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'Fatherland' returns a parent and daughter to a changed Germany they only partially know
Award-winning 'Cold War' filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski continues his string of European excursions, this time with political disillusionment in mind.
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'H3 Podcast' cuts ties with co-host Ethan Klein amid wife's claims
The 'H3 Podcast' is cutting ties with host Ethan Klein after his wife and co-host, Hila Klein, accused him of infidelity. The couple have been together for 20 years.
Technology
'It's been relentless' say IT workers on frontline of PHP cyber-security scramble
IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.
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'Nobody Wants This' turns a complicated triangle into a 'situation' in Season 3
Jackie Tohn, Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe, the actors who play Esther, Sasha and Morgan in Netflix's rom-com series, spoke about complications that have emerged in their relationship with one another.
Technology
'Rent' musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: 'No day but today'
The iconic musical "Rent" is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special benefit performance
Science
'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.
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'There's babies in there': Oregon father describes stopping school shooter
Kaylub Giamanco is the father who stopped a school shooter in Bend, Oregon, a week ago. The teen gunman entered the school and killed three students and a teacher before Giamanco stopped him. In a new interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Giamanco describes the moments leading up to his heroic actions, how he felt after he took down the shooter and that day's larger tragedy.
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'Wildwood' is an exquisite handmade adventure set in a forest of warring factions
Two intrepid teens head into the unknown on an absorbing, densely detailed rescue mission — not for the especially young — that stuns at every turn.
Technology
10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and More
Stream new releases from Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and Josh Johnson
Technology
10-year Treasury yield drops back to 5% this week as investors seek cover from AI worries
The 10-year Treasury yield stayed below 5% Friday after AI-driven tech selling sent investors into government bonds.
Culture
13 of the Biggest Contenders for the 2027 Oscars
These are the swaggering blockbusters, charming comedies, and low-budget dark horses to add to your watchlist this awards season.
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2 ex-FBI officials charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop
Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference were charged Friday with making false statements about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden's laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election.
Technology
4 Female-Founded Luxury Labels Behind Fall’s Most-Wanted Shoes
Aeyde, Christen, Jude and Paris Texas are transforming the luxury shoe market with beautifully constructed and innovative designs by women, for women.
Culture
5 Things You Didn’t See on TV at The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Here's everything you missed from the blue carpet livestream.
Technology
A Ukrainian soldier lost his sight in war. Now he hopes to see his children again
Ukrainian soldier Mykola Kasiuk is hoping to regain some vision after a battlefield injury left him nearly blind
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A drone hit and sank a cargo vessel in new Black Sea attack near Romania, killing 1
A drone attack has hit and sunk a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three missing
Culture
A thousand thanks for the country diary | Brief letters
Country milestones | Cinema ads | Edith Pritchett | ‘Quick and easy’ fritters | A new ingredients record? Many thanks to Mark Cocker, who has now written 1,000 country diaries ( From little acorns … to his 1,000th article for the Guardian country diary, 17 October ), and his fellow diarists for their always-interesting contributions, enhanced for me by the distinctive illustrations by Clifford Harper that often appear with them in print. Valerie Gidlow Faversham, Kent • I share Jeffrey Ingold’s pain ( The hill I will die on: Cinemas have been getting away with lies. Films should begin on time, 17 October ). There is a simple solution: show the ads and trailers at the end of the film. Those who wish to see them can stay behind. Richard Ross London Continue reading...
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A ‘battle of the ages’ in a California House race: Matsui, 82, faces a 41-year-old challenger
The race for Sacramento’s seat in Congress hinges on what kind of “experience” voters value most — seniority and familiarity with Capitol Hill, or first-hand knowledge of the struggles today’s workers face?
Technology
AI Agents’ Access to Personal Information Raises Privacy Concerns
Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat. Muse got to work. …
Technology
AI's 'Black October': Critical PHP flaws set off global security scramble
Governments and businesses around the globe are scrambling to contain the fallout after the PHP vulnerabilities leaked online.
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AM Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s Members
AM Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a+” (Excellent) for the members of Ohio …
Technology
AM Best: Social Inflation Drives Surge in Commercial Auto Liability Claims
According to recent report from AM Best, commercial auto liability insurance coverage has continued to bear the brunt of rising litigation costs, outpacing economic inflation. Social inflation has negatively affected commercial auto liability ultimate claim costs for several years, which …
Technology
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army
Remember Popcorn Time, the app that served as an easy-to-use front end for streaming torrents of movies and TV shows? Development of the MPAA's least-favorite app of the 2010s has been abandoned for years, but the "Netflix of Piracy" software is still installed on millions of devices that are just waiting to join a bot […] Remember Popcorn Time , the app that served as an easy-to-use front end for streaming torrents of movies and TV shows? Development of the MPAA's least-favorite app of the 2010s has been abandoned for years , but the "Netflix of Piracy" software is still installed on millions of devices that are just waiting to join a bot army. Researchers at Eye Security found the updater for a Popcorn Time fork called "Time4Popcorn" still running on tons of Windows, macOS, and Android devices located around the world, phoning home to now-abandoned web domains over unencrypted HT
Culture
Add to playlist: the gloriously boisterous grime-metal of Native James and the week’s best new tracks
Filtering alt influences and eskibeats through a distinctly Black British point of view, the Ipswich rapper’s scorched-earth rage sounds like a lot of fun From Ipswich, UK Recommended if you like Linkin Park, Kano, Bob Vylan Up next New single Dumb Bruddah released via SharpTone Records on 30 October “Laaa!” growls Native James on his 2025 track Fallen, stretching a wicked fried scream over more traditionally poppy “la-la-la” chants like a hair-raising metal frontman. Because, well, that’s what he is. But James is also a pretty deft rapper, the kind of artist who grew up listening to Evanescence during school lunchtimes then went home and studied first-wave grime on Channel U. The preceding verse on Fallen rattles through quick-witted bars over bouncy nu-metal riffs, blending Jamaican Patois with The Lion King references for a scorched-earth unmasking of his “demon within”. He’s raging i
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After decades of false starts, the 1914 Hotel Clark finally reopens in downtown L.A.
Since the 1990s, the Beaux-Arts hotel has been called 'zombie building' because of its idleness. But with the Olympics coming and changes happening downtown, its owner believes now is the time to welcome guests in again.
Culture
Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service after a judge blocked the changes last week
Technology
Alexander Brothers Case Is a “Microcosm for a Lot of Questions about Sexual Assault,” Says Doc Director
'The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers’ director Emma Schwartz argues the high-profile case would not have come to light without New York’s Adult Survivors Act.
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America must reverse Trump’s moral squalor | Robert Reich
The president shows a unique disregard for the opinions, norms and ideals of the nation – and, for that matter, humanity The Democrats’ focus on affordability seems to be a winning strategy (we’ll know for sure in a little over two weeks). But we mustn’t lose sight of the moral squalor at the core of the Trump regime and the necessity of ending it. It’s that moral squalor – the utter disregard for the opinions, norms and ideals of the nation and, for that matter, of humanity – that uniquely marks Trump and the reprobates he has attracted to Washington. It has also poisoned much of the Republican party, including the billionaires and tech bros who finance it. Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Guardian US columnist and his newsletter is at robertreich.substack.com . His new book, Coming
Technology
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'
Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.
Markets
American Express profit jumps as customers stick with the $895 Platinum Card
American Express reports a sharp rise in third-quarter profits, driven by a successful transition to its higher-fee Platinum Card
Technology
Angel Reese Pairs Gucci With Chanel for WNBA Finals Game Three Tunnel Look
Reese elevated her Chanel look with Gucci platform sandals.
Technology
Anxiety builds over Medicaid work requirements
As a Boston judge heard a challenge to Medicaid work requirements, state Medicaid directors gathered in Maryland to figure out how to implement those sweeping changes.
Technology
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: longer battery life but still awaiting new features
Biggest Apple smartwatch gets better health tracking and new readiness tools with a battery and chip boost in preparation for controversial audio AI As the Ultra enters its fourth year as Apple’s biggest and beefiest smartwatch it gets the best kind of spec upgrade – longer battery life – while waiting for something potentially more transformative. That’s because several of the key features announced as part of Apple’s new smartwatch lineup for 2026 have yet to be enabled, awaiting updates towards the end of this year. That leaves the £749 (€899/$799/A$1,349) Apple Watch Ultra 4 the top dog, but basically the same as last year’s model . Case size: 49 x 44mm Case thickness: 12mm Weight: 63g Processor: S11 Storage: 64GB Operating system: watchOS 27 Water resistance: 100 metres (10ATM) Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, wifi 4, 5G RedCap/4G, UWB Sensors: HR, ECG, spO2, temp, depth, dual-band GPS,
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Apple revives the original iPod as an Apple Music easter egg
If you've been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music's 404 page to listen to music on a virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod. The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It's appropriately stocked with music from the early 2000s, like Coldplay's "Viva La […] If you've been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music's 404 page to listen to music on a virtual recreation of the first-generation iPod. The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. It's appropriately stocked with music from the early 2000s, like Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" or Gorillaz's "Feel Good Inc." The iPod seems to pop up on any non-existent Apple Music page, so you can find it by just adding a string of random letters after the main Apple Music URL. theres a hidden fully functional ipod as a 404 page on apple
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Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
Global
Argentina drops investigation into President Milei over crypto fraud
Javier Milei had denied acting fraudulently when a cryptocurrency nosedived after he deleted a social media post about it.
Culture
Ariana Grande Is Now Bobiana Grande
The ponytail is taking a hiatus, people: Ariana Grande has unveiled a serious hair chop and color switch-up.
Culture
Artist Duo Brognon Rollin Awarded 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp, France’s Top Art Prize
The artist duo is known for their multidisciplinary practice that spans installation, sculpture, video, performance, and photography.
Technology
As Uncensored Re-Release of Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Shocks Audiences, Director’s Son Preps Doc Feature ‘Mad Dad’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Considered one of the most controversial films of all time for its graphic, blasphemous, and sexually provocative imagery, Ken Russell’s “The Devils” is now back in cinemas uncut and uncensored. Re-released in 4K by Warner Bros. imprint Clockwork some 55 years after its controversial debut following bows in both Cannes and the London Film Festival, […]
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As midterms loom, Trump and his allies try to change the subject
Despite distraction and distortion, voters know what issues will be informing their votes in this election This was originally published in The Stakes 2026, a newsletter about the midterm elections. Sign up to get it in your inbox Elections too often get pigeonholed. The hot take, or simplistic analysis, would have it that just one issue – often the issue the source so happens to be most animated about – will decide the entire result. Tens of millions of Americans will go to the polls next month. Will they be galvanized by affordability? Maybe it’s Iran. Or healthcare? Taxes, perhaps. Or crime. Continue reading...
Culture
At the Ms. Senior America Pageant, Beauty Is Forever
Vogue takes a peek behind the Ms. Senior America Pageant red velvet curtain.
Global
Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats linked to espionage, official says
Austria has ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of espionage
Science
BBC presenter battles strong winds as Storm Austen hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
Technology
Babydoll singer gives Wales its first UK number one in 15 years
Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder.
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Backers of billionaire tax plan to attack Newsom in early presidential primary states
The ad, funded by backers of the wealth tax, castigates Newsom for opposing Proposition 40, the ballot measure that would impose a 5% tax on California billionaires' assets.
Technology
Backlog at China’s Ports Was Finally Shrinking. Typhoon Champi Will Test That.
No terminal has closed at the Shanghai and Ningbo ports, but another major storm puts October's port congestion recovery at risk.
Technology
Banijay Entertainment’s Frédéric Balmary on U.S. Ambitions, Netflix and the Battle for IP: It’s ‘One of Our Big Fights’
Fresh off its merger, the Banijay/All3Media behemoth, now known as Banijay Entertainment, is eyeing an expansion into U.S. scripted production as Netflix looks to ramp up its slate of American hits amid a major shake-up of its content leadership. Speaking at Rome’s MIA Market, Banijay Entertainment chief business officer Frédéric Balmary said in an interview […]
Technology
Barclays is latest to redirect spending toward AI as it trims its workforce
The cost of building out the infrastructure needed to satisfy booming demand for artificial intelligence is changing the way major companies allocate resources
Culture
Basma and Temir Alcy: NAD review – skulking, sultry French-Moroccan crew evoke this shifting season
(Stroom) Vocalist Basma and group Temir Alcy offer a dark and disorienting listen that contemplates loss and new beginnings, stoking a captivating sense of tension The new album from French-Moroccan vocalist Basma and Paris-based group Temir Alcy comes just in time for the changing of the clocks. It’s a dark and disorientating listen, exploring themes of loss and new beginnings over swampy, downtempo rhythms. The 11 tracks here linger somewhere between folk, shoegaze and ambient, with skulking percussion, droning passages and plucked strings soaked in reverb. Opening track Belati sets the tone with its spacious, shapeshifting composition, where ghostly drones and Basma’s layered calls give way to a sluggish beat. Most of the tracks follow a similar non-structure: amorphous but with an intermittent, sultry groove, like the winding bass on Khti Sarah, or the slow, swinging rhythm on Aji M3
Technology
Bayern Munich manager Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
Culture
Beauty Brands Are Chasing Purity in a Polluted World
As pollution anxiety grows across the globe, many brands are betting big on purifying products and devices. But does doomscrolling equate to real product demand?
Culture
Best Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by 2026’s Biggest Music & Pop Culture Moments
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl shrubs & Pitbull’s signature bald head are just a few of the looks worth re-creating this spooky season.
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Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 Photo Booth: Anuel AA, Becky G, Maluma & More
See some of the photo booth gems captured backstage throughout the week.
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Billy Idol and Rock Hall Bring Music Education to California School
Save the Music initiative will provide grants to 25 schools’ music programs over the next three years
Technology
Biographies of John Williams and Bernard Herrmann Among Honored Works in ASCAP’s Awards for Music Writing and Broadcasts
The winners of annual awards given out by ASCAP for the year’s most outstanding music writing and broadcasts include biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann, as well as a documentary about cult R&B artist Swamp Dogg, liner notes for an archival release from Frank Zappa, Rick Beato’s YouTube podcasts, and books about […]
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Blink-182, Korn, A Perfect Circle, Turnstile, The Prodigy to Headline 2027 Sonic Temple Festival
The massive rock festival at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio will take place from May 13-16.
Global
Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
Technology
Blumhouse Soliciting Testimony from Anyone Who Feels ‘Personally Victimized’ by One of Its Movies or TV Shows
Have any Blumhouse horror films scared the living shit out of you? The studio admits that you might have a case. But before you file that class action lawsuit, Blumhouse is acting a bit tongue-in-cheek. To promote the new season of its USA Network legal thriller “The Rainmaker,” Blumhouse is putting out an ad calling […]
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Bodycam footage released in police shooting of Miss. 1-year-old as family speaks out
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released the body camera footage of the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia.
Technology
Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offer
After finishing behind Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pushed for popular — and costly — measures to bolster his chances in the runoff
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Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future
This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is compulsory for most adults, and the race has deepened political divisions across the country. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Brazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon – podcast
Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live there in the Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday. Send your comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian.com For the Amazon and the communities who live there, the stakes in Sunday’s Brazilian presidential election runoff could scarcely be higher. Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips heads to Roraima, the country’s most northern state, to hear from voters, preachers and politicians in a region that heavily backed Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round. Continue reading...
Technology
Brent crude oil tops $116, a six-month high, as tensions swell in the Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.
Technology
Brick’s new app blocker is designed for bedtime doomscrolling
Brick, the company behind the $59 gadget that blocks you from using apps on your phone, has launched a new device that's designed to help you cut back on doomscrolling in bed. The $129 Brick Night introduces a location-based element: instead of requiring you to tap your phone against the device, like the OG Brick, […] The Brick Night is considerably bigger then the OG Brick, and more than double the price. | Image: Brick Brick, the company behind the $59 gadget that blocks you from using apps on your phone, has launched a new device that's designed to help you cut back on doomscrolling in bed. The $129 Brick Night introduces a location-based element: instead of requiring you to tap your phone against the device, like the OG Brick , this version uses Bluetooth to automatically kick in when you enter your bedroom (or any other room you put it in). The Brick Night uses two CR2477 batt
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Brora Creates Men’s Capsule Inspired by the Orkney Islands
Brora's founder and creative director Victoria Stapleton tapped award-winning gardener Charlie McCormick for the collection.
Global
Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.
Global
Buttigieg endorses independent over Democratic nominee in Montana Senate race
Pete Buttigieg is endorsing independent Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar.
Culture
Byredo’s Havana Tonka Is a Gourmand With a Dark Side
Introducing Havana Tonka, the latest extrait from Byredo's Night Veils collection. A take on a grown-up gourmand, the scent mingles tonka bean, bergamot, rum, and pink peppercorn to capture the sensuality of the Cuban capital.
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California Couple Sentenced for Trafficking Protected Wildlife
Linh Luu and Kevin Le, a husband and wife of Anaheim, California, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Eugene, Oregon, to violating the Lacey Act. The court sentenced them to three years’ probation and a $10,000 fine each for their roles in trafficking wildlife between Oregon and Vietnam.
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California has more revenue than expected thanks to AI. Should the state save it?
Proponents say Prop. 2 would allow the state to shore up its reserves for an economic downturn. Critics say it would only allow state leaders to spend more in the future.
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Californians’ support for cutting carbon emissions wanes as new climate warnings arrive
Affordability challenges are clashing with policies to slow climate change, causing a slowdown in California's major emissions reduction program.
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California’s carbon market changed this year, and the next governor will inherit the fallout
Steve Hilton would suspend California’s carbon market. Xavier Becerra’s campaign hasn’t said what it would do.
Technology
Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.
Technology
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review – a thrilling airport novel of a game
Activision; PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox From parkour over Manhattan rooftops and car chases in Paris to the climactic battle at a North Korean air base, the developers have thrown absolutely everything at the game And so we return perhaps one final time to Call of Duty’s Modern Warfare strand, with stories, “ripped from the newspaper headlines”, featuring shady terror organisations, nefarious rogue states and the brutally capable, monosyllabic war fighters who stand between us and Armageddon. Last year’s Black Ops 7 instalment was a sales disappointment for Activision, and that has no doubt put extra pressure on Infinity Ward, the studio leading Modern Warfare 4 development. Fortunately, this developer – like series heroes Price, Gaz and Ghost – seems to thrive on pressure. As you may have read , this year’s campaign is based around a fictitious North Korean ruling family that has seized an
Technology
Can AI really predict cancer survival better than a doctor? I have my doubts | Devi Sridhar
Take a selfie to see how healthy you are: the idea is enticing and this new research is promising. But so many factors have been ignored The idea that a single selfie could predict how long someone with cancer may live sounds like an incredible breakthrough. AI is getting better at spotting patterns in medical data, but can it be used to reliably predict what will happen to an individual patient? I asked a clinical colleague what she thought about the recent headlines . She found it an interesting development given that doctors have long used facial appearance to assess patient health. For example, she noted that they may write “appears stated age” or “appears older than stated age” as a proxy for general health. Now, researchers from Mass General Brigham, a healthcare institution in Massachusetts, have taken this idea a step further. They have developed an AI model trained on more than
Culture
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's threat to block Alaska election results
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration's legal fight over a closely watched Senate race in Alaska, reports that Elon Musk restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink and Vivek Ramaswamy's personal ad attacking his opponent in the Ohio governor's race.
California
Catapult Books is being sold; authors mourn a major loss to L.A.'s literary scene
Catapult Books has sold its assets to an undisclosed buyer, leaving the future of 16 scheduled titles uncertain as staff negotiate a severance package.
Technology
Celebrity Traitors left on knife edge after trip to field of screams
A newly-earned special power left one contestant with a deadly decision to make in Friday's episode.
Markets
Chancellor plans to cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
Technology
Chappell Roan Concludes Benefit Shows With Surprise Duets Featuring PinkPantheress, Lola Young
Roan also joined Caroline Polachek to perform “Look at Me Now,” after kicking off the two-night run with a special Christina Aguilera-assisted duet
Technology
Chappell Roan Duets With Caroline Polachek, PinkPantheress, and Lola Young
All on the closing night of Roan’s Los Angeles pop extravaganza, the Super Graphic Spectacular
Technology
Chappell Roan Enlists PinkPantheress to Close Out Super Graphic Spectacular Fundraising Shows
The 28-year-old pop star gathered performers across two nights for the special event, which she closed out 70-minute headlining set.
Culture
Charli xcx Books Cameo in Martin Scorsese Thriller Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence
The singer will reportedly appear in What Happens at Night , the follow-up to the legendary director's Oscar-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon .
Technology
Chicago Is Getting A Life-Size Siskel And Ebert Sculpture Giving ‘Two Thumbs Up’
A life-size bronze sculpture of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert is coming to Chicago
Technology
Chrishell Stause Says She Won’t Be Watching ‘Selling Sunset’ Season 10, But Her Lawyers Will Be
"Don't defame me," Stause said. "I will sue you."
Markets
Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.
Science
Comcast Cofounder Gives $20 M. to Philadelphia Museum of Art, One of its Largest Gifts, To Greatly Expand Education Spaces
“We don’t have much in the way of dedicated space for education, so it’s been slightly improvisational,” said director and CEO Daniel Weiss.
Markets
Connecticut Reports Major Carriers Lowering Rates for Auto, Home Insurance
A number of major insurance carriers are lowering personal auto and homeowners insurance rates in Connecticut, according to a review of recent rate filings by the state’s insurance department . The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) identified 19 personal auto insurance …
Technology
Corruption is voters' top issue ahead of midterm election, CNBC survey shows
Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.
Culture
Cristian Castro Accepts the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award ‘In the Name of Romantic Love’
The pop icon also performed at the Thursday (Oct. 22) ceremony, broadcasted live on Telemundo.
Technology
Cyprus police open investigation into financial affairs of Roman Abramovich
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.
News
DOJ has monitored elections for decades. Here's why some state officials are concerned this year
The agency regularly monitors polling places. But this year's effort on Nov. 3 will more than double the number of federal monitors deployed during the 2022 midterms.
Global
Deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack', Macron says
One person is killed and five wounded in a series of attacks and the suspected gunman has been apprehended.
Global
Defense attorneys in case over Charlie Kirk's killing say they need years to prepare for trial
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case.
Technology
Defense giant Saab sees orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine
European governments race to turn defense spending pledges into military capability, boosting companies' order books.
Technology
Democratic socialist set to become D.C. mayor — and face Trump's pushback
Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.
Global
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Once the world's largest producer of mink pelts, the nation's industry has declined in recent years.
Technology
Despite Hudson Williams, Canadian Witch Mystery ‘Yaga’ Is No ‘Heated Rivalry’: TV Review
The witchy thriller “Yaga” is a Canadian production that co-stars Hudson Williams, now hot enough off of “Heated Rivalry” to earn a “with” before his name in the credits. That’s about where the similarities with the hockey-themed megahit end, though not for lack of trying: “Yaga” — which airs on streaming service AMC+ in the States […]
Technology
Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.
Technology
Director Rory Kennedy on ‘The Trial of Alec Baldwin’: “If This Was Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts, I Don’t Think This Would Have Gone to Trial”
The director's film asks how social media and public opinion can affect legal proceedings.
Culture
Drake Becomes First Act to Surpass 350 Million RIAA-Certified Units, With 30 New Certifications
Drake also extends his record with 18 diamond plaques.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: BonBonWhims and GlassesUSA Give Eyewear a Y2K Makeover
The accessories brand and eyewear retailer are launching an early internet-inspired eyewear collaboration that will be sold exclusively on GlassesUSA.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: DeMellier Opens Its First Store in London’s Sloane Square, Designed to Feel Like a Stylish Home
DeMellier founder Mireia Llusia-Lindh tapped the architect Nicolas Schuybroek to create a space filled with vintage furniture, art and books by women artists.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Has Appointed a Chief Brand Creative Officer
Hector Muelas, who moves over from Tiffany & Co., is to "define and steer" the brand's "creative storytelling across all touch points," according to Vuitton.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Set Active Opens Permanent Austin Store, Expands Retail Presence
The activewear brand is turning its Austin pop-up into a permanent store, after opening its Chicago location in September.
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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
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Eating too much sugar on antibiotics could squash helpful gut bacteria
In people being treated for blood cancer, consuming sugar while on antibiotics boosted harm to the diversity of the gut microbiome.
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El Niño Then and Now
A 35-year satellite altimetry record lets scientists hold this year’s El Niño up against its strongest predecessors.
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Eleanor Coppola died before she could finish ‘Making Marie Antoinette.’ Sofia saw it through.
Eleanor Coppola shot 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage during the making of “Marie Antoinette” in 2005
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Electric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easier
Switching to an electric stove from a lung-irritating gas one may improve asthma symptoms. But if you’re stuck with gas, reducing exposure may help.
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Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
Last week, Starshield - the version of SpaceX's Starlink used by the Ukrainian military - was throttled to block terminals traveling above certain speeds from accessing the service. The Ukrainian army's interceptors, which counter Russian drones carrying bombs, suddenly stopped working at high speeds, making it easier for Russia to attack the country's energy infrastructure […] Last week, Starshield - the version of SpaceX's Starlink used by the Ukrainian military - was throttled to block terminals traveling above certain speeds from accessing the service. The Ukrainian army's interceptors, which counter Russian drones carrying bombs, suddenly stopped working at high speeds, making it easier for Russia to attack the country's energy infrastructure and leading to a reported two deaths and at least 17 injuries . The Ukrainian military reported receiving no advance warning about the S
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Ethan Klein Says He’s Working to “Urgently Remove My Ownership, Financial Stakes” From H3 Podcast After Wife Hila Klein Reveals His Affair
"We are all shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn about Ethan’s ongoing affair. As soon as we found out, we all agreed: we would not continue working with Ethan involved or profiting in any way," the crew behind the podcast shared in an Instagram statement.
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s new federal-backed administration has urged rebel fighters to lay down their weapons
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Etsy is cracking down on AI slop listings
Etsy is announcing stricter rules about how AI can be used in listings to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform. In a post, the company says that "many active buyers say they can't tell which items involve AI-generated content" and that sellers are "concerned about your work appearing alongside items that use […] Etsy is announcing stricter rules about how AI can be used in listings to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform. In a post, the company says that "many active buyers say they can't tell which items involve AI-generated content" and that sellers are "concerned about your work appearing alongside items that use AI in misleading ways," spurring the new policies and restrictions. Under the new policies, every listing must include "at least one unedited photo of the actual item against a real background," and all photos must "accurately represent the item a buyer
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European Apparel Repair Market Is Small but Growing
Fast fashion remains a major obstacle.
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European leaders gather in Budapest for anniversary of Hungarian revolution as Magyar resets EU ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has joined other foreign guests in Budapest to mark the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, signaling a new chapter in relations after the ouster of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
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Even Drake Can’t Resist the Siren Song of a Boho Fall
Move over Kate and Dakota! Drake, out celebrating his 40th birthday, made a compelling case for fall’s most free-spirited trend in a fringed poncho.
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Ex-ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after incident at Wizards game
Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry is no longer a press advisor at the State Department, reportedly resigning days after videos of a confrontation at a Washington Wizards game went viral.
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Ex-Eminem employee, accused of stealing and selling rapper's unreleased work, pleads guilty
A former studio engineer for Eminem pleads guilty to a charge of criminal copyright infringement. Prosecutors accuse the man of stealing and selling the rapper's unreleased music.
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Experience: I’ve climbed Mount Everest 20 times
In 1996 doctors told me I wouldn’t walk again unaided, but in 2022 I took the record for the most Everest summits by a non-Sherpa I grew up in Slough, Berkshire, in a bungalow beside a farm. My father was a scout leader, and I was always outside, building dams and dens, sleeping out and hiding in trees. In my teens, family holidays were two weeks in Wales. At home, nature was my playground. When I was 17, a school friend took me to a climbing wall where he was a regular. I loved the physicality of it and trying to work out where to put my hands and feet next. We would go there twice a week. In sixth form, we headed to the south coast in Dorset for my first real climbing outing. The waves were crashing and it felt scary and exhilarating. I thought it was magical. Continue reading...
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Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic claims AI will shift how work gets done and labor demand – but some experts are skeptical of the vision Last year, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs and that in six months it would be writing 90% of code . Neither of those predictions came to pass. Now, in a report Anthropic published on Thursday, the company said it was hiring fewer junior technical workers and that human attention has become the new “bottleneck” as it increasingly relies on its Claude AI agents. Continue reading...
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FEMA Launches Online Purchasing for Flood Insurance Policies
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has launched a new tool for residents to buy flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Available, at floodsmart.gov, the online option is available to residents living in the almost 22,700 NFIP …
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Fashion Is the Future of Technology: How V of BTS, Navy Blue, Kelela and Nothing Are Bridging Tech and Culture — ‘Find Joy in the Little Things’
As technology becomes an extension of personal style, Nothing, Navy Blue and Kelela explore the intersection of design, self-expression and the future of music.
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Father who killed Oregon school gunman describes anguish over children he couldn't save
Kaylub Giamanco has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.
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Father who killed Oregon school shooter speaks out for first time: ‘I have to go in’
Kaylub Giamanco recounts the day he confronted the Silver Rail elementary school shooter, who killed three boys and one teacher The Oregon father hailed as a hero for stopping a school shooting last week spoke for the first time about the incident, describing his experience and how he told a 911 operator: “I have to go in. People are going to die.” Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter, has received national attention and praise for stopping the bloodshed at Silver Rail elementary in Bend, Oregon, where his children attend school. Continue reading...
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Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here's why airlines aren't worried
Airlines are reporting fewer people flew in the third quarter as airfare surged on fuel costs, but executives say travelers are mostly swallowing higher fares.
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Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say
Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.
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Fire Destroys Much of Mississippi Senior Living Center
A fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of its residents and destroying much of the building that was home to more than 100 people. There were no confirmed casualties, but authorities searched the site …
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Fi’s GPS-equipped dog trackers are on sale for 30 percent off
If your dog or cat is prone to getting lost, or you frequently go on adventures together, you can save 30 percent on Fi pet trackers through October 25th when you enter coupon code SCARY at checkout. The sale includes several satellite-connected trackers, including the Fi Ultra GPS we previously tested, which is down to […] If your dog or cat is prone to getting lost, or you frequently go on adventures together, you can save 30 percent on Fi pet trackers through October 25th when you enter coupon code SCARY at checkout. The sale includes several satellite-connected trackers, including the Fi Ultra GPS we previously tested , which is down to $209.30 after the discount. That effectively brings it down to its original launch price. The IP68-rated Fi Ultra is fully waterproof, even in saltwater, and lasts up to five days, depending on how active your dog is. The accessory — which conve
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Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US health experts encourage vaccine
California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strain Flu cases on the west coast are on the rise months earlier than normal, prompting US health experts to stress the importance of the annual vaccine. Flu activity typically ramps up in December, hitting its peak in February. But this season has kicked into action earlier this year, with higher positive cases than normal recorded. Continue reading...
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Flu hospitalization rate at highest level this time of year since 2010 season: CDC
The flu hospitalization rate in the U.S. is at the highest level for this time of year since the 2010 season, according to an update published Friday from the CDC.
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Four Individuals Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Make and Distribute Animal Crush Videos Involving Monkeys
The Justice Department today announced that four additional individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to create and distribute videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
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France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different
French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount, raising questions over whether the stress could spread across the euro zone.
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France to deploy 70,000 officers as it braces for weekend of protests – Europe live
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez defended blanket bans on demonstrations in some parts of France The French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has just issued a statement on a shooting in a town west of Paris this morning where one person was killed and four others injured. Police said a gunman had opened fire in Trappes, in the Yvelines, and neighbouring La Verriere. The gunman was later arrested in nearby Coignieres. Continue reading...
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Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
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Friedman Benda to Exhibit Work of Misha Kahn Whose Creations Adorned ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
On show Oct. 29 to Dec. 12, the New York City art and design gallery will unveil a tribute to Kahn, celebrating a decade of collaboration.
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From Chip Lab to Center Stage
Many engineers are more comfortable working behind the scenes developing technology than speaking to consumers about products. But Preethi Ashwath has learned to take center stage, talking about the “hearable” and wearable devices she has had a hand in developing as an analog integrated circuit designer in the consumer electronics division at Analog Devices of Wilmington, Mass. The IEEE member is one of the few women who work in the specialized field , where about 11 percent are female, according to career platform Zippia . Preethi Ashwath Employer Analog Devices, in Boston Title Integrated circuit designer Member grade Member Alma maters SJB Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, India; University of California, Irvine Ashwath stepped out from behind the scenes last year to meet with attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. She demonstrated Analog’s new earbuds, whi
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From Jeon Do-yeon to Tao Okamoto, Four Asian Actresses Giving Must-See Performances This Fall
Jeon Do-yeon, Tao Okamoto, Hoyeon, and Rinko Kikuchi deliver standout performances in “Possible Love,” “All of a Sudden,” “Hope,” and “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!”
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From the Archive: Luis Estévez and Fernando Sánchez: Hispanic Fashion Pioneers
WWD revisits the lasting influence of Luis Estévez and Fernando Sánchez, two Hispanic designers who helped shape American fashion.
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Fuerza Regida Reveals Which Questions They Wished They’d Asked Memo Ochoa | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Fuerza Regida chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.
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Fuerza Regida Wins Big at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026: Complete List
The ceremony was broadcasted live on Telemundo from the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
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GM Targets ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for Pickups, SUVs
General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs — as it seeks fresh revenue streams from heavy technology investments. Last year, GM said it would offer autonomous highway …
California
GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts
In a race that could help decide control of Congress, Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is trying to hold on to his swing-district seat. The congressman didn’t mention healthcare at a recent campaign rally in Bakersfield, but voters can't stop talking about it.
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GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
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Georgia Amusement Park Reopened After Ride Death but Coaster Still Closed
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates last week for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park’s towering roller coasters. A steady trickle of vehicles drove into the park, some of …
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Governor Newsom announces $300,000 in rewards for unsolved murders in San Mateo, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura counties
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.22.2026
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Governor Newsom announces clemency actions
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Governor Newsom on court’s final decision holding President Trump accountable for illegal federalization of the California National Guard
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Governor Newsom visits San Quentin as California’s public safety strategy delivers historic low crime rates and record-low recidivism
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Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34
Images being broadcast on Jordanian state television show two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots. A third man who appears to be holding a semiautomatic rifle then appears and opens fire.
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Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries
Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire inside a church in Jordan
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Hailee Steinfeld Will Have a Hold on You in ‘Magic’ Cover of The Cars for ‘Hexed’ Movie: Listen
The star also voices the lead role in the upcoming film.
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Halloween costumes have a spooky environmental impact. Swaps are a way to reduce waste and recycle
Halloween costumes are often worn once and then thrown away
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Harrods Turns Up the Lights for Diwali — and the Business Follows
With Indian footfall up 50 percent during Diwali season, the Knightsbridge store adds exclusive Gaurav Gupta couture and an expanded gifting edit.
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Haywire Set Jam-Packed 2027 Tour
The Boston hardcore outfit will play a whopping 80 shows between January and April
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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll Heat killed a record 50,000 people in European cities this summer, new research suggests, with scientists blaming climate breakdown for two in every three of the deaths. Morgues and funeral homes filled with bodies from June to August as the heat added by planet-baking pollution cut short an extra 32,000 lives in urban areas, the researchers found. Hot days pushed vulnerable bodies into overdrive and warm nights prevented them from recovering. Continue reading...
Culture
Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in November 2026
Season 2 of 'The Hunting Wives' returns to Netflix in November, and we’re also getting Janelle James’s stand-up special and a whole lot of Christmas movies
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Hilary Duff Unwraps an Early Christmas Present With ‘Holiday Things’ EP: Steam It Now
In addition to a cover of the traditional "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," the mini-album features three originals.
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Hiltzik: A judge just gave us 25 billion reasons why Meta's privacy promises about its Muse AI bot shouldn't be trusted
Meta's promises of privacy and security for users were "lies" and "deception," a New Mexico judge said in issuing a blistering $25-billion penalty
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His Year in Fashion: Artist Jack Jildevik Documented His Wardrobe in 365 Flat-Lay Photos
The new book Portrait of Absence considers identity and fashion apart from the body.
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Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning
Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.
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Hoka Takes Hit From Promotions Plaguing the Athletic Shoe Market, Despite Its Lack of Discounting
The brand is expected to diversify its price points next year with both a new lower-cost shoe and a premium silhouette.
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Home distillers rejoice as US Supreme Court considers whether to finally legalise moonshine
The Supreme Court will consider in the new year whether the 1868 legislation forbidding home distilling should be overturned.
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How Did ‘American Gothic’ Become So Iconic? This Art Historian Spent Five Decades Investigating.
A portrait of a midwestern couple is hardly a promising candidate for global fame.
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How a targeted drug kept one patient alive 15 years — but failed to save her friends
A lung cancer patient speaks out about her cutting-edge treatment: “Research is big on tracking survival stats, but quality of life for survivors — not so much.”
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How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world
An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areas The shoreline changes with the weather. Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with camera phones is a great asset. The CoastSnap project started in Australia in 2017 and has spread to beaches worldwide. You may have spotted the setup while out walking along the coast: a cradle to rest your phone on while taking a picture and a sign explaining where to send the snap. Continue reading...
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How to Watch MLB World Series 2026: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers Online for Free
With the MLB Playoffs over and done with, the top two teams from each league face off against each other in the 2026 World Series to compete to win the Commissioner’s Trophy. It’s no surprise that teams with the best record in the American League, Rays at (98-64), and National League, Brewers at (103-59), made […]
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to William Jackson Harper
Breakfast at Fred 62, hiking at Griffith Park and a vintage jacket shopping spree are on the agenda for the Emmy-nominated actor.
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Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan
One person has died after being swept away by waves in Taiwan's Liuqiu island, authorities say.
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Hunter Biden Signs With CAA
CAA has signed a deal to represent Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, in a pact that could have the storied talent agency seeking out new ways for the former attorney and current painter to promote himself or tell stories in a variety of ventures. CAA has had a long relationship with […]
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I Just Got Back From London, and These Are the Sneakers That Were Everywhere
Salomon’s XT-6 are a fall favorite for a reason—cosigned by models off-duty and the street style set. Shop our favorite pairs for fall.
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I want to pay off $4,500 in credit-card debt in 2 months. Is this possible?
“I’m 32 years old and feel like I should know how to do this stuff by now.”
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ICE agents tackle and injure U.S. citizen student with disabilities, local officials say
The student was walking to school when he was stopped by ICE agents, who badly injured him, school officials said.
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IV team warned Christa Pike's vein might have 'blown' during failed execution, court filing says
Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike's arms before her attempted execution and warned that some of her veins may have ruptured, or "blown," before she was injected with the lethal drug, her attorney wrote in a court document filed Thursday.
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In hunt for Starlink alternative, Ukraine partners with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE
With SpaceX imposing speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine and hampering military operations, Kyiv is looking for alternatives.
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In one of the West's few swing races, a Democrat tries to keep a Trump district
Washington's 3rd Congressional District is home to a tight race that will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. House.
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India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed The Indian government has moved to reduce the price of cancer drugs after a retired bank clerk took her case to the supreme court. From next month, 137 cancer drugs in India will be cheaper as the government tries to tackle the tragedy of poorer patients either forgoing treatment, selling land or falling into debt to meet the high cost of some medicines, which are making large profits for hospitals and pharmacists. Continue reading...
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Indonesia seizes over 2 tons of narcotics in one of the country’s largest drug busts
Indonesia has carried out two major drug operations, arresting 19 people and seizing tons of narcotics
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Insurer Doesn’t Get a Mulligan in $12M Georgia Solar Farm Claim, Appeals Court Says
Zurich American does not get to reclassify a loss as one with a much higher deductible after it had already paid part of the claim, a federal appeals court said in a case involving rain damage to a massive solar …
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Investors are starting to find opportunities in the battered bond market
Some market participants see reason for hope in a market bludgeoned this year.
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Investors piled a record sum into a leveraged semiconductor ETF last week. Things didn’t work out.
Traders making bullish bets on chip stocks are getting walloped this month, as renewed fears emerged about investment returns on the buildout of artificial intelligence.
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Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed
Benjamin Netanyahu and ministers promise demolitions and forced displacement after deadly gunfight Israel has launched a campaign of collective punishment against Palestinians in Hebron after gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers and injured three near a checkpoint outside the city. Benjamin Netanyahu announced a siege on Hebron and neighbouring Halhul and said residents of the gunmen’s home neighbourhoods would all be forced out. He promised mass demolitions of homes. Continue reading...
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Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
The soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning.
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It’s been a painful month for hedge funds. To turn it around, they are shorting U.S. stocks.
In response to losses on popular trades, hedge funds are now shorting U.S. stocks aggressively to try and win back some performance.
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J. Mendel Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Jack Dorsey's Block announced an AI model called Dessa that's trained "from scratch on nothing but human conversation," and to show off the model, Block shared chats it has had with humans that can occasionally be a little awkward and uncanny. Take this one, for example, shared by Dessa lead Ragavan Thurairatnam. The conversation between […] Jack Dorsey's Block announced an AI model called Dessa that's trained "from scratch on nothing but human conversation," and to show off the model, Block shared chats it has had with humans that can occasionally be a little awkward and uncanny. Take this one , for example, shared by Dessa lead Ragavan Thurairatnam. The conversation between the model and the speaker does have a mostly natural back and forth (though for some reason, the model initially mistakes the speaker for somebody named "Ronaldo"). We made the first AI model you can have a re
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Jackson, Wyoming Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Shop All Year Round
Where to stay, eat, and play in the gateway to Jackson, Wyoming, the gateway to Yellowstone National Park and home of Jackson Hole Ski resort.
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Téa Leoni and Tim Daly Lead NBC’s Refreshing and Witty Sitcom ‘Newlyweds’: TV Review
Sitcoms aren’t what they used to be. Though a select few on network television, like “Abbott Elementary” and “Ghosts,” pay homage to comedies of the past while tapping into present-day culture, sitcoms today rarely feel truly universal. NBC’s “Newlyweds,” co-created by Jamie Lee Curtis and (the since-fired) Gail Lerner, is fun and refreshing, speaking to […]
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Jay Worthy & George Clinton Are Bringing Funk Back to Rap: ‘It’s Getting Ready to Get Deep Around Here’
The West Coast MC linked up with the funk pioneer to try and rectify G-Funk with their collab album Generation P .
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John Mayer Recruits Dream Team of Musicians for New Song ‘Tom and Jerry’
“I get to work with a group of incredibly talented and deeply dedicated artists who will stop at nothing until the sound comes into focus and becomes a picture,” the singer-songwriter said
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Jonathan Groff to Return to Broadway in Solo Play ‘The Amish Project’
The play marks the third Broadway project for Groff in recent years, following 'Just In Time' and 'Merrily We Roll Along.'
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Jordanian government spokesperson says 6 killed, 28 wounded in church shooting in Karak
Jordanian government spokesperson says 6 killed, 28 wounded in church shooting in Karak
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Judge Orders Trump to Testify Under Oath in BBC Defamation Lawsuit
The President could face sanctions if he fails to answer questions by the December deadline.
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Junk review – David Schwimmer is lost in Mubi’s frustrating LA-set misstep
The Friends alum makes up half of a messy and pretentious comedy drama that boasts some visual panache but is dragged down by a confused tone You could be forgiven, upon watching the first scene of Junk, for believing that this debut feature will boldly, perhaps ill-advisedly, dare to satirize the industry it’s purporting to join. At a swanky restaurant in LA, four people aglow with self-importance embark on the time-honored ritual of discussing the screenplays they’re working on – specifically, the screenplay Martin (David Schwimmer), is “working on”. It’s classic industry navel-gazing, underscored by a tight focus on Martin’s clammy face as he sputters poorly through a confidence game. Schwimmer, of course, is still best known for playing a perpetually and comedically exasperated sitcom character; it’s hard to square that extremely familiar voice with Martin’s dark bluster on how “drug
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Just Browsing: Workout Essentials at On, Including Zendaya’s Latest Collab
Vogue’s marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel tries on the brand’s new collection.
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Just in Time For Halloween, Ryan Gosling Is Reviving His Spooky Rock Band Dead Man’s Bones
The duo featuring the Barbie star and screenwriter/producer Zach Shields teased that new music is coming next week.
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Justice Department Defends Army Corps’ Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed the issuance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the Cainhoy Plantation development in Charleston, South Carolina. The published decision paves the way for a major, long‑term housing initiative designed to meet the needs of one of the country’s fastest‑growing metropolitan areas.
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Ken Atchity, Producer on ‘Joe Somebody’ and ‘The Meg,’ Dies at 82
The author and literary manager also worked on Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘Hysteria’ and Angelina Jolie’s ‘Life or Something Like It.’
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Kim Kardashian Read Every Page of Her Authorized Biography. Here’s What She Pushed Back On.
'Citizen Kim' author Jonathan Van Meter on his five surreal years inside the Kardashians’ world: the sex tape, sibling rivalries, falling for your subject, Paris Hilton’s 17 cancellations and why Kanye isn't in the book.
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Kingpins Amsterdam: The Keys to Scaling Denim Innovation
Industry experts discussed the must-have ingredients for scaling innovation.
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Korean Culture Ministry to Audit Former Director of the National Museum
Director You Hong-june faced scrutiny after loaning the institution a misattributed work from his private collection
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Kremlin says first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US
The Kremlin says that a first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States has set sail under a new import agreement
California
LA’s Latino neighborhoods backed Karen Bass in June. Will they stick with her in November?
A CalMatters analysis found L.A. Mayor Karen Bass vastly outperformed the opposition in majority-Latino precincts in June. The race could hinge on whether Latino voters stick with her.
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LISA Is Dressed to Kill in Action-Packed ‘Tarantino’ Music Video: Watch
Directed by James Mackel, the visual is three-and-a-half minutes of spy stuff, as LISA makes short work of the many villains who lurk in her hotel.
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LISA, Miley, Kacey Musgraves & John Mayer: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
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LISA’s ‘Press Play’: All 6 Tracks Ranked
The global diva returns, relaxed and razor-sharp. Hit play, and a six-scene movie unfolds in your ears and behind your eyes.
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Laura Owens Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Pregnancy Fraud Targeting ‘The Bachelor’ Star Clayton Echard
The three-year legal saga leading up to Owens' Oct. 23 sentencing has been chronicled on the popular iHeart podcast 'Love Trapped.'
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Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Exclusive: Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon A data leak from Germany’s far-right German Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has revealed the extent of efforts by the party to court Donald Trump and other leading figures in the Maga movement, stretching back more than a decade. The trove reveals the pains the AfD took in wooing the president, whom they saw from the beginning as a potential ally, with senior party officials agonising over the wording of an obsequious congratulatory telegram when he was elected in 2016, which included the wish that his “hopes as a person be fulfilled”. Continue reading...
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Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
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Listen to Two New Kacey Musgraves Songs
They appear on the forthcoming Middle of Nowhere companion album Tex Mex Tapes
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Looksmaxxing Influencer Clavicular Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge
The manosphere influencer, whose real name is Braden Peters, faces charges related to raping a teenager in Massachusetts.
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Louvre, Picasso Museum, Musée d’Orsay Will Close Saturday In Anticipation of Hard-Left Groups Targeting Public Buildings, Says Interior Minister
Around 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across the country on Saturday.
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Lowry kicks off, pop goes kinky and the wild man of Florence is tamed – the week in art
The painter of the industrial north heads south, the Hockney of Soho displays all and debauched artist Filippo Lippi lays his sins at the altar – all in your weekly dispatch LS Lowry The strangest and perhaps most truthful painter of modern Britain gets a thorough looking at. • MK Gallery, Milton Keynes, 24 October to 28 February Continue reading...
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Luke Evans on His New ITV Drama ‘The Party,’ Starring in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Broadway and Whether He’ll Return as Bard in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Luke Evans is among the rare cadre of British actors who regularly balance Hollywood blockbusters with more modest British dramas. Not to mention the actor, who has starred in movies as diverse as “The Hobbit” trilogy and the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” opposite Emma Watson, also recently came off a five-month stint Broadway stint […]
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Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, with at least seven aftershocks recorded A magnitude-7 earthquake has hit Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media have said. Search and rescue efforts continued after at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds collapsed, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. It was the biggest quake in the region in the past five years, according to China’s national broadcaster CCTV. Continue reading...
News
Man who killed school shooter says he regrets there were children he didn't save
The Oregon man who fatally shot a teenage gunman to end a rampage at an elementary school says he was the children's “last line of defense.”
Culture
Manuel Turizo Sings His Song With Banda MS,”Tú Ni En Cuenta,” and Teases More Music to Come | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Manuel Turizo chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.
California
Many Latinos are done with Trump. The shift is especially striking in Texas
Latino voters are souring on the GOP, fueled by frustration over rising costs and the Trump administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.
Global
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
A multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial area of Kenya’s capital, and many people could be trapped beneath the rubble
Technology
Markets/Coverages: Allianz UK Enhances Renewable Energy Cover, With Multi-Tech Offer
Allianz UK has enhanced its renewable energy proposition and introduced simplified operational wording for customers with multiple technologies at the same site. The proposition covers onshore wind, ground-mounted solar and hydro, biomass, and anaerobic digestion, alongside battery energy storage systems …
California
Mary J. Blige won't let anyone ruin this for her
As she continues her residency in Las Vegas, the veteran R&B star looks back on her long career and considers a string of recent accolades.
Technology
Marysa Maslansky, Founder of the Renowned Visages Photo Agency, Dies at 82
Her clients included Herb Ritts, Mary Ellen Mark, George Hurrell, Paul Jasmin and William Claxton.
Culture
Matchbox Twenty 2027: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Tour Tickets Online
The alt-rock band hits the road with tour dates across the United States next summer.
Technology
Matilda celebrates 15 years as West End success story
The musical is seen by more than 12 million people worldwide after starting in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Technology
Media Personality Keltie Knight Tapped as Editor-at-Large for Digital Styling App Alta
The Emmy-winner, E! host, 'LadyGang' podcast co-creator and NYT best-selling author will shape Alta's voice across newsletters and social and steer a digital magazine cover set to debut in November.
Technology
Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants
Hundreds of thousands of lawfully present immigrants could lose government health coverage. This change stems from healthcare cuts in a GOP budget law. KFF Health News’ Andrew Jones tells WAMU’s “Health Hub” which Medicaid enrollees are affected and shares resources for newly uninsured people in the Washington, D.C., area.
Global
Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage
Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. The challenges extend to Medicare Advantage. In some parts of the country, insurers are pulling out of markets or eliminating plans that many rely on. We hear from seniors struggling to navigate those changes, and Geoff Bennett discusses more with Dan Weissmann.
Global
Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father
Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication.
Global
Melania Trump helps secure a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says
First lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday.
Technology
Melitta Baumeister Creates Apparel Capsule for Nike
The avant-garde designer last year had reimagined two sneaker silhouettes for the sports brand.
Technology
Meta shares are down 9% this week. Here's why Mike Khouw is buying now
Meta shares just had their worst week in four years. Here's why Mike Khouw is buying now
California
Michael Gray, former teen idol and 'Shazam!' series star, dies at 75
Michael Gray, a former teen idol known for his portrayal of Billy Batson in the 'Shazam!' TV series, has died at age 75.
Markets
Michigan, Ohio Gas Prices Spike Further Amid Refinery Breakdown
Gas prices in two Midwestern battleground states saw further hikes on Thursday as the region’s market grapples with a refinery issue in Illinois. In Michigan, prices rose to $4.74 a gallon on Thursday, up from $4.59 a gallon on Wednesday, …
Global
Minnesota officials say US government stopped sharing evidence on fatal ICE shootings
State authorities investigating killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti said federal officials paused transfer of evidence The federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers during a violent anti-immigration, anti-protest crackdown in the state earlier this year, state officials said in recent court filings. Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration in March for access to materials they said they needed to independently investigate the shootings. Continue reading...
Technology
Moody's holds steady on France's credit rating as country grapples with turmoil and higher yields
Moody's left its credit rating on France at Aa3, giving the country some relief in a week of unrest.
Culture
More Paris Museums Announce Closures Ahead of Saturday Protests, Winner of Marcel Duchamp Prize Announced, and More: Morning Links for October 23, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Culture
More Planned Riots Put Off Art, Fashion and Sport Events in Paris
Art Basel Paris will now close on Saturday as independent and luxury brands prepare for more disruption over the weekend.
Culture
Most Played Track, Biggest Artist & More Key Takeaways From WARM’s 2026 Dance Insights Report
WARM ranked the Global Top 100 dance tracks over the first half of 2026 using data from more than 200 dance radio stations in nearly 40 countries.
Technology
Murano Glass Revived and Renewed, From Art to Decor
Designers are using the ancient art to shape the face of modern design.
Culture
Murder on the dancefloor: are phones, drugs and chatter killing off dancing?
Viral pleas for punters to stop yapping have divided clubland. With ketamine and social media also altering behaviour, DJs and dancers weigh in on how sacred a space the club should be Towards the end of summer, a debate began raging in clubland, kick-started by an Instagram post from the esteemed DJ Jane Fitz. Ahead of the Houghton festival, where she is a regular fixture, she posted a request asking people to stop chatting so much during DJ sets. “What I wrote was super respectful,” she tells me. “A bit of talking is obviously OK. But why would you stand completely still, where the sound is super loud, just to ask your mate about a new boyfriend or what they had for lunch? It’s called a dancefloor for a reason.” Continue reading...
Technology
Musk's SpaceX is still restricting Starlink in Ukraine and the toll is rising
Since last week, Ukraine has reported restrictions on Starshield, a version of SpaceX's Starlink, hampering its military operations against Russia.
Markets
My father-in-law, 81, sold his $75,000 home to pay his daughter’s $50,000 debt. How can I keep him from becoming destitute?
“Nothing has been set aside for his needs.”
Technology
My spouse was awarded $90,000 from my 401(k) in our divorce. How is that fair?
“I retired in 2020 and subsequently went through a divorce a few years later.”
Technology
Myanmar's detained leader Suu Kyi traded health concerns with her son in their first call in 5 years
Aung San Suu Kyi's son said that they spoke about health concerns when he spoke with the detained former leader of Myanmar by phone for the first time in five years
Global
Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda Health officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient in more than a decade became infected, amid fears the outbreak could spread further after reaching a fourth African country. The Swiss foreign ministry said on Friday the patient in Nigeria, the Ugandan-born wife of a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja, had not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was first detected in mid-May before spreading to Uganda, Kenya and now Nigeria. The woman was believed to have contracted Ebola while travelling with her husband in Uganda, the ministry added. Continue reading...
Technology
NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions
As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing system providers Blue Origin and SpaceX have streamlined the designs and changed both concepts of operations for its future crewed landers. Since NASA established initial contracts with Blue Origin and SpaceX […]
Technology
NASA, Virginia Launch Power Partnership for Energy Security
NASA is helping to foster long-term energy security in Virginia.  NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is partnering with the Virginia Department of Energy to support informed decisions for effective energy generation, delivery and use by providing solar, meteorological, and future weather risk datasets for energy system modeling and planning purposes. Under a new […]
Technology
NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations
Before astronauts return to the lunar surface, NASA will first conduct one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in the agency’s history.  Launching in 2027, Artemis III will send NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano aboard the Orion spacecraft into low Earth orbit […]
Technology
NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission now that the spacecraft is orbiting less than 171 miles (275 kilometers) above Earth’s surface. The greater atmospheric drag at this height prevents the satellite’s telescopes from steadily gazing at their astronomical targets. Swift conducted its final observation on Oct. 20. It is expected to […]
Culture
Netanyahu closes West Bank after thwarted potential ‘major attack’
Five people were injured in a shooting at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank, sparking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close off the entire area.
Technology
Netflix can’t fire its way out of this downward spiral
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters assured investors this week that they have nothing to be concerned about. Sure, the company was going to lay off 1,000 employees, downsizing its product, tech, and legal departments, and was ousting its chief content officer, film chairman, and film vice president. But it had also hired a […] Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. | Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters assured investors this week that they have nothing to be concerned about. Sure, the company was going to lay off 1,000 employees , downsizing its product, tech, and legal departments , and was ousting its chief content officer , film chairman , and film vice president . But it had also hired a new COO - "one of the most effective at-scale operators in the entertainment industry," Sarandos said - to turn things around. Though executive shake-u
Markets
New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle
New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century after years of debate over the horses’ place on city streets. The Council voted 40 to 7 to pass the …
Culture
New York’s Best-Dressed Halloween Stoops in New York City Are Spooky, Kooky, Autumnal Delights
“It’s about giving back to the community that’s given so much to me,” says one New York stoop decorator.
Global
New Zealand's military chief resigns after admitting to an inappropriate relationship
New Zealand's military chief, Air Marshal Tony Davies, has resigned after admitting to an inappropriate relationship while in a position of command
Technology
New ‘Alien’ Movie in the Works With Writer Aaron Guzikowski (Exclusive)
Ridley Scott is reteaming with the scribe that created HBO Max sci-fi drama "Raised by Wolves."
Global
News Wrap: White House says Melania Trump brokered localized ceasefire deal in Oleshky
In our news wrap Friday, the White House says Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire deal in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, Romania's president blamed Russia for a drone strike that sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army there to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank.
Technology
Nick Reiner’s Push for Release of Trust Money to Be Decided by Mediator
Lawyers for the trust have maintained that Reiner can't access the funds because of the so-called slayer statute, which bars people from receiving an inheritance from those they kill.
California
No permits, no stars, no playing it safe in 'Ten Will,' an audacious indie odyssey through L.A.
Debut feature filmmaker Max DeFalco shot this dark comedy about a sex offender during his off-hours. Fans of John Waters and Sean Baker should give it a watch.
Technology
No, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone
When we published our review of the iPhone Duo, I got a lot of hopeful questions from my fellow Mini fans who took note of the cover screen's Mini-ish 5.4-inch size. "Is this… a small phone that turns into a tablet?" they asked. And I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no. […] Don’t be fooled; only one of these is a truly small phone (it’s the iPhone 13 Mini on the left). When we published our review of the iPhone Duo , I got a lot of hopeful questions from my fellow Mini fans who took note of the cover screen's Mini-ish 5.4-inch size. "Is this… a small phone that turns into a tablet?" they asked. And I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but no. The Duo is not the small phone we've been looking for. I wish it was. I like a small phone. I own an iPhone 13 Mini that I refuse to surrender, even though it barely lasts a full day . But the Duo is thick and heavy. You will feel
Culture
Noel Gallagher Says ‘F—‘ Vegetarians on ‘Chicken Shop Date’ — With One Very Notable Exception
The Oasis guitarist also recalled how meeting Matthew McConaughey inspired a change in his home decor.
Technology
Noel Gallagher Talks Vegans, Macca, Underwear on Chicken Shop Date
“Do you know what’s not a high-flying bird? A chicken.”
Technology
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads. While the previous […] Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority , adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads. While the previous version simply said it wouldn't do that, as of October 16th, Google has added the line, "unless you choose to make data from these services available to other Google services that support personalized ads." That means any
Markets
OSHA Proposes $648K in Fines for 6 Employers at New York Excavation Site
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited six New York and New Jersey employers for serious safety violations involving excavation hazards at the construction site of a large mixed-use commercial building. OSHA has proposed a combined $648,094 in …
Science
October's full Hunter's Moon to light up night sky this weekend
October's full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will rise on Sunday night. Will the weather be in your favour?
Global
Officer who shot and killed Black toddler in Mississippi resigns from police force
Hunter Foster fired at vehicle during a shoplifting call at a Walmart, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley Hunter Foster, the Mississippi police officer who shot into a vehicle and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley, has resigned from the Senatobia police department. Earlier this week, Mississippi’s attorney general, Lynn Fitch, announced that the shooting was “justified”. The Senatobia board of aldermen accepted Foster’s resignation on 21 October and the resignation took effect immediately. Foster was placed on leave on 16 June, days after the 14 June shooting. Yesterday, the Mississippi department of public safety released body-camera and surveillance footage from the shooting, at a Walmart in Senatobia, during which the toddler died in his mother’s arms after being shot. Continue reading...
Global
Ohio mayor says employee error caused chemical leak, lifts evacuation orders
Officials in northeast Ohio said a chemical tank leak earlier in the week was caused by an employee error
Markets
Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on Iran are predicted
Oil has climbed back to an Iran-war high and may soon go higher, if the U.S. and Israel strike Iran after their respective voters go to the polls in the coming days.
Science
Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife
Technology
Oklahoma Landlord to Pay $52K for Violating Fair Housing Act
The Justice Department announced that the owners of a residential rental property in Oklahoma City have agreed to pay $52,500 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that they refused to rent a one-bedroom apartment to a single mother upon learning that …
Science
One family’s story of a life-extending medicine for pancreatic cancer
Bobby Senaha was among the first patients to use daraxonrasib, a new life-extending drug for pancreatic cancer. His wife shares what those extra months meant to his family.
Technology
OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI is now training its most advanced AI models without internet access following a string of rogue hacking incidents. In a blog post on Friday, OpenAI says it built an offline testing environment where AI models can interact with indexed and cached web content "without risk of affecting external systems." OpenAI paused training its frontier […] OpenAI is now training its most advanced AI models without internet access following a string of rogue hacking incidents. In a blog post on Friday , OpenAI says it built an offline testing environment where AI models can interact with indexed and cached web content "without risk of affecting external systems." OpenAI paused training its frontier AI models in September , after disclosing several incidents in which its AI agents broke out of their testing environments to hack third-party companies and government agencies , or swarm obscure
Science
Opinion: It took me 13 years to be diagnosed with MS. Christina Applegate’s misdiagnosis doesn’t surprise me
“I felt Christina Applegate’s disappointment as if it were my own — because not long ago, it was,” writes Lindsay Karp.
Technology
Opinion: New Medicare policies will keep important pain relief from some patients
For some people, simply putting on pants can be excruciatingly painful. New policy will put pain relief out of reach for many, doctor writes.
Science
Opinion: Overdose deaths have plunged. We need to know why
The humbling truth is that forces outside medical care and public health policies must be playing the biggest role in a dramatic drop in opioid overdose deaths, three health experts…
Global
Oregon father who killed school shooter says he regrets there were children he didn't save
Kaylub Giamanco, whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary, where the Oct. 15 attack occurred, said he was the children's "last line of defense" and that he regrets not arriving soon enough to save them all.
Technology
Oscars Predictions 2027: Is ‘You Can See Everything’ the Film That Can Take Down ‘The Odyssey’?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]
Markets
Over 40% of Americans are heading toward retirement ‘blind’ — with no plan
Nearly half of Americans haven’t calculated what they’ll need in retirement.
Markets
Paris' Louvre, other top museums will shut down Saturday over protest violence fears
French authorities have announced the deployment of 70,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to prevent violence during planned protests on Saturday
Culture
Paul Stankard, Renowned Glass Paperweight Artist, Dead at 83
His work is in the collections of institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Markets
Pentagon Clears Wind Farms in Permitting Reform Push
The Trump administration is lifting a blockade that had stalled some wind farms in a bid to boost support for a bipartisan plan to speed construction of US energy and infrastructure projects. Marking the shift, the Pentagon on Thursday advanced …
Markets
Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive telling troops they cannot use “nonpublic information” to make bets on prediction markets
Technology
People are vibe coding their way to better TVs
Vibe coding has reached TVs. Social media is awash with posts from people using LLMs and open-source tools to remove ads and tracking, trim bloat so the OS runs faster, and even completely change the look and organization of their homescreens. While a lot of it is fun - one user turned their TV homescreen […] Just imagine… a nice, clean homescreen with no ads, thanks to Claude. | Image: cleanyourtv Vibe coding has reached TVs. Social media is awash with posts from people using LLMs and open-source tools to remove ads and tracking, trim bloat so the OS runs faster, and even completely change the look and organization of their homescreens. While a lot of it is fun - one user turned their TV homescreen into a Pokémon town - I think there's a level of frustration behind it, too. And TV companies should take notice. Vibe coded my parents' TV this afternoon! It was showing a spons
Technology
Peter Chan Rules Out AI-Generated Content, Says Feature Films Will Survive the Rise of Vertical Dramas
Acclaimed Asian filmmaker Peter Chan Ho-sun, director of “Comrades: Almost a Love Story” and “The Warlords,” said he will probably use AI in his filmmaking but “definitely not AIGC,” or AI-generated content, and that the two-hour feature will hold its ground against short-form and vertical dramas, at least in his lifetime. Speaking at an In […]
Technology
Phoenix Hit by Hail and Strong Winds, Damaging Vehicles Across Valley
Arizona is not usually known as a hot spot for severe weather, but this week the state experienced hail, flooding and even a rare tornado. A severe storm on Wednesday produced hail the size of golf balls in metro Phoenix, …
Culture
Photos fill the frame at the Epson Pano awards 2026 – in pictures
The Epson Pano awards celebrate panoramic photography from first-time entrants and established professionals alike. This year, the 17th iteration, adds a new aerial category to show off the unique format This gallery is best viewed on desktop Beautifully strange: Australian landscapes photographed from the sky – in pictures Continue reading...
Technology
Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to stop the Trump administration from building a triumphal arch along the Potomac River are asking a federal judge to halt all construction plans, one day after the National Park Service signaled it would begin work Novem...
Global
Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, mayor says
Sgt. Hunter Foster, 33, had been cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the Mississippi Attorney General's office earlier this week after its monthslong probe concluded his use of force had been justified.
Global
Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi on Tuesday for a major interfaith peace gathering because he is continuing to recover from thoracic surgery he underwent last week, the Vatican said Friday
Culture
Powerful earthquake hits Tibet killing 16 people, reports say
The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely-populated area in what China calls the Tibet Autonomous Region.
California
Pricey cookie vendor pulls out of some SoCal locations
The popular cookie chain Crumbl has closed nearly 60 locations nationwide, including 7 in California.
Global
Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming 'DJ Xara'
The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.
Technology
Prized Monet Paintings at the Center of Milwaukee Art Museum and MFA St. Petersburg’s World Series Wager
Each museum's Monet was painted in the early 20th century and depicts scenes along the River Thames in London.
Technology
Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets
The Iran war is transforming global energy markets and benefiting U.S. companies, especially liquefied natural gas exporters.
Technology
Queen Letizia’s Dress Highlights Pyratex Recycled Lyocell Fabric
The Spanish textile supplier’s Circ-derived fabric was chosen before the dress was designed—putting textile-to-textile recycling in the royal spotlight.
Global
RFK Jr. adviser Calley Means resigns amid growing MAHA discontent over lack of progress
Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a chief advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement, resigned from his position with the Trump administration Thursday.
Technology
RS-25 Engine Tests at NASA Stennis
Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026. The hot fire test lasted for almost eight-and-a-half minutes (500 seconds), the same amount of time RS-25 engines fire during launch of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, with a 111% power level. For each […]
Culture
Rag & Bone Pre-Fall 2027 Menswear
Rag & Bone Pre-Fall 2027 Menswear
Technology
Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.
Culture
Reed All About It: Here’s How Alexander Skarsgård Wound Up in Couture Scuba Pants for ‘Wicker’
Costume designers András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász were given nine days’ notice to create a bottom half for Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Man.
Science
Remembering STAT’s Helen Branswell
This week on the “The Readout LOUD” podcast, we remember our beloved colleague Helen Branswell, who died last week. We speak with colleagues, family, and public health leaders about her…
Global
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week, she said Wednesday, noting that attention brought on by the raid has made her feel unsafe there.
Culture
Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China’s Tibet region
Rescuers are combing through a remote Chinese region in Tibet after a magnitude 7 earthquake that killed at least 16 people, injured 54 and collapsed hundreds of homes
Technology
Restaurant earnings will test whether owning more brands pays off
Shares of companies with multiple restaurant brands like Brinker and Darden are outperforming single-chain stocks like McDonald's and Chipotle.
Technology
Retro gaming is being overrun with AI
Retro video games are everywhere lately - especially in places where they aren't supposed to be. Halo in a web browser, Wind Waker on the iPhone, Super Smash Bros. in mixed reality. Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected projects have gone viral with incredible frequency thanks to new AI tools, as […] Retro video games are everywhere lately - especially in places where they aren't supposed to be. Halo in a web browser , Wind Waker on the iPhone , Super Smash Bros. in mixed reality . Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected projects have gone viral with incredible frequency thanks to new AI tools, as hobbyists take apart games and then rebuild them for new platforms. But while AI has supercharged the pace of these ports, it's also tearing apart tight-knit communities dedicated to preserving games. Decomps and recomps - shorthand for decompile and recompile
Technology
Richard Gadd, Bill Camp and Ray McKinnon Join Michael Keaton-Directed Western ‘Rode to Ruin’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Emmy Award-winning actor and writer Richard Gadd, multi-Emmy and SAG nominated actor Bill Camp and Oscar-nominated filmmaker and actor Ray McKinnon are joining “Rode to Ruin,” a Western thriller directed by Michael Keaton. Keaton also stars in the film, which is now in production in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with Morgan Freeman and Laura […]
Technology
Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom Join ‘The Gentlemen’ Cast as Production Starts on Season 3
Netflix’s “The Gentlemen” has revealed a host of new cast members as production on Season 3 gets underway in the U.K. and Morocco. Among the new faces as the series returns: Robert Carlyle (“Line of Duty”), Elijah Wood (“Yellowjackets”) and Orlando Bloom (“The Cut”). It’s a reunion of sorts for Wood and Bloom, who spent […]
Global
Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization
The Trump administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City, shutter 23 research stations, and close many regional offices and replace them with state offices.
Markets
Romania Blames Russia for Drone That Sinks Cargo Ship; 1 Killed, 3 Missing
Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black Sea coast, killing at least one sailor with three still missing. Video …
Culture
Rosalía Teases If She Has New Music Coming & Shares the Best Moments of Her Tour | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Rosalía chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.
Culture
Rubén Blades Receives Icon Award at 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards: ‘Nobody Becomes an Icon Without Help’
The legendary Panamanian artist was honored the day after his Icon Q&A at Billboard Latin Music Week.
Global
Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.
Technology
Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis
People in Russian-occupied city facing severe shortages of food, water and electricity, with some reportedly surviving on weeds The White House has said that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, where a deepening humanitarian crisis has left thousands of civilians struggling to survive. In a statement on Friday, the White House said both sides had agreed to halt all military operations in the city from 27 October to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and preparations for the evacuation of civilians. Continue reading...
Technology
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talks
Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.
Technology
Russia-Linked Hackers Used Decentralized Network in Ukraine Cyberattack: ESET
Russia-linked hackers used the volunteer-run Yggdrasil network to conceal communications during an attack on a Ukrainian grain logistics company, marking the first documented use of the technology by a state-linked hacking group, cybersecurity firm ESET said on Thursday. The attack …
Technology
Ryan Castro Explains Why He Thinks “LA VILLA” is Huge, Performing at Madison Square Garden | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Ryan Castro chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.
Technology
Ryan Gosling’s Band Dead Man’s Bones Announces Comeback With New Music
After 17 years, Gosling and Zach Shields are reviving their rock duo.
Technology
Ryan Gosling’s Band Dead Man’s Bones Returning With New Music After 17 Years
Actor and bandmate Zach Shields released self-titled LP in 2009, toured briefly, then disappeared... until next week
Technology
Ryan Gosling’s Band Dead Man’s Bones Tease Return
Gosling’s duo with Zach Shields appears to be preparing its first music in 17 years
Culture
SANTOS BRAVOS Sings New Song “Ooh Laka Laka La,” A Snippet of What a Collab With Cristian Castro Would Sound Like, Teases 2027 Ventures | Billboard Latin Music Awards 2026
Santos Bravos chatted with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo & Jessica Roiz on the red carpet of 2026 Billboard’s Latin Music Awards.
Markets
SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the Division of Examinations’ Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities. The annual report identifies key areas of focus as the Division carries out its mission to promote compliance, prevent fraud,…
Technology
SK Hynix shares rebound after initial drop on scrapped Solidigm IPO plans
SK Hynix shares rebound after an inital drop in early trading, following halted review of Solidigm IPO plans in the U.S.
Science
STAT reporters react to the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary
It seems everyone has a hot take on the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything." STAT reporters went to see the film — here's their review.
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STAT+: AI drug firm Pathos raises $237 million, pushing valuation to $3 billion
AI drug firm Pathos raises $237 million, a deal that brings together a big Tempus dataset, AI analysis from Pathos, and drug development from BMS.
Science
STAT+: Alnylam says Huntington’s drug shows promise in early study
It’s yet to be seen whether Alnylam’s drug will actually slow progression of Huntington’s, but the field is lively.
Science
STAT+: Diabetes association says ‘threat’ preceded members’ ejections, but admits policies were unclear
The American Diabetes Association has issued two explanations, two reviews and an apology over its June convention. A Friday report adds new twists.
Science
STAT+: Highly anticipated Moderna-Merck melanoma cancer vaccine data arrived early
In data released at ESMO, the Moderna-Merck personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced recurrence-free survival and the time until distant metastasis occurred.
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STAT+: Most cancer drugs approved by European regulators lack a high clinical benefit, analysis finds
Most new cancer medicines approved by European regulators over a recent four-year period do not offer high clinical benefit, a new analysis finds.
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STAT+: Novartis multiple sclerosis treatment cuts rates of relapse in pivotal trials
An MS treatment from Novartis cut by a third the rates of relapses compared to a standard treatment.
Science
STAT+: Patient dies in Bristol Myers Squibb autoimmune CAR-T trial
Where should the safety bar be for studies investigating CAR-T therapies for autoimmune conditions?
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a cancer vaccine, an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, and more
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced the risk of disease recurrence in patients with melanoma by 42% compared to a standard treatment
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STAT+: State officials scrambling to implement Medicaid work requirements meet up to swap notes
What state officials scrambling to implement Medicaid work requirements shared behind closed doors at the National Association of Medicaid Directors conference.
Science
STAT+: Tango builds on Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer success
As the ESMO conference kicks off, Tango's pancreatic cancer combination shows striking promise and detailed data on Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine is released early.
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STAT+: Tango reports 82% tumor response rate in trial of combo therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
An experimental drug combination led to tumor responses in 82% of patients with a certain type of advanced pancreatic cancer, Tango Therapeutics reported.
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STAT+: Treasury proposes major restrictions to U.S. investment in Chinese biotech sector
A new Treasury Department proposal would restrict U.S. investments in Chinese biotechs, but still allows licensing deals.
Science
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technology
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Donald Trump Has ‘Elements of Brilliance’ and ‘We Were Too Easy to Dismiss Him as a Nincompoop’
20 years after retiring Ali G, Sacha Baron Cohen has dusted off his tracksuit collection and reprised the character for “Ali G: Who Iz I?,” now open in theaters before coming to Amazon Prime Oct. 30. The comedian first brought Ali G to audiences at the turn of the century with “Da Ali G Show,” […]
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Sandra Hüller Joins ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ in Cameo Role
Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller will make a cameo in Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” News of Hüller’s top-secret role comes as directors Anthony and Joe Russo are in post-production on the project, ahead of its Dec. 18 release date. The superhero movie is already stuffed to the gills with award-winning actors and massive movie stars, including Chris […]
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Sandra Hüller Set for Cameo Role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The Oscar-nominated actress is having a big year, with 'Project Hail Mary' a hit in the spring.
Technology
Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch
Apple's global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo brought scalpers to the Beijing flagship store looking to pay big for the already pricey devices.
Science
Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo warning upgraded to amber
It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
Technology
Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
Collins, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, issued a statement saying she'd spoken with Trump's top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "about the toll tariffs are taking on Maine families, businesses, farmers, and growers.''
Global
Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.
Global
Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to shelter in place until water levels go down. It followed several busy days of flooding in the region that swamped dozens of homes in Utah. Earlier in the week, tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees on to houses and downed power lines in Arizona. At least one person was injured. Continue reading...
Science
Shopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know
As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.
Global
Signs of fraying loyalty emerge in Netanyahu stronghold before Israeli election
Kiryat Shmona, Israel's northernmost city, has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad.
Bay Area
Silicon Valley Democrats demand investigation into Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
A letter demanding an investigation indicates Democrats will make investigating Starlink's interruption a top priority if they win control of the U.S. House.
Technology
Six New Art Books to Add to Your Collection
Bring the exhibition home with these six new art-focused coffee-table books.
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Skechers’ 18th Friendship Walk Raises $3.3 Million for Kids
This year's event beat the brand's 2025 edition, which raised $3.2 million.
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Slayyyter Cancels Remaining European and U.K. Tour Dates Due to Laryngitis and Vocal Cord Tears
“Because of this, I am forced to cancel the remaining U.K./EU dates to avoid permanent damage to my voice,” singer writes
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Slayyyter Cancels Remaining UK and European Tour Dates
Laryngitis and vocal cord tears are forcing the singer “to go on medication and full vocal rest for at least two weeks”
Technology
Smart financial advisers are dropping ROI, NAV and QCD for plain English when talking to clients
Not everyone is familiar with the ABCs of financial planning
Culture
Some 35 Years of Friendship Later, Pharrell and Pusha T Are Still Grindin’
In a new video interview for Vogue, the longtime friends and collaborators talk music, style, and making coffee together.
Technology
Some Republicans are opposing Trump on tariffs. Maine’s Susan Collins just got him to back down on Canadian levies.
As she faces a tough midterm race, the five-term GOP senator is touting her successful lobbying effort against certain tariffs on Canada
Technology
Soundcore’s latest noise-crushing headphones are on sale for a new low price
My colleague John Higgins considered Soundcore’s Space One some of the best budget noise-canceling headphones you could buy when they launched in 2023 — and their successor has only improved upon their winning formula, albeit with a $30 price increase. Thankfully, the Soundcore Space 2 are currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart […] The Space 2 comes in multiple colors, including an attractive seafoam green. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge My colleague John Higgins considered Soundcore’s Space One some of the best budget noise-canceling headphones you could buy when they launched in 2023 — and their successor has only improved upon their winning formula, albeit with a $30 price increase. Thankfully, the Soundcore Space 2 are currently on sale at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart in all three colors for an all-time low of $106.49 ($23 off), making them even easi
Global
Southeast Asia's worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
Thousands of students have staged days of demonstrations across Indonesia protesting the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and several other nations in Southeast Asia
Technology
SpaceX records $561 million investment gain from stake in Elon Musk's Boring Co.
SpaceX's stake in Boring Co. helped boost its net income in the third quarter.
Technology
Spiber Opens Brewed Protein Manufacturing Platform to Outside Companies
The Japanese biotech firm is seeking new business from the fermentation infrastructure it spent nearly two decades developing for Brewed Protein.
Technology
Standout Specialty Retailers Behind Those Double-Digit Gains
Aritzia, Ralph Lauren, Aerie, Urban Outfitters, Gap brand, Coach, Toteme and Fast Retailing transcend the specialty retail sector with robust results.
Technology
Startup equips genetically enhanced dogs with Palmer Luckey’s military tech
A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's military technology. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril's Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences (the company that says it's trying to resurrect extinct animals), […] The Warhound website calls this “a new breed of dominance.” | Image: Warhound A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's military technology. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril's Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences (the company that says it's trying to resurrect extinct animals ), and it's already secured $200 million in funding from investors. Warhound plans to use Colossal's work in genet
California
State officials defend California clean-truck subsidy program as lawmakers weigh reforms
California clean-air officials said they were disappointed by Los Angeles Times reporting on the state's Clean Bus and Truck Voucher Project.
Technology
Stevie Wonder Files Lawsuit to Evict Woman Living on His Property Rent-Free for 38 Years
Carmen Efferson, reportedly singer's one-time fiancée, had been living in Wonder's Hollywood Hills home since 1988, but oral arrangement broke down over insurance inspectors
Markets
Storm Austen Knocks Out Power to Almost 300,000 French Homes
Storm Austen knocked out electricity to almost 300,000 customers in western France on Friday as hurricane-force winds battered the region, disrupting roads, railways and other transport links. Brittany was hardest hit, with almost 150,000 customers without power, according to distributor …
Technology
Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
Science
Storm Austen hits UK as yellow wind warnings in effect
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
Technology
Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?
Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.
Global
Student movement takes Serbia's Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election
The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.
California
Supplement sold at gas stations blamed for California man's opioid overdose
Public health officials in San Francisco reported a death associated with MGM-15, a lab-created and modified form of 7-OH.
News
Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to fully ban student IDs for voting in midterms
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for New Hampshire to fully ban the use of student IDs for voting during the midterm elections.
Global
Surging diesel prices loom over Republicans in Iowa's midterm races
It's been more than a decade since Iowa has had a Democratic governor or senator. But this year, with the incumbents retiring, both races are competitive. As Peter Tubbs at Iowa PBS reports, record-high diesel prices have hit the state's agriculture industry particularly hard and could influence the midterm elections.
Global
Suspect arrested after 1 killed and several wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb
French authorities report that a shooting in a Parisian suburb on Friday left one person dead and four others wounded
Markets
TCEQ Shuts Down Online Permit Filing System After Data Center Controversy
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has shut down its automated electronic filing system after watchdog groups said the agency violated a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott and issued multiple stormwater permits related to data center construction. The agency said …
Bay Area
TV Ratings: ‘Cupertino’ and ‘Line of Fire’ More than Double in Delayed Viewing
Fellow first-year shows 'NCIS: New York' and 'Eternally Yours' also post sizable gains.
Technology
Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film is the latest to hit the buffers. At some point Lucasfilm is going to have to actually make a movie
Waititi joins a long list of movie-makers who were expected to bring a new direction to the franchise, before the studio appeared to get cold feet Movie-making these days is a very expensive endeavour. In 1977, George Lucas’s Star Wars cost $11m to make, which would be approximately $60m in today’s money, and has since amassed $775m at the global box office, including rereleases. Fast forward to 2026 and the most recent film in the long-running space saga, The Mandalorian and Grogu , cost a reported $165m and brought in $346m worldwide. If there was ever a Hollywood gold rush, the mines ran dry long ago. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Disney-owned Lucasfilm seems to be so terrified of making new Star Wars movies. Since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, only one Star Wars film, the aforementioned Mando and Grogu movie, has actually made it into cinemas. But that has not stopped the st
Technology
Taiwan Shuts $5 Trillion Stock Market as Typhoon Nears
Taiwan shut its $5 trillion stock market, schools and offices on Friday as Typhoon Champi barreled toward the island, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds that disrupted flights. Champi was packing top sustained winds of 155 kilometers (96 miles) an …
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Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by
Taiwan shut down schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi began brushing by the island
Culture
Tao Tokyo Spring 2027
Tao Tokyo Spring 2027
Culture
Tate McRae Debuts at No. 1 In Australia With ‘Housewife’
Irish modern rock act Fontaines D.C. bag their first ARIA No. 1 album with "Dopamine Chamber."
Culture
Telemedicine Company Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $46M Medicare Fraud Scheme
The owner of a telemedicine company was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for organizing and leading a $46.2 million Medicare fraud conspiracy that spanned more than six years. In addition to the prison term, the defendant was ordered to pay $17,942,402 in restitution to Medicare and $10,431,463 in forfeiture.
Culture
Terry Denton obituary
Witty and inventive illustrator of children’s books, notably the multimillion-selling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths The author and illustrator Terry Denton, who has died 76, was the prolific creator of more than 90 children’s books. He is best known for his witty, inventive and easy-to-read line illustrations in The 13-Storey Treehouse series, written by Andy Griffiths , the current Australian children’s laureate. Originally published in Australia from 2011, and then quickly around the world (the first book was published in the UK in 2015), the 13 titles in the anarchic and charming adventure series ended in 2023 with The 169-Storey Treehouse; the sixth volume, The 78-Storey Treehouse, became the fastest-selling book in Australian publishing history when it appeared in 2016. Continue reading...
Technology
Texas Senate race: Talarico campaign turns its fire on Elon Musk
James Talarico hit back at Elon Musk's attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Technology
The 'trad wife-ification' of Elizabeth Holmes – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s You Can See Everything has packed movie theaters and set records at the box office. It’s also kicked off a debate about, well, pretty much everything that happens on screen – including whether the film's subjects, notorious fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and her mysterious partner Billy Evans, can ever be trusted. Carter Sherman and Guardian arts writer Adrian Horton break down Horton's five-star review of the film, analyze Evans's most shocking moments and chart Holmes' trajectory from girlboss to (maybe) tradwife. They want to know: how did ideas about gender and sex shape this film? Contains spoilers Continue reading...
Culture
The 2026 Hunter’s Moon Is Coming—Here’s What It Means for Every Star Sign
This lunation acts as a powerful catalyst to course-correct, adjust perspective, and step onto more solid ground. As the 2026 Hunter’s Moon, the October full moon, arrives, here’s an astrologer’s explanation of the effects.
Technology
The 45 Most Dazzling Jewelry Gifts From Celebrity-Owned and Hollywood-Loved Labels
Here are the most enviable necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets from $30 to $13,000.
Technology
The Daily Grind: An Exploration of Teeth Grinding and Relief
Is a clenched jaw just a part of life in 2026? Vogue explores.
Technology
The Gotham Group and Toonstar Team Up for New Animated Series
The Gotham Group and Toonstar are partnering to produce up to 12 new original animated series for kids. The partnership aims to create quality animation and family entertainment that will be launched on direct-to-audience platforms. Toonstar is a tech-powered animation studio building entertainment franchises. Founded by Disney, Warner Bros. and DreamWorks veterans Attanasio and Luisa […]
Technology
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.
Technology
The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the U.S. despite Ukraine's protests
A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday, two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with President Vladimir Putin despite Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Culture
The Rubens Talk Healing And Taking the Independent Route For ‘Group Therapy’
The Australian rock band is back on the road, healthy, and fully independent.
Culture
The Running Essentials Vogue Editors Swear By, From Shoes to Leggings
Ahead of the New York City Marathon, Vogue editors share their running essentials, from sneakers to the best winter gloves and leggings.
Culture
The Scoop With Osama Chabbi: On Directing His First Fashion Documentary
This week’s guest is Osama Chabbi, one of the few fashion commentators that emerged on Instagram post-pandemic that actually has something to say.
Markets
The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?
A once-in-a-generation investment boom has created lots of winners — but many Americans are feeling left out.
Science
The US west has lost nearly 300 glaciers since the 1960s. Climate crisis is drastically shrinking what’s left
At the midpoint of the last century the region had 1,450 glaciers and a new study reveals the extent of losses Continue reading...
Global
The White House Farm massacre – exclusive: new forensic evidence suggests Sheila Caffell killed herself. Is Jeremy Bamber innocent?
In 1986, Bamber was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing five members of his family. Now analysis of crime scene photographs by a leading forensic biologist could exonerate him On 7 August 1985 , five people were found dead at White House Farm in Essex , England: 28-year-old Sheila Caffell (familiarly known as Bambi ); her six-year-old twin sons Daniel and Nicholas ; and her adoptive parents, June and Nevill Bamber . All five had been shot with a rifle. Caffell’s 24-year-old brother, Jeremy Bamber , who was also adopted, had alerted Essex police to a disturbance inside the farmhouse – he said his father had called to tell him – and was outside with the police for four hours before the bodies were discovered. Caffell, who had recently been hospitalised with schizoaffective disorder and is said to have feared her children were going to be taken into foster care, was found with the ri
Technology
The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.
California
The body horror is great in DC's 'Clayface' but the script is a sloppy mess
Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries shows promise as DC's gooiest goon. Still, this villain's origin story works better as a showcase for effects than anything tragic.
Technology
The first broken iPhone Duos are here
The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the hinge and a strange […] The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the hinge and a strange bright line (or lines) across the right side of the display. Here's how one user in Australia described what happened to their phone: Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times. I was showing it to a friend, and as I opened it, I felt something around the inte
Technology
The iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10. But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay […] We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10 . But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history. On this episode of The Vergecast , David and Nilay debate whether the Duo deserved the score it got, and try to work through how this device might change over time. Is the outer screen, as Daring Fireball's John Gruber suggested, the worst iPhone ever ? Would it be a better product if it started as an iPad rather than an iPhone? Would we feel differently abou
California
The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth
The $293 million spent by California billionaires to oppose Proposition 40 is about 0.07% of their estimated wealth.
Technology
The mobile ambitions of SpaceX are hitting telecom stocks again. Here’s what the latest developments mean.
Reports of Starlink’s discussions with cell-tower owners were noticed by shareholders of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
Markets
The stock market is splitting in two. Is that signaling trouble ahead, or just a new set of winners?
Tech stocks are slumping — even as more than 300 S&P 500 constituents rose Thursday — and Treasurys are rallying. Here’s what may be changing.
Global
The young Americans choosing Y2K cars over shiny new SUVs: ‘I get so much crap from people’
People under 35 are hunting for no-frills rides they can pay for in cash and fix themselves – defying expectations to take on steep loans Jack Price joined the Marines in fall 2021 knowing he would need a car to get around base and that he couldn’t afford a new one. A joyless, month-long search through dealer classifieds and Facebook Marketplace listings ended when his mother spotted a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta posted on her office listserv by a co-worker moving abroad. With just 60,000 miles (96,560km) on themeter, the car (a manual!) was mechanically sound, and the air conditioning, sunroof and Bluetooth radio worked too. At $6,000, it was a steal. Price paid in cash. Five years on, the Jetta, which he called the Pewter Pebble, is still carting him from A to B in unassuming style. “I’ve completely driven it into the ground,” says the 30-year-old, who lives in Los Angeles. “All over bases,
Culture
This Backyard Wedding in Seattle Was Inspired by Ralph Lauren and ’00s Rom-Coms
Stylist Sara Walker married Joe Ratliffe in her parents’ backyard, wearing vintage Vivienne Westwood, bespoke Phillipa Lepley, Emilia Wickstead, and runway Chanel over the course of the weekend.
Technology
This hot AI-fueled stock has been in a rut. It just beat earnings expectations by 36%.
A company beating earnings expectations by 36% and revenue expectations by 15% would usually see a postresults bump. But not for Bloom Energy, the fuel-cell maker that has flourished due to data-center demand.
Technology
Three Railroads, One Record Quarter Courtesy of Diesel Fuel
All-time high diesel prices pushed freight from trucking to rail in third quarter, lifting CSX, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to record revenue.
Technology
Tony Dokoupil Has a Question: Will You Watch His New Podcast? (Exclusive)
The 'CBS Evening News' anchor is nearly a year into his tenure, and launching the show's first big digital expansion, 'Great Question with Tony Dokoupil.'
Technology
Treasury proposes rule to curb high-tech investments in China and other adversaries
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule Thursday to crack down on American high-tech investments such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence in China, Russia, North Korea and other "countries of concern."
Technology
Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Taming Housing Costs
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at bringing down housing costs in a bid to show that his administration is addressing voters’ affordability concerns in the final sprint to the midterm elections. The order would direct …
Technology
Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access
Recent efforts to throttle Ukraine's access to satellite systems have created a blame game of sorts among Trump administration officials and their allies, who have offered mixed messages about what led to the sudden restrictions on Kyiv's ability to intercept Russian strikes.
News
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don't have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don't trust the federal government to investigate itself.
News
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers
Global
Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska election
The justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters.
Technology
Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products
Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list.
California
Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approaches
The White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.
Culture
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump says he has heard about the Department of Justice investigating Corey Lewandowski
Global
Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certification
Trump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a move that voting rights experts called an “unprecedented intervention” by the federal government with control of Congress in the balance. “I’m the one that said do it,” Trump told reporters as he landed in Florida for a campaign rally on Friday. Continue reading...
Global
Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses
President Trump is making a final push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress as some of the most closely watched races remain competitive. But the battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration sued to potentially block certification of the election if the Republican incumbent loses. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
Global
Trump told DOJ to sue to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses
President Trump says he directed the DOJ to preemptively file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.
Technology
Trump's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinance costs. What it means for borrowers
Trump's executive order on housing aims to lower mortgage costs. Here's what it means for homeowners and buyers.
California
Two couples run headlong into the limits of empathy in the masterful 'Possible Love'
In the wake of a catastrophic labor strike, a documentary project brings out class resentments and secret desires in Lee Chang-dong's suggestive drama.
Science
UN climate fund promises just $20 million for Nepal flood recovery
Disaster-hit Nepal will receive $20 million from the United Nations to help the Himalayan country recover from the devastating floods that killed thousands and destroyed buildings, schools, roads and dams resulting in billions of dollars of damages
Technology
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors
The U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it’s indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption
Technology
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Issues remain with the network used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, after repeated denials of a deliberate slowdown.
California
Vallarta Supermarkets opens a new store
The Latin American grocery chain Vallarta Supermarkets opened its 66th store on Wednesday in Duarte. The chain has one location in Arizona and is eyeing expansion into other states, a spokesperson said.
Global
Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Vance has rapidly strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it nears Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Markets
Viewpoint: Generational Shifts, Delayed Projects Are Shaping Builder’s Risk
Having spent more than 20 years in the industry, including a decade focusing on builder’s risk, I have seen the market shift numerous times over the years. In my opinion, here’s what lies behind the three biggest factors currently influencing …
California
Viewpoint: What a FAIR Plan Quote Does to a California Home Sale
Underwriters see the risk. Agents see the policy. I see what happens three weeks later, when a buyer sitting in escrow finds out what the house will actually cost to insure. I buy houses directly from owners across Los Angeles …
Culture
Vince Gill & Charlie Handsome Lead 2026 NMPA Gold & Platinum Gala Honorees
The 2026 National Music Publishers' Association Gold & Platinum Gala, held Thursday, honored over 150 Nashville songwriters.
News
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Speaking at a campaign stop, Ramaswamy said the advertisement, which features Acton's mother calling her "a liar," had nothing to do with childhood abuse.
Technology
WATCH: 12-year-old 'Captain William' goes viral after Delta DREAM Flight
Aspiring pilot William Hobson, 12, is winning hearts online after showing off his impressive in-flight lingo aboard Delta’s DREAM Flight.
Culture
WATCH: Billy Idol surprises students with musical instruments
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee visited Griffiths Middle School in Downey, California, to surprise students at two local schools with new musical instruments.
Technology
WATCH: Knicks coaches waiting on rings, staffers hit by phishing email: Report
New York Knicks assistant coaches did not receive their championship rings during Tuesday's title ceremony, according to a report.
Culture
WATCH: Nat Geo’s 'Moment on the Earth' showcases stunning snorkel cam footage
National Geographic’s Wonderlab Snorkel Cam, created by Explorer Anand Varma, captures striking 360-degree views of ocean creatures, including a barnacle-covered mussel and a sea urchin.
Global
WATCH: New Jersey mayor defends charging critic during town hall meeting
Chaos unfolded during a town hall meeting in Pemberton, New Jersey, after Mayor Matthew Bianchini charged at a critic before being restrained by a former police chief.
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WATCH: Trump at GOP rally in Florida revives idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran
President Donald Trump on Friday told a rally for candidates in South Florida that U.S. warships returning from the Middle East could stop over in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war, his latest suggestion of taking an interventionist approach to the nearby country.
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WATCH: Trump defends Musk on Starlink disturbances, says he'll 'never do anything wrong'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that service remained slow from Starshield, SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet service.
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WATCH: Trump says he ordered DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate race
The lawsuit centers on one of the president's longstanding complaints in the Senate race — the presence of a second candidate named Dan Sullivan who Republicans fear could siphon away votes from the incumbent in what's likely to be a photo-finish contest with Democrat Mary Peltola.
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WATCH: Woman makes history swimming the entire California coast
ABC News' Danny New talks to Catherine Breed, who made history by swimming the nearly 900-mile route in just 111 days.
Technology
WWD’s Highlights of Paris Art Week
From public art to food and fashion design, Art Basel Paris and Design Miami Paris were magnets for creative expression.
Science
Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
Markets
Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
Stocks are mostly slipping on Wall Street under increasing pressure from rising oil prices
Technology
Washington Updates Insurance Claims Handling Rules, Sets New Deadlines
New claims handling rules in Washington require insurers to follow updated rules that establish deadlines for responding to policyholders, conducting investigations, issuing denials and making payments. The rules, which took effect Oct. 18, require insurers to notify policyholders within 30 …
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Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.
Technology
Watch: Trees ripped up as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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We asked real people what they’re wearing this fall – burgundy, secretly comfy pants and fierce boots
I chased down people on weekdays, interrupting their brisk walks and lunch breaks to ask them to share details of their fall outfits ‘Is nonstick cookware safe?’ Send us your food safety questions It’s October and New Yorkers have finally retired the breezy pants and linen button-downs required to brave stuffy subway stations. Like much of the US, we’re now tasked with expertly layering for autumn’s up-and-down weather while still looking put together for the workday. You might also be staring down your closet’s sea of denim and bulky coats, wondering what to wear. Instead of consulting the runways or analyzing the latest fashion trends, I wandered through Manhattan’s financial district, which boasts millions of square feet in office space, to ask people about their outfits. Blazer Scarf Shoes Continue reading...
Technology
Wealthy Chinese move offshore money to U.S. banks as Beijing’s tax net widens
Bankers and lawyers say Chinese clients' demand for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens the screws on Chinese offshore wealth.
Science
Weather warnings in place ahead of Storm Boelo
The amber Met Office alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.
Culture
Week in wildlife: a bookworm bear, an angelic spider and a bald hedgehog
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Technology
What books had people turning pages and turning up the volume this year?
Thrillers, self-help books and Harry Potter were the big winners for readers from Libraries NI data.
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What will Becerra and Hilton do on climate?
California’s carbon market was supposed to help the state cut pollution and reach its ambitious zero-emissions climate goals. But 20 years after its creation, some environmental advocates argue recent changes to the program will greatly diminish its effectiveness, and the fallout could land at the feet of the next governor. As Emma Foehringer Merchant explains […]
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What’s up with Trump’s unhinged fixation on male candidates’ bodies at rallies?
Trump’s latest tactic to champion Republicans at midterm rallies? Assessing men’s bodies in meticulous detail Speaking at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, earlier this month, to support the Republican senator Jon Husted, Donald Trump broke from his prepared remarks. Trump said he had recently learned that Husted played football at university. The president, 80, said this had prompted him to conduct a physical assessment of Husted. Continue reading...
Technology
White House says Melania Trump brokered truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.
Technology
Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
Global
Why 'You Can See Everything' is captivating audiences
"You Can See Everything," the documentary co-directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder, is a breakthrough success. It follows Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted founder of Theranos, just weeks before she goes to prison. The intimate access and the questions it raises are the talk of this fall movie season. Jeffrey Brown sat down with Alissa Wilkinson for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Why Judd Apatow Puts Himself in (Most of) His Documentaries
Netflix set four biographical documentaries on comedy icons to premiere in October. They're each as unique as their subjects, directors Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley and a pair of Netflix execs tell The Hollywood Reporter.
Technology
Why Olivia Colman Didn’t Get Splinters From Getting Intimate With Alexander Skarsgård’s ‘Wicker’ Costume
Believe the hype. “Wicker,” now in theaters, is every bit as horny, romantic and wonderful as the trailer leads you to believe. Olivia Colman plays a spinster fisherwoman in a medieval community where marriage is what gives a woman worth. Although she is a fierce independent woman, the village mocks her as she goes about […]
Technology
Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain it
A viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.
Global
Why experts are pushing RFK Jr. to release a federal definition of ultraprocessed foods
More than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.
Global
Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?
The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town.
Global
Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
Markets
Will Anthropic pull off a November IPO? Time is running out to file key paperwork.
If market pressures keep building, Anthropic “could reasonably decide it is better to stay private and wait for a better opportunity,” one portfolio manager says.
Technology
With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage
A Tesla-SpaceX merger may be in the works, but the companies face a long road of negotiations and regulatory reviews.
Global
With lockout looming, World Series could be MLB's last games for a while
Major League Baseball faces uncertainty as owners pushes for a salary cap, threatening a lockout starting Dec. 2
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Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat
Her husband is currently in isolation but has not developed any symptoms, Swiss officials say.
Culture
World Series 2026: Here’s Where to Watch the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers Live Online Free
Livestream the MLB championship series starting on Friday, (Oct. 23).
Technology
Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Xbox's first chief operating officer (COO) is leaving after the new role was created just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge. Chiang has been at Microsoft for 21 years, serving as the head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox chief […] Xbox's first chief operating officer (COO) is leaving after the new role was created just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge . Chiang has been at Microsoft for 21 years, serving as the head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox chief operating officer in July. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Chiang's departure in a surprisingly short memo today. "Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today. I'm grateful for her years of service and wish her well," said Sharma. As Chiang is departing today, her
Technology
You Can See Everything, Except Outside North America: Inside A24’s Staggered International Release Strategy for Nathan Fielder’s Hit Elizabeth Holmes Doc
A24’s “You Can See Everything” has become one of the year’s biggest box office surprises, opening to a staggering $15.6 million in the U.S. and generating a frenzy of headlines, spoilers, memes and online chatter. But for audiences outside North America, catching Nathan Fielder’s three-hour documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — now expected […]
Culture
Yung Miami Says Drake ‘Left Me on Read’ After Trying to Get OVO Rapper on ‘Spend Dat’ Remix: ‘Just Tell Me No’
Kodak Black and Lil Baby hopped on the official remix.
Technology
Zendaya Sets ‘Dune 3’ Oscar Campaign for Best Actress in Category Shake-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Zendaya is “Dune’s” leading lady. Multiple sources tell Variety that Zendaya will campaign for Oscar consideration in the lead actress category for her role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three,” the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. The move marks a shift from the first two films, where she was positioned in supporting actress. […]
Technology
Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
Mark Zuckerberg has made a deal with Meta to help him pay a proposed billionaire tax that is on the ballot in California
Technology
‘A form of anti-status status’ – how much would you pay for a plain tote bag?
The ubiquitous carrier has been given a four-figure makeover. But why has an everyday bag associated with running errands and US supermarkets become so aspirational? • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here If you were in the blessed position of having £500 to spend on a bag, what would you look for? Would it be made of cotton? A nice light shade bound to sully quickly, like “paper white” or ecru? Would you want something that looks a lot like those ubiquitous totes sold by a certain US supermarket chain for a couple of dollars? No, thought not. But there are plenty of options if you do. Phoebe Philo, former Celine designer and quiet luxury pioneer, offers a white canvas shopper , made entirely from cotton except for the silver brass hardware of its internal zipped pocket, for £450. Luxury Swedish brand Toteme’s “effortless tote bag” is made from organic cotton
Technology
‘Ali G: Who Iz I’ Star Morgana Robinson on Sacha Baron Cohen Not Letting Her Break Character as ‘Me Julie’ and Why Film Doesn’t Mock Working Class
After more than a decade out of the limelight and away from his wardrobe of high-visibility, low-practicality clothing, Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G is back with his first film in almost 25 years. This time, alongside the satirical would-be bad boy himself leading “Ali G: Who Iz I” comes his long-suffering girlfriend Julie (constantly referred […]
Technology
‘Apart,’ Set in Cyprus and Apartheid South Africa, “Challenges the Idea of ‘Us’ and ‘Them'” (Exclusive Tallinn Trailer)
Writer-director Stelana Kliris’ feature, starring Leem Lubany and Luca Pasqualino and inspired by the experiences of her refugee parents, will open PÖFF’s Critics’ Picks section.
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‘Bespoke’ mRNA vaccine significantly reduces risk of melanoma recurrence or death, clinical trial shows
Trial results represent ‘foundational shift’ in approach to cancer, allowing scientists to harness immune system in more personalised way Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A personalised mRNA-based melanoma vaccine significantly reduces the risk of cancer recurrence or death within two years, new clinical trial results show. The vaccine, intismeran, is custom-made to target genetic mutations unique to an individual’s melanoma. It is the first individualised cancer vaccine to show positive results in a phase III clinical trial . Continue reading...
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‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’ Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are predicting that artificial intelligence tools will expose more fundamental weaknesses in global internet infrastructure in the months to come. “I no longer think we’re going to be able to patch all bugs,” said Sam Altman on Thursday evening, joining the chorus of executives. In the midst of what’s being called “Black October”, for which researchers used AI to help identify critical flaws in a coding language that is used across millions of websites and may have been unpatched for years, tech executives are warning about the ways AI will be used both to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities at an unprecedented scale and pace. Continue reading...
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‘Clayface’ Aims to Give DC Studios a Box Office Win as ‘You Can See Everything’ Stays Strong
Also debuting this weekend are 'Wildwood,' 'Klara and the Sun,' 'Wicker' and 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'
Technology
‘Clueless’ Inspired Kim Kardashian to Buy This Priceless Monet
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.
Technology
‘Crawl 2’ Adds Sarah Niles, Ray Panthaki and 3 More Ahead of 2027 Paramount Release (Exclusive)
Flula Borg, Richard Brake and Charley Palmer Rothwell also star in Alexandre Aja's follow-up to the 2019 horror film.
Technology
‘Ebenezer’ Creates a Real Venmo Profile for Scrooge, Which Hands Out Money and Accepts It, Too
The surly miser Ebenezer Scrooge is no longer just a fictional character haunting the holidays — he’s on Venmo. To promote Ti West’s upcoming adaptation of the notorious character in the film “Ebenezer,” starring Johnny Depp in the titular role, the Paramount promotional team created a Venmo account for Ebenezer Scrooge. The official account for […]
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‘Fighting an impossible fight is the only way to reclaim dignity’: Lee Chang-dong on class warfare and his searing Oscar contender
The auteur’s new film – a study of labour, capital and the fallout of redundancy – won the grand jury prize at Venice. Telling tales of the disenfranchised is ‘our moral responsibility’, he says A quintessential 21st-century horror story: a private equity firm has set its sights on your company. That’s the premise behind director Lee Chang-dong’s new film, Possible Love, and the idea for it first came more than a decade ago, when mass layoffs resulted in a standoff that “fundamentally changed the Korean labour movement”. In 2009, workers at Ssangyong Motors company protested against plans to lay off between 37 and 43% of the workforce, staging a historic 77-day strike and occupation of the factory that was eventually broken up by riot police. “Until that point in time in Korea, labourers’ rights were widely accepted,” Lee says, speaking through an interpreter in a central Londo
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‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’: Sandra Hüller on being the star of four - or, possibly, five - of the year’s biggest films
New film Fatherland took Sandra Hüller back to a divided Germany. She talks about damaged dreams, Hollywood feelgood and - just maybe - appearing in the new Marvel movie Sandra Hüller is crying, and it feels very strange. A wildly gifted actor, she can convey every human emotion there is. On screen, though, she is most often asked to embody deep self-possession. Even doing karaoke, Hüller is in control. And in real life, life is good. Her 2026 will end with four high-profile movies this year alone. Two (Fatherland and Rose) are black-and-white arthouse films that centre on her brilliance, and though one of the others (Digger) is already a Hollywood cautionary tale, a second (Project Hail Mary) was a giant $684m hit. (There may also be a fifth movie, bigger still. We will come back to that.) And yet, dressed in film star black, she is in tears. “This is really hard for me,” she says. Cont
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‘Law & Order: SVU’ Sets Stephanie March to Return as Alexandra Cabot
Assistant district attorney Alexandra Cabot is back. Stephanie March will appear in the ninth episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” Season 28 to reprise the role she has played in more than 100 episodes. March was a member of the main “Special Victims Unit” cast from Season 2 in 2000 to Season 5 […]
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster Reacts to Adam Brody Saying He Supports “A Free Palestine”: “It’s Complicated”
In an interview with GQ, the actor previously said of the Israel-Gaza war, “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine.”
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Explained: Does Joanne Finally Convert to Judaism? What Happens to Morgan and Sasha?
Here's a breakdown of the Netflix rom-com's biggest moments in its third season. Spoilers ahead...
Culture
‘Overnight, everything was dead’: the Teesside fisherman turned activist dubbed the Mr Bates of the seas
When thousands of dying crabs washed up on a Yorkshire beach in 2021, Stan Rennie’s livelihood was immediately threatened. Five years later, he’s leading the fight back against toxic ocean pollution – and corporate coverups It was an otherwise typical day on 25 September 2021 when thousands of dead and dying crustaceans washed up on beaches in Yorkshire and the north-east of England. Early morning walkers and swimmers were aghast to find a sickening carpet of twitching, fitting crabs. It would be the first but not the last die-off, which would see the disappearance of vast swathes of integral native sea life along an extended stretch of coast, including seal pups. It would also see the decimation of the local fishing industry and, with that, a way of life. Continue reading...
Culture
‘She’s My Muse’: Adéla Lost It When Nicole Kidman Mentioned Her on Late-Night TV
The rising Slovak pop star made her TV debut on The Tonight Show with an interview and performance.
Technology
‘She’s living the dream’: My stepmother said I can buy my childhood home for $850,000. Is she taking advantage of me?
“My late father bought our house for $250,000 in the 1990s.”
Technology
‘Street Fighter’ Breakout Callina Liang Talks Embracing Fan Skepticism and Reveals Two Key Scrapped Moments
The character nearly lost a finger before the creative team and Capcom reached a compromise on an alternative outcome.
Technology
‘The Cycle’ Is a Surprising New Take on the Police Procedural, With a Huge Twist and an Emotional Resonance the Director Didn’t Expect
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “The Cycle,” now streaming on Shudder. What if a werewolf continued to transform even after its death? This light bulb idea came to frequent collaborators Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart as they were sketching out a TV treatment for their 2018 film “The Head Hunter.” “We both […]
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‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Review: Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgard in Peter Berg’s Technically Impressive, Emotionally Hollow Netflix War Drama
Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis also star in the AFI Fest-premiering film, inspired by the true story of a football game played between Marines stationed in the Pacific theater of WWII.
Technology
‘The Notebook’ Musical Will Premiere on the West End in 2027
The Judi Dench Theatre, previously named the Shaftesbury Theatre, will be home to the production
Global
‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
The Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalition As the sun set over the town of Kfar Qasim, Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered over hot knafeh pastries and shots of strong cardamom-laced coffee to hear an urgent pitch for their votes. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel’s population and their votes are likely to be critical to efforts to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition in elections next week. Continue reading...
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‘They wanted to make a scene’: the 72-year-old paraded in dramatic arrest for ‘voter fraud’
Omar Muñoz, one of 28 people charged in California, speaks out about being dragged from his home in front of cameras as DoJ accused of ‘disgusting’ PR campaign Omar Muñoz was getting ready to have his morning coffee just after 5am on Monday when he heard a loud bang at the front door of his Los Angeles home. “Open up or else we’ll break down the door, and it’ll be bad for you,” the man on the other side yelled, Muñoz, 72, recalled. Continue reading...
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“It’s Our Epicenter”—Eckhaus Latta Opens a New Store on New York’s Lower East Side
The independent bicoastal brand brings its New York operation—studio, store, archive, and more—all under one roof in downtown New York.