Magnitude-7 Earthquake Hits Tibet, Killing 16
A magnitude-7 earthquake hit China's southwestern region of Tibet on Thursday evening, local time, killing at least 16 people and injuring 46 others, according to local officials.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.
Live Grenade Exercise Sparks Deadly Fire at Canadian Military Base
A live grenade exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, Canada, sparked a fire that killed four soldiers and injured 39 others, according to Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan, commander of the Canadian Forces Military Police Group.
Brewers Fans Frustrated Over 'Timeless Ticket' Redemption
The 'Timeless Ticket' was offered more than a decade ago, when the Brewers sold 1,000 of them to fans for $1,000 each.
John Goodman Reveals 'Eating Alcoholically' Led to 400-Pound Weight Gain
Actor John Goodman, known for his roles in 'Roseanne' and 'The Big Lebowski,' revealed in a New Yorker interview that he gained nearly 400 pounds after replacing his alcohol addiction with food.
Google Meet Launches Real-Time Translation Across 63 Languages
Google Meet has launched a new feature that allows real-time translation across 63 languages, powered by Gemini 3.5 Live Translate.
Google DeepMind's Gemini 4 Argon Teaches Robot New Skills from Video
Google DeepMind has demonstrated a new robotics training technique using its Gemini 4 Argon AI model.
Pope's Surgeon Says No Clinical Reasons to Cancel South America Trip
Doctors said tests confirmed the pope's continued improvement, and his discharge comes less than a month before Leo is scheduled to jet off for a two-week trip to South America, which is set to start Nov. 11.
Google Expands Gemini's Personal Intelligence in Google Maps
Gemini's Personal Intelligence uses user data such as emails, documents, photos, and videos to customize responses without requiring specific instructions.
Church Leaders Condemn Settler Attacks in West Bank Village
The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemned the 'heinous attack' carried out on October 17th by 'masked settlers' in the Christian village of Taybeh, according to reports from Cbcew (United Kingdom) and Vaticannews (Holy See (Vatican City State)).
Giants Name McCarthy QB1 Over Winston for Week 7
On Wednesday, ESPN reported that McCarthy would start over Winston when the Giants visit the Houston Texans this weekend.