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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:43:51 -0400 Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the armed forces to respond immediately and without geographic limits to any enemy threats, according to a statement published on his official Telegram account on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:40:19 -0400 Buckingham Palace has said Burnham will not issue a formal apology for slavery during his trip, despite calls from countries in the region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/us-approves-2-1-billion-sale-of-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/us-approves-2-1-billion-sale-of-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:37:50 -0400 The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion, according to a statement released on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:34:56 -0400 The 'X Factor' look was a nostalgic reminder of Styles' journey from a young aspiring singer to global superstar. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/verstappen-and-lawson-penalized-for-mexico-city-gp-incident.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/verstappen-and-lawson-penalized-for-mexico-city-gp-incident.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:30:37 -0400 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson have been given grid penalties by the stewards following their “unacceptable” and “clumsy” incident during second practice in Mexico. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:30:13 -0400 Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade but has ruled out financial reparations, according to an op-ed published in The Guardian. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-and-tyrese-maxey-lead-76ers-to-victory-over-knicks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-and-tyrese-maxey-lead-76ers-to-victory-over-knicks.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:28:16 -0400 James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, scored 20 points, including a crucial tip-in with 11.9 seconds left that sealed the win. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-releases-homeview-27-2-update-with-20-wallpapers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-releases-homeview-27-2-update-with-20-wallpapers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:27:37 -0400 Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, the software for the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:26:47 -0400 The Greenville Police Department stated, 'Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:26:17 -0400 Russia forces launched 295 drones against Ukraine overnight, and battlefield positions have changed little since last year, in part because swarms of drones severely restrict troop movements. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nanotyrannus-skeleton-jodi-sells-for-47-3-million-at-auction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nanotyrannus-skeleton-jodi-sells-for-47-3-million-at-auction.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:24:20 -0400 According to Sotheby's, Jodi is one of only three relatively complete Nanotyrannus skeletons known to science, with the specimen showing over 150 anatomical differences from T. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:22:34 -0400 Russian MMA fighter Islam Makhachev announced on X on Friday night that his next fight will be one of the last in his career, hinting at a potential retirement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-capabiliti.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-capabiliti.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:19:27 -0400 According to Google's blog, Carbon shows significant gains across coding and agentic tasks, as well as critical cybersecurity defense capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/milwaukee-brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/milwaukee-brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:18:48 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:17:16 -0400 The Detroit Historical Museum's Jeremy Dimick said Houdini's shows in Detroit reflect the city's adoption of vaudeville. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:16:25 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a successful lung cancer surgery and subsequent medical clearance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:13:10 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The comedian noted that the tweet was 'three pages of who cares,' and described it as a 'longest ever' post, comparing the president to Taylor Swift. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dream-even-series-with-valkyries-in-game-6.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dream-even-series-with-valkyries-in-game-6.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:12:09 -0400 Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase expressed frustration over her team's lackadaisical start. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:11:06 -0400 Hundreds of residents in western Wisconsin attended an event in Eau Claire on Saturday to learn about organizing against the construction of data centers, according to the Hudson Star Observer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:10:10 -0400 The Spanish government is investigating the cause of the collision, which officials suggested was due to an “inexplicable” error at the central command center. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:09:35 -0400 President Trump has boasted about the oil industry's profits, noting that his personal holdings in oil and gas have also increased significantly, now worth between $22.5 million and $81.6 million, compared to $12.6 million to $46 million at the end of 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:04:32 -0400 Saharareporters notes that the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, has surpassed the country’s 2018–2020 epidemic in both cases and deaths. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:46:12 -0400 The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to isolate ballots in Alaska to investigate a potential scheme that could confuse voters. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/philip-rivers-discusses-nc-state-coaching-rumors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/philip-rivers-discusses-nc-state-coaching-rumors.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:43:15 -0400 Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers has been linked to the school's vacant head coaching position after Dave Doeren was recently fired. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ula-s-vulcan-rocket-set-for-return-to-flight-on-november-13.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ula-s-vulcan-rocket-set-for-return-to-flight-on-november-13.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:42:36 -0400 Further testing and analysis will run in parallel with the return-to-flight mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/rare-martian-meteorite-reveals-ancient-crust.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/rare-martian-meteorite-reveals-ancient-crust.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:40:26 -0400 A meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022 has been identified as a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust, dating back more than 4.1 billion years, according to a study published in the journal Science. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:37:20 -0400 A new solar power plant, designed to be extremely small at 1 megawatt, incorporates both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ios-27-2-adds-two-facetime-features-including-a-personal-favorite.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ios-27-2-adds-two-facetime-features-including-a-personal-favorite.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:36:09 -0400 Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces two new features for FaceTime: Dual Capture and Edge Light. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-ebola-outbreak-deaths-top-5-000-as-virus-spreads.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-ebola-outbreak-deaths-top-5-000-as-virus-spreads.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:35:01 -0400 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 5,000 deaths, with the virus spreading to neighboring countries, according to government data. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:33:29 -0400 Thompson found that the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security likely violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition against voter intimidation by threatening election workers with prosecution for processing ballots from voters the administration claims are ineligible. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:33:01 -0400 The study demonstrated for the first time the ability of AEM methods to detect freshwater underneath the thin layer of conductive salt water at the surface of the Great Salt Lake. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:32:10 -0400 According to the Greenville Police Department, the cause of death has been determined to be an accidental overdose involving multiple prescription medications and fentanyl. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/anthropic-is-preparing-to-go-public-a-look-at-the-company-s-plan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/anthropic-is-preparing-to-go-public-a-look-at-the-company-s-plan.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:31:52 -0400 AI giant Anthropic officially kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, setting its sights on a record-breaking raise that could surpass SpaceX’s recent $86 billion offering. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:27:23 -0400 Victor Glover, who piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, has returned to Earth and will join Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a full-time leader, the university announced Wednesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-uruguay-argentina-and-peru.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-uruguay-argentina-and-peru.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:24:49 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a tour of South America, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a successful lung cancer surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:22:58 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than two decades ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:20:21 -0400 Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to take control of the US Senate from Republicans, as voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war, and rising prices heighten the races in once-safe Republican states. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:18:52 -0400 Houdini's final performance was marked by a series of death-defying stunts, including a daring jump from Detroit's Belle Isle Bridge in 1906, where he leapt from a height of two dozen feet into frigid water while handcuffed. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:17:37 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-clinton-campaigns-for-scott-colom-in-mississippi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-clinton-campaigns-for-scott-colom-in-mississippi.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:15:18 -0400 Former President Bill Clinton will headline a campaign event on Friday in Tupelo, Mississippi, for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom, according to Mississippi Forward, a political action committee. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:10:37 -0400 Sci.News reports that the Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have observed Betelgeuse's outer atmosphere rebounding, hinting at the influence of its companion star, Siwarha. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:03:41 -0400 Maher's reaction to the tweet was a mix of shock and amusement, as he noted, 'You got me there. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:43:29 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery demise after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-s-military-losses-since-invasion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-s-military-losses-since-invasion.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:42:47 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:36:27 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees landed in the southeastern Belarusian town of Gomel, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:31:20 -0400 Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points to lead the Sixers, who took control early against the sloppy Knicks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:29:37 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, according to a new study published in Attheu. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:18:24 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a decisive 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, capping off a historic postseason run. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:18:06 -0400 The 2026 midterm elections, set for November 3, 2026, could determine control of the US Senate, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take the majority from Republicans, who currently hold a 53-47 edge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:17:08 -0400 The Daytona Beach rally marks the end of Trump's 32-day campaign push, which began in early October. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:15:31 -0400 Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, an AI model designed to handle complex cybersecurity tasks, on October 28, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:15:15 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than 20 years ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:14:03 -0400 The Trump administration had been pressuring election officials to reject certain ballots and segregate others based on allegations of noncitizen voting, prompting concerns of unprecedented interference in the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:39:04 -0400 Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, said on X that his next fight will be one of the last in his career. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:33:22 -0400 Houdini, known for his death-defying escapes, performed in Detroit 19 times between 1894 and 1926, reflecting the arc of his career from obscurity to superstardom. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:14:38 -0400 The study demonstrated for the first time the ability of AEM methods to detect freshwater underneath the thin layer of conductive salt water at the surface of the Great Salt Lake. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:11:04 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-s-threats-against-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-s-threats-against-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:07:59 -0400 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/solar-power-plant-incorporates-fossil-fuel-backup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/solar-power-plant-incorporates-fossil-fuel-backup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:06:17 -0400 A new solar power plant, designed to be extremely small at 1 megawatt, incorporates both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:04:38 -0400 AOL.com and Newsweek reported that the shooting disrupted the evening at the commercial complex hours before Halloween celebrations began on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:53:02 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees from Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, on Saturday, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:50:33 -0400 Polish President Karol Nawrocki interrupted his flight to Senegal and returned home after police secured the Constitutional Tribunal amid protests over the suspension of its president. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/after-flying-past-the-moon-an-artemis-ii-astronaut-lands-at-a-new-job.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/after-flying-past-the-moon-an-artemis-ii-astronaut-lands-at-a-new-job.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:40:13 -0400 The university’s announcement came as NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts, including Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, splashing down safely off the coast of California. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:32 -0400 Michael Douglas provided a rare update on his longtime friend Jack Nicholson during a promotional event for his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' in Swansea, Wales. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:15 -0400 Foreign Policy, based in Washington, D.C., has published an argument that a new war with Iran would be catastrophic for U.S. leadership in the Middle East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:21:38 -0400 Trump emphasized the importance of the election, stating, 'This election shouldn't be about the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:20:46 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than 20 years ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:11:33 -0400 All sources agree that Gemini 4 Carbon is Google's latest AI model with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities and improved performance in coding and complex tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:07:02 -0400 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:47:38 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a significant body of freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake playa, a finding that could reshape our understanding of subsurface water flow in the region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:32:15 -0400 The Senate blocked a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:17:24 -0400 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:12:02 -0400 Maher also mentioned that Trump had called the dinner a 'total waste of time' last year, and that he had expected praise from Trump, who is 80, since Maher is 70. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:42:08 -0400 The Pixel 11 series is also part of this early Black Friday deal spree, with the Pixel 11 priced at $699 and the Pixel 11 Pro at $799, matching historical lows. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:39:47 -0400 Organized by the youth initiative 'Gen Z regelt' — roughly 'Gen Z’s got this' — the protests are scheduled in over 30 cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:32:31 -0400 The DOJ is also trying to force Washington state to segregate ballots from hundreds of people it alleges are noncitizens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:42:31 -0400 President Donald Trump held a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday, October 30, at the Ocean Center Convention Center, to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:41:07 -0400 The Atlanta Dream dominated Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, racing out to a 32-15 lead in the first quarter that they never relinquished, securing a 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:36:58 -0400 The Emerson College poll suggests that in a competitive Senate race, Hamilton is leading with 49 percent support, while Marshall has 45 percent. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:35:57 -0400 Germany and France are preparing for potential protests this Halloween weekend, with concerns over rising prices and youth unemployment. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:19:11 -0400 LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers win 98-93 over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:16:29 -0400 Catholic bishops who participated in a prayer session with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office last week now say they felt manipulated by White House officials, according to a letter titled 'A Public Apology' from Bishop Thomas Grob. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/10-saints-from-uruguay-argentina-and-peru-to-get-to-know-ahead-of-pope.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/10-saints-from-uruguay-argentina-and-peru-to-get-to-know-ahead-of-pope.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:10:44 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a medical clearance after undergoing lung cancer surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:08:30 -0400 SciTechDaily reports that a dinosaur fossil unearthed in England more than 20 years ago has been identified as a new genus and species, named Paludohadros proudlovii. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:31:54 -0400 The discovery is named in honor of Will Proudlove, who had a strong interest in the fossils exposed by quarrying operations but died at age 35, shortly before the dinosaur was discovered. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:07:47 -0400 Variety noted that Maher opened his new episode of Real Time by addressing Trump’s tirade, comparing the president to Taylor Swift. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:30:03 -0400 The plant-eating dinosaur lived about 125 million years ago, during a time when southern England was covered in muddy wetlands. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-replaces-defective-iphone-duos-after-screen-issues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-replaces-defective-iphone-duos-after-screen-issues.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:53:44 -0400 Some customers have reported success taking their defective phones to Apple stores for replacement, but spares may be in short supply. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-wi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-wi.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:45:14 -0400 The owners of rights to much of Elvis Presley’s song catalog have sued Anthropic, claiming the artificial-intelligence giant used his songs without permission to train its online agent Claude.