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Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features
Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.
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.
Trump criticizes Houthis over increased attacks on Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthis were acting wrongly after questions about their increased attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said he did not know how the attacks might affect US midterm elections.
“The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all.”
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
A Social Security commissioner predicted the program could last another 90 years, offering a new view of its future.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored 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.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to secure a 7-3 win.
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
MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
Attribution of the Fairford plot
British authorities have linked Tehran to the incident, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Iran has denied involvement.
Military bases as targets
British authorities view the suspected Fairford incident as a plot against a military base.
Iran has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target.
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.
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Politics
French students hold fresh protests over school conditions
Students, unions and opposition groups rallied across France over teacher shortages and poor school conditions. The government says 3,000 substitute teachers will go to the hardest-hit schools.
“Students aren’t being heard enough... not their proposals to authorities and elected officials”
France begins debate on its 2027 budget amid political divisions
French lawmakers began debating the 2027 budget. The far-right National Rally said it would oppose a motion to reject the bill, making its passage unlikely.
Ministry says nearly 150 education staff hurt in student protests
France’s education ministry says nearly 150 staff have been injured since student protests began, including 20 on Monday. Those hurt include school heads, teachers and reception staff.
Bercy warns civil service pensions may crowd out public service spending
France’s finance ministry, known as Bercy, has pointed to a “crowding-out effect” from civil service pensions on spending for public services.
French high school students continue protests as tensions emerge in Paris
High school students in France are continuing demonstrations and demanding more resources to improve daily life. The first tensions have emerged in Paris.
Oxfam France challenges the state over tax inequality
Oxfam France has begun legal action against the state, arguing that its tax system fails to treat people equally. It says tax rules benefit the wealthiest.
France puts 2024 public aid to businesses at €166 billion
The government says public aid to businesses totalled €166 billion in 2024, in the first annual disclosure prompted by a Senate inquiry into how the money is used.
France’s government says it gave businesses €166 billion in public aid in 2024.
The figure was published in a budget document in response to a Senate inquiry seeking more transparency about how companies use public money.
A narrower count puts aid with no real doubt at about €60 billion, including tax benefits, grants and financial support.
The larger total also includes €65 billion in general reductions to employers’ social contributions.
Greta Thunberg joins French students protesting school conditions
Greta Thunberg joined students in Saint-Denis as protests over teacher shortages, crowded classes and poor school buildings spread across France. Officials said about 200 schools were closed.
The student protest movement began, according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde EN.
More than 70,000 people took to the streets, according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde EN; the Guardian reported 75,000.
President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint, and the Education Ministry said eight members of teaching staff were injured in protest-related incidents.
Greta Thunberg joined students demonstrating outside Paul Éluard high school in Saint-Denis.
Education Minister Édouard Geffray said about 200 schools were closed as demonstrations continued.
French lawmakers begin debate on the revenue side of the 2027 budget
France’s National Assembly has begun examining the government’s budget, with disputes over taxes on retirees and wealthy people, inheritance rules and support for household spending.
- Budget adjustment plan
- 43 billion euros
- Retiree measures
- 5.5 billion euros in savings, including measures in the social security budget
- Proposed Zucman tax threshold
- Fortunes above 100 million euros
- High-income contribution
- A 20% tax rate for people with annual income above 250,000 euros
French Socialists move to reject the government's 2027 budget plan
Socialist MPs plan to submit a motion rejecting the revenue section of France's 2027 budget as debate begins. The government says it needs spending cuts to reduce the deficit.
Budget approach
The Socialists plan to seek rejection of the budget proposal.
The government wants Parliament to debate the budget and pursue deficit reduction.
Parliamentary debate
The Socialists' motion could halt debate before it begins.
Lecornu urged them to withdraw the motion, saying Parliament should engage in budget discussions.
French high-school students plan another day of protests
Students are due to protest in Paris and other French cities on Tuesday, while some school blockades are set to continue. Student groups are scheduled to meet the education minister on Thursday.
France discloses pension costs in each ministry’s 2027 budget
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Mathilde Panot rejects the Pink October cancer awareness campaign
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French lawmakers vote to make grocery purchases with meal vouchers permanent
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Pornichet raises the second-home tax surcharge to 60% from 2027
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Charles Alloncle accuses France Télévisions and Radio France of boycotting his book
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French lawyers say police cannot seize student protest signs just for criticism
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World
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.
“a bit of an interest in Soviet military equipment”
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.
MI5 chief warns of threats from Russia, Iran and AI
Ken McCallum said Russia and Iran are expanding hostile activity against the UK, while AI is creating new risks. MI5 has launched a centre to assess AI threats.
Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.
EU expands membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The EU agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the single market and competitiveness. Hungary dropped its objection to Ukraine’s move after Kyiv passed a law expanding minority language education rights.
Cornell suspends student events after sexual assault allegations
Cornell has suspended student-organization events for the rest of the school year after a former student sued over alleged sexual assault. A planned homecoming concert was canceled.
MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
MI5 chief Ken McCallum says Iran is seeking to target military sites in the UK.
He said this marks a shift beyond attacks on Iranian dissidents and Jewish sites, which Britain says have been targeted by Iranian proxies.
The warning comes as police investigate a suspected plot at RAF Fairford, a US-run base in western England used by US bombers during the war with Iran.
Police found gasoline in three vans near the base, but no explosives, and residents were evacuated during the response.
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.
Five Russian S-400 missiles struck Kyiv, and air raid sirens and mobile alerts sounded only after the attack.
Ukraine's military leadership contacted its U.S. counterparts to clarify what had happened, according to a senior Ukrainian official.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no early warning from its partners before the strike.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said intelligence cooperation with the United States was continuing.
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.
- Fatalities
- One person died
- Injuries
- Several others were injured
- Closures
- Nine roller coasters at six parks
- Investigation
- Cobb County Police Department major crimes unit detectives
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.
Two stolen Renoirs recovered in France as police suspect another heist was planned
French investigators recovered two Renoir paintings worth about €4.2 million from behind a wall after the September theft. Four men face preliminary charges, and police said they feared another museum robbery was imminent.
Ukraine investigates whether missile malfunction caused MiG-29 crash
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Argentina asks tribunal to halt UK-authorized oil activity near Falklands
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Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Illegal crypto-mining farm found at UAZ supplier in Ulyanovsk
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Trump criticizes Houthis over increased attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Business
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.
“Starbucks is not buying Chipotle.”
Social Security’s 2027 Cost-of-Living Increase Is Due for Announcement
U.S. officials are set to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, after September inflation data is released. Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%.
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.
Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years
Kroger says it will cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years, citing efforts to simplify operations and adapt to technology. The company says it will invest in frontline workers.
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.
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%.
Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover
Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.
Bumble, a dating app company based in Texas, is reportedly in advanced talks to be bought by technology holding company Ithaca for around $1bn.
A deal could be announced as early as this week, according to the report.
Bumble shares rose almost 50% on Monday after the news, giving the company a market value of more than $580m.
That is still far below its value of more than $14bn after it listed on the Nasdaq in 2021.
Kalshi traders expect US inflation to stay high after a likely 2026 peak
Kalshi traders expect US inflation to remain elevated, with September CPI forecast at 3.6% year over year. They see limited odds of new highs this year.
An unexpectedly hot CPI reading of 3.8% led Kalshi markets to anticipate a possible peak of 4.8% in May.
Year-over-year inflation peaked at 4.2%, according to CNBC.
Year-over-year CPI rose 3.4%, according to CNBC.
Reports said Kalshi traders expected September CPI to rise 3.6% year over year.
UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance
UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast again as its turnaround efforts gathered pace. No forecast figure or further details were provided.
- Company
- UnitedHealth
- Forecast
- Profit forecast raised again
- Publication date
- October 13, 2026
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Time spent
They admired his dedication to a project developed over 12 years.
They questioned whether Tomlin devoted too much time to his virtual city.
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.
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Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
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Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Science & Tech
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.
“EUV equipment is difficult for CXMT to secure, so shifting the cell architecture to 4F while maintaining DUV could be advantageous in the long term.”
Two powerful earthquakes strike the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.7 and 6.9 struck the Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 13. One geophysicist said they could be part of a wider seismic chain reaction, but distant triggering is rare.
World timekeepers to vote on ending leap seconds
Delegates will vote on a proposal to stop adding leap seconds to global clocks. The seconds have kept atomic time aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation but can disrupt computer systems.
Long Island center restores monarch butterfly grounded by refried beans
A male monarch that landed in refried beans was treated at a Long Island nature center. Staff used water and cornstarch to remove residue, and the butterfly flew again.
Kerala forest research director receives international scientist award
Kannan C.S. Warrier, director of the Kerala Forest Research Institute, received the International Iconic Scientist Award for his work in forestry science and conservation.
Tiny archaeon has one of the smallest genomes ever found
Researchers found a tiny archaeon inside marine plankton off Japan with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs. It may depend on its host to survive.
A 1960 population model set a ‘doomsday’ date that later growth disproved
A 1960 study projected that population growth would drive humanity toward catastrophe on November 13, 2026. Falling birth rates later undermined the forecast, and UN projections now expect population to peak in 2084.
In 1960, physicist Heinz von Foerster and colleagues published a population-growth model that set November 13, 2026, as a doomsday date.
They used estimates covering 2,000 years to project that human numbers would keep accelerating until they approached infinity.
The forecast assumed past growth would continue, and the authors argued people would be “squeezed to death,” not starve.
The date was a mathematical projection, not evidence that the world would end.
MIT startup develops system to convert diesel trucks to hydrogen
LNK Energies says its onboard system could let heavy-duty trucks use hydrogen stored in liquid carriers. It plans to install a larger version in a commercial truck within 18 months.
TechCrunch published its article about LNK Energies’ truck conversion system.
LNK Energies is scheduled to present at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
LNK plans to install a larger version of its reactor in a commercial truck.
Jonathan the tortoise’s gene switches may offer clues to long life
Researchers found that some gene switches in Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise thought to be about 194, were unusually orderly. The finding may offer clues to longevity but does not show what caused his long life.
- Estimated age
- About 194 years
- Species
- Aldabra giant tortoise
- Hatched
- Around 1832
- Arrival on St. Helena
- 1882
Study finds Sri Lanka’s cobras form a distinct genetic lineage
A study finds Sri Lanka’s spectacled cobras form a genetically distinct lineage that diverged from mainland cobras about two million years ago. Whether they are a separate species remains unresolved.
Species status
A 2022 genetic study proposed recognizing Sri Lanka’s cobra as a separate species, Naja polyocellata.
In 2023, Wolfgang Wüster and Frank Tillack argued that the evidence for a species-level split was insufficient.
Evidence
The latest study finds that Sri Lankan cobras form a genetically distinct lineage.
The 2023 critics said earlier sampling was limited to peninsular India and relied heavily on mitochondrial DNA.
Researchers propose ancient diving helped humans develop endurance
Two researchers argue that repeated shallow-water diving for food by early Homo may have helped build the stamina later used for endurance running.
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Three Russian regions lead in urban green space share
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Chinese team proposes equipment including a tank for underwater use
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Vienna team demonstrates a self-stabilizing thorium nuclear clock
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Sports
Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime
Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.
“The sequence of that does not fall on him.”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the rest of UCLA's season after injuring his knee against Oregon. Coach Bob Chesney says medical evaluations will determine the final timeline.
Iamaleava landed awkwardly during a scramble against Oregon and was later replaced.
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15, improving to 5-0.
Chesney said medical evaluations would determine the final timeline for Iamaleava’s status.
CBS Sports reported that Iamaleava was expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Game result
- Buffalo won in overtime
- Jackson's position
- Rams left tackle
- Chubb's position
- Bills outside linebacker
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime on Bass’s 45-yard field goal
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Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons
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Packers beat Bears 31-7 as Franklin says Burden quit
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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”
Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury
Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.
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.
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.
Rodrigo Faro says he worked as a child to help support his family
The Brazilian presenter says he and his brother began making commercials at age eight and gave their earnings to help support their mother.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast
Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.
GTA 6 PC release reportedly planned for early 2027
Rockstar is reportedly planning a PC release in the first three months of 2027, a few months after the game’s scheduled November launch on consoles. The company has not confirmed a PC version.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.
A report based on people familiar with Rockstar’s plans says the PC version could arrive between January and March 2027.
Rockstar has not announced a PC release, and the game is currently listed only for those consoles.
If the reported timing is accurate, PC players would wait only a few months after the console launch.
Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.
Glendale emergency crews responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
News outlets reported Piane’s death and his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Jade Anna says she and Kenneth ended their engagement over future plans
Jade Anna says she and Kenneth made a joint decision to end their relationship because their future plans and careers no longer aligned. She is moving from Rome back to the Netherlands.
- Move
- Jade moved to Rome in January.
- Proposal
- Kenneth proposed in May.
- Breakup announcement
- Jade said the relationship ended about three months after the proposal.
- Reason
- Jade cited their future plans and careers.
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.
Political support
Noem said she would take Ken Paxton over James Talarico.
Musgraves welcomed Talarico at her Dallas concert.
Criticism
Noem said she preferred Ella Langley over Musgraves.
Musgraves replied with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog.
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.
God of War Laufey collector’s box costs $149.99 and excludes the game
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RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen
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Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
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Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
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Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
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Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
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Health
Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting
Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. Cases tripled in three weeks as fighting displaced people into unsanitary camps.
“Families fleeing conflict are now facing another threat from diseases that can be prevented and treated.”
Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap launch $100 million stillbirth initiative
The partners and the Uzima Foundation will test technologies in high-burden countries, aiming to halve stillbirth rates over the next decade.
Hyderabad suspends four eateries’ food safety licences after inspections
Food safety officials suspended the licences of four Hyderabad eateries over hygiene violations and ordered another canteen to close. They also collected 16 food samples for testing.
Tokat suspends classes as thousands seek care for stomach symptoms
Schools and education centres in Tokat city were closed for one day for disinfection after a surge in people seeking care for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea. Officials advised against using tap water for drinking or cooking while tests are pending.
Bat bites and scratches rise sharply across parts of NSW
NSW Health says 43 people were assessed after bat bites or scratches in two weeks, up from 10 in the same period last year. Authorities urge people not to touch bats.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination
Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.
Flu season is kicking off early, but no location or timing details are given.
The story raises the question of whether people are getting a flu vaccine.
It gives no information about how early the season is or how many people are affected.
It also provides no details about vaccination advice or the vaccine itself.
Smoke leaves Manaus with very poor air quality for fifth day
Smoke from wildfires has worsened air quality in Manaus for five days. The fires affect more than 30 municipalities in Amazonas state.
Cities in the Manaus metropolitan region recorded very poor air quality.
Manaus recorded its fifth consecutive day of worsening air quality.
Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
A Lancet commission says nuclear conflict and malicious uses of AI carry a small but non-zero risk of human extinction this century. It lists 15 other major health threats that policy could help reduce.
- Commission
- 35 experts
- Threats identified
- 17
- Assessment period
- 75 years, through 2100
- Nuclear conflict and malicious AI
- The assessment says both carry risks of extinction in the next 75 years.
Wales expands RSV vaccine offer to some adults aged 65 to 74
Wales is offering the RSV vaccine to higher-risk adults aged 65 to 74 this autumn, alongside existing offers to people aged 75 and over and pregnant women.
Singapore flu activity reaches highest level since weekly records began in 2024
Influenza was found in 44% of respiratory samples tested in Singapore from Sep 27 to Oct 3, as clinics and hospitals saw more patients with breathing problems during hazy weather.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
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Man dies after allergic reaction to ant bites while fishing in Goiás
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About 1 in 5 Giardia infections in cats may involve human-infecting types
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WHO seeks answers after Russian lab worker dies amid plague concerns
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Foot-and-mouth disease detected in Namibia’s Zambezi Region
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