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Clean signal. en-us 15 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/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 09:12:53 -0400 Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been recovered, and six suspects have been arrested, local authorities announced Friday. 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/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 09:06:19 -0400 Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) reported that the attack targeted airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft, while Newswire (Sri Lanka) noted that debris from an intercepted missile also damaged a kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh. 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 09:04:24 -0400 OpenAI has fired three safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, for mishandling sensitive information, according to the company. 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 09:03:36 -0400 The Guardian reported that Carlberg said Carson was 'very taken by surprise' when she told her the news over the phone just before the announcement. 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/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 08:05:17 -0400 The UK’s latest sanctions package, announced on Oct. 1, includes provisions that authorize President Donald Trump to levy 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian crude and natural gas, as well as the top five countries aiding Russia's energy sanctions evasion. 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 07:04:49 -0400 Sorkin's script delves into the tension between growth and safety, with Haugen alarmed by the radicalization of users on Facebook. 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.