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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.
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.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
SpaceX 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.
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
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.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
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Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
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Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric
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Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
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Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
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Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
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Politics
German labour minister Bärbel Bas quits after stepdaughter’s death and political attacks
Bärbel Bas is leaving her posts as Germany’s labour minister and an SPD co-leader, saying she needs time to grieve and faced political attacks. She will remain a member of parliament.
“After my stepdaughter’s death, I realised that I need time to come to terms with my grief”
Saxony-Anhalt CDU considers leaving chamber to block AfD votes
CDU politicians have proposed that their state lawmakers leave the chamber during the first two rounds of December’s vote for minister-president, to prevent suspicions of secret votes for the AfD candidate.
German minister proposes taxing AI revenue to fund job-market changes
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger says taxes on AI revenue in Germany could help pay for retraining and new jobs as the technology changes work.
Hape Kerkeling likens support for AfD to a hunger for blood
Hape Kerkeling commented on the AfD’s success, saying that people who want lions in an arena also want to see blood.
Heino receives €7,500 settlement over AfD election campaign use
The AfD’s Uckermark district branch agreed to pay singer Heino €7,500 after using his name in election campaigning without permission. The dispute is now settled.
Pistorius says army digital radio project is advancing despite delays
Germany’s defence minister says tests of the army’s digital communications system are showing progress, though integrating the equipment into vehicles remains behind schedule.
EU court ruling may make some travel time count as work
The European Court of Justice said journeys to changing job sites can count as working time when workers are under their employer’s direction. The ruling could affect pay, but the court did not decide what workers must be paid.
The European Court of Justice ruled that some trips to job sites count as working time under EU rules.
The case involved workers at a Spanish landscaping company who met at a fixed base and travelled together to changing work locations; their outbound trip was paid, but the return trip was not.
EU law recognises working time and rest time, but no separate category for travel time.
The key test is whether workers are under their employer’s direction and cannot use the time freely during the journey; whether they drive or ride along generally does not matter.
Radikale Töchter sue German government over democracy project funding halt
The NGO has sued the German government over the cancellation of about €290,000 in funding for its democracy project, which it says should still go ahead.
The Federal Agency for Civic Education gave the project provisional approval, and the NGO began work.
Cesy Leonard launched a petition criticizing Merz’s remarks; it gathered 250,000 signatures.
The agency rejected the project’s funding.
Agency legal experts wrote that there were no grounds to reject the appeal and that a lawsuit had a very high chance of success.
Agency vice-president Volker Ullrich described the decision in an email as ultimately political.
Reports said Radikale Töchter had sued the federal government at the Administrative Court of Cologne.
Alexander Schweitzer to replace Bärbel Bas as Germany’s labour minister
Bärbel Bas has resigned as Germany’s labour minister and SPD co-leader. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to appoint Alexander Schweitzer on Tuesday, pending his oath in parliament.
- Incoming minister
- Alexander Schweitzer
- Outgoing minister
- Bärbel Bas
- Appointment
- Tuesday at 5 p.m.
- Appointing official
- President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Bavaria asks court whether states should set inheritance tax rules
Bavaria is challenging national inheritance tax rules at Germany’s Constitutional Court, arguing that states should have more power over rates, tax-free allowances and property valuations.
Who should set the rules
Bavaria says the Länder should have authority over inheritance tax rules.
The federal government sets the rules under the current national law; Chancellor Friedrich Merz has previously rejected Bavaria’s call for regionalisation.
Tax allowances and rates
Bavaria argues that allowances and rates should be adjusted for inflation and that allowances should account for regional property prices.
The federal government’s position on these specific arguments is not stated.
Klingbeil says pension reform remains on schedule after Bas resigns
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil defended former Labour Minister Bärbel Bas, saying the coalition’s pension reform is on schedule and will proceed under her successor, Alexander Schweitzer.
Wagenknecht calls for Germany to resume Russian diesel and energy imports
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Merz backs lower electricity tax and higher tobacco tax
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Germany’s interior minister warns of a destabilising “shadow war”
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Cologne CDU says it will stop withdrawing proposals over possible AfD support
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Söder tells possible CDU defectors in Saxony-Anhalt to leave the party
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CDU postpones Herbert Reul’s election nomination after hip fracture
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World
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.
“Finding Amelia Earhart’s Electra aircraft would be the discovery of a lifetime”
Fire at plastic recycling plant in Nara; workers escape unharmed
A fire broke out at a waste-plastic recycling plant in Nara, Japan, on Oct. 13. Workers evacuated safely, and firefighters were still battling the blaze hours later.
Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip in November
Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes a summit in China. No meeting has been confirmed.
Chinese courts sentence three Myanmar crime group leaders to death
Courts in Fujian sentenced three leaders of crime groups operating in Myanmar to death. The case involved scam operations and the deaths of four Chinese citizens.
Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
Eight endangered orangutans were rescued from wildfires on the Indonesian island of Borneo and moved to safety.
North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for wartime intelligence
The Kimsuky hacking group used fake invitations and research requests to target Ukrainian experts, possibly seeking information about the war and North Korean troops in Russia.
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.
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.
The US military’s off-base conduct policy was strengthened after sexual violence incidents came to light.
Anna Yagi was allegedly robbed and murdered at a hotel in Naha.
Police arrested US Marine Devin Ballard on suspicion of robbing and murdering Yagi; he has denied the allegations.
Motegi said Japan and the United States were reviewing rules on off-base conduct.
Australia seeks to stop online broadcast of planned US execution
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will try to keep online footage of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution from being available in the country, though regulators’ powers are uncertain.
- Prisoner
- Nidal Malik Hasan
- Scheduled execution
- December 3
- Location
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Planned method
- Firing squad
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after South Korea’s hypersonic test
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling more than 900 kilometers. South Korea said the launch appeared to respond to its recent hypersonic missile test.
Cause of launch
South Korea’s military said the launch appeared to protest South Korea’s successful hypersonic weapon test and to demonstrate North Korea’s missile capabilities.
North Korea’s account of the October 12 launch was not reported.
DMZ mine blast
South Korea’s investigation concluded that North Korean forces planted the mines that wounded South Korean soldiers.
North Korea denied responsibility and accused Seoul of fabricating its findings or provoking it.
US strategists debate ending ambiguity over Taiwan
A small group of US strategists is urging Washington to rule out military intervention in a Taiwan conflict, challenging a policy designed to deter both China and Taiwan from changing the status quo.
Australian study finds rising sexual and family violence against children
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Anita Mui’s ashes missing from Hong Kong monastery
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Melbourne Islamic centre leader rejects claims linking him to flydubai suspect
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Wildfires injure orangutan Novita in Indonesia, leading to toe amputations
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China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
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North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward eastern waters
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Business
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.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
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.
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.
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.
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
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
Ethics and legality
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically but not illegally.
The White House dismisses accusations that Trump and his family business are benefiting financially from his office.
Priorities
Most Americans think Trump is more focused on adding to his personal wealth than helping the country.
Not stated.
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
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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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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Science & Tech
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.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
Xiaomi tops AnTuTu’s September flagship and tablet rankings
In September AnTuTu rankings based on data from China, Xiaomi led the flagship phone and tablet categories, while Oppo topped the mid-range chart.
Citroën unveils €15,000 electric 2CV concept planned for 2028
Citroën has shown an electric concept inspired by its classic 2CV, targeting a European-built production car priced around €15,000 by 2028. Its battery size and driving range are not yet known.
Modified PS5 emulator boots games on Xbox Series X
A modified PS5 emulator now runs on Xbox Series X through Developer Mode, but performance is limited: Astro Bot runs at about 10 frames per second.
Nothing OS 5.0 with Android 17 starts rolling out to Phone (3)
Nothing has begun a staged rollout of its stable OS 5.0 update to Phone (3), bringing Android 17, a redesigned home screen and new features. Other eligible phones are due to follow through mid-January 2027.
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.
Beats and The Pokémon Company have unveiled a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pokémon characters Pikachu and Mimikyu.
The speaker has Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork on its grill, with Pikachu’s electric yellow alongside a grayscale image of Mimikyu.
It also comes with Pokémon-themed charms shaped like a Poké Ball, a lightning bolt and the Beats “b” logo.
The packaging has an interactive design, and the speaker itself is the same Beats Pill revived in 2024.
Leak reveals Samsung smart glasses specs and 25 frame options
A leak details Samsung’s Android XR glasses, including reported hardware specs and frame designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. A November launch is expected, but pricing is unknown.
Samsung first showcased the glasses during the Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch event, according to Android Police.
SammyGuru’s leak of reported specifications and frame designs was covered by 9to5Google and Android Police.
Teledyne FLIR unveils compact radar to detect and track drones
Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact radar designed to detect and track drones and other targets. It can detect micro drones at distances of up to three kilometers.
- Radar model
- Ranger R10-3DX
- Maximum micro-drone detection range
- Three kilometers
- Pedestrian detection range
- Beyond six kilometers
- Vehicle detection range
- Over 12 kilometers
Honda unveils CB250SS scrambler concept in China
Honda showed the 249cc CB250SS concept at a motorcycle trade show in Chongqing. A production version is expected in China first, but availability elsewhere is unconfirmed.
Next iPad mini may cost about $799, up from $599
Apple’s upcoming iPad mini is expected to add an OLED screen and may cost about $799, compared with $599 for the current model.
Volkswagen plans a cheaper, redesigned next-generation ID. Buzz
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Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
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Beats teases Pokémon-themed Pill speaker, with Pikachu likely
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LineageOS 24 brings Android 17 and redesigned apps to supported devices
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Musk says Tesla robotaxis will add technology to avoid animals at night
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OnePlus launches 10,000 mAh power bank with 67W charging
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Sports
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.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dan Campbell says Lions fans helped lift team in 45-21 win in Arizona
Detroit beat Arizona 45-21 on the road, and coach Dan Campbell praised Lions fans for making themselves heard at the Cardinals' stadium.
- Final score
- Lions 45, Cardinals 21
- Game date
- October 11, 2026
- Venue
- State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Lions coach
- Dan Campbell
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.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
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Rams to review kicking unit after missed and blocked field goals
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Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers
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Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
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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”
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
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.
RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen
RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.
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.
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.
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.
Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.
He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.
Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.
12.
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.
James Talarico attended Kacey Musgraves’ concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Talarico thanked Musgraves on social media, and Noem posted that she preferred Ella Langley and Ken Paxton.
Musgraves replied to Noem on X with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog, Cricket.
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.
- Facility
- Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey
- Reported departure
- Around 1 a.m. Saturday
- Reported condition on return
- Conscious and able to speak
- Injury
- Head injury; circumstances unknown
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.
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.
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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Danny Trejo’s son says actor learned of Ben Shapiro link during filming
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Monique Smit says she sometimes misses brother Jan amid estrangement
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Carmelo Hayes returns on Raw and joins 946 in attack on The Bloodline
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Health
BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
“support continued evaluation”
A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer
Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.
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.
Racist abuse against NHS staff from minority backgrounds is increasing
Nearly three in 10 NHS staff from ethnic minorities say patients have harassed, intimidated or assaulted them. The NHS says it will strengthen prevention and security.
Small trials suggest semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use
Two small clinical trials found promising but mixed signs that oral and injectable semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use. Larger studies are needed.
Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure
Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.
DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.
The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.
The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.
Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.
It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection
Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.
Pope Leo XIV announced during the Angelus prayer that doctors had found a nodule in his lung and that he would have surgery.
According to Corriere della Sera, the Pope underwent a check-up for what was thought or hoped to be inflammation, and the nodule was found.
The Pope kept his scheduled engagements, according to Folha, and cancelled his other commitments through October 20.
The Pope is expected to be admitted to hospital; the surgery date has not been announced.
The expected post-operative hospital stay is about one week.
Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause
A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.
- Study population
- More than one million women
- Lab tests analyzed
- More than 300 million
- Study cohorts
- United States and Israel
- US dataset
- 52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
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Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
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US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
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Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
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Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
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