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Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to secure a 7-3 win.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
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Moraes allows Flávio Bolsonaro to resume visits to his father
The Supreme Court judge lifted a 90-day ban on Flávio Bolsonaro visiting his father, Jair Bolsonaro, but barred political use of the meetings or public statements by the former president.
“[The visits] may not have a political or electoral purpose, nor may any manifestos or statements be publicized, including through third parties, regardless of the means used.”
Flávio Bolsonaro attends birthday party for senator-elect Guilherme Derrite
Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro attended a private birthday party for Guilherme Derrite in Sorocaba. Allies viewed the visit as a sign of Derrite’s standing as a possible security minister in a PL government.
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.
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’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.
PCO urges supporters to cast blank ballots in Brazil presidential runoff
The PCO has urged voters to cast blank ballots in the presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, reversing its support for Lula in 2022.
The PCO urged voters to cast blank ballots in Brazil’s presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro.
The decision was approved on October 11 at the party’s national conference in São Paulo.
The move reverses the PCO’s support for Lula in 2022, though the party also backed him in several earlier elections.
The PCO says neither candidate represents working-class interests.
TSE review found no alleged fake news in Janones's WhatsApp channel
A technical team at Brazil’s top electoral court found no copies of the alleged fake news in André Janones’s WhatsApp channel. A temporary order to suspend it was later reversed.
The TSE technical unit reviewed posts published in the channel during this period.
Nunes Marques ordered the channel suspended, and Cueva later reversed the order.
Nunes Marques ordered the TSE’s anti-disinformation unit to investigate the channel.
The technical unit released its report, finding no copies of the claims examined.
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%.
- Candidates
- Lula (PT) and Flávio Bolsonaro (PL)
- Sample
- 2,520 respondents
- Margin of error
- Two percentage points
- Fieldwork
- October 13–15
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.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign weighs whether he should attend Sunday debate
Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign is divided over whether he should attend a Sunday presidential debate with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The campaign is expected to decide Tuesday.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign broadcast goes without sound on some TV channels
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Hackers take over Brazil’s Ancine website with political messages
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PT president says Lula will debate Flávio directly
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Brazil's Senate resumes debate on ending the six-day workweek
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Marina Silva criticizes bolsonarismo in post about children
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Flávio Bolsonaro asks election court to investigate Brazil’s police chief
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MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
“The incident at RAF Fairford “is not unique. There have been other examples, not just in the U.K. but around the world,”
Explosives spill from truck carrying mortar grenades in Granada
A truck carrying mortar grenades and other explosives spilled part of its load onto the A-4002 in Granada. Authorities activated a pre-emergency phase and closed the road.
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
Ukraine investigates whether missile malfunction caused MiG-29 crash
A Ukrainian MiG-29 crashed in Odesa region in August 2026. Investigators are examining whether a missile malfunction caused the crash; the pilot ejected safely.
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
Two stolen Renoirs recovered in France as police suspect another heist was planned
French investigators recovered two Renoir paintings worth about €4.2 million from behind a wall after the September theft. Four men face preliminary charges, and police said they feared another museum robbery was imminent.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
Russia says it arrested a Japanese journalist in the Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying.
The man worked for Japan’s Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, but Russian officials have not named him.
Russia’s Federal Security Service alleges he gathered information about the country’s defense capabilities for a Japanese intelligence agency.
It says he was preparing to leave Russia when arrested, then was flown to Moscow and placed in custody.
Saudi-led coalition warns civilians before reported strike on Sanaa oil site
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Yemen’s capital before a planned operation. Houthi media later reported that the site was hit.
The Houthis seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast.
The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities, according to the Straits Times.
The Saudi-led coalition urged civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company's Sabah central station in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation.
Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa.
Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.
- Team size
- 17 members
- Island
- Nikumaroro, Kiribati
- Object under investigation
- Taraia Object
- Aircraft sought
- Lockheed Electra 10E
US threatens to halt intelligence sharing and weapons channel over Ukraine strikes
The Trump administration warned Ukraine it could suspend intelligence sharing and the PURL weapons channel unless Kyiv stops attacks on Russian energy facilities. The warnings came as Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
Strikes on Russian energy sites
The administration reportedly demanded that Kyiv halt strikes on Russian energy facilities.
Ukraine said it was willing to respect an energy ceasefire, but wanted details and said it should cover energy infrastructure on both sides.
Ceasefire terms
Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire.
Zelensky said the announcement was news to him and that Ukraine was awaiting details from the American side.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
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Wong urges Palestinian Authority to hold delayed elections without delay
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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.
“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.
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously
Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.
Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Apple has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.
The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.
Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.
The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.
Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
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WWE Sets Crown Jewel Matches, Keeps Riyadh as Planned Venue
WWE confirmed two champion-versus-champion matches for Crown Jewel on November 7 and reiterated that the event is planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“The Women's World Champion. The WWE Women's Champion. Liv Morgan vs. Chelsea Green It's Champion vs. Champion at #WWECrownJewel!”
Germany women face Japan in World Cup-season friendly in Bremen
Germany hosted Japan in a friendly in Bremen after beating Australia 4-2. A live update in the coverage showed the teams level at 1-1, with Linda Dallmann scoring for Germany.
Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 for first home Premier League win in 25 years
Coventry City beat Newcastle 4-1 at home, earning their first home Premier League win in 25 years and moving up to 14th place.
Al Shorta beats East Bengal 3-2 in Kolkata
East Bengal lost 3-2 to Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Two after David Hmar scored twice. The Iraqi side scored twice in two second-half minutes to take the win.
Spain beats USWNT 2-0 after scoring twice in opening 14 minutes
Spain scored twice early in Washington and beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly, despite the USWNT creating more chances.
Al Hilal reshapes attack for Asian Champions League match against Al Sadd
Simone Inzaghi changed Al Hilal’s lineup for its match against Al Sadd, with Crysencio Summerville suspended and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic back from injury.
Koke to miss Atlético Madrid’s Champions League match after his mother’s death
Atlético Madrid captain Koke will miss the Champions League match against Manchester United after the death of his mother. The club will hold a minute’s silence before kick-off.
Atlético Madrid captain Koke will miss the match against Manchester United in the Champions League after his mother died.
Atlético announced the death of Ana Merodio Borja on Tuesday; she was also the mother of Borja Resurreccion, an assistant coach in the club’s under-19 team.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
The club and its supporters are backing Koke as he deals with the loss.
Milan's Saelemaekers has successful ankle surgery and faces 4-5 months out
Alexis Saelemaekers had surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The Milan winger is expected to miss about four to five months.
Saelemaekers had an earlier operation on the same ankle.
He stopped training with an ankle problem.
A report said he would travel to Amsterdam for further checks before planned surgery.
He underwent surgery in Amsterdam, which was reported as successful.
Luuk de Jong is seeking another move abroad, Willy van de Kerkhof says
Former PSV player Willy van de Kerkhof says De Jong wants another overseas move with his wife and is unlikely to return to PSV.
- Age
- 36
- Previous club
- FC Porto
- Matches for FC Porto
- Five
- Injury
- Serious knee ligament injury in late 2025
Roma forward Malen gets one-match ban after red card against Como
Donyell Malen was sent off against Como and will miss Roma’s next match, against Genoa on October 17.
Nature of the challenge
Gasperini said Malen touched the ball and did not intend to hurt Kaiki.
Fabbri showed Malen a straight red for the challenge.
Use of still images
Gasperini argued that freeze-frames distort what happened.
The referee made the decision during the match; the article says there was no VAR intervention.
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 in first match after guilty verdict
City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, extending their perfect league start to six matches. It was their first game since a commission found them guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
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Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate
After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.
“I’ll take Ella Langley over Kacey Musgraves any day”
Dionne Warwick cancels New York benefit show over severe leg and foot pain
The 85-year-old singer says pain has left her unable to stand or walk. Her Brazil tour dates remain confirmed for now.
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
The Offspring Drummer Plays Michael Jackson Song He Had Never Heard
Brandon Pertzborn performed a drum arrangement for Michael Jackson’s “Speed Demon” after hearing it for the first time in a Drumeo video series.
Sophia Stel releases debut album The Greatest Album of All Time
The Vancouver songwriter’s debut draws on her rapid rise, financial pressures and efforts to build confidence in a music industry where she says women can face limits on being bold.
Michael Stipe Sets Solo Album for May 2027, With Single Due on New Year’s Eve
The former R.E.M. frontman says his first solo album will arrive in May 2027. Its first single and a video are due on New Year’s Eve 2026.
Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
Shakira closed her Madrid residency on Oct. 12 with guest performers including Maluma, Laura Pausini and Bizarrap. The 13 shows at Macondo Park drew about 700,000 people, according to Shakira.
Shakira ended her Madrid residency on Oct.
12 with a final concert at Macondo Park, part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
The Colombian singer said the experience had felt like a dream and that leaving Spain would be difficult.
The residency grew from eight dates to 13 shows, ending after four consecutive performances from Oct.
Robyn and Mechatok remix each other’s songs
Robyn added a verse to a remix of “Expression On Your Face,” while German DJ Mechatok remixed her 2010 song “Fembot.”
Expression on Your Face,” the launch track of Mechatok’s debut album Wide Awake, was released.
Robyn and Mechatok released their two remixes as a single.
James Hetfield says Metallica wants fans to leave outside worries behind
At a Las Vegas Sphere show, Metallica’s James Hetfield said the band was not there to influence fans with an agenda. He said its focus was “love, energy and heavy music.”
- Venue
- Sphere, Las Vegas
- Residency
- Life Burns Faster
- Residency length
- 24 dates
- Performance date
- Oct. 10, 2026
Aesop Rock and Blockhead release “Coyote Summer” ahead of new album
Aesop Rock and Blockhead have shared “Coyote Summer,” featuring Hanni El Khatib. Their collaborative album Trouble Mountain is due Nov. 13.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ holds the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100
Swift’s “Patient Zero” spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Drake and Don Toliver, and Adéla, enter the top 10 with new songs.
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BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
“support continued evaluation”
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.
EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy
The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.
Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination
Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.
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 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.
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.
Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study
A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.
Researchers followed participants and assessed changes in cognitive performance and movement symptoms.
The study was published in Neurology.
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.
- Age
- 39
- County
- Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Confirmed cases
- 1,136 as of Friday
- Hospitalizations
- 219
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.
Effects of a break
Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.
Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.
Regaining fitness
The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.
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