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Clean signal. en-us 15 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/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 05:39:29 -0400 FIA stewards penalized Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson with grid penalties for an incident during practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. 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 05:38:30 -0400 The meteorite's formation indicates that Mars had a hydrosphere when the rock was forming, and that hydrosphere was interacting intensely with the Martian crust. 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 05:35:40 -0400 Researchers at NASA Ames in California are using advanced simulators to recreate conditions astronauts could experience during a Moon landing. 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 05:35:25 -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/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 05:34:14 -0400 According to the Greenville Police Department, Panettiere's death was caused by the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, as determined by the Greenville County Coroner's Office. 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/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 05:31:36 -0400 According to the State Department, the sale will strengthen Ukraine's integrated air and missile defense system and support the operation of its existing Patriot systems to counter aerial threats. 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 05:27:18 -0400 The Navajo Nation in parts of Arizona is an exception, observing daylight saving time like neighboring lands in New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. 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 05:26:37 -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/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 05:21:10 -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/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 05:19:47 -0400 Apple's iOS 27.2 update, released on October 26, includes several enhancements for FaceTime, expanding the video calling experience with new features. 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 05:19:31 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers secured their first World Series title with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, capping off a historic season that began with championship ambitions and ended with a maiden title in the franchise’s 58th year. 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 05:19:10 -0400 Further testing and analysis will run in parallel with the return-to-flight mission. 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/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 05:14:31 -0400 LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey shone as the Philadelphia 76ers secured a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. 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 05:09:47 -0400 Former President Bill Clinton is set to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom in Mississippi, aiming to boost Colom's chances in the upcoming election. 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 05:08:41 -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/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 05:07:53 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling following his lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday. 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 05:06:37 -0400 The Valkyries have won their first playoff series in franchise history, advancing to the Semifinals with a 77-73 victory over the Dallas Wings. 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/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 04:39:38 -0400 AI giant Anthropic officially kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, potentially setting a new record for the largest IPO ever. 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/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 04:08:47 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, capping off a historic season. 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/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 02:33:56 -0400 Salesforce, ServiceNow, and SAP have all started embedding AI agents into their platforms, and employers are increasingly using these tools to monitor and manage their workforces. 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.