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Clean signal. en-us 15 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 09:48:44 -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 reshaping influence of its companion star. 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 09:47:54 -0400 Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley welcomed the opening for talks but reiterated her government’s position on reparations, emphasizing the importance of a formal apology for achieving equality among Commonwealth nations. 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 09:43:29 -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/ukraine-reports-russia-s-military-losses-since-invasion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-s-military-losses-since-invasion.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:42:47 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:36:27 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees landed in the southeastern Belarusian town of Gomel, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. 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 09:33:29 -0400 The US State Department has approved a possible $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, according to a statement released on Friday. 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 09:32:30 -0400 Further testing and analysis will run in parallel with the return-to-flight mission. 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 09:31:20 -0400 Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points to lead the Sixers, who took control early against the sloppy Knicks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:29:37 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, according to a new study published in Attheu. 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 09:27:49 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a medical clearance after undergoing lung cancer surgery. 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 09:27:25 -0400 The incident occurred when Verstappen, preparing for a flying lap, and Lawson, on a cooldown lap after a timed lap, made contact at Turn 14, causing debris on the track that required a red flag stoppage. 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 09:27:00 -0400 Some customers are seeing delivery estimates as soon as Monday, November 16, which is only three days after the release date. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:26:12 -0400 Victor Glover, who piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, has returned to Earth and will join Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a full-time leader, the university announced Wednesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:25:07 -0400 South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it accidental, according to a statement released Wednesday. 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 09:21:06 -0400 The mounted skeleton of a newly-identified dinosaur once mistaken for a young Tyrannosaurus rex sold for a colossal $47.3 million (£35.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Tuesday. 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 09:19:09 -0400 This meteorite is really our first piece of Martian crust from a part of Mars we’ve never had a sample of before, said Lee Saper, the study’s second author. 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 09:18:24 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a decisive 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, capping off a historic postseason run. 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 09:18:06 -0400 The 2026 midterm elections, set for November 3, 2026, could determine control of the US Senate, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take the majority from Republicans, who currently hold a 53-47 edge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:17:26 -0400 The Spanish government is investigating the cause of the collision, which officials suggested was due to an “inexplicable” error at the central command center. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:17:08 -0400 The Daytona Beach rally marks the end of Trump's 32-day campaign push, which began in early October. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dream-even-series-with-valkyries-in-game-6.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/dream-even-series-with-valkyries-in-game-6.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:15:47 -0400 The series now heads to Atlanta for a decisive Game 7, with the home team holding a historical advantage in such games. 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 09:15:31 -0400 Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, an AI model designed to handle complex cybersecurity tasks, on October 28, 2026. 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 09:15:15 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than 20 years ago. 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 09:14:03 -0400 The Trump administration had been pressuring election officials to reject certain ballots and segregate others based on allegations of noncitizen voting, prompting concerns of unprecedented interference in the midterm elections. 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 09:09:17 -0400 The fossil fuel backup system shares most of the generating hardware with the solar side, providing a seamless transition when solar resources are insufficient. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:07:34 -0400 Despite the differing accounts of his final days, both NPR and C & G Newspapers agree that Houdini's final performance in Detroit marked the end of a legendary career and left a lasting impact on the city. 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 09:05:44 -0400 Makhachev’s retirement could come faster than originally anticipated, as he told the UFC he won’t be able to compete due to undisclosed reasons, and Prates will now face Michael Morales in an interim title fight, as reported by BJPenn.com. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:39:04 -0400 Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, said on X that his next fight will be one of the last in his career. 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 08:36:49 -0400 President Trump has highlighted the substantial profits made by the U.S. oil and gas industry during the ongoing conflict with Iran. 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 08:34:42 -0400 Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces two new features for FaceTime: Dual Capture and Edge Light. 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 08:33:22 -0400 Houdini, known for his death-defying escapes, performed in Detroit 19 times between 1894 and 1926, reflecting the arc of his career from obscurity to superstardom. 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 08:31:37 -0400 James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, scored 20 points, including a late tip-in that sealed the win. 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 08:30:59 -0400 AI giant Anthropic officially kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, setting its sights on a record-breaking raise that could surpass SpaceX’s recent $86 billion offering. 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 08:20:37 -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/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 08:17:20 -0400 Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #1 on the recently updated v5.0 of the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at 59, demonstrating its strength in cybersecurity and long-horizon capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:14:38 -0400 The study demonstrated for the first time the ability of AEM methods to detect freshwater underneath the thin layer of conductive salt water at the surface of the Great Salt Lake. 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 08:11:04 -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/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-s-threats-against-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-s-threats-against-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:07:59 -0400 A federal judge 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/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 08:06:17 -0400 A new solar power plant, designed to be extremely small at 1 megawatt, incorporates 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/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:04:38 -0400 AOL.com and Newsweek reported that the shooting disrupted the evening at the commercial complex hours before Halloween celebrations began on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:53:02 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees from Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, on Saturday, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:50:33 -0400 Polish President Karol Nawrocki interrupted his flight to Senegal and returned home after police secured the Constitutional Tribunal amid protests over the suspension of its president. 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 07:40:13 -0400 The university’s announcement came as NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts, including Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, splashing down safely off the coast of California. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:32 -0400 Michael Douglas provided a rare update on his longtime friend Jack Nicholson during a promotional event for his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' in Swansea, Wales. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:15 -0400 Foreign Policy, based in Washington, D.C., has published an argument that a new war with Iran would be catastrophic for U.S. leadership in the Middle East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:29:25 -0400 The push for control of the Senate includes cutting off spending in less attainable House races and focusing on key Senate seats. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:21:38 -0400 Trump emphasized the importance of the election, stating, 'This election shouldn't be about the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:20:46 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than 20 years ago. 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 07:15:48 -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/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 07:11:33 -0400 All sources agree that Gemini 4 Carbon is Google's latest AI model with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities and improved performance in coding and complex tasks. 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 07:07:02 -0400 A federal judge 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/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:47:38 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a significant body of freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake playa, a finding that could reshape our understanding of subsurface water flow in the region. 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 06:32:15 -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/bill-clinton-campaigns-for-scott-colom-in-mississippi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-clinton-campaigns-for-scott-colom-in-mississippi.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:23:03 -0400 Political action committee Mississippi Forward announced that former President Bill Clinton will headline its campaign event for Scott Colom, a Columbus-based district attorney, on Friday in Tupelo. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:17:24 -0400 A federal judge 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/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:12:02 -0400 Maher also mentioned that Trump had called the dinner a 'total waste of time' last year, and that he had expected praise from Trump, who is 80, since Maher is 70. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:42:08 -0400 The Pixel 11 series is also part of this early Black Friday deal spree, with the Pixel 11 priced at $699 and the Pixel 11 Pro at $799, matching historical lows. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:39:47 -0400 Organized by the youth initiative 'Gen Z regelt' — roughly 'Gen Z’s got this' — the protests are scheduled in over 30 cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:32:31 -0400 The DOJ is also trying to force Washington state to segregate ballots from hundreds of people it alleges are noncitizens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:06:11 -0400 Maher’s reaction to Trump’s tweet was met with a big reaction from the 'Real Time' crowd, as they could be heard gasping in surprise, loudly laughing, and thunderously applauding. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:42:31 -0400 President Donald Trump held a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday, October 30, at the Ocean Center Convention Center, to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:41:07 -0400 The Atlanta Dream dominated Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, racing out to a 32-15 lead in the first quarter that they never relinquished, securing a 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:36:58 -0400 The Emerson College poll suggests that in a competitive Senate race, Hamilton is leading with 49 percent support, while Marshall has 45 percent. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:35:57 -0400 Germany and France are preparing for potential protests this Halloween weekend, with concerns over rising prices and youth unemployment. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:19:11 -0400 LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers win 98-93 over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:16:29 -0400 Catholic bishops who participated in a prayer session with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office last week now say they felt manipulated by White House officials, according to a letter titled 'A Public Apology' from Bishop Thomas Grob. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:12:17 -0400 A federal judge issued a sweeping order Friday night blocking the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials amid pressure tactics used in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 3 midterm elections. 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 04:10:44 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a medical clearance after undergoing lung cancer surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:08:30 -0400 SciTechDaily reports that a dinosaur fossil unearthed in England more than 20 years ago has been identified as a new genus and species, named Paludohadros proudlovii. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:31:54 -0400 The discovery is named in honor of Will Proudlove, who had a strong interest in the fossils exposed by quarrying operations but died at age 35, shortly before the dinosaur was discovered. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:07:47 -0400 Variety noted that Maher opened his new episode of Real Time by addressing Trump’s tirade, comparing the president to Taylor Swift. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:30:03 -0400 The plant-eating dinosaur lived about 125 million years ago, during a time when southern England was covered in muddy wetlands. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-replaces-defective-iphone-duos-after-screen-issues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-replaces-defective-iphone-duos-after-screen-issues.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:53:44 -0400 Some customers have reported success taking their defective phones to Apple stores for replacement, but spares may be in short supply. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-wi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/elvis-presley-rightsholders-sue-anthropic-for-training-on-274-songs-wi.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:45:14 -0400 The owners of rights to much of Elvis Presley’s song catalog have sued Anthropic, claiming the artificial-intelligence giant used his songs without permission to train its online agent Claude.