28 Oct 2026, 3:07 am
Tokyo: ‘All of A Sudden’ Star Tao Okamoto Honored With The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award
At a glitzy event at the Tokyo American Club, Hollywood and Japanese powerbrokers celebrated longtime industry and cultural links between the two countries.
28 Oct 2026, 3:01 am
Meet the Estonian Folklore Characters Helping to Celebrate the 30th Tallinn Fest – and Their Animator
Priit Pärn tells THR why he felt the Kilplased, "the foolish yet resourceful folk of Estonian folklore," were perfect for the Black Nights Film Fest poster when he was tapped to create its inaugural visual identity.
28 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Famous birthdays for Oct. 28: Troian Bellisario, Bill Gates
Actor Troian Bellisario turns 41 and entrepreneur Bill Gates turns 71, among the famous birthdays Oct. 28.
28 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
On This Day, Oct. 28: A's sweep Giants in earthquake-delayed World Series
On Oct. 28, 1989, the Oakland A's wrapped up an earthquake-delayed sweep of the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.
28 Oct 2026, 3:00 am
Open Thread
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28 Oct 2026, 2:49 am
Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition, having played with a blood clot and boarded a long-haul flight.
28 Oct 2026, 2:42 am
'Dancing with the Stars' recap: 2 eliminations, 1 perfect score on 'Horror Movie Night'
It was Halloween week on "Dancing with the Stars." That meant costumes and choreography that pushed the creative limit.
28 Oct 2026, 2:41 am
'Are You Sure There's No Mayonnaise?': Man Who Set Fire To Spanish Café Over Missing Mayo Gets 3.5 Years in Prison
A man who admitted setting fire to a Spanish café after staff could not provide mayonnaise for his sandwich has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. The blaze forced customers to flee and left the business with thousands of euros in damage. Related Articles Paper Straws 'Worse Than Plastic'? Study Finds 6.3 Times Higher Carcinogenic Impact, Plus Recycling ProblemsPolice Allegedly Called on 3-Year-Old Boy at Florida Game, Family Says He 'Had the Ball…
28 Oct 2026, 2:34 am
Israel Election 2026: Yair Lapid Declares 'Total Collapse' After Netanyahu Bloc Suffers 'Harsh Defeat' in Exit Polls
Former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid declared a 'total collapse' of Benjamin Netanyahu's governing bloc after exit polls from Israel's fiercely contested 27 October election suggested it had lost its parliamentary majority. Lapid called the result a 'crushing defeat' and urged the government to leave office. Related Articles 'Treason' Storm Rocks Netanyahu as Opposition Demands Criminal Probe Over Iran War Fears'Carpet Bomb Them All': Israeli Woman Says Palestin…
28 Oct 2026, 2:31 am
Teenage boy who stabbed girl 10 times after she rejected his romantic advances spared jail
A teenage boy who stabbed a girl 10 times with a kitchen knife after she rejected his romantic advances has avoided jail. The boy attacked the girl with a six-inch kitchen knife at a shop in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in March. He pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place. However, he was spared jail after a judge at Gloucester Crown Court said that prison was the "last…
28 Oct 2026, 2:31 am
Ithaca's natural horseshoe harbour is picturesque – but it hides a dirty secret
Volunteer divers have removed almost 73 tonnes of solid waste from Greek seabeds across 13 years.
28 Oct 2026, 2:28 am
'I Genuinely Feel Violated': Woman Discovers Apple's FaceTime Nudity Warning After Removing Her Bra
A woman has described feeling 'violated' after a FaceTime call with her boyfriend was interrupted when she removed her bra, according to a post on social media about Apple's nudity-detection feature. Related Articles Elizabeth Holmes' Partner Fights Over Why His Penis Ended up in Documentary After Full-Frontal Shower SceneMan Says Target Security Mistook Him for 'Damien' and Allegedly Threatened To Call Police at StoreApple Offers To Replace 'Cracking' iPhone Duo Ha…
28 Oct 2026, 2:23 am
Samsung Faces $15 Million Fine Over Misleading Galaxy Ads That Concealed CPU and GPU Performance Limits
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Samsung faces a fine of approximately 20.1 billion Won ($15 million / £11.27 million) for Galaxy gaming adverts that concealed preset CPU and GPU performance limits. Related Articles 'I'm LIVID': Ms. Rachel Invites Soccer Star, 3, on Her Show After Mum Says He Was Benched for Being 'Too Good'Worcester Man, 63, Accused of Raping Girl Under 14 in Church Basement, Freed on Bail Then Held in Other Case'Shove…
28 Oct 2026, 2:18 am
Israel election results live: vote count underway as exit polls point to tie between Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs
Both blocs fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government in initial forecasts as support for Palestinian parties surgesFull report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tiedAnalysis: Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscapeIsrael election: what we know so farThe big gains made by Palestinian parties in Israel’s general election pose an urgent and fundamental challenge to th…
28 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
'Do You Understand Who You're Dealing With?' Mike Waltz Clashes With Cuban Minister as UN Debate Is Suspended
US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla exchanged shouted accusations at the United Nations on 27 October, bringing a General Assembly debate over the US embargo on Cuba to a temporary halt. Related Articles Ilhan Omar Gets One Thing Trump Was Denied During His Criminal Cases, Todd Blanche RevealsRubio Says Starlink Access Is Musk's Decision as Ukraine Says Service Is Still RestrictedBarack Obama Says Trump Is Trying to Deport I…
28 Oct 2026, 2:14 am
Zoom in, zoom out: Deeply personal and political pictures dominate Hungarian press photo exhibition
Political upheaval dominated the Hungarian Press Photo exhibition in 2025. Personal stories on how life is affected by tragedy and new technology such as AI, are at the heart of this year's competition entrants.
28 Oct 2026, 2:09 am
We Cannot Afford to Manage Chemicals One at a Time
By Sheila Aggarwal-KhanGENEVA, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) Governments today face an extraordinarily difficult set of tasks: cutting emissions, protecting nature, reducing pollution, creating jobs, strengthening economies, and improving people’s health, all while public finances remain under pressure. Sheila Aggarwal-KhanChemicals sit at the centre of many of those tasks. They are essential to almost every economy and embedded in more than 95 per cent of manufactured goods…
28 Oct 2026, 2:07 am
Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town
Fourth-tier Fleetwood beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in ⁠the League Cup last 16, pulling off a major upset.
28 Oct 2026, 2:06 am
Chinese Glass Company Gets 'Free Advertising' After Viral France Riots Video Appears To Show Windows Defying Smash Attack
A Chinese glass company has become the focus of an unexpected online marketing story after footage circulating on social media appeared to show people repeatedly trying to smash a glass panel during unrest in France, only for it to remain intact. Related Articles Kylian Mbappé Apologises in Three Languages as Three Chinese Brands Cut Ties Over Mao Zedong Meme ControversyKylian Mbappé Gets a Red Card From China Over 'Dictator' Joke, but Is the Video Even Real?Frenc…
28 Oct 2026, 2:05 am
‘Working our fingers to the bone’: Can the UK save its struggling high streets?
Small business owners in Britain may get some tax relief in Wednesday's budget, but they say it will not be enough.
28 Oct 2026, 2:02 am
Trucker strikes emptied my local supermarket shelves: Shopping locally made all the difference
I didn’t think a trucker strike would really affect me - until supermarkets and petrol pumps were empty.
28 Oct 2026, 2:02 am
Netanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads Israeli polls
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 'true' election results due in one or two days.
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Latest news bulletin | October 28th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
After months dithering, Europe shows it's ready for talks with Russia
As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are increasingly ready to engage in direct talks with Russia, something they have so far refused to do.
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Cost of living crisis: How much net income do you need to live comfortably in Europe?
Living comfortably means different things to different people. Euronews Business calculated the monthly net household income needed to reach 150% of the national median which is the starting point of the upper-middle class benchmark.
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Post your questions for Alex Cox
As the cult director of Repo Man and Sid and Nancy prepares to release his final film, Dead Souls, he takes your questionsEverybody has their swansong, whether they know it or not. But for Alex Cox, his latest film Dead Souls – a darkly comic western loosely based on Nikolai Gogol’s 1842 novel – is billed as his final film.If it really is his last film, the fiercely independent British film-maker can look back on a helluva run. He broke through with 1984 punk…
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
How rising seas transformed dry land into Venice lagoon
Scientists uncover ancient hills and swamps that disappeared as sea levels rose across northern AdriaticVenice is famed for being a floating city, but research shows the land it sits on once lay many miles inland. Dramatic changes in sea level over 10,000 years have reshaped the northern Adriatic coastline, with much of the land that our ancestors roamed now lying beneath the waves.Samuele Ongaro, at the University of Southampton, and colleagues combined seismic dat…
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Vegetarian coconut curry recipes: Maunika Gowardhan’s spicy aubergine baingan and spiced vegetable stew
Aubergines cooked with coconut, chilli, tamarind and curry leaves, and a gingery vegetable stew with coconut and green chilliesBoth these hearty curries use coconut as part of their base gravy. The region of Kutch in Gujarat is brimming with vegetable curries, and the bhagare baingan features many classic Kutchi ingredients; it has several similarities to the Hyderabadi version, too. I’ve used baby aubergines, but if need be you can use regular diced aubergines in…
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Trump is in a corner and likely to lash out at Iran again. Here’s how to avert that disaster | Simon Tisdall
Once the midterms are over, Trump will be free to pursue vendetta politics. But with will and diplomacy, he can be reined inAs another Iran catastrophe looms, one question matters more than any other: how to stop it before it’s too late? Whatever the eventual outcome of Israel’s election and next week’s US midterm polls, Donald Trump, playing the Lone Ranger, and Benjamin Netanyahu, his badass Tonto, appear hell-bent on resuming the illegal war of choice they…
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessonsA 78-year-old volunteer has claimed a Reform UK councillor accused her of “facilitating the invasion” and being akin to a Nazi collaborator during the second world war because she has helped asylum seekers learn English.Mair Godley and her husband, Nick, 77, a former chair of Wethersfield parish council, live near the former Wethersfield mi…
28 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Korean Webtoon Adaptations, ‘The Vanishing Act’ Lead 2027 Vertical Slate Unveiled by COL Group, V47 and Virtue Asia
Adaptations of Korean webtoons and web novels developed with CJ Group and a batch of new originals headline the 2027 vertical slate unveiled in Singapore on Wednesday by FlareFlow parent COL Group, V47 Entertainment and Virtue Asia. The lineup was presented at Inside Microdramas, which organizers described as an upfront without precedent. The Korean titles, […]…
28 Oct 2026, 1:59 am
The World Is Watching Norway. Will the Country Protect Antarctica?
Credit: Liv ArnesenBy Liv ArnesenOSLO, Norway, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) A global boycott of Antarctic krill products is gathering support. As a Norwegian, I want my country – the world’s largest krill-fishing nation – to change course when it comes to protecting Antarctica. Scientists, explorers and ocean advocates are urging consumers to stop buying supplements and pet food containing Antarctic krill and to avoid farmed fish raised on feed containing it. This follo…
28 Oct 2026, 1:55 am
10 Photos of Beatrice Keul: Ex-Miss Switzerland Alleges Trump's Pageant Was a 'Hunting Ground' for Young Women
Former Miss Switzerland contestant Beatrice Keul has alleged that Donald Trump raped herat New York's Plaza Hotel in 1993, while also claiming a Trump-sponsored beauty pageant was used as a 'hunting ground' for vulnerable young women and girls. Keul's account concerns an encounter during the Donald J. Related Articles Trump Accused by Ex-Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul of Rape That Left Her Bleeding in 1993: White House Denies ClaimBeatrice Keul Accuses Trump of Rape…
28 Oct 2026, 1:51 am
Thai Forest Spirit Horror ‘Cher,’ First Thai Winner at Frontières, Joins Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A Thai horror film built on the folklore of the Nang Mai, the forest nymphs of Thai myth, is the only Thai entry in the 2026 Tokyo Gap-Financing Market lineup. “Cher” arrives in Tokyo after becoming the first Thai project selected for, and awarded a top prize at, Canada’s Frontières Co-Production Market. Benetone Films and […]…
28 Oct 2026, 1:51 am
'I Love the Meat!' Trump Mocks James Talarico With Barbecue Impression at Texas Rally
Donald Trump mocked Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico with an exaggerated barbecue impression on 27 October, pretending to praise meat before describing his opponent vomiting behind a tent. Related Articles Trump Heckler Wins Praise for 'Shove That Ballroom' Insult at Mississippi Rally as Critics Offer Beer and a PrizeJimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump Over Nicki Minaj Remark With 'Least Favourite Donald' JokeRepublican Cindy Hyde-Smith's Awkward Trump Rally Mo…
28 Oct 2026, 1:49 am
U.S. kills 5 in boat strike as Pentagon adviser likens cartels to ISIS
The U.S. military killed five people in a strike targeting a boat operating along "established narco-trafficking routes" in the Eastern Pacific.
28 Oct 2026, 1:43 am
Why India has soured on Trump ahead of US midterms
Seven years after Modi backed Trump, New Delhi may now hope US midterm losses leave the president chastened.
28 Oct 2026, 1:43 am
Knight in Shining Ballon d'Or? Downing Street Praises Harry Kane but Makes No Knighthood Promise
Harry Kane has become the first English footballer in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or, prompting fresh calls for the England captain to receive a knighthood. The 33-year-old won the men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on 26 October, following England's third-place finish at the World Cup earlier in the summer. Related Articles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are 'Desperate for Recognition' After UK Return, Ex-Royal Press Secretary ClaimsPrince William Makes Roy…
28 Oct 2026, 1:42 am
David Hockney: the celebrated artist is bigger in this immersive digital spectacle, but not closer
Jacquie ManningDavid Hockney is no stranger to Australia. In 2016, the National Gallery of Victoria staged a major exhibition of the British artist’s later works. In 1999, the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) acquired one of Hockney’s most ambitious works, A Bigger Grand Canyon. Earlier this year, the NGA showcased its significant holdings of his work in the exhibition David Hockney: Portraits in Print. Now the “immersive experience” David Hockney: Bigge…
28 Oct 2026, 1:37 am
OrbitNight: A Free Browser-Based Satellite Pass Viewer with Antenna Rotator Control via Web Serial
Thank you to the OrbitNight team for writing in and sharing their "OrbitNight satellite radar", a free browser-based pass viewer for any satellite in the catalog. It can also point an antenna rotator straight from the browser over USB using Web Serial, so you don't need to install anything. The radar page shows a polar plot of the pass track, live azimuth and elevation readouts, and an AOS/LOS countdown. A radio tab lists downlink and uplink frequencies taken from S…
28 Oct 2026, 1:37 am
Nordstrom’s Fall Sale Just Dropped: Snag 60 Percent Off Tory Burch Shoes, Saint Laurent Sunglasses and More
Presenting the 17 most unbeatable markdowns across premium beauty, designer footwear, best-selling basics and the season's hottest handbags.
28 Oct 2026, 1:32 am
Scheduled Longview Maintenance - US-Central (Dallas)
Oct 28, 05:32 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 23, 13:15 UTC Scheduled - As part of addressing security vulnerabilities, we will be upgrading Longview servers in Dallas region.Existing graphs will remain available, but graph updates may be slightly delayed during individual server upgrades.The Maintenance period is expected to be from October 27 through November 3, 2026, with activities sch…
28 Oct 2026, 1:32 am
Tech stocks soar as SK hynix adds to rising AI confidence
Asian tech stocks surged on blockbuster SK hynix earnings and renewed AI optimism, while investors weighed Israel’s election results and awaited key US tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
28 Oct 2026, 1:31 am
Swiss Journalist Tells SRF Beatrice Keul Confided Her Trump Allegation to Him Years Before She Went Public
Beatrice Keul confided in a journalist friend years before she went public in 2024. He has now confirmed her story to Swiss broadcaster SRF. Keul, a former Miss Switzerland finalist aged 56, accuses Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York hotel suite in 1993. Related Articles Beatrice Keul Accuses Trump of Rape as Epstein Report Names Four Other AccusersBeauty Queen Says Trump Told Her 'The Show Must Go On' After Alleged 'Brutal Rape Left Her Bleeding'…
28 Oct 2026, 1:30 am
Scheduled Maintenance for Linode Cloud Manager, API, CLI
Oct 28, 05:30 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 28, 04:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Sep 29, 21:46 UTC Scheduled - The Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI will be offline for scheduled maintenance between 04:00 UTC and 05:30 UTC on October 28, 2026. During this window, running Linodes and related services will not be disrupted, but account management acces…
28 Oct 2026, 1:30 am
Inside Ukraine's extraordinary underground pipeline operation against Russian forces near Kupiansk
Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's position in the area.
28 Oct 2026, 1:30 am
Country diary: A vial of water from the rivers, becks and springs of Yorkshire – but not without permission | Amy-Jane Beer
Wharram and York, North Yorkshire: It’s the nervy few days before a ceremony that will honour our local waterways, and I have work to doI visit the source of the tiny stream called the Gypsey Race now and then, drawn by the everyday miracle of its water welling to catch sunlight like a plaything and alchemise it into colours and sparks. Today, though, is different, because I’ve come to ask for something. Something like permission, or approval maybe.I’ve been…
28 Oct 2026, 1:18 am
Democrats' Epstein Report Says Justice Department Withheld Trump Evidence, DOJ Calls It a 'Last-Ditch' Ploy
Democrats in the US House say the Justice Department (DOJ) withheld evidence of Donald Trump's alleged role in the late Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of girls and young women. The DOJ called their report, released on 26 October, a 'last-ditch' bid to mislead the public. Related Articles 'None of These Allegations Are True.' White House Rejects Beatrice Keul's Rape Claim Against TrumpTrump Accused by Ex-Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul of Rape That Left Her Bleeding i…
28 Oct 2026, 1:10 am
Rays avoid World Series sweep, edge Brewers in extra-innings Game 4
Ben Williamson capped a 12th-inning rally with a walk-off single, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to victory Wednesday in Game 4 of the World Series.
28 Oct 2026, 1:04 am
Why Trump Flew to Corinth: Mississippi Senate Poll Has Hyde-Smith Just Three Points Ahead of Scott Colom
Donald Trump flew to Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday, 26 October, to rally for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Days earlier, a poll had her just three points ahead of Democrat Scott Colom. Trump said she was doing great, then added, 'I can't take a chance,' warning that voters stay home when a candidate looks safe. Related Articles Trump Heckler Wins Praise for 'Shove That Ballroom' Insult at Mississippi Rally as Critics Offer Beer and a PrizeDonald Trump 'Almost Collapse…
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
Talks are aimed at reopening strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions on Iran, and for Houthis to withdraw in YemenA multipronged peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and for the Houthis to withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen are at the heart of Gulf states’ plans to avert what they regard as a disastrous renewal of war between Iran and the US.The US is aware of the talks’ progress but is holding out for a conce…
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The shocking rise of rib remodelling: ‘I wanted that hourglass shape’
It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it is like being ‘hit by a bus’. Why is it becoming more popular?Daniela Cesin was 14 when she began thinking about her looks. “I was a little bit chubby and I started to work out at home and lose weight. I saw the difference in my body: my abs, the muscles in my arms, and I started liking it,” she says.
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Gulliver fans celebrate three centuries of Jonathan Swift’s classic satire
Events in Ireland explore origins of Gulliver’s Travels, the Dublin clergyman’s book that became an instant hit in 1726In March 1726, an Irish clergyman visited London and arranged for a courier to deliver a manuscript to a publisher under cover of night. The dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin knew his novel would cause trouble and wanted to publish it anonymously.His name was Jonathan Swift and the story was called Travels into Several Remote Nations of…
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
‘It’s the gay Titanic!’ Inside La Bola Negra, the maximalist queer spectacular bound for Oscars glory
Oozing panache and bagging awards already, La Bola Negra is an eye-popping war and prejudice epic starring Penélope Cruz in a blond wig and Glenn Close speaking Spanish. We meet the ex-lovers who dreamed it upWhen Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo – the directing duo known in their native Spain as “Los Javis” – began writing their queer epic La Bola Negra, they weren’t thinking about whether it would be stylish (which it is) or win numerous awards (which i…
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
Hacking a Marine Radio Dish
Having watched some fun videos on repurposed satellite dishes on YouTube, [Melan] wanted to get in on the action. She managed to source herself an Intellian i4, a dish built for marine use, and set about hacking it to do her bidding. [Melan] first set about convincing the antenna that it was still on a boat by using an RP2040 microcontroller and an RS-422 module to send NMEA sentences. This was necessary to tell the i4 the “heading” of the “boat”, even thoug…
28 Oct 2026, 1:00 am
The pact that aims to return tourism's wealth to residents
A movement born in Malta wants to change tourism rules by involving hotels in local community life, returning visitors' wealth to residents and curbing gentrification.
28 Oct 2026, 12:54 am
Rays rally in 12th inning to beat Brewers and stave off World Series sweep
Tampa Bay force Game 5 with extra-innings rallyMilwaukee denied first World Series championshipBrewers still hold 3-1 lead in best-of-seven seriesJonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that forced Game 5.Cooper Pratt hit a tiebreaking home run off Ian Seymour in the top of the 12th for his four…
28 Oct 2026, 12:50 am
‘Snowfall’ Spinoff Boss Malcolm Spellman Lays Out Multi-Season Plan for ‘The Drop,’ Why Season One Was Just a “Dash of What’s Coming”
The showrunner of the FX drama about the rise of West Coast hip-hop explains how record labels will continue to have "all the leverage," the future of the romance between central characters Wanda (Gail Bean) and Leon (Isaiah John) and why ultimately the series is about family.
28 Oct 2026, 12:49 am
Parents have one of Australia’s most important jobs, so why don’t we have policy for them?
Mihail O Milovanovic/Getty, Canva, The ConversationAustralia has no shortage of policies relating to children. In fact, these policies are often in the headlines. We invest billions of dollars each year trying to improve outcomes for children and young people. Yet we continue to see stubbornly high rates of child maltreatment and family violence, mental ill-health, school disengagement, youth offending and child protection system involvement. The problem may no…
28 Oct 2026, 12:46 am
AI Bots Made Up 76% Of Responses In Failed Bid To Stop UK Disposable Vape Ban, But Officials Caught Them
Artificial intelligence (AI) bots generated 76% of responses to a UK government consultation on tobacco and vaping restrictions in October 2023, with almost all opposing a ban on disposable vapes, researchers have found. Related Articles Anthropic's Claude AI Bypassed Georgia Vote Data Paywall Without Human Authorisation Ahead of US MidtermsUS Banks Block AI Agents From Customer Accounts Over Fears They Could Move Money Without PermissionUK Turns to AI Wildfire Dete…
28 Oct 2026, 12:46 am
Val Chmerkovskiy Says He Wants ‘Nothing But Love’ for Carrie Ann Inaba Following ‘DWTS’ Suspension, Apologizes to Jenna Dewan: ‘I Am So Sorry for All the Chaos’
“Dancing With the Stars” pro Val Chmerkovskiy and judge Carrie Ann Inaba have made amends, concluding the hectic saga that has ensued since Chmerkovskiy made an “inappropriate” joke about Inaba earlier this month that resulted in his getting benched from the competition. On Tuesday night’s episode of the dance competition series, Chmerkovskiy was back in […]…
28 Oct 2026, 12:46 am
Outrage as Apple admits issue with folding iPhones after customers report cracking screen
Apple has confirmed a defect impacting the inner display of its newly launched iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone, priced at £2,000.Dozens of owners have reported their screens cracking within hours or days of purchase.Users described hearing a crunching noise when opening the handset, followed by large fractures forming along the central crease of the display. Some also noticed white patches and other malfunctions on the right-hand side of the scr…
28 Oct 2026, 12:36 am
Anthropocene: Rejection Revisited
hubie writes:Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology criticise how the decision to reject the Anthropocene as a geological epoch was reached and call for an independent review:In a recent article in Earth's Future, researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology criticise the process by which the Anthropocene was rejected as a new geological epoch in 2024. They call on the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) to disclose re…
28 Oct 2026, 12:34 am
Kore-eda Hirokazu Hails Japanese Cinema’s Global Moment as Ninomiya Kazunari, Academy’s Amy Homma and ‘Kokuho’ Producer Murata Chieko Take Stage at Kering Women in Motion Tokyo Event
Kering Women in Motion, an allied program of the Tokyo International Film Festival, held a talk event on Tuesday at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills for a packed crowd. Director Kore-eda Hirokazu (“Shoplifters”) opened the event with brief remarks. “In recent years, I’ve been hearing people at international film festivals say, ‘Japanese films are really interesting […]…
28 Oct 2026, 12:31 am
War in Gaza Takes 'Devastating Toll' on Children's Mental Health as Drawings Reveal Violence and Fear
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, team conducted psychosocial sessions among Palestinian children. One of the activities was to draw their childhood, which was clearly defined by 'fear and violence' after three years of war. Related Articles Louise Haigh Says Britain Was 'Too Slow' on Gaza, Vows UK Will 'No Longer Stand By' as Children Are KilledIsraeli Drone Kills Eight-Year-Old Girl in Gaza as 'Ceasefire' Death Toll Climbs Beyond 1,…
28 Oct 2026, 12:30 am
Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast
Investors monitor Boeing shares after a slump on Tuesday weighed on sentiment following an update from the group on its outlook.
28 Oct 2026, 12:29 am
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28 Oct 2026, 12:28 am
Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe…
28 Oct 2026, 12:24 am
Inflation jumps to 4.3%, adding to pressure for RBA rate rise next week
Australia’s annual inflation rate jumped to 4.3% in September, up from 4.0% in August, keeping pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of Tuesday’s interest rate decision. Market expectations for another rate rise next week – which would be the fifth this year – surged to 80% after the inflation report. Petrol and holiday costs helped drive the increase. But the more important test for the bank was underlying inflation: the RBA’s preferred measure of quarterl…
28 Oct 2026, 12:23 am
India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
Cyclone Arnab strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday with gusting winds and heavy rain reported in several coastal areas.
28 Oct 2026, 12:22 am
UK set for calmer weather - but 'dense' fog may cause disruption
The UK is set for a period of calmer weather after three people died during storms over the weekend - but "dense" fog could cause further disruption.
28 Oct 2026, 12:21 am
SK Hynix says memory shortages to persist until 2030
Korean memory-maker SK Hynix has predicted memory shortages will persist until at least the year 2030 and says that will help it to boost its already exceptional revenue and profits to new levels. In remarks published on Wednesday alongside its quarterly results, the company offered its belief that “a virtuous cycle has taken hold in which AI-driven productivity gains and new revenue generation in areas such as software development, customer service, and search le…
28 Oct 2026, 12:14 am
US embassy worker flown out of UK before police questioning
A senior US Air Force officer was flown out of the UK before he could be questioned over allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images, it has emerged.
28 Oct 2026, 12:13 am
Mahmoud Khalil credits Palestinian activism for reshaping US politics
Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir detailing his arrest and detention by US immigration agents…
28 Oct 2026, 12:13 am
Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after refusing to comply with order to surrender his passports following election defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro has fled Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election, refusing to comply with an order to surrender his passports.The Brazilian senator, who has yet to concede to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, left the country after refusing to comply with the Supreme Court's order. The ruling relates to a money laundering probe in which he denies wrongdoing.Mr Bolsonaro's location, along with his wife and two daughters,…
28 Oct 2026, 12:12 am
Jessica Biel Says She Won’t Hand Her Son Acting Roles Just ‘Because You’re Part of This Family’: ‘We’re Not Doing That’
With parents like Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, it might not be entirely possible to avoid being labeled a nepo baby in totality — but that isn’t stopping Biel from making it explicitly clear to her son that he “can’t just take a part” from someone because of who his parents are. On a recent […]…
28 Oct 2026, 12:05 am
Climate change should be declared health emergency as health risks can no longer be ignored
Climate change should be declared a global health emergency as its impacts intensify faster than action to address them, authors of a major new report warn.
28 Oct 2026, 12:05 am
US military kills five in eastern Pacific strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel
The U.S. military on Tuesday carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific that it said was involved in drug trafficking, killing five people it identified as "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)."On October 27, under the direction of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific," SOUTHCOM sa…
28 Oct 2026, 12:03 am
Women with camel’s feet and ass’ teeth: Halloween costume inspiration from medieval England
British LibraryWhat makes a monster? This is a question which relies on when in history you are asking it. Understandings of monstrosity are culturally inflected. English professor Jeffrey Jerome Cohen calls the monster “an embodiment of a certain cultural moment”. The people of early medieval England (the period from around the mid 400s until the Norman invasion in 1066) did not celebrate Halloween as a festival for encountering spirits. But they certainly h…
28 Oct 2026, 12:02 am
Paris Hilton Slammed for Making Herself Belle While Daughter, 2, Dresses as Teacup in Halloween Photos
Paris Hilton has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after sharing a family Halloween photoshoot inspired by Disney's Beauty and the Beast. While the reality star transformed into Belle in a glamorous yellow ballgown, her two-year-old daughter, London, dressed as Chip, the enchanted teacup. Related Articles Megyn Kelly Questions Meghan Markle's Royal Family Narrative Amid Father's AllegationsSamantha Markle Questions If Meghan 'Paid' Brother Amid 'R…
28 Oct 2026, 12:02 am
New deck-mounted launcher could help US Navy warships unleash missiles for longer
BAE Systems has tested a new missile launcher designed to help U.S. Navy ships replenish their weapons without returning to port. The Adaptable Deck Launcher (ADL) completed its first live-fire demonstration in California on October 27, 2026. The system could give American warships more flexibility when operating far from established naval bases. The launcher uses existing Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) technology to simplify integration with established n…
28 Oct 2026, 12:01 am
A Supreme Court Case Underlines the Absurdity of the Federal Ban on Home Distilling
Years ago, I bought a contraption designed to separate and concentrate the most volatile components of a liquid mixture. I would tell you what I did with it, but I don't want to implicate myself in a federal felony. Since 1868, it has been illegal for Americans to locate a "distilled spirits plant" in "any dwelling place," an offense currently punishable by a maximum $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison. The federal ban on home distilling is at the center of…
27 Oct 2026, 11:58 pm
Chester Police Officer Faces 105 Charges Over Alleged Database Searches of Girls and Nude Images of a 16-Year-Old
Pennsylvania prosecutors have charged Chester police officer Leon Paparo with 105 offences after an April 2026 audit uncovered allegedly unauthorised database searches. Investigators allege his phone contained nude images of a 16-year-old. Related Articles Arcadia Teen Girl Shot Dead by Boyfriend Who Then Shoots Himself After Fleeing to PasadenaTexas Mom Accused of Leaving Newborn Face-Down in Motel Bath for 30 Minutes, Boyfriend Allegedly Dumped BodySix Charged in…
27 Oct 2026, 11:57 pm
The Flyers just lost in the most ‘unacceptable’ way possible
The Philadelphia Flyers showed up late and left early on Tuesday night. They were outplayed in the first period, falling behind 3-0 to the Columbus Blue Jackets while mustering just two shots on goal in the opening frame. After that, things turned around a bit for the Orange and Black. Starting in the second period, the Flyers were able to connect some passes together, win some battles, and find their first goal of the game through a leaky Cam Talbot. That goa…
27 Oct 2026, 11:57 pm
Florida girlfriend allegedly tracks cheating boyfriend, shoots woman in his car: reports
An enraged Florida woman was arrested and charged with murder over the weekend after allegedly tracking down her boyfriend during a late-night meetup with another woman and opening fire on a vehicle.Katherine Dale Kelly, 24, of Cocoa, told investigators she was trying to "make a point" after believing her boyfriend, Elijah Baker, was cheating on her again, according to a police report obtained by the Space Coast Daily.She was charged with attempted first-degree murd…
27 Oct 2026, 11:56 pm
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27 Oct 2026, 11:52 pm
China’s 5,000-mile H-6K bomber shows off pods built to disrupt enemy radar systems
China’s H-6K strategic bomber has appeared in images carrying two suspected electronic warfare pods, hinting at a possible upgrade to its long-range strike capabilities. The equipment could help the aircraft interfere with enemy radar without relying entirely on dedicated electronic warfare escorts. The photographs surfaced on social media Saturday, but their authenticity remains unverified. They show two pods mounted beneath the bomber’s wings. Their appeara…
27 Oct 2026, 11:51 pm
Temple police searching for man exposing himself at student center
Temple University police are on the look out for a man reported to be exposing himself at the student center, as well as a sexual assault between two students who knew each other. The latest investigations come around two weeks after an alleged rape was reported at Temple’s off-campus housing. The man reported to be exposing himself at the Howard Gittis Student is not believed to be associated with the university, school officials said in a message to the…
27 Oct 2026, 11:49 pm
Bolsonaro ally denies knowledge of senator’s plan to flee Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.
27 Oct 2026, 11:48 pm
Scientists use radio waves to flip nuclear spin of single atom in quantum experiment
Researchers in the Netherlands have demonstrated that radio waves can control the nuclear spin of a single atom even when it is largely disentangled from the spin of its electrons, challenging existing expectations about how atomic nuclei respond to electrical signals. The experiment, conducted at Delft University of Technology, revealed an unexpected way to manipulate the weak magnetism inside an atomic nucleus. The researchers say the finding could eventually s…
27 Oct 2026, 11:48 pm
Oscars Will ‘Always’ Reward Human Excellence in AI Era, Academy Chiefs Say as They Leave Door Open to International Feature Rule Tweaks (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscars will keep honoring human-driven work as AI spreads through filmmaking, Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor tells Variety in Tokyo, while the Academy’s leadership expects to keep refining the international feature rules in the first year of a new route that lets festivals qualify films. Howell Taylor, Academy CEO Bill Kramer, chief membership, impact […]…