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Sotomayor and Gorsuch criticize repeat prosecution of Mexican immigrant
The justices said a Mexican immigrant’s second conviction for being found in the United States raised serious double jeopardy concerns. The Supreme Court declined to review his case.
Social Security chief predicts program will last another 90 years
Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security would continue for another 90 years, but did not outline reforms as its main trust fund faces depletion in 2032.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome
The Vatican said tests during surgery confirmed lung cancer in Pope Leo XIV. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and the operation had no complications.
“Der untere Lungenlappen des rechten Lungenflügels wurde entfernt. Die histologische Untersuchung bestätigte die Diagnose eines Lungenkarzinoms, wie nach vorherigen Tests vermutet.”
OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device in conference room
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested and charged after a recording device was found in an OpenAI conference room. The company says it fired him and reported the matter to the FBI.
Trailer released for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The first trailer shows Digory and Polly discovering the world of Narnia. Greta Gerwig’s film opens in cinemas on February 12, 2027, and comes to Netflix on April 2.
Pennsylvania woman charged after husband and 3-year-old son found dead at resort
A Pennsylvania woman faces two homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead in a room at a Poconos resort. She was also treated for injuries authorities say were self-inflicted.
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited London on Oct.
14 to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Britain announced a £45 million air-defense package and will speed up delivery of £10 million worth of lightweight missiles.
The missiles have been used against Russian jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder to intercept than older models.
White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports alleged misconduct, including seeking a donor’s help with a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials.
The Wall Street Journal began publishing reports about allegations concerning Guilfoyle.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 credit card bill days before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump said the administration was looking at Guilfoyle’s situation and was not happy.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced that the White House had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
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.
- Ride
- Six Flags Goliath
- Incident
- Riders became stuck
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to keep allowing journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico access while their lawsuit over President Trump's ban continues.
Reason for ban
The outlets say the administration revoked credentials because it objected to their reporting and sought to punish or influence coverage.
Trump said the outlets reported fiction and lies, and the judge noted the government may act to protect national security when classified information is unlawfully disclosed.
Legal position
The outlets argue the ban violated due process and the First Amendment.
The administration opposed the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Rockstar says its next game should take less time to develop
Rockstar says the engine, tools and team built for GTA 6 should help it make future games faster. The studio has not said what its next game will be.
Calvin Harris announces 18-date North American arena tour for 2027
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing draws scrutiny
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Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower
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Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
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Politics
Pentagon plans livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution, drawing criticism
The Pentagon plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The plan has drawn criticism and concern about children seeing footage.
“understand that there are serious consequences”
Barbera Thornhill takes up US anti-trafficking ambassador role
The Trump administration welcomed Barbera Thornhill as the State Department’s ambassador-at-large for combating human trafficking. She was confirmed by the Senate in August.
Trump campaigns in Alaska as Sullivan faces a tight Senate race
Donald Trump traveled to Wasilla to rally support for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who faces former Rep. Mary Peltola in a close reelection contest.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterm elections
Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation. The raid, less than three weeks before the midterms, drew criticism from Omar and Democratic leaders.
Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Lisa Cook says she cannot attend Trump’s Nov. 5 White House hearing
The Fed governor says she will be in Europe for official meetings on Nov. 5. Her lawyer says no suitable date is available before the Fed’s Dec. 8–9 policy meeting ends.
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing draws scrutiny
Katie Zacharia took questions from three reporters in her first briefing as White House press secretary. Her performance and answers about her legal credentials drew attention.
Katie Zacharia made her first White House briefing on Tuesday, October 13, after replacing Karoline Leavitt as press secretary.
She praised President Donald Trump and read a list of what she described as his administration’s achievements.
She took questions from only three reporters before ending the 15-minute briefing, leaving others shouting questions unanswered.
A slip in which she said “my president” instead of “my husband” prompted laughter as she spoke about her family.
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to keep allowing journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico access while their lawsuit over President Trump's ban continues.
Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Reporters from the outlets were denied entry despite holding hard passes.
The outlets sued Trump and three White House officials over the ban.
Kelly issued a temporary restraining order restoring the outlets’ White House access.
The court heard arguments on the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Kelly granted the preliminary injunction, extending the restriction on revoking the outlets’ credentials.
White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports alleged misconduct, including seeking a donor’s help with a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials.
- Position
- US ambassador to Greece
- Resignation request
- Announced by Katie Zacharia on October 13, 2026
- Alleged credit card bill
- $100,000
- Donor named in The Guardian
- Eric Deters
Bipartisan senators urge Trump to cancel Russian diesel deal
Six Republicans and six Democrats say the agreement could fund Russia’s war against Ukraine while doing little to lower fuel prices. They want Trump to end the deal and restore sanctions.
Deal’s effects
The senators said Russian diesel sales would have little effect on fuel prices and would provide revenue for Russia’s military and security partnerships.
Trump said the diesel was being released to the world market because high prices had affected that market.
What should happen
The senators urged Trump to rescind the deal and the Treasury Department’s sanctions waiver.
Trump announced the deal with Putin and defended the diesel’s release to global markets.
Supreme Court to hear dispute over access to DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to review whether a watchdog group can seek records from the Department of Government Efficiency under federal public records law.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
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Republicans shift resources as midterm losses threaten control of Congress
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Kansas Senate race becomes unexpectedly competitive
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Minneapolis school board bars closures and mergers for 2027-28
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Questions emerge over new White House press secretary’s past
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World
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
“We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us.”
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.
Four Gaziantep University units in Syria to continue under Aleppo University
Turkey and Syria signed an agreement to move four Gaziantep University units in Syria under Aleppo University. Students at two health sciences units will continue at equivalent Syrian institutions.
French anti-terror prosecutors investigate 14-year-old over school shooting
A 14-year-old is suspected of shooting and wounding a principal and teacher at a school in Aubagne. Anti-terror prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and requested his pretrial detention.
Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Russian overnight attacks hit energy sites in Kyiv and other regions. Zelensky said about 600,000 people lost power, while reports gave differing death tolls.
Ukraine says it halted energy strikes as Russia attacks its power facilities
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has stopped strikes on Russian energy sites since Donald Trump announced a truce. Kyiv reports new Russian attacks, while Moscow has not confirmed the deal.
Former Ukrainian Officer’s Nord Stream Trial Opens in Germany
Serhii Kuznietsov’s trial opened in Hamburg over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts. His lawyers asked the court to dismiss the charges, arguing he cannot speak about state secrets.
A trial opened in Hamburg on Wednesday for former Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznietsov, accused of helping organize the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts.
The explosions damaged pipelines under the Baltic Sea that were built to carry Russian gas to Europe.
Prosecutors say Kuznietsov led a group that planted explosives, and charge him with causing explosions, damaging infrastructure and committing a war crime; Kuznietsov denies involvement.
His lawyers asked the court to dismiss the charges, arguing he cannot properly defend himself because Ukrainian military rules require him to keep state secrets.
Trump defends Russian diesel deal as critics warn it could fund war
Trump says the US is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine while defending a deal to bring Russian diesel to global markets. Critics say easing restrictions could help finance Russia’s war.
Putin and Trump spoke about an agreement to supply Russian diesel to global markets.
Zelenskyy said weakening sanctions without a clear and lasting de-escalation agreement would be a sign of weakness.
Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and the European Commission president said Ukraine’s war funding would be central to the European Council summit.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia could reach supply volumes of 3.5 million tonnes per month to global markets by the end of the year.
Trump said the United States was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine and defended the diesel deal.
Russia detains Japanese journalist on espionage allegations
Russia says it arrested Hokkaido Shimbun journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin and accused him of spying. Japan says it is seeking information and a fair process.
- Journalist
- Yuki Imai
- Employer
- Hokkaido Shimbun
- Arrest location
- Sakhalin
- Arrest date
- Oct. 13, 2026, according to Russian court records cited by the Kyiv Independent
Louvre chief calls for major renovation after crown jewel theft
Louvre president Christophe Leribault says the museum needs a major renovation to improve security, nearly a year after crown jewels worth more than $100 million were stolen.
Renovation approach
Trade unions criticised plans for a large architectural overhaul and favoured more modest changes to improve the visitor experience.
Macron has championed a €600 million overhaul, including a new entrance; Leribault says a major transformation is needed.
Small oil-product deposits found on Novorossiysk coast
Small deposits of oil products were found on the Novorossiysk shoreline. Crews began cleaning them up as officials test samples and monitor the coast.
Truck driver dies after crash and fire on BR-116 in Muriaé
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Four Cars Burn in Tebet Parking Lot, No Injuries Reported
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London’s oldest restaurant building donated to National Trust
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Iran steps up attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Storms flood Greek islands, disrupt ferries and trigger safety warnings
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Malayali nurse Philomina is in Saudi police custody after Jeddah airport stop
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Business
Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower
September inflation was hotter than expected on an annual basis and in core prices. Treasury yields rose as US stock futures fell.
“The consumer price index was a little hotter than expected, but not scorching hot.”
Trump says Taiwan will buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline
Trump said Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of the gas from an Alaska LNG project and invest $4.4 billion. Taiwan’s economy ministry did not immediately comment, and it is unclear whether a final deal was signed.
Character.AI files for bankruptcy and plans asset sale to Disney
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to a $20 million lead bid from Disney for some assets. The company says it will keep operating during the sale process.
Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images plans a Chapter 11 restructuring to cut debt and go private after its planned merger with Shutterstock fell through. The company expects the process to finish by year-end.
US banks post mixed third-quarter results as trading gains lift profits
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo beat earnings expectations, while JPMorgan Chase missed analysts’ profit forecast. Strong stock trading helped banks amid market volatility.
Nasdaq slips as chip shares fall and investors assess bank earnings
US stocks ended mostly lower as chip shares extended their losses and investors weighed mixed results from major banks.
Bank of America profit falls 17% as penalty and weaker trading weigh
Bank of America reported third-quarter profit of $6.93 billion, down 17% from a year earlier, after a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty and weaker dealmaking and trading revenue.
Bank of America’s third-quarter profit fell 17% from a year earlier, to $6.93 billion.
The Charlotte-based bank said the result included a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty over failures in safeguards against money laundering and other illicit financial activity.
The penalty came as investment banking fees and fixed-income trading revenue fell, although equities trading revenue rose.
Lending income provided support: net interest income increased 8% to $16.4 billion as loan and deposit balances grew.
Judge grants Apple early access to some OpenAI records in trade secrets case
A judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with selected hiring records and other evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit. Apple did not get early access to all the material it sought.
Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against former employees and OpenAI; 9to5Mac also identifies io Products as a defendant.
Judge Edward Davila partly granted Apple’s requests for expedited discovery and denied or deferred some others.
U.S. inflation data could shape the Fed’s next rate decision
The Fed is weighing whether to delay a rate hike, while rising U.S. inflation is making the decision less certain. This week’s inflation data could affect the call.
- CTV News publication
- October 14, 2026
- MarketWatch publication
- October 12, 2026
- Policy issue
- Whether the Fed will delay a rate hike
- Economic indicator
- U.S. inflation data
Tesla is set to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster
Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster on October 15, nearly nine years after first showing it. The company says deliveries are expected next year, but its timeline has repeatedly shifted.
Purpose of the event
Tesla has billed the occasion as an unveiling of the next-generation Roadster.
Electrek says the event appears built around a stunt rather than presenting the production car reservation holders expected.
What the demo means
Tesla has teased a Roadster demonstration involving SpaceX cold gas thrusters.
Electrek argues a remote-operated prototype that briefly hovers would not meet the expectations of people who reserved a car.
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is reportedly discussing a deal for Decart, whose software helps AI models run faster on different chips. The companies have not confirmed the talks.
Jury finds Arm breached Qualcomm deal but awards only $2
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Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years
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Goldman Sachs third-quarter profit rises 29% to $5.29 billion
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Trump administration asks court to revisit approval for Ørsted wind farm
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UnitedHealth raises 2026 profit forecast as turnaround progresses
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Williams sees no need for Fed rate hikes in 2027 after one more this year
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Science & Tech
Ukraine says Starlink speed limits disrupted military drone missions
Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals without warning, disrupting several missions. Poland’s foreign minister questioned Elon Musk over whether the move was political.
“I confirm that (Starlink owner) SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion last night. Currently, the restriction applies to the StarShield 'military service package' and limits speed to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour)”
Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a small team to experiment with game decompilation, ports and remixes. The group will be led by Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet.
Doom runs on a DNS database in an unusually slow experiment
Corey Quinn adapted Doom to use a DNS database for its arithmetic and memory. The game runs far too slowly for practical play, but Quinn has published the code.
Users report outages across Mail.ru, Sber and other Russian services
Russian users reported problems with Mail.ru, Sber and other online services on October 14. Mail.ru drew about 1,500 complaints in an hour, while the cause remained unclear.
Ukraine’s Yandex strikes did not show a drop in Russian influence operations
After Ukrainian drones hit Yandex data centres, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said pro-Russia bot activity had fallen. Experts say the online data does not show that.
Samsung Health cuts Sleep Coaching data requirement to three days
Samsung Health now lets eligible users start Sleep Coaching with three days of sleep data from the past two weeks. The update also adds runner training levels and Strava route imports.
Google redesigns Play Store for cars with Google built-in
Google is updating the in-car Play Store with easier app discovery, new entertainment apps and YouTube audio playback that continues when drivers start moving. The update will roll out automatically over the coming weeks.
Google is redesigning Play Store for cars with Google built-in, Google’s system available in more than 100 car models from 16 brands.
The store already offers more than 700 apps, and its new homepage will highlight popular and recently added options.
Drivers can find and install apps more easily through curated collections and one-tap downloads.
The store’s layout will also adapt to the shape and size of different car screens.
Epic previews a faster, AI-assisted games launcher with Linux support
Epic Games has released a preview of a redesigned PC launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux, saying AI helped speed development. The company also plans to bring Fortnite to Linux through the app.
Epic laid off more than 1,000 staffers, and CEO Tim Sweeney said the layoffs were not related to AI.
Sweeney announced a company-wide push to retool for AI acceleration.
Epic announced the launcher preview for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Developer releases free AI-built alternatives to Microsoft and Adobe apps
Software engineer Brandon Thomas has released free, open-source apps modeled on Microsoft Office and Adobe programs. The tools are early-stage, and their security and usefulness remain concerns.
- Developer
- Brandon Thomas
- Project
- ArtCraft
- Word-processing app
- WordCraft
- Presentation app
- DeckCraft
US probe finds nearly 1.5 million bad actors matched on Tinder and Hinge
A congressional investigation found that nearly 1.5 million scammers and other bad actors matched with users on Tinder and Hinge in the first nine months of 2025. Match Group says it has introduced new safety measures.
Fraud prevention
The report found serious shortcomings and said Tinder detected scammers less reliably and struggled to keep pace with emerging threats.
Match Group said the report mischaracterized its investment in security and the work already done to stop scams.
Safety measures
Senator Maggie Hassan said Match Group had made some progress but that more remained to be done.
Match Group said it had introduced major safety advancements, including biometric verification across Tinder and Hinge.
Microsoft fixes Always On VPN failures after September Windows updates
Microsoft released updates to fix Always On VPN connection failures on Windows 11 systems affected by September security updates. A temporary workaround is available for organizations that cannot install them yet.
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ESA asks US to flag retro handhelds loaded with pirated games
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WhatsApp lets people join calls without an account
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Sports
Flooding strands about 70 runners during Utah's Moab 240
Flooding and dangerous weather from Tropical Storm Rachel forced organizers to cancel Utah’s Moab 240 ultramarathon. About 70 runners and volunteers were evacuated safely.
“We’re glad to report everyone made it out safely despite the wild weather.”
Kenyan marathon runner Ronald Korir provisionally suspended over doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit provisionally suspended Ronald Korir over suspected doping. His case is being investigated.
Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon as Jacob Kiplimo finishes fourth
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon in a personal-best 2:01:09, pulling away in the final 10 kilometres. Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo faded to fourth.
Akira Akasaki runs Japan’s sixth-fastest marathon time in Chicago
Akira Akasaki finished ninth in Chicago in 2:05:47, the sixth-fastest time by a Japanese runner. His wife Yuka also qualified for the marathon trials for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Comedian Takumi Goto appears in live broadcast of Izumo Ekiden
Yonsentoshin comedian Takumi Goto was shown cheering at a checkpoint during the Izumo Ekiden in Shimane, drawing attention online. He later explained why he was there.
Canadian marathon titles up for grabs at Toronto Waterfront race
Canada’s leading marathoners will compete for national titles, prize money and ranking points at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon this weekend.
Commonwealth 200m champion Dambile calls Bolt comparisons a privilege
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says he welcomes comparisons with Usain Bolt as he builds on a breakthrough season and considers competing in both the 100m and 200m.
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile welcomes comparisons with Usain Bolt as he seeks to become one of the world's leading sprinters.
The 24-year-old says the pressure is a privilege and recalls Bolt advising him to enjoy competing when they met in Tokyo in 2025.
Dambile won the Commonwealth 200m title in Birmingham in July, becoming the first South African to win the event.
He ran 19.74 seconds in Doha in June, then finished second at the Diamond League final in Brussels.
Indian athletics coach provisionally suspended over alleged doping complicity
Mohammad Yunus Khan, a coach at the Army Sports Institute in Pune and former coach of Gulveer Singh, faces an undisclosed anti-doping allegation. NADA has suspended him provisionally.
Khan spotted Gulveer Singh at a cross-country race in Arunachal Pradesh.
Gulveer moved to Colorado Springs to train under Scott Simmons.
Kartik Kumar accepted a three-year ban from the United States Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for prohibited anabolic agents.
Articles reported that NADA had provisionally suspended Khan over alleged complicity in an anti-doping rule violation.
Adidas Shoes Feature in Both Chicago Marathon Wins
Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa won the 2026 Chicago Marathon wearing Adidas’s Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. Nike’s new Apex shoe was worn by several other top finishers.
- Men’s winner
- Amos Kipruto, 2:01:09
- Women’s winner
- Hawi Feysa, 2:13:33
- Men’s runner-up
- Tadese Bikila, 2:02:56
- Winners’ shoe
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
Runner Finishes Chicago Marathon in 2:25:07, Short of His Goals
Theo Kahler finished 118th at the Chicago Marathon in 2:25:07, missing his goal of breaking 2:20 and his personal best after struggling in the race.
17-year-old Ontario runner finishes Finlayson Arm 50-mile race
Alex Muresan, 17, finished the 82-kilometre Finlayson Arm 50-miler on Vancouver Island in 16:27:34. He is now considering a 100-kilometre race.
2027 Diamond League season to begin in Doha and end in Zurich
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Chepngetich’s marathon world record stands despite her doping ban
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India to cover Murali Sreeshankar’s ankle surgery and rehabilitation in London
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Western Australian teen runs 660km to raise money for people facing homelessness
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Utah ultramarathon stopped because of extreme weather
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No story details provided about the 400m hype
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Entertainment
Ocarina of Time remake modernizes the classic for Switch 2
Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time pairs updated visuals with smoother controls and new features, according to hands-on previews.
“Ocarina of Time controls like a dream on Switch 2”
Led Zeppelin approves ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Narnia film trailer
Greta Gerwig secured Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s approval to use “Stairway to Heaven” in the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. It is not yet known whether the song is in the film.
Rockstar Rejects $1.5 Billion GTA 6 Budget Claim but Gives No Figure
Rockstar says GTA 6 did not cost more than $1.5 billion to make, rejecting an online claim. The company has not disclosed the game's actual budget.
Gal Gadot says she will not return as Wonder Woman
Gadot says she has had no specific talks with DC about reprising Wonder Woman and is grateful for the role. No new actor has been officially confirmed.
Prince Daniel cancels official duties with a cold
Prince Daniel has cancelled several public duties in Sweden, including a planned trip with Crown Princess Victoria, because he has a cold. Victoria will travel to Västernorrland alone.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34; co-stars pay tribute
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for disability rights, died in Texas on October 12. His representative said suicide was the cause of death.
Nintendo shows new Ocarina of Time remake footage in pre-order trailer
A Nintendo Netherlands trailer shows Link using the Master Sword and riding Epona in the Switch 2 remake, which is due out November 5.
Nintendo has released a new pre-order trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2.
The trailer appeared on Nintendo’s Dutch YouTube channel and shows Link facing the Great Deku Tree, taking up the Master Sword and battling the lava dragon Volvagia.
It also includes new footage of Link riding Epona and returning his sword to the Pedestal of Time.
The game remakes Nintendo’s 1998 N64 adventure, and is set for release on November 5.
Julia Stiles Recreates ‘Save the Last Dance’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Stiles and dance partner Ezra Sosa revisited her 2001 film’s iconic dance routine, with former co-star Sean Patrick Thomas watching from the audience. They scored 33 out of 40.
Stiles began her season with a quickstep to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” earning 18 out of 30 points.
Stiles and Sosa performed their “Save the Last Dance” tribute on “Dancing With the Stars.
The judges awarded Stiles and Sosa 33 out of 40 points.
Big Thief Launches Free Archive of Live Concert Recordings
Big Thief has launched a free online archive with 10 complete concerts and plans to add a new show each month. The band also shared a live recording of “Incomprehensible” from Dublin.
- Initial concerts
- 10 complete shows
- Update schedule
- Second Tuesday of each month
- Recording began
- Around 2019
- Live recording
- Incomprehensible” at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 29, 2026
GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
Anonymous leaker CyberLeek says it will release an alleged playable version of GTA 6 if its Solana meme coin reaches a $30 million market value. The build has not been verified.
Build release
CyberLeek says it will release the alleged full build if its coin reaches a $30 million market capitalization.
Take-Two has pursued information to identify the leaker and protect its rights; Rockstar said the leaks were not how it wanted players to see the game.
Conditions
CyberLeek says Take-Two can avert the leak by providing physical copies and issuing a public apology.
The articles do not report Take-Two agreeing to those demands.
Early reactions to Street Fighter praise its visuals but question its story
Critics who saw the new Street Fighter film praised its visuals, action and humor, but some said its plot, dialogue and tone felt uneven. It opens in theaters on Oct. 16.
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Joni Mitchell Becomes a U.S. Citizen After 62-Year Process
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Haftbefehl cancels Berlin and Düsseldorf concerts while under medical care
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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia
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Winnie-the-Pooh marks 100 years since first book
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Health
Why sincere support matters more than finding perfect words
Writer Michelle Bong Lejtenyi reflects on struggling to comfort loved ones facing cancer and grief, and says sincerity matters more than finding the perfect words.
How to Make Alcohol Treatment More Accessible for Executives
Executives may avoid alcohol treatment because of concerns about disclosure, work and pressure to quit. The guidance recommends confidential, individualized care that starts with a person's goals.
Corsican event highlights suicide risk among farmers
A film screening and discussion in Ghisonaccia focused on farmers’ mental health. In France, agricultural scheme members faced a 66% higher suicide death risk in 2022 than members of other health insurance schemes.
“Parfois on se demande pourquoi on fait ça”
Terry Crews Uses His Platform to Advocate for Mental Health
A video segment focuses on actor Terry Crews and his use of his platform to advocate for mental health.
Behavioural scientist discusses injuries and players’ mental health
Behavioural scientist Alicia Naser discussed how injuries can affect players’ mental health and recovery, including long-term effects.
Authoritarian parenting linked to depression and aggression in children
A study in China found that rigid, authoritarian parenting is linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children. Experts say repeated violence and coercion can harm children’s emotional development.
Man recounts recovery from severe head injury in a book
A man has written a book about rebuilding his life after severe head trauma, hoping his experience will offer hope to others.
A man describes rebuilding his life after suffering severe head trauma.
He tells his story in a book.
The account focuses on his recovery after the serious injury.
He says he wants to offer hope to others through what he has experienced.
571 military personnel died by suicide in South Korea from 2016 to 2025
South Korea’s military recorded 571 suicides over 10 years. Its current suicide-prevention plan has no performance indicator to track whether its measures are working.
South Korea’s military recorded 571 deaths by suicide.
The Defense Ministry’s suicide-prevention plan used the suicide rate per 100,000 people as a performance indicator.
The recorded rate was 14.1, above the target of 8.6.
The recorded rate was 12.4, above the target of 9.6.
The current suicide-prevention plan did not set a performance indicator.
Japan sets up mock bus stops as quiet spaces for people with dementia
Mock bus stops outside facilities in Japan give people with dementia a place to pause without being disturbed.
- Setting
- Outside facilities for people with dementia
- Purpose
- A place to pause undisturbed
- Type
- Mock bus stops where buses never arrive
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Putting distance between yourself and your phone can help reclaim attention
The advice is to create physical and psychological distance from your phone to regain control of your attention.
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