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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.
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 five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in 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.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 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 win 7-3.
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 host Formula 1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 and Rwanda have agreed a 10-year deal for a race at a planned circuit near Kigali. It could begin in 2030, once construction is complete.
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.
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.
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Politics
Xi sets priorities for China’s health system at national conference
Xi Jinping called for stronger disease prevention, medical services and health care coverage, saying China must make decisive progress toward its Healthy China goal during the 2026–2030 period.
“Prevention is the most economical and effective health strategy”
Three Sentenced to Death in Myanmar Kokang Crime Group Case
A Chinese court sentenced three people to death in a case involving crime groups that ran fraud compounds and other criminal operations in Myanmar’s Kokang region.
China’s health sector received 245.4 billion yuan in tax and fee relief
China says tax and fee policies cut costs for health and care services by 245.4 billion yuan from January to August 2026. Health equipment manufacturing and health services sales also grew.
China expands health services and sets 2035 goal for a healthy nation
China has expanded health care and prevention programs as part of its Healthy China strategy, with a national goal of building a healthy China by 2035.
China plans to recruit 35,700 civil servants for 2027
Online applications open from October 14 to 24 for central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions. The written exam is scheduled for November 29.
China sets tougher protection plans for major archaeological sites
A national meeting in Zhengzhou set priorities for protecting major archaeological sites, including stronger monitoring and possible removal of poorly managed national archaeological parks.
Beijing forum examines digital approaches to urban governance
More than 3,200 participants from over 70 countries and regions gathered in Beijing to discuss modern urban governance and the city’s system for handling public complaints.
The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday for a two-day event.
More than 3,200 participants from over 70 countries and regions are taking part.
The forum’s theme is using digital tools to build a people-focused city.
Beijing began its public-complaints initiative in 2019 to respond to residents’ concerns and everyday problems.
China updates its mineral resources catalogue with 174 mineral types
China has issued a new catalogue covering 174 mineral types and 119 subtypes, updating a classification system in place since 1994. It is intended to support resource management and planning.
China issued and implemented the previous mineral resources classification details.
China’s new Mineral Resources Law took effect, establishing special protection for strategic mineral resources.
The implementing regulations for the Mineral Resources Law took effect.
China published the updated Mineral Resources Catalogue.
China publishes 29 examples of redeveloping underused land
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources published 29 cases from 19 provincial-level regions showing ways to reuse idle and inefficiently used land. It plans to publish a new set of cases each year during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
- Number of cases
- 29
- Categories
- 6
- Geographic coverage
- 19 provincial-level regions
- Publisher
- China’s Ministry of Natural Resources
China proposes faster export process for some civil aviation parts
China’s Commerce Ministry is seeking public feedback on draft rules that would let eligible aviation businesses register some exports and obtain an export document without applying for a licence for each shipment.
Former Central South University president charged with bribery
Prosecutors in Anqing, Anhui, have charged Zhang Yaoxue with taking bribes while holding senior education and university posts. The case will be heard by the Anqing Intermediate People’s Court.
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Sinopec Tibet branch party secretary Shi Changchun under investigation
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Hubei water group executive Zhou Jun under review and investigation
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Beijing showcases complaint hotline and AI tools for city governance
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China warns of scams by people posing as national security officials
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China exposes five cases of tax agencies helping clients evade taxes
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World
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution
911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot
The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.
Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.
Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo
Former president Joseph Kabila has launched a political and military coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The group says it aims to unite resistance forces and may use force.
One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.
The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.
Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.
Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.
Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.
Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
- Suspect
- Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
- Victim
- Anna Yagi, 39
- Location
- A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
- Arrest
- Oct. 4, 2026
Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station
German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.
Responsibility
Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.
Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.
Nature of the incident
Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.
Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.
China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh
China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.
Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
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Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
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Eight people injured in knife attack at South Korean supermarket
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Train fire in Zaragoza disrupts Madrid-Barcelona high-speed services
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14-year-old pupil detained after teachers shot at school in southern France
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French anti-terrorism prosecutors take over investigation into Aubagne school shooting
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Business
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.
“Defendants used the Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works to build their brand profiles and drive sales without paying any compensation to Plaintiffs.”
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.
Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
US Treasuries gained when trading resumed after a long weekend, as falling Asian shares increased demand for haven assets.
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is negotiating to acquire San Francisco-based AI startup Decart in a deal valued at about $7 billion. The companies have not announced a completed deal.
Amazon is negotiating to buy Decart, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco.
The proposed deal is valued at about $7 billion, but it has not been completed.
Decart was valued at about $4 billion in 2026 after raising $300 million.
Its products include Lucy, which can edit video live, and Oasis, which generates simulated environments.
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.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer for Chipotle.
Starbucks denied plans to buy Chipotle, after which Starbucks shares rose and 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%.
- Models
- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Order change
- October parts orders reportedly reduced by 15% to 20%
- Price increase
- 150 euros compared with the models' predecessors
- Next model launch
- Apple plans to launch the standard iPhone 18 next spring
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.
Time spent
They admired his dedication to a project developed over 12 years.
They questioned whether Tomlin devoted too much time to his virtual city.
Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
The Dow rose as energy shares gained, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell. Investors are watching for bank earnings and US economic data this week.
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Science & Tech
Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
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.
GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw
A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
Epic Games is making a major shift toward AI to speed up the development of its games, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Oct.
12.
The American company makes Fortnite and also provides its Unreal Engine development software to other studios.
Epic says it is moving developers into new roles to make greater use of AI, with Sweeney saying the aim is to help teams build more and better products.
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
Meta invested US$14 billion in Scale AI and hired its co-founder Alexandr Wang.
Meta launched its Muse Spark model.
Meta launched Muse Code, a product for AI-assisted coding.
Meta launched the Muse agent app and revealed Muse Charm, a handheld AI hardware product, at its Connect developer conference.
Meta unveiled Muse Wonder and Wonder Full.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
Shanghai robot debuts with a rated payload above five tons
Shanghai Chaifu Robotics unveiled its CR5000-3700 at an industry fair in Shanghai, demonstrating that it can lift a vehicle. Its performance in continuous industrial use remains to be proven.
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Anthropic says AI models may soon spread across home devices
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Microsoft president calls for enforceable global AI safety rules
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Sports
Shaun Pollock proposes pink balls in day Tests to reduce lost play
Shaun Pollock says pink balls could let daytime Test cricket continue in fading light. Ashwell Prince argues that traditional Tests should keep using the red ball.
“The pink ball would have meant we played 45 more overs of Test cricket, and that is why I am keen to introduce it, and not just for day-night games.”
Bethell returns as four uncapped players join England’s Australia squads
Jacob Bethell is fit for England’s white-ball tour of Australia after knee surgery. Four uncapped players have been called up for the T20 matches.
Smriti Mandhana named UNICEF India celebrity advocate
The Indian women’s cricket captain will support UNICEF India’s work to promote adolescent girls’ rights, health and access to opportunities.
Australia beats South Africa by 214 runs to lead series 1-0
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in Durban, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in first Test
Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia dismissed South Africa for 206 to win the first Test by 214 runs in Durban.
Shami says India return is not his loss after Bhuvneshwar recall
Mohammed Shami said he would keep giving his best for Bengal after Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series. Shami was not selected.
Bethell and Archer return for England’s Australia white-ball tour
Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are back in England’s squads for the white-ball tour of Australia, which begins in November. Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew earn their first T20 call-ups.
England named Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer in its squads for the Australia tour in November, which includes one-day and T20 international matches.
Bethell is fit again after a knee injury sustained against India in July kept him out of later series.
Archer returns after being rested for the tri-series in Pakistan.
Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew have earned their first T20 call-ups, while 18-year-old Rew captained England’s under-19 team to the World Cup final in February.
Smriti Mandhana keeps top spot in ODI batting rankings after becoming India captain
Smriti Mandhana remains No. 1 in women's ODI batting after taking over as India captain. Indian players also hold the top two places in T20I bowling.
Smriti Mandhana took over India’s captaincy from Harmanpreet Kaur.
The latest rankings update was released, with Mandhana retaining the top spot in ODI batting.
Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban Test
South Africa need 319 more runs to reach a target of 421 on the fifth day in Durban. Australia need six wickets to win the first Test.
- Target
- South Africa need 421 runs to win
- Remaining runs
- South Africa need 319 more runs
- Wickets
- Australia need six wickets to win
- Batters
- Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder were at the crease
Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League draft
England batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the draft for the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League, amid debate over the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. David Willey and Will Smeed have also pulled out, according to reports.
Participation
Key said he would not play in the league and called participation a moral judgement for players.
Malan said he was willing to play if the boards approved it, citing the need to earn a living.
Responsibility
Key said players had to be prepared to take the right moral stance.
Malan said players take guidance from the ICC and cricket boards, and questioned why individuals faced the choice when England still plays Afghanistan in global tournaments.
Pant ruled out of first two India A matches against New Zealand A
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two matches in New Zealand with a left-side strain. Kumar Kushagra replaces him; Pant’s status for the third match is undecided.
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Matt Renshaw's 190 lifts Australia to 390 in Durban Test
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2027 World Cup ticket ballot receives over 15 million applications
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Jos Buttler undergoes surgery for hamstring injury
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Entertainment
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Sean Lennon says he and Julian received equal inheritances
Sean Lennon said he and his half brother Julian inherited the same amount from their father, John Lennon, with Julian’s trust slightly larger by a negligible amount.
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.
Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Princess Eugenie posted a video of Jack Brooksbank holding their two-month-old daughter, Adelaide, as she marked their eighth wedding anniversary.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Shane Gillis hosted “SNL” and joked about women’s workout clothes in his monologue.
Dan Levy posted a reaction criticizing the jokes.
Ego Nwodim shared a gym photo and a post-workout meal photo with pointed captions on Instagram Story.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.
- Agency
- INTENTION
- Closure date
- March 31, 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Reason cited
- Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder
Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early
Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.
Development time
Schofield said Krafton promised three extra months and then withdrew them, forcing the game to ship.
Schofield said Krafton thought the game was a complete failure; Krafton’s own account is not included in the sources.
Management and development
Schofield said many of the studio’s problems were caused by Korean management.
Schofield said Krafton required a PlayStation 4 version, which he said would cost an extra $20 million; the sources do not include Krafton’s response.
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.
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Health
A Career Decision Shows the Balance Between Risk and Familiarity
A worker weighing a new job offer highlights a broader choice: rely on what already works or explore uncertain alternatives. Reinforcement learning offers one way to think about that balance.
Experts answer questions about the manosphere and its influence on young men
A panel of experts is answering questions about the manosphere and its messages about masculinity and relationships. The Australian government is expected to introduce legislation giving users control over social media algorithms.
Boreout links workplace boredom to emotional distress
Boreout describes distress linked to prolonged boredom and lack of challenge at work. It is not recognized as a clinical diagnosis in major disease classification systems.
“There is an important difference between having a calm routine and feeling professionally emptied.”
Setting clear goals can help people make lasting personal changes
The article says personal change starts with thinking about a goal, then taking actions that support it. Repeated reminders can help people resist urges and build new habits.
Twin study links recreational screen use with later mental health symptoms
A study of nearly 22,000 Swedish twins found links between recreational screen use and anxiety or depression symptoms, but the associations weakened when researchers compared twins within the same family.
A psychologist’s burnout was linked to patterns learned in childhood
A psychologist’s exhaustion at work also affected her parenting and relationships. Her therapist linked it to childhood patterns of self-sacrifice and emotional restraint.
Study links language patterns in life stories to psychopathic traits
Researchers found links between how 451 people wrote about their lives and three psychopathic traits. They say language patterns are not a way to diagnose anyone.
Researchers at the University of Mississippi found links between writing and psychopathic traits in a study of 451 people.
Most participants were students, while 144 said they had been in prison.
They wrote about high points, low points and turning points in their lives, then completed a questionnaire measuring boldness, callousness and disinhibition.
People scoring higher in boldness used fewer words about fear, while those scoring higher in callousness used a more positive tone and more words about achievement and rewards.
When anxiety symptoms may call for professional help
Anxiety can cause physical and emotional symptoms and lead people to avoid activities. Professional help may be needed when it disrupts daily life, relationships or decisions.
Argentina began marking Psychologist’s Day on October 13, following the First National Meeting of Psychologists and Psychology Students.
Infobae published its article about anxiety symptoms that may call for professional help.
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Psychologist suggests a boundary-setting response to gaslighting
Psychologist Lisa Marie Bobby recommends a short response for people whose views are dismissed: “You may have a different perspective, but please do not invalidate mine.”
Children’s speech patterns may signal later mental health vulnerability
An AI-assisted study of 204 children found that how they told stories was linked to mental health risks up to six years later, but it cannot predict who will develop a disorder.
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