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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-imposes-sanctions-on-international-criminal-court.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-imposes-sanctions-on-international-criminal-court.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:29:08 -0400 The United States on Friday announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), vowing to cripple the tribunal's operations just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a former ICC judge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/7-6-magnitude-earthquake-hits-panama-triggers-tsunami-warnings.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/7-6-magnitude-earthquake-hits-panama-triggers-tsunami-warnings.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:26:43 -0400 Tsunami warnings were issued for coastal areas of Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and other parts of Central and South America, with potential waves reaching up to 10 feet above tide levels. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ravens-rule-out-lamar-jackson-for-week-5-matchup-vs-falcons-due-to-ank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ravens-rule-out-lamar-jackson-for-week-5-matchup-vs-falcons-due-to-ank.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:22:06 -0400 The Ravens could face further challenges as Jackson has only an outside chance of playing in the upcoming Sunday Night Football game against the Falcons. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/katie-zacharia-offered-role-as-white-house-press-secretary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/katie-zacharia-offered-role-as-white-house-press-secretary.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:21:27 -0400 Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been offered the role of White House press secretary by President Donald Trump, a White House official told CBS News on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/black-bear-acquires-honeymoon-funeral-starring-ferguson-lee-coon.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/black-bear-acquires-honeymoon-funeral-starring-ferguson-lee-coon.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:18:10 -0400 Black Bear has acquired domestic rights to the romantic comedy 'Honeymoon / Funeral,' starring Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and Carrie Coon, from MRC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/houthis-claim-responsibility-for-riyadh-airport-attacks-escalating.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/houthis-claim-responsibility-for-riyadh-airport-attacks-escalating.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:53 -0400 Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which killed three people, including a Saudia pilot, and injured dozens more, according to Saudi aviation authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/anthropic-bans-cruel-treatment-of-ai-systems.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/anthropic-bans-cruel-treatment-of-ai-systems.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:13:53 -0400 The policy update reflects growing concerns about the ethical treatment of AI systems, as highlighted by the lack of explicit mention of 'model welfare' in the announcement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/russian-war-blogger-arrested-in-montenegro-over-destabilization-plot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/russian-war-blogger-arrested-in-montenegro-over-destabilization-plot.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:13:07 -0400 Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced on Friday that the country had arrested Mikhail Zvinchuk, a prominent Russian war blogger and former military officer, along with four other Russian nationals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/aaron-sorkin-s-the-social-reckoning-debuts-with-whistleblower-frances.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/aaron-sorkin-s-the-social-reckoning-debuts-with-whistleblower-frances.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:22 -0400 Sorkin, known for his dialogue-driven films, has been criticized for his preachy writing style in 'The Social Reckoning.' Critics argue that the film's portrayal of social media's role in political unrest, including the January 6 insurrection, is heavy-handed. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/legendary-bears-coach-mike-ditka-dies-at-86.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/legendary-bears-coach-mike-ditka-dies-at-86.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:01 -0400 The Ditka family released a statement saying, 'While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/uk-announces-71m-winter-aid-and-new-sanctions-on-russia.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/uk-announces-71m-winter-aid-and-new-sanctions-on-russia.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:10:45 -0400 The latest sanctions package includes around 40 new measures, bringing the total number of UK sanctions on Russia to cover more than 90% of Russia’s oil production capacity, according to the UK government. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/uae-omani-flydubai-co-pilot-planned-suicide-attack-on-ben-gurion-airpo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/uae-omani-flydubai-co-pilot-planned-suicide-attack-on-ben-gurion-airpo.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:09:16 -0400 Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and Rnz (New Zealand) stated that the co-pilot had planned to crash the aircraft into the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport, aiming to cause mass casualties. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-treasury-yields-near-6-pressuring-markets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-treasury-yields-near-6-pressuring-markets.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:08:17 -0400 The US Treasury yield's climb to near 6% is pressuring Wall Street and global markets, with some analysts suggesting that smart investors no longer need to chase speculative, high-risk assets just to beat inflation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/verstappen-secures-sprint-pole-at-singapore-gp.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/verstappen-secures-sprint-pole-at-singapore-gp.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:05:38 -0400 Max Verstappen secured pole position for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix, with George Russell joining him on the front row, according to reports from BBC (United Kingdom) and Arnnewscentre (United Arab Emirates). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/avatar-seven-havens-renewed-for-books-3-and-4-at-paramount.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/avatar-seven-havens-renewed-for-books-3-and-4-at-paramount.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:04:05 -0400 At New York Comic Con today, co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko revealed that 'Avatar: Seven Havens' has been officially renewed for Books 3 and 4 on Paramount+. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/who-takes-f1-sprint-pole-at-the-singapore-grand-prix.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/who-takes-f1-sprint-pole-at-the-singapore-grand-prix.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:11:18 -0400 Max Verstappen secured pole position for the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix, with George Russell joining him on the front row. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/musk-sues-over-new-documentary-at-venice-film-festival.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/musk-sues-over-new-documentary-at-venice-film-festival.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:09 -0400 The documentary, directed by Alex Gibney, premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday and runs for nearly four hours, with a 10-minute intermission, as reported by BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/avatar-seven-havens-renewed-for-seasons-3-and-4-at-paramount.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/avatar-seven-havens-renewed-for-seasons-3-and-4-at-paramount.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:19:35 -0400 Moderator Janet Varney unveiled special in-game 'Avatar: Seven Havens' colorways for the full roster of playable characters and Sonam’s temple stage. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/elon-musk-documentary-premieres-at-venice-film-festival.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/elon-musk-documentary-premieres-at-venice-film-festival.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:17:31 -0400 The four-hour documentary "Musk," directed by Alex Gibney, premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, offering a critical look at Elon Musk, the world's richest man. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-fires-three-safety-researchers-over-alleged-breach.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-fires-three-safety-researchers-over-alleged-breach.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:09:32 -0400 OpenAI has fired three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Mikita Balesni, and Tomek Korbak, after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-hospitalized-mid-concert.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/journey-drummer-deen-castronovo-hospitalized-mid-concert.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:08:45 -0400 Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was rushed to the hospital during a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after suffering a medical emergency. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/two-renoir-paintings-recovered-after-museum-heist.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/two-renoir-paintings-recovered-after-museum-heist.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:09:00 -0400 Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been recovered, and six people arrested, according to ABC News (United States) and DW (Germany). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/robby-hoffman-returns-to-netflix-with-second-stand-up-special.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/robby-hoffman-returns-to-netflix-with-second-stand-up-special.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:15:27 -0400 Comedian Robby Hoffman is set to return to Netflix with her second hour-long stand-up special, following her 2025 debut titled 'Robby Hoffman: Wake Up,' which was directed by John Mulaney. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/houthis-claim-responsibility-for-riyadh-airport-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/houthis-claim-responsibility-for-riyadh-airport-attacks.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:05:11 -0400 Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing three people including a pilot, according to reports by Newswire (Sri Lanka) and Oman Observer (Oman). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/french-student-protests-intensify-amid-government-struggles.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/french-student-protests-intensify-amid-government-struggles.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:14:46 -0400 The protests have garnered significant attention from various publications, highlighting the widespread discontent among students and the challenges the French government faces in resolving the crisis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-stands-firm-on-firing-safety-researchers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-stands-firm-on-firing-safety-researchers.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:07:32 -0400 OpenAI has fired three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/saudia-pilot-killed-in-riyadh-airport-attack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/saudia-pilot-killed-in-riyadh-airport-attack.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:06:17 -0400 The attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport are part of an escalating Houthi campaign against Saudi aviation infrastructure, according to reports by Aerospace Global News and The Killeen Daily Herald. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-set-for-friday.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-set-for-friday.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:03:31 -0400 Carson, who was in Iceland at the time of the announcement, expressed surprise and happiness upon receiving the news. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-to-livestream-hasan-s-execution-by-firing-squad.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/us-to-livestream-hasan-s-execution-by-firing-squad.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:16:06 -0400 The execution, set for December 3, will be the first military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/french-student-protests-continue-as-government-seeks-way-out-of-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/french-student-protests-continue-as-government-seeks-way-out-of-crisis.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:10:32 -0400 Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations until the government addresses their concerns. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/navi-pillay-wins-nobel-peace-prize-for-promoting-international-law.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/navi-pillay-wins-nobel-peace-prize-for-promoting-international-law.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:19:25 -0400 The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to South African judge Navi Pillay, who has been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-firms-up-decision-to-fire-safety-researchers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/openai-firms-up-decision-to-fire-safety-researchers.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:03:07 -0400 OpenAI has reaffirmed its decision to terminate three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, for mishandling sensitive information outside established company procedures, according to a spokesperson's statement to the BBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ice-agent-shoots-man-in-new-york-city-during-immigration-raid.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ice-agent-shoots-man-in-new-york-city-during-immigration-raid.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:10:33 -0400 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in New York City on Thursday during a targeted enforcement operation, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar) and the BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/lebron-james-debuts-with-76ers-in-pre-season-loss.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/lebron-james-debuts-with-76ers-in-pre-season-loss.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:02:15 -0400 LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game against the Brooklyn Nets, but the team suffered a 114-108 defeat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/james-suffers-defeat-on-76ers-debut-in-pre-season.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/james-suffers-defeat-on-76ers-debut-in-pre-season.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:13:09 -0400 LeBron James made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game against the Brooklyn Nets, but the team fell to a 114-108 defeat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ice-agent-shoots-man-in-new-york-city-during-targeted-enforcement.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/ice-agent-shoots-man-in-new-york-city-during-targeted-enforcement.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:10:46 -0400 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot a man in New York City on Thursday during a targeted enforcement operation, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar) and the BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/obama-to-rally-for-el-sayed-despite-past-criticisms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/obama-to-rally-for-el-sayed-despite-past-criticisms.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:17:29 -0400 Despite these criticisms, Obama has agreed to campaign for El-Sayed, who is facing Republican Mike Rogers in the November election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/amazon-launches-new-alexa-tablets-ditches-fire-branding.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/amazon-launches-new-alexa-tablets-ditches-fire-branding.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:16:34 -0400 Amazon has unveiled a new line of Alexa Tablets, replacing its Fire tablets and offering a dedicated reading mode. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/michigan-senate-debate-turns-rancorous-as-rogers-el-sayed-trade-barbs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/michigan-senate-debate-turns-rancorous-as-rogers-el-sayed-trade-barbs.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:15:54 -0400 At the top of Thursday's debate, what began as a discussion about affordability quickly devolved into personal attacks, with Rogers repeatedly questioning El-Sayed's medical credentials and accusing him of misleading voters. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/isaias-intensifies-into-category-2-hurricane-threatening-gulf-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/isaias-intensifies-into-category-2-hurricane-threatening-gulf-coast.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:10:02 -0400 The storm is expected to jog east-northeast for another day before turning sharply toward the northern Gulf Coast, further intensifying. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/nfl-experts-offer-week-5-picks-predictions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/09/nfl-experts-offer-week-5-picks-predictions.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:06:06 -0400 NFL experts are offering their picks and predictions for Week 5, with a slate of games that includes high-profile matchups and potential upsets.