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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-alleged-overcharging.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-alleged-overcharging.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:32:57 -0400 The lawsuit, announced on October 26, 2026, seeks to stop Dollar General's alleged practices and recover monetary relief and state penalties. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/former-councillor-and-one-nation-candidate-dies-in-queensland-floods.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/former-councillor-and-one-nation-candidate-dies-in-queensland-floods.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:29:38 -0400 Brazil, home to more than 100 million faithful, has been called the world’s most Catholic nation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-seeks-to-prosecute-comey-over-national-defense-disclosure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-seeks-to-prosecute-comey-over-national-defense-disclosure.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:21:12 -0400 Federal prosecutors filed a two-count criminal information against Comey in the District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing him of communicating national defense information and conspiracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:19:07 -0400 Japan launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft from Tanegashima Space Center on Tuesday, marking the start of a mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars' two moons. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-secures-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-secures-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:18:47 -0400 Brazilian markets took a battering Monday following the shock reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but elsewhere investors were focused on artificial intelligence (AI) technology companies. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-offers-1m-reward-for-voter-fraud-tips.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-offers-1m-reward-for-voter-fraud-tips.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:16:32 -0400 The reward program, called the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), allows individuals to submit tips through fraud.gov. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-final-stretch-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-final-stretch-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:14:28 -0400 CBS Sports highlights Nov. 7 as a pivotal day, featuring three top-15 matchups within the SEC, including a game that could significantly impact the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaire-s-demand-to.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaire-s-demand-to.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:14:07 -0400 Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian statements during performances at MetLife Stadium. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jwst-and-alma-reveal-a-dusty-rapidly-growing-black-hole-in-the-early-u.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jwst-and-alma-reveal-a-dusty-rapidly-growing-black-hole-in-the-early-u.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:13:26 -0400 The galaxy, called J0148-4214, is seen as it was more than 12 billion years ago, during the early stages of the universe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-s-doctors-confirm-no-further-cancer-treatment-needed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-s-doctors-confirm-no-further-cancer-treatment-needed.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:12:44 -0400 Pope Leo XIV's doctors said Wednesday that final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localized and that no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-defense-minister-leads-delegation-at-makkah-pact-meeting-amid-ho.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-defense-minister-leads-delegation-at-makkah-pact-meeting-amid-ho.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:11:18 -0400 Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, is leading a delegation to Tehran for talks under the Makkah Agreement, amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eqt-to-acquire-range-resources-in-13b-deal-to-form-top-us-gas-producer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eqt-to-acquire-range-resources-in-13b-deal-to-form-top-us-gas-producer.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:08:16 -0400 EQT Corporation and Range Resources announced on October 26, 2026, an all-stock deal to merge, creating the largest natural gas producer in the United States with a pro forma enterprise value exceeding $50 billion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/mahershala-ali-stars-in-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-at-tiff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/mahershala-ali-stars-in-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-at-tiff.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:26 -0400 The title 'Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother' comes from a Hadith by the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the central role of mothers in Muslim tradition. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-delivers-angelus-address-emphasizing-love-and-peace.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-delivers-angelus-address-emphasizing-love-and-peace.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:07 -0400 Pope Leo XIV delivered his Angelus address on October 25, 2026, emphasizing the importance of love for God and others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:06:37 -0400 Kalshi's cricket prediction markets are part of a broader initiative to expand its offerings and attract more users. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-considers-relocating-white-house-press-room.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-considers-relocating-white-house-press-room.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:04:35 -0400 President Trump is considering relocating the White House press corps to a different location, according to comments made Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-injure-35-over-past-day-as.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-injure-35-over-past-day-as.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:04:18 -0400 The accounts agree that Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least two and injured 35 others over the past day, with repeated strikes hitting Zaporizhzhia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/georgia-juvelis-to-step-down-as-amc-global-media-s-chief-communication.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/georgia-juvelis-to-step-down-as-amc-global-media-s-chief-communication.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:26:18 -0400 Georgia Juvelis, who has served as Chief Communications Officer at AMC Global Media for nearly two decades, announced her departure from the company at the end of 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-across-us.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-across-us.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:23:47 -0400 The CFTC is currently reviewing incentive programs across prediction markets platforms, which has prompted Kalshi to end one of its volume-based reward programs nearly a year early. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-to-step-back-from-public-speaking.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-to-step-back-from-public-speaking.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:17:05 -0400 Denver Archbishop James Golka has requested that Father Chad Ripperger, a prominent Catholic exorcist, take a one-year break from public speaking and interviews. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russell-brand-asked-assistant-for-female-fan-phone-numbers-court-hears.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russell-brand-asked-assistant-for-female-fan-phone-numbers-court-hears.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:15:05 -0400 A former personal assistant of Russell Brand testified in court that he instructed her to obtain phone numbers from female fans when she first started working with him in 2006. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-playoff-race-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-playoff-race-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:28 -0400 College Football Week 7 featured several high-profile games and upsets, including a historic day where Georgia, Texas, and Alabama all fell on the same day for the first time since 1966, according to FOX Sports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/french-church-leaders-urge-peace-amid-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/french-church-leaders-urge-peace-amid-protests.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:06 -0400 French Church leaders and several dioceses condemned the destruction and called for peace as protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services continued in France, according to aleteia.org, a free online daily news publication based in France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/actor-alan-dysert-dies-at-75.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/actor-alan-dysert-dies-at-75.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:06:10 -0400 Actor Alan Dysert, known best for his role as Sean Cudahy on the long-running soap opera 'All My Children,' died on Friday, October 23, at the age of 75, his wife Michele Dysert revealed in a Facebook post on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-from-government-agency-it-systems.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-from-government-agency-it-systems.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:05:46 -0400 The Department of Homeland Security has ordered civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek products and stop buying them, and the order reaches past the Chinese lab’s own apps to third-party tools built on its models. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-epstein-ties-special-counsel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-epstein-ties-special-counsel.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:05:01 -0400 House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate evidence of President Donald Trump’s alleged criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report made public Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-kill-two-wound-35-across-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-kill-two-wound-35-across-ukraine.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:03:03 -0400 Local authorities reported that Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two and injured 35 others over the past day, with repeated strikes hitting Zaporizhzhia, according to Kyivindependent (Ukraine). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alan-dysert-all-my-children-actor-dies-at-75.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alan-dysert-all-my-children-actor-dies-at-75.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:18:08 -0400 Alan Dysert, who played Sean Cudahy on the long-running soap opera 'All My Children,' died on Friday, October 23, at the age of 75, his wife Michele Dysert revealed in a Facebook post on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/meta-plans-95-billion-stock-offering-for-ai-expansion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/meta-plans-95-billion-stock-offering-for-ai-expansion.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:10:12 -0400 The company’s AI expansion plans are supported by cornerstone investors, including chipmakers Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom, who have shown interest in purchasing up to $5 billion in shares. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/dhs-orders-federal-agencies-to-remove-deepseek-ai-products.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/dhs-orders-federal-agencies-to-remove-deepseek-ai-products.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:06:07 -0400 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove products developed by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek from their information technology systems, according to reports from Americanbazaaronline and Analyticsindiamag. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/skarsg-rd-and-colman-star-in-wicker-a-wicker-husband-romance.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/skarsg-rd-and-colman-star-in-wicker-a-wicker-husband-romance.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:04:51 -0400 In the new film Wicker, Alexander Skarsgård stars as the Wicker Husband, a character who forms an unlikely romance with a fisherwoman played by Olivia Colman. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-republicans-prioritize-patriotism-over-democrats.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-republicans-prioritize-patriotism-over-democrats.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:03:11 -0400 According to CNET, the iPhone Duo will be an ultrafashion statement and status symbol, likely appealing to those who prioritize appearance over functionality. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-bucks-regional-shift-to-the-right-and-denies-trump-a-powerful-all.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-bucks-regional-shift-to-the-right-and-denies-trump-a-powerful-all.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:33:58 -0400 Brazilian voters re-elected leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with 51.8% of the vote, over right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.2% of the vote. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-amid-ai-expansi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-amid-ai-expansi.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:17 -0400 Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman announced in a blog post that the company is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, representing about 27% of its global workforce, in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chart-of-the-week-outside-spending-in-the-general-election-has-been-co.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chart-of-the-week-outside-spending-in-the-general-election-has-been-co.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:20:10 -0400 The surge in spending includes the four-person Democratic primary, with still a month of campaign spending to report and the final two weeks of outside spending yet to be counted. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/federal-appeals-court-skeptical-of-doj-s-california-voting-lawsuit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/federal-appeals-court-skeptical-of-doj-s-california-voting-lawsuit.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:18:10 -0400 DOJ attorney Matthew Donnelly argued that California's administration of elections infringes on the federal government's ability to enforce federal statutes barring voting by illegal immigrants. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day-2027.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day-2027.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:33 -0400 In a video message, Pope Leo XIV invited young Catholics worldwide to register for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eagles-cowboys-set-for-high-stakes-monday-night-matchup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eagles-cowboys-set-for-high-stakes-monday-night-matchup.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:13:29 -0400 The NFL's Week 7 schedule features a high-stakes Monday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, with both teams needing a win in the competitive NFC East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chris-brown-gets-suspended-sentence-for-nightclub-attack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chris-brown-gets-suspended-sentence-for-nightclub-attack.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:06:03 -0400 R&B star Chris Brown was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, following his attack on Abraham Diaw at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair in February 2023. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/who-s-winning-the-race-for-congress.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/who-s-winning-the-race-for-congress.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:46 -0400 His exit upended the race for long-time Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’s seat, which Democrats consider pivotal to winning back the U.S. Senate majority. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/the-4-stages-of-women-s-heart-health-new-framework-for-doctors-and-pat.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/the-4-stages-of-women-s-heart-health-new-framework-for-doctors-and-pat.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:04:19 -0400 In the United Kingdom, the government has unveiled a renewed Women’s Health Strategy, set to take effect on April 15, 2026, focusing on empowering women in their healthcare decisions and addressing long-standing disparities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-ukrainians-see-anti-corruption-progress-despite-scandals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-ukrainians-see-anti-corruption-progress-despite-scandals.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:34:19 -0400 According to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published on Oct. 26, around 55% of Ukrainians believe genuine efforts are being made to fight corruption and that progress is being achieved. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-speaks-with-president-zelensky-calls-for-humanitarian-aid.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-speaks-with-president-zelensky-calls-for-humanitarian-aid.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:09 -0400 Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging cooperation between Ukraine and Russia to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians from Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region facing a severe humanitarian crisis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/serbian-leader-vucic-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/serbian-leader-vucic-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-election.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:21:46 -0400 Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the Student List in Sunday's parliamentary election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/iranians-fear-war-as-u-s-and-israeli-elections-loom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/iranians-fear-war-as-u-s-and-israeli-elections-loom.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:18:44 -0400 President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House amid a battle with the press corps and a looming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-original-star-trek-ensign-chekov-dies-at-90.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-original-star-trek-ensign-chekov-dies-at-90.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:17:59 -0400 Actor Walter Koenig, best known for his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series, died Sunday night at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his representative, Zachery McGinnis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-special-counsel-in-epstein-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-special-counsel-in-epstein-case.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:15:14 -0400 House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate evidence of President Donald Trump's alleged criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report made public Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/shevchuk-brings-ukraine-s-prayers-and-list-of-prisoners-to-pope-leo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/shevchuk-brings-ukraine-s-prayers-and-list-of-prisoners-to-pope-leo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:14:51 -0400 Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, urging cooperation between Ukraine and Russia to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians from Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region under Russian military occupation since 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:14:20 -0400 The Seattle Seahawks suffered a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, dropping their record to 3-3 for the first time this season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-claude-bypasses-georgia-vote-data-paywall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-claude-bypasses-georgia-vote-data-paywall.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:06:51 -0400 AI model Claude bypassed a paywall and accessed publicly available US state of Georgia aggregate voter counts without human authorization, Anthropic said in a statement on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ciara-miller-and-kyle-cooke-kiss-in-summer-house-season-11-sneak-peek.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ciara-miller-and-kyle-cooke-kiss-in-summer-house-season-11-sneak-peek.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:06:05 -0400 In a newly released preview clip, Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke engage in a passionate kiss during a game of 'OG Spin the Bottle' on Summer House Season 11. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/peltola-postpones-campaign-events-after-car-crash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/peltola-postpones-campaign-events-after-car-crash.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:05:48 -0400 Bruce stated that Peltola has rescheduled campaign events 'as she takes time to recover' on the advice of medical professionals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/celtics-tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/celtics-tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:03:00 -0400 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former teammate Jaylen Brown have downplayed any drama following Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-nba-drama.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-nba-drama.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:24:05 -0400 Tatum downplayed any drama, telling 98.5 The Sports Hub, “There is no drama with Brown.” He emphasized the importance of communication and understanding between adults. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/harry-styles-dances-through-heartbreak-in-coming-up-roses-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/harry-styles-dances-through-heartbreak-in-coming-up-roses-video.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:22:24 -0400 Harry Styles has released a new music video for his single 'Coming Up Roses,' which showcases a ballroom dance sequence filled with eccentric characters. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-turkish-pakistani-delegations-to-meet-iranian-officials-in-tehra.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-turkish-pakistani-delegations-to-meet-iranian-officials-in-tehra.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:21:09 -0400 High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, marking the first formal joint diplomatic contact between Iran and the three-nation defensive alliance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-extends-record-to-25th-week-at-no-1.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-extends-record-to-25th-week-at-no-1.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:20:50 -0400 Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-breaking run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 to 25 weeks, marking a new milestone in chart history. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/u-s-workers-face-rising-health-insurance-costs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/u-s-workers-face-rising-health-insurance-costs.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:17:08 -0400 The KFF survey, published on Oct. 22, highlights a persistent trend of increasing health insurance costs for U.S. workers, continuing a pattern that has lasted for decades. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/judge-rules-trump-admin-illegally-fired-comey-s-daughter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/judge-rules-trump-admin-illegally-fired-comey-s-daughter.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:45 -0400 U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey from her post as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-bowl-projections-shift-after-week-8.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-bowl-projections-shift-after-week-8.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:28 -0400 College football bowl projections have undergone significant changes following a series of upsets and losses among top teams in Week 8. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/naomi-kawase-heads-doha-film-festival-jury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/naomi-kawase-heads-doha-film-festival-jury.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:12:07 -0400 Japanese director Naomi Kawase has been named head of the jury for the main international competition at the upcoming second edition of the Doha Film Festival, which is set to run in November. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-expands-gemini-personal-intelligence-to-cars.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-expands-gemini-personal-intelligence-to-cars.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:11:12 -0400 Gemini Personal Intelligence can help drivers with complex tasks, such as resuming earlier tasks like navigating to a coffee shop discussed the previous day, or recommending nearby restaurants based on past orders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:46 -0400 Anthropic's filing also highlights the company's transparency about the risks associated with AI. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-10-most-important-games-remaining-conference-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-10-most-important-games-remaining-conference-title.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:24:02 -0400 The 2026 CFP will feature 12 teams, with the highest-ranked team from the Group of 6 conferences securing the final automatic bid, regardless of whether they won their conference championship. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saquon-barkley-s-return-boosts-eagles-chances-against-cowboys.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saquon-barkley-s-return-boosts-eagles-chances-against-cowboys.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:21:11 -0400 While the Eagles are still without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, the return of Barkley could provide a much-needed boost to the team's morale and performance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japanese-prosecutors-charge-us-marine-suspected-of-robbing-and-killing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japanese-prosecutors-charge-us-marine-suspected-of-robbing-and-killing.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:16:46 -0400 Japanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murdering and robbing a 39-year-old Japanese woman in Okinawa, according to CBS News and NBC News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/six-battleground-districts-could-determine-majority-control-of-the-wis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/six-battleground-districts-could-determine-majority-control-of-the-wis.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:15:14 -0400 The Wisconsin Senate is a key battleground for the upcoming elections, with Democrats needing to maintain their control. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hyundai-creates-rx-team-to-accelerate-atlas-humanoid-robot-production.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hyundai-creates-rx-team-to-accelerate-atlas-humanoid-robot-production.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:14:23 -0400 Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics aim to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots across Hyundai and Kia's global plants by 2028, with an annual production capacity of 30,000 units. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/how-pregnant-women-can-protect-themselves-from-air-pollution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/how-pregnant-women-can-protect-themselves-from-air-pollution.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:12:08 -0400 The findings from this study could lead to better policies and interventions to protect pregnant women and their unborn children from the adverse effects of heat stress. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:17 -0400 Both the BBC (United Kingdom) and Daily Sabah (Türkiye) agree that Anthropic's IPO could set a new record for valuation and provide a key test for the rapidly emerging AI sector. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jonathan-taylor-trade-speculation-and-arrest-of-jonathan-taylor-thomas.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jonathan-taylor-trade-speculation-and-arrest-of-jonathan-taylor-thomas.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:16:48 -0400 Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known for his role in 'Home Improvement,' was arrested in Malibu, California, for public intoxication and obstruction. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-orders-removal-of-chinese-ai-firm-deepseek-from-government-systems.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-orders-removal-of-chinese-ai-firm-deepseek-from-government-systems.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:13:57 -0400 According to the BBC (United Kingdom), the order mandates the removal of DeepSeek technology from most government systems. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-voice-of-bugs-bunny-dies-at-46.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-voice-of-bugs-bunny-dies-at-46.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:09:21 -0400 Bauza voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Road Runner, and many others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-unveils-details-for-blockbuster-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-unveils-details-for-blockbuster-ipo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:58 -0400 AI giant Anthropic has unveiled plans for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) in the US, with a valuation expected to exceed SpaceX's $1.8 trillion, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-keeps-left-what-lula-s-victory-means-for-his-country-and-beyond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-keeps-left-what-lula-s-victory-means-for-his-country-and-beyond.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:20:13 -0400 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly won re-election over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, securing 51.8% of the vote, according to Brazil's electoral court. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-urges-global-youth-to-register-for-seoul-world-youth-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-urges-global-youth-to-register-for-seoul-world-youth-day.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:16:09 -0400 Pope Leo XIV has invited young Catholics worldwide to register for the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope rather than just a trip to a new city. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-standouts-early-week-8-waiver-wire-adds-to-boo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-standouts-early-week-8-waiver-wire-adds-to-boo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:07:14 -0400 Omar Cooper Jr., Jonah Coleman, and Malik Willis are among the top waiver wire targets for Week 8, according to Sbnation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-slams-maher-as-complete-and-total-loser-in-1-300-word-post.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-slams-maher-as-complete-and-total-loser-in-1-300-word-post.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:13:32 -0400 President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing 1,321-word diatribe on Truth Social on Sunday, October 26, calling comedian Bill Maher a 'complete and total loser.' The post came just nine days after Trump hosted Maher, Kid Rock, and Stephen A. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alexander-skarsgard-and-olivia-colman-on-the-joy-of-a-wicker-husband.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alexander-skarsgard-and-olivia-colman-on-the-joy-of-a-wicker-husband.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:21:44 -0400 In the new film Wicker, Alexander Skarsgård stars as the Wicker Husband, a character who forms an unlikely romance with a fisherwoman portrayed by Olivia Colman. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/sudan-paramilitary-drone-strikes-cause-widespread-power-outages.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/sudan-paramilitary-drone-strikes-cause-widespread-power-outages.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:41:27 -0400 In addition to the power outages, the RSF drone strikes have killed at least 100 people in Khartoum and other areas since Sunday, according to residents, medical workers, and paramilitary sources. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-trip-post-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-trip-post-surgery.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:21:09 -0400 The Vatican on Friday announced that Pope Leo XIV is swiftly recovering from lung surgery and will make his first public appearance on Sunday, when he will deliver the traditional noontime Angelus Prayer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-wins-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-wins-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:17:06 -0400 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term in office, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, according to results from the Superior Electoral Court. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-highlights-key-standouts-and-waiver-wire-adds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-highlights-key-standouts-and-waiver-wire-adds.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:18:20 -0400 Fantasy managers are advised to prioritize waiver wire adds like Concepcion and Cooper, who are still available in many leagues. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/china-s-communist-party-elite-meet-to-tighten-discipline.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/china-s-communist-party-elite-meet-to-tighten-discipline.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:14:27 -0400 Roughly 300 members of China's ruling Communist Party's Central Committee are meeting in Beijing to tighten discipline and prepare for leadership reshuffles, according to state media and reports from AFP, Al Jazeera (Qatar), Arabnews (Saudi Arabia), and Bangkokpost. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/gunmen-kill-eight-wound-34-at-funeral-in-jordan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/gunmen-kill-eight-wound-34-at-funeral-in-jordan.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:12:12 -0400 Gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, in the Karak governorate of Jordan, on October 23, killing at least eight people and wounding 34 others, according to local authorities and reports from multiple outlets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:11:14 -0400 Pope Leo XIV has invited young Catholics worldwide to register for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-rolls-out-personal-intelligence-for-gemini-in-cars.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-rolls-out-personal-intelligence-for-gemini-in-cars.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:27:09 -0400 Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence for Gemini on Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing drivers to receive personalized responses based on their Google services, such as Gmail, Calendar, Photos, Maps, Search, and YouTube.