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Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism

Trump says the U.S. will import Russian diesel to ease fuel prices. Lawmakers from both parties say the plan could help finance Russia’s war in Ukraine and may violate U.S. law.

“The harm to the Ukrainians is real”
William TaylorFormer US ambassador to Ukraine and Atlantic Council senior fellow

Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July

Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.

Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.

Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms

At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.

Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s dispute with watchdog group over DOGE

The Supreme Court is set to hear Donald Trump’s dispute with a watchdog group over DOGE. No details of the case or hearing date are provided.

Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents

The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.

The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over internal documents.

DOGE is seeking to keep its internal documents from being handed over.

The dispute is about access to DOGE’s internal records.

The source does not provide details about the documents or the background to the dispute.

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GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts

Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.

Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.

A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.

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.

Search date
Oct. 12, 2026
Location
Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.
Investigating agency
Homeland Security Investigations
Investigation status
Ongoing federal criminal investigation

US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution

Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Purpose of public broadcast

Broglio questioned the value of broadcasting the execution and said it could harm the military’s reputation.

Hegseth said making the event public would help people understand the serious consequences of such acts.

Participation by Catholic service members

Broglio urged Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request exemption because participation would violate Church teaching.

Hegseth described using military members to carry out the execution; the sources do not state his view on religious exemptions.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says flu caused campaign absence

James Talarico said he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. A mental health clinic in Ohio denied claims that he was treated there.

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”
Rumen RadevBulgarian prime minister

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.

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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.

Iran Britain

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.

Business

Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership

Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.

“Getty Images is uniquely trusted around the world as the unparalleled leader in premium visual content”
Mark GettyGetty Images co-founder

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.

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.

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.

Traders on Kalshi, a prediction market, expect US inflation to remain high even if it has already peaked this year.

They forecast that September consumer prices rose 3.6% from a year earlier, up from 3.4% in August.

That September figure is due Wednesday, and the forecast matches economists’ estimate cited in the reports.

The inflation contracts are settled using official data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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.

JP Morgan lowered its Apple price target to $340 over supply constraint concerns.

Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had told select suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component production because of soft demand.

JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 and maintained its Overweight rating.

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.

Works cited
At least 427 Warner-controlled works
Defendants
Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
Court
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Followers
36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm

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.

Starbucks Financial Times report

Takeover plans

Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.

The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.

Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target

Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.

Science & Tech

Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.

“the simplicity, reliability, and privacy of iPhone and Apple Home to a new suite of smart cameras, thermostats, and a door lock.”
AppleCompany

SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor in one subscription

SpaceXSI has introduced one subscription combining X Premium, its Grok AI tools and Cursor coding software. Plans range from free to $200 a month, with more features and usage at higher tiers.

Googlebook faces criticism over missing apps and unfinished features

Commentators say Google’s Android-based laptop platform has app gaps and incomplete phone integration, making its premium price hard to justify against established laptops.

AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI content without permission

The AFL has told gambling partner Sportsbet to stop using players in AI-generated social media videos without approval. Sportsbet removed the videos after the AFL Players’ Association raised concerns.

iOS 27 Shared Albums can keep new photos and videos at full resolution

Apple’s iOS 27 lets upgraded Shared Albums store newly added photos and videos in their original formats. The files count toward the album owner’s iCloud storage.

Apple is expected to unveil new smart-home products

Apple is expected to announce smart-home devices at an event today, including a home hub with a screen. The products are expected to rely on its updated Siri assistant.

Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates

Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.

Realme and OnePlus have shared schedules for ColorOS 17 updates on their phones and tablets.

The companies use ColorOS following recent restructuring, and the new version is part of Oppo’s global rollout.

The first updates are due on October 29, starting with the Realme GT 8 Pro, OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4.

More premium models are scheduled for October 30, including the Realme GT 7 Pro and OnePlus 13.

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Oppo sets ColorOS 17 rollout for October 29 across dozens of devices

Oppo says its Android 17-based ColorOS 17 update begins rolling out globally on October 29. More than a dozen Oppo devices are scheduled for updates this month, with more to follow through early 2027.

Oppo revealed ColorOS 17 to global markets and confirmed a device rollout schedule.

The Find X10 series is set to go global with ColorOS 17.

The ColorOS 17 rollout is scheduled to begin globally.

Oppo plans to continue updating devices.

Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward

Apple says Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward. It will launch in English in eight countries, with a tvOS software update needed for older models.

Compatible models
Apple TV 4K, 2nd generation or later
Beta software
tvOS 27.2
Launch language
English
Launch markets
United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom

Meta will keep camera glasses on sale despite concerns over secret filming

Meta says it will not remove its camera-equipped AI glasses from sale, despite acknowledging they are sometimes used to record people secretly in public. Dutch organizations are bringing a court case.

Dutch organizations Meta

Whether the glasses should remain on sale

Their decision to take Meta to court follows the company keeping the glasses on sale.

Meta says it is not planning to remove the glasses from sale.

Apple classifies the 2017 Apple TV 4K as vintage

Apple has added its first Apple TV 4K, released in 2017, to its vintage products list. Repairs may be harder to arrange, as parts availability can limit service.

Sports

Saracens dismiss academy player Totoa Auvaa after St Albans incident

Saracens dismissed 21-year-old forward Totoa Auvaa after an internal investigation into an incident in St Albans. Police are investigating an alleged assault there.

“We will not be making any further comment on this matter.”
SaracensRugby club

Wild forward Nico Sturm leaves game after puck hits his head

Nico Sturm left Minnesota’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights late in the first period after a puck hit him in the head.

Nick Blakey leaves Sydney Swans for North Melbourne after hotel scandal

North Melbourne secured defender Nick Blakey in a major trade with Sydney. Blakey apologised for his role in the Pullman Hotel incident, which led to club suspensions and a police investigation.

Lakshya Sen loses to Chou Tien Chen in Denmark Open first round

India’s Lakshya Sen lost 18-21, 21-13, 15-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen and exited the Denmark Open after a 63-minute match.

Jakob Schubert completes the first repeat of a 9c climbing route

The Austrian climber completed DNA in France, becoming the first person to repeat a route graded 9c, the highest level of climbing difficulty.

India recall Krishan Pathak for Asian Champions Trophy squad

India have recalled goalkeeper Krishan Pathak and kept most of their Asian Games gold-winning team for the Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab. Harmanpreet Singh will captain the 18-player squad.

Mikey Lewis left out of England’s World Cup opener against Tonga

England have left half-back Mikey Lewis out of their opening men’s World Cup team against Tonga in Perth. AJ Brimson starts at full-back, while Jack Welsby is on the bench.

England have left Mikey Lewis out of their men’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga in Perth.

The Hull KR half-back is one of three non-playing reserves, despite making England’s tournament squad ahead of 2025 Super League Man of Steel Jake Connor.

Harry Smith will partner captain George Williams in the halves.

AJ Brimson was chosen at full-back ahead of Jack Welsby, who is on the bench.

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Final Demand disqualified after positive test; Mullins fined

Final Demand was disqualified from second place in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham after testing positive for mepivacaine. Trainer Willie Mullins was fined £1,100.

Final Demand finished second in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.

Final Demand tested positive for mepivacaine, and an investigation examined the failed test and missing CCTV footage.

Reports said Final Demand had been disqualified and Mullins fined £1,100; Cheltenham was fined £5,000 for the CCTV rule breach.

Safiya Al Sayegh ends professional cycling career for religious reasons

The UAE rider, who was the women's peloton's only hijabi cyclist, has retired at 25. She said continuing felt wrong because of her religious beliefs.

Age
25
Professional debut
Joined UAE Team ADQ in 2022
National titles
Multiple titles in the UAE
Continental championships
Finished on the podium at the Asian Continental Championships

Softer autumn golf courses can help players score better

As UK courses soften after a dry summer, more receptive greens and fairways may give golfers better scoring chances, according to the writer.

Shorter hitters The article’s author

Distance off the tee

Shorter hitters may say they lose the advantage of extra distance from firm summer fairways.

The author argues that finding fairways is just as beneficial as gaining 10 or 20 yards of run.

Matt Duchene to miss up to three months after core muscle surgery

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene had core muscle surgery and is expected to miss up to three months, the team said Monday.

Entertainment

‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales

Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to ‘The Social Network’ earned $5.5 million in US theaters on its opening weekend, far below the earlier film’s $22 million debut.

“authentically and faithfully represent[ing] a real person”
Mikey MadisonActor who plays Frances Haugen

Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career

Ben Affleck says the Justice League reshoots were a low point in his career, criticizing how Zack Snyder was replaced after stepping away from the film.

A new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ adaptation heads to theaters

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, which is heading to theaters.

Live-action ‘Moana’ remake starts streaming on Disney+ Oct. 21

Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ remake will begin streaming on Disney+ on Oct. 21, with Catherine Laga’aia making her film debut as Moana.

Four classic French films set for new releases

Les Films du Jeudi announced new releases of four restored French films, including Jean Renoir’s 1924 debut and a lesser-known Jean-Paul Belmondo comedy.

‘Goldfish’ and ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ lead Busan project awards

Indonesian project ‘Goldfish’ won three awards at Busan’s Asian Project Market, while Indian project ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’ won two.

IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits

The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.

IDFA will open its 39th edition with “White Tiger Column”, a documentary about young recruits in Myanmar’s resistance movement.

The film follows the volunteers through 45 days of training at a jungle camp as they prepare to fight for their freedom.

Directed by Robert Mentov, Dwight Jantzi and Bryan Dickie, it will have its world premiere at the festival.

The festival runs in Amsterdam from Nov.

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Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16

Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.

Apple announced Remnants, according to the articles published that day.

Remnants is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Vision Pro.

Godzilla Minus Zero brings Godzilla and King Ghidorah back to theaters

The sequel’s trailer hints at a new monster threat, while its filmmakers describe recording Godzilla and King Ghidorah’s roars outdoors. The film opens in Japan on Nov. 3 and the US on Nov. 6.

Director
Takashi Yamazaki
Japanese theatrical release
November 3
US theatrical release
November 6
Previous film's worldwide box office
$114 million for Godzilla Minus One

Documentary examines Gülen movement’s legacy and future after his death

A documentary premiering on YouTube on October 17 looks at Fethullah Gülen’s teachings and the movement’s schools, crackdown and life in exile after his death.

Turkish government Gülen movement supporters

Accusations

The government accused Gülen and his movement of organizing the failed 2016 coup and said the movement remains a security threat.

Gülen denied involvement and condemned the coup attempt; supporters describe prosecutions as punishment for their religious beliefs and associations.

Crackdown

The government pursued alleged members after the coup attempt.

Supporters describe the prosecutions as punishment for their religious beliefs and associations.

Antonio Banderas to Play Hernán Cortés in AI-Heavy Film

Antonio Banderas will star as Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in a film expected to use substantial AI. Filming has begun in Paris, with more planned in Spain.

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.”
Franklin County coroner’s office spokespersonCoroner’s office spokesperson

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.

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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.

Alignment Healthcare Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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.

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests

Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.