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Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
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.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Politics
Brazil election court halts union newspaper comparing Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil’s election court chief ordered a petroleum workers’ union to stop distributing a newspaper comparing presidential candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, after a complaint from Bolsonaro’s campaign.
“Public freedoms are not unconditional and no individual right can become a shield for unlawful conduct.”
São Paulo plans 30 billion reais climate response package
São Paulo state plans to announce a climate response package worth about 30 billion reais, including measures to prepare for possible heavier rain linked to El Niño.
Flávio Bolsonaro says he will back ending Brazil’s 6x1 work schedule
Presidential candidate and senator Flávio Bolsonaro said he will support a constitutional amendment ending the 6x1 work schedule. The Senate is due to vote on Wednesday.
Brazil launches system to block phones in prisons without court orders
Brazil has launched a program to block identified phones and radio signals in prisons without needing a court order. Prison authorities will identify devices, and the telecom regulator will carry out the blocks.
Brazil's Senate resumes debate on ending the six-day workweek
The Senate resumes debate on a proposal for a five-day workweek and 40 weekly hours. A first vote is planned for Wednesday, as government and opposition dispute the timetable.
Brazil’s election court orders removal of misleading video about Lula rally
The TSE ordered Flávio Bolsonaro and allies to remove posts within 24 hours after a video from Chile was presented as showing drug use at a pro-Lula rally in São Paulo.
Datafolha to publish new Lula–Flávio Bolsonaro runoff poll on Thursday
Datafolha is due to release a new poll on the presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro on Thursday, Oct. 15. Its previous poll put Bolsonaro ahead, 52% to 48%.
Datafolha is set to publish a new poll on Brazil’s presidential runoff between Lula of the Workers’ Party and Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party.
The results are due Thursday, Oct.
15, from 6:30 p.m.
The survey was conducted from Oct.
At least three trans women elected to state assemblies in Brazil
Sofia Favero and Natasha Ferreira won their first terms, while Dani Balbi was re-elected. A fourth seat depends on a court decision about Linda Brasil’s candidacy.
Sofia Favero defended her doctoral thesis on health care for trans children.
Sofia Favero and Natasha Ferreira were elected for the first time, and Dani Balbi won re-election.
At least three trans women are expected to serve in state assemblies.
Allies seek cabinet posts as Flávio Bolsonaro considers naming ministers early
After Flávio Bolsonaro led the first-round vote against Lula, allied parties began seeking posts in a possible government. He is considering naming two or three ministers before the runoff.
- Early appointments
- Flávio is considering announcing two or three ministers before the second round
- Republicanos
- Discussed the possibility of naming two ministers
- União Brasil and PP
- Each have discussed seeking two ministries
- Agriculture Ministry
- Flávio promised the ruralist caucus would choose the minister
Lula campaign accuses Meta of limiting its posts before Brazil runoff
Lula’s campaign says Meta restricted the reach of his posts and alleges election interference. Meta denies the charge, and Brazil’s electoral court has given it 48 hours to explain.
Alleged restrictions
The campaign says Meta restricted the delivery and promotion of its posts and affected their reach.
Meta says the allegations are false and unsupported by the facts.
Effect on the election
The campaign says the reported issues risked giving Flávio Bolsonaro an advantage and disrupting fair competition.
Meta says it follows electoral rules and is committed to equal conditions on its platforms.
Technical problems
The campaign says the issues were unexplained and raised suspicions of interference.
Meta says many reported problems were not limited to Brazil or specific accounts.
São Paulo police target illegal betting platforms in fraud investigation
Police arrested three people and searched locations in São Paulo as part of an investigation into illegal betting platforms linked to losses for at least 10 million people.
Hackers take over Brazil’s Ancine website with political messages
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Marina Silva criticizes bolsonarismo in post about children
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Farmers threaten to invade Indigenous land in Pará if Flávio Bolsonaro wins
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Poll finds 50% disapprove of Lula’s government and 44% approve
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Brazil minister questions opposition support for ending six-day workweek
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Rio police operation targets alleged drug and weapons network linked to officers
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World
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.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
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.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
19-year-old jogger escapes attack on forest path in Bavaria
A 19-year-old woman was attacked and injured on a forest path near Oberviechtach in Bavaria last Thursday. Police are seeking witnesses as they investigate.
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.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
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.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
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.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
Two cyclists critically injured in separate crashes in St. Gallen
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Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
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Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
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RET cancels all Rotterdam buses during Wednesday's transport strike
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Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning
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Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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Business
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff the company needs new game ideas to survive.
She made the comments at an internal town hall last week, according to a transcript cited by Windows Central.
Sharma said Xbox must build lasting new franchises as well as support its best-known games.
Her remarks come as Microsoft reorganises its gaming division around established brands such as Fallout and other major series.
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
Trump returned to the White House, according to the article.
Trump family businesses rapidly expanded their real estate empire and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
Voice of Alexandria published the article reporting the AP-NORC poll results.
Kalshi traders expect US inflation to stay high after a likely 2026 peak
Kalshi traders expect US inflation to remain elevated, with September CPI forecast at 3.6% year over year. They see limited odds of new highs this year.
- September CPI forecast
- 3.6% year over year
- August CPI increase
- 3.4% year over year
- May 2026 inflation peak
- 4.2% year over year
- Chance of a 2026 inflation high
- Just under one in three
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
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Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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Science & Tech
A 1960 study predicted a population doomsday for November 13, 2026
Physicist Heinz von Foerster’s 1960 paper projected population growth would reach an impossible extreme on November 13, 2026. Growth has since slowed, and population is now expected to peak later this century.
“Our great—great—grandchildren will not starve to death”
Land carbon storage rebounded in 2025 after two years of decline
Preliminary research estimates that land ecosystems absorbed more carbon in 2025 as tropical forests recovered. Scientists warn that another drop may follow as a powerful El Niño brings heat and drought.
International timekeepers set to vote on ending leap seconds
The 69 member states of an international standards body are due to vote on a proposal to end leap seconds, which keep atomic time aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation.
Amazon fires and a strong El Niño threaten regional rainfall
Rising fires in Amazonas and a potentially record-strength El Niño could worsen drying in parts of the Amazon, weakening rainfall that supports farming, reservoirs and cities across Brazil.
Researchers try to restore California kelp forests by reintroducing sunflower sea stars
Researchers off Monterey are placing sunflower sea stars on the seafloor to help control purple sea urchins, which have consumed much of California’s kelp forests.
Mining pressures protected areas as wildlife populations decline in Africa
WWF’s Congo Basin director says mining has no place in protected areas as new analyses highlight industrial pressures and steep wildlife declines.
Pacific buoy recorded a 17.6-metre rogue wave nearly three times its neighbours
A buoy near Ucluelet, British Columbia, measured a 17.6-metre wave in 2020. Research published in 2026 found a possible warning signal, but precise prediction remains out of reach.
A buoy near Ucluelet, British Columbia, recorded a 17.6-metre wave on 17 November 2020.
The wave was nearly three times as high as the surrounding waves, making it exceptionally large compared with nearby water, though not the tallest ever measured.
Scientists say it likely formed when waves of different sizes and frequencies temporarily combined.
Rogue waves matter because they can threaten ships, offshore structures and, if close enough to shore, people on beaches.
Chinese team proposes equipment including a tank for underwater use
A Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that can switch roles across land, water, air and electronic warfare. The designs have reached prototype and field testing.
The researchers said the tests had proved the designs' feasibility.
The researchers said the designs had advanced towards engineering application and combat-oriented validation.
Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days
A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.
- Forecast period
- Four days
- Telangana rainfall since June
- 61.6 cm, against a normal 78.9 cm
- Telangana rainfall deficit since June
- 22%
- October rainfall so far
- Zero
Political identity shapes trust in science in Brazil, columnist argues
The column links political views in Brazil to trust in scientists and examines the Bolsonaro camp’s approach to Covid-19, climate change and research funding.
Who can produce trusted science
The article says Bolsonaro-aligned groups describe their own doctors and studies as “patriotic science” and oppose what they regard as corrupted mainstream science.
The article describes mainstream science as the approach those groups challenge.
What science should do
The columnist says scientists’ loyalty is to method and evidence, not to those who trust or distrust them.
The article says Flávio Bolsonaro favors funding areas such as technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, and tying research funding to productive impact.
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.
Vienna team demonstrates a self-stabilizing thorium nuclear clock
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Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town
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Mostly stable weather forecast across Spain, with scattered light rain
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Ringed barn owls will help assess wildlife-friendly farming
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Sports
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.
A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.
Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
Josh Allen is back as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after a strong Monday night performance, with Brock Purdy close behind. Denzel Boston is now favored for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
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Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
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Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
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FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7
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Entertainment
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.
“You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar.”
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.
Leonor wears Army uniform as Spain marks National Day in Madrid
At Spain’s National Day parade in Madrid, King Felipe VI wore an Air and Space Force uniform while Princess Leonor wore an Army uniform after completing training with all three services.
Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal reconcile after calling off engagement
Actor Akriti Agarwal said she and Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw have chosen to be together again, weeks after ending their engagement. She said outside opinions influenced her decision.
Silvia Salis says assisted fertility led to her son’s birth
The mayor of Genoa says she and her husband, Fausto Brizzi, turned to assisted fertility after a year of trying for a child. Their son Eugenio was born in 2023 and has his mother’s surname.
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.
Monique Smit says she sometimes misses brother Jan amid estrangement
On a podcast, singer Monique Smit said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him. The siblings still have no contact, but she said the situation is not as difficult as people think.
Singer Monique Smit spoke about her brother Jan on the podcast Huilen is voor jou te laat, hosted by Wilfred Genee and Jan Paparazzi.
Monique and Jan are Dutch singers from Volendam, and the siblings currently have no contact.
She said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him.
Monique said she still sings songs by Jan and other Volendam artists during her own performances.
Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan
Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan have married after dating for nine years. His mother, actor Julianne Moore, shared the news on Instagram.
Caleb and Morgan confirmed their romance while studying at Davidson College, according to E! News.
Caleb and Morgan got engaged.
Caleb and Morgan married.
Moore announced the marriage on Instagram.
Amber Portwood says boyfriend has supported her through mental health journey
The Teen Mom alum says she has been dating a private partner for nearly a year and describes him as a steady source of support while she manages bipolar disorder.
- Relationship length
- Almost a year, according to Portwood
- Partner's identity
- Unnamed
- Partner's description
- Calm; from a “very sweet Catholic family
- Mental health conditions mentioned
- Bipolar disorder; Us Weekly also says she has discussed borderline personality disorder
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.
Account of the shooting
Federal officials said agents were trying to arrest a man with an alleged criminal history who refused to leave his car and hit two government vehicles.
Mamdani said ICE agents surrounded Belgal’s vehicle before firing and that there was no reasonable way to identify them as ICE agents.
Assessment of the agents’ actions
The Department of Homeland Security defended the agents’ actions.
Mamdani called what happened an outrage and said there was no explanation for federal officers firing so many rounds into a car with a five-year-old inside.
Sean Combs returned to Fort Dix after reported head injury
Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken by ambulance from a New Jersey prison for treatment of a reported head injury and later returned. His listed release date is now March 2, 2028.
Russell Brand’s London trial begins with jury selection
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Maurício Mattar says joke was not aimed at Alexandre Frota’s politics
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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.”
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
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.
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
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.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
- Outlet
- CNN
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Video length
- 1:22
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
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.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
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Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
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