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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.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
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.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
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.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
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.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
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Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
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Politics
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia begin first official visit to Ceuta
Felipe VI and Letizia began their first official visit to Ceuta, months after a mass arrival of migrants from Morocco. They are staying overnight in the city.
“excited”
Spanish royal family leads 12 October parade in Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over Spain’s National Day military parade in Madrid, joined by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. About 4,400 people took part.
Company led by PSOE spokesperson’s partner rents at least 30 homes
Sergi Vélez leads a property group whose rental arm has at least 30 homes and reportedly pursued up to three eviction cases at once. The group’s business contrasts with the PSOE’s housing message.
Cádiz PP calls for Algeciras mayor to resign after two sexual assault complaints
The Cádiz branch of Spain’s Popular Party has called on Algeciras mayor José Ignacio Landaluce to resign after learning of two complaints alleging sexual assault. Twelve of 15 PP councillors signed the request.
Spain’s king and queen visit Ceuta amid tensions over migrant arrivals
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time. The city’s leader said the visit could help restore confidence after a large migrant arrival he called an invasion.
Catalonia seeks to secure Rodalies rail agreements before November election
Catalonia’s government is working to complete a Renfe contract and transfer the R1 line before the November 29 election. A planned Rodalies investment programme is already under way.
Spain's government criticizes political dispute over overseas voters' suspension
Spain's Supreme Court kept a suspension affecting more than 163,000 overseas voters in place. The government is considering whether to challenge the decision in the Constitutional Court.
Spain's government condemned what it called political use of the voting suspension.
The Supreme Court has kept the suspension in place for people who gained Spanish nationality under the so-called grandchildren's law.
They must prove their ancestors fled Spain for political reasons to be included in the electoral register for the November 29 vote.
More than 163,000 people living abroad are affected.
Spanish expatriate councils defend voting rights for descendants of exiles
Nearly 30 councils representing Spaniards abroad say a court order could prevent some newly naturalized descendants of exiles from voting in Spain’s 29 November elections.
The Supreme Court rejected the State Attorney’s appeal to lift the temporary measure suspending some voters’ census registration.
Nearly 30 councils representing Spaniards abroad issued a statement defending the right to vote in the November 29 election.
The election is scheduled to take place.
Spanish left-wing coalition proposes Ada Colau as candidate for prime minister
Four parties in Spain’s Frente Amplio have proposed former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau as their candidate in the November 29 general election and invited Podemos to join.
- Candidate
- Ada Colau
- Proposing parties
- IU, Más Madrid, Movimiento Sumar and Comuns
- Election date
- 29 November 2026
- Coalition registration deadline
- 16 October 2026
Spain’s Supreme Court keeps voting suspension for many new citizens
Spain’s Supreme Court upheld a suspension affecting many people who gained citizenship through the “grandchildren law” ahead of the 29 November election. Some can still vote if they meet specific conditions.
Reason for the suspension
The majority said the risk of irregularities in the electoral roll persisted and that the public interest in a reliable register outweighed individual voting rights.
The government and prosecutor argued that there was not enough time to review the affected records before the election and that the suspension could violate the right to vote.
How to address the risk
The majority said the administration had not provided enough information about its review of the affected records to justify lifting the measure.
The government and prosecutor asked the court to lift the suspension so affected descendants of exiles could vote.
UPN and PP agree to contest Spain’s November election together in Navarra
Navarra’s UPN and Spain’s PP plan to run together in the November 29 general election and back removing a constitutional route for Navarra to join the Basque Country.
ERC leadership rejects Rufián’s call for a broad left-wing pact in Catalonia
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Spain’s PP uses official accounts to target two commentators online
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Judge asks Spain’s National Court to investigate former judge over threats
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Spain’s Supreme Court keeps suspension of voting rights under ‘law of grandchildren’
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Gallardo appeals his 18-year disqualification over David Sánchez’s hiring
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Abascal urges Vox voters not to trust polls ahead of Spain’s Nov. 29 election
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World
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.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
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.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
19-year-old jogger escapes attack on forest path in Bavaria
A 19-year-old woman was attacked and injured on a forest path near Oberviechtach in Bavaria last Thursday. Police are seeking witnesses as they investigate.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
Two cyclists critically injured in separate crashes in St. Gallen
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Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
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Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
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RET cancels all Rotterdam buses during Wednesday's transport strike
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Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning
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Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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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”
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.
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.
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.
Traders on Kalshi, a prediction market, expect US inflation to remain high even if it has already peaked this year.
They forecast that September consumer prices rose 3.6% from a year earlier, up from 3.4% in August.
That September figure is due Wednesday, and the forecast matches economists’ estimate cited in the reports.
The inflation contracts are settled using official data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.
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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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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eBay expands live shopping to more sellers ahead of holiday season
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Science & Tech
A 1960 study predicted a population doomsday for November 13, 2026
Physicist Heinz von Foerster’s 1960 paper projected population growth would reach an impossible extreme on November 13, 2026. Growth has since slowed, and population is now expected to peak later this century.
“Our great—great—grandchildren will not starve to death”
Land carbon storage rebounded in 2025 after two years of decline
Preliminary research estimates that land ecosystems absorbed more carbon in 2025 as tropical forests recovered. Scientists warn that another drop may follow as a powerful El Niño brings heat and drought.
International timekeepers set to vote on ending leap seconds
The 69 member states of an international standards body are due to vote on a proposal to end leap seconds, which keep atomic time aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation.
Amazon fires and a strong El Niño threaten regional rainfall
Rising fires in Amazonas and a potentially record-strength El Niño could worsen drying in parts of the Amazon, weakening rainfall that supports farming, reservoirs and cities across Brazil.
Researchers try to restore California kelp forests by reintroducing sunflower sea stars
Researchers off Monterey are placing sunflower sea stars on the seafloor to help control purple sea urchins, which have consumed much of California’s kelp forests.
Mining pressures protected areas as wildlife populations decline in Africa
WWF’s Congo Basin director says mining has no place in protected areas as new analyses highlight industrial pressures and steep wildlife declines.
Pacific buoy recorded a 17.6-metre rogue wave nearly three times its neighbours
A buoy near Ucluelet, British Columbia, measured a 17.6-metre wave in 2020. Research published in 2026 found a possible warning signal, but precise prediction remains out of reach.
A buoy near Ucluelet, British Columbia, recorded a 17.6-metre wave on 17 November 2020.
The wave was nearly three times as high as the surrounding waves, making it exceptionally large compared with nearby water, though not the tallest ever measured.
Scientists say it likely formed when waves of different sizes and frequencies temporarily combined.
Rogue waves matter because they can threaten ships, offshore structures and, if close enough to shore, people on beaches.
Chinese team proposes equipment including a tank for underwater use
A Chinese research team has proposed four types of equipment that can switch roles across land, water, air and electronic warfare. The designs have reached prototype and field testing.
The researchers said the tests had proved the designs' feasibility.
The researchers said the designs had advanced towards engineering application and combat-oriented validation.
Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days
A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.
- Forecast period
- Four days
- Telangana rainfall since June
- 61.6 cm, against a normal 78.9 cm
- Telangana rainfall deficit since June
- 22%
- October rainfall so far
- Zero
Political identity shapes trust in science in Brazil, columnist argues
The column links political views in Brazil to trust in scientists and examines the Bolsonaro camp’s approach to Covid-19, climate change and research funding.
Who can produce trusted science
The article says Bolsonaro-aligned groups describe their own doctors and studies as “patriotic science” and oppose what they regard as corrupted mainstream science.
The article describes mainstream science as the approach those groups challenge.
What science should do
The columnist says scientists’ loyalty is to method and evidence, not to those who trust or distrust them.
The article says Flávio Bolsonaro favors funding areas such as technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, and tying research funding to productive impact.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
Vienna team demonstrates a self-stabilizing thorium nuclear clock
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Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town
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Ringed barn owls will help assess wildlife-friendly farming
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Mostly stable weather forecast across Spain, with scattered light rain
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Super El Niño strengthens to unprecedented levels, with impacts expected into 2027
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Study Finds Stem-Cell Embryo Models Do Not Fully Match Human Embryos
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Sports
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
“That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive.”
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.
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.
Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
Oregon fell to 3-2 after a two-point loss despite seven turnovers and a switch to its third-string quarterback. It dropped in the power ratings, but not as far as expected.
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.
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.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
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
- No. 1 in ProFootballTalk’s Week 6 rankings; 5-0
- Chiefs
- No. 2 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-0
- Jaguars
- No. 3 in ProFootballTalk’s rankings; 4-1
- Chargers
- 0-5
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
Florida International visits Jacksonville State on Oct. 13 with both teams unbeaten in Conference USA play. The winner could improve its chances of reaching the conference title game.
Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision
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Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals
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Entertainment
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.
“God of War Laufey game sold separately”
Monique Smit says she sometimes misses brother Jan amid estrangement
On a podcast, singer Monique Smit said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him. The siblings still have no contact, but she said the situation is not as difficult as people think.
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.
Critics praise Paul Bettany’s new take on Vision in ‘VisionQuest’
Reviews for Marvel’s upcoming series praise Paul Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision, a colder version of the character who is trying to understand his predecessor’s humanity.
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to launch political podcast
Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch High Stakes on Oct. 14 with Vox Media. They plan to discuss political issues ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
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.
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.
The film was initially slated for release.
News broke that Reeves had stepped away and production had been paused.
Pattinson commented that filming would pause briefly and the team would work out what happens next.
The film is currently scheduled for release.
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.
- Store
- Art of Play
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Item
- Molly, a singing and dancing bird automaton
- Price Clarkson said she was quoted
- $15,000
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.
Intent
Her lawyer said the incident was not intentional and that missed medication, a head injury and altitude left her severely confused and disoriented.
Blair faces charges alleging she assaulted a police officer and a nurse; the allegations have not been established in court.
Celebrity treatment
Not stated.
Judge Kahn said Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
James Hetfield says Metallica wants fans to leave outside worries behind
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Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
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‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales
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Sophia Stel releases debut album The Greatest Album of All Time
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Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
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Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
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Health
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
“Normally we are not learning new rules about something toward which we already have feelings.”
Early-onset Alzheimer’s linked to different health problems than later-onset disease
A study found that people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before 65 had a different pattern of health problems from those with later-onset disease, especially in the five years before diagnosis.
Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.
Olive oil before glucose reduced blood sugar spikes in mice
In experiments, mice that ate olive oil before glucose had lower blood sugar soon after eating than mice given glucose first or water.
Italian experts call for a unified care pathway for metastatic breast cancer
A conference in Rome called for a national, person-centred care pathway for more than 55,000 women in Italy living with metastatic breast cancer.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after egg freezing and why thawing is not the end of the process.
The discussion focuses on how eggs are frozen and thawed.
Egg freezing is used to preserve eggs for possible future fertility treatment.
Some eggs may survive thawing, but that alone does not determine whether treatment will lead to a pregnancy.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
Some of the researchers identified Nav1.7 as involved in pain signaling and cartilage regulation.
Researchers tested lacosamide in mouse models and human cartilage cells in the laboratory.
The results were published in Bioactive Materials.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
- Treatment
- Hormones used for egg freezing
- Side effects
- Bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire
- Outlet
- CNN
- Video length
- 1 minute, 42 seconds
Studies differ on whether sperm counts are falling worldwide
A 2022 global analysis estimated large declines in sperm concentration and total count, while a 2025 review of US studies found no overall change in its initial analysis.
Overall trend
Estimated average sperm concentration fell 51.6% and total sperm count fell 62.3% between 1973 and 2018.
Found no overall change in sperm concentration in its initial analysis of samples collected from 1970 through 2018.
Adjusted findings
Not stated.
After adjustments for geographic region and fertility status, found a modest annual decline.
Scope
Combined 223 studies involving more than 57,000 men from 53 countries.
Covered 58 studies involving 11,787 American men without known infertility issues.
Swiss life expectancy rises slowly as gap between married and single people widens
Swiss life expectancy continues to rise, but more slowly than before. At age 65, married people can expect to live several years longer than single people.
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