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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/taylor-swift-performs-at-academy-museum-gala-raising-over-14m.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/taylor-swift-performs-at-academy-museum-gala-raising-over-14m.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:19:16 -0400 Taylor Swift was among the guests at the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Miracle Mile in Los Angeles on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:12:05 -0400 In a thrilling overtime game, Miami narrowly edged Florida State 43-35, surviving two controversial Hail Mary plays. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:10:51 -0400 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh refrained from giving any preview of the central bank's October 27-28 meeting decision on interest rates, leading the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to rise to near 0.5650 on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:09:36 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), known for its efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:08:24 -0400 Agathe Foucault, a spokesperson for the national police, told RTL radio that more than 600 police officers had been injured in the clashes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-fans-witness-thrilling-scenes-across-the-country.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-fans-witness-thrilling-scenes-across-the-country.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:08:07 -0400 College Football Week 3 featured a slate of action, including a stunning upset at Kyle Field and impressive performances across the country. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:07:46 -0400 Sergei Loznitsa's 'Imperium' was awarded the Best Film prize at the 70th BFI London Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday, October 18, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:07:21 -0400 Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mmx-mission-to-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mmx-mission-to-phobos.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:57 -0400 According to Tom Statler, part of the NASA team collaborating on the mission, the samples could reveal how Phobos and its sibling Deimos formed, potentially shedding light on how Earth and other inner planets acquired water and organic compounds. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-upsets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-upsets.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:39 -0400 College Football Week 7 brought a series of high-profile games and upsets, with FOX Sports reporting that Georgia, Texas, and Alabama all fell on the same day for the first time since 1966. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-day-tenure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-day-tenure.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:04 -0400 President Donald Trump fired Katie Zacharia as his White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she started the role. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/california-voters-to-decide-on-novel-billionaire-tax-proposal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/california-voters-to-decide-on-novel-billionaire-tax-proposal.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:05:42 -0400 Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman, economists who helped draft the proposal, argue that the nation’s wealthiest households face comparatively low overall tax rates. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/air-force-service-member-dies-in-rappelling-accident-before-utsa-navy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/air-force-service-member-dies-in-rappelling-accident-before-utsa-navy.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:03:46 -0400 A member of the Air Force died from injuries sustained during a pregame rappelling demonstration before UTSA's football game against Navy on Saturday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/russia-s-rassvet-satellite-network-could-enable-real-time-strikes-on-u.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/russia-s-rassvet-satellite-network-could-enable-real-time-strikes-on-u.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:31:03 -0400 Ukraine's presidential adviser on defense technologies, Serhii Beskrestnov, warned that Russia is deploying its low-Earth orbit satellite network, Rassvet, which could enable Russian operators to control strike drones. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-brief-tenure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-brief-tenure.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:24:06 -0400 Zacharia's tenure was marked by a contentious first press briefing on Tuesday, where she took questions from only three reporters, all from conservative-leaning or Trump-friendly outlets, and left after just 14 minutes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:22:20 -0400 Masked settlers wielding metal bars attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:15:26 -0400 The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether and when a federal court can throw out an agency’s action or rule in its entirety, focusing on a case involving the No Surprises Act. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:14:13 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Kyiv would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying U.S. President Donald Trump's call for an 'energy ceasefire' over the weekend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:33 -0400 Martinez confirmed that the operation went well and that he expects to be back in a few weeks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-day-shifts-focus-to-voting.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-day-shifts-focus-to-voting.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:05:54 -0400 At the Lincoln Memorial, protesters carried signs reading 'VOTE EARLY' and 'We're done sending a message,' indicating a shift from previous demonstrations focused on protesting Trump and his administration. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-error-in-notre-dame-byu-ending-says-irish-had-1-second-l.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-error-in-notre-dame-byu-ending-says-irish-had-1-second-l.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:05:32 -0400 According to the conference, the play should have ended with one second left, giving Notre Dame another chance to run a final play. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-s-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-s-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:15:57 -0400 Martinez posted on Instagram after the surgery, thanking supporters and confirming his return in a few weeks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-london-game-2026-houston-texans-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-set-for-we.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-london-game-2026-houston-texans-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-set-for-we.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:13:01 -0400 The NFL's international expansion continues with the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars set to play at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:10:04 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), known for its efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-martian-moon-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-martian-moon-phobos.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:07:37 -0400 Once the map is complete, the spacecraft will land on Phobos to drop off a small rover called IDEFIX and collect samples using two different devices: one that shoots a puff of gas to collect dust and pebbles, and another that blasts a hollow cylinder into the ground to retrieve deeper samples. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/4-takeaways-from-a-voting-focused-no-kings-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/4-takeaways-from-a-voting-focused-no-kings-day.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:06:25 -0400 The No Kings coalition's shift from protest to voter mobilization reflects a strategic pivot in their approach to political engagement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/mexico-s-pacific-coast-braces-for-hurricane-polo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/mexico-s-pacific-coast-braces-for-hurricane-polo.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:05:43 -0400 The Pacific coast of Mexico is bracing for another major storm, Hurricane Polo, after a series of devastating hurricanes this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-refs-error-in-notre-dame-byu-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-refs-error-in-notre-dame-byu-game.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:21:56 -0400 Fans and analysts immediately noticed that there should have been one second left on the clock, giving Notre Dame a chance to run another play. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:13:18 -0400 Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, said there were no clinical reasons why the trip should not take place. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:11:27 -0400 Martinez posted on Instagram from his hospital bed, thanking supporters and confirming he would be back in a few weeks, as reported by Tottenham Independent (United Kingdom) and Pulse Ghana (Ghana). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-prayer-after-discharge-from-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-prayer-after-discharge-from-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:09:25 -0400 Pope Leo XIV led pilgrims in prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, just one day after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital following surgery for lung cancer, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Kyivpost (Ukraine). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/rubio-departs-for-central-asia-to-boost-us-commercial-and-energy-ties.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/rubio-departs-for-central-asia-to-boost-us-commercial-and-energy-ties.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:27:29 -0400 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Central and South Asia, leading a delegation of 200 business leaders to advance commercial diplomacy and secure alternative energy and rare earth supply chains. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:16:45 -0400 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Israel to take stronger action against settler violence in the West Bank, following an attack on American photojournalist Heidi Levine. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-pilgrims-in-prayer-after-hospital-discharge.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-pilgrims-in-prayer-after-hospital-discharge.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:13:36 -0400 Pope Leo XIV surprised Catholics around the world by leading pilgrims in prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, just four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:12:57 -0400 College Football Week 7 is set to feature several high-profile games, including the matchup between No. 3 Miami and Florida State, which ended in a double-overtime thriller with Miami emerging victorious 43-35. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/ilhan-omar-s-sister-s-phone-seized-before-home-raid.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/ilhan-omar-s-sister-s-phone-seized-before-home-raid.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:11:41 -0400 Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, had her phone seized earlier this year as federal investigators began looking into whether Omar and her relatives lied or omitted crucial information in immigration paperwork filed since moving to the United States in the 1990s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:07:49 -0400 Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:25:47 -0400 On October 27, Israel will hold a parliamentary election that could have significant implications for its Arab minority, who make up about 20-21 percent of the population. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:16:06 -0400 Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed Saturday that a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta had resulted in fatalities and injuries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:09 -0400 Protesters in Albania have said they will accept nothing less than Rama’s resignation, describing him as a “public enemy”. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:15:26 -0400 A large fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in casualties among military personnel, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Nine.com.au (Australia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:08:46 -0400 The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom announced on Saturday that they would not pursue a criminal investigation into a social media post by Sarah Helm, the wife of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:19:07 -0400 The Miami Hurricanes survived a dramatic comeback by the Florida State Seminoles, winning 43-35 in a game that will be remembered for its controversial finish. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:13:29 -0400 Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran strategy during a CBS News town hall, addressing voter concerns about high gas prices and economic challenges.