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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/man-admits-targeting-muslims-africans-in-paris-suburbs-shooting.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/man-admits-targeting-muslims-africans-in-paris-suburbs-shooting.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:44:47 -0400 Kevin T. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/judge-blocks-trump-admin-s-strict-medicaid-work-requirements.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/judge-blocks-trump-admin-s-strict-medicaid-work-requirements.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:43:54 -0400 CMS had raised the bar for the definition of 'medically frail,' requiring individuals to show that their conditions significantly impair their ability to comply with Medicaid work requirements. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-inflation-surges-as-third-quarter-gdp-exceeds-expectations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-inflation-surges-as-third-quarter-gdp-exceeds-expectations.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:38 -0400 Monetary policy expectations and interest-rate differentials provided additional support for the Australian dollar, as market participants focused on upcoming global inflation readings and commodity price trajectories. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/bears-acquire-all-pro-dt-simmons-in-blockbuster-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/bears-acquire-all-pro-dt-simmons-in-blockbuster-trade.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:39:45 -0400 Simmons, who was a first-team All-Pro last season with 11 sacks, expressed his focus on the present, saying, 'I'm never looking ahead. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alphabet-reports-q3-2026-revenue-of-127-6-billion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alphabet-reports-q3-2026-revenue-of-127-6-billion.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:39:11 -0400 Alphabet reported Q3 2026 earnings with $127.6 billion in revenue, marking a 25% increase from the same period in 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doj-issues-new-subpoenas-in-alaska-senate-race-investigation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doj-issues-new-subpoenas-in-alaska-senate-race-investigation.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:38:11 -0400 It is not known by The Alaska Story who received the subpoenas, what documents or testimony investigators are seeking, or which individuals may be targets of the investigation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jennifer-lawrence-confronts-unapproved-crew-during-nude-scene.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jennifer-lawrence-confronts-unapproved-crew-during-nude-scene.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:37:31 -0400 Lawrence recalled the incident during a nude scene where she noticed unauthorized crew members present on set. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hong-kong-leader-apologizes-for-deadly-residential-fire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hong-kong-leader-apologizes-for-deadly-residential-fire.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:37:07 -0400 Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee apologized on Oct 29 for the deadly blaze that killed 168 people in the city in November 2025, as he released an independent report that held four government departments partially responsible. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/when-does-each-2026-f1-driver-s-contract-expire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/when-does-each-2026-f1-driver-s-contract-expire.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:36:10 -0400 The Race reports that Charles Leclerc's contract with Ferrari has been extended, keeping him with the team until at least 2030, the longest driver contract in Formula 1. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-peltola-campaign-over-decoy-dan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-peltola-campaign-over-decoy-dan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:35:28 -0400 Alaska's Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Wednesday ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign after a New York Times report that people aligned with the campaign helped recruit a candidate with the same first and last name as her main opponent, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-eyes-season-3-shakeup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-eyes-season-3-shakeup.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:35:04 -0400 Apple TV and Legendary Television are reportedly in talks to renew 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' for a third season, but with major changes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/utah-charges-kalshi-and-its-ceo-with-illegal-gambling-promotion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/utah-charges-kalshi-and-its-ceo-with-illegal-gambling-promotion.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:34:47 -0400 The 14-count filing includes one second-degree felony count alleging a pattern of unlawful activity, 12 third-degree felony counts of online gambling promotion, and one misdemeanor count of general gambling promotion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/deadly-train-accident-in-spain-the-church-joins-in-grief.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/deadly-train-accident-in-spain-the-church-joins-in-grief.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:34:26 -0400 At least 68 people were killed and dozens more injured when two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in the province of Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday morning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/colts-jonathan-taylor-addresses-trade-rumors-focuses-on-upcoming-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/colts-jonathan-taylor-addresses-trade-rumors-focuses-on-upcoming-game.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:33:46 -0400 The Indianapolis Colts fire sale has one big name as the main focus as the trade deadline comes near, and that is running back Jonathan Taylor. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-acquire-instacart-for-17-billion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-acquire-instacart-for-17-billion.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:33:26 -0400 Instacart, legally incorporated as Maplebear, would gain DoorDash’s broader delivery network and its large consumer base. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serbian-students-list-wins-election-unseating-vucic.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serbian-students-list-wins-election-unseating-vucic.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:31:21 -0400 The Student List secured an absolute majority in the snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, October 25, with 52.71% of the vote and 140 out of 250 seats in the National Assembly, according to preliminary results. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/japan-s-video-game-rankings-october-12-18.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/japan-s-video-game-rankings-october-12-18.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:33 -0400 CBS Sports has released its latest college football rankings after a tumultuous Week 4, which saw eight Top 25 teams fall to unexpected defeats. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-gdp-surges-to-3-4-in-third-quarter-exceeding-expectations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-gdp-surges-to-3-4-in-third-quarter-exceeding-expectations.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:29:03 -0400 The US economy saw a significant boost in the third quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing at an annualized rate of 3.4%, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jordan-s-christians-are-citizens-not-guests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jordan-s-christians-are-citizens-not-guests.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:28:26 -0400 According to Americamagazine, Israel’s Stat-Net Research Institute projects a voter turnout of 63 percent among Arab citizens of Israel on Oct. 27, with Arab Christians representing about 1.5 percent of the total vote. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/reddit-launches-for-you-and-following-feeds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/reddit-launches-for-you-and-following-feeds.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:28:06 -0400 Reddit is rolling out two new feeds, For You and Following, similar to those on TikTok, to help users discover content and communities more easily. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-era-doj-found-evidence-of-omar-s-alleged-brother-marriage-fraud.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-era-doj-found-evidence-of-omar-s-alleged-brother-marriage-fraud.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:27:22 -0400 Federal agents under the Obama administration investigated Rep. Ilhan Omar's marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, finding some evidence that it was fraudulent, according to a new report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russell-brand-s-wife-defends-him-at-rape-trial.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russell-brand-s-wife-defends-him-at-rape-trial.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:27:05 -0400 At Southwark Crown Court in London, Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, testified in his defense, describing him as a 'caring. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/packers-vs-panthers-green-bay-favored-to-win-thursday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/packers-vs-panthers-green-bay-favored-to-win-thursday-night-football.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:25:49 -0400 According to charting data from Pro Football Focus, Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold has connected on 8-of-12 passes over 20 yards this season for 286 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-oct-30.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-oct-30.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:25:32 -0400 Russia has announced it will immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global markets, according to Newscord. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/spain-train-crash-kills-68-injures-many.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/spain-train-crash-kills-68-injures-many.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:24:52 -0400 A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, prompting three days of national mourning in Spain. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/deepseek-and-moonshot-ai-use-openai-s-gpt-6-astra-for-model-training.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/deepseek-and-moonshot-ai-use-openai-s-gpt-6-astra-for-model-training.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:24:05 -0400 Chinese AI labs DeepSeek and Moonshot AI have used outputs from OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to develop their latest models, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/u-s-bishops-urge-catholic-voters-to-start-with-faith.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/u-s-bishops-urge-catholic-voters-to-start-with-faith.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:23:14 -0400 Ahead of the contentious 2026 U.S. midterm elections, the U.S. bishops are urging Catholic voters to form their consciences in light of their faith and discern their vote informed by the teachings of the Church. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pentagon-fires-top-general-for-alleged-leaks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pentagon-fires-top-general-for-alleged-leaks.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:20 -0400 According to a Pentagon official, Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia failed three polygraph tests concerning the disclosure of classified information to the press. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ftc-probes-major-companies-over-personal-data-pricing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ftc-probes-major-companies-over-personal-data-pricing.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:21:05 -0400 FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced Wednesday that the agency is examining whether major companies are using personal data to charge different prices to customers for the same products and services or to determine gig workers' compensation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/colorado-qb-julian-lewis-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/colorado-qb-julian-lewis-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:18:28 -0400 Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis was hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency at the team's athletic facility, his father, T. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-urges-europe-to-rediscover-christian-roots-for-peace.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-urges-europe-to-rediscover-christian-roots-for-peace.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:17:41 -0400 Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today’s wars, as he wrapped up his visit to France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-starred-as-captain-picard.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-starred-as-captain-picard.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:17:21 -0400 Sir Patrick Stewart, the internationally acclaimed British actor who brought Captain Jean-Luc Picard to life in Star Trek and portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise, died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the age of 86. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/midterm-ad-war-set-to-break-records-at-over-11-billion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/midterm-ad-war-set-to-break-records-at-over-11-billion.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:15:56 -0400 The midterm ad war is set to become the most expensive on record, with spending expected to exceed $11 billion, according to AdImpact. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/north-korea-fires-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-into-sea-of-japan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/north-korea-fires-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-into-sea-of-japan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:14:01 -0400 North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alphabet-and-microsoft-report-ai-surge-soaring-infrastructure-costs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alphabet-and-microsoft-report-ai-surge-soaring-infrastructure-costs.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:11:29 -0400 Microsoft and Alphabet reported significant growth in artificial intelligence (AI) demand during their quarterly earnings, with both companies pouring billions into infrastructure to support the expanding industry. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/cbs-sports-unveils-2026-27-college-basketball-state-rankings.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/cbs-sports-unveils-2026-27-college-basketball-state-rankings.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:10:52 -0400 CBS Sports has unveiled its rankings for the best college basketball team in each state for the 2026-27 season, featuring a map filled with 50 college logos, signaling the start of the new season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-secures-ceasefire-in-oleshky.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-secures-ceasefire-in-oleshky.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:10:26 -0400 Pope Leo XIV personally appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging cooperation to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians from Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region under Russian occupation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/fallon-and-curtis-parody-holmes-on-tonight-show.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/fallon-and-curtis-parody-holmes-on-tonight-show.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:08:50 -0400 Curtis, known for her impeccable impersonations, captured Holmes' stiff demeanor and unsettling facade, while Fallon adopted Fielder's deadpan delivery and unsettling earnestness. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russian-drone-strike-kills-13-at-ukrainian-train-station.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russian-drone-strike-kills-13-at-ukrainian-train-station.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:06:20 -0400 A Russian drone struck a crowded platform at a railway station in Dnipro, Ukraine, on Thursday, killing at least 13 people, according to reports from Arabnews and Punchng. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-expands-cricket-prediction-markets-to-all-us-users.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-expands-cricket-prediction-markets-to-all-us-users.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:05:36 -0400 Phantom, a crypto wallet, announced on October 28 that it has expanded Kalshi-powered prediction markets to all eligible US users, according to Altcoinbuzz. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/byron-allen-sells-entire-stake-in-starz.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/byron-allen-sells-entire-stake-in-starz.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:04:23 -0400 Byron Allen, the media mogul behind Allen Media Group, has sold his entire 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment, according to a filing with the SEC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ukraine-s-economy-shrinks-as-russian-strikes-intensify.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ukraine-s-economy-shrinks-as-russian-strikes-intensify.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:04:04 -0400 Despite the conflicting reports on the reasons for rising diesel prices, both Aapnews and BBC agree that Ukraine's sustained campaign of drone attacks on Russian-occupied territories is disrupting Moscow's supply lines and intensifying a fuel crisis already triggered by long-range strikes on Russia's oil refineries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-in-u-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-launches-cricket-prediction-markets-in-u-s.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:44:11 -0400 Kalshi, a federally-regulated prediction market exchange, has launched cricket prediction markets for users in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, according to CBS Sports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-buy-instacart-for-17-billion-expanding-delivery-services.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-buy-instacart-for-17-billion-expanding-delivery-services.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:39:48 -0400 DoorDash announced on Thursday a deal to acquire Instacart for approximately $17 billion, aiming to expand its grocery delivery services and compete with retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-the-last-walk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-the-last-walk.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:39:11 -0400 Puerto Rico’s seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano will retire after defending her unified featherweight world titles against Australia’s Skye Falzon in a fight dubbed “The Last Walk” by her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/what-european-students-can-learn-from-their-serbian-peers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/what-european-students-can-learn-from-their-serbian-peers.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:37:02 -0400 Vucic conceded defeat in a press conference, acknowledging the Student List's victory and blaming unnamed European countries and Serbia's independent media for interference. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/judge-orders-trump-team-to-detail-voter-removal-demands.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/judge-orders-trump-team-to-detail-voter-removal-demands.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:35:32 -0400 In a hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to provide a complete list of states that received demands to remove specific voters from their rolls, set aside ballots, or refuse to issue ballots since July 1. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/solar-power-system-converts-waste-heat-into-backup-energy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/solar-power-system-converts-waste-heat-into-backup-energy.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:34:51 -0400 The waste heat generated by solar thermal systems can be harnessed for industrial processes and absorption cooling, providing an additional layer of utility and energy efficiency. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/vance-avoids-calling-el-sayed-a-jihadist.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/vance-avoids-calling-el-sayed-a-jihadist.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:31:48 -0400 Vance's rhetoric, while intense, avoided the direct label of 'jihadist' that Trump had used, focusing instead on El-Sayed's alleged anti-white racial hatred and his association with violent individuals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/u-s-bishops-urge-catholics-to-vote-based-on-faith.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/u-s-bishops-urge-catholics-to-vote-based-on-faith.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:43 -0400 North Dakota's Catholic bishops are urging Catholics to vote in support of North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1, while Hanefeldt of the Diocese of Grand Island issued a joint statement against online sports gambling, urging all Nebraskans to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-peltola-s-campaign-over-decoy-dan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-peltola-s-campaign-over-decoy-dan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:26:45 -0400 Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign after allegations that they recruited a candidate with the same name as her opponent, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-church-demands-justice-after-60-christians-killed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-church-demands-justice-after-60-christians-killed.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:23:54 -0400 The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s Holy Synod reported that 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region on October 20 and 24, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/lagarde-to-step-down-as-ecb-president-in-2027.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/lagarde-to-step-down-as-ecb-president-in-2027.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:21:02 -0400 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced on Thursday that she will step down from her position on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before the end of her eight-year term. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-administration-investigated-omar-s-alleged-brother-marriage.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-administration-investigated-omar-s-alleged-brother-marriage.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:19:20 -0400 The Obama-era investigation found evidence that Elmi may have been Omar's brother, and that the marriage was intended to secure immigration benefits. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/id-orders-andrew-tate-toxic-empire-docuseries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/id-orders-andrew-tate-toxic-empire-docuseries.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:18:56 -0400 Investigation Discovery (ID) announced a new four-part documentary event titled 'ANDREW TATE: TOXIC EMPIRE,' which will track Andrew Tate's rise as an influencer and examine the allegations of predatory business endeavors that funded his global empire with his brother, Tristan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-earns-praise-at-premiere.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-earns-praise-at-premiere.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:14:16 -0400 The film's success in capturing the essence of the book and the characters has been a point of praise for many critics, with some calling it 'easily the best film' in the Hunger Games franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/nm-01-special-election-stansbury-surpasses-haaland-and-biden.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/nm-01-special-election-stansbury-surpasses-haaland-and-biden.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:13:14 -0400 Democrat Melanie Stansbury won the NM-01 special election with 60 percent of the vote, exceeding the margins of both Deb Haaland and Joe Biden, according to [Cookpolitical]. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jake-paul-set-for-boxing-return-on-christmas-eve-in-dubai.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jake-paul-set-for-boxing-return-on-christmas-eve-in-dubai.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:11:32 -0400 American boxer Jake Paul is set to return to the ring on Christmas Eve in Dubai, according to a statement from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/what-can-minerals-tell-us-about-earth-s-past-this-geologist-is-finding.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/what-can-minerals-tell-us-about-earth-s-past-this-geologist-is-finding.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:09:17 -0400 A team of researchers, led by Robert Hazen, has been applying new methods to predict and locate minerals that are missing from Earth's geological record. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jimmy-fallon-and-jamie-lee-curtis-parody-you-can-see-everything.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jimmy-fallon-and-jamie-lee-curtis-parody-you-can-see-everything.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:06:23 -0400 Curtis, known for her impeccable impersonations, captured Holmes' stiff demeanor and unsettling facade, while Fallon adopted Fielder's deadpan delivery and unsettling earnestness. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hegseth-fires-pentagon-s-top-military-planner-amid-leaks-investigation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hegseth-fires-pentagon-s-top-military-planner-amid-leaks-investigation.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:05:37 -0400 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner, amid an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information, according to multiple defense officials. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/liverpool-edge-chelsea-6-5-in-penalty-shootout-to-reach-league-cup-qua.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/liverpool-edge-chelsea-6-5-in-penalty-shootout-to-reach-league-cup-qua.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:05:14 -0400 In a dramatic penalty shootout, Liverpool edged Chelsea 6-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russia-intensifies-strikes-as-ukraine-s-economy-shrinks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/russia-intensifies-strikes-as-ukraine-s-economy-shrinks.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:03:49 -0400 According to Aapnews, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Russia had struck a building used by Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, in Kyiv, and there were strikes in eight other Ukrainian regions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kim-kardashian-reveals-esophagitis-diagnosis-related-to-father-s-cance.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kim-kardashian-reveals-esophagitis-diagnosis-related-to-father-s-cance.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:57:30 -0400 Kim Kardashian revealed on the Oct. 29 episode of 'The Kardashians' that she has been diagnosed with esophagitis, a condition her father Robert Kardashian had before he developed esophageal cancer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jennifer-lawrence-recalls-confronting-unapproved-crew-during-nude-scen.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jennifer-lawrence-recalls-confronting-unapproved-crew-during-nude-scen.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:54:54 -0400 Lawrence has not identified the production involved in her recent account of unauthorised crew members. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/kalshi-cricket-2026-how-to-trade-on-cricket-prediction-markets.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:48:57 -0400 Meanwhile, the CFTC is reviewing incentive programs across prediction markets platforms, and Kalshi is moving to end a program that pays traders for generating volume nearly a year before it was scheduled to expire. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/mouthwashing-video-game-adaptation-in-the-works-from-scott-derrickson.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/mouthwashing-video-game-adaptation-in-the-works-from-scott-derrickson.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:46:17 -0400 The Hollywood Reporter notes that Sony Pictures is now setting its sights on 'Mouthwashing' after successfully relaunching the Resident Evil franchise with a video game adaptation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-the-last-walk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-the-last-walk.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:40:15 -0400 Puerto Rico’s seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano will retire after defending her unified featherweight world titles against Australia’s Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on January 9, 2027, in a fight dubbed “The Last Walk” by her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/fed-s-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-in-september-as-third-quarter-gdp.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/fed-s-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-in-september-as-third-quarter-gdp.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:38:43 -0400 The probability of the Federal Reserve leaving the benchmark federal funds rate at its current target range of 3.75% to 4% dropped from 77.9% on Tuesday to 58.5% on Wednesday following the September CPI inflation report, according to the CME FedWatch tool. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-investigation-into-peltola-campaign-s-decoy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-investigation-into-peltola-campaign-s-decoy.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:27:24 -0400 The Alaska Department of Public Safety confirmed it has begun investigating the issue, following the governor’s order. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/mova-v70-ultra-complete-tackles-edge-cleaning-challenges.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/mova-v70-ultra-complete-tackles-edge-cleaning-challenges.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:53:49 -0400 At the European launch event in Hamburg, MOVA presented the V70 Ultra Complete as its flagship model, promising reliable cleaning of edges, corners, and narrow spaces. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/halloween-celebrations-spark-debate-over-costumes-and-cultural-appropr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/halloween-celebrations-spark-debate-over-costumes-and-cultural-appropr.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:52:54 -0400 However, cultural appropriation remains a concern, with the University of South Indiana hosting a 'Culture not Costumes' workshop to educate students about the importance of respecting cultural symbols and traditions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-s-diplomatic-efforts-lead-to-ceasefire-in-southern-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-s-diplomatic-efforts-lead-to-ceasefire-in-southern-ukraine.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:51:22 -0400 Pope Leo XIV's diplomatic efforts have led to a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine under Russian occupation since 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/google-is-bringing-a-more-personal-version-of-its-gemini-ai-assistant.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/google-is-bringing-a-more-personal-version-of-its-gemini-ai-assistant.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:46:13 -0400 Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence for Gemini on Android Auto, offering drivers a more personalized way to find information and manage tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-admin-found-evidence-suggesting-omar-married-brother.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/obama-admin-found-evidence-suggesting-omar-married-brother.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:45:00 -0400 The FBI and Department of Homeland Security under former President Barack Obama found evidence that Rep. Ilhan Omar committed marriage fraud with a man suspected of being her brother. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-leaving-behind-memorable-performances.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86-leaving-behind-memorable-performances.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:44:07 -0400 Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his iconic roles in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' passed away on October 28 at the age of 86, according to his family. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/nvidia-ceo-under-surveillance-in-chinese-espionage-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/nvidia-ceo-under-surveillance-in-chinese-espionage-case.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:43:00 -0400 The surveillance of Alice Huang is ongoing, and companies linked to her have continued to purchase Nvidia chips into the current year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/astronauts-install-seventh-solar-array-on-international-space-station.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/astronauts-install-seventh-solar-array-on-international-space-station.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:40:26 -0400 The new IROSA will add eight kilowatts to the station's power capability, bringing the total power generation from 160 kilowatts to about 215 kilowatts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/xreal-aura-wired-android-xr-glasses-launched.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/xreal-aura-wired-android-xr-glasses-launched.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:34:09 -0400 XREAL and Google launched the XREAL AURA, the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, at the Android Developer Summit. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-gdp-surges-to-3-4-in-third-quarter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/us-gdp-surges-to-3-4-in-third-quarter.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:27:07 -0400 The US economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, according to a government report released on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-alleged-scheme-to-recruit-second-dan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/alaska-governor-orders-probe-into-alleged-scheme-to-recruit-second-dan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:26:16 -0400 According to the Times article, Peltola’s campaign denied recruiting candidates or having any involvement with either Sullivan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/amazon-launches-new-echo-devices-and-alexa-photo-frame.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/amazon-launches-new-echo-devices-and-alexa-photo-frame.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:24:20 -0400 Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Echo smart speakers and displays, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show 16, and the Alexa Photo Frame, all designed to enhance user interaction with Alexa. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jimmy-fallon-and-jamie-lee-curtis-parody-elizabeth-holmes-on-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/jimmy-fallon-and-jamie-lee-curtis-parody-elizabeth-holmes-on-the.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:07:51 -0400 The Tonight Show’s cold open was a 90-second spoof that cast guest Jamie Lee Curtis as Elizabeth Holmes, with Fallon embodying Nathan Fielder’s signature deadpan delivery and unsettling earnestness. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ukraine-s-economy-shrinks-amid-intensified-russian-strikes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ukraine-s-economy-shrinks-amid-intensified-russian-strikes.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:04:16 -0400 Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure and energy facilities are intensifying, leading to significant economic challenges for the country. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-priest-to-take-one-year-media-fast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/denver-archbishop-asks-exorcist-priest-to-take-one-year-media-fast.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:21:19 -0400 Father Chad Ripperger, a prominent Catholic exorcist, will take a one-year break from public speaking and interviews at the request of Denver Archbishop James Golka. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/trump-converts-triumphal-arch-to-military-base.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/trump-converts-triumphal-arch-to-military-base.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:05:26 -0400 The arch, designed by Harrison Design, was originally intended as a tourist attraction with a publicly accessible viewpoint. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/vatican-official-says-pope-leo-s-cancer-diagnosis-is-game-changer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/vatican-official-says-pope-leo-s-cancer-diagnosis-is-game-changer.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:23:20 -0400 Doctors said the cancer was at an early stage and that no further treatment is necessary. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-church-calls-for-justice-after-60-christians-killed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-church-calls-for-justice-after-60-christians-killed.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:14:27 -0400 The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reported that at least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, with 14 killed in Merti district on October 20 and 46 in Shirka district on October 24. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/four-scenarios-for-how-the-midterms-could-go.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/four-scenarios-for-how-the-midterms-could-go.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:13:15 -0400 The US midterm elections on November 3 could see a 'blue wave' favoring Democrats, but Republicans have structural advantages that could limit losses, even if Democrats win big. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/10-best-horror-movies-of-2026-so-far.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/10-best-horror-movies-of-2026-so-far.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:11:02 -0400 Critics have praised the quality and diversity of horror films this year, with some noting the emergence of a new genre dubbed 'Gen Z horror' by Adin Nikezi, a DePaul junior studying film. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/rubin-observatory-reveals-potential-dwarf-planet-and-hidden-galaxies.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/rubin-observatory-reveals-potential-dwarf-planet-and-hidden-galaxies.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:06:38 -0400 The Vera Rubin Observatory has found its first dwarf planet candidate, located farther away from Earth than Pluto. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/netanyahu-falls-short-of-majority-in-israel-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/netanyahu-falls-short-of-majority-in-israel-election.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:21:10 -0400 Netanyahu's bloc is projected to win 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, leaving it short of the majority needed to form a government, according to Times of Israel. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/rubin-observatory-reveals-two-hidden-companions-of-the-milky-way.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/rubin-observatory-reveals-two-hidden-companions-of-the-milky-way.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:18:32 -0400 The Vera Rubin Observatory's ability to detect these hidden companions is attributed to its advanced technology and the vast amount of data it collects. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/i-felt-like-i-wasn-t-alone-after-pope-leo-diagnosis-says-lung-cancer-p.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/i-felt-like-i-wasn-t-alone-after-pope-leo-diagnosis-says-lung-cancer-p.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:16:24 -0400 Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni of Saint Louis University and SSM Health ordered a PET scan to detect early signs of cancer, heart, and neurological disorders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/cbs-sports-ranks-best-college-basketball-team-in-each-state-for-2026-2.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/cbs-sports-ranks-best-college-basketball-team-in-each-state-for-2026-2.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:03:20 -0400 CBS Sports has unveiled its rankings for the best college basketball team in each state for the 2026-27 season, showcasing a map filled with 50 college logos, signaling the start of the new season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/peltola-s-campaign-linked-to-decoy-dan-scheme.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/peltola-s-campaign-linked-to-decoy-dan-scheme.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:33:05 -0400 Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign is embroiled in controversy after a New York Times investigation revealed a covert effort to recruit candidates named Dan to dilute support for Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/democrat-house-candidate-served-felony-summons-at-campaign-event.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/democrat-house-candidate-served-felony-summons-at-campaign-event.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:18:23 -0400 Democratic candidate LaKesha Womack was served with a felony summons while at a campaign event in Polk County, North Carolina, on October 11. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/answers-to-your-questions-about-new-york-times-midterm-election-covera.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/answers-to-your-questions-about-new-york-times-midterm-election-covera.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:12:22 -0400 The New York Times reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed for a fresh military attack on Iran in the weeks leading up to the election, but faced resistance from senior military commanders who questioned the urgency and political sensitivity of such an operation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-this-advent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-this-advent.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:11:00 -0400 Pope Leo XIV’s decision to spend Advent with Rome’s parishes highlights the ancient reality that the papacy begins not in ceremonies, but in shepherding, said EWTN Vatican. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/abdul-el-sayed-tribune-of-america-s-islamo-left.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/abdul-el-sayed-tribune-of-america-s-islamo-left.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:04:23 -0400 Former Detroit health official Abdul El-Sayed is facing intense backlash over alleged ties to individuals with extremist views, according to the Chicago Tribune and Spiked. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/samsung-struggles-to-decide-on-galaxy-z-fold-9-specs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/samsung-struggles-to-decide-on-galaxy-z-fold-9-specs.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:25:05 -0400 According to leakers, Samsung is currently deciding between two options for the Galaxy Z Fold 9: a larger version with enhanced media consumption and multitasking capabilities, or a model with reduced specifications to achieve a lower price point. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/south-korea-considers-maritime-patrol-for-strait-of-hormuz.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/south-korea-considers-maritime-patrol-for-strait-of-hormuz.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:18:19 -0400 South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul is still considering various options for a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/outside-spending-surges-in-key-senate-races.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/outside-spending-surges-in-key-senate-races.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:08:46 -0400 The surge in spending comes as consumers continue to navigate higher prices and slower wage growth, making every purchase a careful decision. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-christians-killed-in-two-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ethiopian-orthodox-christians-killed-in-two-attacks.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:07:30 -0400 At least 60 people have been killed in two attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region in recent days, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ftc-investigates-major-companies-over-personal-data-pricing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/ftc-investigates-major-companies-over-personal-data-pricing.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:23:48 -0400 The investigation aims to uncover whether companies use factors such as browsing history, location, loyalty program participation, and personal data analytics via algorithms to determine consumer pricing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-buy-instacart-for-17-billion-uniting-2-delivery-giants.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/doordash-to-buy-instacart-for-17-billion-uniting-2-delivery-giants.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:17:20 -0400 Reuters and NBC News reported that DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart for approximately $17 billion, a move that would consolidate the online delivery market. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/anthropic-files-for-record-breaking-ipo.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:16:18 -0400 Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who left OpenAI over disagreements with its CEO Sam Altman. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-earns-praise-as-franchise-s-rogue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-earns-praise-as-franchise-s-rogue.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:08:28 -0400 Sunrise on the Reaping is a direct sequel to 2023’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and serves as a prequel to the main Hunger Games movie series released from 2012 to 2015. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/dueling-rallies-in-lubbock-highlight-texas-senate-race.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/dueling-rallies-in-lubbock-highlight-texas-senate-race.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:04:54 -0400 Supporters of former President Donald Trump camped out at Lubbock’s Civic Center as early as Monday night, calling the event a 'once-in-a_lifetime experience,' according to Fox News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/reddit-introduces-for-you-and-following-feeds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/reddit-introduces-for-you-and-following-feeds.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:25:30 -0400 In contrast, the Following feed ensures that users see content only from the subreddits they have subscribed to. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/trump-s-triumphal-arch-now-cited-as-national-defense-asset.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/trump-s-triumphal-arch-now-cited-as-national-defense-asset.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:24:44 -0400 Two of President Trump's Cabinet members are pitching his planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington not as a vanity monument, but as a defense asset, the Washington Post reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/lubbock-hosts-dueling-rallies-as-texas-senate-race-heats-up.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/lubbock-hosts-dueling-rallies-as-texas-senate-race-heats-up.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:10:59 -0400 Supporters of former President Donald Trump camped out at Lubbock’s Civic Center as early as Monday night, calling the event a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience,' according to Fox News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/key-mlb-offseason-dates-when-does-free-agency-start-what-else-will-hap.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/key-mlb-offseason-dates-when-does-free-agency-start-what-else-will-hap.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:06:42 -0400 However, the upcoming lockout could disrupt the usual offseason events, including the MLB Winter Meetings scheduled for December 5-8. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/thune-campaigns-vigorously-as-schumer-faces-criticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/thune-campaigns-vigorously-as-schumer-faces-criticism.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:22:45 -0400 Some Democratic candidates, including Abdul el Sayed in Michigan and Graham Platner in Maine, who has since suspended his campaign after allegations of sexual misconduct, have explicitly campaigned on opposing Schumer for Democratic leader. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/scientists-spot-disk-around-dead-star-hinting-at-solar-system-s-future.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/scientists-spot-disk-around-dead-star-hinting-at-solar-system-s-future.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:20:57 -0400 This discovery could provide insight into the future of our own solar system, where the sun will eventually expand into a red giant and then contract into a white dwarf, leaving behind only its dense core. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/has-russia-s-influence-in-africa-peaked.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/has-russia-s-influence-in-africa-peaked.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:17:43 -0400 The summit, which is expected to bring together more than 2,000 participants, including diplomats and business leaders, highlights the growing controversy surrounding Russia’s influence in Africa. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/chinese-ai-labs-use-gpt-6-astra-for-model-training.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/chinese-ai-labs-use-gpt-6-astra-for-model-training.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:14:21 -0400 The Chinese startup that wiped roughly $600 billion off Nvidia's market cap when it launched a cut-price model in January 2025 has been asked to make a statement, alongside Moonshot, developers of the Kimi models. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/south-korea-considers-maritime-patrol-aircraft-for-strait-of-hormuz-de.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/south-korea-considers-maritime-patrol-aircraft-for-strait-of-hormuz-de.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:32:05 -0400 South Korea is considering sending a maritime patrol aircraft to the Strait of Hormuz to protect its shipping interests, but has ruled out any combat deployment, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/samsung-surpasses-microsoft-and-alphabet-in-quarterly-profits.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/samsung-surpasses-microsoft-and-alphabet-in-quarterly-profits.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:21:02 -0400 Samsung Electronics announced a record-breaking third-quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($80.4 billion), surpassing the combined earnings of Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serbian-students-win-election-sparking-european-interest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/29/serbian-students-win-election-sparking-european-interest.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:14:05 -0400 In a significant political shift, Serbian students' list emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, marking a historic win over President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).