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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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Jacksonville State beats FIU 27-24 on late field goal
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Persib host The Cong-Viettel seeking a second win in ACL Two
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Politics
Carney to attend two Alberta rallies supporting Canadian unity before referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend rallies in Calgary and Edmonton ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, which includes a question about staying in Canada or holding a separation vote.
Danielle Smith discusses post-referendum plans with Alberta separatists
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith spoke privately with separatists about what should happen after the Oct. 19 referendum vote.
Former Alberta premiers urge voters to keep province in Canada
Former premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney joined forces in Edmonton to urge Albertans to keep the province in Canada as a referendum approaches.
“The next year, moving towards an actual vote on separation when the first one is won, the economic consequences would be catastrophic.”
Alberta separatists argue for independence and a smaller role for government
At a Calgary gathering, Alberta separatists made the case for leaving Canada. Speaker Darcy Gerow argued for replacing government control with private systems.
Endorsements add momentum as Toronto mayoral race tightens
Incumbent Olivia Chow and challenger Brad Bradford are promoting endorsements as the Toronto mayoral race tightens. Experts say they can signal momentum but rarely decide votes on their own.
B.C. party leaders pitch economic plans to business leaders before election
The three major party leaders presented competing plans for B.C.’s economy at a Vancouver business event ahead of the Oct. 24 election.
Poll finds Calgary and Edmonton voters largely back staying in Canada
A poll found that voters in Calgary and Edmonton largely support staying in Canada. No figures or further details are given.
A poll found that voters in Calgary and Edmonton largely support staying in Canada.
The finding concerns views in two cities, but the poll's figures and methods are not stated.
The result suggests most voters in the two cities prefer remaining in Canada.
The poll does not say how views compare with those elsewhere.
Parts of northwestern Ontario to adopt permanent daylight time
Parts of northwestern Ontario will stop changing clocks twice a year and stay on daylight time to align with Manitoba, starting Nov. 1.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that Manitoba would stop changing its clocks twice a year and stay on daylight time year-round.
Ontario consulted municipalities, businesses and First Nations about options for the northwest region.
Ontario intends to make a regulatory change in the Time Act to allow regions west of the 90th meridian to align with Manitoba.
Élections Québec surveys impact of French-only election mailouts
Élections Québec is surveying the impact of mailouts sent only in French during a provincial election.
- Surveying body
- Élections Québec
- Mailout language
- French-only
- Election
- Provincial election
- Article publication date
- October 14, 2026
Poilievre pitches tariff-free auto trade deal during Detroit visit
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is taking a plan for tariff-free auto trade to Detroit, proposing rules that tie duty-free sales to how much automakers produce in each country.
Tariffs
Poilievre is calling for tariff-free trade on both sides of the border.
The United States has a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian autos, and Trump has threatened to raise it to 50 per cent.
Trade war
Poilievre says the trade war is hurting auto production and helping overseas competitors.
Trump ended trade talks with Canada last year, and his administration has maintained tariffs on Canadian autos.
Ontario police review alleged misuse of student aid at career colleges
Ontario Provincial Police are reviewing allegations of OSAP fraud at private career colleges but have not decided whether to open a formal criminal investigation. All 242 eligible career colleges have been cut off from the program.
Poilievre questions Liberal protections as Stelco layoffs draw legal threats
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Alberta Referendum Leaves Voters’ Views and Goals Unclear
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Canada pauses planned purchase of 16 Black Hawk helicopters
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Cyclists ask Canada’s top court to review Toronto bike lane removal plan
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Diana Fox Carney visits Halifax ahead of ocean conference she will chair
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Winnipeg transit changes become a key issue before civic election
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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.”
Prince Abdulrahman bin Musaed and Alaa Mubarak answer post mocking Saudis
A post on X mocked Saudis over their roots. Prince Abdulrahman bin Musaed and Alaa Mubarak responded, defending Arab heritage and history.
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.
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.
Heilbronn police officer charged over alleged €246,415 theft
A Heilbronn police officer is accused of keeping €246,415 taken as security payments during traffic stops in 153 cases. A court will decide whether to accept the charges.
Riyadh airport attack disrupts transit flights; 400 Tangerang pilgrims delayed
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Three injured in explosion and fire at Intel plant in southern Israel
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Russian drone strike kills six in Lutsk, with injuries also reported in Rivne
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Small oil-product deposits found on Novorossiysk coast
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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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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
Microsoft-led action disrupts phishing network behind more than 1 billion messages
Microsoft and partners seized domains and disabled accounts linked to a cybercrime marketplace that sent more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026.
“What began with scam activity targeting people and organizations in Japan led investigators to an underground service economy supplying criminals around the world.”
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.
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.
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.
Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
Customers can save their iPhone Duo choices and payment details before pre-orders open on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific time. The phone is due to launch October 23.
Forest-fire smoke turns skies yellow in Central Kalimantan as air reaches dangerous level
Smoke from forest and land fires in Kotawaringin Barat has turned the sky yellow. PM2.5 readings put air quality in the very dangerous category, while residents report breathing problems and eye irritation.
Microsoft’s October update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws
Microsoft’s October security update fixes a record number of vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw already exploited by attackers. It also addresses bugs in Windows features and other products.
Microsoft released its October security update on Tuesday, fixing more than 1,400 vulnerabilities across Windows and other products.
Counts differ across the available information, which gives totals of 1,411 and 1,413 fixes.
One patched Windows flaw is already being exploited by attackers.
It can let a malicious file bypass warnings that normally help protect people when they open files from the internet, but the attack requires a user to interact with the file.
Apple unveils HomeView, a family-focused smart home display
Apple introduced HomeView, a smart display that personalizes its screen for up to six people and controls compatible home devices. It goes on sale November 13, with prices starting at £299/$299.
Apple unveiled HomeView at an event in New York.
Apple published power requirements for the wall-mounted model, according to 9to5Mac.
The Daily Mail reported that HomeView was due to go on sale.
SpaceX launch creates glowing ‘jellyfish’ over Alabama and East Coast
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida lit the early-morning sky with a glowing plume visible across Alabama and parts of the US East Coast. The rocket carried supplies and research to the International Space Station.
- Mission
- CRS-35, SpaceX’s 35th commercial resupply mission for NASA
- Launch site
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
- Launch time
- 6:33–6:35 a.m. EDT, Oct. 13, 2026
- Cargo
- More than 6,300 pounds
Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices
Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.
Risk assessment
The experiments used favorable, controlled conditions and did not demonstrate a real-world autonomous worm.
The tests suggest models can already perform many steps needed for replication, and the capability could become a serious risk.
Response
Ciaran Martin called the warning an interesting technical paper with a hint of vendor exaggeration.
Zhengxiong Li said a self-replicating AI worm operating across devices without a central service would be worrying.
Epic Games shifts game development toward AI-generated code and art
Epic Games says it is accelerating its use of AI, and developers on a Disney game featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters were reportedly told to adopt AI-centred production.
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Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games
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Study links faster molecular ageing to shorter lives in large dogs
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Sports
NBA Europe plan calls for 16 teams, including 12 permanent franchises
The NBA and FIBA are developing a 16-team European league, with 12 permanent franchises and four qualifying places. Accounts differ on when it would launch.
“Our vision is to create a two-tier ecosystem pan-European at the top”
Porzingis to meet Warriors medical staff after two-week absence
Kristaps Porzingis is expected at the Warriors’ San Francisco facility Tuesday for a medical evaluation. The team has not said when he can return to play.
Galatasaray parts ways with coach Gianmarco Pozzecco after three losses
Galatasaray has parted ways with head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco after losing three straight games, including an 88–93 home defeat to Bursaspor.
Spurs rookies impress in preseason as team considers starting Dylan Harper
Tarris Reed Jr. and Ja’Kobi Gillespie stood out in a preseason loss to Utah. Coach Mitch Johnson is also considering starting Dylan Harper alongside De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.
EuroLeague Round 5 injury updates differ ahead of three games
Three EuroLeague Round 5 games are scheduled for Wednesday. Team updates differ on Tomer Ginat's availability for Hapoel Tel Aviv, while several other players are listed as out or uncertain.
Kawhi Leonard set for first Raptors appearance since 2019
Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic says Leonard is available for Tuesday’s preseason game against the Knicks. It would be his first appearance for the Raptors since their 2019 NBA Finals win.
Breakers beat Kings 102-101 in Canberra NBL Ignite Cup thriller
New Zealand held off a late Sydney comeback to win 102-101 in Canberra. The game also renewed calls for the city to have its own NBL team.
The New Zealand Breakers beat the Sydney Kings 102-101 in an NBL Ignite Cup game in Canberra on Wednesday.
The Breakers led by 13 points with less than two minutes left, but Kings player Torrey Craig hit a series of three-pointers to bring Sydney close.
Carlin Davison and Sam Mennenga led New Zealand, scoring 20 and 27 points respectively, while Craig finished with 28.
The Kings' loss was their second in a row and ended their unbeaten Ignite Cup record; the in-season tournament has a $550,000 prize pool.
Celtics agree to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with Payton Pritchard
Boston has agreed to extend guard Payton Pritchard for $44.2 million over two years, with a mutual option for 2029-30. He is coming off career highs in points, assists and rebounds.
Pritchard won an NBA championship with Boston.
Pritchard was named Sixth Man of the Year.
The Celtics and Pritchard agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension.
Nikola Jokic names four of his toughest NBA opponents
The Denver Nuggets center named Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama among the toughest players he has faced.
- Opponent
- Joel Embiid
- Opponent
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Opponent
- Anthony Davis
- Opponent
- Victor Wembanyama
Real Madrid beats Armani Milan 98-89 for first away EuroLeague win
Real Madrid beat Armani Milan 98-89 in the EuroLeague, earning their first away win of the season. Theo Maledon led Madrid with 18 points.
Mike James' Achilles injury leaves Anadolu Efes without its star guard
Mike James had Achilles tendon surgery after Anadolu Efes' loss to Crvena Zvezda and is expected to miss seven to nine months. Efes signed Cameron Payne through the end of the season.
Fenerbahçe beat Zalgiris 99-80 in EuroLeague
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Caldwell-Pope says Sixers’ success depends on team chemistry
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Maxime Raynaud to miss at least two weeks with knee injury
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Walker Kessler impresses in Lakers preseason debut despite loss to Warriors
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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”
Singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro reportedly split
Dutch singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have reportedly ended their relationship. EliZe is said to have a new love, but the available details do not identify that person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Health
BioNTech cancer treatment misses goal in late-stage head and neck cancer trial
BioNTech said its experimental mRNA treatment, combined with Keytruda, did not delay tumor progression in a late-stage trial. The study will continue to assess whether the combination can extend survival.
“support continued evaluation”
Some nitrosamines in heparinoid lotion exceed provisional control level
Some nitrosamines were found in heparinoid lotion 0.3% “NIT” at levels above a provisional control value.
Walmart to make more than 250 medicines free for employees in 2027
Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions at no cost for employees in 2027, including some insulin, inhalers and diabetes drugs. Its coverage will not include GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.
Brazil bans and recalls FarmaUSA tirzepatide batch after destruction order ignored
Brazil’s health regulator ordered the seizure and recall of FarmaUSA’s tirzepatide batch HXTZ25101 after the company failed to destroy it as previously instructed. The batch may not be sold, distributed, prepared or used.
Racura trial advances to next RC220 dose after initial safety review
A safety committee approved testing RC220 at 100 mg/m2 in Racura Oncology’s Phase I lung cancer trial after reviewing safety data from two patients treated at a lower dose.
Nitto Medic recalls 757,346 boxes of lotion over ingredient levels
Nitto Medic is voluntarily recalling 757,346 boxes of its heparinoid lotion after an ingredient level exceeded standards.
Arrowhead's injected RNA drug lowered tau in an early study
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals said its injected genetic medicine appeared to reach the brain and lower tau, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, in an early study.
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals tested an injected genetic medicine in an early study.
The medicine was given as a subcutaneous injection, which is delivered under the skin.
The company said it appeared to reach the brain and lower tau levels.
Tau is a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Drug-releasing cataract lens shows early promise for treating glaucoma
In an early trial, an experimental cataract lens that releases glaucoma medicine kept eye pressure similar to standard treatment, and more than 95% of recipients needed no glaucoma medicine after a year.
Researchers randomly assigned three-quarters of the 106 participants to receive lenses releasing a low or high dose of bimatoprost; the rest received standard lenses and timolol eye drops.
Eye pressure was 15.9 mmHg in the high-dose group, 14.8 mmHg in the low-dose group and 15.7 mmHg in the standard-lens-and-drops group.
Researchers said participants would be followed for three years and that two larger follow-up trials were underway.
Zealand Pharma signs deal worth up to $1.3 billion for AI-designed treatments
Zealand Pharma will work with Generate Biomedicines to develop protein-based treatments for obesity and other metabolic diseases using AI technology.
- Deal value
- Up to $1.3 billion
- Companies
- Zealand Pharma and Generate Biomedicines
- Treatment type
- Protein-based treatments
- Target conditions
- Obesity and other metabolic diseases
Novartis returns Lamprene to the US market
Novartis has brought its antibiotic Lamprene back to the US market after receiving supplemental FDA approval over the summer.
US approves monthly injection for adults with schizophrenia
The FDA approved Teva’s Weltruza, a long-acting olanzapine injection for adults with schizophrenia, given once a month instead of daily tablets. US sales are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
Verdiva ends mid-stage trial of its GLP-1 obesity pill
21 hrs ago
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
23 hrs ago
Non-statin drugs offer options for lowering LDL cholesterol
1 day ago
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
1 day ago
Syndax ends Niktimvo development for lung disease after Phase 2 failure
1 day ago