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Clean signal. en-us 15 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/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 07:43:29 -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/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 07:41:42 -0400 Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, which includes 20 default wallpapers and new features for the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. 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 07:40:59 -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/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/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 07:38:09 -0400 The Edge Light feature works across multiple video calling apps, including FaceTime, and is especially beneficial for users of the iPhone Duo, which features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. 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 07:35:22 -0400 Anthropic has committed 5% of its shares to a new “public benefit” fund, with the amount potentially increasing as its shares grow in value. 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/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 07:31:35 -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/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 07:30:59 -0400 Further testing and analysis will run in parallel with the return-to-flight mission. 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/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 07:27:31 -0400 Lee Saper, the study’s second author, noted that this meteorite is the first piece of Martian crust from an area of Mars that scientists have never had a sample of before. 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 07:26:48 -0400 The incident occurred when Verstappen, preparing for a flying lap, and Lawson, on a cooldown lap after a timed lap, disputed the same piece of track near Turn 12. 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/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 07:20:10 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a trip 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/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 07:19:23 -0400 South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it accidental, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Greenville Police Department. 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/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 07:14:53 -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/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 07:12:33 -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, according to Sotheby's official auction listing. 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/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 07:08:17 -0400 Researchers have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports and reported by Futurism. 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/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 07:04:59 -0400 In conclusion, while the specific details of the shooting and the identities of the victims and suspect vary slightly among reports, all outlets agree that one person was killed and six were injured in the shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday night. 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/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 06:36:57 -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 season. 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/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 06:29:01 -0400 Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase expressed frustration over her team's lackadaisical start. 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/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 06:22:46 -0400 Paludohadros lived about 125 million years ago in a wetland environment that covered much of southern England. 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 06:19:32 -0400 According to Google, Gemini 4 Carbon delivers state-of-the-art performance across cybersecurity tasks, including identifying software vulnerabilities, exploiting security weaknesses, and developing patches. 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/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 05:15:07 -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/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/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 05:05:47 -0400 The order came in response to letters sent by the Office of the Deputy Attorney General just days before Election Day, which told officials they must preserve federal election records for 22 months under a decades-old federal law, as reported by Democracy Docket. 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/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 02:22:41 -0400 The system's unique angle is that it can seamlessly switch from solar to fossil fuel power, providing a reliable backup during periods of low sunlight or bad weather. 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.