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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/barn-owls-nest-in-manhattan-for-first-time-in-modern-history.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/barn-owls-nest-in-manhattan-for-first-time-in-modern-history.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:16:31 -0400 A family of barn owls has taken up residence in a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side, marking the first time barn owls have nested in the area in modern history. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/snl-s-michael-che-clarifies-reaction-to-shane-gillis-controversial.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/snl-s-michael-che-clarifies-reaction-to-shane-gillis-controversial.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:13:16 -0400 Michael Che, the Weekend Update host on Saturday Night Live, clarified his reaction to Shane Gillis' controversial monologue, which included a joke about women's clothing in gyms. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-s-homeview-faces-app-limitations-and-eu-restrictions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-s-homeview-faces-app-limitations-and-eu-restrictions.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:11:04 -0400 Apple's HomeView, a new smart home hub, is facing regulatory restrictions and content limitations in the European Union, complicating its market entry and raising questions about its functionality. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/coreweave-stock-and-bonds-plunge-amid-ai-debt-worries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/coreweave-stock-and-bonds-plunge-amid-ai-debt-worries.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:10:43 -0400 CoreWeave's stock and bonds are experiencing steep declines as investors worry about the company's high debt levels and the sustainability of artificial intelligence demand. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/when-climate-change-brings-the-heat-what-happens-to-a-mighty-redwood.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/when-climate-change-brings-the-heat-what-happens-to-a-mighty-redwood.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:09:44 -0400 Coast redwoods are crucial carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of carbon that help mitigate climate change. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/darnold-s-interceptions-cost-seahawks-in-ot-loss-to-broncos.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:09:02 -0400 Sam Darnold is shouldering the blame after his two interceptions cost the Seattle Seahawks in a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/why-bad-news-in-the-bond-market-may-be-good-news-for-investors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/why-bad-news-in-the-bond-market-may-be-good-news-for-investors.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:08:16 -0400 Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has been actively courting investor support for its upcoming stock market listing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/austin-abrams-trapped-in-whale-s-stomach-in-whalefall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/austin-abrams-trapped-in-whale-s-stomach-in-whalefall.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:07:38 -0400 Actor Austin Abrams stars in 'Whalefall,' a film that sees him trapped inside a whale's stomach, following his lead role in 'Resident Evil.' The movie, based on Daniel Kraus' novel of the same name, premiered on October 16, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-in-hospital-following-lung-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-mass-in-hospital-following-lung-surgery.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:07:07 -0400 Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in a hospital room following lung surgery, as reported by America Magazine and CBS News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/russian-drones-violate-moldovan-airspace-during-ukraine-attack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/russian-drones-violate-moldovan-airspace-during-ukraine-attack.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:06:30 -0400 Russian drones and missiles breached Moldovan airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to reports from Kyivindependent (Ukraine) and Latest news from Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/trump-rallies-georgia-republicans-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/trump-rallies-georgia-republicans-ahead-of-midterms.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:25:52 -0400 President Trump held his third rally in Georgia this year on Friday, aiming to energize voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/director-brian-duffield-challenges-austin-abrams-in-whalefall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/director-brian-duffield-challenges-austin-abrams-in-whalefall.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:25:01 -0400 Director Brian Duffield and actor Austin Abrams are bringing Daniel Kraus' novel 'Whalefall' to the big screen, with Abrams starring as Jay Gardiner, a character trapped inside a sperm whale's stomach. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/record-ship-attacks-near-hormuz-as-oil-exports-slow.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/record-ship-attacks-near-hormuz-as-oil-exports-slow.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:23:58 -0400 Twelve vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz during October 5–11, with a Nicaragua-flagged tanker, Petro Dolphin, on fire after being struck by a drone near Sohar Anchorage, Oman, more than 250km (150 miles) from the strait. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/drone-attack-leaves-tanker-ablaze-seven-crew-missing-off-romania-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/drone-attack-leaves-tanker-ablaze-seven-crew-missing-off-romania-s.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:18:31 -0400 Romanian authorities are searching for seven crew members missing after a drone attack left the chemical tanker Wine Trader ablaze off the country's coast on Thursday morning, according to the BBC (United Kingdom) and Warpbeat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ob-gyns-present-new-data-on-menopause-treatment-at-ims-congress.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ob-gyns-present-new-data-on-menopause-treatment-at-ims-congress.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:15:59 -0400 At the 20th World Congress on Menopause, OB-GYNs presented new data on the treatment of menopause symptoms using fezolinetant (Veoza; Astellas). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/google-releases-android-17-qpr2-beta-7-1-to-fix-performance-issues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/google-releases-android-17-qpr2-beta-7-1-to-fix-performance-issues.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:11:12 -0400 Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 to address performance issues that users have been experiencing since the release of QPR1. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-xiv-urges-putin-for-ceasefire-in-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-xiv-urges-putin-for-ceasefire-in-ukraine.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:10:32 -0400 Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin from his room in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 16, urging him to call for a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region of Ukraine, where the humanitarian situation is dire. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/new-zealand-dollar-rises-to-near-0-5650-as-fed-s-warsh-gives-no-hint-o.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/new-zealand-dollar-rises-to-near-0-5650-as-fed-s-warsh-gives-no-hint-o.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:09:15 -0400 The New Zealand Dollar's rise to near 0.5650 was influenced by the lack of clarity from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on the October meeting's interest-rate decision. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-uncover-19-more-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-uncover-19-more-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:08:28 -0400 Astronomers have discovered 19 more galaxies that seem to lack dark matter, according to a study published November 26 in Nature Astronomy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/judge-dismisses-indictment-against-timothy-busfield-in-child-sex-abuse.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/judge-dismisses-indictment-against-timothy-busfield-in-child-sex-abuse.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:07:50 -0400 New Mexico Judge Joseph Montano dismissed the indictment against actor Timothy Busfield on Friday, October 16, citing serious procedural failures by prosecutors. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/rubio-urges-lebanon-not-to-return-seized-hezbollah-explosives.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/rubio-urges-lebanon-not-to-return-seized-hezbollah-explosives.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:19:54 -0400 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to return explosives seized from Hezbollah, according to a US official. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seven-crew-missing-after-drone-attack-on-tanker-off-romania-s-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seven-crew-missing-after-drone-attack-on-tanker-off-romania-s-coast.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:15:01 -0400 Ships & Ports (Nigeria) and gCaptain reported that at least 23 sailors have been reported missing or killed after attacks on commercial shipping near the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania in the past 10 days. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/what-james-talarico-believes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/what-james-talarico-believes.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:14:12 -0400 Talarico's absence has become a significant issue for Democrats, who believe his best asset is his ability to connect with voters in person. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-display.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-display.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:13:21 -0400 At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple unveiled the HomeView, a new smart display that integrates entertainment, communication, and smart home controls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ob-gyns-present-new-menopause-treatment-data-at-ims-congress.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ob-gyns-present-new-menopause-treatment-data-at-ims-congress.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:12:40 -0400 At the 20th World Congress on Menopause, OB-GYNs presented new data on the treatment of menopause symptoms using fezolinetant (Veoza; Astellas). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/body-in-lake-mead-barrel-identified-as-arkansas-man.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/body-in-lake-mead-barrel-identified-as-arkansas-man.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:10:25 -0400 The remains of a man who was shot in the head and stuffed into a rusted barrel found on the shore of Lake Mead were identified Thursday as Edward Jackson, an Arkansas resident whose decades-old killing remains unsolved. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-find-19-more-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-find-19-more-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:09:45 -0400 Astronomers have discovered 19 more galaxies that seem to lack dark matter, bolstering the controversial recent discovery of two other galaxies without dark matter. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nz-dollar-rises-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-preview.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nz-dollar-rises-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-preview.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:08:10 -0400 The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) rose to near 0.5650 on Friday, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh avoided giving any preview of the central bank's October 27-28 meeting decision on interest rates. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/maine-residents-oppose-underwater-data-center-proposal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/maine-residents-oppose-underwater-data-center-proposal.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:26:56 -0400 The Eastport City Council voted unanimously to enact a 180-day moratorium on the project, halting all progress on the proposed underwater artificial intelligence data center planned for waters off Eastport. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/body-found-in-barrel-at-lake-mead-identified-as-arkansas-murder-victim.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/body-found-in-barrel-at-lake-mead-identified-as-arkansas-murder-victim.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:24:16 -0400 The remains of a man found in a rusted barrel on the shore of Lake Mead have been identified as Edward Jackson, a 52-year-old man from Hot Springs, Arkansas, whose murder remains unsolved. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kenya-reports-third-ebola-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kenya-reports-third-ebola-case.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:22:08 -0400 The DRC has recorded 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths as of September 23, with the most affected province being Ituri, where 6,734 cases and 3,177 deaths have been reported. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/late-night-snacking-linked-to-higher-liver-disease-risk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/late-night-snacking-linked-to-higher-liver-disease-risk.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:19:44 -0400 A new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology links late-night snacking to a significantly higher risk of liver disease. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/acog-updates-menopause-treatment-guidelines.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/acog-updates-menopause-treatment-guidelines.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:15:23 -0400 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause, marking the first update since 2014. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/real-madrid-demands-tebas-resign-over-goebbels-comparison.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/real-madrid-demands-tebas-resign-over-goebbels-comparison.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:14:20 -0400 Real Madrid’s demand for Tebas to resign deepens a feud that began last month when the club called for a new LaLiga president in response to Tebas calling their complaints about refereeing decisions 'a smokescreen' for their shortcomings on the pitch. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/vatican-releases-first-photos-of-recovering-pope-leo-xiv.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/vatican-releases-first-photos-of-recovering-pope-leo-xiv.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:10:37 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his right lung, was seen standing in his priestly vestments, flanked by his personal secretary, Monsignor Edgard Ivn Rimaycuna Inga. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ravens-rule-out-lamar-jackson-for-week-6-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ravens-rule-out-lamar-jackson-for-week-6-game.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:06:28 -0400 The Ravens' injury report on Thursday was encouraging, but Jackson's status remained uncertain until Friday's announcement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/francis-lawrence-to-direct-red-rising-sci-fi-film-for-paramount.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/francis-lawrence-to-direct-red-rising-sci-fi-film-for-paramount.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:04:37 -0400 Francis Lawrence, known for directing 'The Hunger Games' franchise, will helm the adaptation of Pierce Brown's bestselling sci-fi series 'Red Rising' for Paramount Pictures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/tesla-unveils-flying-roadster-with-spacex-thrusters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/tesla-unveils-flying-roadster-with-spacex-thrusters.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:04:20 -0400 Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the long-awaited second-generation Roadster during a livestreamed event at SpaceX's facility in McGregor, Texas, on Thursday, October 16, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/community-leaders-link-temple-attack-to-online-hate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/community-leaders-link-temple-attack-to-online-hate.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:29:12 -0400 The arrest of Paporakis and the security measures at the temple reflect the heightened awareness of the threat posed by online hate and extremism. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-tv-4k-gets-first-discount-during-amazon-s-big-deal-days.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-tv-4k-gets-first-discount-during-amazon-s-big-deal-days.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:21:13 -0400 Today, Amazon is offering a $9 discount on the new Apple TV 4K, marking the first cash discount since its release. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/u-s-midterm-elections-spark-multiple-catholic-voting-exhortations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/u-s-midterm-elections-spark-multiple-catholic-voting-exhortations.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:17:39 -0400 As the U.S. prepares for the midterm elections, Catholic leaders and organizations are actively urging their followers to participate in the voting process. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/former-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-for-child-sex-abuse.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/former-dup-leader-donaldson-sentenced-to-15-years-for-child-sex-abuse.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:14:01 -0400 Complainant B said the abuse had taken away her ability to be able to trust people, while another victim stated that the impact of the crimes committed against her did not end when the abuse ended. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/liz-carmouche-shaves-head-to-make-weight-for-pfl-flyweight-title-fight.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/liz-carmouche-shaves-head-to-make-weight-for-pfl-flyweight-title-fight.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:13:19 -0400 Liz Carmouche, a 42-year-old MMA veteran, shaved her head to successfully make the 125-pound weight limit for her PFL flyweight title fight against Jena Bishop in Chicago on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/what-is-pulmonary-adenocarcinoma-an-oncologist-explains-and-talks-abou.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/what-is-pulmonary-adenocarcinoma-an-oncologist-explains-and-talks-abou.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:11:07 -0400 Pope Leo XIV resumed his work activities just days after undergoing surgery for lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican press office announced on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seahawks-stand-by-darnold-despite-seven-interceptions-in-four-games.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seahawks-stand-by-darnold-despite-seven-interceptions-in-four-games.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:08:14 -0400 Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is facing intense scrutiny after throwing two interceptions in a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, bringing his total to seven in the last four games. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/new-menopause-treatment-guidelines-offer-broader-options.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/new-menopause-treatment-guidelines-offer-broader-options.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:03:13 -0400 Robert Kauffman, MD, MSCP, another co-author of the guidelines, noted that hormone therapy is the best option for newly menopausal women within 10 years of their final menstrual period or before the age of 60. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/selma-blair-s-rep-defends-actress-after-arrest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/selma-blair-s-rep-defends-actress-after-arrest.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:02:32 -0400 Blair's rep also noted that the actress had never been arrested before this incident and that she had been working extensive hours before the flight. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/saudi-arabia-condemns-houthi-attacks-seeks-regional-stability.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/saudi-arabia-condemns-houthi-attacks-seeks-regional-stability.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:31:12 -0400 Jordan, Egypt, and Bahrain have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attacks as violations of international law and threats to regional stability. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seahawks-sticking-with-darnold-despite-7-ints-in-4-games.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/seahawks-sticking-with-darnold-despite-7-ints-in-4-games.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:19:21 -0400 Sam Darnold is facing criticism after his two interceptions cost the Seattle Seahawks a 17-14 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/snl-s-michael-che-clarifies-reaction-to-shane-gillis-monologue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/snl-s-michael-che-clarifies-reaction-to-shane-gillis-monologue.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:16:54 -0400 Michael Che, Weekend Update host on Saturday Night Live (SNL), clarified his reaction to Shane Gillis' controversial monologue on Oct. 15. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kevin-warsh-says-fed-is-focused-on-taming-rising-prices-but-gives-no-h.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kevin-warsh-says-fed-is-focused-on-taming-rising-prices-but-gives-no-h.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:14:31 -0400 Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday refrained from giving any hints about the central bank's next interest-rate decision, maintaining a cautious stance on future hikes despite rising inflation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-urges-putin-for-ceasefire-aid-in-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/pope-leo-urges-putin-for-ceasefire-aid-in-ukraine.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:10:50 -0400 Both the Kyiv Post (Ukraine) and the Latest news from Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan) reported that Pope Leo XIV’s appeal came a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ruled out a general ceasefire in the war, arguing that any pause in fighting would allow Ukraine to rearm. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/french-socialist-candidate-slams-trump-as-useful-idiot-for-russian-die.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/french-socialist-candidate-slams-trump-as-useful-idiot-for-russian-die.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:51 -0400 French Socialist presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann has criticized President Donald Trump's agreement with Russia to allow more Russian diesel to flow into global energy markets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nfl-week-6-matchup-previews-predictions-and-picks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nfl-week-6-matchup-previews-predictions-and-picks.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:07:53 -0400 Week 6 of the NFL also includes high-profile matchups and potential upsets, with experts offering their picks and predictions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/diddy-transferred-to-low-security-prison-in-pennsylvania.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/diddy-transferred-to-low-security-prison-in-pennsylvania.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:07:23 -0400 Despite the conflicting reports, both federal correctional institutions are low-security prisons. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/tesla-debuts-2026-roadster-flying-electric-sports-car.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/tesla-debuts-2026-roadster-flying-electric-sports-car.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:06:20 -0400 The Roadster's multi-mode suction system, which pulls air out from beneath the vehicle, provides enough suction to hold the car upside down, even when stationary, according to Musk. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-spot-distant-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/astronomers-spot-distant-galaxies-lacking-dark-matter.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:51 -0400 Astronomers have discovered 19 more galaxies that seem to lack dark matter, according to a study published November 26 in Nature Astronomy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nicolas-cage-and-antonio-banderas-join-true-detective-season-5.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nicolas-cage-and-antonio-banderas-join-true-detective-season-5.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:02:57 -0400 At New York Comic-Con on Saturday, Nicolas Cage confirmed his involvement in the upcoming fifth season of HBO's True Detective, a role he had been rumored to play since last August. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/fielder-and-holmes-engage-in-staring-contest-in-new-documentary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/fielder-and-holmes-engage-in-staring-contest-in-new-documentary.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:06:43 -0400 The documentary features Holmes and Fielder in a staring contest, with Fielder probing Holmes about her life and the demise of her company, Theranos. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/experts-offer-nfl-week-6-matchup-previews-predictions-and-picks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/experts-offer-nfl-week-6-matchup-previews-predictions-and-picks.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:05:45 -0400 The Patriots face the Steelers in a Week 2 matchup, with experts sharing their picks and predictions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/indian-police-tighten-security-as-cockroach-movement-plans-protest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/indian-police-tighten-security-as-cockroach-movement-plans-protest.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:18:14 -0400 Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the 'Cockroach' movement, on Saturday ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kevin-hart-s-lil-kev-animated-series-returns-for-season-2-on-december.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/kevin-hart-s-lil-kev-animated-series-returns-for-season-2-on-december.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:16:02 -0400 BET+ is positioning 'Lil Kev' as a bold, fresh take on animation that celebrates Hart's roots and delivers 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https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/ethiopia-names-new-tigray-government-amid-ongoing-conflict.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:13:09 -0400 Al Jazeera (Qatar) and BBC (United Kingdom) reported that Eritrean troops have deployed in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, threatening to escalate the conflict into a wider regional war. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-home-hub.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-home-hub.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:10:11 -0400 At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple unveiled the HomeView, a new smart home hub designed to bring entertainment, communication, and Apple Home controls together on a dedicated display. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/sony-cancels-xperia-10-vi-android-17-update.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/sony-cancels-xperia-10-vi-android-17-update.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:16:01 -0400 Sony’s decision to cancel the Android 17 update for the Xperia 10 VI has raised 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across Southeast Asia, closing schools and fueling a surge of respiratory complaints, authorities said Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/holmes-and-fielder-s-staring-contest-in-new-documentary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/holmes-and-fielder-s-staring-contest-in-new-documentary.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:05:06 -0400 The documentary, described as a provocative staring contest, raises questions about Holmes' manipulation skills and her emotional state. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/russia-builds-massive-jet-drone-launch-base-near-ukraine-in-just-6-wee.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/russia-builds-massive-jet-drone-launch-base-near-ukraine-in-just-6-wee.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:29:46 -0400 The drone attacks targeted a medical center operated by Dobrobut Academy near Kyiv’s Olimpiiska metro station and a building belonging to the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi District. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nathan-fielder-and-elizabeth-holmes-in-a-provocative-documentary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/nathan-fielder-and-elizabeth-holmes-in-a-provocative-documentary.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:11:57 -0400 In a new documentary, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim delve into the psyche of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the defunct blood-testing company Theranos, who is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for fraud. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/afp-boosts-fact-checking-ahead-of-2027-french-presidential-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/16/afp-boosts-fact-checking-ahead-of-2027-french-presidential-election.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:32:38 -0400 This global reach will enable AFP to verify information originating from abroad and report on the diplomatic and economic implications of the election results. 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