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Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
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.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
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 lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
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.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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Politics
ABC union says reporter may face discipline over opinion piece
The MEAA says ABC managers would not rule out disciplinary action against journalist Michael Slezak over an opinion piece he wrote as a union leader. The union says he had approval to speak in that role.
“Championing our right to information is something we expect Michael to do and be allowed to do without hindrance”
Australian PM brokered pause in ATO credit card payments
Australia’s prime minister personally arranged a pause in credit card payments to the Australian Taxation Office. The source provides no details on who is covered or how long the pause will last.
Victorian Liberals replace Croydon candidate over legal dispute
The Victorian Liberal Party has dropped Grant Hutchinson as its candidate for Croydon, citing new information about his ongoing legal dispute. Toby Wooldridge will contest the seat instead.
Greens senator backs military aid to Ukraine, challenging party leader
Sarah Hanson-Young said Australia should provide military aid to Ukraine if needed to defend its sovereignty, while Greens leader David Shoebridge opposes it.
WA education minister and universities disagree over merger plan
Western Australia’s education minister, Tony Buti, and the state’s universities are at odds over a proposed merger. The available information does not explain the plan or what happens next.
Victorian firefighters’ union threatens legal action over $644 levy
The union says it may take members to court to recover a $644 levy for legal costs. The levy is funding its ongoing dispute with Fire Rescue Victoria over a workplace agreement.
Former NSW and federal MP Bruce Baird farewelled at Sydney funeral
Family, former colleagues and people he helped as an asylum seeker advocate gathered at St Andrew’s Cathedral to honour Baird, who died aged 84.
Former Liberal politician Bruce Baird was farewelled at a funeral at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney on October 12.
He died aged 84 after collapsing at an airport lounge in Singapore, according to one account; another says he died on October 2.
Baird served in the NSW and federal parliaments, including as the member for Cook from 1998 to 2007.
He was known for helping secure the Sydney Olympic Games and for speaking up for asylum seekers within the Liberal Party.
Former students allege unsafe practices at Sydney private school
Former students told a NSW parliamentary inquiry that pupils shared beds with teachers and described an incident in which the school principal was seen naked.
Hughes said students sometimes had to share beds with teachers during camps because cabins lacked space.
Garth said he saw the principal naked in the living room of a school homestay near a campsite.
The parliamentary inquiry heard testimony from former students about the allegations.
Anne Aly says she received 19 death threats in a week
Australia’s small business minister says she received 19 death threats on social media in a week after an opposition MP called for her to be “stoned in the square” in parliament.
- Death threats
- 19 in the past week, according to Aly
- MP
- Angie Bell, Liberal National member for Moncrieff
- Minister
- Anne Aly, small business minister
- Tax office decision
- Ban on credit card payments used to pay tax bills
Senate inquiry could delay Australian online safety laws
The Coalition and Greens plan to send Labor’s online safety bill to a Senate inquiry, potentially delaying new protections for social media users.
The bill
The Coalition calls the bill deeply flawed and says it amounts to political censorship.
The Greens support an inquiry and want a digital duty of care law that keeps people safe from harmful algorithms.
The bill’s direction
The Coalition argues the bill should be abandoned.
The Greens want stronger penalties and would allow individuals to sue platforms for online harm.
Protester linked to anti-coal group restrained in NSW parliament
A protester linked to anti-coal group Rising Tide jumped into the NSW parliament chamber during Question Time on Tuesday. MPs forcibly restrained him.
Josh Frydenberg leaves door open to return to Australian politics
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Fair Work orders Victoria University to allow adviser one work-from-home day
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Vikki Campion starts part-time adviser role with NSW One Nation
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Glenorchy alderman suspended after panel finds code breaches
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John Carey calls for urgent briefing on court decision involving public housing
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Victoria closes first suspected illicit tobacco shops outside major cities
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World
Taliban suspend BBC FM broadcasts across Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC FM broadcasts nationwide, citing repeated violations without giving details. The BBC says it is working with authorities and will continue on other platforms.
“Due to some repeated violations by the BBC media outlet, it is decided that for time being its activity is suspended across the country.”
530 assistive devices distributed to 365 people in West Godavari
Union Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed 530 assistive devices worth ₹1.10 crore to 365 people with disabilities in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh.
Athawale opens handicraft and handloom fair in Mysuru
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opened the Shilpa Samagama Mela in Mysuru, where artisans from 12 states are showing handloom and handicraft products.
India and Czech Republic agree to expand defence industry ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Czech official Karel Havlíček agreed in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, including through joint ventures and a bilateral committee.
Hyderabad man arrested over alleged murder of wife after quarrel
Police in Hyderabad arrested a 29-year-old man over the alleged murder of his wife in Balapur after a quarrel about a suspected relationship.
Foundation awards scholarships to 18 girls in Machilipatnam
The Sarada Gopala Ratnam Foundation awarded scholarships to 18 students at a girls’ college in Machilipatnam and donated six computers to the college.
Two bridges complete coastal road link to Koyಿಲанди harbour
Two bridges have completed a coastal road link between Kollam Angadi and Koyilandy harbour, giving nearby fishing communities a direct route without using the national highway.
Two bridges have completed a coastal road link to Koyilandy harbour in Kerala, connecting it with Kollam Angadi.
The route passes coastal communities and beaches, including Kollam, Arayankavu and Gurukulam beach.
The bridges cost ₹1.16 crore, funded by the Harbour Engineering department.
The road gives local fishing communities direct access to the harbour without using the national highway.
Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen off Mamallapuram
The Coast Guard rescued six fishermen after their boat was damaged and began flooding off Mamallapuram. They were taken to Chennai harbour in stable condition.
The Coast Guard received a distress call from the fishing boat.
The ICGS Sujay was sent to locate the boat, and six fishermen were rescued.
The fishermen were taken safely to Chennai harbour after receiving first aid aboard the Coast Guard vessel.
South Coast Railway seeks passenger feedback at Gudivada meeting
South Coast Railway officials held a passenger meeting in Gudivada, where travellers raised concerns about train capacity, station facilities and cleanliness.
- Programme
- Rail Jan Samvaad
- Location
- Gudivada, Krishna district
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Railway division
- South Coast Railway, Vijayawada division
Police rescue five-year-old boy and arrest three in East Godavari kidnapping case
Police rescued a five-year-old boy in East Godavari district and arrested three people, including a 60-year-old woman, over his alleged kidnapping.
Dattatreya urges stronger livestock farming at Hyderabad awards ceremony
At an awards ceremony in Hyderabad, Bandaru Dattatreya called for more dairy, sheep and poultry farming to raise farmers’ incomes. The society honoured 22 people.
Navaratri Brahmotsavams begin at Tirumala with traditional processions
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China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh
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Flash floods in Nepal sweep away homes and bridges, leaving five missing
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India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
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Putin urges CIS states to preserve Russian language and shared history
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Indian Coast Guard seizes boat over suspected diesel smuggling off Mumbai
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Business
Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.
“Getty Images is uniquely trusted around the world as the unparalleled leader in premium visual content”
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is discussing a roughly $7 billion purchase of AI startup Decart. Anthropic previously considered a $6 billion deal but passed after due diligence.
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
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.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
JP Morgan lowered its Apple price target to $340 over supply constraint concerns.
Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had told select suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component production because of soft demand.
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 and maintained its Overweight rating.
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.
- Works cited
- At least 427 Warner-controlled works
- Defendants
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Followers
- 36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
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Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
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.
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.
Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
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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Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
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Googlebook prioritizes AI development over Linux app support for now
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Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
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Leak reveals Samsung smart glasses specs and 25 frame options
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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,”
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.
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.
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
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.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
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.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
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.
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.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons
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Entertainment
RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen
RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.
“When we see RJ Mitte on TV just playing a role, but who also happens to have CP, I think that's really powerful.”
Hugh Grant backed out of replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men
Chuck Lorre says Hugh Grant withdrew from talks to replace Charlie Sheen on the sitcom. Ashton Kutcher took the role instead, and the show ran for four more seasons.
Delta Goodrem to miss Strictly Icons Week with rib injury
Doctors have advised Delta Goodrem to rest after a rib injury, so she and dance partner Kai Widdrington will miss this week’s Strictly Come Dancing episode and receive a bye to next week.
Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast
Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.
Kei Yasuda appears as an angry parent in new TBS drama
Kei Yasuda plays a parent who blames a teacher for a school dispute in the opening of TBS drama “Iroha’s Love Travels Through Time.”
CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid
The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.
Carmelo Hayes returns on Raw and joins 946 in attack on The Bloodline
Hayes returned to WWE television on Raw, attacking Solo Sikoa with a crowbar and helping 946 take down Sikoa and The Usos.
Carmelo Hayes returned on WWE Raw on October 12, ending an absence from television that began in August.
He joined 946 during its fight with The Bloodline, which includes Solo Sikoa and Jimmy and Jey Uso.
The main event began as a match between the groups but turned into a brawl around the arena in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Hayes struck Sikoa with a crowbar just as Sikoa appeared ready to finish Royce Keys.
Critics praise Paul Bettany’s new take on Vision in ‘VisionQuest’
Reviews for Marvel’s upcoming series praise Paul Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision, a colder version of the character who is trying to understand his predecessor’s humanity.
White Vision gained the memories of his predecessor.
Reviews of VisionQuest were published, with critics discussing Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
- Promotion
- TNA
- Wrestler
- Max Caster
- Event
- Bound for Glory 2026
- Opponent
- Moose
Shane Gillis faced criticism for jokes during his return to SNL
Shane Gillis returned to Saturday Night Live and joked about women wearing tight shorts at the gym. A columnist called the material sexist and unfunny.
Content of the joke
The writer said the jokes demeaned women and were boring.
Gillis said he pushes boundaries and takes risks with his comedy.
Response to offense
The writer called his response weak and described the material as lazy pandering.
Gillis said he was sorry to anyone who was offended.
High Potential to air after Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+
ABC will air a High Potential episode after Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, 2027, with the episode also streaming on Disney+. Season three will begin earlier in 2027.
‘Emergency Room 24 Hours’ returns with 10% household rating
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Shane Gillis accidentally swears during live SNL sketch
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Romantic comedy follows an Edo woman transported to the Reiwa era
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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BBC says Strictly edits out slogans under its standard editorial policy
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Roman Reigns and Joe Hendry vs. JD McDonagh set for WWE Raw
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Health
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.
“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
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.
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.
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
A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.
Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
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.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
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.
In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.
The mice then had a period with no exercise.
The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.
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
US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.
Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.
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Aspirin linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with a genetic profile
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