa reported that a fire had affected part of Fazenda Iporanga.
The company called in the Fire Department and a specialist team to help fight the flames.
The company provided a drone operator to map the affected area, requested operational support from the Nova Maringá city government and hired machinery to open firebreaks.
Terra Santa said it would assess the affected area, possible impacts and whether further notifications to authorities were needed.
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
- Deaths
- At least five reported in the latest CBC and Guardian accounts
- Missing
- CBC reported six people missing in Baja California; other reports gave different totals
- Ensenada rescue
- 32 people rescued by helicopter, including 22 foreigners
- Chilpancingo death
- A 71-year-old man
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
Storms are expected across parts of south-central Brazil on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 90 km/h and heavy rain forecast in Paraná.
10-year-old girl dies after drowning at water park in Ceará
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Fatal crash rate on western São Paulo highways reaches eight-year high
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Venezuela hands Álex Saab associate Álvaro Pulido over to the US
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Brazilian law allows protective orders based on a woman’s account
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Man dies after São Paulo police fire 24 shots during incident
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South Korea plans $300,000 in aid for quake-hit Panama
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Business
BW ESS plans more than €1bn in battery projects in Italy
BW ESS has projects under construction in Italy and 1 GW of fully approved projects. The company says its Italian portfolio could attract more than €1bn in investment.
Alfa Romeo shows Cuorerosso concept as a possible design direction
Alfa Romeo has shown the Cuorerosso, a 2+2 coupé concept that may never reach production but signals a possible direction for the company’s designs.
Ilva workers’ protest disrupts fuel supplies to Puglia airports
Workers blocking access to an Eni refinery in Taranto have stopped fuel trucks from leaving, prompting fuel warnings at Bari and Brindisi airports and changes to local bus services.
“The situation is constantly monitored by the company in relation to the evolution of the protest and the restoration of normal supply conditions”
IMF warns global economy may be nearing its limit after a run of shocks
The IMF says the global economy has weathered recent shocks, supported by energy supply shifts and AI investment, but warns that further geopolitical disruption could strain it.
European stocks edge higher as Milan tech shares fall
European markets traded slightly higher, while technology shares fell in Milan. Investors also watched bank deal-making and luxury stocks after LVMH reported nine-month revenue.
Rakuten TV plans audience measurement in Italy from 2027
Rakuten TV expects to begin measuring the audience for its channels in Italy in 2027, giving advertisers verifiable data. Its business services are also expanding into the US, Middle East and Japan.
Iper Tosano to open in Vimodrone on October 15
The new Iper Tosano supermarket will open at Vimodrone shopping centre, with more than 45,000 products, 1,500 parking spaces and over 150 new employees.
Iper Tosano will open a new supermarket in Vimodrone on October 15, at the Vimodrone shopping centre near Milan.
It will be the chain’s third store in the Milan area and its eighth in Lombardy.
The store will cover more than 7,000 square metres and stock over 45,000 products, including food, household and personal care goods, and pet supplies.
Shoppers will also be able to order online for collection at a Drive area or home delivery.
Italian cruise ports set summer record as 2026 passenger numbers rise
Italy’s cruise ports handled 6.1 million passengers from June to August, up 4.5% from 2025. Researchers forecast 15.4 million passengers for the full year.
Italy’s cruise ports handled 6.1 million passengers and recorded 2,314 ship calls.
Risposte Turismo’s summer figures and full-year forecasts were reported ahead of Italian Cruise Day.
The 13th Italian Cruise Day is scheduled to take place in Livorno.
Naples police seize fish-processing business over wastewater permit
Naples Metropolitan Police seized a fish-processing business in Mugnano di Napoli after finding it lacked a permit to discharge wastewater into the public sewer system.
- Business location
- Via Aldo Moro, Mugnano di Napoli
- Business size
- About 400 square metres
- Products processed
- Cod and stockfish
- Authority
- Naples Metropolitan Police environmental section
Golden Goose and Disney Launch Mickey & Friends Collection and Store Tour
Golden Goose and Disney are launching Mickey & Friends sneakers, clothing and accessories on Oct. 13, with customization events planned at stores in several countries through early December.
Italian door-to-door sellers value flexible hours, survey finds
A survey of about 8,500 Italian direct sellers found that nine in ten value work-life balance and control over their schedules. Most use digital tools, and many say they build lasting trust with customers.
IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
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IMF forecasts Italy inflation at 3.3% in 2026
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IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
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ApritiModa will open 100 Italian fashion and craft sites to the public
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MPS board raises concerns over Intesa offer but presents no alternative plan
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EssilorLuxottica heir discloses drug addiction and renews criticism of company leadership
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
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.
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.
Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149
The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.
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.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
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Sports
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
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.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
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.
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Entertainment
Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to launch political podcast
Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch High Stakes on Oct. 14 with Vox Media. They plan to discuss political issues ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.
Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.
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.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate
After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
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.
- Age
- 34
- Breaking Bad role
- Walter White Jr.
- Seasons on the show
- All five
- Disability advocacy
- Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
AI use in the novel
Orélien has been accused of using generative AI extensively to write the novel.
He says no sentence in the book was created by a machine.
Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
Shakira closed her Madrid residency on Oct. 12 with guest performers including Maluma, Laura Pausini and Bizarrap. The 13 shows at Macondo Park drew about 700,000 people, according to Shakira.
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Health
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.
“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
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.
Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure
Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.
Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
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.
In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.
The mice then had a period with no exercise.
The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.
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.
- Study population
- More than one million women
- Lab tests analyzed
- More than 300 million
- Study cohorts
- United States and Israel
- US dataset
- 52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes
US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.
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.
Gene-targeted treatment shrinks tumours in some advanced cancers
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