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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.
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.
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.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
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.
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.
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
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.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
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Experts say Alberta cannot opt out of federal programs
Experts say Alberta cannot opt out of federal programs. The available text does not explain which programs or why opting out is considered impossible.
B.C. party leaders to present plans to Vancouver business leaders
The leaders of B.C.’s three major parties are set to present their plans at a Vancouver business event less than two weeks before the provincial election.
Campaign signs vandalized and missing in Manitoba election races
Candidates in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie say campaign signs have been stolen or damaged ahead of this year’s municipal elections.
“It’s quite upsetting. It certainly is a drain in the campaign and takes time from dealing with the actual issues in this ward”
Kenney and Notley to oppose Alberta leaving Canada at event
Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley will speak at an Edmonton event opposing separation, days before voters decide on 10 referendum questions.
Former rivals Notley and Kenney to appear together before separation vote
Former political rivals Notley and Kenney are set to attend an event ahead of a vote on separation.
Alberta referendum advance polls set to open this week
Elections Alberta says it is ready to deliver the referendum as advance polls are set to open this week.
Poll shows Chow’s lead narrowing against Bradford in Toronto mayoral race
A poll says Olivia Chow’s lead over Bradford in Toronto’s mayoral race has narrowed. No polling figures or details are provided.
A poll shows Chow’s lead has narrowed against Bradford in Toronto’s mayoral race.
The contest is for mayor of Toronto.
The headline does not give the size of either candidate’s support or how much the lead has changed.
It also does not identify Bradford by a first name.
Poilievre to press for tariff-free trade during Detroit visit
Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to visit Detroit and urge tariff-free trade, focusing on the auto sector as U.S. tariffs on Canadian vehicles remain in place.
Mike Rogers released a video saying Canada is not the enemy.
Rogers said in a debate that he wanted a deal with Canada and that current tariffs were too high.
Poilievre was scheduled to hold a press conference in Windsor before going to Detroit to meet business leaders and give American interviews.
Trump has threatened to increase the US tariff on Canadian autos to 50 per cent.
Record 222,550 voters cast advance ballots in Toronto election
Toronto says 222,550 eligible voters cast advance ballots, more than in any previous city election. Election day is Oct. 26.
- Advance ballots
- 222,550
- Advance voting period
- Oct. 6–11, 2026
- Highest-turnout day
- Oct. 11, with 53,363 voters
- Election day
- Oct. 26, 2026
Alberta advance voting opens for 10-question referendum
Advance voting runs Tuesday to Saturday ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum on 10 questions about immigration, constitutional issues and the province’s future in Canada.
Purpose of the first nine questions
Premier Danielle Smith hopes yes votes will give her leverage in negotiations with the federal government.
Skogstad questions whether these are appropriate referendum questions and says the government lacks full authority to act on some constitutional matters.
Meaning of the results
The government is asking voters to express views on the questions.
Skogstad says some questions are broad or combine issues, making the results difficult to interpret.
Canada’s military faces aging equipment and years of neglect
Canada’s military faces aging equipment and concerns about readiness as the country plans billions of dollars in new defence spending.
Retired general says Canada lacks staff for two fighter fleets
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Benchmark Canada compares more than 40 measures of the country’s performance
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Poll finds broad Canadian support for closer ties with the EU
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Canada begins deportation proceedings against Chinese community leader
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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.
“The incident at RAF Fairford “is not unique. There have been other examples, not just in the U.K. but around the world,”
Explosives spill from truck carrying mortar grenades in Granada
A truck carrying mortar grenades and other explosives spilled part of its load onto the A-4002 in Granada. Authorities activated a pre-emergency phase and closed the road.
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
Ukraine investigates whether missile malfunction caused MiG-29 crash
A Ukrainian MiG-29 crashed in Odesa region in August 2026. Investigators are examining whether a missile malfunction caused the crash; the pilot ejected safely.
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
Two stolen Renoirs recovered in France as police suspect another heist was planned
French investigators recovered two Renoir paintings worth about €4.2 million from behind a wall after the September theft. Four men face preliminary charges, and police said they feared another museum robbery was imminent.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
Russia says it arrested a Japanese journalist in the Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying.
The man worked for Japan’s Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, but Russian officials have not named him.
Russia’s Federal Security Service alleges he gathered information about the country’s defense capabilities for a Japanese intelligence agency.
It says he was preparing to leave Russia when arrested, then was flown to Moscow and placed in custody.
Saudi-led coalition warns civilians before reported strike on Sanaa oil site
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Yemen’s capital before a planned operation. Houthi media later reported that the site was hit.
The Houthis seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities, according to the Straits Times.
The Saudi-led coalition urged civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company's Sabah central station in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation.
Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa.
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.
- Team size
- 17 members
- Island
- Nikumaroro, Kiribati
- Object under investigation
- Taraia Object
- Aircraft sought
- Lockheed Electra 10E
US threatens to halt intelligence sharing and weapons channel over Ukraine strikes
The Trump administration warned Ukraine it could suspend intelligence sharing and the PURL weapons channel unless Kyiv stops attacks on Russian energy facilities. The warnings came as Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
Strikes on Russian energy sites
The administration reportedly demanded that Kyiv halt strikes on Russian energy facilities.
Ukraine said it was willing to respect an energy ceasefire, but wanted details and said it should cover energy infrastructure on both sides.
Ceasefire terms
Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire.
Zelensky said the announcement was news to him and that Ukraine was awaiting details from the American side.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
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Russian warehouse insurance costs surged as drone attack risks rose
The average warehouse insurance rate in Russia rose 13 to 20 times year over year in the third quarter of 2026. Drone attack risk accounted for more than 90% of premiums.
“In the third quarter of 2026, it already accounted for more than 90% of the premium”
Moscow Fashion Week signs four international agreements
The event reached agreements for Russian designers to show collections in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kenya and Bangladesh. Participants are discussing deals worth nearly 350 million rubles.
Russia and US discuss diesel supplies after sanctions waiver
Russian and US companies and energy ministries are negotiating diesel supplies. US sanctions on Russian diesel shipments have been temporarily eased.
Sberbank files to declare Russian fuel company EuroTrans bankrupt
Sberbank filed a bankruptcy petition against EuroTrans in a Moscow region court on Oct. 12. A fuel trader filed a similar petition the same day.
What state contributions and withdrawals may look like under PDS in 2027
The story focuses on how much the state may add to PDS savings in 2027 and when people may be able to withdraw the money.
Russian court awards apartment owners 15 million rubles over defects
After the Supreme Court reviewed a case involving serious defects in a 2013 apartment purchase, a regional court awarded two owners 15,094,479 rubles.
Investigation alleges Deloitte helped conceal Abramovich assets and avoid tax
Investigations based on leaked records allege that advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to hide assets in Cyprus companies and reduce tax liabilities. Deloitte Cyprus signed off on some accounts.
Investigations say advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to conceal assets and reduce tax bills.
The allegations involve the Russian billionaire’s Cyprus-based companies and Deloitte’s Cyprus office, which reviewed or signed off on some accounts.
Cyprus required companies to publish financial statements, so advisers allegedly made it appear that valuable assets and funds belonged to companies in the British Virgin Islands instead.
One company’s accounts showed about $672 million in assets before revised accounts listed just $75,000.
Russia says diesel exports could return to pre-crisis levels by year-end
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia could export 3 million to 3.5 million metric tonnes of diesel a month by year-end, above the volumes Donald Trump announced.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, after which Russian diesel exports fell.
Trump announced that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel.
Novak said Russia could increase diesel exports to 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year.
Russia suspends sales of several Chinese truck models over safety violations
Russia’s Rosstandart halted sales of several truck and special-equipment models from JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG after finding they failed safety and environmental requirements.
- Affected truck brands
- JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG
- JAC model
- K7 tractor unit
- Dongfeng model
- DFRZ-35 light truck
- Foton model
- 77N5BJ medium-duty truck
Alfa-Bank buys 4.85% stake in Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema
Alfa-Bank bought a 4.85% stake in the Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema.
Tax debt collection can block or divert credit card payments in Russia
People in Russia say attempts to pay credit cards are being blocked or redirected to tax debts. The tax service says banks must follow the legal payment order.
Tax debts can divert payments meant for Russian credit cards
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Russia produced 72.7% more grain than it consumed in 2025
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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 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 has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.
The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.
Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.
The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.
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.
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.
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.
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Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.
“It's been a fantastic season for me winning in Paris and New York and knowing that I will finish the year on top of the rankings is just a dream come true”
Alex Eala loses Wuhan opener but has more matches ahead
Alex Eala lost to Chinese qualifier Shi Han after winning the first set at the Wuhan Open. She is still due to play doubles there and compete in Hong Kong in November.
Alexander Bublik smashes racket and cooler, then wins at Shanghai Masters
Bublik smashed his racket and a drinks cooler after losing the first set to Brandon Nakashima, cutting his hand. He recovered to win in three sets.
UN rights office condemns racist abuse aimed at Coco Gauff
The UN human rights office condemned racist abuse posted online against Coco Gauff after her match against Sun Xinran at the WTA 1000 event in Beijing.
Zverev and Bublik meet in the Shanghai Masters round of 16
Alexander Zverev and Alexander Bublik are set to face each other in the round of 16 in Shanghai.
Alex Eala and Zeynep Sonmez lose in Wuhan Open doubles first round
Eala and Sonmez lost 6-2, 6-3 to Dayana Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina. Eala is expected to play in Ningbo, Tokyo and Hong Kong over the next three weeks.
Davidovich beats Hurkacz to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
Alejandro Davidovich beat Hubert Hurkacz in three sets to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. He will next face France’s Arthur Gea, ranked 44th.
Alejandro Davidovich beat Hubert Hurkacz 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) at the Shanghai Masters in China.
The Spanish player recovered after losing the first set, breaking Hurkacz’s serve twice in the second and winning a close final-set tie-break.
It was Davidovich’s second win over Hurkacz in two weeks; he had also beaten the Polish player in the Chengdu final.
The result sends Davidovich to his sixth Masters 1000 quarter-final, and his first since Monte Carlo in 2025.
Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva withdraw from Wuhan Open
After meeting in the China Open final in Beijing, Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva both withdrew from the Wuhan Open. Zheng cited fatigue after a demanding run of matches.
Zheng beat Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final.
Zheng and Andreeva withdrew from the Wuhan Open.
The Wuhan Open singles main draw started.
Retired Kei Nishikori reflects on his career and French rivals
The former world No. 4 from Japan looks back on his career, his love of clay courts and his relationships with French players.
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Career status
- Retired
- Highest ranking
- World No. 4
- French player singled out
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Isner and Querrey oppose ending best-of-five Grand Slam matches
John Isner and Sam Querrey say men’s Grand Slam matches should remain best-of-five sets, disagreeing with Juan Carlos Ferrero’s prediction that the format will soon end.
Future of best-of-five
Ferrero predicted that five-set matches at Grand Slams would soon be a thing of the past.
Isner said the five-set format should stay, and Querrey said he agreed.
Players' views
Ferrero's prediction was not accompanied by a stated view about how many players support the format.
Isner said the majority of players want to keep five sets; Querrey estimated about 98% of top-100 players would agree.
Rafa Jódar faces Botic Van de Zandschulp for a place in Shanghai quarter-finals
Jódar meets Van de Zandschulp in the Shanghai Masters round of 16, with a quarter-final place at stake. The match is scheduled for about 6 a.m. Spanish time.
Qinwen Zheng wins her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open
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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”
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.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast
Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.
RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen
RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
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.
Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.
Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.
He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.
Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.
12.
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.
James Talarico attended Kacey Musgraves’ concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Talarico thanked Musgraves on social media, and Noem posted that she preferred Ella Langley and Ken Paxton.
Musgraves replied to Noem on X with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog, Cricket.
Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury
Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.
- Facility
- Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey
- Reported departure
- Around 1 a.m. Saturday
- Reported condition on return
- Conscious and able to speak
- Injury
- Head injury; circumstances unknown
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.
Intent
Her lawyer said the incident was not intentional and that missed medication, a head injury and altitude left her severely confused and disoriented.
Blair faces charges alleging she assaulted a police officer and a nurse; the allegations have not been established in court.
Celebrity treatment
Not stated.
Judge Kahn said Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.
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.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
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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”
A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer
Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.
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.
Racist abuse against NHS staff from minority backgrounds is increasing
Nearly three in 10 NHS staff from ethnic minorities say patients have harassed, intimidated or assaulted them. The NHS says it will strengthen prevention and security.
Small trials suggest semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use
Two small clinical trials found promising but mixed signs that oral and injectable semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use. Larger studies are needed.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection
Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.
Pope Leo XIV announced during the Angelus prayer that doctors had found a nodule in his lung and that he would have surgery.
According to Corriere della Sera, the Pope underwent a check-up for what was thought or hoped to be inflammation, and the nodule was found.
The Pope kept his scheduled engagements, according to Folha, and cancelled his other commitments through October 20.
The Pope is expected to be admitted to hospital; the surgery date has not been announced.
The expected post-operative hospital stay is about one week.
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
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.
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