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Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
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.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
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.
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%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
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.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
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.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
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.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
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Politics
White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.
“I am going to end it because President Trump is heading out to Marine One for our historic trip to Alaska, and we can ask him all of the questions out there”
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.
Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race
Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.
Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress from Minnesota.
The Justice Department said the search was carried out under a court-authorised warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but did not name Omar or explain the investigation.
News reports linked the search to a fraud inquiry about immigration paperwork filed by Omar’s late father when she was a child; officials have not confirmed that link.
Omar, who came to the United States from Somalia as a child, said the search was an attempt to target political opponents.
GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts
Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.
Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.
A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.
Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Agency
- Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- Plaintiff
- Nonprofit watchdog group
- Law
- Federal Freedom of Information Act
US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.
Purpose of public broadcast
Broglio questioned the value of broadcasting the execution and said it could harm the military’s reputation.
Hegseth said making the event public would help people understand the serious consequences of such acts.
Participation by Catholic service members
Broglio urged Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request exemption because participation would violate Church teaching.
Hegseth described using military members to carry out the execution; the sources do not state his view on religious exemptions.
Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill
Sen. Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said his campaign had left a $678.75 bill unpaid since 2020. The bakery owner confirmed the payment.
Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority
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US security chief defends proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan execution
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World
Tourism falls at Mexico’s beach resorts as costs, seaweed and safety concerns weigh
International visitors to Cancun’s airport fell 12% in September from a year earlier. A stronger peso, smelly seaweed and safety concerns are among the factors cited.
“1980년대 이후 멕시코 최대 규모의 재정적자를 물려받은 현 정부에도 압박을 가하고 있다”
India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
India’s new resident mission in San Jose began operating on October 10, with the aim of strengthening ties and expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America.
Hurricane Simón forecast to reach Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm
Simón is forecast to reach the Mazatlán area on Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. Authorities have issued alerts as it moves toward Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 but threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast
Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 3 as it moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Authorities issued high alerts and closed Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily.
Iguazu Falls access temporarily closed as river levels surge
Authorities closed tourist access to Iguazu Falls in Argentina after heavy rain pushed river flows above six times the average. The park said access would reopen Tuesday as flows declined.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
Authorities seize 48 drones and explosives in Sinaloa operation
Mexican security forces seized 48 drones, explosives, weapons and other equipment in operations across Sinaloa from Oct. 9 to 11. They also found and disabled a clandestine synthetic-drug laboratory in Culiacán.
Mexican security forces carried out coordinated operations in several municipalities in the state of Sinaloa from Oct.
9 to 11.
In El Rosario, they seized 48 drones, batteries, fiber-optic cable, ammunition, body armor and tactical uniforms.
In the nearby community of Cacalotán, they found homemade explosives and a vehicle with improvised armor.
Fire hits native vegetation reserve at Terra Santa farm in Mato Grosso
A fire reached a legal reserve at Fazenda Iporanga in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso. Terra Santa says it will assess the damage after the fire is under control.
Terra Santa reported that a fire had affected part of Fazenda Iporanga.
The company called in the Fire Department and a specialist team to help fight the flames.
The company provided a drone operator to map the affected area, requested operational support from the Nova Maringá city government and hired machinery to open firebreaks.
Terra Santa said it would assess the affected area, possible impacts and whether further notifications to authorities were needed.
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
- Deaths
- At least five reported in the latest CBC and Guardian accounts
- Missing
- CBC reported six people missing in Baja California; other reports gave different totals
- Ensenada rescue
- 32 people rescued by helicopter, including 22 foreigners
- Chilpancingo death
- A 71-year-old man
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
Storms are expected across parts of south-central Brazil on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 90 km/h and heavy rain forecast in Paraná.
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Venezuela hands Álex Saab associate Álvaro Pulido over to the US
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Brazilian law allows protective orders based on a woman’s account
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South Korea plans $300,000 in aid for quake-hit Panama
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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.
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.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
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
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
“the simplicity, reliability, and privacy of iPhone and Apple Home to a new suite of smart cameras, thermostats, and a door lock.”
Googlebook prioritizes AI development over Linux app support for now
Google says Googlebook’s Linux Terminal is currently aimed at AI-assisted development, not running Linux apps. The company says it is working on better Linux app integration, with no arrival date given.
Oppo sets ColorOS 17 rollout for October 29 across dozens of devices
Oppo says its Android 17-based ColorOS 17 update begins rolling out globally on October 29. More than a dozen Oppo devices are scheduled for updates this month, with more to follow through early 2027.
Spotify users on iOS 27 can ask Siri to play music without naming the app
Spotify users with eligible iPhones can ask Siri to play content without saying “on Spotify.” The feature requires Apple Intelligence and is not available in the EU.
Defold adds official support for Xbox game development
The free Defold game engine now supports Xbox, joining its existing support for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Approved Xbox developers can request access to the tools they need to build and test games.
AFL tells Sportsbet to stop using players in AI content without permission
The AFL has told gambling partner Sportsbet to stop using players in AI-generated social media videos without approval. Sportsbet removed the videos after the AFL Players’ Association raised concerns.
Dutch organisations develop MyCheck digital identity wallet
A coalition of Dutch companies is developing MyCheck, an app for securely proving identity and sharing personal information. Users choose what details to share.
A coalition of Dutch organisations is developing MyCheck, a digital identity wallet for people in the Netherlands.
The initiative includes ABN AMRO, Achmea, ASN, Deloitte, KPN and Rabobank, with A.S.R. and Nationale-Nederlanden saying they want to use it.
The app is designed for tasks such as logging in, proving age, sharing details and signing contracts.
Users decide which information to share, and can provide only what is needed for a particular service.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
The first scheduled updates include the Realme GT 8 Pro, OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4.
Updates are scheduled for the Realme GT 7 Pro, Realme 16 Pro+, Realme 16 Pro, OnePlus 15R, OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13s.
Further ColorOS 17 updates are scheduled for devices from both brands.
More devices from both brands are scheduled to receive the update.
Some mid-range devices are scheduled to receive ColorOS 17.
Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
Apple says Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward. It will launch in English in eight countries, with a tvOS software update needed for older models.
- Compatible models
- Apple TV 4K, 2nd generation or later
- Beta software
- tvOS 27.2
- Launch language
- English
- Launch markets
- United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom
NetBSD receives record donations as AI-free stance draws interest
NetBSD says it received $120,282 in donations last month, more than twice its $50,000 target. The project has banned AI-generated code since 2024.
AI-generated code
Debian developers chose to permit AI-generated contributions.
NetBSD banned AI-generated code in 2024.
Role of AI
The article describes AI use as widespread across the open-source event it attended.
The article says some people prefer hand-crafted code and actively wish to avoid AI.
iOS 27 Shared Albums can keep new photos and videos at full resolution
Apple’s iOS 27 lets upgraded Shared Albums store newly added photos and videos in their original formats. The files count toward the album owner’s iCloud storage.
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Sports
Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik in the Shanghai Masters round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals. He could become world No. 1 as early as November 2.
“My ankle was acting up, unfortunately”
Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs to lead Test series 1-0
Australia won the first Test in Durban by 214 runs, taking a 1-0 series lead and strengthening their position atop the World Test Championship standings.
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.
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.
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.
Prince William stops traffic outside Buckingham Palace for cricket
Prince William stopped traffic outside Buckingham Palace for a game of cricket.
Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.
Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish 2026 as the world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player.
Carlos Alcaraz’s loss to Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters third round removed his chance of catching Zverev.
Jannik Sinner, who currently holds the top ranking, is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Zverev will be the first German man to end a season at No.
Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime
Washington had a chance to kick a winning field goal against New York, but Jayden Daniels was tackled with eight seconds left and the Commanders could not stop the clock.
Washington led by two touchdowns before New York rallied to tie the game.
Washington got the ball after Daron Payne stripped it from Cam Skattebo.
Daniels scrambled and was tackled for no gain with Washington out of timeouts.
Washington could not stop the clock to attempt a potential winning field goal, and the game ended 27-27.
Kyoto Sanga earn first AFC Champions League Elite win with late goal
Tenma Matsuda scored in the 88th minute as Kyoto Sanga beat Thailand’s Ratchaburi 1-0 at home for their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite.
- Final score
- Kyoto Sanga 1-0 Ratchaburi
- Decisive scorer
- Temba Matsuda
- Assist
- Haruki Arai
- Competition
- AFC Champions League Elite, second matchday
Dodgers trail Brewers 0-2 in NLCS as comeback doubts grow
The Dodgers are down 0-2 against the Brewers in the NLCS. A baseball insider doubts they can recover from the deficit.
Steve Smith faces further concussion checks after helmet blow in Durban Test
Steve Smith was hit on the helmet by Anrich Nortje during the first Test against South Africa in Durban. He missed fielding duties and is expected to have further checks.
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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”
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.
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.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
Shakira closed her Madrid residency on Oct. 12 with guest performers including Maluma, Laura Pausini and Bizarrap. The 13 shows at Macondo Park drew about 700,000 people, according to Shakira.
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.
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.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
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.
- Novel
- C’était ça ou mourir
- Author
- Thélyson Orélien
- First draft
- 2019
- Goncourt selection
- The novel was removed after AI-use accusations
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
New games
Sharma reportedly said Xbox should continue creating enduring new intellectual property.
Critics said studio departures, project cancellations and consolidation appear to limit opportunities for new ideas.
Business focus
Sharma reportedly said Xbox was backing its strongest franchises while also seeking new IP.
Critics questioned whether cuts and a focus on established brands were consistent with taking creative risks.
Danny Trejo’s son says actor learned of Ben Shapiro link during filming
Gilbert Trejo says his father did not know Ben Shapiro was involved in Pawn Shop until filming was underway and is contractually unable to leave or criticize the project.
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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.”
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.
Researchers found sudden shifts in health markers around menopause in data from more than one million women in the United States and Israel.
The study analyzed more than 300 million lab tests and separated the effects of age from the timing of menopause.
Changes appeared in bone, liver and kidney measures, blood chemistry and blood fats; some iron and hemoglobin levels rose as menstrual bleeding stopped.
The shifts were not seen in men of similar ages, suggesting they may be linked to menopause rather than aging alone.
Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.
The woman underwent delivery-related surgery and delivered a baby girl.
The woman was discharged from the hospital.
She was readmitted with stomach pain, and examinations revealed a cannula inside her abdomen.
The cannula was removed during a subsequent surgery, and the woman remained under medical observation.
The Hindu reported that four medical staff had been suspended for one month.
Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
At a cardiology meeting in Milan, specialists said the first valve replacement should be planned around possible future procedures. New European guidelines lower the recommended age for TAVI to 70.
- Annual TAVI procedures in Italy
- More than 14,400
- New guideline age
- 70, down from 75
- Long-term planning horizon
- 20 or 30 years
- Congress location
- Milan
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