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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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Bengaluru court orders platforms to block videos about Siddaramaiah
A Bengaluru court temporarily barred 42 media organisations and platforms from sharing two videos about Siddaramaiah, and ordered major tech platforms to block their URLs.
“False propaganda is being spread on social media, so I am seeking a stay order against it,”
India opposition leaders vow to continue protest over voter roll review
INDIA bloc leaders met in New Delhi and said they would continue protests against a voter roll revision they say threatens democracy. Rahul Gandhi said the movement would not stop.
Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement
S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.
Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 opens with cultural performances and traditional dances
The festival opened at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada, featuring cultural performances, traditional dances and a market selling products made by women’s self-help groups.
BJP women MPs ask President to intervene over Congress MP’s suspension
BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to seek the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.
Supreme Court plea on voter roll revision delayed by filing defects
The Supreme Court registry flagged 14 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and 10 other opposition leaders, delaying a hearing until they are corrected.
Kerala High Court refuses to pause FIR order in CMRL case
A Kerala High Court bench declined to pause an order directing an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case and reserved its decision on whether to allow an appeal.
Kerala’s High Court has kept an FIR order in force in a case involving former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohammed Riyas.
A two-judge bench declined to pause the order while it considers whether to let them appeal, and reserved its decision on that request.
The accused say they were not heard before a single judge directed the state’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to register a case.
The dispute concerns payments from Kochi-based minerals company CMRL to Veena’s now-defunct firm Exalogic, which an income-tax panel said totalled ₹1.72 crore over three years despite no services being provided.
Petition challenges Form 6 for restoring voters removed in Delhi revision
A Supreme Court petition challenges the use of Form 6 to restore voters removed from Delhi's electoral rolls, arguing that the form requires a false declaration. The court has not ruled on the form's validity.
47,56,722 electors were excluded from the draft electoral roll under the absent, shifted, dead or duplicate entry category.
The Supreme Court said it had not ruled on the validity of the new Form 6 and that the new plea would be tagged with pending SIR matters.
The Hindu reported that Anjali Bhardwaj and Amrita Johri had filed a petition challenging the Form 6 requirement and the additional declaration.
Journalists condemn Delhi police treatment during protests over election chief
Journalists in New Delhi condemned police actions during weekend protests over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. MP John Brittas also sought an investigation into his alleged assault.
- Journalists’ gathering
- Press Club of India, New Delhi, October 13, 2026
- Protest period
- Weekend of October 10–11, 2026
- Brittas’s complaint
- Letters to the Chief Justice of India, President and Rajya Sabha Chairman
- Sunday detentions
- More than 200 demonstrators
India's opposition protests voter roll revision and seeks election chief's removal
Opposition parties and activists marched in New Delhi over a voter roll revision that removed more than 130 million names. They allege irregularities and want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar removed.
Voter-list revision
Critics allege irregularities and say the process risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
The BJP and Election Commission deny manipulation and say the revision removes duplicate and ineligible names.
Political impact
Protesters say the revision may benefit the BJP.
BJP leaders say the opposition is using protests to seek a return to power.
Protests and restrictions
Opposition figures accuse authorities of suppressing dissent through detentions and restrictions on protest sites.
BJP leaders say the protests seek to discredit constitutional institutions and create disorder.
Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site and names three alternatives
Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been named as alternatives.
Kerala Congress deletes post telling India’s chief justice to resign
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India appoints four new governors and transfers two others
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Tamil Nadu revises school timetable to include daily physical activity
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Karnataka minister orders review of police action against Bengaluru protesters
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Shekhar Suman backs peaceful protests over electoral roll revision
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Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi
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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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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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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.
“It’s been quite the journey. Folks may remember back in 2017 when we launched the ROSA on CRS-11 and that’s really where we demonstrated this innovative approach to deploying a solar array”
NASA astronaut photographs auroras from the ISS with an iPhone
Anil Menon photographed colorful auroras from the International Space Station on Oct. 10 using an iPhone, during a period of strong geomagnetic activity.
Webb traces the most distant fast radio burst to a small galaxy
Astronomers traced the record-distant burst FRB 20240304B to a small, actively star-forming galaxy, using the James Webb Space Telescope to find its otherwise hidden host.
ORBES plans to send robots to the ISS and capture exterior footage
Founded by Anna Shaposhnik, ORBES is developing robots to support work and filming in space. Its first space-station robot is scheduled to travel to the ISS next year.
Vast engineer Brianna Clark works on technology for future space living
Brianna Clark, a propulsion engineer at Vast, contributed to a demo that tested technology for future human living in low Earth orbit. She is also set to work on Haven-1, whose launch is planned for no earlier than the first quarter of 2027.
FAA analyst Kayla Bigham works to keep commercial spaceflight safe
Kayla Bigham analyzes rockets and reentry capsules for the FAA, assessing risks to the public as commercial spaceflight grows.
SpaceX rocket plume creates a glowing ‘jellyfish’ in the dawn sky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida sent a Dragon spacecraft toward the International Space Station and left a sunlit plume visible across parts of the eastern U.S.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Florida before dawn on October 13, carrying a Dragon spacecraft toward the International Space Station.
The flight was an ISS resupply mission, sending supplies to the orbiting station.
As the rocket climbed, its exhaust spread high in the atmosphere and formed a broad plume.
Early sunlight lit the plume, creating a shape that many people called a space jellyfish.
ESA’s Hera mission is set to reach the Didymos asteroid pair in November
Hera is due to rendezvous with Didymos and its moonlet Dimorphos, where it will study the effects of NASA’s 2022 impact test. Two small spacecraft will also investigate the pair.
Hera launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
NASA’s DART spacecraft struck Dimorphos.
Hera imaged Didymos.
Hera is set to rendezvous with the Didymos-Dimorphos pair.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
- System
- HS 0209+0832
- First Hubble observations
- 1999
- Unidentified chemical features
- Roughly 100
- Niobium level
- 1,000 times the Sun's level, according to Engadget
New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud
A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.
Aquarius is best seen on autumn evenings in the Northern Hemisphere
The faint zodiac constellation Aquarius is easiest to spot in a dark sky during Northern Hemisphere autumn or Southern Hemisphere spring, using the Great Square of Pegasus as a guide.
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NASA predicts two solar eclipses in 2027
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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.
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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.
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.
Eraser Releases Video for “DVD” From Their Album Operator!
Philadelphia band Eraser has released a video for “DVD,” a song from its album Operator!. Bassist Kat Bean directed the clip, which is set in an aging record store.
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
Fontaines D.C. release first guest duet, featuring Rosalía
The Irish band has released “Where Is Gone?,” a duet with Rosalía and its first song to feature an outside vocalist. The track is on the band’s fifth album, due October 16.
fish narc shares “Emma” ahead of new album “Uncle”
The Olympia-based musician released “Emma,” a love song for Emma Hendry, ahead of his album “Uncle,” due Oct. 16 on K Records.
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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”
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.
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