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.

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.

Britain says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was likely behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford in southern England.

The base hosts US military aircraft and has been used in the war on Iran, which began on February 28 after US and Israeli strikes.

Five British men were arrested near the base on September 27 on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences; they were not charged and were released on bail, and two other men were also arrested and released.

Britain sanctioned two Iranian nationals over alleged hostile activity and summoned Iran’s ambassador for talks.

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.

Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, its first update to the small smart speaker since the original launched in 2020.

The new model keeps the same design but adds an S10 chip and comes in refreshed colors.

Siri AI features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, which lets the speaker use personal context and connect with apps such as Messages and Calendar.

A new feature called Sound Glow makes the speaker’s top light up in time with music.

Former NBA guard KJ Simpson is expected to sign with Galatasaray, a Turkish basketball club.

The agreement has not been formally confirmed, but an announcement is expected soon.

Simpson, a 2024 draft pick, spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets before Denver released him near the start of training camp this fall.

He has made 56 NBA appearances, while his G League career includes averages of 19.3 points, 5.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.

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.

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.