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Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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Politics
Chungnam reviews emergency care for people with severe disabilities
Chungnam officials and disability family support centers met to review emergency care services and discuss ways to make support more reliable and accessible.
“This meeting was a meaningful opportunity to listen to voices from the field of emergency care services for people with severe disabilities and to seek ways forward together through public-private cooperation.”
Kim Min-seok criticizes shifting attacks on president and ruling party
Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok criticized internal attacks over prosecution reform and the choice of a major-crimes investigation chief nominee, saying criticism should be made appropriately.
Disability budget scheme helps children start football class in Naju
Children with disabilities and their caregivers used South Korea’s personal budget scheme to set up a local football class in Naju. The scheme lets participants choose some services for themselves.
South Korea’s Gyeonggi governor says president’s post was not aimed at her
Kim? Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae said she did not think President Lee Jae-myung’s recent social media post was directed at her, despite speculation about its target.
South Korea fair-trade chief stands by criticism of conglomerates
At a parliamentary hearing, Fair Trade Commission chief Joo Byung-ki said he still believes conglomerates have helped create an exploitative economy, while denying he is politically biased.
Kim Young-hee becomes first North Korean defector to lead South Korea foundation
South Korea appointed Kim Young-hee as head of the North Korean Refugees Foundation, the first defector to hold the role since it was established in 2010.
South Korea creates semiconductor task force and India trade office
South Korea’s industry ministry will set up a senior-level team to support major semiconductor projects and a new office to expand cooperation with India, effective October 20.
South Korea’s industry ministry is creating a senior-level semiconductor task force to support major projects and strengthen the industry’s competitiveness.
The cabinet approved the changes on October 13, and they take effect on October 20.
The new team will handle semiconductor policy, advanced chip competitiveness and support for the industry’s supply chain, including materials, parts and equipment.
It will also help move forward major projects, including a planned semiconductor cluster in the country’s southwest, and carry out duties under a new semiconductor support law.
South Korea extends family care support for some disabled people to 2028
South Korea has extended a temporary rule allowing family members to provide support services to people with the most severe developmental disabilities or rare diseases through December 31, 2028.
South Korea began temporarily allowing family members to provide activity support services to eligible people with the most severe developmental disabilities and rare diseases.
The Cabinet approved an amendment extending the temporary allowance.
The extended allowance is set to expire.
Bupyeong to turn tree waste into fuel and cut disposal costs
Bupyeong District will have a company collect tree waste for free and turn it into fuel for combined heat and power plants. The district expects to save about 39 million won a year.
- Expected annual waste reused
- About 300 tonnes
- Expected annual disposal-cost savings
- About 39 million won
- Wood pellets
- 1 tonne can replace 604.65 kilograms of coal
- Estimated emissions reduction
- Using 1 tonne of wood pellets can cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.48 tonnes
Kim Min-seok criticizes Joo Jin-woo over wordplay about South Korean president
Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok criticized opposition lawmaker Joo Jin-woo for a comment mocking President Lee Jae-myung and renewed calls for suspending lawmakers who breach ethical standards.
Joo’s political remarks
Kim said Joo’s extreme wordplay was political conduct unlikely to last.
Joo’s view is not stated in the sources.
Complaint against President Lee
Kim called Joo’s complaint over Lee’s X post “slightly irrational” and said the confidential status applied until the meeting ended.
Joo accused Lee of leaking confidential information and filed a complaint, according to Yonhap.
South Korean committee votes to exclude Lee Jin-sook from commission audit
A National Assembly committee voted to exclude lawmaker Lee Jin-sook from its audit of the Broadcast Media and Communications Commission, after People Power Party members walked out.
South Korea’s top court orders landlord to compensate former tenant
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Guerrilla campaign criticizes political dispute over landmine injuries
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Audit says South Korea’s chief justice was involved in judicial incentive payments
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South Korea plans tighter military-service exemptions for artists
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South Korea minister orders inspection of official who criticized agency nominee
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World
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
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.
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.
Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.
The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
The journalist was detained in the Sakhalin region as he was preparing to leave, according to the FSB.
He was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody; reports differ on whether the arrest occurred in Sakhalin or in Moscow.
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.
- Chelsea 3
- Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
- Chelsea 3 crew
- 15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
- Chelsea 3 attack
- Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
- Sunken ship
- About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued
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.
Reason for strikes
Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.
Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Police officer dismissed for taking Sainsbury’s carrier bags without paying
A police officer was dismissed after a hearing found he had deliberately avoided paying for carrier bags at Sainsbury’s. Published accounts differ on their total value.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
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MI5 chief warns of rising threats from Russia, Iran and AI
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Business
Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.
“Getty Images is uniquely trusted around the world as the unparalleled leader in premium visual content”
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is discussing a roughly $7 billion purchase of AI startup Decart. Anthropic previously considered a $6 billion deal but passed after due diligence.
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
JP Morgan lowered its Apple price target to $340 over supply constraint concerns.
Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had told select suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component production because of soft demand.
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 and maintained its Overweight rating.
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.
- Works cited
- At least 427 Warner-controlled works
- Defendants
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Followers
- 36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
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Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
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Googlebook prioritizes AI development over Linux app support for now
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Sports
Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.
“It's been a fantastic season for me winning in Paris and New York and knowing that I will finish the year on top of the rankings is just a dream come true”
Alexander Bublik smashes racket and cooler, then wins at Shanghai Masters
Bublik smashed his racket and a drinks cooler after losing the first set to Brandon Nakashima, cutting his hand. He recovered to win in three sets.
Zverev and Bublik meet in the Shanghai Masters round of 16
Alexander Zverev and Alexander Bublik are set to face each other in the round of 16 in Shanghai.
UN rights office condemns racist abuse aimed at Coco Gauff
The UN human rights office condemned racist abuse posted online against Coco Gauff after her match against Sun Xinran at the WTA 1000 event in Beijing.
Alex Eala and Zeynep Sonmez lose in Wuhan Open doubles first round
Eala and Sonmez lost 6-2, 6-3 to Dayana Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina. Eala is expected to play in Ningbo, Tokyo and Hong Kong over the next three weeks.
Rafa Jódar faces Botic Van de Zandschulp for a place in Shanghai quarter-finals
Jódar meets Van de Zandschulp in the Shanghai Masters round of 16, with a quarter-final place at stake. The match is scheduled for about 6 a.m. Spanish time.
Davidovich beats Hurkacz to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
Alejandro Davidovich beat Hubert Hurkacz in three sets to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. He will next face France’s Arthur Gea, ranked 44th.
Alejandro Davidovich beat Hubert Hurkacz 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) at the Shanghai Masters in China.
The Spanish player recovered after losing the first set, breaking Hurkacz’s serve twice in the second and winning a close final-set tie-break.
It was Davidovich’s second win over Hurkacz in two weeks; he had also beaten the Polish player in the Chengdu final.
The result sends Davidovich to his sixth Masters 1000 quarter-final, and his first since Monte Carlo in 2025.
Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva withdraw from Wuhan Open
After meeting in the China Open final in Beijing, Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva both withdrew from the Wuhan Open. Zheng cited fatigue after a demanding run of matches.
Zheng beat Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final.
Zheng and Andreeva withdrew from the Wuhan Open.
The Wuhan Open singles main draw started.
Retired Kei Nishikori reflects on his career and French rivals
The former world No. 4 from Japan looks back on his career, his love of clay courts and his relationships with French players.
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Career status
- Retired
- Highest ranking
- World No. 4
- French player singled out
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Isner and Querrey oppose ending best-of-five Grand Slam matches
John Isner and Sam Querrey say men’s Grand Slam matches should remain best-of-five sets, disagreeing with Juan Carlos Ferrero’s prediction that the format will soon end.
Future of best-of-five
Ferrero predicted that five-set matches at Grand Slams would soon be a thing of the past.
Isner said the five-set format should stay, and Querrey said he agreed.
Players' views
Ferrero's prediction was not accompanied by a stated view about how many players support the format.
Isner said the majority of players want to keep five sets; Querrey estimated about 98% of top-100 players would agree.
Alex Eala loses Wuhan opener but has more matches ahead
Alex Eala lost to Chinese qualifier Shi Han after winning the first set at the Wuhan Open. She is still due to play doubles there and compete in Hong Kong in November.
Qinwen Zheng wins her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open
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Vacherot exits Shanghai title defence after straight-sets loss to Paul
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Loiret wheelchair tennis Open rises to world No. 3 tournament tier
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Arthur Gea beats Jakub Mensik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
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Katie Boulter loses to Diana Shnaider in Wuhan Open first round
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Alex Eala to face Han Shi in Wuhan Open first round
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Entertainment
Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together
German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.
Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate
After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
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.
- Age
- 34
- Breaking Bad role
- Walter White Jr.
- Seasons on the show
- All five
- Disability advocacy
- Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities
Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift
Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.
AI in development
CEO Tim Sweeney says AI can empower creators and help teams make more and better products.
Some developers were reportedly shocked by the AI-first pivot, and some hoped the directive was not fully serious.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
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Danny Trejo’s son says actor learned of Ben Shapiro link during filming
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Robyn and Mechatok remix each other’s songs
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Carmelo Hayes returns on Raw and joins 946 in attack on The Bloodline
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Ben Affleck says he spent three years playing StarCraft after becoming famous
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Health
At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.
“[The doctor] said right away, stop taking Ozempic”
US FDA supports planned trial of StemSmart therapy for Crohn’s disease
The FDA supported most elements of NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals’ proposed phase two trial of its StemSmart cell therapy. The company aims to start the study in Australia and the US by the end of 2026.
UCLA specialists outline how doctors can choose between two MASH drugs
A UCLA-led review offers an algorithm to help doctors choose between resmetirom and semaglutide, the first two FDA-approved drugs for adults with MASH and moderate to advanced fibrosis.
Merck’s eye drug meets main study goal, but results are mixed
Merck said its candidate remigromig met the main goal in a pivotal study for diabetic macular edema, but the full results raise questions about its commercial prospects.
FDA approves Asahi Kasei’s herpes treatment
Japan’s Asahi Kasei Therapeutics won FDA approval for a herpes treatment it acquired earlier this year in a deal worth almost $1 billion.
Inclisiran lowered LDL cholesterol more than bempedoic acid in a trial
In a study of 402 adults at high cardiovascular risk, inclisiran reduced LDL cholesterol more than bempedoic acid after 150 days. Similar overall rates of side effects were reported in both groups.
BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of its main goals in a pivotal trial.
The vaccine is still experimental.
The trial had two primary goals, also called endpoints.
The vaccine missed the first goal.
Early research links GLP-1 drugs to signs of slower biological aging
Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may affect biological aging, but experts say the evidence is not strong enough to use them solely in hopes of living longer.
Lilly’s Surmount V trial randomly assigned more than 700 overweight adults without diabetes to use tirzepatide or semaglutide.
Researchers examined biological-age markers in 71 participants over age 50 who were taking tirzepatide.
Kevin Duffin presented the aging findings at the Aging Research and Drug Discovery conference in Boston.
CNN published its report on the early research.
Syndax ends Niktimvo development for lung disease after Phase 2 failure
Syndax is ending development of Niktimvo for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after the treatment failed a mid-stage trial.
- Drug
- Niktimvo
- Company
- Syndax
- Disease
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
- Trial stage
- Phase 2
Experts raise safety concerns about Neurocrine’s Prader-Willi drug
Vykat XR has been linked to seven deaths and nearly 100 hospitalizations since its approval, though case reports do not prove the drug caused them. Some experts are urging its withdrawal.
Evidence of harm
Karen Vogt is urging the FDA to withdraw Vykat XR, and some experts say the evidence indicates unacceptable harm.
The case reports do not prove Vykat XR caused the deaths or hospitalizations, and many cases involved complex medical issues and multiple medications.
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