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Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
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.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime after Donald recovers Cook fumble
Nate Landman forced a James Cook fumble that Aaron Donald recovered in overtime, but Buffalo blocked a Rams field-goal try and won 37-34 on Tyler Bass’ 45-yard kick.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass' 45-yard field goal
- Turnover
- Aaron Donald recovered James Cook's overtime fumble
- Fumble forced by
- Nate Landman
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
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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.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.
Poll finds many Americans think Trump favored personal business interests
A nationwide poll found 56% of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump prioritized his own business interests a lot, while 23% say he did the same for the country as a whole.
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.
Poll finds most Americans see Trump as profiting unethically or illegally
An AP-NORC poll found about six in 10 US adults believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically. Most also think he has prioritised personal and family business interests.
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.
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses after working for the short-lived U.S. government department led by Elon Musk.
DOGE operated during the first six months of President Donald Trump’s second term and sought to cut federal spending.
Businesses linked to former staff have raised at least $500 million, with work spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data centers.
Some companies are seeking government contracts, while others draw on knowledge their founders gained in Washington.
Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July
Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.
Musk said he planned to do less political spending in the future.
Musk gave more than $276 million to Republican groups.
News outlets reported the newly disclosed donations, ahead of a federal filing deadline.
Political committees are due to report their third-quarter finances.
Republicans face elections as they seek to hold their congressional majorities.
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.
- Hasan’s attack
- 13 people killed at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009
- Planned method
- Firing squad
- Proposed livestream date
- December 3
- Archbishop
- Timothy Broglio
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to help ease high fuel prices, but seven senators say the plan conflicts with a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
Legality
Seven senators say allowing Russian diesel imports runs counter to the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports and that the administration did not follow required procedures.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration is acting within its legal authorities.
Policy and impact
The senators say the US should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Trump says lower prices for Americans are a priority, and Bessent says the deal is good for Americans.
Poll puts Democrats 7 points ahead on generic congressional ballot
A NewsNation-DDHQ poll found Democrats leading Republicans by 7 points on the generic congressional ballot.
Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority
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Appeals court confirms Justice owes nearly $30 million to bond provider
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Kentucky Supreme Court review could revive impeachment effort
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Tillis says Trump’s Russian diesel deal may violate US law
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Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home in criminal investigation
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World
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
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.
Russia condemns France's seizure of tanker suspected of evading sanctions
France boarded the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, saying it suspected the tanker was part of Russia's shadow fleet. Russia called the seizure a breach of international law.
Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station
German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.
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.
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.
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
- MI5 chief
- Ken McCallum
- Suspected plot site
- RAF Fairford, western England
- Arrests
- Seven men were arrested and released on bail under investigation.
- Iran-linked operations
- More than 50 arrests over the past year, according to McCallum.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution
911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
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Business
IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
The IMF raised its forecast for Italy’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.8%, up from 0.5% in its July update.
IMF forecasts Italy inflation at 3.3% in 2026
The IMF expects Italy’s average inflation rate to reach 3.3% in 2026, above the euro area’s 3.1%, before easing to 2.8% in 2027.
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.
“We will extend measurement in every country in the coming months.”
IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
The IMF raised its forecast for Italy’s economic growth in 2026 from 0.5% to 0.8%.
ApritiModa will open 100 Italian fashion and craft sites to the public
The 10th ApritiModa event will open 100 fashion houses, workshops and craft sites across Italy on 24 and 25 October. Visitors can see where Italian fashion and craftsmanship are made.
EssilorLuxottica heir discloses drug addiction and renews criticism of company leadership
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio spoke about drug addiction and criticised EssilorLuxottica’s leadership after leaving his executive roles. He remains a shareholder in the eyewear company.
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.
European stock markets moved slightly higher as investors weighed economic forecasts and company results.
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow by 3.1% this year, but inflation may stop falling because of a supply shock linked to the war in the Middle East.
Technology shares fell in Milan, including STMicroelectronics, Technoprobe and Prysmian, following losses in Asian markets.
Investors also watched a dispute involving Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Intesa Sanpaolo, after MPS responded to Intesa’s improved offer without announcing a concrete counteroffer.
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.
The Disney x Golden Goose collection becomes available at GoldenGoose.com and select stores worldwide.
The customization tour kicks off at Golden Goose’s South Coast Plaza store in Orange County, California.
The tour is scheduled to visit cities including New York, Orlando, Miami, Mexico City, Milan, Paris, London, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul.
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.
- Survey sample
- About 8,500 workers
- Italian door-to-door sales workforce
- About 100,000 people
- Work-life balance and control over time
- Valued by nine in 10 respondents
- Regular use of digital tools
- 78%
MPS board raises concerns over Intesa offer but presents no alternative plan
MPS’s board reviewed Intesa Sanpaolo’s revised offer but announced no new plan. A shareholder meeting on Oct. 29 will consider competing proposals amid uncertainty over whether Intesa’s offer will proceed.
Offer certainty
The board said Intesa’s offer did not guarantee completion and left shareholders facing uncertainty.
Intesa revised its offer and made its continuation conditional on rejection of Lovaglio’s plan.
Strategic direction
MPS said its plan involving Banco BPM and Banca Generali would preserve the bank’s identity and create shareholder value.
Intesa’s plan would split MPS’s activities among different ownership and industrial groups.
Offer value
The MPS board said Intesa’s revised premium remained below the banking-sector average.
Not stated
Italian bank unions seek shorter hours and stronger welfare protections
Banks and unions have resumed talks on a new national contract, focusing on welfare and workplace wellbeing as unions seek shorter hours and stronger job protections.
Iper Tosano opens new Vimodrone store with more than 150 jobs
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Rome’s EUR Towers complex completes renovation
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Granarolo secures €450 million loan tied to sustainability targets
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Fake Booking.com reservations leave tourists without rooms at Venice hotel
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Business leaders interviewed at Assolombarda assembly in Milan
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US mortgage rates rise above 7.5%, highest level in three years
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Science & Tech
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
“Muse Spark was our first family of models, and now Muse Wonder is a much larger and more advanced class of models that brings us to the frontier”
Nadella calls for human-controlled emergency brakes on advanced AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says advanced AI systems should be built with safeguards that let authorized people monitor, pause or shut them down. He also called for stronger industry standards and disclosure of major failures.
Anthropic says AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models may be months away from copying themselves across internet-connected devices, though current models struggle to complete the process on their own.
Shanghai robot debuts with a rated payload above five tons
Shanghai Chaifu Robotics unveiled its CR5000-3700 at an industry fair in Shanghai, demonstrating that it can lift a vehicle. Its performance in continuous industrial use remains to be proven.
Saudi businesses shift focus from AI adoption to measurable returns
Saudi businesses are moving from adopting AI to measuring its effects on productivity, costs and services, as use of the technology grows.
Alibaba prepares Qwen Go AI assistant for claims, refunds and bookings
Alibaba is preparing Qwen Go, an assistant that can make claims, request refunds and book services for users. Sign-ups are opening in phases.
Fervo Energy plans to expand geothermal power with new funding and Google deal
Fervo Energy plans to build larger enhanced geothermal plants, using a $2.2 billion public offering and an expanded agreement with Google. The company aims to make geothermal power practical in more places.
Fervo Energy is aiming to expand geothermal power beyond places where it has traditionally been practical.
The company uses horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to open pathways through underground rock, allowing heat to be used to generate electricity.
Its approach could make geothermal development possible in more locations than conventional methods.
The company is betting that rising demand for electricity from AI will help scale up this enhanced geothermal energy.
Anthropic Warns AI Worms Could Spread Across IoT Devices Soon
Anthropic researchers say small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices without a data center. No full self-replicating AI worm has been demonstrated.
Anthropic tested models on unfamiliar hardware, including off-brand Android TV boxes.
The team tested models across a closed network of eight emulated Android devices.
SecurityWeek published the research findings.
Anthropic expects models with 30 billion parameters or fewer to reach GLM-5.2’s level if they keep improving at their historical rate.
CEATEC opens in Japan with AI-powered robots and machinery in focus
CEATEC 2026 opened in Chiba with 821 companies and organizations showing technology, including AI-powered robots and machinery. Organizers expect more than 110,000 visitors over four days.
- Exhibitors
- 821 companies and organizations
- Expected attendance
- More than 110,000 visitors
- Event length
- Four days, through Friday
- Startups and university research institutions
- 246, a record, up from 232 last year
Expert says AI disruption could bring benefits as well as risks
Nottingham Trent University’s Dr Kevin Hunt says AI could reshape society in beneficial ways, despite fears that advanced systems may threaten humanity.
AI's effects
Some experts warn that AI could pose an existential threat and drive humanity into extinction.
Hunt says AI disruption is not inherently negative and could unlock new possibilities.
Potential outcomes
Critics fear humanity could be wiped out or replaced by a successor species.
Advocates say AI could help solve difficult problems, improve manufacturing and automate dangerous tasks.
Meta launches Muse Wonder models to compete with leading AI systems
Meta has launched Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, its largest and most capable AI models to date. The company says they can handle complex tasks and remember useful details across conversations.
350 scientists call for international oversight of AI security failures
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Writer describes using Gemini Notebook to organize YouTube research
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Study finds mothers’ voices can reduce daughters’ stress
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Wikipedia Bans AI-Written Articles, Limiting AI to Translation and Proofreading
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Sports
Persija midfielder Fabio Calonego considers Indonesian naturalisation
The Brazilian midfielder says he is considering Indonesian citizenship and could pursue it after four more years playing in Indonesia. Representing the national team is not his main priority now.
“Depending on the situation, on the football side of things, people here have even suggested giving me citizenship.”
Saudi airport attacks raise safety concerns over 2027 Asian Cup
Attacks on Riyadh’s airport have raised concerns about the Asian Cup, scheduled to begin in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 7. The AFC has not announced whether the tournament will go ahead as planned.
Gamba Osaka beats Newcastle Jets 3-1 after coming from behind
Gamba Osaka scored three unanswered goals to beat Newcastle Jets 3-1 in the Asian Champions League Elite, extending the Jets’ winless start in the competition.
Nigel de Jong to remain KNVB top football director for four more years
Nigel de Jong will stay on as director of top football at the KNVB for another four years.
Laporta says Barcelona play the best football and aim for every title
Barcelona president Joan Laporta praised the team under Hansi Flick and said the club wants to compete for every trophy this season, ahead of a Champions League match in Istanbul.
Rayo Vallecano match abandoned after fans throw objects on pitch
Rayo Vallecano’s match against Athletic Bilbao was abandoned after fans threw paper planes and rubber balls on the pitch in protest against club president Raúl Martín Presa.
Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 to move out of the relegation zone
Coventry won 4-1 at home against Newcastle, earning their first home win of the season and climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Coventry City beat Newcastle United 4-1 in the Premier League at Coventry’s CBS Arena.
Jack Rudoni scored an early penalty, and 19-year-old Sidiki Cherif made it 2-0 soon after half-time.
Sven Botman pulled one back for Newcastle, but substitutes Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni scored late goals for Coventry.
The win was Coventry’s first at home this season and their second league victory in a row.
Venezia dismisses coach Giovanni Stroppa after six straight losses
Venezia has dismissed Giovanni Stroppa after losing its first six league matches. Paolo Zanetti, Davide Nicola and Roberto D’Aversa are among the possible replacements.
Following a loss to Lazio, the club considered its position for several days and then renewed its confidence in Stroppa.
Venezia lost 3-1 to Atalanta, its sixth straight league defeat.
The club officially announced that Stroppa had been relieved of his duties.
Missile alert delays Al-Nassr match in Riyadh by an hour
A security alert delayed Al-Nassr’s match against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana in Riyadh. The game went ahead, and Al-Nassr won 3-1 with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring.
- Teams
- Al-Nassr and Neftchi Fergana
- Competition
- AFC Champions League Elite
- Venue
- Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
- Delay
- About one hour, according to several reports
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 in first match after guilty verdict
City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, extending their perfect league start to six matches. It was their first game since a commission found them guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
Performance before the dismissal
Enzo Maresca praised City’s response to the controversy and said the team had dealt with the surrounding noise.
Andoni Iraola said Liverpool were the better team until Gravenberch’s red card.
Gravenberch’s dismissal
City went on to win after the dismissal; the sources do not give Maresca’s view of the decision.
Iraola said Gravenberch’s first foul was not a yellow-card offence and called the dismissal harsh.
Nigel de Jong extends contract as KNVB top football director for four years
Former Netherlands international Nigel de Jong will remain the KNVB’s director of top football for four more years, with his new contract starting on January 1.
FNL chief says hiring Dzyuba would require a large budget surplus
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Criciúma beats América-MG 1-0 to stay fifth in Série B
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Atlético Madrid host struggling Manchester United in Champions League
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Borussia Dortmund extends Niko Kovac’s contract long-term
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BVB extends agreement with Niko Kovac
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Four Serie A clubs have changed coaches since the season began
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Entertainment
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting
At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.
CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid
The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.
Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast
Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.
Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal
Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.
Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.
TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
- Title
- Remnants
- Writer and director
- Ti West
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Setting
- Woldmere Castle
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Women’s gym clothes
Nwodim mocked Gillis’ description with a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty”; Levy said short shorts do not make women whores.
Gillis joked that women in workout clothes “dress like whores.
Documentary to tell story of four founding Jackson 5 brothers
A new documentary will follow Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson, exploring their rise with the Jackson 5 and the different paths their lives took. It will be released as a feature film and a three-part series.
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Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
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Silvia Salis says assisted fertility led to her son’s birth
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Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis over joke about women at the gym
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Health
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy
Europa Donna Italia is urging breast care centres across Italy to follow specific quality standards and provide coordinated support for women with metastatic breast cancer.
Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
Gut microbes produce gases as they break down indigestible food. Research suggests these gases may affect digestion and offer clues about gastrointestinal health.
Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption
A network connectivity issue disrupted some services at Singapore public healthcare institutions on Tuesday. Services were restored by 4.37pm, and most patients later reported little impact.
Nearly 40 patients evacuated after fire at Georgia rehabilitation hospital
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta evacuated nearly 40 patients after an electrical fire began in an HVAC unit on Oct. 10. Firefighters contained the damage to the unit.
Orthopaedic specialist explains five common myths about arthritis
Dr Ankur Singh says smoking can raise arthritis risk, while exercise adapted to a person’s condition can help. He says evidence does not link knuckle cracking to osteoarthritis.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
Drinking water does not directly lower high blood sugar, according to diabetes educator and nurse Megan Asterino-McGeean.
She says staying hydrated can help prevent dehydration from making the situation worse.
When the body loses water, blood becomes more concentrated, which can raise a blood sugar reading.
High glucose can also lead the kidneys to remove more water through urine, increasing the risk of dehydration.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
The Asti local health authority launched the Communit-Action project.
The Asti health authority presented the project in Vilnius.
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
- Trials reviewed
- 12
- Participants
- More than 1,000 women
- Participant ages
- 40 to 65
- Study institution
- University College London
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.
Cause
Claimants say they developed NAION while using the drugs.
Some experts say there is little scientific evidence proving the drugs cause NAION.
Evidence
The article reports a 2024 study finding semaglutide users were around four times more likely to develop the condition than people taking other diabetes treatment.
Experts have questioned the validity of the claims, and the article says the possible mechanism has not been fully proven.
Dietitians suggest three steps for making a more satisfying smoothie
Dietitians recommend choosing a suitable liquid, adding produce and checking for nutritional gaps. The right ingredients depend on whether the smoothie is a meal, snack or workout drink.
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