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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-coach-urges-team-to-avoid-slow-start-in-game-7.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-coach-urges-team-to-avoid-slow-start-in-game-7.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:36:49 -0400 Nakase made adjustments in Game 4, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes into the starting lineup to bolster defense and rebounding. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/florida-to-start-philo-against-georgia-in-rivalry-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/florida-to-start-philo-against-georgia-in-rivalry-game.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:34:54 -0400 Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo against Georgia in the Southeastern Conference rivalry known as 'The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,' despite his shoulder injury and the team's uncertainty about his availability and effectiveness. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nanotyrannus-skeleton-jodi-sells-for-47-3-million-at-auction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nanotyrannus-skeleton-jodi-sells-for-47-3-million-at-auction.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:33:56 -0400 The mounted skeleton of a newly-identified dinosaur once thought to be a young Tyrannosaurus rex sold for a staggering $47.3 million (£35.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Tuesday, according to the auction house. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:31:28 -0400 Democrats face a challenging path to regain control of the US Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority, as voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war, and rising prices heighten the stakes in key races. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/mcdonald-s-dealt-legal-setback-as-judge-allows-mcrib-meat-lawsuit-to-p.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/mcdonald-s-dealt-legal-setback-as-judge-allows-mcrib-meat-lawsuit-to-p.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:30:49 -0400 The ruling does not establish that McDonald's engaged in deceptive advertising, but it allows portions of the case to proceed. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/man-united-implode-at-chelsea-and-make-no-mistake-they-are-in-a-premie.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/man-united-implode-at-chelsea-and-make-no-mistake-they-are-in-a-premie.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:30:04 -0400 Captain Bruno Fernandes questioned Michael Carrick's tactics after a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League, and was subsequently recalled for the Chelsea match. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:29:47 -0400 Houdini's final performance and death have left a lasting impact on Detroit, with his spirit still said to haunt the city 100 years later. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/after-flying-past-the-moon-an-artemis-ii-astronaut-lands-at-a-new-job.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/after-flying-past-the-moon-an-artemis-ii-astronaut-lands-at-a-new-job.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:28:51 -0400 Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of California on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/anthropic-is-preparing-to-go-public-a-look-at-the-company-s-plan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/anthropic-is-preparing-to-go-public-a-look-at-the-company-s-plan.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:25:51 -0400 Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, officially kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, setting the stage for what could be one of the largest stock offerings in history, potentially surpassing SpaceX's recent $86 billion raise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/gotham-fc-aims-for-first-nwsl-shield-on-decision-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/gotham-fc-aims-for-first-nwsl-shield-on-decision-day.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:24:52 -0400 The results on Decision Day will settle the Shield race and determine the final playoff spot. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elizabeth-holmes-documentary-edges-out-clayface-at-halloween-box-offic.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elizabeth-holmes-documentary-edges-out-clayface-at-halloween-box-offic.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:24:35 -0400 Sources believe that the allure of Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder is more compelling than a complex character like Clayface whose face is melting, giving the documentary an edge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/the-witch-head-nebula-rises-near-orion-on-halloween.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/the-witch-head-nebula-rises-near-orion-on-halloween.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:23:06 -0400 This reflection nebula, which shines with the aid of nearby star Rigel, is exceptionally faint, visible only with large telescopes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-ballot-isolation-in-alaska-senate-race.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-ballot-isolation-in-alaska-senate-race.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:22:48 -0400 The Justice Department has issued at least three dozen new subpoenas and document preservation requests as part of its probe into the Alaska Senate race. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:22:06 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers secured their first World Series title with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:21:28 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-to-launch-ios-27-3-beta-with-apple-intelligence-in-china.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-to-launch-ios-27-3-beta-with-apple-intelligence-in-china.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:21:07 -0400 Apple Intelligence will be available across selected experiences, including Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence, designed specifically for users in China. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/responsible-or-panicked-meet-the-people-around-the-world-already-prepa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/responsible-or-panicked-meet-the-people-around-the-world-already-prepa.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:20:15 -0400 The attack led to power outages in many regions of Ukraine, with authorities in Kyiv raising the alarm about the systematic destruction of facilities responsible for electricity production and transmission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-solar-power-plant-combines-photovoltaic-and-thermal-technologies.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-solar-power-plant-combines-photovoltaic-and-thermal-technologies.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:19:11 -0400 A new 1 megawatt solar power plant has been designed to incorporate both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:18:21 -0400 The Senate blocked a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-in-76ers-victory-over-knicks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-in-76ers-victory-over-knicks.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:17:57 -0400 LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/christian-village-attacked-in-syria.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/christian-village-attacked-in-syria.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:17:07 -0400 The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemned an attack on the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, where masked settlers targeted local residents harvesting olives and foreign visitors, including European diplomats. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/poland-s-constitutional-crisis-escalates-as-riot-police-deploy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/poland-s-constitutional-crisis-escalates-as-riot-police-deploy.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:15:26 -0400 The constitutional crisis in Poland escalated as riot police were deployed to prevent demonstrators from entering the Constitutional Court building in Warsaw. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:14:07 -0400 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly 5,000 deaths, according to the latest government figures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/el-sayed-s-campaign-tells-stevens-to-stay-away-before-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/el-sayed-s-campaign-tells-stevens-to-stay-away-before-election.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:13:24 -0400 Abdul El-Sayed's campaign has told rival Haley Stevens to stay away from his events, just days before the midterm elections, according to a person familiar with the matter. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:12:34 -0400 Just weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung, the 71-year-old Pope will travel to iconic places in these countries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:12:13 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery reentry after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/taika-waititi-slams-klara-and-the-sun-critics-calls-them-sad-lost-soul.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/taika-waititi-slams-klara-and-the-sun-critics-calls-them-sad-lost-soul.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:11:03 -0400 Director Taika Waititi has taken to Instagram to criticize film critics, calling them 'sad lost souls' and 'irrelevant,' after his latest film 'Klara and the Sun' received poor reviews and box office numbers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/judge-dismisses-trump-s-10-billion-defamation-suit-against-wsj.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/judge-dismisses-trump-s-10-billion-defamation-suit-against-wsj.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:08:28 -0400 In his 20-page ruling, Gayles noted that Trump's legal team did not prove that the defendants made defamatory statements with 'actual malice,' a legal standard required for public figures pursuing defamation claims. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-head-to-game-7-dream-vs-valkyries-for-first-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-head-to-game-7-dream-vs-valkyries-for-first-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:08:12 -0400 The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will meet in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with both teams vying for their first WNBA title. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-confirms-latin-america-trip-after-lung-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-confirms-latin-america-trip-after-lung-surgery.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:07:24 -0400 The Vatican confirmed Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV's trip to Latin America will proceed as planned, despite his recent lung surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/paul-bettany-injures-eye-while-overacting-in-visionquest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/paul-bettany-injures-eye-while-overacting-in-visionquest.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:07:03 -0400 Paul Bettany, the actor who has played Vision since his debut in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' suffered an eye injury while filming 'VisionQuest' for Disney+. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:05:11 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered over two decades ago in England. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-shootings-at-spirit-halloween-stores-kill-two.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-shootings-at-spirit-halloween-stores-kill-two.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:04:26 -0400 On Halloween night, a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, left two people dead and six others injured, according to reports from ABC7 Bay Area and ABC7 Los Angeles. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/no-7-ucla-gets-to-8-0-for-first-time-since-2005-with-27-0-win-over-nev.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/no-7-ucla-gets-to-8-0-for-first-time-since-2005-with-27-0-win-over-nev.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:03:32 -0400 Seventh-ranked UCLA improved to 8-0 for the first time since 2005 with a 27-0 shutout victory over Nevada on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-rule-panettiere-s-death-accidental.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-rule-panettiere-s-death-accidental.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:41:16 -0400 South Carolina police announced Wednesday that they have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it accidental. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-releases-homeview-27-2-update-with-20-wallpapers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-releases-homeview-27-2-update-with-20-wallpapers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:40:45 -0400 Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, the software for the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nfl-reviews-additional-abuse-allegations-against-packers-jacobs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nfl-reviews-additional-abuse-allegations-against-packers-jacobs.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:38:48 -0400 The NFL announced Saturday it will review additional allegations of physical and verbal abuse against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, revealed in a public records release from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:37:57 -0400 Harry Styles revisited his 2010 'X Factor' audition look during the 29th night of his 30-show Together, Together residency at Madison Square Garden. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ula-s-vulcan-rocket-set-for-return-to-flight-on-november-13.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ula-s-vulcan-rocket-set-for-return-to-flight-on-november-13.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:37:29 -0400 Further testing and analysis will run in parallel with the return-to-flight mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-constitutional-crisis-escalates-with-police-deployment.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-constitutional-crisis-escalates-with-police-deployment.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:36:16 -0400 Polish riot police deployed around the Constitutional Court Friday as Prime Minister Donald Tusk moved to restore the court's independence following the removal of President Bogdan Swieczkowski. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/a-cure-for-trump-why-democratic-doctors-are-running-in-the-2026-midter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/a-cure-for-trump-why-democratic-doctors-are-running-in-the-2026-midter.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:36:00 -0400 A new wave of Democratic doctors and healthcare professionals are entering the political arena in the 2026 midterms, aiming to combat what they see as anti-science policies under President Donald Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/sources-colts-willing-to-trade-taylor-active-in-talks-with-multiple-te.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/sources-colts-willing-to-trade-taylor-active-in-talks-with-multiple-te.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:34:23 -0400 Multiple teams, including the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks, have expressed interest in trading for Taylor. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-recover-ancient-human-dna-from-cave-walls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-recover-ancient-human-dna-from-cave-walls.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:33:01 -0400 Researchers have successfully extracted ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in the study of prehistoric human behavior. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:31:07 -0400 The Justice Department is seeking a court order to isolate ballots that rank the independent candidate, also named Dan J. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/clashes-erupt-in-france-during-cost-of-living-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/clashes-erupt-in-france-during-cost-of-living-protests.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:29:41 -0400 Students and trade unions, joined by the Yellow Vest movement, protested against high living costs and poor public services in France on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-meets-villanova-and-notre-dame-basketball-teams-at-vatica.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-meets-villanova-and-notre-dame-basketball-teams-at-vatica.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:26:14 -0400 Pope Leo XIV met with the basketball teams from Villanova and Notre Dame at the Vatican on Saturday, just days after recovering from lung cancer surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/once-again-nasa-is-asking-for-ideas-to-rescue-hubble-from-certain-deat.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/once-again-nasa-is-asking-for-ideas-to-rescue-hubble-from-certain-deat.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:24:54 -0400 NASA is once again seeking assistance from the commercial space industry to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope, which has been in orbit for over 36 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:24:11 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-giants-reap-over-130-billion-in-profits-during-iran-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-giants-reap-over-130-billion-in-profits-during-iran-war.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:23:11 -0400 Eight major oil companies have reported record profits totaling over $130 billion during the ongoing conflict in Iran, according to a new report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:21:25 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia has lost an estimated 1,670 troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment over the past 24 hours, bringing its total personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion to approximately 1,588,170. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-set-for-fiery-reentry-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-set-for-fiery-reentry-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:19:16 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery reentry after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:18:26 -0400 LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet-on-real-time.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet-on-real-time.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:17:14 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of 'Real Time,' calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-and-coding.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-and-coding.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:16:29 -0400 Google today announced the launch of Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest artificial intelligence model, focusing on cybersecurity and complex coding tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/judge-dismisses-trump-s-10-billion-defamation-suit-over-epstein-letter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/judge-dismisses-trump-s-10-billion-defamation-suit-over-epstein-letter.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:11:37 -0400 The lawsuit, which sought $10 billion in damages, was filed last year after the Journal published a story about a sexually suggestive letter allegedly written by Trump to Epstein for his 50th birthday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-uruguay-argentina-and-peru.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-uruguay-argentina-and-peru.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:11:11 -0400 Father Walter Corsini, Vicar General of the Missionary Servants of the Poor, shared his testimony with Vatican News, speaking ahead of the journey that will take the pontiff from Uruguay to Argentina, and then to Peru. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/official-anthropic-extension-backdoored-for-11-hours.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/official-anthropic-extension-backdoored-for-11-hours.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:10:52 -0400 Ars Technica and The Next Web reported that a malicious version of Anthropic’s Claude Code extension was posted to the official Anthropic account on Cursor, a maker of AI-assisted developer tools, for about 11 hours on October 29. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-turn-violent-stores-looted-in-frankfurt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-turn-violent-stores-looted-in-frankfurt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:07:40 -0400 Arabnews and Thenightly reported that at least two stores were looted in Frankfurt as protests turned violent, with several more damaged. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:07:00 -0400 Scientists using the Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have observed that Betelgeuse's outer atmosphere has rebounded, hinting at the influence of its companion star, Siwarha. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-game-7-dream-vs-valkyries-for-first-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-game-7-dream-vs-valkyries-for-first-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:03:53 -0400 The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will battle in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with both teams seeking their first championship title. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/protests-in-germany-turn-violent-as-stores-looted-in-frankfurt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/protests-in-germany-turn-violent-as-stores-looted-in-frankfurt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:47:33 -0400 Police in Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin reported as many as 18,000 protesters, half the number organizers claimed on their website. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/openai-cuts-funding-target-amid-market-challenges.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/openai-cuts-funding-target-amid-market-challenges.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:44:47 -0400 OpenAI's revised fundraising target comes as the market for artificial intelligence stocks has become more cautious, with investors increasingly wary of heavy AI infrastructure spending. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-has-lost-1-588-million-troops-since-invasion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-has-lost-1-588-million-troops-since-invasion.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:39:53 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:34:41 -0400 Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to a formal apology for the country's role in the transatlantic slave trade, while ruling out financial reparations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/virginia-and-d-c-sue-to-block-trump-s-triumphal-arch.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/virginia-and-d-c-sue-to-block-trump-s-triumphal-arch.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:33:05 -0400 Virginia and Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/verstappen-and-lawson-penalized-for-mexico-city-gp-incident.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/verstappen-and-lawson-penalized-for-mexico-city-gp-incident.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:32:17 -0400 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson were penalized with grid positions after an incident during the second practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/us-approves-2-1-billion-sale-of-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/us-approves-2-1-billion-sale-of-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:28:07 -0400 The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion, according to a statement released Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-faces-fiery-reentry-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-faces-fiery-reentry-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:26:29 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery reentry after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/canelo-alvarez-challenges-christian-mbilli-for-wbc-super-middleweight.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/canelo-alvarez-challenges-christian-mbilli-for-wbc-super-middleweight.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:20:19 -0400 Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title by defeating Christian Mbilli in a unanimous decision on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-intensifies-as-paxton-and-talarico-rally-support.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-intensifies-as-paxton-and-talarico-rally-support.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:18:29 -0400 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, warned that his race against Democrat James Talarico is the most challenging of his political career, emphasizing the need for high Republican turnout. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:14:04 -0400 A new 1 megawatt solar power plant has been designed to incorporate both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-coach-nakase-urges-team-to-avoid-slow-start-in-game-7.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-coach-nakase-urges-team-to-avoid-slow-start-in-game-7.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:07:13 -0400 Natalie Nakase, coach of the Golden State Valkyries, is determined to correct her team's poor start in Game 6 as they prepare for the decisive Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dartmouth-provost-resigns-over-ai-use-in-writing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dartmouth-provost-resigns-over-ai-use-in-writing.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:39:48 -0400 Santiago Schnell, Dartmouth College's provost, resigned on August 9, 2026, following an investigation into his use of artificial intelligence (AI) in his writings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ios-27-2-adds-two-facetime-features-including-a-personal-favorite.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ios-27-2-adds-two-facetime-features-including-a-personal-favorite.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:37:07 -0400 Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces two new features for FaceTime: Dual Capture and Edge Light, enhancing the video calling experience for users. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:35:06 -0400 Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to respond immediately and without geographic limits to any enemy threats, according to a statement published on his official Telegram account on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-reaps-130-billion-in-profits-during-iran-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-reaps-130-billion-in-profits-during-iran-war.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:30:55 -0400 The U.S. Oil and gas industry has earned over $130 billion in profit since the start of the war with Iran, according to a new report by Democrats on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/canelo-alvarez-challenges-for-wbc-super-middleweight-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/canelo-alvarez-challenges-for-wbc-super-middleweight-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:27:34 -0400 On October 31, Canelo Alvarez will challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-intelligence-launches-in-china-with-ios-27-3-beta.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-intelligence-launches-in-china-with-ios-27-3-beta.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:16:31 -0400 T2Online reported that Snap Inc has launched Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI service that works across the iPhone, Mac, and its Specs augmented reality glasses. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-unveils-touchscreen-macbook-pro-with-macos-27.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-unveils-touchscreen-macbook-pro-with-macos-27.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:10:15 -0400 Apple has already released a series of products in recent months, including new MacBook Air and Pro models, iPad Airs, and refreshed iPhone accessories and Apple Watch bands. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/solar-power-plant-incorporates-fossil-fuel-backup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/solar-power-plant-incorporates-fossil-fuel-backup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:07:07 -0400 A new 1 megawatt solar power plant has been designed to incorporate both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:29:06 -0400 Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, an AI model designed to excel in cybersecurity and complex coding tasks, on October 28, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-updates-el-sayed-campaign-clashes-with-stevens.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-updates-el-sayed-campaign-clashes-with-stevens.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:28:19 -0400 El-Sayed's campaign has said it has no affiliation with the outside ad that Stevens criticized. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:17:41 -0400 The U.S. Oil and gas industry has earned over $130 billion in profits since the start of the war with Iran, according to a new report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-intelligence-coming-to-china-with-ios-27-3-beta.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-intelligence-coming-to-china-with-ios-27-3-beta.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:45:57 -0400 Apple Intelligence, which includes features like Live Translation, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence, will be available to users with iOS 27.3 in December. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-alerts-stores-about-iphone-duo-display-cracking.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-alerts-stores-about-iphone-duo-display-cracking.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:43:39 -0400 Apple issued an internal memo to its stores and service providers about a display cracking issue affecting a small number of iPhone Duos, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:36:17 -0400 Google today launched Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest artificial intelligence model, focusing on cybersecurity and complex coding tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/milwaukee-brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/milwaukee-brewers-win-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:35:25 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-clears-health-hurdle-for-latin-america-trip.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-clears-health-hurdle-for-latin-america-trip.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:15:02 -0400 Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful surgery to remove a localized nodule from his lung, clearing a health hurdle for his upcoming trip to Latin America. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/rare-martian-meteorite-reveals-ancient-crust.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/rare-martian-meteorite-reveals-ancient-crust.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:21:13 -0400 A meteorite found in the Sahara Desert in 2022 is a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust, dating back 4.1 billion years, according to a NASA-funded study published in the journal Science. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-has-released-more-than-25-new-products-in-the-past-two-months.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-has-released-more-than-25-new-products-in-the-past-two-months.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:19:33 -0400 Gurman also expects the company to introduce several smart home products, which often complement the iPhone and are a natural fit for the event. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-and-tyrese-maxey-lead-76ers-to-victory-over-knicks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-and-tyrese-maxey-lead-76ers-to-victory-over-knicks.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:18:27 -0400 LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-capabiliti.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-cybersecurity-capabiliti.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:13:26 -0400 Google today announced Gemini 4 Carbon, the latest iteration of its AI model designed to excel in cybersecurity and complex coding tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:13:09 -0400 Russian MMA fighter Islam Makhachev announced on X that his next fight will be one of the last in his career, hinting at a potential retirement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-cleared-for-latin-america-trip-after-lung-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-cleared-for-latin-america-trip-after-lung-surgery.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:10:24 -0400 Bishops' conferences across Latin America have urged prayers for the health of Pope Leo XIV, whose visit remains significant after his surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:09:14 -0400 U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:08:29 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The comedian pulled out a printout of the tweet. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:06:24 -0400 The discovery of Paludohadros is part of a broader effort to identify new dinosaur species, including Brighstoneus, Comptonatus, and Istiorachis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:55:34 -0400 Evacuees from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky arrived in Belarus on Saturday, marking a significant humanitarian mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/poland-deploys-riot-police-in-constitutional-court-standoff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/poland-deploys-riot-police-in-constitutional-court-standoff.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:52:34 -0400 The constitutional crisis in Poland was triggered by the removal of Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski while President Karol Nawrocki, an ally of the previous Eurosceptic Law and Justice (PiS) party government, was flying to Senegal. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-hundreds-of-thousands-protest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-hundreds-of-thousands-protest.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:49:01 -0400 While the third consecutive weekend of nationwide protests was largely peaceful, tensions erupted in several cities later Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/oleshky-evacuees-reach-ukraine-after-ceasefire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/oleshky-evacuees-reach-ukraine-after-ceasefire.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:46:38 -0400 Relatives waited at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border on Saturday, along with aid tents, coffee stands, and provisions for pets evacuees were bringing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/four-planes-with-oleshky-evacuees-land-in-belarus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/four-planes-with-oleshky-evacuees-land-in-belarus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:28:10 -0400 Four aircraft carrying Ukrainian civilians from Oleshky landed in Gomel, Belarus, on Saturday, parliamentary leader David Arakhamia said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-heats-up-with-high-profile-campaigns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-heats-up-with-high-profile-campaigns.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:15:26 -0400 Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is rallying support in North Texas as the race heats up, with high-profile campaigns and significant spending by his opponent, Ken Paxton. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-aim-to-avoid-slow-start-in-decisive-game-7.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/valkyries-aim-to-avoid-slow-start-in-decisive-game-7.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:05:02 -0400 The game is set to start at 8pm ET on Saturday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/you-can-see-everything-fends-off-clayface-for-top-spot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/you-can-see-everything-fends-off-clayface-for-top-spot.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:04:30 -0400 The documentary 'You Can See Everything' held onto its number-two spot for a second week, trailing just behind the latest big-budget superhero movie, 'Clayface,' which played on 800 more screens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:25:16 -0400 Houdini's final performance in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926, marked the end of a legendary career that spanned over three decades and left an indelible mark on the city. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:15:16 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake playa, according to a new study published in Attheu. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-observatory-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:09:48 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery demise after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:40:07 -0400 Burnham’s comments show a marked shift in stance for the U.K., which has consistently rejected demands for either an apology or reparations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/florida-vs-georgia-game-livestream-options.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/florida-vs-georgia-game-livestream-options.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:38:20 -0400 Fubo, another option, starts at $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 per month afterward, offering over 230 channels. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-heats-up-as-democrats-rally-support.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/texas-senate-race-heats-up-as-democrats-rally-support.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:37:46 -0400 Texas Democrats are stepping up their efforts to win the Senate race, with candidate James Talarico drawing large crowds at a recent rally in Lubbock, a city known for its Republican leanings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-of-oleshky-evacuees-arrive-in-belarus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-of-oleshky-evacuees-arrive-in-belarus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:32:58 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees landed in Gomel, Belarus, after a ceasefire brokered by the United States First Lady Melania Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:26:18 -0400 A group of Democratic state lawmakers announced a proposal to put a moratorium on data center construction in Wisconsin. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-closes-investigation-into-panettiere-s-death.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-closes-investigation-into-panettiere-s-death.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:24:01 -0400 South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the accidental overdose death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Greenville police announced Wednesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-immediate-response-to-us-israeli.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-immediate-response-to-us-israeli.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:22:10 -0400 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned of an immediate and potentially destructive response to any renewed threats from the US and Israel, according to reports from Etvbharat and Wral. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:17:00 -0400 U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson found that the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security likely violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition against voter intimidation by threatening election workers with prosecution for processing ballots from voters the administration claims are ineligible. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-us-with-immediate-response.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-us-with-immediate-response.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:42:00 -0400 At a security forum in Bahrain on Saturday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned of an immediate and destructive response to any potential U.S. Or Israeli strikes, escalating fears of renewed conflict. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:19:05 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/10-saints-from-uruguay-argentina-and-peru-to-get-to-know-ahead-of-pope.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/10-saints-from-uruguay-argentina-and-peru-to-get-to-know-ahead-of-pope.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:12:34 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, 71, will begin a tour of South America on November 6, 2026, starting in Montevideo, Uruguay, and continuing to Argentina and Peru. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:09:24 -0400 South Carolina police announced Wednesday that they have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it an accidental overdose.