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Trailer released for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The first trailer shows Digory and Polly discovering the world of Narnia. Greta Gerwig’s film opens in cinemas on February 12, 2027, and comes to Netflix on April 2.
Pennsylvania woman charged after husband and 3-year-old son found dead at resort
A Pennsylvania woman faces two homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead in a room at a Poconos resort. She was also treated for injuries authorities say were self-inflicted.
US Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027
The increase will add about $75 a month to average benefits, starting in 2027. The adjustment is meant to help recipients keep up with higher prices, though advocates say it may not be enough.
“greater financial stability”
OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device in conference room
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested and charged after a recording device was found in an OpenAI conference room. The company says it fired him and reported the matter to the FBI.
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.
Calvin Harris announces 18-date North American arena tour for 2027
Calvin Harris will play 18 arena shows across the US and Canada in spring 2027, including a Vancouver stop. The tour begins in Boston on April 1 and ends in Los Angeles on May 27.
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited London on Oct.
14 to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Britain announced a £45 million air-defense package and will speed up delivery of £10 million worth of lightweight missiles.
The missiles have been used against Russian jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder to intercept than older models.
Social Security chief predicts program will last another 90 years
Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security would continue for another 90 years, but did not outline reforms as its main trust fund faces depletion in 2032.
Social Security was created.
Social Security began operations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans would work on a plan next year to adjust and fix Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Bisignano told CNBC he expected Social Security to last another 90 years.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch criticize repeat prosecution of Mexican immigrant
The justices said a Mexican immigrant’s second conviction for being found in the United States raised serious double jeopardy concerns. The Supreme Court declined to review his case.
- Defendant
- Jesus Herrera-Salazar
- Nationality
- Mexican
- First indictment
- 2020
- Second arrest
- Oklahoma
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to keep allowing journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico access while their lawsuit over President Trump's ban continues.
Reason for ban
The outlets say the administration revoked credentials because it objected to their reporting and sought to punish or influence coverage.
Trump said the outlets reported fiction and lies, and the judge noted the government may act to protect national security when classified information is unlawfully disclosed.
Legal position
The outlets argue the ban violated due process and the First Amendment.
The administration opposed the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Sally Rooney’s books withdrawn from UK supply over Palestine Action support
Irish novelist Sally Rooney and publisher Faber agreed to stop supplying her books in the UK. Existing physical copies can remain on shop shelves, but UK ebook editions have been removed from sale.
HBO revives Girls for five episodes, with production set for 2027
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Luxury housing scandal leads to discipline at Indonesia’s Cibinong Prison
Authorities disciplined 17 guards and dismissed Cibinong Prison’s warden after unauthorized luxury housing was found inside the prison complex near Jakarta.
“Based on statements from the people we questioned, the houses were built at the inmates’ own expense.”
Petition asks Indonesia’s court to extend local lawmakers’ terms to 2031
Three law students have asked Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to extend local lawmakers’ terms until their successors are sworn in after the 2031 local elections. The court has given them until 26 October to strengthen their arguments.
Jusuf Kalla says popularity and money can outweigh leadership in Indonesian elections
At a lecture in Illinois, former Indonesian vice president Jusuf Kalla said popularity and money can influence elections more than candidates’ experience and ability.
KPK Seizes Land Cruiser Linked to Indonesia Bribery Case
Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency seized a Toyota Land Cruiser linked to suspect Arif Sugiyanto, saying it may have been used to collect money in a case involving land rights and officials.
Indonesia’s police chief urges officers to focus on public needs
Suyudi Ario Seto told Indonesian police officers to strengthen integrity and professionalism, listen to residents and respond to community problems, not just maintain security.
Police question five witnesses over assault on South Jakarta officer
Police have questioned five witnesses after a Satpol PP officer was injured during a parking enforcement operation in South Jakarta. The officer was reportedly struck with a helmet.
Celios rates Prabowo-Gibran government poorly; Gerindra disputes survey
A Celios and Shadow Cabinet assessment gave the government low scores, citing economic and policy concerns. Gerindra called the findings unsupported and subjective.
A Celios and Shadow Cabinet assessment gave Indonesia’s government low ratings after two years in office.
The assessment covered President Prabowo Subianto, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming and their cabinet.
It surveyed 1,142 members of the public and 129 experts between September 15 and October 9, 2026.
The cabinet scored 4.7 out of 10 from the public and 2.9 from experts, while Prabowo and Gibran also received lower scores from experts than from the public.
Indonesia Reports 639 Hectares Still Burning Across Six Provinces
President Prabowo ordered stronger firefighting efforts as 639 hectares remained ablaze. The government says it can handle the fires without declaring a national disaster.
President Prabowo Subianto chaired a coordination meeting on forest and land fires.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that 639.23 hectares were still burning across six provinces.
BMKG’s Pekanbaru station reported 3,663 hotspots across Sumatra as of 7 a.m. local time.
Indonesia plans free phones with digital accounts for aid payments
Hashim Djojohadikusumo says the government plans to give people phones linked to digital accounts, so assistance can be sent electronically. The rollout details and phone eligibility rules have not been announced.
- Banks
- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI)
- Unbanked population
- About 30% of Indonesia’s population
- Initial account balance
- Rp50,000, according to CNBC Indonesia
- Target start
- Early 2027
Viral video does not show Mahfud MD becoming Indonesia’s attorney general
Fact-checkers found that a video claiming Mahfud MD was appointed attorney general reused footage of his 2025 appointment to a police reform committee. ST Burhanuddin remains attorney general.
What the video shows
The posts claimed Mahfud was appointed attorney general.
The video shows Mahfud being appointed to the Police Reform Acceleration Committee.
Who held the post
The posts implied Mahfud had become attorney general.
Fact-checkers said ST Burhanuddin still held the position.
PKB reviews calls for inquiry into Gibran’s education credentials
Indonesia’s PKB party is reviewing a civil society proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials. It has not decided to support one.
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Trump defends Russian diesel deal as critics warn it could fund war
Trump says the US is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine while defending a deal to bring Russian diesel to global markets. Critics say easing restrictions could help finance Russia’s war.
“Gifts to Putin will not lead to peace.”
French anti-terror prosecutors investigate 14-year-old over school shooting
A 14-year-old is suspected of shooting and wounding a principal and teacher at a school in Aubagne. Anti-terror prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and requested his pretrial detention.
Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Russia
Drones struck a Sberbank data center under construction in Balakovo, in Russia’s Saratov region. The bank said its services were unaffected; a regional governor reported one death and damaged homes.
Woman rescued after spending 20 hours in the Ionian Sea
A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued after going overboard from a cruise ship in the Ionian Sea. A cargo ship’s crew spotted her life buoy and alerted the Greek coast guard.
Trump Shares Video of Fatal Tiger Attack at English Wildlife Park
Trump reposted footage of a man fatally mauled after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park remains closed as authorities investigate.
Ivan Gudkov, 20, dies by suicide, his father says
Former Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gudkov said his son Ivan, 20, died by suicide. He said Ivan had struggled with serious personal problems for several years.
US sanctions on ICC draw cautious response from allies
The US announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, threatening its work. EU countries plan talks rather than immediate countermeasures, while Australia joined a statement backing the court.
The US has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, threatening to freeze its US assets and cut it off from American companies.
The ICC prosecutes people accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when their home countries do not do so.
Washington opposes the court's investigations, including its work on possible US war crimes in Afghanistan and its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
The sanctions are due to take effect after a six-month delay, and could also affect organisations outside the US that work with the court.
MI5 chief says Britain is spending more on state threats than during Cold War
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Russia remains the leading state threat and that the agency is devoting more resources to state threats than during the Cold War.
Cases posing a threat to the UK from other states increased fourfold, according to McCallum.
MI5 devoted more resources to countering threats from other states than during the Cold War, McCallum said.
McCallum delivered his annual speech at MI5 headquarters, warning about Russia, Iran and hostile uses of artificial intelligence.
The Russian Embassy rejected the accusations made in McCallum’s report.
Russell Brand’s London trial begins with jury selection
Brand denies seven charges of rape and sexual offences involving six women. Jury selection began at Southwark Crown Court, with prosecutors expected to open their case on Wednesday.
- Charges
- Three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault
- Women bringing allegations
- Six
- Alleged offense period
- 1999–2009
- Jury
- 12 members: eight men and four women
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.
Responsibility
Bulgaria said it lacked clear evidence to accuse any specific party, though Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the attacks’ outcome benefited Russia.
Russia’s ambassador said she had no information from the Russian Defense Ministry and suggested the attacks could be a provocation by a third party.
Former British Army chef jailed for nearly four years over weapons
Mark Broadhurst, 28, was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court after a judge ruled his weapons offences were connected to terrorism. Police found weapons and explosive materials at his home.
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US imposes $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America
The US Treasury imposed a $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America over anti-money-laundering failures and sanctions violations. The bank also agreed to an $11.6 million sanctions settlement.
“When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond its own walls, exposing the entire US financial system to significant illicit finance risks.”
Trump says Taiwan will buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline
Trump said Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of the gas from an Alaska LNG project and invest $4.4 billion. Taiwan’s economy ministry did not immediately comment, and it is unclear whether a final deal was signed.
Character.AI files for bankruptcy and plans asset sale to Disney
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to a $20 million lead bid from Disney for some assets. The company says it will keep operating during the sale process.
U.S. inflation data could shape the Fed’s next rate decision
The Fed is weighing whether to delay a rate hike, while rising U.S. inflation is making the decision less certain. This week’s inflation data could affect the call.
Delta One to get new meals, bedding and in-flight entertainment
Delta is overhauling its Delta One business-class service, with changes to dining, drinks, bedding and entertainment. The rollout starts this fall on select flights from Los Angeles.
Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images plans a Chapter 11 restructuring to cut debt and go private after its planned merger with Shutterstock fell through. The company expects the process to finish by year-end.
Bank of America profit falls 17% as penalty and weaker trading weigh
Bank of America reported third-quarter profit of $6.93 billion, down 17% from a year earlier, after a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty and weaker dealmaking and trading revenue.
Bank of America’s third-quarter profit fell 17% from a year earlier, to $6.93 billion.
The Charlotte-based bank said the result included a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty over failures in safeguards against money laundering and other illicit financial activity.
The penalty came as investment banking fees and fixed-income trading revenue fell, although equities trading revenue rose.
Lending income provided support: net interest income increased 8% to $16.4 billion as loan and deposit balances grew.
Judge grants Apple early access to some OpenAI records in trade secrets case
A judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with selected hiring records and other evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit. Apple did not get early access to all the material it sought.
Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against former employees and OpenAI; 9to5Mac also identifies io Products as a defendant.
Judge Edward Davila partly granted Apple’s requests for expedited discovery and denied or deferred some others.
Six major US banks earn $145.6 billion through September
The six largest US banks reported combined net profits of $145.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, led by JPMorgan Chase.
- Combined net income
- $145.626 billion, January–September 2026
- Combined revenue
- $507.587 billion, January–September 2026
- JPMorgan Chase net income
- $52.954 billion, January–September 2026
- Bank of America net income
- $24.591 billion, January–September 2026
Tesla is set to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster
Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster on October 15, nearly nine years after first showing it. The company says deliveries are expected next year, but its timeline has repeatedly shifted.
Purpose of the event
Tesla has billed the occasion as an unveiling of the next-generation Roadster.
Electrek says the event appears built around a stunt rather than presenting the production car reservation holders expected.
What the demo means
Tesla has teased a Roadster demonstration involving SpaceX cold gas thrusters.
Electrek argues a remote-operated prototype that briefly hovers would not meet the expectations of people who reserved a car.
US banks post mixed third-quarter results as trading gains lift profits
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo beat earnings expectations, while JPMorgan Chase missed analysts’ profit forecast. Strong stock trading helped banks amid market volatility.
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Epic releases AI-assisted games launcher preview for Windows, Mac and Linux
Epic has released a preview of a rebuilt games launcher, saying AI tools helped write and review its code. The client is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
“We used AI as a tool for this”
Siri AI beta will support older Apple TV 4K models
Apple says its conversational Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward, through a forthcoming tvOS update.
Cisco and Nvidia plan 12.8 Tbps optical module for AI data centers
Cisco and Nvidia are developing a compact optical module that could carry up to 12.8 Tbps, helping AI data centers connect more systems with fewer cables.
iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Gives Apple Music a Black-and-White Look
Apple's fourth iOS 27.2 developer beta changes Apple Music's icon and several app design details, replacing much of its red branding with black, white and blue.
Ukraine’s Yandex strikes did not show a drop in Russian influence operations
After Ukrainian drones hit Yandex data centres, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said pro-Russia bot activity had fallen. Experts say the online data does not show that.
Doom runs on a DNS database in an unusually slow experiment
Corey Quinn adapted Doom to use a DNS database for its arithmetic and memory. The game runs far too slowly for practical play, but Quinn has published the code.
ESA urges US to flag retro handhelds with pirated games
The ESA has asked the US trade representative to add retro gaming devices and other piracy markets to its Notorious Markets List, citing handhelds sold with unlicensed games.
The Entertainment Software Association has asked the US trade representative to target retro gaming devices sold with unlicensed games.
The request appears in a filing to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, which publishes an annual list of markets linked to piracy and counterfeiting.
The ESA specifically named China-based maker Anbernic, whose handhelds emulate older systems from companies including Nintendo, PlayStation and Sega.
It says devices are sometimes sold with memory cards containing hundreds or thousands of games, though another account says third-party sellers, rather than Anbernic, routinely sell those cards.
Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a small team to experiment with game decompilation, ports and remixes. The group will be led by Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet.
Sharma became Xbox CEO and said games would be crafted by humans and that Xbox would not flood its ecosystem with soulless AI slop.
Sharma pulled Gaming Copilot from mobile and canceled its console launch.
Sharma announced a reset that called for about 3,200 job cuts by the end of the fiscal year.
Sharma announced Xbox Labs in a memo to employees, with Van Vliet leading the team.
WhatsApp lets people join calls without an account
People without WhatsApp accounts can join calls through a browser link after the host approves them. Calendar integrations with Google and Outlook are planned for later this year.
- Maximum call size
- Up to 32 people
- Guest approval
- The call host must approve guests before they join
- Guest access
- Browser
- Call security
- End-to-end encrypted
Apple unveils HomeView, a family-focused smart home display
Apple introduced HomeView, a smart display that personalizes its screen for up to six people and controls compatible home devices. It goes on sale November 13, with prices starting at £299/$299.
Ad’s depiction of family life
Some parents said the chaotic morning routine felt realistic.
Some viewers found the ad stressful or confusing.
Use of a shared screen
Supporters saw the display as a way for families to get information together and be more present.
Critics questioned whether it solves the problems shown and whether teenagers would trust a shared screen with private messages.
Google Play lets users run private AI-made Android apps
Google AI Studio users can create Android apps with prompts and install them privately through Google Play. The feature starts in the U.S. for people aged 18 and older, with sharing planned for later.
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Florida QB Aaron Philo Questionable for Game at No. 7 Texas
Aaron Philo has been limited in practice with an injury, leaving his status uncertain for Florida’s game at Texas. Backup Tramell Jones Jr. could make his first career start.
“there are a lot of things around him that need to get better.”
Rams' Alaric Jackson suspended two games for punching Bills player
The NFL suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games after he punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win. Jackson can appeal the suspension.
Terry Bradshaw says his TV broadcasting career is nearing its end
The Hall of Fame quarterback said he knows his time as a sports broadcaster is coming to an end. Bradshaw has been part of Fox’s Sunday pregame show since 1994.
Bills beat Rams in overtime as Cook's fumbles draw warning from Brady
Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, but James Cook fumbled twice. Coach Joe Brady said Cook's playing time could fall if his ball security does not improve.
Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return against Browns
The Ravens say Jackson could return from a sprained ankle for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Coach Jesse Minter said the team expects to know more by midweek.
Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson rises as Arch Manning drops in rankings
Braden Atkinson climbed to second in CBS Sports' quarterback rankings after a strong run for Oregon State, while Arch Manning fell after throwing two interceptions in Texas' loss to Oklahoma.
Tyreek Hill found liable for two battery claims, ordered to pay $500,000
A Florida jury found NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill liable for two battery claims brought by his ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, and awarded her $500,000. The NFL is still reviewing the case.
A Florida jury found Tyreek Hill liable for two battery claims brought by his ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, after a civil trial in Miami.
The jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages, but did not award punitive damages.
Hill was found not liable on the other claims, and he denied many of Vaccaro’s allegations.
The case is part of a wider history of domestic abuse allegations involving Hill, which have also drawn NFL attention.
Bills coach Joe Brady regrets not taking two knees before winning kick
Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady said he should have let the clock run before his team’s winning overtime field goal against the Rams. A miss could have given Los Angeles more time to respond.
The Bills beat the Rams with a 45-yard game-winning field goal in overtime.
Brady told reporters he regretted not taking two knees before attempting the kick.
Saints owner Gayle Benson says 1-4 start is unacceptable
New Orleans owner Gayle Benson criticized the Saints’ 1-4 start and said the organization must improve. The team has lost three straight games.
- Record
- 1-4 after five games
- Losing streak
- Three consecutive games
- Latest opponent
- Minnesota Vikings
- Quarterback passing yards
- Tyler Shough threw for 96 yards against the Vikings
Bo Nix says 'good' and 'bad' play are narratives as Broncos struggle
Denver quarterback Bo Nix says he is not playing differently despite the Broncos' weak offense and his lower numbers. Denver is 3-2 and faces Seattle on Thursday.
Assessment of his season
Nix said he did not think he was playing differently than usual and called the good-or-bad distinction a narrative.
Critics point to his lower completion rate and passing output, and to Denver’s weak offensive rankings, as evidence of struggles.
2027 NFL draft board ranks Jeremiah Smith first at midseason
A midseason ranking places Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith first among 2027 NFL draft prospects. The quarterback race for the No. 1 pick remains unsettled.
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Ocarina of Time remake updates the classic for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake refreshes the 1998 Zelda game with new visuals and smoother controls. Preview players say it keeps the original’s story and dungeons while adding modern features.
“Ocarina of Time controls like a dream on Switch 2”
Thélyson Orélien denies AI wrote his novel and apologizes for plagiarism
The Haitian-Canadian writer says no machine wrote any sentence of his debut novel, but admits to past plagiarism. The book was removed from the Goncourt shortlist.
Singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro reportedly split
Dutch singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have reportedly ended their relationship. EliZe is said to have a new love, but the available details do not identify that person.
Paul McCartney asks Sam Mendes not to make him look shorter in Beatles films
McCartney says actor Paul Mescal looks shorter than the actor playing John Lennon in a filming still. He texted director Sam Mendes, who said it was due to the actors’ stride pattern.
Led Zeppelin approves ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Narnia film trailer
Greta Gerwig secured Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s approval to use “Stairway to Heaven” in the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. It is not yet known whether the song is in the film.
Three Game Boy Advance Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo added Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance and Kururin Paradise to its Game Boy Advance library for Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.
Rockstar says its next game should take less time to develop
Rockstar says the engine, tools and team built for GTA 6 should help it make future games faster. The studio has not said what its next game will be.
Rockstar Games says its next game should take less time to make than GTA 6, which is due out on November 19.
The company’s leaders say the engine, tools and team built for GTA 6 can help speed up future development.
Rockstar has more than 4,700 employees across 12 offices, including more than 4,000 in development and quality assurance.
Its previous game, Red Dead Redemption 2, came out in 2018, and GTA 6 has taken years to complete.
Marvel’s VisionQuest follows White Vision as he searches for his identity
The Marvel series began with two episodes on Disney+, following White Vision as he tries to understand who he is while people seek to capture him. The remaining episodes are scheduled to arrive weekly.
The Vision Wanda created disappeared when her hex collapsed, after transferring his memories to White Vision.
Thomas Shepherd’s identity struggles began after a near-death incident in a pool, according to TheWrap.
Exame reported that the first two episodes would become available at 10 p.m. on Disney+.
TheWrap and TechRadar reported that the two-episode premiere was available on Disney+.
Ocarina of Time remake trailer reveals boss replay room ahead of Switch 2 launch
Nintendo’s new overview trailer for the Switch 2 remake reveals a Hall of Fallen Foes where players can revisit defeated bosses. The game launches on November 5, with pre-orders open.
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive
- Launch date
- November 5, 2026
- Pre-orders
- Open as of October 14, 2026
- New feature
- Hall of Fallen Foes
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.
Bettany’s performance
TheWrap says Bettany brings warmth to a character who is cold and overly literal.
IGN says Bettany draws a firm distinction between the roles, but the newer Vision is harder to connect with.
Character’s appeal
Polygon says Vision’s struggle to understand how to be human drives the story.
IGN says his contempt for people and willingness to kill can be off-putting.
Julia Stiles Recreates ‘Save the Last Dance’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Stiles and dance partner Ezra Sosa revisited her 2001 film’s iconic dance routine, with former co-star Sean Patrick Thomas watching from the audience. They scored 33 out of 40.
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case in relative of first patient
Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case in a relative of its first patient, who died on Oct. 5. The new patient was in quarantine, and officials say there is no evidence of community spread.
“improves his chances of recovery”
Walmart to make more than 250 medicines free for employees in 2027
Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions at no cost for employees in 2027, including some insulin, inhalers and diabetes drugs. Its coverage will not include GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.
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.
Arrowhead’s experimental drug lowers Alzheimer’s-linked tau in early trial
Arrowhead said its experimental RNA drug cut tau levels by an average of 73% at the highest dose in a small early trial. The study involved healthy volunteers, not people with Alzheimer’s.
WHO vaccine trial for Ebola in Congo set to begin before October ends
The WHO says the Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to start before the end of October, initially using the Ervebo vaccine. The outbreak has caused more than 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths.
Merck expects cancer vaccine production to speed up over time
Merck CEO Rob Davis says the personalized cancer vaccine it is developing with Moderna currently takes six weeks to make, but production could become faster. The companies are first focused on having enough supply ready.
Helen Branswell, acclaimed infectious disease reporter, dies at 69
Helen Branswell, a longtime Canadian health journalist who covered outbreaks including COVID-19, Ebola and SARS, has died of cancer complications at 69.
Helen Branswell, a respected health journalist, has died at 69.
She died in an Ottawa hospital on Tuesday from complications of cancer, her sister said.
Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, she spent 29 years at The Canadian Press before joining STAT when it launched in 2015.
Her reporting covered major disease threats, including SARS, Ebola, influenza and COVID-19, and helped explain complex health issues to the public.
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 9,000 confirmed cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths. Fear of infection is also keeping some women and children from routine healthcare.
Congo announced the current Ebola outbreak.
The Health Ministry reported 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths.
A local politician in eastern Congo was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response on the radio, according to his political party.
Verastem reports early results for experimental cancer drug
Verastem said its experimental drug showed signs of activity in a small study involving three types of cancer. The company plans larger trials, starting with pancreatic cancer.
- Drug
- VS-7375
- Target
- KRAS G12D mutation
- Pancreatic cancer response rates
- 36% to 50%
- Colorectal cancer response rate
- 33%
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