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Table of Contents Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026 - Space Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies - WIRED Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone - The Verge For the Love of Television, Please Watch ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2: TV Review - Variety New Xbox Nano Controller is designed for "younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable" - Digital Foundry Your flu shot can’t wait - Vox World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey - The Conversation A-list actress ‘blindsided’ by ex-husband’s ‘false’ claims she abused their son - NJ.com Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users - Reuters Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county - WLKY Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill - Electrek Lisandro Martinez says his Manchester United criticism reflects desire to see club competing for titles - The New York Times Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird - BBC Intrinsic physicochemical activity at microplastic–water interfaces - Nature Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago - The Guardian Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate-hike worries - Reuters iPhone Duo's A20 Pro Chip Benchmarked Ahead of Launch - MacRumors Advocates fear potential witnesses handcuffed in back of ICE vehicle that struck Houston man could be deported - NBC News Four men arrested in shooting of 49ers DL Keion White in February - NBC Sports Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte: 'I Kept Calling You Superman' - Rolling Stone Police search home following double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge amid hunt for motive - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race - The Hill North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay - BBC NLCS: Jackson Chourio sucks life out of Dodger Stadium with first-pitch home run off Blake Snell to spark Brewers' Game 3 win - Yahoo Sports Bauers' epic homer rocks Dodgers in Game 3 as Brewers seize 3-0 NLCS lead - ESPN Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems - CNBC 5 who lived along Michigan walking trail are dead and the police hunt a killer - The Seattle Times Trump donor Eric Deters says he won’t stop demands after Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns - NewsNation Korea Stocks Tumble 8% as Investors Rush to Unwind AI Exposure - Bloomberg.com Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut - BBC Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever - Al Jazeera Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks? - The New York Times At least 27 children killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan - CNN Ancient Indigenous people in New Mexico lived through extreme climate change 23,000 years ago, study suggests - Live Science R.J. Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy - The Hollywood Reporter Small ball or home runs? Yes. Brewers’ winning formula pushes Dodgers to the brink - The New York Times Trump, Senate GOP see Starlink become latest flash point over Ukraine - The Hill 'As famous and defiant as ever': Why Elizabeth Holmes remains the US's most fascinating fraudster - BBC Man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users - Fox News Some GOP walk the line on Trump’s tariffs and a look at Apple HomeView: Morning Rundown - NBC News Sally Rooney's books withdrawn in U.K. over author's support for designated terror group Palestine Action - CBS News Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital - NBC News Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves - Gothamist Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24 - Variety Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022 - AP News Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom - Yahoo Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant - BBC Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM - The Verge Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump - AP News The Best Bets of NFL Week 6 - The Ringer Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery - AP News OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis - The New York Times SpaceX Cargo Dragon delivers more than 6,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS - Space The Reviews Are Flooding In For The ROG Xbox Ally X20 - Pure Xbox Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear - The Guardian At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan - BBC Social Security cost-of-living increase sparks debate over looming funding shortfall - Fox Business Katie Zacharia did not pass the bar exam, senior administration official says - NBC News Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared - MacRumors Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses CoreWeave stock plunge: 'I'm optimistic' - Yahoo Finance Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad - BBC Authorities investigate ‘suspicious substances’ mailed to congressional offices - Politico What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar - BBC Cornell's Greek life should end permanently if found to be not safe, school president says - CBS News Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf - ESPN Troy Aikman responds to report of tensions in the booth with Joe Buck over contract situation - Fox News How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour - The Guardian

Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026 - Space Wednesday 14 October 2026 02:00 PM UTC+00 Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026  Space PIN IT: SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it  WKMG Watch SpaceX deliver more than 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS today  Space NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station  NASA (.gov) What caused the lights in the sky over Indiana Tuesday morning?  WTHR

Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies - WIRED Wednesday 14 October 2026 02:00 PM UTC+00 Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies  WIRED The Earth’s vital signs are concerning, a new report says  The Washington Post Climate change pushed Earth to its limits in 2026 as certain "vital signs" reach record extremes, report says  CBS News Climate scientists issue a sobering diagnosis about Earth's 'vital signs'  Scientific American 2026 State of the Climate Report Shows a Planet Reaching Its Limits  Eos

Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone - The Verge Wednesday 14 October 2026 04:21 PM UTC+00 Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone  The Verge The iPhone Duo's Screen Will Cost $999 to Repair if You Don't Have AppleCare  IGN Foldable iPhone repairs are confirmed to reach up to $1,499  PhoneArena Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare  AppleInsider iPhone Duo: Apple Charging $49 for New Cover Layer, $229 for Battery  MacRumors

For the Love of Television, Please Watch ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2: TV Review - Variety Wednesday 14 October 2026 04:30 PM UTC+00 For the Love of Television, Please Watch ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2: TV Review  Variety We're high up on 'The Lowdown' : Pop Culture Happy Hour  NPR ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: The Lady in Blue  The New York Times ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Review: Ethan Hawke and Betty Gilpin Light Up a Rollicking, Moving Mystery  IndieWire New Season of 'The Lowdown,' Sesame Street on Safari, Marvel's 'VisionQuest,' 'Brothers' Valentine Mayhem  TV Insider

New Xbox Nano Controller is designed for "younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable" - Digital Foundry Wednesday 14 October 2026 04:43 PM UTC+00 New Xbox Nano Controller is designed for "younger players, smaller hands, or anyone seeking something portable"  Digital Foundry Meet the XBOX Nano Controller  XBOX Wire Meet the Xbox Nano Controller, the Littlest Official Gamepad from A Console Manufacturer  IGN Xbox Has A Teeny New Gamepad  Engadget Honey, Xbox shrunk its controller  The Verge

Your flu shot can’t wait - Vox Wednesday 14 October 2026 07:35 PM UTC+00 Your flu shot can’t wait  Vox Flu season is arriving months early. Here's where it's spreading  USA Today Flu season is kicking off early — are you getting a vaccine?  Live Science Maine should expect an early flu season, experts say  The Portland Press Herald Doctors recommend vaccination as seasonal viruses make an early appearance  WJAR

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey - The Conversation Wednesday 14 October 2026 08:27 PM UTC+00 World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey  The Conversation World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkey, archaeologists say: "Time capsule at the bottom of the sea"  CBS News World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey  CNN Uncovered, world’s oldest shipwreck that may have been sailing to Troy  The Times World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye  Al Jazeera

A-list actress ‘blindsided’ by ex-husband’s ‘false’ claims she abused their son - NJ.com Wednesday 14 October 2026 08:40 PM UTC+00 A-list actress ‘blindsided’ by ex-husband’s ‘false’ claims she abused their son  NJ.com Halle Berry Denies Abuse Claims, Points to Absence of Injuries in Photo Taken by Her 13-Year-Old Son, Maceo  Yahoo Halle Berry's Son Wants To Testify In Parents' Custody Battle  TMZ Halle Berry Shares Why She Doesn’t Want Son Maceo, 13, to Testify at Custody Hearing  People.com Olivier Martinez objects to Halle Berry's daughter testifying in custody drama -- but wants son Maceo on stand  Page Six

Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users - Reuters Wednesday 14 October 2026 08:40 PM UTC+00 Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users  Reuters Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit  The Guardian Bipartisan coalition of states sues OpenAI over user safety  Politico States Bring Lawsuits Against OpenAI Over Kids Online Safety (1)  Bloomberg Law News Arkansas AG Tim Griffin files lawsuit against company that owns ChatGPT  5newsonline.com

Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county - WLKY Wednesday 14 October 2026 09:44 PM UTC+00 Measles cases surge past 150 in Kentucky; big outbreak identified in one county  WLKY Investigation underway in Laurel Co. amid 56 measles cases dating back to August  LEX 18 News Kentucky health officials urge vaccination amid worst measles outbreak in years  Spectrum News Measles cases reach triple digits Kentucky, health department encourages vaccinations as 3 cases reported in Caldwell  WPSD Local 6 Kentucky reports more than 150 measles cases as outbreak spreads  WDRB

Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill - Electrek Wednesday 14 October 2026 10:06 PM UTC+00 Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill  Electrek What to know about new Apple HomeView smart home display hub  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home  WIRED Apple's new hardware strategy capitalizes on trust — just in time for the AI era  Yahoo Finance John Ternus Takes Next Big Swing as Apple CEO With HomeView Tablet  WSJ

Lisandro Martinez says his Manchester United criticism reflects desire to see club competing for titles - The New York Times Wednesday 14 October 2026 10:07 PM UTC+00 Lisandro Martinez says his Manchester United criticism reflects desire to see club competing for titles  The New York Times Martínez has drawn back the curtain on Manchester United’s ruinous ownership | Jonathan Liew  The Guardian Transfer rumors, news: Martínez's future at Man United in doubt after bust-up  ESPN Lisandro Martinez: Future of defender at Man Utd in doubt following public outburst directed at club's hierarchy  Sky Sports CBS just received a harsh lesson in how to conduct a post-match interview - The Athletic  The New York Times

Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird - BBC Wednesday 14 October 2026 10:19 PM UTC+00 Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird  BBC Kelly Clarkson’s feud with Brooklyn Heights shop turns ugly as owners face threats  Brooklyn Eagle A visit to Art of Play, the Brooklyn store in an animatronic bird beef with Kelly Clarkson  Gothamist The only winner in the Kelly Clarkson bird drama and ‘Girls’ reboot is Brooklyn  CNN The Brooklyn Toy Store at the Center of the Kelly Clarkson Online Frenzy  The New York Times

Intrinsic physicochemical activity at microplastic–water interfaces - Nature Wednesday 14 October 2026 10:55 PM UTC+00 Intrinsic physicochemical activity at microplastic–water interfaces  Nature How exactly do microplastics damage the body? New research offers an answer  NBC News Microplastics are linked to inflammation—scientists might have finally worked out why  Scientific American Microplastics may produce harmful molecules if they enter our blood  New Scientist Microplastics are chemically active and could cause biological harm  Phys.org

Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago - The Guardian Wednesday 14 October 2026 11:32 PM UTC+00 Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago  The Guardian Group cheered as woman was sexually assaulted at University of Chicago frat house, police report says  Chicago Sun-Times Woman Raped At Chicago Frat Party As Men Cheered 'When's My Turn': Report  NDTV Video appears to show confrontation after reported sexual assault at Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity house near University of Chicago  ABC7 Chicago Group Reportedly Cheered Sexual Assault At UChicago Frat House: Report  Block Club Chicago

Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate-hike worries - Reuters Wednesday 14 October 2026 11:33 PM UTC+00 Nasdaq ends sharply lower as hot inflation data stirs rate-hike worries  Reuters S&P 500 futures fall ahead of more U.S. economic data; South Korea's Kospi slides 7%: Live updates  CNBC Wednesday Recap: Stocks Fall on Hot Inflation, AI Selloff  WSJ Inflation rose to 3.7% last month in last snapshot of consumer prices before the midterms  CNN US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears  Al Jazeera

iPhone Duo's A20 Pro Chip Benchmarked Ahead of Launch - MacRumors Thursday 15 October 2026 12:20 AM UTC+00 iPhone Duo's A20 Pro Chip Benchmarked Ahead of Launch  MacRumors iPhone Duo Vs Xiaomi 18 Fold: How These Foldables Stack Up  Engadget iPhone Duo Matches iPhone 18 Pro Models in Terms of Performance, Geekbench Listing Reveals  Gadgets 360 Apple's iPhone Duo Claims Geekbench Crown as Most Powerful Foldable  BigGo Finance iPhone Duo’s Arrival Welcomed by Huawei, as It Will Boost Innovation  Android Headlines

Advocates fear potential witnesses handcuffed in back of ICE vehicle that struck Houston man could be deported - NBC News Thursday 15 October 2026 12:22 AM UTC+00 Advocates fear potential witnesses handcuffed in back of ICE vehicle that struck Houston man could be deported  NBC News Texas DA says ICE intentionally hit immigrant with a car and may have withheld evidence  NBC News Texas prosecutor says ICE officer appeared to intentionally strike a man with a vehicle in Houston  AP News Handcuffed witness inside ICE SUV identified as family raises concerns about injured man’s hospital care  Click2Houston DA looking to interview 2 witnesses in backseat of ICE vehicle in Houston incident  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Four men arrested in shooting of 49ers DL Keion White in February - NBC Sports Thursday 15 October 2026 01:10 AM UTC+00 Four men arrested in shooting of 49ers DL Keion White in February  NBC Sports Four men arrested in connection with Feb. shooting of 49ers' Keion White  ESPN 49ers Keion White shot in San Francisco  KTVU Four suspects arrested in shooting of 49ers’ Keion White at Super Bowl party  The New York Times Keion White off to hot start for 49ers in wake of San Francisco shooting  The Mercury News

Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte: 'I Kept Calling You Superman' - Rolling Stone Thursday 15 October 2026 01:30 AM UTC+00 Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte: 'I Kept Calling You Superman'  Rolling Stone ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor and Disability Activist RJ Mitte’s Death at 34 Confirmed as Suicide: Rep  People.com RJ Mitte Is Remembered by Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and Others From ‘Breaking Bad’  The New York Times Actor, 34, faced agonizing ultimatum before his death by suicide (report)  Syracuse.com R.J. Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy  The Hollywood Reporter

Police search home following double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge amid hunt for motive - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Thursday 15 October 2026 01:37 AM UTC+00 Police search home following double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge amid hunt for motive  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Woman accused of stabbing husband and 3-year-old son to death at family resort: Complaint  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 'It wasn't supposed to end like this': Woman kills husband, son at Great Wolf Lodge, police say  WGAL Pennsylvania woman stabbed young son and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge water park, police say  NBC News Mom charged in deaths of son, husband at Pa. waterpark never wanted a child, family told police  Lehighvalleylive.com

Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race - The Hill Thursday 15 October 2026 02:50 AM UTC+00 Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race  The Hill Texas Democrat James Talarico faces grilling from voters at town hall in tight Senate race  The Guardian Talarico tackles abortion, faith and ‘conspiracy theories’: Takeaways from the CNN & Jubilee town hall  CNN Election Dispatches: Talarico Remains Ahead in Texas Senate Race, Polls Show, but His Lead Has Narrowed  The New York Times Hottest 2026 Midterm Races—Talarico Ahead In Texas Senate Race In 2 New Polls (Updated Daily)  Forbes

North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 02:59 AM UTC+00 North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay  BBC China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay  Yahoo China, North Korea open long-delayed border bridge to boost trade  Reuters New North Korea-China bridge finally opens. But will it help Pyongyang evade sanctions?  CNN New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay  The Hill

NLCS: Jackson Chourio sucks life out of Dodger Stadium with first-pitch home run off Blake Snell to spark Brewers' Game 3 win - Yahoo Sports Thursday 15 October 2026 03:11 AM UTC+00 NLCS: Jackson Chourio sucks life out of Dodger Stadium with first-pitch home run off Blake Snell to spark Brewers' Game 3 win  Yahoo Sports Chourio's history-making 1st-pitch HR comes 1 year to the day after he did the same thing!  MLB.com Jackson Chourio hits leadoff home run to open NLCS Game 3 vs Dodgers  USA Today Jackson Chourio hits leadoff homer in Game 3 win  NBC Sports Jackson Chourio sucks life out of Dodger Stadium with first-pitch home run off Blake Snell in NLCS Game 3  Yahoo Sports

Bauers' epic homer rocks Dodgers in Game 3 as Brewers seize 3-0 NLCS lead - ESPN Thursday 15 October 2026 03:23 AM UTC+00 Bauers' epic homer rocks Dodgers in Game 3 as Brewers seize 3-0 NLCS lead  ESPN Brewers look to sweep Dodgers in NLCS Game 4  FOX Sports Brewers’ blasts push Dodgers to the brink. Is three-peat dream over for champs?  The New York Times National League Championship Series Game 3: Brewers at Dodgers  Bleed Cubbie Blue Brewers a win away vs. Dodgers from matching 1923 Yankees’ rare feat  Yahoo Sports

Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems - CNBC Thursday 15 October 2026 03:24 AM UTC+00 Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems  CNBC Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live  The Guardian Musk Says US Military And Trump Control Starshield Limits—As Zelenskyy Vows Renewed Russian Oil Strikes  Forbes Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates  The New York Times GOP rep warns that Trump’s agenda is ‘dead’ unless he reverses course on Ukraine  The Hill

5 who lived along Michigan walking trail are dead and the police hunt a killer - The Seattle Times Thursday 15 October 2026 03:29 AM UTC+00 5 who lived along Michigan walking trail are dead and the police hunt a killer  The Seattle Times Five Who Lived Along Walking Trail Are Dead and the Police Hunt a Killer  The New York Times Cause of Lansing River Trail death ruled ‘indeterminate’  WLNS 6 News Families of homeless men killed on Lansing River Trail fear for others’ safety  MLive.com Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer  Fox News

Trump donor Eric Deters says he won’t stop demands after Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns - NewsNation Thursday 15 October 2026 03:43 AM UTC+00 Trump donor Eric Deters says he won’t stop demands after Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns  NewsNation ‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle.  The New York Times Kimberly Guilfoyle Broke Trump’s Most Important Rule  The Atlantic After Guilfoyle dismissal, Rubio reminds diplomats to ‘avoid conflicts of interest’  The Washington Post Inside Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Final Days as Ambassador to Greece  WSJ

Korea Stocks Tumble 8% as Investors Rush to Unwind AI Exposure - Bloomberg.com Thursday 15 October 2026 07:12 AM UTC+00 Korea Stocks Tumble 8% as Investors Rush to Unwind AI Exposure  Bloomberg.com SK Hynix shares plunge 10% amid Asia tech rout as Fed rate hike fears, AI funding worries mount  CNBC Global chip sell-off deepens as South Korean market plunges  Yahoo Finance Asian Stocks to Fall as Hot CPI Sparks US Selloff: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Global stocks sell-off deepens as chipmakers tumble  Financial Times

Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 07:20 AM UTC+00 Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut  BBC Anthropic tells investors quarterly revenue up nearly 50% to $16.8bn ahead of IPO  Financial Times Anthropic's third-quarter revenue is said to hit $16.8 billion ahead of IPO  CNBC Anthropic’s slowing growth could be the AI trade’s latest red flag  MarketWatch Anthropic Threatens the AI Trade Before the End of Humanity  Bloomberg.com

Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever - Al Jazeera Thursday 15 October 2026 07:24 AM UTC+00 Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever  Al Jazeera Leap seconds face judgment day as time lords prepare to vote  The Register The collective global duty to safeguard time  Financial Times The leap second is on the chopping block — and timekeeping could change forever  KSL News Why the ‘leap second’ has had its time  The Week

Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks? - The New York Times Thursday 15 October 2026 07:28 AM UTC+00 Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?  The New York Times Saudi Arabia Is Running Out of Options  The Atlantic The escalation in Yemen is a turning point  Al Jazeera Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince  WSJ Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy  The Conversation

At least 27 children killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan - CNN Thursday 15 October 2026 07:40 AM UTC+00 At least 27 children killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan  CNNSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Ancient Indigenous people in New Mexico lived through extreme climate change 23,000 years ago, study suggests - Live Science Wednesday 14 October 2026 06:19 PM UTC+00 Ancient Indigenous people in New Mexico lived through extreme climate change 23,000 years ago, study suggests  Live Science Footprints in the (white) sand: Humans experienced abrupt environmental shifts during the last ice age  University of Arizona News Ancient DNA suggests humans reached America far earlier than previously thought  The Brighter Side of News Ancient footprints reveal earliest people in America lived through dramatic climate change  Bournemouth University Early humans in America endured climate chaos – new research  The Conversation

R.J. Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy - The Hollywood Reporter Thursday 15 October 2026 02:34 AM UTC+00 R.J. Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy  The Hollywood Reporter Actor, 34, faced agonizing ultimatum before his death by suicide (report)  Syracuse.com ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s TV mom, Anna Gunn, shares touching tribute to late actor  Page Six ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor and Disability Activist RJ Mitte’s Death at 34 Confirmed as Suicide: Rep  People.com Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte: 'I Kept Calling You Superman'  Rolling Stone

Small ball or home runs? Yes. Brewers’ winning formula pushes Dodgers to the brink - The New York Times Thursday 15 October 2026 09:40 AM UTC+00 Small ball or home runs? Yes. Brewers’ winning formula pushes Dodgers to the brink  The New York Times Jake Bauers' epic homer rocks Dodgers as Brewers seize 3-0 NLCS lead  ESPN Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 1 is most-watched LCS game since 2005  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brewers-Dodgers NLCS Game 4 FAQ (8 ET, FS1/FOX One)  MLB.com Brewers' bats stun Blake Snell, the Dodgers and their fans with emphatic victory to take 3-0 NLCS lead  Yahoo Sports

Trump, Senate GOP see Starlink become latest flash point over Ukraine - The Hill Thursday 15 October 2026 10:00 AM UTC+00 Trump, Senate GOP see Starlink become latest flash point over Ukraine  The Hill Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems  CNBC Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates  The New York Times What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine?  The Guardian U.S. warnings sow confusion, alarm in Ukraine over intelligence, Starlink access  The Washington Post

'As famous and defiant as ever': Why Elizabeth Holmes remains the US's most fascinating fraudster - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 10:52 AM UTC+00 'As famous and defiant as ever': Why Elizabeth Holmes remains the US's most fascinating fraudster  BBC ‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes  The New York Times Opinion | Is it a lie if you believe it? This Elizabeth Holmes film is a mind-bender.  The Washington Post Unraveling the Many Layers of the Elizabeth Holmes Documentary  Bloomberg.com 'You Can See Everything' probes Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes ahead of prison  NPR

Man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users - Fox News Thursday 15 October 2026 11:00 AM UTC+00 Man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users  Fox News Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss  Science Daily No Effect of GLP-1s on Anti-VEGF Injection Frequency for Diabetic Macular Edema  MedPage Today Attorney Tracy Paulsen Brings Focused Experience to Growing GLP-1 Vision Loss and NAION Litigation  StreetInsider US study links GLP-1 drugs to rare vision loss — ScienceDaily  UA.NEWS

Some GOP walk the line on Trump’s tariffs and a look at Apple HomeView: Morning Rundown - NBC News Thursday 15 October 2026 11:01 AM UTC+00 Some GOP walk the line on Trump’s tariffs and a look at Apple HomeView: Morning Rundown  NBC News The GOP’s midterm lifeline: Maybe the polls are wrong  Politico Turnout will decide whether Republicans can defy midterm forecasts, pollster says  KATU Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause  WIRED MARK HALPERIN: Republicans are bracing for a wipeout. Here's who they'll blame if it happens  Fox News

Sally Rooney's books withdrawn in U.K. over author's support for designated terror group Palestine Action - CBS News Thursday 15 October 2026 11:51 AM UTC+00 Sally Rooney's books withdrawn in U.K. over author's support for designated terror group Palestine Action  CBS News Sally Rooney Withdraws Her Books From UK Over Her Support of Palestine Action  The New York Times UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are withdrawn because she supports Palestine Action  AP News Sally Rooney’s stand on Palestine is brave and humane  The Guardian Sally Rooney’s publisher stops selling her books in Britain, citing ban on pro-Palestinian group she backs  The Forward

Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital - NBC News Thursday 15 October 2026 12:13 PM UTC+00 Albania’s leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital  NBC News Banks, buildings burn as Albania's capital Tirana erupts into student violence  Reuters 3rd day of clashes in Albania as anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell  AP News Student Protests in Albania Turn Violent as Calls Grow for Leader’s Resignation  The New York Times Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests  The Guardian

Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves - Gothamist Thursday 15 October 2026 12:34 PM UTC+00 Man shot by ICE in NYC's Marble Hill said federal officers never identified themselves  Gothamist New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Lawyers for New York man shot by ICE say officer fired into car without warning  Yahoo Judge blocks deportation of Oscar Belgal after ICE shooting  ABC7 New York Judge blocks deportation of Marble Hill man shot by ICE as lawyers seek release for surgery  amNewYork

Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24 - Variety Thursday 15 October 2026 01:00 PM UTC+00 Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24  Variety Zendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s New Sci-Fi Movie at A24  IndieWire Zendaya to Star in Next Movie from Civil War Director, Her First Sci-Fi Film Since Dune Series  People.com So Much For Zendaya Taking A Break After Dune 3  Yahoo Zendaya Set For Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film At A24  Deadline

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022 - AP News Thursday 15 October 2026 01:06 PM UTC+00 Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022  AP News Wholesale prices jumped 6.3% annually in September, biggest gain since 2022  CNBC The too-hot-for-comfort economy  Axios Wholesale prices rise at fastest pace since 2022 as fuel costs climb  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos US Producer Prices Rise by Most in More Than Four Years  Bloomberg.com

Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom - Yahoo Thursday 15 October 2026 01:31 PM UTC+00 Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump's ballroom  Yahoo Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom  The Washington Post Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom, Washington Post reports  Reuters A $300 Million Windfall for Trust Collecting Funds for Trump Projects  WSJ Here Are The Billionaires Reportedly Bankrolling Trump’s Ballroom  Forbes

Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 01:32 PM UTC+00 Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant  BBC Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears  The Guardian Russell Brand Seen Shirtless in Photos Alleged Rape Victim Took  TMZ Russell Brand trial as it happened: Pictures show Brand topless in hotel room - taken by woman who accuses him of rape  Sky News Comedian Russell Brand was a ruthless sexual predator, UK prosecutors say  Reuters

Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM - The Verge Thursday 15 October 2026 01:41 PM UTC+00 Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM  The Verge What’s new in Windows 11: Everyday experiences, reimagined  Windows Blog Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks  Neowin "A new PC is a meaningful purchase" — Microsoft thinks Windows 11 is finally good enough to be the selling point  Windows Central Microsoft Says It Made Windows 11 Zippier, Especially On PCs With Less RAM  Engadget

Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump - AP News Thursday 15 October 2026 02:16 PM UTC+00 Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump  AP News Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump  The New York Times Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery After Moscow Breaks Trump’s Energy Ceasefire  WSJ Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume  BBC ‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger at Trump mounts  NBC News

The Best Bets of NFL Week 6 - The Ringer Thursday 15 October 2026 02:33 PM UTC+00 The Best Bets of NFL Week 6  The Ringer NFL Week 6 latest intel, buzz questions, news, fantasy tips: What we're hearing  ESPN PFT’s Week 6 2026 NFL picks  NBC Sports Week 6 NFL picks against the spread, predictions for every game: Cowboys and Packers had much different results last week  Yahoo Sports A Harbaugh in trouble, problems in the City of Angels and a London showdown: What to watch in Week 6 of the NFL  CNN

Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery - AP News Thursday 15 October 2026 02:36 PM UTC+00 Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery  AP News Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s what nonsmokers need to know about lung cancer.  The Washington Post What is adenocarcinoma? Here's what to know about Pope Leo XIV's form of lung cancer  PBS ‘A bolt from the blue’: Shock cancer diagnosis raises uncertainty for Leo’s papacy  CNN Who’s in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope  AP News

OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis - The New York Times Thursday 15 October 2026 02:51 PM UTC+00 OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis  The New York Times AI Companies Play Cat-and-Mouse With Secret-Stealing Spies  WSJ OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest  CNBC Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room  Ars Technica The engineer accused of bugging OpenAI had big dreams of connecting Saudi Arabia and Silicon Valley  Business Insider

SpaceX Cargo Dragon delivers more than 6,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS - Space Thursday 15 October 2026 02:56 PM UTC+00 SpaceX Cargo Dragon delivers more than 6,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS  Space NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 35th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station  NASA (.gov) PHOTOS: ‘Jellyfish cloud’ lights up skies across Florida, Georgia after SpaceX rocket launch  WCTV What caused the lights in the sky over Indiana Tuesday morning?  WTHR SpaceX launch creates 'space jellyfish' over Central Florida  FOX 35 Orlando

The Reviews Are Flooding In For The ROG Xbox Ally X20 - Pure Xbox Thursday 15 October 2026 03:00 PM UTC+00 The Reviews Are Flooding In For The ROG Xbox Ally X20  Pure Xbox ROG XBOX Ally X20 Anniversary Edition Available Now | ROG  ASUS Pressroom ASUS Announces Availability of ROG XBOX Ally X20  XBOX Wire Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: Great Ergonomics, Glorious OLED, Big Price  PCMag UK ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: Better Screen, Harder Sell  BGR

Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear - The Guardian Thursday 15 October 2026 03:00 PM UTC+00 Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear  The Guardian Neanderthal murder mystery reveals a tale of violence and compassion  CNN Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear  BBC Bones from Iraqi cave hint at violence and compassion in Neanderthals  Reuters Evidence for funerary behaviour and lethal trauma in a new Neanderthal individual from Shanidar Cave  Nature

At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 03:26 PM UTC+00 At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan  BBC 32 Children Killed After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan  The New York Times School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50  AP News Pakistan school roof collapses in Peshawar, killing almost 30 young students and a teacher  CBS News School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan  NPR

Social Security cost-of-living increase sparks debate over looming funding shortfall - Fox Business Thursday 15 October 2026 03:42 PM UTC+00 Social Security cost-of-living increase sparks debate over looming funding shortfall  Fox Business Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric  NPR Here’s the 2027 cost-of-living increase for retirees, veterans  Military Times Social Security announces higher payroll tax cap for 2027  NewsNation High Inflation Drives 3.6% Social Security COLA-2026-10-14  Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Katie Zacharia did not pass the bar exam, senior administration official says - NBC News Thursday 15 October 2026 03:50 PM UTC+00 Katie Zacharia did not pass the bar exam, senior administration official says  NBC News Katie Zacharia Is Trump’s New Press Secretary. But Is She a Lawyer?  The New York Times Groups urge investigation of press secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials  The Washington Post Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam  WSJ Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud  The Atlantic

Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared - MacRumors Thursday 15 October 2026 04:07 PM UTC+00 Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared  MacRumors Apple missed an opportunity with the Apple TV 4K  The Verge Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI  Apple Apple doubled the price of its TV streaming box from $150 to $300, and even the company's hardcore fans are furious  Yahoo Finance Apple TV 4K 2022 Vs. 2026: What's New And Is It Worth The $100 Jump?  Engadget

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses CoreWeave stock plunge: 'I'm optimistic' - Yahoo Finance Thursday 15 October 2026 04:15 PM UTC+00 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses CoreWeave stock plunge: 'I'm optimistic'  Yahoo Finance CoreWeave credit default swaps hit distress levels as investors sour on AI debt  CNBC Why CoreWeave stock panic matters to Nvidia, explained in under 30 seconds  Yahoo Finance The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout  The New York Times CoreWeave's slump spotlights growing burden of debt behind AI boom  Reuters

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 04:28 PM UTC+00 Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad  BBC Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution  The New York Times Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution  CNN 8 in 10 Americans oppose live-streaming execution of Fort Hood shooter  The Washington Post Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution  WBAL-TV

Authorities investigate ‘suspicious substances’ mailed to congressional offices - Politico Thursday 15 October 2026 04:29 PM UTC+00 Authorities investigate ‘suspicious substances’ mailed to congressional offices  Politico Live updates: FBI is investigating letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to election offices  AP News Suspicious white powder sent to election officials in three states  Yahoo 'Suspicious' mail with DSA-linked return address triggers FBI, Capitol Hill investigation  Fox News Feds investigating "suspicious" letters sent to election officials and congressional offices  CBS News

What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar - BBC Thursday 15 October 2026 04:59 PM UTC+00 What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar  BBC Ilhan Omar Investigation Aims to Build Case for Stripping Her Citizenship  WSJ Could Ilhan Omar be stripped of her citizenship? Here's what it takes  Axios Somalis in Minnesota unleash fury on Trump after feds raid Ilhan Omar's DC home  Fox News Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says  AP News

Cornell's Greek life should end permanently if found to be not safe, school president says - CBS News Thursday 15 October 2026 05:01 PM UTC+00 Cornell's Greek life should end permanently if found to be not safe, school president says  CBS News Cornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations  Yahoo A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases  AP News Cornell found more than a dozen students responsible for sexual assault. Just two were expelled.  CNN Opinion | Cornell and the Meaning of Consent  The New York Times

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf - ESPN Thursday 15 October 2026 05:09 PM UTC+00 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out vs. Panthers with blood clot in calf  ESPN Statement from the Philadelphia Eagles on QB Jalen Hurts  Philadelphia Eagles Tanner McKee set for the first meaningful start of his NFL career with Jalen Hurts out  NBC Sports Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for Week 6 after blood clot found in his leg  Yahoo Sports Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out Sunday vs. Panthers due to superficial blood clot  NFL.com

Troy Aikman responds to report of tensions in the booth with Joe Buck over contract situation - Fox News Thursday 15 October 2026 05:14 PM UTC+00 Troy Aikman responds to report of tensions in the booth with Joe Buck over contract situation  Fox News Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Have Had Tension Amid ESPN Contract Talks  Front Office Sports Troy Aikman responds to reported MNF contract tensions with Joe Buck: 'I'm looking forward to … where my next landing spot might be'  Yahoo Sports Troy Aikman seems to confirm he’ll be leaving ESPN  NBC Sports Troy Aikman Discusses ESPN Contract Situation, 'Monday Night Football' Status Amid Rumors on Future  Bleacher Report

How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour - The Guardian Thursday 15 October 2026 05:35 PM UTC+00 How an accelerating Earth led experts to adopt the leap hour  The Guardian Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever  Al Jazeera Scientists vote to end leap seconds, redefining how the world keeps time  Scientific American Leap seconds have righted global clocks 27 times. So why do timekeepers want to kill it?  CNN The 'leap second' could disappear. How a minor time adjustment became a major problem  CBC

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