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Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to secure a 7-3 win.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
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Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
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Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
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Politics
Russian feminist activists shift to practical support as public work faces pressure
As authorities restrict activism and reproductive rights, Russian feminist groups are working less publicly and helping women with urgent needs such as money, medicine and access to abortion.
“People’s needs aren’t about information or knowledge, but rather money, medication and logistics, such as driving a woman to another region to help her access an abortion.”
Russian lawmaker urges faster rise in minimum wage to 35,000 rubles
A Russian lawmaker has called for the minimum wage to reach 35,000 rubles sooner than the current 2030 target. She also proposed raising the living minimum for pensioners and working-age people.
Road repairs in Ulan-Ude linked to fewer windshield replacements
A Ulan-Ude driver says he has gone more than 10 years without replacing his windshield as road conditions improved. The city has repaired more than 150 road sections since 2017.
Audit Chamber criticizes lower excess-profits tax rate for gold miners
The Audit Chamber raised concerns about a government bill to tax excess profits from natural-resource companies, with particular criticism of the lower rate for gold miners.
Russian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for calls for terrorism and unrest
A bill backed by Russia’s government would increase penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest, including up to six years in prison for online calls for unrest.
Former Sverdlovsk lawmaker accused of driving on road shoulder
A video shared by Baza shows former regional lawmaker Alexey Korobeynikov being accused of using a road shoulder to pass a traffic jam. The location is not specified.
Russian Court Raises Exiled YouTuber Michael Nacke’s Sentence to 14 Years
A Moscow court sentenced exiled journalist Michael Nacke to five years in prison in absentia, bringing his combined sentence to 14 years.
A Moscow court sentenced journalist and YouTuber Michael Nacke to five years in prison in absentia, raising his combined sentence to 14 years.
Nacke is a Kremlin critic who lives outside Russia and makes Russian-language videos about Russia’s war against Ukraine.
He was already sentenced in absentia to 11 years in 2023 for spreading what Russian authorities called false information about the military.
The latest case concerns a 2024 video that investigators said called for actions against state security.
Some Russian pensioners to receive November payments early
Russian pensioners whose payments are normally due on 4 November will receive them early because of the National Unity Day holiday. Bank transfers are scheduled for 3 November.
In some cases, payments due on 4 November may begin arriving.
Payments to bank cards are scheduled, and postal pension deliveries begin.
Bank pension payments are set to resume on the standard schedule.
Postal pension deliveries are scheduled to end.
Andrei Vorobyov discusses robot production in Moscow Region in China
Andrei Vorobyov discussed producing robots in Moscow Region during a visit to China. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Andrei Vorobyov
- Topic
- Robot production in the Moscow Region
- Location of discussion
- China
Russia plans two pension increases in 2027, bringing average to nearly 30,000 rubles
Russia plans to raise insurance pensions twice in 2027, with the average old-age pension forecast to reach 29,924 rubles by year-end.
Russia’s Supreme Court reconsiders deadline for apartment defect claims
Russia’s Supreme Court sent a buyers’ claim over serious apartment defects back to an appeals court, saying the deadline had been assessed incorrectly.
Margarita Simonyan deletes post threatening to leave Yandex
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More than 10,000 Saratov residents received pension savings as lump sums
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Putin says Russian businesses need confidence and state support
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Russia lowers budget oil-price assumption to $50 a barrel for three years
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Waste cleared from the Baikal highway after prosecutor’s intervention
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Budget for 2027–2029 includes pension indexation and minimum wage rises
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World
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
“It is not going to have any impact on prices. The first amount [due to be shipped to the US] is so small.”
Pennsylvania grandfather kills eight people in Erie home shooting
A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including children and a pregnant woman, in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, then took his own life. Police are investigating what led to the shooting.
Durham police warn of online group coercing children into harmful acts
Durham Regional Police say an online network called “The Com” is targeting young people and coercing some into harmful or criminal activities. They urge adults to talk with children and report safety concerns.
Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, was due to be sentenced in Las Vegas. He faces life in prison without parole and says he will appeal.
Truck and bus collide head-on in Delta, B.C
A truck and a transit bus collided head-on in Delta, British Columbia. The available information does not provide details about injuries or what led to the crash.
Composer Don Spike says he won 50,000 won in lottery
South Korean composer Don Spike posted that he matched four lottery numbers and won 50,000 won. He recently opened a restaurant in Gyeongju after serving a prison sentence for drug offences.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
Inquest begins into Toronto woman’s death after fall from balcony
A coroner’s inquest has begun into the 2020 death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a Toronto apartment balcony while police were in her home.
Regis Korchinski-Paquet died after falling from a high-rise balcony while police were in her home.
The inquest was announced.
The coroner’s inquest began.
Michael Mosbach, Neil Peart’s longtime security and riding partner, dies
Michael Mosbach, who worked with RUSH drummer Neil Peart for decades, has died after a battle with glioblastoma. He later organized a charity event raising money for brain cancer research.
- Role
- Peart’s longtime security and motorcycle riding partner
- Nickname
- Praetorian
- Charity event
- Bubba Bash” raised money for brain cancer research
- Cause of death
- Glioblastoma, according to Consequence
Man arrested after handing himself in over death of Jayda Allen Bonner
Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, was found dead in a Carlton apartment. A 31-year-old man who knew her has been arrested, and police are investigating.
Prior police contact
The family said Bonner and her mother filed a report about alleged abuse six weeks earlier, and that Bonner had sought help.
Police said they would thoroughly examine any interactions with Bonner before her death.
Police response
Family and friends criticised police for not intervening before Bonner died.
Police said they would not comment on the ongoing investigation.
Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel deal undermines efforts to end Ukraine war
Mark Carney told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a new Russian diesel supply deal with the U.S. would give Russia revenue and work against efforts to end the war.
California holds a contest to select its largest pumpkin
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Florida mother mourns two children found dead with their father
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More Canadian snowbirds are choosing destinations outside the U.S
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Lufthansa 747 aborts first landing attempt in Los Angeles and lands safely
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Coroner's inquest to examine death of Toronto woman who fell from balcony
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Woman killed and two men seriously hurt in Clayton County motorcycle crash
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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.
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.
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.
Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover
Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.
Bumble, a dating app company based in Texas, is reportedly in advanced talks to be bought by technology holding company Ithaca for around $1bn.
A deal could be announced as early as this week, according to the report.
Bumble shares rose almost 50% on Monday after the news, giving the company a market value of more than $580m.
That is still far below its value of more than $14bn after it listed on the Nasdaq in 2021.
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.
An unexpectedly hot CPI reading of 3.8% led Kalshi markets to anticipate a possible peak of 4.8% in May.
Year-over-year inflation peaked at 4.2%, according to CNBC.
Year-over-year CPI rose 3.4%, according to CNBC.
Reports said Kalshi traders expected September CPI to rise 3.6% year over year.
UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance
UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast again as its turnaround efforts gathered pace. No forecast figure or further details were provided.
- Company
- UnitedHealth
- Forecast
- Profit forecast raised again
- Publication date
- October 13, 2026
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.
Ethics and legality
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically but not illegally.
The White House dismisses accusations that Trump and his family business are benefiting financially from his office.
Priorities
Most Americans think Trump is more focused on adding to his personal wealth than helping the country.
Not stated.
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
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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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Science & Tech
Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously
Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.
Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Apple has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.
The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.
Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.
The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.
Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
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Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
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Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
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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,”
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
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.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
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.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
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.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
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.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
Dan Campbell says Lions fans helped lift team in 45-21 win in Arizona
Detroit beat Arizona 45-21 on the road, and coach Dan Campbell praised Lions fans for making themselves heard at the Cardinals' stadium.
- Final score
- Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- Game date
- October 11, 2026
- Venue
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Lions coach
- Dan Campbell
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
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.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
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Entertainment
Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift
Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.
“We’re embracing AI-accelerated development, led by Epic developers who are the visionaries and creative drivers for everything we do.”
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
Going Medieval adds diplomacy deals with neighbouring settlements
The latest update lets players trade favours with other settlements, hire workers and mercenaries, and respond to requests from envoys.
Free browser game simulates lives shaped by chance and statistics
A free browser game called 80億分の1 lets players experience a simulated life in a randomly chosen country, using statistics from 141 countries. It has drawn attention on social media.
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.
Remedy games helped persuade one player to buy Xbox consoles
A writer looking back at Xbox’s 25th anniversary says Remedy Entertainment’s games, including Alan Wake and Quantum Break, helped persuade him to buy Microsoft consoles.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
Sony revealed a $149.99 collector box for God of War Laufey in the United States.
The box includes a statue of Faye, a 51-card Oracle deck and a mini artbook.
It does not include the game, which must be bought separately.
The box is scheduled to release on Feb.
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 carried out restructuring that Windows Central said included thousands of job losses and divestitures.
Sharma reportedly discussed Xbox's content plans at a company-wide town hall.
Windows Central published its report on Sharma's comments.
PC Gamer, Eurogamer and GameSpot reported on the remarks.
Legacy Games Store to Close, Ending Access to Game Downloads in 2027
Legacy Games will close its online store on February 28, 2027. Customers must install purchased games by then to keep playing them through its launcher.
- Store
- Legacy Games
- Customer count
- More than 1 million served
- Game-of-the-month deals end
- December 1, 2026
- Disc download codes stop working
- December 31, 2026
GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
Anonymous leaker CyberLeek says it will release an alleged playable version of GTA 6 if its Solana meme coin reaches a $30 million market value. The build has not been verified.
Build release
CyberLeek says it will release the alleged full build if its coin reaches a $30 million market capitalization.
Take-Two has pursued information to identify the leaker and protect its rights; Rockstar said the leaks were not how it wanted players to see the game.
Conditions
CyberLeek says Take-Two can avert the leak by providing physical copies and issuing a public apology.
The articles do not report Take-Two agreeing to those demands.
No Man’s Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games is bringing the full No Man’s Sky game, with its updates, to iPhone and iPad. The mobile version will be free to try and will not include multiplayer or settlements at launch.
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition arrives as a native Switch 2 game
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Haunted Chocolatier will focus more on action than Stardew Valley
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GTA 3’s famous cover design was created after the September 11 attacks
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Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition Reviewed for Switch 2
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Nintendo says it has no plans to stop releasing physical Switch 2 games
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Health
BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
“support continued evaluation”
A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer
Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Racist abuse against NHS staff from minority backgrounds is increasing
Nearly three in 10 NHS staff from ethnic minorities say patients have harassed, intimidated or assaulted them. The NHS says it will strengthen prevention and security.
Small trials suggest semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use
Two small clinical trials found promising but mixed signs that oral and injectable semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use. Larger studies are needed.
Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure
Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.
DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.
The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.
Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.
It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection
Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.
Pope Leo XIV announced during the Angelus prayer that doctors had found a nodule in his lung and that he would have surgery.
According to Corriere della Sera, the Pope underwent a check-up for what was thought or hoped to be inflammation, and the nodule was found.
The Pope kept his scheduled engagements, according to Folha, and cancelled his other commitments through October 20.
The Pope is expected to be admitted to hospital; the surgery date has not been announced.
The expected post-operative hospital stay is about one week.
Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause
A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.
- Study population
- More than one million women
- Lab tests analyzed
- More than 300 million
- Study cohorts
- United States and Israel
- US dataset
- 52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
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US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
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