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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/three-men-jailed-for-158-years-each-for-surf-trip-murders-in-mexico.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/three-men-jailed-for-158-years-each-for-surf-trip-murders-in-mexico.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:20:51 -0400 The judge ruled that Jesús Gerardo García, known as “el Kekas,” Irineo Francisco “N” and Ángel Jesús “N” would each serve 158 years and nine months in prison for murder, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft with violence. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/prime-minister-mark-carney-says-u-s-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alber.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/prime-minister-mark-carney-says-u-s-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alber.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:15:24 -0400 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged Albertans to vote against separation, warning that the United States poses a significant threat to Canada's unity and sovereignty. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/weak-links-start-to-show-in-a-i-borrowing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/weak-links-start-to-show-in-a-i-borrowing.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:14:33 -0400 According to the AFP, tech sector borrowing has surged to around $500 billion since January, with major players like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft raising substantial debt to finance the infrastructure needed for AI. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/google-launches-gemini-4-argon-for-developers-and-enterprises.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/google-launches-gemini-4-argon-for-developers-and-enterprises.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:53 -0400 Consumers will need a Google AI Ultra subscription to access Argon, while developers and enterprises will need to subscribe to the Gemini API tier. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-recorded-conversations-without-user-consent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-recorded-conversations-without-user-consent.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:10:26 -0400 Ars Technica reported that some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were recording conversations without the wearer's knowledge or consent. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rain-forces-rays-guardians-alcs-game-4-reschedule.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rain-forces-rays-guardians-alcs-game-4-reschedule.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:07:25 -0400 Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed to Saturday due to rain, with the series resuming at 8 p.m. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/katie-zacharia-transitioning-out-of-wh-press-secy-role.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/katie-zacharia-transitioning-out-of-wh-press-secy-role.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:04:36 -0400 Katie Zacharia, who began her role as White House press secretary on Monday, announced her departure on Friday, just seven days into the job. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-hits-lowest-level-since-1988.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-hits-lowest-level-since-1988.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:23:32 -0400 The BBC (United Kingdom) and DW (Germany) highlighted that deforestation in the Amazon fell by 41.8% over the past year, while Informat.ro (Romania) noted a 71.2% decrease since 2022, when the Lula administration took office. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mexican-judge-sentences-three-men-to-over-150-years-for-surfing-trip-m.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mexican-judge-sentences-three-men-to-over-150-years-for-surfing-trip-m.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:22:59 -0400 The accounts from ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia), RNZ (New Zealand), and BBC (United Kingdom) agree that the three men were sentenced to over 150 years in prison for the murders of the Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Baja California. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-mayor-bally-bagayoko-joins-student-protests-against-education-p.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-mayor-bally-bagayoko-joins-student-protests-against-education-p.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:16:19 -0400 Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko once again joined protests in Paris on Tuesday, supporting students and teachers who are challenging education policies in France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-braces-for-protests-as-students-yellow-vests-and-unions-rally.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-braces-for-protests-as-students-yellow-vests-and-unions-rally.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:25:20 -0400 Yannick Maillou, a teacher from La Crèche in western France, joined the Yellow Vests in 2018 and remains involved in the movement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:22:58 -0400 John Marion, Common Cause Rhode Island’s executive director, called West’s proposal a straightforward way to address concerns from good government advocates and some lawmakers about former General Assembly members seeking judicial appointments.