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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.
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
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.
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.
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.
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Politics
More than 5,000 offenders went unmonitored after tags were not fitted
A report found that more than 5,000 people in England and Wales who should have been electronically monitored were not tagged in the first half of the year. It also found faults left nearly 1,600 tags without a signal for more than two weeks.
“It’s hard to set out just how demoralised and unhappy a lot of probation staff are.”
Heathrow investors may reconsider £33bn runway plan without PM backing
Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye says investors need more certainty on a proposed third runway and may reassess the £33bn plan if Prime Minister Andy Burnham does not commit.
Swinney will not face probe over pension claims to Scottish Parliament
Independent advisers said no investigation was needed into John Swinney’s claim that pensioners would lose out under UK reforms to the triple lock. Swinney says the matter is closed.
MI5 chief warns of rising risk of rightwing terrorist attacks in UK
MI5 chief Ken McCallum says anti-immigration and anti-Muslim extremism is increasingly leading people to consider attacks, contributing to a rise in the UK’s terror threat level.
Ministers plan cuts to heat pump grants to help fund defence spending
Ministers are preparing to cut hundreds of millions of pounds from England and Wales’s heat pump grant scheme as they seek savings for defence investment.
Civil service union seeks 10% pay rise and four-day week as strike vote nears
The PCS union is seeking a 10% pay rise and progress towards a four-day week on full pay for civil servants. Members will vote on strike action from October 20 to December 1.
Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City disclosed after calls for transparency
Greater Manchester’s authority disclosed Andy Burnham’s meetings and other contacts with Manchester City while he was mayor. City has appealed a finding that it breached Premier League financial rules.
Greater Manchester disclosed Andy Burnham’s past contacts with Manchester City after criticism of his comments about the club’s owners.
Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until earlier this year, before becoming prime minister.
He met City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak in 2021 at a UK government investment summit and spoke with him informally at a 2019 testimonial match.
The authority said Burnham attended a small number of City home games and that club staff supported official visits to China and Japan.
UK expands police support for political figures and reviews security
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced police support for political figures who are not MPs and an independent review of security for high-profile people after Ann Widdecombe was killed.
Prosecutors allege Joshua Kerry travelled to Nigel Farage’s home in south London and tried to break in.
Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon.
Mahmood announced expanded police support and an independent security review.
Think tank urges £8bn in tax rises to rebuild UK fiscal buffer
The Resolution Foundation urged the government to raise about £8bn in taxes at the October 28 Budget, saying the Chancellor’s fiscal buffer has nearly halved.
- Proposed tax rises
- About £8 billion
- Fiscal buffer before deterioration
- £24 billion
- Fiscal buffer forecast
- As little as £12 billion
- Target fiscal headroom
- At least £20 billion
Second wave of early prison releases begins in England and Wales
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early as the government tries to ease overcrowding. About 2,000 are due to leave this month, with 3,000 more to follow over the next year.
Need for the plan
The government says early releases are needed to ease prison overcrowding.
Waxman said the government’s confidence in the plan “is not yet matched by the reality on the ground”.
Burnham urges MPs to pursue closer ties with the EU
The prime minister is expected to tell MPs that rejecting a better EU deal would be a dereliction of duty, arguing closer cooperation could support growth and tackle illegal immigration.
Welsh government and Labour agree £60m for additional learning needs
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UK Cabinet Office scraps hiring platform, records £7.8m loss
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Farage rejects claim Reform would allow troops to use lethal force on migrant boats
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Neil Kinnock says Andy Burnham wants Britain to rejoin the EU
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Home Office asylum AI summaries fail 22% of initial accuracy checks
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World
Morelos officials freed after authorities release detained gang suspect
Pueblos Unidos kidnapped three officials in Morelos after a suspect was detained. Authorities released him to protect the hostages, who were later freed.
“These are decisions to save lives, that is very important.”
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
Mexican cartels steal US rental vehicles for use and conversion
Mexican cartels are stealing rental vehicles across the United States and taking them to Mexico. Some trucks are fitted with armor and weapons, while only a small share of stolen vehicles are recovered.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no damage reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage, three days after a damaging quake.
Colombian businessman Álvaro Pulido taken into US custody in Venezuela case
Álvaro Pulido, accused of laundering more than $2bn in schemes linked to Venezuelan government contracts, is in US custody and due in court in Miami on Tuesday.
Iguazu Falls access temporarily closed as river levels surge
Authorities closed tourist access to Iguazu Falls in Argentina after heavy rain pushed river flows above six times the average. The park said access would reopen Tuesday as flows declined.
Pastor shot dead inside church in São Leopoldo
Cláudio Roberto da Silva, 53, was shot dead inside his church in São Leopoldo, Brazil. Police are investigating and have not arrested anyone.
Pastor Cláudio Roberto da Silva was shot dead inside his church in São Leopoldo, in southern Brazil, on Monday night.
He was 53 and was with his wife when two men entered the church; she escaped to seek help.
The men tried to get him to go with them to another place, saying people there wanted to speak with him, according to his wife’s account to police.
It remains unclear whether they intended to take him hostage or move him before killing him, and police have not established a motive.
Tourism falls at Mexico’s beach resorts as costs, seaweed and safety concerns weigh
International visitors to Cancun’s airport fell 12% in September from a year earlier. A stronger peso, smelly seaweed and safety concerns are among the factors cited.
Mexican troops killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, after which roads in Puerto Vallarta were blocked.
The Mexican peso rose about 12% against the US dollar.
Cancun’s international airport recorded about 12% fewer international passengers than in the same month a year earlier.
The Financial Times reported on falling visitor numbers and the pressures facing Mexico’s beach resorts.
Fire hits native vegetation reserve at Terra Santa farm in Mato Grosso
A fire reached a legal reserve at Fazenda Iporanga in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso. Terra Santa says it will assess the damage after the fire is under control.
- Property
- Fazenda Iporanga
- Municipality and state
- Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso
- Affected land
- Legal reserve of native vegetation, not currently leased for agriculture
- Company
- Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Bus and nine other vehicles involved in crash on Anchieta Highway
A bus and nine other vehicles were involved in a crash on the Anchieta Highway. One headline said more than 10 people were injured and a lane toward the coast was blocked.
10-year-old girl dies after drowning at water park in Ceará
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India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
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Hurricane Simón forecast to reach Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm
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Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
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Man dies after São Paulo police fire 24 shots during incident
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Man killed by police gunfire in São Paulo after phone mistaken for gun
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Business
Trump agrees to Russian diesel supply deal as US fuel prices rise
Donald Trump agreed to allow more than 4.8 million tonnes of Russian diesel to be supplied, as US diesel prices surged. The deal includes a temporary exemption from export sanctions.
“made the right choice for the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!”
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.
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%.
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%.
The United States is due to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Wednesday, Oct.
14, after September inflation data is released.
The adjustment, known as COLA, changes Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments to help recipients keep up with rising prices.
Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%, though the official figure has not yet been announced.
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer for Chipotle.
Starbucks denied plans to buy Chipotle, after which Starbucks shares rose and Chipotle shares fell.
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.
- September CPI forecast
- 3.6% year over year
- August CPI increase
- 3.4% year over year
- May 2026 inflation peak
- 4.2% year over year
- Chance of a 2026 inflation high
- Just under one in three
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
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.
“We should aim to harden our systems to make it difficult for such replicators to spread, but also prepare to deal with a world where they are here to stay.”
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.
Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation
Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with conspiracy to extort money and interfering with commerce by threats. The FBI suspects he was involved with ShinyHunters.
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.
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.
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.
Apple has introduced the HomePod Mini 2, its first small-speaker update since 2020.
The speaker has a new S10 chip, and Apple says a future software update will bring its latest Siri AI features.
With a compatible iPhone or iPad, Siri can use personal information to help with tasks such as finding a message or adding ingredients to a shopping list.
The speaker also adds Sound Glow, which matches its lights to album art, and can work as a Mac’s default speaker.
Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.
Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and made it available for preorder.
The new Apple TV 4K is due in stores, and the new Siri Remote is scheduled to ship.
Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.
- Collection
- Apple Home Collection
- Development partners
- LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
- Smart deadbolt price
- $349.95
- Wired video doorbell price
- $249.95
Beats and Pokémon reveal Pikachu and Mimikyu edition of Beats Pill
Beats and The Pokémon Company revealed a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 in the United States.
Paris Auto Show puts affordable cars and electric models in focus
The Paris Auto Show opened to the public on October 13, featuring more than 60 automakers. Its 2026 lineup highlights small cars, family models and electric vehicles, including options priced below €20,000.
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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.”
Rams to review kicking unit after overtime loss to Bills
Los Angeles lost 37-34 in overtime after a missed field goal and a blocked kick. Coach Sean McVay said the team will evaluate its kicking game.
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 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.
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.
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.
NFL clears Zxavian Harris to sign with a team as a free agent
The NFL ruled former Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris eligible to sign with any team. Former Ole Miss tight end Da'Quan Wright is still waiting for a decision.
Harris sought to return to college and play for LSU.
The NFL initially ruled Harris ineligible to join a team.
The NFL Management Council ruled Harris an eligible free agent.
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.
- Oregon result
- UCLA won 17-15
- UCLA record
- 5-0
- Iamaleava passing
- 982 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions
- Dieffenbach against Oregon
- 3-of-6 passing for 43 yards and a touchdown
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.
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.
Titans stick with Cam Ward as questions grow about 2027 QB plans
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Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime on Bass’s 45-yard field goal
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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.
Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early
Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
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