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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hillary-clinton-launches-new-midterms-podcast-with-kara-swisher.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hillary-clinton-launches-new-midterms-podcast-with-kara-swisher.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:27:23 -0400 By airing as a third weekly episode of Swisher’s podcast, Clinton’s new show will benefit from an established audience and distribution platform, expanding the show’s coverage during the final weeks of the election campaign. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/russian-fsb-detains-japanese-journalist-on-espionage-charges.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/russian-fsb-detains-japanese-journalist-on-espionage-charges.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:25:13 -0400 The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday the arrest of a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, accusing him of espionage. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mi5-chief-warns-of-escalating-hybrid-threats-from-iran-and-russia.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mi5-chief-warns-of-escalating-hybrid-threats-from-iran-and-russia.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:23:22 -0400 MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned of escalating hybrid threats from Iran and Russia during his annual threat briefing at MI5’s Thames House headquarters in London. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:32 -0400 The Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's plan to restrict voting by mail, ruling it is too late to impose new postal service rules for the November election, according to the Los Angeles Times. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran-amid-ukraine-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran-amid-ukraine-crisis.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:15:15 -0400 Ukrainian forces have been targeting Russian refineries from Moscow to Siberia, causing a significant fuel crisis in Russia earlier this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/sam-levinson-signs-overall-deal-with-amazon-mgm-studios.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/sam-levinson-signs-overall-deal-with-amazon-mgm-studios.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:14:17 -0400 Sam Levinson, the creator of HBO's hit series 'Euphoria,' has signed an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios, marking a new chapter in his career. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/judge-sentences-former-gang-boss-to-40-years-for-tupac-shakur-s-murder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/judge-sentences-former-gang-boss-to-40-years-for-tupac-shakur-s-murder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:31 -0400 In a Las Vegas courtroom, Judge Carli Kierny sentenced Duane 'Keff D' Davis to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-and-new-security-devices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-and-new-security-devices.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:10:07 -0400 Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, featuring an S10 chip that enhances acoustic performance and dynamic range, alongside a new generation of Apple TV 4K and HomeView, a smart home hub. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/guardians-defeat-rays-in-game-1-of-alcs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/guardians-defeat-rays-in-game-1-of-alcs.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:09:27 -0400 The Cleveland Guardians upset the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, marking a significant comeback after an early deficit. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brown-rules-out-trump-impeachment-support.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brown-rules-out-trump-impeachment-support.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:08:57 -0400 Sherrod Brown, a former lawmaker running for Senate, told The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 9 that he would not support an impeachment of former President Donald Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/lena-dunham-is-getting-the-girls-back-together-for-five-new-episodes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/lena-dunham-is-getting-the-girls-back-together-for-five-new-episodes.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:05:14 -0400 The revival will reunite the original cast, including Dunham as Hannah Horvath, Allison Williams as Marnie Michaels, Jemima Kirke as Jessa Johansson, Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna Shapiro, and Andrew Rannells as Elijah. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/vice-president-vance-announces-defense-production-act-use-for-texas-re.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/vice-president-vance-announces-defense-production-act-use-for-texas-re.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:04:54 -0400 According to Vance, the expansion of the Delek refinery in Tyler, Texas, will help stabilize energy markets globally, which have been in chaos since the start of the Iran war. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-adjusts-chrome-vrp-boosts-rewards-for-security-bugs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-adjusts-chrome-vrp-boosts-rewards-for-security-bugs.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:04:28 -0400 Google is making further adjustments to its Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to encourage more security researchers to find and report bugs, according to Android Authority. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/census-changes-threaten-public-health-initiatives.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/census-changes-threaten-public-health-initiatives.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:02:33 -0400 The North Carolina health department acknowledges the need for additional research to conclusively confirm the outcomes of such initiatives. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/former-gang-boss-sentenced-to-40-years-for-tupac-shakur-s-murder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/former-gang-boss-sentenced-to-40-years-for-tupac-shakur-s-murder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:26:24 -0400 Former Crips gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/nuremberg-airport-suspends-flights-amid-aviation-emergency.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/nuremberg-airport-suspends-flights-amid-aviation-emergency.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:23:40 -0400 German air traffic control, airport management, and border police launched a joint operation for a security sweep at the Nuremberg airport premises, and flight operations were halted as a precautionary measure. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/court-to-hear-argument-on-how-a-video-privacy-law-applies-in-the-inter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/court-to-hear-argument-on-how-a-video-privacy-law-applies-in-the-inter.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:20:02 -0400 On Monday, September 28, 2026, the Supreme Court began its new term with oral arguments in two significant cases: one challenging the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) in the digital age and another on climate change liability. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-amid-sexual-assault-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-amid-sexual-assault-backlash.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:19:14 -0400 Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year and announced plans to add sexual assault investigators to its campus police force. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/reese-witherspoon-partners-with-mediawan-to-acquire-hello-sunshine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/reese-witherspoon-partners-with-mediawan-to-acquire-hello-sunshine.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:16:54 -0400 Reese Witherspoon, founder of Hello Sunshine, announced that she and Mediawan have partnered to buy back her production company from Candle Media. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dating-app-bumble-bought-for-1-3bn.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dating-app-bumble-bought-for-1-3bn.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:14:21 -0400 Bumble, the women-first dating app, agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition by Ithaca Holdings, marking a significant shift for the company. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-gerwig-unveils-the-magician-s-nephew-trailer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-gerwig-unveils-the-magician-s-nephew-trailer.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:09:26 -0400 At a New York City event, Greta Gerwig unveiled the first trailer for 'The Magician's Nephew,' a film adaptation of C.S. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brewers-win-game-1-of-nlcs-against-dodgers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/brewers-win-game-1-of-nlcs-against-dodgers.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:08:58 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with a win in Game 1. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/michael-jackson-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-gets-documentary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/michael-jackson-s-super-bowl-halftime-show-gets-documentary.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:04:01 -0400 Directed by Bao Nguyen, the documentary will explore the behind-the-scenes journey that brought Jackson's halftime show to life. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-argon-to-subscribers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-argon-to-subscribers.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:19:21 -0400 Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon globally for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, featuring an industry-leading 1 million output token limit and top scores on professional benchmarks, according to a blog post on Google's site. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/absolutely-unacceptable.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/absolutely-unacceptable.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:17:31 -0400 The rescued crew comprised 11 Turkish and seven Indian nationals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hulu-orders-ryan-coogler-s-the-x-files-reboot-to-series.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hulu-orders-ryan-coogler-s-the-x-files-reboot-to-series.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:24 -0400 Ryan Coogler's long-gestating reboot of 'The X-Files' has been ordered to series by Hulu, starring Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mark-harmon-and-michael-weatherly-reunite-on-ncis-origins.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/mark-harmon-and-michael-weatherly-reunite-on-ncis-origins.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:07:40 -0400 Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are set to reunite on 'NCIS: Origins' for the first time in a decade, marking a significant return to the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/skydance-and-movistar-plus-expand-strategic-alliance-with-co-branded-o.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/skydance-and-movistar-plus-expand-strategic-alliance-with-co-branded-o.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:03:21 -0400 Skydance and Movistar Plus have announced a two-year renewal of their strategic alliance, expanding their partnership to include co-branded original series and additional content offerings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:15:26 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-launches-support-for-vibe-coded-apps-on-play-store.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/google-launches-support-for-vibe-coded-apps-on-play-store.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:48 -0400 Both AI Studio and the Play Store have security policies in place to protect users and their data when running vibe-coded apps from friends, ensuring a safe environment for app sharing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/critics-choice-documentary-awards-nominations-announced-14th-leads-wit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/critics-choice-documentary-awards-nominations-announced-14th-leads-wit.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:21 -0400 Ava DuVernay's documentary '14th,' which had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, earned a leading six nominations at the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, announced Tuesday by the Critics Choice Association (CCA). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/unvaccinated-woman-dies-of-measles-in-pennsylvania.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/unvaccinated-woman-dies-of-measles-in-pennsylvania.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:07:37 -0400 A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of measles this year, according to state health officials. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ronaldo-scores-after-match-delayed-by-missile-alert.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ronaldo-scores-after-match-delayed-by-missile-alert.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:06:19 -0400 Cristiano Ronaldo scored his team's second goal during Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana, which was delayed by an hour due to a missile alert in Riyadh. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dispatcher-initially-thought-pike-s-botched-execution-was-a-prank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/dispatcher-initially-thought-pike-s-botched-execution-was-a-prank.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:19 -0400 An initial 911 call came through to dispatchers around 8:40 p.m. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-for-preorder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-unveils-homepod-mini-2-for-preorder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:06 -0400 Google also announced the availability of its new AI-powered laptop, the Googlebook, for preorder at $899, following its unveiling in May. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-win-over-rams.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-win-over-rams.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:08:20 -0400 In a thrilling Monday night game, the Buffalo Bills emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Rams with a 37-34 overtime win. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-s-homepod-mini-2-now-available-for-preorder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/apple-s-homepod-mini-2-now-available-for-preorder.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:21:31 -0400 The HomePod Mini 2 is available to preorder starting at $149 and comes in five new colors, including green and blue. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-thunberg-joins-french-students-in-school-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/greta-thunberg-joins-french-students-in-school-protests.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:19:21 -0400 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions on Tuesday, as the demonstrations entered their fourth week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hbo-orders-two-seasons-of-merrick-treves-animated-comedy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/hbo-orders-two-seasons-of-merrick-treves-animated-comedy.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:16:50 -0400 HBO has ordered two seasons of the new animated comedy series 'Merrick & Treves,' marking the network's return to original animated content after a few years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/one-dead-several-injured-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-over.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/one-dead-several-injured-in-roller-coaster-incident-at-six-flags-over.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:16:34 -0400 The accounts from ABC News, BBC (United Kingdom), and other outlets agree that one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, with the park temporarily closing similar attractions and cooperating fully with local authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/bulgarian-pm-drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/bulgarian-pm-drones-sink-ship-hit-another-near-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:23:36 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/us-iran-war-escalates-as-trump-s-aggressive-stance-continues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/us-iran-war-escalates-as-trump-s-aggressive-stance-continues.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:16:08 -0400 Vice President JD Vance stated on Thursday that he would not impose an 'artificial timeline' on the war with Iran, emphasizing that the conflict would persist as long as Iran continues to target ships. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-victory-over-rams.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/josh-allen-leads-bills-to-overtime-victory-over-rams.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:03:47 -0400 The contest highlighted the Bills' resilience and Allen's ability to lead his team to victory in a high-pressure situation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-strike-two-ships-off-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/drones-strike-two-ships-off-bulgaria-s-black-sea-coast.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:19:31 -0400 Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced Tuesday that drones struck two ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, according to ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/two-ships-attacked-one-sinks-in-drone-strikes-off-bulgaria.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/two-ships-attacked-one-sinks-in-drone-strikes-off-bulgaria.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:16:57 -0400 Two merchant ships were attacked by drones off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with one sinking, according to Prime Minister Rumen Radev. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/imf-projects-saudi-arabia-s-2027-growth-at-7-9-percent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/imf-projects-saudi-arabia-s-2027-growth-at-7-9-percent.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:28:05 -0400 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Saudi Arabia's economy to grow by 7.9 percent in 2027, outpacing the global average of 3.4 percent, according to Arabnews. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ship-sinks-in-new-drone-attack-off-bulgaria-pm-summons-russian-ambassa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/ship-sinks-in-new-drone-attack-off-bulgaria-pm-summons-russian-ambassa.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:14:26 -0400 Prime Minister Rumen Radev of Bulgaria condemned drone attacks that sank one ship and damaged another off the country's Black Sea coast, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar) and the BBC (United Kingdom). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/13/trump-claims-china-and-russia-not-helping-iran.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:16:45 -0400 However, these claims were met with skepticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who stated on Monday that Russia was continuing missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.