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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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.
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”
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.
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.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.
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.
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 host Formula 1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 and Rwanda have agreed a 10-year deal for a race at a planned circuit near Kigali. It could begin in 2030, once construction is complete.
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.
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.
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Hiker Sahil Jilani, 24, found dead at Abrams Falls after search
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Politics
Viral video does not show Mahfud MD becoming Indonesia’s attorney general
Fact-checkers found that a video claiming Mahfud MD was appointed attorney general reused footage of his 2025 appointment to a police reform committee. ST Burhanuddin remains attorney general.
“President Prabowo appoints Mahfud MD as attorney general”
Indonesia Will Not Declare Forest Fires a National Disaster
President Prabowo's government says it can still manage the fires, with 639.23 hectares burning across six priority provinces. Discussions are ongoing about Malaysia's offer of firefighting help.
Indonesia says 639 hectares remain ablaze as hotspots rise
Indonesia reported 639.23 hectares still burning across six priority provinces, while satellite-detected hotspots across Sumatra rose. The government says it will not declare a national disaster for now.
Indonesia warns of scams promising faster opening of MBG kitchens
The National Nutrition Agency says people posing as officials are asking prospective MBG kitchen partners for money in exchange for faster approval.
Indonesia Clarifies Roles of New Land Reform Agency and Land Ministry
Officials are defining the duties of Indonesia’s new National Agrarian Reform Agency to prevent overlap with the land ministry and improve coordination on land reform.
Prabowo Visits Indonesia’s National Museum With Schoolchildren
President Prabowo Subianto visited Jakarta’s National Museum on National Museum Day and discussed plans to improve more than 200 cultural sites across Indonesia in 2026.
Gibran Says Criticism Should Prompt Government Policy Reviews
Vice President Gibran said criticism in a two-year review should lead the government to reassess its policies and improve how it works. The review gave the administration low performance scores.
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka welcomed criticism of the government led by President Prabowo Subianto.
The criticism came in a two-year review of the Prabowo-Gibran administration released by the Center of Economic and Law Studies, known as Celios.
The survey found 75 percent of 1,122 respondents felt stressed by government policies, citing concerns including prices, jobs and law enforcement.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the administration scored 4.6 among the general public and 2.8 among experts, while Gibran scored 4.9 and 2.2, respectively.
Indonesia Permanently Bans Exports of Lobster Larvae
Indonesia has permanently banned lobster-larvae exports and will focus on raising lobsters at home. A new task force will target illegal shipments.
The government banned exports of lobster larvae under a regulation issued during Susi Pudjiastuti’s leadership.
Edhy Prabowo signed a regulation reopening lobster-larvae exports.
The government closed exports again under a regulation issued during Sakti Wahyu Trenggono’s leadership.
A new regulation again allowed lobster larvae to be caught for aquaculture, including outside Indonesia.
Trenggono announced the permanent export ban and the government’s focus on domestic farming and enforcement.
Jakarta Governor Holds Off on Ending Odd-Even Traffic Rule Until MRT Reaches Kota Tua
Pramono Anung says Jakarta’s odd-even traffic rule should stay in place until the MRT line reaches Kota Tua. The line is expected to reach Harmoni and Monas in 2027.
- Governor
- Pramono Anung
- Policy
- Jakarta’s odd-even traffic rule
- MRT route
- Pondok Labu to Kota Tua
- 2027 target
- MRT line to reach Harmoni and Monas
Hasyim and Doli trade accusations over an election regulation
Former election commission chief Hasyim Asy'ari says an article in a 2023 regulation was discussed and approved with lawmakers. Ahmad Doli Kurnia says he was not involved in discussing it.
Article 18(3) discussion
Doli says that, to his knowledge, the provision was not included in discussions with the DPR.
Hasyim says Doli attended the meeting where the draft was discussed and approved, and signed its conclusions.
Alleged insertion
Doli has backed claims that the provision was inserted without the DPR’s knowledge.
Hasyim denies that it was secretly inserted or manipulated and says no participant recorded an objection.
Responsibility
Doli questions Hasyim’s account and has challenged the KPU to disclose details of the alleged insertion.
Hasyim says the provision was a shared responsibility of those who took part in the meeting.
Indonesia police chief replaces director of economic crimes unit
Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto appointed Suhasto to lead the National Police’s special economic crimes directorate, replacing Ade Safri Simanjuntak, who was reassigned.
Central Java launches low-cost food sales to curb price rises
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Indonesian Lawmaker Urges National Disaster Status for Forest Fires
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Jakarta opens 2026 waste-sorting awards to residents
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Government official says Gibran cannot be impeached after court ruling
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Smoke from Merauke fires disrupts life in Mimika
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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”
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.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot
The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.
Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.
Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo
Former president Joseph Kabila has launched a political and military coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The group says it aims to unite resistance forces and may use force.
One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.
The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.
Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.
Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.
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.
Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.
Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.
Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.
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.
- Suspect
- Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
- Victim
- Anna Yagi, 39
- Location
- A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
- Arrest
- Oct. 4, 2026
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.
Responsibility
Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.
Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.
Nature of the incident
Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.
Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.
China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh
China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.
Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
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Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
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Business
Türkiye’s wind capacity could cut gas imports by $4 billion a year
The Turkish Wind Energy Association says Türkiye’s wind power capacity of more than 16 gigawatts could reduce annual natural gas import costs by nearly $4 billion at current prices.
“Türkiye’s wind power capacity, which exceeds 16 gigawatts, provides the opportunity to save nearly $4 billion annually in natural gas imports at current energy prices”
Turkey’s auto production and sales fall as domestic vehicle sales rise
In the first nine months of 2026, Turkey’s vehicle production and total market shrank, but sales of domestically made cars and light commercial vehicles increased.
Türkiye’s fresh vegetable exports reach $822.7 million in nine months
Türkiye earned $822.7 million from fresh vegetable exports between January and September, up 10% from the same period a year earlier. Tomatoes and peppers made up about 70% of export revenue.
Oil exploration planned in a major tourism area
A headline says oil exploration is planned in an area described as a tourism hub, but gives no further details.
Dollar trades near 49.24 lira and euro near 55 lira in Turkey
On Tuesday, October 13, the dollar traded at about 49.24 lira and the euro at around 55 lira in Turkey.
Turkey’s vehicle production fell 5.9% in first nine months of 2026
Turkey produced 971,159 vehicles from January to September, down 5.9% from a year earlier. Domestic vehicle sales also fell, while automotive exports rose in value.
Turkey sets e-notification rules and deadlines for tax groups
Turkey has set deadlines for tax groups required to join its electronic notification system, with a 30 November deadline for those not yet enrolled.
Turkey’s Finance Ministry has set new rules for its electronic tax-notification system in a regulation published in the Official Gazette.
The system is compulsory for corporate tax payers, some individuals taxed on business or professional income, certain partnerships and people involved in the first registration of specified vehicles.
Those in the required groups who had not joined by 11 October must apply by 30 November 2026.
People who start a business later must join within 15 days of starting work, while existing users who joined before 1 July can keep using their current login details.
Nine face legal action in second wave of Turkish check-fraud probe
Authorities launched operations in Ankara and other provinces in a second wave of a check-fraud investigation, identifying 11 new suspects and starting legal proceedings against nine.
An operation was carried out in connection with check fraud, the investigation into which later entered a second wave.
Simultaneous operations were conducted in Ankara and other provinces, and legal proceedings began against nine suspects.
Türkiye’s retail sales rose 10.1% year on year in August
Türkiye’s overall trade sales volume rose 0.6% from a year earlier in August, while retail sales volume increased 10.1%, official data showed.
- Retail sales volume
- Up 10.1 percent year-on-year in August
- Retail sales volume
- Up 1.4 percent month-on-month in August
- Overall trade sales volume
- Up 0.6 percent year-on-year in August
- Wholesale trade sales volume
- Down 1.9 percent year-on-year in August
Turkey says public funds will not cover liquidation of troubled investment funds
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz says no public money will be used to liquidate seven companies and 131 troubled funds, while investigations continue.
Turkish home textile sector plans overseas wholesale hubs
Turkey’s home textile industry plans shared warehouses and wholesale centres in the US, Europe and Africa to expand beyond its strong reliance on European buyers. Ghana is set to be its first African move.
Bursa chamber's new leadership to focus on SME financing
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Çukurova farmers seek more support and debt relief
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Rural digital center opens in Konya to help local producers reach new markets
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Science & Tech
Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw
A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
Epic Games is making a major shift toward AI to speed up the development of its games, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Oct.
12.
The American company makes Fortnite and also provides its Unreal Engine development software to other studios.
Epic says it is moving developers into new roles to make greater use of AI, with Sweeney saying the aim is to help teams build more and better products.
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.
Meta invested US$14 billion in Scale AI and hired its co-founder Alexandr Wang.
Meta launched its Muse Spark model.
Meta launched Muse Code, a product for AI-assisted coding.
Meta launched the Muse agent app and revealed Muse Charm, a handheld AI hardware product, at its Connect developer conference.
Meta unveiled Muse Wonder and Wonder Full.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
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.
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Microsoft president calls for enforceable global AI safety rules
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NICT warns of attacks on servers behind public apps
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Sports
Conor McGregor joins TikTok while recovering from knee injury
McGregor debuted on TikTok holding a baby goat. He is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to remain out of the UFC until 2027.
“What’s up, folks? It’s Mac here with a mega announcement,”
AEW WrestleDream 2026 set for Oct. 17 in Orlando
AEW WrestleDream 2026 will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 17 in Orlando. Will Ospreay is set to defend the AEW World title against seven challengers in a new match type.
Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit
The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.
Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto
Islam Makhachev is reportedly expected to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, if negotiations continue as planned.
Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks
Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.
Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory
Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as special guest referee.
CMLL confirms six matches for October 13 Arena Mexico card
CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show in Mexico City on October 13, including a main event between Mascara Dorada and Zandokan Jr.
CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show on Tuesday, October 13, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City.
The main event is Mascara Dorada against Zandokan Jr. The card also includes tag-team and six-person tag-team matches.
Two of those matches are scheduled as best two out of three falls contests.
The event is one of two CMLL shows taking place that day.
AEW names confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle in Hiroshima
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and other wrestlers are confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle on November 3 in Hiroshima, with several championship matches planned.
Wrestling Observer reported that five AEW wrestlers had been confirmed for Power Struggle.
NJPW Power Struggle is scheduled to take place in Hiroshima.
Andre Fili Says He May Pursue Pro Wrestling After MMA
After a second-round knockout win over Kai Kamaka III, UFC fighter Andre Fili said he may try pro wrestling after MMA and plans to use steroids to get bigger.
- Fight record after win
- 26-14
- Opponent
- Kai Kamaka III
- Result
- Second-round knockout
- Professional fighting began
- 2009
Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22
Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory to win the TNA World Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the promotion’s history.
Kayla Harrison says she is ready to return after neck surgery
The UFC women’s bantamweight champion says neck surgery left her unsure she would feel like herself again. She is scheduled to defend her title against Amanda Nunes on Nov. 14 in New York.
Callum Smith to challenge Dmitry Bivol for titles in Russia
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WWE Sets Crown Jewel Matches, Keeps Riyadh as Planned Venue
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Amir Khan criticizes Floyd Mayweather over comeback rumors
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Paulo Costa says he plans to fight before year’s end amid UFC dispute
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Pereira accuses UFC of shaping support for Gane-Hokit title fight
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Frankie Kazarian Wins Third Straight TNA Call Your Shot Gauntlet
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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.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Sean Lennon says he and Julian received equal inheritances
Sean Lennon said he and his half brother Julian inherited the same amount from their father, John Lennon, with Julian’s trust slightly larger by a negligible amount.
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.
Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Princess Eugenie posted a video of Jack Brooksbank holding their two-month-old daughter, Adelaide, as she marked their eighth wedding anniversary.
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.
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.
Shane Gillis hosted “SNL” and joked about women’s workout clothes in his monologue.
Dan Levy posted a reaction criticizing the jokes.
Ego Nwodim shared a gym photo and a post-workout meal photo with pointed captions on Instagram Story.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.
- Agency
- INTENTION
- Closure date
- March 31, 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Reason cited
- Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder
Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early
Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.
Development time
Schofield said Krafton promised three extra months and then withdrew them, forcing the game to ship.
Schofield said Krafton thought the game was a complete failure; Krafton’s own account is not included in the sources.
Management and development
Schofield said many of the studio’s problems were caused by Korean management.
Schofield said Krafton required a PlayStation 4 version, which he said would cost an extra $20 million; the sources do not include Krafton’s response.
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.
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Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival
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Xosé López García wins Galicia’s 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize
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Health
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.
“[The doctor] said right away, stop taking Ozempic”
Authoritarian parenting linked to depression and aggression in children
A study in China found that rigid, authoritarian parenting is linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children. Experts say repeated violence and coercion can harm children’s emotional development.
Mexico’s military hospital fills just 56% of prescriptions in 2026
Mexico’s Central Military Hospital filled about 56% of prescriptions in 2026, leaving many patients to pay for medicines themselves. The shortfall comes after years of declining supply rates.
Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV says doctors found a small, early-stage lung nodule and recommended surgery. The Vatican expects him to stay in hospital for about a week.
Pope Leo XIV enters Rome hospital for planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Tests will show whether it is cancerous and whether he needs further treatment.
UK demand for pears rises as nutritionist highlights health benefits
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% from the same period a year earlier. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert highlighted their fiber and other nutrients.
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% compared with the same period a year earlier.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said pears offer fiber, water and useful nutrients.
A medium pear has about 6 grams of fiber, which can support regular bowel movements and feed gut bacteria.
Research links regular pear consumption with lower heart and stroke risk, though the reasons are not fully established.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
The WHO says more than 800 million children have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, and is launching a week-long campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.
A study led by researchers at China’s Southeast University estimated that the highest numbers of lead-poisoning deaths were concentrated in China, India and Bangladesh.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead poisoning caused 3.5 million deaths and more than 71.5 million years lost to disability worldwide.
The WHO’s week-long awareness campaign is scheduled to begin.
Regular exercise linked to slower decline in people with Parkinson’s
A study of 294 people with Parkinson’s found that those who were more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though it cannot show exercise caused the difference.
- Participants
- 294 people with Parkinson’s
- Follow-up
- Up to seven years
- Most active group
- More than eight hours of physical activity a week
- Study journal
- Neurology
Dietz & Watson is redesigning cold cuts amid health concerns
As health concerns and falling deli-counter sales put pressure on cold cuts, Dietz & Watson says it is close to completing a line of redesigned products.
Health concerns
Critics say cold cuts contain additives and have been linked to health problems.
The company is redesigning its products as “clean” cold cuts.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.
Studies differ on whether sperm counts are falling worldwide
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