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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/china-urges-israel-to-halt-west-bank-settlements.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/china-urges-israel-to-halt-west-bank-settlements.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:23:32 -0400 China is willing to work with the international community to push all parties toward dialogue and a political settlement, according to Wang. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-plan-to-livestream-hasan-s-execution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-cancels-plan-to-livestream-hasan-s-execution.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:19:52 -0400 President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, after the plan faced widespread criticism. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/china-and-north-korea-open-new-border-bridge.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/china-and-north-korea-open-new-border-bridge.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:14:20 -0400 The bridge, spanning 3km (1.8 miles), is expected to ease pressure on the ageing Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, which can accommodate only one-way traffic at a time. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/fbi-investigates-suspicious-letters-sent-to-election-officials.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/fbi-investigates-suspicious-letters-sent-to-election-officials.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:13:30 -0400 Federal investigators are looking into a series of suspicious letters mailed to state election officials and congressional offices across the country, some of which contained unknown substances, according to the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/la-bola-negra-review-in-search-of-freedom-and-love.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/la-bola-negra-review-in-search-of-freedom-and-love.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:12:36 -0400 'La Bola Negra' is based on an unfinished play by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, weaving together themes of desire, pain, and love. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/banks-warn-healey-may-raid-profits-in-upcoming-budget.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/banks-warn-healey-may-raid-profits-in-upcoming-budget.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:12:03 -0400 Senior banking executives have warned that UK Chancellor John Healey may impose additional taxes on the banking sector during his upcoming Budget announcement, according to the BBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/shooter-kills-four-at-oregon-elementary-school.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/shooter-kills-four-at-oregon-elementary-school.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:11:25 -0400 Despite some variation in the details, all reports agree that a 16-year-old shooter killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, before being shot and killed by a bystander. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/billy-joel-diagnosed-with-brain-disorder-selling-motorcycle-collection.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/billy-joel-diagnosed-with-brain-disorder-selling-motorcycle-collection.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:10:32 -0400 Billy Joel, 77, has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and is selling his extensive motorcycle collection, according to multiple reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-tests-oled-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-tests-oled-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:09:10 -0400 According to multiple sources, Apple is testing OLED displays for the upcoming iPad Mini 8, with options for both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-administration-reinstates-some-aca-enrollees-after-cutting-760k.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-administration-reinstates-some-aca-enrollees-after-cutting-760k.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:08:25 -0400 The Trump administration also announced the removal of subsidies for about 189,000 ACA enrollees with duplicate Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP coverage, citing a failure to look for concurrent enrollments or continued coverage for dead people. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/nfl-experts-offer-picks-for-week-6.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/nfl-experts-offer-picks-for-week-6.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:06:02 -0400 NFL experts are offering their picks and predictions for Week 6 games, with a focus on key matchups and betting insights. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/olivia-rodrigo-and-chappell-roan-release-expectations-remix-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/olivia-rodrigo-and-chappell-roan-release-expectations-remix-video.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:04:32 -0400 Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan released a remix of Rodrigo's track 'Expectations' on Thursday, October 15, alongside a music video that parodies retro game shows. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/flooding-in-istanbul-kills-two-after-heaviest-rainfall-in-84-years.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/flooding-in-istanbul-kills-two-after-heaviest-rainfall-in-84-years.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:04:13 -0400 Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and BBC (United Kingdom) reported that Istanbul experienced the heaviest rainfall in 84 years, leading to severe flooding that killed two people. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/elon-musk-s-geopolitical-battles-intensify.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/elon-musk-s-geopolitical-battles-intensify.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:32:05 -0400 The ongoing legal battle between SpaceXAI and OpenAI adds to the complexity of Musk's business ventures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-asylum-and-material-support-for-terroris.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-asylum-and-material-support-for-terroris.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:24:11 -0400 The case could set a precedent for how the government handles asylum claims and the definition of 'material support' for terrorism. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-administration-sues-california-over-voter-rolls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-administration-sues-california-over-voter-rolls.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:22:06 -0400 The secretary of state's office said California requires only U.S. citizens to register to vote and that those who are not eligible are removed from the voter rolls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-yemeni-government-headquarters-in-aden.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-yemeni-government-headquarters-in-aden.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:16:57 -0400 Houthis launched a missile attack on the Yemeni government's headquarters in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, according to reports from ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) and BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:14:43 -0400 Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday rejected calls to resign as thousands of student-led protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana, according to Reuters and the Egyptian Gazette. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/hegseth-plans-to-livestream-hasan-execution-draws-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/hegseth-plans-to-livestream-hasan-execution-draws-backlash.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:11:46 -0400 President Trump reversed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, a convicted mass shooter, on December 3. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/billy-joel-says-he-can-t-drive-unsure-about-touring-future-after-brain.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/billy-joel-says-he-can-t-drive-unsure-about-touring-future-after-brain.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:11:27 -0400 Joel remains optimistic about his recovery, noting that he is taking steps to improve his condition and hopes to return to performing in the future. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/macron-urges-eu-budget-deal-before-french-elections.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/macron-urges-eu-budget-deal-before-french-elections.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:11:09 -0400 French President Emmanuel Macron urged his EU counterparts to seal a deal on a long-term budget by Christmas, warning that negotiations will grow much harder in the runup to the 2027 elections in France and elsewhere in Europe, according to AFP. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/infantino-apologizes-to-fifa-council-but-avoids-key-questions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/infantino-apologizes-to-fifa-council-but-avoids-key-questions.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:07:48 -0400 Debbie Hewitt, chair of the Football Association and a FIFA vice-president, expressed frustration that several important questions remained unanswered, describing the meeting as the “most robust, most frank, most open Council meeting” she had experienced. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-faces-new-sex-trafficking-lawsuit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-faces-new-sex-trafficking-lawsuit.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:04:37 -0400 Two women, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, filed a federal civil lawsuit against Gaetz and two other men in the Middle District of Florida. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/rosalind-eleazar-stars-in-chris-rock-s-misty-green.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/rosalind-eleazar-stars-in-chris-rock-s-misty-green.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:04:15 -0400 In an interview with Rolling Stone, Rock noted that Eleazar was his favorite Misty, saying, 'She was the best actress, she was the smartest actress. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/chandra-x-ray-observatory-reveals-origin-of-cosmic-treble-clef.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/chandra-x-ray-observatory-reveals-origin-of-cosmic-treble-clef.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:03:38 -0400 Astronomers have discovered the origin of a cosmic radio wave structure resembling a treble clef, using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Germany's eROSITA X-ray telescope. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/georgia-early-voting-sets-record-with-over-188-000-on-first-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/georgia-early-voting-sets-record-with-over-188-000-on-first-day.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:03:01 -0400 Georgia set a new record for midterm early voting on the first day, with over 188,000 ballots cast, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-calls-amid-violent-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-calls-amid-violent-protests.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:33:24 -0400 Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed calls for his resignation as thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in the capital Tirana for the third consecutive day, damaging government buildings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/georgia-sets-early-voting-record-as-midterms-approach.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/georgia-sets-early-voting-record-as-midterms-approach.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:22:21 -0400 The Georgia Recorder reported that nothing has changed about the process of absentee voting for the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelensky-announces-resumption-of-drone-strikes-on-russian-refineries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelensky-announces-resumption-of-drone-strikes-on-russian-refineries.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:19:43 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that Kyiv would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying US President Donald Trump's call for an 'energy ceasefire' over the weekend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/bus-collides-with-train-near-french-side-of-channel-tunnel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/bus-collides-with-train-near-french-side-of-channel-tunnel.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:17:28 -0400 At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening when a bus collided with a stationary freight train near the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel, according to Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/student-protesters-attack-government-buildings-in-albania.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/student-protesters-attack-government-buildings-in-albania.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:14:37 -0400 The demonstrations have united students and broader public dissatisfaction, with protesters expressing anger over the sale of parts of Albania’s southern coastline to a luxury resort development backed by Jared Kushner. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-saudi-backed-yemeni-government-headquarters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-saudi-backed-yemeni-government-headquarters.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:11:59 -0400 BBC (United Kingdom) reported verified video footage showing smoke above the presidential palace in Aden, confirming the attack on the al-Maashiq palace, which serves as the headquarters of the Yemeni government. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/cdc-sending-disease-detective-to-pennsylvania-to-combat-measles-outbre.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/cdc-sending-disease-detective-to-pennsylvania-to-combat-measles-outbre.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:10:00 -0400 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending one of its scientists, known as a 'disease detective,' to Pennsylvania to help curb the state’s growing measles outbreak, a CDC spokesperson said Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-reverses-plan-to-livestream-hasan-execution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-reverses-plan-to-livestream-hasan-execution.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:08:49 -0400 President Trump reversed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, a convicted mass shooter, on December 3. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-kills-at-least-four-including-thr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/shooting-at-oregon-elementary-school-kills-at-least-four-including-thr.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:08:24 -0400 At least four people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to multiple reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/how-the-diplomat-pulled-off-its-shocking-season-4-premiere-we-talked-a.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/how-the-diplomat-pulled-off-its-shocking-season-4-premiere-we-talked-a.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:05:03 -0400 The Diplomat Season 4 begins with Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) and Hal (promoted to vice president in Season 3) grappling with the aftermath of a conspiracy involving an 'apocalypse weapon' stolen from a Russian submarine. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/soderbergh-joins-the-batman-part-ii-to-finish-filming.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/soderbergh-joins-the-batman-part-ii-to-finish-filming.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:03:39 -0400 The Batman: Part II is set to continue the story of Bruce Wayne's journey as Batman, with Soderbergh ensuring the film's completion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/rafael-camara-to-debut-for-haas-in-2027-f1-season.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/rafael-camara-to-debut-for-haas-in-2027-f1-season.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:02:40 -0400 Haas has confirmed that Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will join the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, replacing French driver Esteban Ocon. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthi-missiles-strike-government-headquarters-in-yemen.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthi-missiles-strike-government-headquarters-in-yemen.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:28:23 -0400 Yemeni officials confirmed that a missile launched by the Houthi movement hit a building in Dhahran, owned by Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco, following a Saudi-led coalition strike on a fuel depot near Sanaa. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/former-congressman-matt-gaetz-faces-new-sex-trafficking-lawsuit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/former-congressman-matt-gaetz-faces-new-sex-trafficking-lawsuit.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:26:54 -0400 Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is facing a new federal lawsuit alleging he participated in a sex trafficking scheme involving young women and illicit drugs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/oldest-known-spear-attack-found-in-neanderthal-remains.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/oldest-known-spear-attack-found-in-neanderthal-remains.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:13:39 -0400 The remains, known as Shanidar A, were excavated from Shanidar Cave, a site already renowned for changing perceptions of Neanderthal behavior. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-refineries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-refineries.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:12:41 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying US President Donald Trump's call for an 'energy ceasefire' over the weekend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/doj-gives-california-48-hours-to-review-noncitizen-voter-list.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/doj-gives-california-48-hours-to-review-noncitizen-voter-list.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:11:05 -0400 The Trump Justice Department has given California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls or face legal action. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/harry-and-meghan-staged-royal-theatre-in-nottingham.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/harry-and-meghan-staged-royal-theatre-in-nottingham.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:10:29 -0400 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced accusations of staging 'royal theatre' during their visit to Nottingham on October 15, 2026, resembling official royal duties without the authority of the crown. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/college-football-week-7-top-matchups-and-betting-predictions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/college-football-week-7-top-matchups-and-betting-predictions.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:06:05 -0400 Week 7 of the college football season is set to feature several high-stakes matchups, including a clash between Ohio State and Indiana and a prime-time showdown between Notre Dame and BYU, according to Bleacher Report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/esther-mcgregor-and-emilio-sakraya-to-star-in-fourth-wing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/esther-mcgregor-and-emilio-sakraya-to-star-in-fourth-wing.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:04:12 -0400 Marie Claire (Australia) noted that the casting of McGregor and Sakraya provides fans with a clearer idea of when the show might be released. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/white-house-press-secretary-leavitt-announces-second-pregnancy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/white-house-press-secretary-leavitt-announces-second-pregnancy.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:18:59 -0400 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 29, announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child, more than a year after welcoming her first daughter, Saraayah Malhotra. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/meta-and-apple-collaborate-on-muse-spark-openchatgpt-for-macs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/meta-and-apple-collaborate-on-muse-spark-openchatgpt-for-macs.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:18:27 -0400 Meta and Apple have announced a collaboration to optimize Meta's new Muse Spark Open AI model for high-end Macs, allowing developers to run the model locally without relying on cloud servers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/netflix-names-peter-rice-as-new-chief-content-officer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/netflix-names-peter-rice-as-new-chief-content-officer.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:14:10 -0400 Bela Bajaria, who had served as Netflix's Chief Content Officer since 2023, is leaving the company after 10 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-s-new-press-secretary-zacharia-did-not-pass-bar-exam.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-s-new-press-secretary-zacharia-did-not-pass-bar-exam.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:12:51 -0400 The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/japan-s-mmx-mission-set-to-launch-to-unravel-mars-moons-mystery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/japan-s-mmx-mission-set-to-launch-to-unravel-mars-moons-mystery.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:10:11 -0400 On October 20, 2026, Japan's Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission is set to launch from Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan, aiming to unravel the mystery of Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/federal-agents-raid-omar-s-home-in-immigration-fraud-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/federal-agents-raid-omar-s-home-in-immigration-fraud-probe.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:09:36 -0400 Daily Sabah (Türkiye) reported that the raid was part of an investigation into Omar's immigration paperwork, while Indiatoday (India) noted that the probe involves Omar's late father's immigration forms completed when she was a child. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/maduro-and-flores-plead-not-guilty-to-new-torture-charges.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/maduro-and-flores-plead-not-guilty-to-new-torture-charges.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:07:59 -0400 Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a New York City court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar), BBC (United Kingdom), and France 24 (France). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/eagles-qb-hurts-out-with-blood-clot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/eagles-qb-hurts-out-with-blood-clot.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:06:48 -0400 Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/woman-alleges-russell-brand-raped-her-after-cabaret-show.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/woman-alleges-russell-brand-raped-her-after-cabaret-show.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:06:16 -0400 A woman testified at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday that Russell Brand raped her in a hotel room after a cabaret performance at the 1999 Labour Party conference in Bournemouth. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/brendan-fraser-and-rachel-weisz-reunite-for-the-mummy-book-of-the-dead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/brendan-fraser-and-rachel-weisz-reunite-for-the-mummy-book-of-the-dead.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:03:36 -0400 Fraser and Weisz's return marks a 25-year gap since their last appearance together in the franchise, with filming beginning on September 7 at Sky Studios in London and in Morocco. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-sever-ties-amid-tigray-conflict.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-sever-ties-amid-tigray-conflict.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:12:55 -0400 Al Jazeera reported that Eritrea has asked the United Nations to take “deterrent measures” after what it called Ethiopia’s “declaration of war” in the Tigray conflict. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/pentagon-reverses-plan-to-livestream-hasan-execution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/pentagon-reverses-plan-to-livestream-hasan-execution.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:10:13 -0400 The Pentagon's original plan to livestream the execution drew condemnation from the United Nations and lawmakers from both parties. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/maduro-and-flores-plead-not-guilty-to-torture-charges-in-new-york.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/maduro-and-flores-plead-not-guilty-to-torture-charges-in-new-york.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:09:11 -0400 Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared in a New York City courtroom on Thursday, where they pleaded not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zacharia-s-legal-credentials-under-scrutiny-as-trump-s-press-secretary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zacharia-s-legal-credentials-under-scrutiny-as-trump-s-press-secretary.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:56 -0400 The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, amid scrutiny over her legal credentials, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Tribune (Pakistan). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/amazon-launches-bee-frontier-and-bee-eclipse-ai-devices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/amazon-launches-bee-frontier-and-bee-eclipse-ai-devices.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:05:05 -0400 Amazon has unveiled two new personal AI devices, the Bee Frontier and the Bee Eclipse, expanding its lineup of ambient AI gadgets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/al-pacino-to-receive-sag-aftra-life-achievement-award.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/al-pacino-to-receive-sag-aftra-life-achievement-award.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:02:29 -0400 Actor Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-testing-oled-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-testing-oled-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:11:31 -0400 Apple is reportedly testing OLED displays for the upcoming iPad Mini 8, with options for both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates, according to multiple sources. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zendaya-joins-alex-garland-s-sci-fi-film-at-a24.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zendaya-joins-alex-garland-s-sci-fi-film-at-a24.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:09:48 -0400 Zendaya, one of Hollywood's busiest and most acclaimed actors, has signed on to star in an untitled sci-fi film directed by Alex Garland for A24. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-sever-diplomatic-ties-amid-tigray-conflict.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-sever-diplomatic-ties-amid-tigray-conflict.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:09:08 -0400 Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties, with each accusing the other of military incursions and backing rebels in the Tigray region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-reverses-course-hasan-execution-won-t-be-livestreamed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/trump-reverses-course-hasan-execution-won-t-be-livestreamed.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:28 -0400 President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, will not be livestreamed, despite earlier plans to do so. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-edge-toward-war-over-tigray-conflict.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/ethiopia-and-eritrea-edge-toward-war-over-tigray-conflict.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:00 -0400 Eritrea responded by asking the United Nations to take “deterrent measures” after what it called Ethiopia’s “declaration of war” in the conflict over the Tigray region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/troy-aikman-s-future-uncertain-as-espn-contract-expires.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/troy-aikman-s-future-uncertain-as-espn-contract-expires.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:20:36 -0400 Troy Aikman, the Dallas Cowboys legend and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst, has confirmed he will be a free agent at the end of the season, leaving his future with the network uncertain. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/anthropic-reports-16-8-billion-in-q3-revenue-eyes-november-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/anthropic-reports-16-8-billion-in-q3-revenue-eyes-november-ipo.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:12:57 -0400 Anthropic reported a third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, a significant increase from the $11.6 billion it reported in the second quarter, as it gears up for a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in November, according to CNBC and Pymnts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/weezer-to-receive-legend-of-live-award-at-2026-billboard-live-music-su.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/weezer-to-receive-legend-of-live-award-at-2026-billboard-live-music-su.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:10:18 -0400 Billboard announced Thursday that Weezer will receive the Legend of Live award at the 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-aden-presidential-palace-killing-two.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/houthis-strike-aden-presidential-palace-killing-two.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:09:21 -0400 Despite varying details, all outlets agreed that the Houthis targeted the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden, killing at least two security personnel. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/chandra-reveals-origin-of-cosmic-treble-clef.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/chandra-reveals-origin-of-cosmic-treble-clef.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:05:51 -0400 Astronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to investigate the cause of a remarkable formation of radio waves nicknamed the 'Treble Clef' due to its distinct shape resembling the musical symbol. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-tests-60hz-and-120hz-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/apple-tests-60hz-and-120hz-displays-for-ipad-mini-8.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:16:33 -0400 Apple is reportedly testing both 60Hz and 120Hz ProMotion displays for the upcoming iPad Mini 8, as detailed by Mark Gurman on his latest episode of the Power On podcast. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/tesla-announces-2026-roadster-debut-reservations-cost-50-000.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/tesla-announces-2026-roadster-debut-reservations-cost-50-000.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:15:19 -0400 Tesla announced the debut of its long-awaited second-generation Roadster on October 15, with reservations costing $50,000. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/russell-brand-faces-rape-allegations-in-uk-trial.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/russell-brand-faces-rape-allegations-in-uk-trial.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:04:51 -0400 Russell Brand, the 51-year-old comedian and actor, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday for the start of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/outerlight-entertainment-acquires-bleecker-street-media.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/outerlight-entertainment-acquires-bleecker-street-media.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:02:47 -0400 Outerlight Entertainment, formerly known as First Look Entertainment, has acquired independent feature film studio Bleecker Street Media, a move that solidifies Outerlight's position in the independent film market. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/hsi-agents-raid-omar-s-dc-home-amid-immigration-investigation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/hsi-agents-raid-omar-s-dc-home-amid-immigration-investigation.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:23:56 -0400 Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home on Monday, as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration status. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/european-shares-dip-amid-tech-sector-decline.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/european-shares-dip-amid-tech-sector-decline.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:17:05 -0400 European shares declined on Monday as a broader tech sector rout dampened investor sentiment across the board. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/school-roof-collapse-in-pakistan-kills-34-students-and-a-teacher.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/school-roof-collapse-in-pakistan-kills-34-students-and-a-teacher.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:15:33 -0400 Al Jazeera (Qatar) reported that the collapse killed at least 34 students and a teacher, while The Japan Times (Japan) stated that at least 32 students and a teacher were killed. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/nhs-scotland-weight-loss-jabs-reach-fewer-than-800-patients.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/nhs-scotland-weight-loss-jabs-reach-fewer-than-800-patients.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:04:06 -0400 Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight-loss injections on the NHS despite the drugs being approved for use three years ago, according to a BBC investigation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/google-launches-universal-cart-for-seamless-shopping.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/google-launches-universal-cart-for-seamless-shopping.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:09:26 -0400 Universal Cart goes beyond traditional price-tracking by using AI to analyze product compatibility and recommend alternatives if issues arise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/russell-brand-trial-woman-alleges-she-was-raped-by-star-in-hotel-room.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/russell-brand-trial-woman-alleges-she-was-raped-by-star-in-hotel-room.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:18:36 -0400 A woman has alleged that Russell Brand raped her in a hotel room after a cabaret performance at the 1999 Labour Party conference in Bournemouth. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/fewer-than-800-scots-receive-weight-loss-jabs-on-nhs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/fewer-than-800-scots-receive-weight-loss-jabs-on-nhs.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:13:11 -0400 Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight-loss injections on the National Health Service (NHS) since the drugs were approved for use in 2023, according to a BBC investigation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelensky-says-ukraine-will-resume-russian-refinery-strikes-defying-tru.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/zelensky-says-ukraine-will-resume-russian-refinery-strikes-defying-tru.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:11:58 -0400 Despite the conflicting reports on the extent and targets of the attacks, all outlets agreed that Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian refineries in response to Moscow's continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/us-sends-army-troops-to-latin-america-for-anti-drug-campaign.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/15/us-sends-army-troops-to-latin-america-for-anti-drug-campaign.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:24:31 -0400 Meanwhile, the U.S. military is expanding its presence in Latin America, with the latest strike in the Caribbean underlining the administration's continued military campaign at sea.