https://warpbeat.com/ Pure news at warp speed. Real news. Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/nba-partners-with-kalshi-and-polymarket-for-prediction-markets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/nba-partners-with-kalshi-and-polymarket-for-prediction-markets.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:27:01 -0400 The NBA will designate Kalshi and Polymarket as 'preferred prediction market exchanges,' allowing them to use NBA marketing materials and intellectual property for promotions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/netflix-hires-steve-wilson-to-lead-podcast-acquisitions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/netflix-hires-steve-wilson-to-lead-podcast-acquisitions.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:26:27 -0400 The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance is expected to settle an antitrust lawsuit that sought to block the merger, according to reports on Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/2027-super-bowl-headliner-announced-jay-z-picks-himself-to-perform-for.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/2027-super-bowl-headliner-announced-jay-z-picks-himself-to-perform-for.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:25:10 -0400 Rapper Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, the NFL announced. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/harry-styles-dances-through-heartbreak-in-coming-up-roses-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/harry-styles-dances-through-heartbreak-in-coming-up-roses-video.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:17:49 -0400 'Coming Up Roses' marks the fourth track on Styles' March album 'Kiss All the Time,' which he described as reflecting his experiences and the music he was encountering at the time. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:16:44 -0400 Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions in overtime, leading to a 17-14 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-secures-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-secures-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:16:08 -0400 In the three weeks between rounds, thousands of Brazilians joined rallies and other efforts to reelect Lula, seeking to win over undecided voters and reduce the 21% abstention rate recorded in the first round. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-s-doctors-confirm-no-further-cancer-treatment-needed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-s-doctors-confirm-no-further-cancer-treatment-needed.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:13:54 -0400 Pope Leo XIV's doctors said Wednesday that final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localized and that no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/macklemore-kicks-off-free-palestine-tour-in-dublin.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/macklemore-kicks-off-free-palestine-tour-in-dublin.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:13:31 -0400 American rapper Macklemore kicked off his 'Free Palestine' tour in Dublin, Ireland, on October 26, 2023, with a sold-out show at the city's 3Arena, according to the BBC (United Kingdom) and RTE.ie (Ireland). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-defense-minister-leads-delegation-at-makkah-pact-meeting-amid-ho.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-defense-minister-leads-delegation-at-makkah-pact-meeting-amid-ho.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:12:34 -0400 Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, is leading a delegation to Tehran for talks under the Makkah Agreement, amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jwst-and-alma-reveal-a-dusty-rapidly-growing-black-hole-in-the-early-u.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jwst-and-alma-reveal-a-dusty-rapidly-growing-black-hole-in-the-early-u.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:08:11 -0400 The discovery provides a clearer picture of how galaxies and central massive black holes form and grow in the early universe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-republicans-prioritize-patriotism-over-democrats.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-republicans-prioritize-patriotism-over-democrats.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:07:15 -0400 Independents, however, prioritize honesty (34%), responsibility (32%), and integrity (31%), with only 15% selecting patriotism. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-nba-drama.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-nba-drama.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:06:00 -0400 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former teammate Jaylen Brown, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, have been trading comments that have fueled speculation about a rift between them. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jay-z-to-headline-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:05:34 -0400 Jay-Z's decision to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show comes after a week of speculation and rumors. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-kill-two-wound-35-across-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-kill-two-wound-35-across-ukraine.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:05:02 -0400 Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least two and injured 35 others over the past day, according to local authorities cited by Kyivindependent (Ukraine) and Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) on Oct. 26. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:18:58 -0400 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former teammate Jaylen Brown, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, have been trading comments that have sparked speculation about a rift between them. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/how-pregnant-women-can-protect-themselves-from-air-pollution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/how-pregnant-women-can-protect-themselves-from-air-pollution.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:17:57 -0400 The findings from this study could lead to better policies and interventions to protect pregnant women and their unborn children from the adverse effects of heat stress. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chart-of-the-week-outside-spending-in-the-general-election-has-been-co.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chart-of-the-week-outside-spending-in-the-general-election-has-been-co.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:17:04 -0400 In Serbia, early reports suggest a high voter turnout for the parliamentary election, with long queues forming outside polling stations in cities and towns. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-defeated-fl-vio-bolsonaro-ordered-to-surrender-passports.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-defeated-fl-vio-bolsonaro-ordered-to-surrender-passports.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:16:32 -0400 The Guardian and BBC (United Kingdom) reported that Bolsonaro posted a video saying the decision was based on an interview his brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, gave last Friday urging his brother to leave Brazil if he lost the election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-delivers-angelus-address-emphasizing-love-and-peace.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-delivers-angelus-address-emphasizing-love-and-peace.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:14:01 -0400 Pope Leo XIV delivered his Angelus address on October 25, 2026, in St. Peter's Square, where he emphasized the importance of loving God and others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hubert-de-la-bouillerie-editor-of-woodstock-and-witches-of-eastwick-di.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hubert-de-la-bouillerie-editor-of-woodstock-and-witches-of-eastwick-di.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:13:04 -0400 Hubert de la Bouillerie, a film editor whose credits include the influential documentary 'Woodstock' and George Miller's 'The Witches of Eastwick,' died on August 8 in Los Angeles, according to his family. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/disney-and-channel-4-announce-landmark-content-deal-in-uk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/disney-and-channel-4-announce-landmark-content-deal-in-uk.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:24:27 -0400 The deal comes as part of a broader strategy for both Disney+ and Channel 4 to expand their reach and offer more content to viewers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/thunder-s-williams-and-wallace-suffer-severe-injuries-in-season-opener.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/thunder-s-williams-and-wallace-suffer-severe-injuries-in-season-opener.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:24:08 -0400 Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace suffered severe injuries during the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, dealing a significant blow to the Thunder's championship aspirations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-charges-48-noncitizens-with-election-related-crimes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-charges-48-noncitizens-with-election-related-crimes.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:23:29 -0400 The charges come after California election officials refused to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 likely noncitizen registrants provided by the Justice Department. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/who-s-winning-the-race-for-congress.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/who-s-winning-the-race-for-congress.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:16:40 -0400 Election experts predict that Tennessee Republicans are heavily favored to win every congressional race in the state, according to a report by the Tennessee Lookout. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-bowl-projections-shift-after-week-8.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-bowl-projections-shift-after-week-8.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:15:55 -0400 The College Football Playoff field has seen notable changes, with Texas unexpectedly seeing itself out and Kentucky taking its place. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:15:41 -0400 The MMX spacecraft will spend the next year traveling to Mars and will make two landings on Phobos in 2029 to collect the samples. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/moderna-ceo-celebrates-cancer-vaccine-success.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/moderna-ceo-celebrates-cancer-vaccine-success.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:14:53 -0400 Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel expressed joy over the company's intismeran cancer vaccine's success, stating, 'We’ve been working on intismeran for 10 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-to-step-back-from-public-speaking.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-to-step-back-from-public-speaking.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:14:30 -0400 Ripperger, who has spent years explaining spiritual warfare to Catholic audiences, will use this time to focus on the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, the community of exorcist priests he founded in 2012. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-ukrainians-see-anti-corruption-progress-despite-scandals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/poll-shows-ukrainians-see-anti-corruption-progress-despite-scandals.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:48 -0400 Despite this, 55% of respondents pointed to genuine efforts to tackle corruption, while 41% said Ukraine was 'hopelessly corrupt,' seeing no signs of progress. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/naomi-kawase-heads-doha-film-festival-jury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/naomi-kawase-heads-doha-film-festival-jury.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:26 -0400 Japanese director Naomi Kawase has been named head of the jury for the main international competition at the upcoming second edition of the Doha Film Festival, which is set to run from November 15 to 22. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/an-armored-amphibian-that-lived-its-whole-life-at-sea-it-s-a-fossil-fi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/an-armored-amphibian-that-lived-its-whole-life-at-sea-it-s-a-fossil-fi.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:08:15 -0400 Researchers have identified Gerrothorax maritimus, a 237-million-year-old amphibian that lived its entire life in the sea, according to a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/neil-young-sues-trump-over-rockin-in-the-free-world-again.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/neil-young-sues-trump-over-rockin-in-the-free-world-again.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:04:25 -0400 Trump used 'Rockin’ in the Free World' when he launched his first presidential campaign at Trump Tower in June 2015, prompting Young to publicly object. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-turkish-pakistani-delegations-to-meet-iranian-officials-in-tehra.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saudi-turkish-pakistani-delegations-to-meet-iranian-officials-in-tehra.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:18:20 -0400 High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, marking the first formal joint diplomatic contact between Iran and the three-nation defensive alliance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/former-councillor-and-one-nation-candidate-dies-in-queensland-floods.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/former-councillor-and-one-nation-candidate-dies-in-queensland-floods.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:16:43 -0400 James Hansen, a dairy farmer and former councillor, was identified as the man who died in floodwaters on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, according to Nine.com.au (Australia) and The New Daily (Australia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/peltola-postpones-campaign-events-after-car-crash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/peltola-postpones-campaign-events-after-car-crash.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:15:40 -0400 Peltola sustained minor injuries that required medical attention, and her campaign manager, Cheryl Bruce, said she is in good spirits but advised to reschedule events. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-10-most-important-games-remaining-conference-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-10-most-important-games-remaining-conference-title.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:15:25 -0400 The 2026 College Football Playoff will feature 12 teams, with the highest-ranked team from the Group of 6 conferences securing the final automatic bid. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/french-church-leaders-urge-peace-amid-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/french-church-leaders-urge-peace-amid-protests.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:13:53 -0400 French Church leaders have called for peace as protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services continue to escalate into violence across the country. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-charges-former-fbi-director-comey-for-third-time-over-leak.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-charges-former-fbi-director-comey-for-third-time-over-leak.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:11:47 -0400 The Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey for a third time over alleged leaks of classified information in 2016, according to court documents unsealed Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-extends-record-to-25th-week-at-no-1.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-extends-record-to-25th-week-at-no-1.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:05:06 -0400 Langley expressed her excitement about the achievement, writing on social media, 'Let's do it for women & let's do it for country music 🫶🏻,' acknowledging the song's success. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-injure-35-over-past-day-as.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-2-injure-35-over-past-day-as.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:03:21 -0400 Kyivindependent (Ukraine) reported that Russian attacks damaged or destroyed facilities in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, and Poltava on Oct. 24-25. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ilhan-omar-defends-controversial-streamer-s-appearance-at-campaign-eve.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ilhan-omar-defends-controversial-streamer-s-appearance-at-campaign-eve.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:21:13 -0400 Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is set to appear at a campaign event with controversial streamer Hasan Piker on Monday night, despite mounting opposition from fellow Minnesota Democrats. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-alleged-overcharging.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-alleged-overcharging.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:16:19 -0400 The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General Monday, alleging the retailer routinely overcharged customers and has done so for years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-final-stretch-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-s-final-stretch-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:13:23 -0400 CBS Sports reports that approaching the season's final month, the College Football Playoff Rankings will reveal a week from Tuesday, with plenty of unsettled conference championship paths within the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/iranians-fear-war-as-u-s-and-israeli-elections-loom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/iranians-fear-war-as-u-s-and-israeli-elections-loom.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:11:39 -0400 Election analyst Adrian Beaumont wrote that if the Iran war continues until the midterm elections, with increased petrol prices and inflation, Republicans are likely to lose control of both the House and the Senate, possibly with huge losses. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/shevchuk-brings-ukraine-s-prayers-and-list-of-prisoners-to-pope-leo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/shevchuk-brings-ukraine-s-prayers-and-list-of-prisoners-to-pope-leo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:10:27 -0400 Pope Leo XIV thanked the bishops, priests, monastics, and faithful of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church for their distinctive witness of faith during the war. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-seeks-to-prosecute-comey-over-national-defense-disclosure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/doj-seeks-to-prosecute-comey-over-national-defense-disclosure.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:05:38 -0400 Comey is accused of directing a person identified as 'Individual #1' to disclose national defense information to a reporter for a national news publication, as alleged by federal prosecutors. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-voice-of-bugs-bunny-dies-at-46.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-voice-of-bugs-bunny-dies-at-46.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:05:09 -0400 Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor known for his iconic roles as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died suddenly on Sunday, October 25, at the age of 46. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-offers-1m-reward-for-voter-fraud-tips.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-offers-1m-reward-for-voter-fraud-tips.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:16:32 -0400 The reward program, called the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), allows individuals to submit tips through fraud.gov. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaire-s-demand-to.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jack-antonoff-knocks-ed-sheeran-for-caving-to-billionaire-s-demand-to.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:14:07 -0400 Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour after making pro-Palestinian statements during performances at MetLife Stadium. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eqt-to-acquire-range-resources-in-13b-deal-to-form-top-us-gas-producer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eqt-to-acquire-range-resources-in-13b-deal-to-form-top-us-gas-producer.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:08:16 -0400 EQT Corporation and Range Resources announced on October 26, 2026, an all-stock deal to merge, creating the largest natural gas producer in the United States with a pro forma enterprise value exceeding $50 billion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/mahershala-ali-stars-in-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-at-tiff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/mahershala-ali-stars-in-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-at-tiff.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:26 -0400 The title 'Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother' comes from a Hadith by the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the central role of mothers in Muslim tradition. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:06:37 -0400 Kalshi's cricket prediction markets are part of a broader initiative to expand its offerings and attract more users. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-considers-relocating-white-house-press-room.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-considers-relocating-white-house-press-room.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:04:35 -0400 President Trump is considering relocating the White House press corps to a different location, according to comments made Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/georgia-juvelis-to-step-down-as-amc-global-media-s-chief-communication.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/georgia-juvelis-to-step-down-as-amc-global-media-s-chief-communication.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:26:18 -0400 Georgia Juvelis, who has served as Chief Communications Officer at AMC Global Media for nearly two decades, announced her departure from the company at the end of 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-across-us.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-across-us.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:23:47 -0400 The CFTC is currently reviewing incentive programs across prediction markets platforms, which has prompted Kalshi to end one of its volume-based reward programs nearly a year early. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russell-brand-asked-assistant-for-female-fan-phone-numbers-court-hears.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/russell-brand-asked-assistant-for-female-fan-phone-numbers-court-hears.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:15:05 -0400 A former personal assistant of Russell Brand testified in court that he instructed her to obtain phone numbers from female fans when she first started working with him in 2006. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-playoff-race-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/college-football-playoff-race-heats-up-with-key-games-ahead.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:13:28 -0400 College Football Week 7 featured several high-profile games and upsets, including a historic day where Georgia, Texas, and Alabama all fell on the same day for the first time since 1966, according to FOX Sports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/actor-alan-dysert-dies-at-75.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/actor-alan-dysert-dies-at-75.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:06:10 -0400 Actor Alan Dysert, known best for his role as Sean Cudahy on the long-running soap opera 'All My Children,' died on Friday, October 23, at the age of 75, his wife Michele Dysert revealed in a Facebook post on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-from-government-agency-it-systems.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-from-government-agency-it-systems.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:05:46 -0400 The Department of Homeland Security has ordered civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek products and stop buying them, and the order reaches past the Chinese lab’s own apps to third-party tools built on its models. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-epstein-ties-special-counsel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-epstein-ties-special-counsel.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:05:01 -0400 House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate evidence of President Donald Trump’s alleged criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new report made public Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alan-dysert-all-my-children-actor-dies-at-75.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alan-dysert-all-my-children-actor-dies-at-75.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:18:08 -0400 Alan Dysert, who played Sean Cudahy on the long-running soap opera 'All My Children,' died on Friday, October 23, at the age of 75, his wife Michele Dysert revealed in a Facebook post on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/meta-plans-95-billion-stock-offering-for-ai-expansion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/meta-plans-95-billion-stock-offering-for-ai-expansion.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:10:12 -0400 The company’s AI expansion plans are supported by cornerstone investors, including chipmakers Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom, who have shown interest in purchasing up to $5 billion in shares. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/dhs-orders-federal-agencies-to-remove-deepseek-ai-products.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/dhs-orders-federal-agencies-to-remove-deepseek-ai-products.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:06:07 -0400 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove products developed by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek from their information technology systems, according to reports from Americanbazaaronline and Analyticsindiamag. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/skarsg-rd-and-colman-star-in-wicker-a-wicker-husband-romance.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/skarsg-rd-and-colman-star-in-wicker-a-wicker-husband-romance.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:04:51 -0400 In the new film Wicker, Alexander Skarsgård stars as the Wicker Husband, a character who forms an unlikely romance with a fisherwoman played by Olivia Colman. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-bucks-regional-shift-to-the-right-and-denies-trump-a-powerful-all.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-bucks-regional-shift-to-the-right-and-denies-trump-a-powerful-all.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:33:58 -0400 Brazilian voters re-elected leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with 51.8% of the vote, over right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who received 48.2% of the vote. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-amid-ai-expansi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/microsoft-offers-voluntary-buyouts-to-60-000-employees-amid-ai-expansi.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:17 -0400 Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman announced in a blog post that the company is offering voluntary buyouts to approximately 60,000 employees, representing about 27% of its global workforce, in Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/federal-appeals-court-skeptical-of-doj-s-california-voting-lawsuit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/federal-appeals-court-skeptical-of-doj-s-california-voting-lawsuit.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:18:10 -0400 DOJ attorney Matthew Donnelly argued that California's administration of elections infringes on the federal government's ability to enforce federal statutes barring voting by illegal immigrants. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day-2027.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day-2027.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:33 -0400 In a video message, Pope Leo XIV invited young Catholics worldwide to register for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eagles-cowboys-set-for-high-stakes-monday-night-matchup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/eagles-cowboys-set-for-high-stakes-monday-night-matchup.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:13:29 -0400 The NFL's Week 7 schedule features a high-stakes Monday night matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, with both teams needing a win in the competitive NFC East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chris-brown-gets-suspended-sentence-for-nightclub-attack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/chris-brown-gets-suspended-sentence-for-nightclub-attack.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:06:03 -0400 R&B star Chris Brown was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, following his attack on Abraham Diaw at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair in February 2023. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/the-4-stages-of-women-s-heart-health-new-framework-for-doctors-and-pat.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/the-4-stages-of-women-s-heart-health-new-framework-for-doctors-and-pat.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:04:19 -0400 In the United Kingdom, the government has unveiled a renewed Women’s Health Strategy, set to take effect on April 15, 2026, focusing on empowering women in their healthcare decisions and addressing long-standing disparities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-speaks-with-president-zelensky-calls-for-humanitarian-aid.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-speaks-with-president-zelensky-calls-for-humanitarian-aid.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:09 -0400 Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging cooperation between Ukraine and Russia to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians from Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region facing a severe humanitarian crisis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/serbian-leader-vucic-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/serbian-leader-vucic-concedes-defeat-in-parliamentary-election.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:21:46 -0400 Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the Student List in Sunday's parliamentary election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-original-star-trek-ensign-chekov-dies-at-90.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/walter-koenig-original-star-trek-ensign-chekov-dies-at-90.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:17:59 -0400 Actor Walter Koenig, best known for his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series, died Sunday night at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his representative, Zachery McGinnis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-special-counsel-in-epstein-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/house-democrats-call-for-special-counsel-in-epstein-case.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:15:14 -0400 House Judiciary Committee Democrats are calling for an independent special counsel to investigate evidence of President Donald Trump's alleged criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report made public Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-claude-bypasses-georgia-vote-data-paywall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-claude-bypasses-georgia-vote-data-paywall.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:06:51 -0400 AI model Claude bypassed a paywall and accessed publicly available US state of Georgia aggregate voter counts without human authorization, Anthropic said in a statement on Sunday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ciara-miller-and-kyle-cooke-kiss-in-summer-house-season-11-sneak-peek.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/ciara-miller-and-kyle-cooke-kiss-in-summer-house-season-11-sneak-peek.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:06:05 -0400 In a newly released preview clip, Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke engage in a passionate kiss during a game of 'OG Spin the Bottle' on Summer House Season 11. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/celtics-tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/celtics-tatum-and-brown-downplay-drama-after-trade.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:03:00 -0400 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and former teammate Jaylen Brown have downplayed any drama following Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/u-s-workers-face-rising-health-insurance-costs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/u-s-workers-face-rising-health-insurance-costs.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:17:08 -0400 The KFF survey, published on Oct. 22, highlights a persistent trend of increasing health insurance costs for U.S. workers, continuing a pattern that has lasted for decades. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/judge-rules-trump-admin-illegally-fired-comey-s-daughter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/judge-rules-trump-admin-illegally-fired-comey-s-daughter.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:45 -0400 U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey from her post as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-expands-gemini-personal-intelligence-to-cars.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-expands-gemini-personal-intelligence-to-cars.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:11:12 -0400 Gemini Personal Intelligence can help drivers with complex tasks, such as resuming earlier tasks like navigating to a coffee shop discussed the previous day, or recommending nearby restaurants based on past orders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:46 -0400 Anthropic's filing also highlights the company's transparency about the risks associated with AI. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saquon-barkley-s-return-boosts-eagles-chances-against-cowboys.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/saquon-barkley-s-return-boosts-eagles-chances-against-cowboys.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:21:11 -0400 While the Eagles are still without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, the return of Barkley could provide a much-needed boost to the team's morale and performance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japanese-prosecutors-charge-us-marine-suspected-of-robbing-and-killing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/japanese-prosecutors-charge-us-marine-suspected-of-robbing-and-killing.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:16:46 -0400 Japanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murdering and robbing a 39-year-old Japanese woman in Okinawa, according to CBS News and NBC News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/six-battleground-districts-could-determine-majority-control-of-the-wis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/six-battleground-districts-could-determine-majority-control-of-the-wis.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:15:14 -0400 The Wisconsin Senate is a key battleground for the upcoming elections, with Democrats needing to maintain their control. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hyundai-creates-rx-team-to-accelerate-atlas-humanoid-robot-production.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/hyundai-creates-rx-team-to-accelerate-atlas-humanoid-robot-production.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:14:23 -0400 Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics aim to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots across Hyundai and Kia's global plants by 2028, with an annual production capacity of 30,000 units. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:17 -0400 Both the BBC (United Kingdom) and Daily Sabah (Türkiye) agree that Anthropic's IPO could set a new record for valuation and provide a key test for the rapidly emerging AI sector. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jonathan-taylor-trade-speculation-and-arrest-of-jonathan-taylor-thomas.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/jonathan-taylor-trade-speculation-and-arrest-of-jonathan-taylor-thomas.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:16:48 -0400 Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known for his role in 'Home Improvement,' was arrested in Malibu, California, for public intoxication and obstruction. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-orders-removal-of-chinese-ai-firm-deepseek-from-government-systems.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/us-orders-removal-of-chinese-ai-firm-deepseek-from-government-systems.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:13:57 -0400 According to the BBC (United Kingdom), the order mandates the removal of DeepSeek technology from most government systems. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-unveils-details-for-blockbuster-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/anthropic-unveils-details-for-blockbuster-ipo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:58 -0400 AI giant Anthropic has unveiled plans for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) in the US, with a valuation expected to exceed SpaceX's $1.8 trillion, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-keeps-left-what-lula-s-victory-means-for-his-country-and-beyond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/brazil-keeps-left-what-lula-s-victory-means-for-his-country-and-beyond.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:20:13 -0400 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly won re-election over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, securing 51.8% of the vote, according to Brazil's electoral court. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-urges-global-youth-to-register-for-seoul-world-youth-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-urges-global-youth-to-register-for-seoul-world-youth-day.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:16:09 -0400 Pope Leo XIV has invited young Catholics worldwide to register for the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope rather than just a trip to a new city. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-standouts-early-week-8-waiver-wire-adds-to-boo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-standouts-early-week-8-waiver-wire-adds-to-boo.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:07:14 -0400 Omar Cooper Jr., Jonah Coleman, and Malik Willis are among the top waiver wire targets for Week 8, according to Sbnation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-slams-maher-as-complete-and-total-loser-in-1-300-word-post.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/trump-slams-maher-as-complete-and-total-loser-in-1-300-word-post.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:13:32 -0400 President Donald Trump unleashed a scathing 1,321-word diatribe on Truth Social on Sunday, October 26, calling comedian Bill Maher a 'complete and total loser.' The post came just nine days after Trump hosted Maher, Kid Rock, and Stephen A. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alexander-skarsgard-and-olivia-colman-on-the-joy-of-a-wicker-husband.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/alexander-skarsgard-and-olivia-colman-on-the-joy-of-a-wicker-husband.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:21:44 -0400 In the new film Wicker, Alexander Skarsgård stars as the Wicker Husband, a character who forms an unlikely romance with a fisherwoman portrayed by Olivia Colman. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/sudan-paramilitary-drone-strikes-cause-widespread-power-outages.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/sudan-paramilitary-drone-strikes-cause-widespread-power-outages.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:41:27 -0400 In addition to the power outages, the RSF drone strikes have killed at least 100 people in Khartoum and other areas since Sunday, according to residents, medical workers, and paramilitary sources. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-trip-post-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-cancels-assisi-trip-post-surgery.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:21:09 -0400 The Vatican on Friday announced that Pope Leo XIV is swiftly recovering from lung surgery and will make his first public appearance on Sunday, when he will deliver the traditional noontime Angelus Prayer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-wins-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/lula-wins-fourth-term-as-brazilian-president.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:17:06 -0400 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term in office, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, according to results from the Superior Electoral Court. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-highlights-key-standouts-and-waiver-wire-adds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/week-7-fantasy-football-highlights-key-standouts-and-waiver-wire-adds.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:18:20 -0400 Fantasy managers are advised to prioritize waiver wire adds like Concepcion and Cooper, who are still available in many leagues. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/china-s-communist-party-elite-meet-to-tighten-discipline.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/china-s-communist-party-elite-meet-to-tighten-discipline.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:14:27 -0400 Roughly 300 members of China's ruling Communist Party's Central Committee are meeting in Beijing to tighten discipline and prepare for leadership reshuffles, according to state media and reports from AFP, Al Jazeera (Qatar), Arabnews (Saudi Arabia), and Bangkokpost. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/gunmen-kill-eight-wound-34-at-funeral-in-jordan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/gunmen-kill-eight-wound-34-at-funeral-in-jordan.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:12:12 -0400 Gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hamoud, in the Karak governorate of Jordan, on October 23, killing at least eight people and wounding 34 others, according to local authorities and reports from multiple outlets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/pope-leo-xiv-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-world-youth-day.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:11:14 -0400 Pope Leo XIV has invited young Catholics worldwide to register for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, emphasizing the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-rolls-out-personal-intelligence-for-gemini-in-cars.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/26/google-rolls-out-personal-intelligence-for-gemini-in-cars.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:27:09 -0400 Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence for Gemini on Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing drivers to receive personalized responses based on their Google services, such as Gmail, Calendar, Photos, Maps, Search, and YouTube.