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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-amid-sexual-assault-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-amid-sexual-assault-backlash.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:27:45 -0400 Cornell University announced major changes on Tuesday, including a blanket suspension of all parties and social events at fraternity houses through the 2026-27 academic year, in response to ongoing outrage over its handling of sexual assault allegations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/michael-jackson-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-gets-documentary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/michael-jackson-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-gets-documentary.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:20:32 -0400 Michael Jackson's legendary Super Bowl halftime performance at Super Bowl XXVII in 1993 is set to be revisited in a new documentary titled 'Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl.' The film. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-argon-to-subscribers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-argon-to-subscribers.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:19:21 -0400 Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon globally for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, featuring an industry-leading 1 million output token limit and top scores on professional benchmarks, according to a blog post on Google's site. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-gerwig-unveils-the-magician-s-nephew-trailer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-gerwig-unveils-the-magician-s-nephew-trailer.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:18:19 -0400 Greta Gerwig unveiled the trailer for her upcoming Netflix film 'The Magician’s Nephew' at an IMAX event in New York, where she discussed the project with Stephen Colbert. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/absolutely-unacceptable.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/absolutely-unacceptable.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:17:31 -0400 The rescued crew comprised 11 Turkish and seven Indian nationals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hulu-orders-ryan-coogler-s-the-x-files-reboot-to-series.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hulu-orders-ryan-coogler-s-the-x-files-reboot-to-series.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:24 -0400 Ryan Coogler's long-gestating reboot of 'The X-Files' has been ordered to series by Hulu, starring Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/sam-levinson-signs-overall-deal-with-amazon-mgm-studios.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/sam-levinson-signs-overall-deal-with-amazon-mgm-studios.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:11:01 -0400 Sam Levinson, the creator of the hit HBO series 'Euphoria,' has signed an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, according to multiple entertainment outlets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:08:31 -0400 The Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's plan to restrict voting by mail, ruling it is too late to impose new postal service rules for the November election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mark-harmon-and-michael-weatherly-reunite-on-ncis-origins.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mark-harmon-and-michael-weatherly-reunite-on-ncis-origins.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:07:40 -0400 Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are set to reunite on 'NCIS: Origins' for the first time in a decade, marking a significant return to the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-and-new-security-devices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-and-new-security-devices.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:07:15 -0400 In addition to the HomePod Mini 2, Apple has released six new devices as part of its Home Collection, co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/guardians-defeat-rays-in-game-1-of-alcs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/guardians-defeat-rays-in-game-1-of-alcs.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:46 -0400 The Cleveland Guardians secured a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/skydance-and-movistar-plus-expand-strategic-alliance-with-co-branded-o.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/skydance-and-movistar-plus-expand-strategic-alliance-with-co-branded-o.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:21 -0400 Skydance and Movistar Plus have announced a two-year renewal of their strategic alliance, expanding their partnership to include co-branded original series and additional content offerings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/reese-witherspoon-partners-with-mediawan-to-acquire-hello-sunshine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/reese-witherspoon-partners-with-mediawan-to-acquire-hello-sunshine.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:02 -0400 Reese Witherspoon and Paris-based content group Mediawan have teamed up to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media, a move that reunites Witherspoon with the production company she founded in 2016. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/court-to-hear-argument-on-how-a-video-privacy-law-applies-in-the-inter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/court-to-hear-argument-on-how-a-video-privacy-law-applies-in-the-inter.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:16:14 -0400 The Supreme Court's new term kicked off with oral arguments in a case questioning the applicability of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) in the digital age. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:15:26 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-launches-support-for-vibe-coded-apps-on-play-store.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-launches-support-for-vibe-coded-apps-on-play-store.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:48 -0400 Both AI Studio and the Play Store have security policies in place to protect users and their data when running vibe-coded apps from friends, ensuring a safe environment for app sharing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/critics-choice-documentary-awards-nominations-announced-14th-leads-wit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/critics-choice-documentary-awards-nominations-announced-14th-leads-wit.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:21 -0400 Ava DuVernay's documentary '14th,' which had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, earned a leading six nominations at the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, announced Tuesday by the Critics Choice Association (CCA). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/unvaccinated-woman-dies-of-measles-in-pennsylvania.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/unvaccinated-woman-dies-of-measles-in-pennsylvania.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:07:37 -0400 A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of measles this year, according to state health officials. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brewers-win-game-1-of-nlcs-against-dodgers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brewers-win-game-1-of-nlcs-against-dodgers.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:04:05 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched a crucial Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dating-app-bumble-bought-for-1-3bn.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dating-app-bumble-bought-for-1-3bn.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:03:30 -0400 Bumble, the women-first dating app founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd, was acquired by technology investment firm Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion, with plans to transform the platform in the AI era. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ronaldo-scores-after-match-delayed-by-missile-alert.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ronaldo-scores-after-match-delayed-by-missile-alert.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:19 -0400 Cristiano Ronaldo scored his team's second goal during Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana, which was delayed by an hour due to a missile alert in Riyadh. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dispatcher-initially-thought-pike-s-botched-execution-was-a-prank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dispatcher-initially-thought-pike-s-botched-execution-was-a-prank.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:19 -0400 An initial 911 call came through to dispatchers around 8:40 p.m. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-for-preorder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-for-preorder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:06 -0400 Google also announced the availability of its new AI-powered laptop, the Googlebook, for preorder at $899, following its unveiling in May. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/census-changes-threaten-public-health-initiatives.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/census-changes-threaten-public-health-initiatives.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:41 -0400 However, critics argue that such initiatives are only part of the solution to the broader maternal mortality crisis, especially as Trump's 2025 law is expected to reduce Medicaid spending by over $900 billion over 10 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-win-over-rams.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-win-over-rams.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:08:20 -0400 In a thrilling Monday night game, the Buffalo Bills emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Rams with a 37-34 overtime win. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-s-homepod-mini-2-now-available-for-preorder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-s-homepod-mini-2-now-available-for-preorder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:21:31 -0400 The HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder starting at $149 and comes in five new colors, including green and blue. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-thunberg-joins-french-students-in-school-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-thunberg-joins-french-students-in-school-protests.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:19:21 -0400 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions on Tuesday, as the demonstrations entered their fourth week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hbo-orders-two-seasons-of-merrick-treves-animated-comedy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hbo-orders-two-seasons-of-merrick-treves-animated-comedy.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:16:50 -0400 HBO has ordered two seasons of the new animated comedy series 'Merrick & Treves,' marking the network's return to original animated content after a few years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/one-dead-several-injured-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-over.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/one-dead-several-injured-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-over.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:16:34 -0400 The accounts from ABC News, BBC (United Kingdom), and other outlets agree that one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, with the park temporarily closing similar attractions and cooperating fully with local authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/bulgarian-pm-drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/bulgarian-pm-drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:23:36 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/us-iran-war-escalates-as-trump-s-aggressive-stance-continues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/us-iran-war-escalates-as-trump-s-aggressive-stance-continues.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:16:08 -0400 Vice President JD Vance stated on Thursday that he would not impose an 'artificial timeline' on the war with Iran, emphasizing that the conflict would persist as long as Iran continues to target ships. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/nuremberg-airport-suspends-flights-amid-aviation-emergency.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/nuremberg-airport-suspends-flights-amid-aviation-emergency.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:15:17 -0400 Flight operations at Nuremberg Airport in Germany were suspended Tuesday following an unspecified airborne emergency, with authorities currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-victory-over-rams.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-victory-over-rams.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:03:47 -0400 The contest highlighted the Bills' resilience and Allen's ability to lead his team to victory in a high-pressure situation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran-amid-ukraine-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran-amid-ukraine-crisis.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:21:20 -0400 Ukrainian forces have launched long-range strikes on Russian refineries, claiming to have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, significantly impacting troop and equipment supply in the ongoing conflict. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-strike-two-ships-off-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-strike-two-ships-off-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:19:31 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced Tuesday that drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, according to ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/two-ships-attacked-one-sinks-in-drone-strikes-off-bulgaria.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/two-ships-attacked-one-sinks-in-drone-strikes-off-bulgaria.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:16:57 -0400 Two merchant ships were attacked by drones off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with one sinking, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/imf-projects-saudi-arabia-s-2027-growth-at-7-9-percent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/imf-projects-saudi-arabia-s-2027-growth-at-7-9-percent.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:28:05 -0400 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Saudi Arabia's economy to grow by 7.9 percent in 2027, outpacing the global average of 3.4 percent, according to Arabnews. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ship-sinks-in-new-drone-attack-off-bulgaria-pm-summons-russian-ambassa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ship-sinks-in-new-drone-attack-off-bulgaria-pm-summons-russian-ambassa.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:14:26 -0400 Prime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria condemned drone attacks that sank one ship and damaged another off the country's Black Sea coast, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar) and the BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:16:45 -0400 However, these claims were met with skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who stated on Monday that Russia was continuing missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.