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The department, in a highly unusual lawsuit, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.
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OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
Headline-grabbing security hole in global websites, found by AI, now has evildoers using AI to exploit the gap. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

The Chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
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

How much do you really know about the world right outside your door? A trending tool has the answers, highlighting all there is to see, do, and discover within a 30-minute walk of your location. On Local Wiki, users can input their location—either directly or through a postal code, town, area, or nearby landmark—and see a color-coded map of every Wikipedia article geotagged within 30 minutes on foot. The so-called “encyclopedia for round here” includes everything from local parks to cultural hot

EXCLUSIVE: US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say Reuters Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions WSJ US has asked Elon Musk to alter Starlink services in Ukraine, Middle East for years The Jerusalem Post Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Starshield Restrictions on Ukraine The New York Times How Starlink slowdown hit Ukraine’s front line soldiers pushing Russia back NBC News
We’ve got two competing realities when it comes to tracking down info online these days: Getting answers has never been easier, between all the artificial intelligence chatbots in front of us and the unavoidable smearing of “AI Overview” answers at the top of regular Google search results. Getting accurate information has never been more challenging—thanks to the fact that all that AI-generated gobbledygook is flat-out wrong a shockingly high amount of the time (anywhere from 10% on the lower en

Customer service can be a "really, really difficult job." Will AI make it easier — or cause even more headaches?
The more news we read about the evolution of corporate AI offerings and implementations, the more I struggle with one thing: The industry is rapidly turning AI agents into some sort of simulated employees. There seems to be a rush to build the org chart in silicon: Microsoft gives agents identities, sponsors, access rights, and employment-like lifecycle management, and it explicitly governs them in a similar way as human identities. Salesforce even describes agents as “digital workers,” and pro

No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.

I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.

A new CNBC survey finds broad voter opposition to nearby AI data centers, creating a political challenge for Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm election.
I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.

As Nvidia has gone from chipmaker to industry financier, some investors see the company taking on outsized risk tied to the AI buildout.
As AI models become more advanced, tech leaders and philosophers are mulling the relationship between humanity and technology.
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.

Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 149, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy It Actually Feels Like Fall Now At Least In My Neighborhood), and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Demis Hassabis and computer chips and permafrost, enjoying the first episodes of Machine Gods, filming the next season of Version History (pet season!), seeing You Can See Everything and then rea

Back in 2022, when the auto industry was fixated on autonomous vehicles, I was cofounder and chief technology officer at Luminar, where our lidar technology was helping enable the next generation of self-driving cars. Speaking at an automotive conference, I remarked how exciting it was to have a front-row seat to one of the most significant technological transformations in the industry’s history. Afterward, an automotive executive pulled me aside. “Jason,” he said, “you don’t have a front-row se
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We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
It feels like Apple's Welcome Home event just happened. And the iPhone Duo announcement isn't all that far in our rearview mirror, either. Yet, the company is back with another launch, focused on the MacBook Pro, it looks like. Its "Pro and tell" event is scheduled for October 28th at 1PM ET in Los Angeles. While obviously nothing is confirmed yet, it sure seems like we're finally going to get that long-rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro. Beyond that? There could be an OLED update for the iPad Mini

From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.
The Lenovo Yoga 9n is a pricey workstation laptop, but being a 2-in-1 also makes it fun. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge It looks like the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook might actually get announced next week, and after using the Lenovo Yoga 9n for our testing of Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, it got me thinking: this is a lot of what I want from a touchscreen MacBook. Like the Apple silicon in modern MacBook Pros, RTX Spark is an Arm-based processor with a beefy integrated GPU an

LG’s C6 OLED TV is on sale in multiple sizes starting at $999.99 ($300 off). | Image: LG Black Friday is still over a month away, but if you’re hoping to upgrade your TV, you don’t need to wait until November. LG has already kicked off its early Black Friday sale, letting you save on the LG C6 and various soundbars through November 1st. Right now, for instance, you can snag a 55-inch C6 for an all-time low of $999.99 ($400 off), with Amazon and Best Buy matching said price. Other sizes are als

Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet — and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare.
Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max
Starlink in Ukraine back to normal after week of throttling Reuters Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions WSJ Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions The Guardian Ukraine’s defense ministry says access to Starshield has been restored CNN Trump’s Big Boast Immediately Gets Humiliating Reality Check The Daily Beast
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, requiring disclosures on AI-generated ads. The law requires any ad - whether it's a still image, video, audio, or text - that "has been significantly modified or generated by artificial intelligence" to include a label in the same format as the ad itself. That applies to TV commercials from multi-billion-dollar companies, as well as restaurants' ugly, crowded flyers about their

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."
Stock slumps, pulled IPOs and rising spreads on credit default swaps this week sets stage for hyperscaler earnings.
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.
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Trump's executive order on housing aims to lower mortgage costs. Here's what it means for homeowners and buyers.
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.
At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one.
“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.”
Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week Reuters Stocks, Pulled in Two Directions, Fall to End Volatile Week WSJ AI Trade Stumbles Again as Investors Rediscover Treasury Haven Bloomberg.com A Tech Rotation Roils the Markets, Again The New York Times Stock Market Ends Week Lower As Oil Soars; Fed Meeting, Earnings Tsunami Looms Investor's Business Daily
Stock Market News, Oct. 23, 2026: Dow Slides as Oil Prices Climb to Highest in Five Months WSJ Wall Street closes lower to end rocky week Reuters AI Trade Stumbles Again as Investors Rediscover Treasury Haven Bloomberg.com Stock market today: Dow sinks 600 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop to cap a volatile week, oil prices rise Yahoo Finance A Tech Rotation Roils the Markets, Again The New York Times
With the midterm elections around the corner, political anxiety is in season—and productivity could pay the price. A new study from researchers at Texas A&M University shows that consuming political news and social media outside of work affects employees’ emotional states and workplace behavior, even if they aren’t discussing politics at the water cooler. Researchers tracked more than 300 workers over nine weeks during the 2024 presidential primary season, asking them to report how often they co

If you’re in a public-facing role, you are likely to get caught up in some kind of “hot mic” event in which an offhand remark said in private gets aired publicly. (Indeed, this piece was inspired by the recent experience of a former colleague.) These events are embarrassing, and they almost always end with a standard—and unsatisfying—apology in which the speaker regrets the remarks and says that they did not mean them. There are cases in which a leader really ought to apologize, or even step dow

Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.

“I retired in 2020 and subsequently went through a divorce a few years later.”
“My late father bought our house for $250,000 in the 1990s.”
Below, Seth Godin shares five key insights from his new book, The Knot: Problems Can Be Solved. Seth is a best-selling author, an entrepreneur, and one of the world’s most influential thinkers on marketing, leadership, and creativity. He has written more than 20 books, including The Dip, Purple Cow, and This Is Marketing, and has published thousands of posts on his widely read daily blog. What’s the Big Idea? We often stay stuck because we confuse situations we must accept with problems we can s

As anyone who travels frequently knows, airfare costs around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays can be significantly higher than those for the same route at other times of the year. It’s little surprise why: the year-end holiday period sees millions traveling to visit family and friends, creating demand for flights; the more demand, the more airlines can charge. The good news, according to travel experts at Google Flights, is that if you are planning to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas, yo

Look into that unblinking gaze and see the abyss.

What really matters to investors, economists say, is for Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to prove he can successfully communicate the central bank’s strategy.
The runaway success of the artificial-intelligence trade has left investors hungry for the next big market theme. Wall Street fund managers are happily obliging with a flurry of new targeted products, helping investors invest in everything from the rise of robotics to the incipient space economy.
Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.
After almost 18 months, Berkshire Hathaway shares have entirely erased all the ground they lost in the wake of Warren Buffett's surprise announcement at the 2025 shareholders meeting that he would step down as CEO.
Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay The New York Times Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here's why airlines aren't worried CNBC U.S. airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits NBC News Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights Axios American Airlines says airfares could stay elevated even if fuel prices drop Fox Business
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“We worked out a monthly budget of $1,500 for her share of rent, utilities and food, including groceries and meals on campus.”
With vehicle prices soaring and ownership increasingly out of reach, some young adults are discovering that life without a car leaves them with breathing room to spend on other things.
Investors have been steadily pouring money into the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF this year.
“Nothing has been set aside for his needs.”
Simon King of Saturna Capital names two stocks tied to base metals, for investors who want to look beyond the beaten path for AI-related trades.
Among those who cashed out are its two serial entrepreneurs, Annie's Homegrown founder and actress Gal Gadot.

You have to do the math to figure out your best tax strategy in retirement, and converting might not be for you.
Visits to the top job search websites have surged year-over-year as many job seekers have found it increasingly difficult to find work in a tough labor market.

Retail investors trying to beat the market by buying individual stocks and complex exchange-traded funds may be better off with broad market index funds.
U.S. LNG export capacity is surging, but the next challenge may be whether global demand can grow fast enough to keep new terminals fully utilized.

Market turmoil has created a remarkable opportunity in recent weeks for retirees and those seeking secure, stable income for life.
I asked people what they’re doing to make life more affordable today. I’ll definitely be trying some of these.
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
Store aisles are getting a digital makeover.
Trick or treat? Musk has a long record of saying things have little relation to reality.
Nearly half of Americans haven’t calculated what they’ll need in retirement.
“I’m 32 years old and feel like I should know how to do this stuff by now.”
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Biotech stocks are rallying as clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies revive the sector. Here are the ETFs and stocks analysts favor.
For a person looking to make their portfolio more conservative, a TIPS ladder may achieve the same effect
Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.
US lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods before midterm elections BBC Trump to Remove Some Tariffs on Canada in Bid to Help Susan Collins WSJ Trump Lifts Some Canada Tariffs Ahead Of Midterm Elections NDTV Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Swaps Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods The New York Times Trump ends tariffs on some Canadian products, aiming to help Senator Collins Reuters
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The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

Election officials across the state received letters from the agency saying if they fail to comply, they “risk significant federal scrutiny.”

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop inquiry The Washington Post Two Former F.B.I. Officials Charged With False Statements About Hunter Biden The New York Times DOJ charges two former top FBI officials who were frequent targets of Trump allies Yahoo 2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop probe CBS News Two ex-FBI officials charged with lying about investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop The Guardian
Trump rolls back some Canada tariffs as midterm election approaches The Washington Post White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom BBC Trump to Remove Some Tariffs on Canada in Bid to Help Susan Collins WSJ Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine The Guardian Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products CNBC
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.

Campaigns, attorneys weigh in on Trump’s DOJ suit to block election results if Sen. Sullivan loses Anchorage Daily News Trump says he ordered the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s US Senate race AP News Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious The New York Times DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly loses The Washington Post Why Trump’s dubious election lawsuits in Alaska and California should raise eyebrows C
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status was reviewed before: What happened? NewsNation Opinion | Mike Johnson needs to speak up for Ilhan Omar MS NOW Ilhan Omar doubles down on ‘real name’ when confronted at Mall of Somalia Fox News Ilhan Omar says Trump is behind raid designed to 'freak' her out USA Today Ilhan Omar answers questions regarding name change FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.
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The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.

The Democratic nominee for governor on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.
In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.

The move by the Justice Department to try and preemptively block Alaska’s Senate results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses stunned officials in both parties.

The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

Hope, dread and the final stretch to Election Day.
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The attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother shows how “outrage marketing" is shaping modern elections.

Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.
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Republicans are crude, craven, cruel. It’s not working anymore.

The “Fourth in the Nation Matanza Rally” is testing the appetite for a more Latino-specific cultural touchstone to round out the presidential candidate event rotation.
Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterms. But they are being outspent by Republicans. And they are trying to compete in states that favored President Trump by large margins.

Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts
Blake Miley yelled “fascist” as President Trump spoke at a midterm campaign rally. The violence that followed “was not right,” she said.

A memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.
With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.

She Was Punched After Heckling Trump. No One Has Been Charged. The New York Times Prosecutor comments on lack of charges at Trump rally WKBN.com Prosecutor says no evidence of felony in Trump rally assault case WFMJ Mahoning sheriff probes 3 in Trump rally altercation The Vindicator Woman Trump mocked as 'a fat guy' lawyers up as men who punched her go uncharged: report Raw Story
In his some of his most critical remarks in recent memory, the 44th president said the current administration was defined by “incompetence the likes of which we have not seen in modern times.”

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.
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"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.
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“There is no legal excuse” for the failure of 18 polling sites to open for early voting, a state lawmaker said.

Man detained at Georgia immigration detention center dies as hunger strike continues The Guardian 2 women in Chicago say husbands detained by ICE have gone on hunger strikes CBS News Hunger strike reported at immigration detention center ValleyCentral.com Hunger strike protests conditions at Georgia ICE facility FOX 5 Atlanta Fewer detainees on hunger strike at immigration facility KSN-TV
Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he arrives at Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung after it was discovered during a medical examination. He is expected to stay in the hospital for approximately 1 week following the procedure. Vatican Pool/Getty Image Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to the Vatican. The diagnosis followed a successful surgery on October 13, in which the doc

Moody's left its credit rating on France at Aa3, giving the country some relief in a week of unrest.
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US ambassador softens accusations of Canadian interference in midterms Politico US embassy accuses Canada of brushing off allegations of election interference BBC Carney dismisses US accusations of Canadian election interference Reuters Canada hit back at Trump tariffs. Now the U.S. alleges possible election interference. Axios Carney ‘Disappointed’ by US Envoy’s Election Interference Accusation Bloomberg.com
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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.

US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war. The US secretary of state, in his social media post addressed “to those who seek to create positive change”, urged Cubans to capitaliz

Attack in the West Bank kills 2 Israeli soldiers, and other Mideast news AP News Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack CNN Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say The New York Times Netanyahu Calls for West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Attack WSJ Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed The Guardian
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelled Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, injuring more than 500, and uprooting trees and severing power as it weakened and headed north toward the Chinese coast. Earlier classified as a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi was still packing gusts of about 126km per hour (78 miles per hour) near its centre, according

Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

Ukraine says satellite access still restricted despite Trump saying otherwise The Washington Post Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions WSJ EXCLUSIVE: US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say Reuters When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies The New York Times How Starlink slowdown hit Ukraine’s front line soldiers pushing Russia back NBC News
Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad Axios US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as escalation fears grow CNN US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran AP News EXCLUSIVE: US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes Reuters Security Alert: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia – October 21, 2026 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov)
An amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, as Storm Boelo approaches.

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
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Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say The New York Times Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack CNN Netanyahu Calls for West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Attack WSJ Netanyahu vows West Bank military operation after attack kills two Israeli soldiers The Washington Post Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed The Guardian
Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn out, as more than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over some may defy restrictions.

A shooting in the Paris suburbs kills 1 and wounds five in a suspected racist attack AP News Macron says Paris suburb shooting that killed one person was terrorist and racist act Reuters Macron says deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack' BBC France on edge with 70,000 police deployed for unrest as authorities probe suspected terror attack near Paris Fox News French Minister Calls Shooting Outside Paris a ‘Terrorist’ Act Bloomberg.com
Mastering wilderness frontiers and training troops in extreme cold weather survival, the Canadian Rangers wield special skills that give them an upper hand in the Arctic.

Melania Trump brokers a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to get relief aid in AP News Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month Reuters Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis The Guardian Melania Trump brokered ceasefire at besieged Ukrainian town, White House says The Washington Post Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City The New York Times
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks.
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

Paris shuts museums and police deploy in big numbers for new protests across France AP News Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests BBC Paris museums close, stores put up barricades as France prepares for more protests CBS News France's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest Reuters Live: France braces for fresh wave of protests amid high tensions France 24

Fire engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat CNN Arrest made after fire at Hitler's famed Eagle's Nest retreat BBC Fire breaks out at Alpine retreat built for Hitler in Germany. A person is detained WRAL Suspect arrested as fire engulfs Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest', German police say Reuters Blaze engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ mountain retreat in Bavaria The Guardian
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IDF launches major op in Hebron after soldiers killed in shooting attack The Times of Israel Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack CNN Israel imposes closures across a West Bank city after attacks, and other Mideast news Click2Houston Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say The New York Times Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed The Guardian
Iran trying harder to target US personnel in Middle East, intelligence chief warns BBC Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say The New York Times Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad Axios US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as escalation fears grow CNN World in Brief: Iran’s “advanced” plans to kill Americans; Trump to cut more Canada tariffs The Economist
Visit by train over New Yalu River Bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year Kim Jong-un has travelled to China over a newly opened bridge marking the North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year, South Korean officials have said. A government source told the Yonhap news agency on Saturday that Kim had arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong, in Liaoning province, after taking a train from Pyongyang to Sinuiju and crossing the New Y

The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.
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French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.
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Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.

The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

The military demolished buildings and erected roadblocks in Hebron, the biggest city in the territory, a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday.
The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.
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Iranian plots to kill U.S. officials in Middle East have reached ‘advanced stages,’ intel memo warns NBC News Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say The New York Times Report: Iran stepping up threats against US officials in Middle East Yahoo Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad Axios US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as intel warns of Iranian plots CNN
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes The Guardian Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation Reuters Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say The New York Times Netanyahu Calls for West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Attack WSJ Israel imposes closures across a West Bank city after attacks, and other Mideast news San Francisco Chronicle
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

A fire devastates the Eagle’s Nest retreat built for Hitler in Germany. A suspect is detained AP News Arrest made after fire at Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat BBC Fire devastates Eagle’s Nest retreat built for Hitler, one person detained The Globe and Mail ‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire The New York Times Fire devastates former Nazi guest house 'Eagle's Nest' Reuters
Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him Reuters At least 8 people killed in unprecedented shooting at church in Jordan CNN 7 dead, 40 wounded in Jordan church funeral shooting AL.com Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism Fox News Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40 NPR
Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

Sporadic violence flares as hundreds of thousands protest in France Reuters Thousands march in Paris and other French cities as protests take place across Europe – Europe live The Guardian Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille The New York Times More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt PBS Clashes erupt in Paris between police and demonstrators The Times of Israel
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.
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Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won th

Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say BBC Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack The New York Times Israeli PM pledges massive military operation after West Bank checkpoint attack NPR Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation Reuters Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack CNN
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Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
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Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.

Ukrainian officials said speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield that hampered military operations have been lifted.

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After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.
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Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

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The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.

A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.

Tiny samples from asteroid Bennu are rewriting scientists' understanding of how our Solar System formed. New evidence suggests that Bennu was born where material from the inner and outer Solar System mixed, with Jupiter playing a surprising role in shaping its formation.
The Sun’s seemingly peaceful regions are hiding a surprisingly complex magnetic world. Using a balloon-borne telescope high above Earth, scientists discovered delicate, thread-like magnetic structures woven through the solar atmosphere, apparently shaped by twisting motions on the Sun’s surface. They also mapped magnetic fields inside towering jets of solar material, revealing how those fields change with height.
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially created. Using special fluorescent molecules and a type of polarized light also used in 3D movie technology, researchers believe they could distinguish ordinary organisms from their mirror-image counterparts.
Tiny snakes in Southeast Asia have mastered an extraordinary escape technique: rolling across the ground at speeds up to four times faster than ordinary slithering. Scientists discovered that dwarf reedsnakes accomplish this feat through precisely coordinated body movements that allow their bodies to rotate while their heads remain remarkably stable.
A groundbreaking study challenges 70 years of assumptions about how human language works. By analyzing billions of word uses, scientists discovered that meaning is organized around power, danger, and order rather than emotion alone. Even more surprisingly, human language shows a powerful hidden preference for safety, suggesting that our words may reflect ancient survival instincts.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joins U.S. President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order calling for childhood vaccine shots to be spaced out into separate visits during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images A new modeling study projects that delaying or omitting the hepatitis B birth dose could increase chronic infections among children by 83% to 225%, depending on vaccine uptake

Christina Applegate arrives for the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, CA, on February 26, 2023. Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Christina Applegate revealed that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after sharing her diagnosis publicly in 2021. While her doctor now says she doesn’t have MS, her symptoms have worsened, and the underlying cause remains under investigation. Research suggests that around 15% of people diagnosed with MS

Women with autoimmune disease are also more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions than men. MementoJpeg/Moment/Getty Images A new study found that women with autoimmune diseases often take longer to get a correct diagnosis. The researchers added that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions than men. Factors such as disease presentation, research gaps, fragmented care, and unconscious medical bias may contribute to these disparities. The resear

Recent research has shown that high intake of ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of stroke. Liudmila Evsegneeva · Moment/Getty Healthy adults who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be more likely to show signs of vascular brain injury, which has been linked to stroke risk and cognitive decline. UPFs account for more than 50% of daily energy intake in high-income countries such as the United States. People with the highest UPF intake had high
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RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on September 30, 2026, in Beverly Hills, CA. Unique Nicole/Getty Images “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte has reportedly died by suicide at age 34, according to his representative. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause of death. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability representation and inclusion. Research shows that adults with cerebral palsy have higher rates of depre

The ACOG released updated recommendations for the management of various menopause symptoms. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released expanded menopause management guidelines strongly recommending menopause hormone therapy (MHT) for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and related sleep disturbances in eligible individuals. For individuals who can’t or don’t want to use MHT, ACOG strongly recommends nonhormonal options, including selec

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may help improve self-reported symptoms of brain fog in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Menopausal brain fog — including forgetfulness, slow thinking, and difficulty concentrating — may be linked to hormonal fluctuations that affect brain function during perimenopause and meno
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Recent research shows that certain metabolic issues associated with PMOS may affect dementia risk. NickyLloyd · E+/Getty Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), has been linked to changes in brain function and cognition that may overlap with Alzheimer’s disease. A new review suggests that metabolic conditions associated with PMOS, rather than PMOS itself, may help explain a potential link to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk, a

Researchers may have uncovered the surprising connection between endometriosis and migraine. South_agency/E+/Getty Images Those with endometriosis had 2.3 times the odds of also having migraine, according to a new analysis of more than 13 million females. The researchers said the two conditions may share a pain pathway. A planned clinical trial will test whether migraine medication can relieve endometriosis pain. In a new analysis, researchers found females with endometriosis were 2.3 times

Pistachios contain several nutrients associated with sleep, llike melatonin, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. fcafotodigital/E+/Getty Images A narrative review of current evidence suggests that pistachios may help support sleep. Pistachios contain nutrients associated with sleep health, including tryptophan, vitamin B6, magnesium, phytonutrient melatonin, fiber, and polyphenols, which may influence sleep-related biological processes. Studies of tryptophan supplements and dietary po

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed daily life for millions of people, though side effects are common. Photo by Getty GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can lead to significant weight loss and may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and quiet persistent thoughts about food. Many people report life changing results after years of unsuccessful diets. A Healthline story on Mayim Bialik’s GLP-1 side effects became our most engaged Facebook p

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death amongst women in most countries. Photo by Getty Breast cancer awareness has never been higher, but public knowledge and support after treatment haven’t kept pace, said Marisa Weiss, MD, founder and Chief Medical Officer at Breastcancer.org. The widest gap is the “quiet phase” after initial treatment ends, when patients are left with questions about side effects, work, and family. Some turn to GLP-1s, supplements, and cannabis without te

Recent research shows that regular physical activity may help improve menopause mood symptoms. Wilson Araujo · E+/Getty Regular physical activity may help reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life during menopause, according to a review of 12 clinical trials involving over 1,000 people ages 40 to 65. Aerobic exercises like walking, Zumba, and dance showed the strongest effects on mood and overall well-being, while mind-body activities like yoga and tai chi may help improve emoti

Researchers found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer in a large U.S. study. Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that consumption of ultra-processed foods doesn’t necessarily increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. They note that there is a wide range of foods considered ultra-processed, and each may carry different risks. Experts say people should adopt a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole

The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.
Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan.
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.

The first Phase 3 data for a custom cancer vaccine has raised questions about whether the potential new treatment is needed.
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A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial of 63 patients already taking medication, the treatment proved safe, easy to use at home, and well tolerated. Although it did not significantly outperform a placebo overall, patients with more severe hypertension showed promising reductions in blood pressure.
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A drug from Amgen could give patients with an aggressive form of lung cancer significantly more time to live when added to an immunotherapy from AstraZeneca.
A regular exercise routine has been shown to help with perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes and anxity. Galina Zhigalova/Moment/Getty Images A new study reports that exercising more frequently may help alleviate perimenopause symptoms. While increased physical activity was linked to improved perimenopause symptoms overall, the strongest association was with psychological symptoms like anxiety. Finding exercises you enjoy and creating accountability can help increase your physical activit
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Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

The Toronto Blue Jays made a quiet addition shortly before the World Series again, adding depth to an area of roster concern.

The New York Mets received a free agency update from a star Tampa Bay Rays player who praised his new team’s acumen.

The Atlanta Braves turned some heads with a quiet offseason addition to address an area of organizational need.

Ahead of his first Clásico since returning to Real Madrid, José Mourinho stated that previous results do not matter as he discussed the game.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ former superstar second baseman opened the door to managing his old team down the line.

The Los Angeles Dodgers received an update from a former World Series champion who appears to value his time with the Milwaukee Brewers.

In a title fight, promoter Matchroom Boxing sets up in England for an elite match between two prime boxers. In the main event, English boxer Dalton Smith defends his WBC junior welterweight championship title belts against Dominican Alberto Puello. It’s a scheduled for 12 rounds. On Saturday, Oct. 24, Smith (19-0-0) vs. Puello (25-1-0) takes […]

U.S. gymnast Fred Richard won gold in the men’s floor exercise final on Oct. 24 over defending champion Jake Jarman. Richard becomes only the third U.S. man to win a world title on the event.

Good Good continued their 50-states-in-50-days trip by visiting and playing golf in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

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Rebeca Andrade won gold in the women’s vault final at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Claire Pease won silver while newly-crowned all-around champion Skye Blakely claimed bronze.

This weekend, promoters Top Rank Boxing travels to San Antonio for prime title bout between two world-class fighters. In the junior lightweight championship main event, Mexican boxer Emanuel Navarrete takes on American O’Shaquie Foster with Navarrete’s WBO and IBF titles and Foster’s WBC title on the line. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds. On […]

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 to tie the WNBA Finals 2-2, powered by Gabby Williams and a dominant defensive performance ahead of Game 5.

The Athletic’s Joe Vardon first reported Friday that during the presentation of championship rings on Tuesday night before the game against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks’ assistant coaches received empty boxes

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From a ruptured Achilles tendon at the U.S. Olympic Trials to all-around gold in her fourth world gymnastics championships, Skye Blakely’s comeback has come full circle.

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,” […]

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 […]

Joe Kay and Framework’s Kobi Danan explore Soulection’s evolution, creative entrepreneurship, and the business of building lasting cultural influence.

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

A newly earned special power left one contestant with a big decision to make in Friday's episode.

Kenneth Atchity, “The Meg” producer and literary agent, died on Monday. He was 82. Across his career as a literary manager, producer and writer, Atchity produced more than 30 films; wrote over 20 books; negotiated publishing and entertainment deals; and published hundreds of additional titles through his own imprint, Story Merchant Books. In addition to […]

Producer/artist EL CAPITXN lost his voice and felt he lost everything. Thanks to his friend AGUST D, EL decided to make music for himself, and talks about that journey.

Bill Maher appears to be on good terms with Trumpworld. The 70-year-old HBO host joined Kid Rock and Stephen A. Smith as President Trump’s White House dinner guests earlier this month, and, following the dinner, Trump intimated to reporters that Maher’s criticisms of him on his late-night program are mostly bluster, and he “likes me […]

The Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is projected to have another big weekend at the domestic box office.

Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming action drama “Captain India” is set amid the Houthi conflict in Yemen, Variety understands. The film marks Aaryan’s first turn as a pilot. Shimit Amin directs the project, which is based on a real humanitarian evacuation. Aaryan’s character leads the rescue effort. That conflict is central to the story and adds a […]

Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations".

Korean filmmaker Lee Hwan-kyung, director of “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” has assembled an Indonesian ensemble led by Vino G. Bastian, Pevita Pearce, Faradina Mufti and Indra Jegel for “Gasigogi,” a father-son drama now in production with Falcon Pictures. The film follows Jiwa, a father who sacrifices everything in a fight to save Juna, his […]

“Can I take you to my home for a second?” asked Jay-Z as he led into “Empire State of Mind” during the first of two headlining shows at Inglewood, California’s SoFi Stadium. Thus, he did, as he’d been doing for the past hour-and-a-half, bringing Brooklyn to Los Angeles as he traced the corners of his […]

Japanese auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu, whose films are known for their natural performances from child actors, said there is one thing he has decided never to put on screen: a child crying. “It’s not that I can’t, or that it’s difficult. I don’t shoot it,” the Japanese director said at an In Conversation event at the […]

“Galerna,” a fiction feature from Mexico’s Tatiana Huezo, has snagged the top prize at Impulso Morelia, the pix-in-post industry section of the 10-day Morelia Film Festival, which wraps Oct. 25. The José Maria Riba Award, presented by Cinépolis Distribution and Profest 2026, bestows $14,740. (250,000 pesos) toward outstanding post-production needs and/or promotional activities. Only her […]

On October 22, Dancers Against Cancer (DAC) presented the 2026 Gala of the Stars, its annual benefit bringing together some of the most celebrated figures in music, dance, and entertainment to support dancers and families impacted by cancer.

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival wrapped its ninth edition Friday after nine days of screenings, industry activity and a closing night that spread its top prizes across the Middle East and beyond. Mohammed Hammad’s “Safe Exit,” a psychological drama about a young Coptic security guard in Cairo confronting trauma rooted in religious violence, won the […]

Netflix has been pumping out original content for so long and at such an immense scale that it recently released its second original movie entitled War Machine. Although the Brad Pitt-starring first iteration sank like a stone in 2017, the unrelated new War Machine, led by Reacher’s Alan Ritchson, was reportedly a ratings smash, hitting 10th on Netflix’s all-time most-watched movies list, with 140 million views. So far, it’s the platform’s biggest movie this year. If the dearth of online chatte

Across several decades in Hollywood, Caleb Deschanel has seen a lot. He served as cinematographer on films like The Passion of the Christ and The Patriot, worked on sequences in The Godfather and Titanic, and directed a few episodes of Twin Peaks. Even still, nothing could quite prepare him for his first stop-motion project: working as the cinematographer on Wildwood, the latest release from Coraline studio Laika. While he knew that stop-motion was a long and involved process, he was still surpr

Bruno Santamaría Razo’s fiction debut “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building”(“Seis meses en el edificio rosa con azul”) has clinched the top Ojo award at the 24th Morelia Film Festival (FICM), which wraps Oct. 25. Hailed by Variety as a “lush, poetic film rooted in memories,” it became the first Mexican feature to […]

Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart's latest solo album, 'The Way It Was Back Then' was composed on the fly.

Lee Chang Dong's seventh feature film, Possible Love, is inspired by true events from 2009, when a Korean conglomerate fired a third of its staff - 2,600 employees - after which many died by suicide. Possible Love is the latest in a long line of Lee movies that engage with themes of class or labor or religion or compressed modernity, that uniquely Korean affliction, without feeling didactic. A different kind of movie would have captured the heat of that labor struggle. Possible Love picks up wit

A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?
Much has been written on the new dating politics practiced by Gen-Z — more progressive socially, more conservative sexually, if you believe the hot takes, which you probably shouldn’t. Either way, that sensibility has yet to trickle down to mainstream portrayals of Zoomer romance on screen, which remain largely beholden to templates established by previous […]

Quentin Tarantino surprised audiences on Friday night at AFI Fest when he shared the first 17 minutes of “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.” Tarantino made a special appearance at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, following a screening of “Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood.” Following the Q&A moderated by Rotten Tomatoes’ Jacqueline […]

A great Netflix show is back with a new 100% scored season, bringing its four season up to a 98% in all. It's been gone for a long, long time.

'Clayface' is one of the best comic book movies in years thanks to expert direction, writing and a new star in the role of Matt Hagen.

Lindsay Powell, who releases records under the name Fielded, has spent most of her career subverting expectations and genre conventions. According to their Bandcamp page, Fielded started as an experimental noise project before growing into something closer to R&B. But from moment one, her take on the genre was restless, relentlessly playing with what R&B even means. Her first album, Ninety-Thirty-Thirty, includes songs heavily indebted to '80s synth-pop and features multiple saxophone solos. Boy

Clayface might have been a considerably nicher choice for a feature film than DC’s “Supergirl” and “Superman,” but that didn’t stop audiences from showing out to catch the Batman supervillain’s gory, nightmare-inducing origin story at the box office this weekend. The new release generated $10.4 million from 3,458 North American theaters on Friday, taking the […]

October began with Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington premiering “Animals,” their new political thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Affleck) whose family is thrust into an unimaginable situation involving their son and housekeeper and her undocumented immigrant boyfriend. The following day, the Critics Choice Association hosted its sixth annual Celebración of Cinema & Television […]

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “You Can See Everything,” now playing in theaters. The question that’s consumed the awards-pundit class since “You Can See Everything” exploded into theaters last week is whether Amanda Seyfried, the unlikely linchpin of this hybrid documentary, can be nominated for or win an acting Oscar. A24 is planning […]

AMC CEO Adam Aron has spoken out on the closure of New York City’s popular AMC Kips Bay 15 movie theater, which will shutter on Jan. 3. Aron wrote a letter to the Kips Bay community and addressed how the nearby hospital NYU Langone, which plans to grow its medical facility, has not engaged with […]

Sylvester Stallone has heard the nepotism allegations, and frankly, he doesn’t care. Stallone’s real-life daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone, co-stars with him as Spencer in “Tulsa King,” and takes on a larger role in the family business and on-screen for Season 4. Recently, Stallone acknowledged his daughter’s privilege and criticized people’s complaints about her casting. “First […]

Billy Corgan remains steadfast in his relationship with close friend and longtime colleague Marilyn Manson, despite a series of sexual misconduct and domestic violence lawsuits that have been filed against Manson throughout the years. When asked about the friendship on a recent episode of the New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman responded […]

For writer and director Christian Everhard, “The Crawling” began as a late-night thought experiment. While on vacation with a girlfriend at an isolated cabin, he woke up in the middle of the night, his mind racing. As a horror fan, he started thinking about the scariest worst-case scenario. Could a dangerous local break into the […]

“Fjord,” Cristian Mungiu’s harrowing and pointedly provocative political drama, has now been open for two weeks, and I have a question about it: Where’s the debate? Where’s the fervor, the fire, the discussion, the arguments, the noise, the sense that a movie like this one matters? Everyone is talking about “You Can See Everything,” parsing […]

BBC's Blue Planet III is looking to prove its authenticity by leaving in the less-than-perfect shots. Previous incarnations of the nature series were defined by their gorgeous, crystal-clear footage that seemed almost too good to be real. But one dead giveaway of AI is when things look too polished and seamless. To counter that, Blue Planet III goes warts and all. Executive Producer Elizabeth White told The Guardian in the past, "the amount of plankton and things" floating in the water would hav

In her opening “Saturday Night Live U.K.” monologue, Cynthia Erivo admitted that despite being an almost-EGOT – with an Emmy, Grammy and Tony to her name – there’s one accolade she’s still hankering after: no, not an Oscar but “the Hollywood handshake.” Erivo, who is hosting this weekend’s episode, was referring of course Paul Hollywood, […]

There may not have been sex scenes in “Young Sheldon,” but star Emily Osment still requested an intimacy coordinator because of her “concern” around co-star Montana Jordan’s age. In Jessica Radloff’s new book chronicling the making of the series, titled “Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy,” she explains Osment’s discomfort shooting […]

Today, Oct. 24, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Taylor Swift’s self-titled debut album. It would take at least a few years before anyone really thought of this as a monumental or transformative event — for country music, and then for pop, and then for pop culture as we knew and continue […]

The series revisits one of psychology’s most notorious experiments, but its producers’ efforts to manufacture conflict undermine the question the show claims to examine.

“Saturday Night Live U.K.’s” Weekend Update isn’t afraid to tackle the most controversial topics, as the show proved again this weekend when co-host Paddy Young directly referenced the allegations that emerged this past week regarding Meghan Markle’s father. “In royal news, it’s been a big 24 hours for Meghan Markle, whose dad has been accused […]
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Christy Carlson Romano, who first broke out on the sitcom “Even Stevens,” has revealed that co-star Shia LaBeouf used to trash-talk competing Disney Channel show “Lizzie McGuire” and that he was “definitely beefing” with the show’s star, Hilary Duff. “Hilary had no clue about that. I’m sure she was doing her own thing, but he […]

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“The Dog Stars,” starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, arrives on digital streaming this week after the dystopian thriller drew the lowest box office turnout for a Ridley Scott film in five years.

Kaylub Giamanco, has been hailed as a hero for killing a teenager who fatally shot three children and a teacher.
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The judge said "the notoriety of the allegations and widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" warranted anonymity.

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Kaylub Giamanco said he was driving home on Oct. 15 when he saw a person in all black, armed with a gun, jump over the fence at the elementary school.

Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

I was a card-carrying scaredy-cat through my childhood and early teen years, but the release of Wes Craven’s 1996 film Scream single-handedly turned me from nervous Nellie to horror aficionado overnight. Watching Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott fight back against Ghostface helped me understand the delights of feeling deliciously scared. But watching horror films does more than just raise your heart rate. Scary movies reveal and reflect the cultural fears we collectively grapple with, making each
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For its 2026 After Dark Tour, a nighttime race series of 10Ks and half-marathons for women, Nike designed a multipurpose medal that’s meant to be worn long after race day as a necklace, bracelet, keychain loop, or belt chain. It features a Nike Swoosh and chain adorned with miniature laser-engraved Swooshes that can fit in the palm of your hand. Each comes with a city-specific carabiner for the places where the races take place: London; Shanghai; Los Angeles; Mexico City; Sydney; Manila, Philipp

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Six Flags administrators announced Saturday that they will institute new safety measures for its Goliath coaster, nearly two weeks after a rider was killed.

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The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.

The fire evidently began with an explosion, the fire department said.
