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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/macron-condemns-violence-in-nationwide-french-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/macron-condemns-violence-in-nationwide-french-protests.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:15:26 -0400 The Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, warned that while the right to protest is fundamental, violence and disorder are not acceptable. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/air-force-service-member-dies-in-rappelling-accident-before-utsa-navy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/air-force-service-member-dies-in-rappelling-accident-before-utsa-navy.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:11:07 -0400 The incident occurred during UTSA's annual Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans game, a pregame ceremony intended to honor military members and veterans. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nz-dollar-rises-near-0-5650-as-fed-chair-warsh-avoids-rate-hike-previe.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:10:37 -0400 The New Zealand Dollar rose to near 0.5650 on Friday, as Warsh avoided giving any preview of the central bank's October 27-28 meeting decision on interest rates. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-day-tenure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-day-tenure.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:09:26 -0400 President Donald Trump fired Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary on Friday, just five days after she started the role. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/charli-xcx-and-chappell-roan-perform-boom-clap-in-la.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/charli-xcx-and-chappell-roan-perform-boom-clap-in-la.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:07:00 -0400 Charli XCX welcomed Chappell Roan to the stage for a rendition of 'Boom Clap' during her Music, Fashion, Film tour in Los Angeles on October 16th. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:06:26 -0400 Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung, according to a statement from his medical team. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/unrest-mars-day-of-protest-in-france-as-student-movement-turns-nationa.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:05:22 -0400 More than 600 police officers were injured in the clashes, according to Agathe Foucault, a spokesperson for the national police, who spoke to RTL radio on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/georgina-cates-actress-known-for-clay-pigeons-dies-at-51.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/georgina-cates-actress-known-for-clay-pigeons-dies-at-51.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:05:04 -0400 In 1998, Cates earned acclaim for her performance as Amanda in 'Clay Pigeons,' a Ridley Scott-produced film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/scientists-reverse-coral-bleaching-in-record-time.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/scientists-reverse-coral-bleaching-in-record-time.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:04:38 -0400 In a groundbreaking laboratory experiment, researchers have demonstrated that corals can recover from bleaching in just seven weeks by coming into brief contact with healthy corals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/campaign-2026-u-s-senator-jon-ossoff-d-ga-and-governor-candidate-keish.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/campaign-2026-u-s-senator-jon-ossoff-d-ga-and-governor-candidate-keish.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:03:59 -0400 Former President Donald Trump rallied conservative voters in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, supporting Republican candidates Mike Collins and Rick Jackson while criticizing Democratic opponents Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/steelers-coach-mike-mccarthy-injured-during-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/steelers-coach-mike-mccarthy-injured-during-game.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:03:39 -0400 Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy was seen limping heavily and in pain as he left the field at halftime during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/betty-mcguire-growing-pains-star-dies-at-100.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/betty-mcguire-growing-pains-star-dies-at-100.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:02:44 -0400 Betty McGuire, the actress known for her role as Kate Malone on the ABC sitcom 'Growing Pains,' has passed away at the age of 100. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/falcons-rookie-lb-daniels-carted-off-with-neck-injury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/falcons-rookie-lb-daniels-carted-off-with-neck-injury.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:20:59 -0400 The Falcons announced that Daniels would not return to the game due to a neck injury, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/massachusetts-lt-gov-candidate-suspends-campaign-after-drunk-driving-a.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/massachusetts-lt-gov-candidate-suspends-campaign-after-drunk-driving-a.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:16:44 -0400 Oliver's decision to suspend his campaign came after speaking with his family. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/taylor-swift-performs-at-academy-museum-gala-raising-over-14m.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/taylor-swift-performs-at-academy-museum-gala-raising-over-14m.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:14:52 -0400 Taylor Swift performed at the 6th annual Academy Museum Gala, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-fsu-in-2ot-thriller-after-controversial-hail-mary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-fsu-in-2ot-thriller-after-controversial-hail-mary.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:13:02 -0400 In a dramatic finish to the Miami vs. Florida State game, Miami narrowly escaped with a 43-35 victory after two overtime periods. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chuck-lorre-releases-memoir-sitcom-reflecting-on-tv-comedy-career.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chuck-lorre-releases-memoir-sitcom-reflecting-on-tv-comedy-career.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:12:42 -0400 Chuck Lorre, the creator of hit sitcoms like 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Two and a Half Men,' and 'Young Sheldon,' has released his memoir 'Sitcom,' which delves into his career and personal experiences. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/netflix-s-la-bola-negra-makes-box-office-history.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/netflix-s-la-bola-negra-makes-box-office-history.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:11:03 -0400 Netflix reported its first-ever box office grosses this weekend for the Spanish drama 'La Bola Negra,' which debuted to $277,500 on four screens in New York and Los Angeles. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-home-hub-for-299.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/apple-unveils-homeview-smart-home-hub-for-299.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:09:22 -0400 At its 'Welcome Home' event in New York City on October 13, 2026, Apple unveiled the HomeView, a $299 smart home hub designed to integrate entertainment, communication, and smart home controls into one device. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-plans-paris-game-despite-french-unrest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-plans-paris-game-despite-french-unrest.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:07:47 -0400 The NFL and the New Orleans Saints are proceeding with plans for the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris next Sunday, despite escalating protests and violence in France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/israel-s-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:06:20 -0400 For the first time, 55-year-old Said Kabat, a pharmacist from the Arab village of Majd al-Krum, will vote in Israel's parliamentary elections, reflecting a shift in Arab Israelis' attitudes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-rises-to-no-1-byu-surges-to-no-2-in-ap-poll.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-rises-to-no-1-byu-surges-to-no-2-in-ap-poll.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:04:18 -0400 In a major shake-up of the AP Top 25 poll, Miami has risen to the No. 1 position, marking the first time the Hurricanes have held the top spot since 2002. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-rises-to-no-1-byu-to-no-2-in-chaotic-ap-poll.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-rises-to-no-1-byu-to-no-2-in-chaotic-ap-poll.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:17:55 -0400 BYU's win over Notre Dame was a significant factor in their rise to second place, with Miami just 22 points ahead in the poll. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-and-sompot-chidgasornpongse-s-9-temples-to.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-and-sompot-chidgasornpongse-s-9-temples-to.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:12:18 -0400 The winners were announced on the last day of the festival, with 'Imperium' taking the Best Film Award in the Official Competition and '9 Temples To Heaven' winning the Sutherland Award for best first feature. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-mourn-presley-gerber.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-mourn-presley-gerber.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:11:29 -0400 On Sunday, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and their daughter Kaia Gerber shared a statement mourning the loss of Presley Gerber, who died on September 20 at a rehab facility. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-fans-witness-thrilling-scenes-across-the-country.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-fans-witness-thrilling-scenes-across-the-country.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:09:40 -0400 Week 1 of the 2026 college football season will commence on Thursday night, kicking off a five-day slate where at least one game is played across the sport. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-in-west-bank.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:58 -0400 Masked Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the Palestinian olive harvest season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-thanks-supporters-after-angelus-address.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-thanks-supporters-after-angelus-address.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:08:13 -0400 Pope Leo XIV thanked supporters after delivering the Angelus address from the Vatican on Sunday, according to Vaticannews (Holy See (Vatican City State)). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-upsets-and-high-stakes-games.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-upsets-and-high-stakes-games.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:07:40 -0400 College Football Week 7 featured several high-profile games and upsets, including a historic day where Georgia, Texas, and Alabama all fell on the same day for the first time since 1966. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/hunter-scores-touchdown-records-interception-in-jaguars-loss.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/hunter-scores-touchdown-records-interception-in-jaguars-loss.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:03:29 -0400 In a game that saw the Jacksonville Jaguars fall to the Houston Texans, 34-31, second-year player Travis Hunter Jr. made history by scoring a touchdown and recording an interception in the same game. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/7-takeaways-from-chuck-lorre-s-new-memoir-sitcom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/7-takeaways-from-chuck-lorre-s-new-memoir-sitcom.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:19:43 -0400 The memoir delves into the challenges and successes of creating sitcoms, including the initial pilot of 'The Big Bang Theory.' Lorre also reflects on past decisions, such as his initial hesitation to cast Anna Faris in 'Mom,' which he later acknowledged as a mistake. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/travis-hunter-jr-scores-touchdown-records-interception-in-jaguars-loss.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/travis-hunter-jr-scores-touchdown-records-interception-in-jaguars-loss.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:18:27 -0400 Travis Hunter Jr. made NFL history on Sunday when he both caught a touchdown and recorded an interception in the same game against the Houston Texans, a feat not seen since 2002. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-defies-trump-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:17:53 -0400 Ukraine will resume drone strikes on Russian refineries after Russia kept hitting energy infrastructure and killing civilians in Ukraine despite U.S. President Trump’s claim of an “energy ceasefire”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Financial Times. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/anti-government-protesters-battle-with-police-in-albania.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/anti-government-protesters-battle-with-police-in-albania.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:12:49 -0400 The protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes, with demonstrators and riot police fighting pitched battles in the center of Tirana for five consecutive days. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-london-film-festival.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-london-film-festival.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:11:18 -0400 The winners were announced on the last day of the 70th BFI London Film Festival, which ran from October 7 to October 18. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/france-grapples-with-nationwide-unrest-after-protests-turn-violent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/france-grapples-with-nationwide-unrest-after-protests-turn-violent.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:09:09 -0400 While hundreds of thousands protested peacefully in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, looted luxury boutiques and supermarkets, and attacked police vehicles and officers, as reported by Japantimes (Japan) and RTE.ie (Ireland). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-administration-asks-justices-to-determine-courts-ability-to-vaca.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:05:08 -0400 Sauer argued that nothing in the federal law governing administrative agencies suggests that courts have the power to vacate an agency’s action entirely. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-plans-paris-game-amid-escalating-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-plans-paris-game-amid-escalating-protests.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0400 The NFL and the New Orleans Saints are proceeding with plans for an international game in Paris next Sunday, despite escalating protests and violence in France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-remember-presley-gerber.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/cindy-crawford-rande-gerber-and-kaia-gerber-remember-presley-gerber.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:22:18 -0400 In February 2023, Kaia Gerber, Presley, and Rande celebrated Cindy's 57th birthday with a darling cake adorned with fruits and long, golden candles. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-for-israeli-re-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-for-israeli-re-election.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:16:53 -0400 President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election in a Truth Social post, urging Israeli voters to support Netanyahu as a 'great warrior' and 'partner for peace.' Trump wrote. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-shifts-focus-to-voting-early.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-shifts-focus-to-voting-early.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:06:48 -0400 The No Kings coalition, which has organized previous anti-Trump protests, shifted its focus to voter mobilization on 'No Kings: Vote Early' day, held on October 17, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/france-in-shock-after-protests-turn-into-riots-damaging-buildings-and.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/france-in-shock-after-protests-turn-into-riots-damaging-buildings-and.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:06:29 -0400 Japantimes (Japan) and RTE.ie (Ireland) reported that while hundreds of thousands protested peacefully in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, looted luxury boutiques and supermarkets, and attacked police vehicles and officers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-error-in-notre-dame-byu-ending-says-irish-had-1-second-l.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-error-in-notre-dame-byu-ending-says-irish-had-1-second-l.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:03:59 -0400 The Big 12 has admitted that referees made a significant error at the end of the Notre Dame-BYU game, stating that one second should have remained on the clock when the ball hit the ground. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/ilhan-omar-s-sister-s-phone-seized-before-home-raid.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/ilhan-omar-s-sister-s-phone-seized-before-home-raid.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:09:40 -0400 Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, had her phone seized earlier this year as federal investigators probed whether Omar and her relatives lied or omitted crucial information in immigration paperwork filed since moving to the United States in the 1990s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/california-voters-to-decide-on-novel-billionaire-tax-proposal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/california-voters-to-decide-on-novel-billionaire-tax-proposal.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:08:36 -0400 The proposal has received national attention, with some billionaires expressing concern about the potential impact on their finances and the state's economy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-london-game-2026-houston-texans-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-set-for-we.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/nfl-london-game-2026-houston-texans-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-set-for-we.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:04:41 -0400 The NFL London Game, set for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium, will feature the Houston Texans (1-4) facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/us-secretary-rubio-urges-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:13:32 -0400 Rubio urged Israel to 'crack down' on settler violence, emphasizing the need for prosecution and jail time for the assailants. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-upsets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-upsets.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:09:04 -0400 College Football Week 7 featured several high-profile games and upsets, including a historic day where Georgia, Texas, and Alabama all fell on the same day for the first time since 1966, according to FOX Sports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-survives-two-hail-marys-leaving-fsu-without-answers-in-2ot-thril.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:12:05 -0400 In a thrilling overtime game, Miami narrowly edged Florida State 43-35, surviving two controversial Hail Mary plays. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/long-after-musk-and-doge-left-trump-admin-still-cleaning-up-usaid-frau.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:09:36 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), known for its efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/sergei-loznitsa-s-imperium-wins-best-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:07:46 -0400 Sergei Loznitsa's 'Imperium' was awarded the Best Film prize at the 70th BFI London Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday, October 18, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mmx-mission-to-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mmx-mission-to-phobos.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:06:57 -0400 According to Tom Statler, part of the NASA team collaborating on the mission, the samples could reveal how Phobos and its sibling Deimos formed, potentially shedding light on how Earth and other inner planets acquired water and organic compounds. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/russia-s-rassvet-satellite-network-could-enable-real-time-strikes-on-u.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/russia-s-rassvet-satellite-network-could-enable-real-time-strikes-on-u.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:31:03 -0400 Ukraine's presidential adviser on defense technologies, Serhii Beskrestnov, warned that Russia is deploying its low-Earth orbit satellite network, Rassvet, which could enable Russian operators to control strike drones. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-brief-tenure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-brief-tenure.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:24:06 -0400 Zacharia's tenure was marked by a contentious first press briefing on Tuesday, where she took questions from only three reporters, all from conservative-leaning or Trump-friendly outlets, and left after just 14 minutes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:09:33 -0400 Martinez confirmed that the operation went well and that he expects to be back in a few weeks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-day-shifts-focus-to-voting.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/no-kings-day-shifts-focus-to-voting.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:05:54 -0400 At the Lincoln Memorial, protesters carried signs reading 'VOTE EARLY' and 'We're done sending a message,' indicating a shift from previous demonstrations focused on protesting Trump and his administration. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-s-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/chelsea-s-martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:15:57 -0400 Martinez posted on Instagram after the surgery, thanking supporters and confirming his return in a few weeks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/musk-steps-down-from-trump-s-doge-amid-fraud-allegations.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:10:04 -0400 Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), known for its efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-martian-moon-phobos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/japan-launches-mission-to-collect-samples-from-martian-moon-phobos.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:07:37 -0400 Once the map is complete, the spacecraft will land on Phobos to drop off a small rover called IDEFIX and collect samples using two different devices: one that shoots a puff of gas to collect dust and pebbles, and another that blasts a hollow cylinder into the ground to retrieve deeper samples. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/4-takeaways-from-a-voting-focused-no-kings-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/4-takeaways-from-a-voting-focused-no-kings-day.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:06:25 -0400 The No Kings coalition's shift from protest to voter mobilization reflects a strategic pivot in their approach to political engagement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/mexico-s-pacific-coast-braces-for-hurricane-polo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/mexico-s-pacific-coast-braces-for-hurricane-polo.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:05:43 -0400 The Pacific coast of Mexico is bracing for another major storm, Hurricane Polo, after a series of devastating hurricanes this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-refs-error-in-notre-dame-byu-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/big-12-admits-refs-error-in-notre-dame-byu-game.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:21:56 -0400 Fans and analysts immediately noticed that there should have been one second left on the clock, giving Notre Dame a chance to run another play. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-gets-surgeon-s-approval-for-latin-america-trip.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:13:18 -0400 Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, said there were no clinical reasons why the trip should not take place. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/martinez-to-return-in-a-few-weeks-after-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:11:27 -0400 Martinez posted on Instagram from his hospital bed, thanking supporters and confirming he would be back in a few weeks, as reported by Tottenham Independent (United Kingdom) and Pulse Ghana (Ghana). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-prayer-after-discharge-from-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-prayer-after-discharge-from-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:09:25 -0400 Pope Leo XIV led pilgrims in prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, just one day after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital following surgery for lung cancer, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Kyivpost (Ukraine). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/rubio-departs-for-central-asia-to-boost-us-commercial-and-energy-ties.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/rubio-departs-for-central-asia-to-boost-us-commercial-and-energy-ties.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:27:29 -0400 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Central and South Asia, leading a delegation of 200 business leaders to advance commercial diplomacy and secure alternative energy and rare earth supply chains. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-pilgrims-in-prayer-after-hospital-discharge.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leads-pilgrims-in-prayer-after-hospital-discharge.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:13:36 -0400 Pope Leo XIV surprised Catholics around the world by leading pilgrims in prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, just four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/college-football-week-7-top-games-and-tv-channels.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:12:57 -0400 College Football Week 7 is set to feature several high-profile games, including the matchup between No. 3 Miami and Florida State, which ended in a double-overtime thriller with Miami emerging victorious 43-35. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/pope-leo-xiv-discharged-after-lung-cancer-surgery.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:07:49 -0400 Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fatal-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-forces-base-wainwright.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:16:06 -0400 Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed Saturday that a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta had resulted in fatalities and injuries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/albanian-pm-rejects-resignation-amid-violent-protests.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:28:09 -0400 Protesters in Albania have said they will accept nothing less than Rama’s resignation, describing him as a “public enemy”. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-and-injures-personnel.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:15:26 -0400 A large fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has resulted in casualties among military personnel, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Nine.com.au (Australia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/uk-police-decline-to-investigate-pm-adviser-s-wife-s-post-on-palestine.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:08:46 -0400 The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom announced on Saturday that they would not pursue a criminal investigation into a social media post by Sarah Helm, the wife of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/miami-edges-florida-state-in-controversial-double-ot-finish.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:19:07 -0400 The Miami Hurricanes survived a dramatic comeback by the Florida State Seminoles, winning 43-35 in a game that will be remembered for its controversial finish. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/18/vance-defends-trump-s-iran-strategy-at-cbs-town-hall.html Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:13:29 -0400 Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran strategy during a CBS News town hall, addressing voter concerns about high gas prices and economic challenges.