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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:43:11 -0400 The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, a critically-needed munition for defense against escalating Russian aerial attacks, after Kyiv said deliveries had been delayed in recent months. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/banks-plan-to-sell-billions-in-loans.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/banks-plan-to-sell-billions-in-loans.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:40:21 -0400 Wall Street banks are gearing up to sell billions of dollars in stock to fund artificial intelligence projects, a move that could put pressure on share prices. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/private-equity-in-your-401-k-heed-warren-buffett-s-warning.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/private-equity-in-your-401-k-heed-warren-buffett-s-warning.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:37:48 -0400 Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years, the company announced Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/moonshot-launches-kimi-k3-1-pro-closing-in-on-anthropic-s-claude-opus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/moonshot-launches-kimi-k3-1-pro-closing-in-on-anthropic-s-claude-opus.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:37:14 -0400 Anthropic's new flagship general-release model, Claude Opus 5.5, launched on September 22, 2026, and costs $4 per million input tokens and $20 per million output tokens, 20% less than Opus 5. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-scotland-investigates-epstein-and-maxwell-s-balmoral-visits.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-scotland-investigates-epstein-and-maxwell-s-balmoral-visits.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:36:11 -0400 The emails, sent from Balmoral, suggest Andrew was in contact with Epstein and Maxwell during their visits to the estate. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/outside-groups-spend-over-330m-to-oppose-three-democratic-senate-candi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/outside-groups-spend-over-330m-to-oppose-three-democratic-senate-candi.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:35:53 -0400 Outside groups are spending millions of dollars to oppose three Democratic Senate candidates, with the total exceeding $330 million, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-doubles-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-doubles-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:34:20 -0400 OpenAI has reversed its decision to reduce usage limits for ChatGPT Pro plans, opting instead to double them following user backlash. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-lose-1-trillion-as-ai-spending-worries-persist.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-lose-1-trillion-as-ai-spending-worries-persist.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:33:43 -0400 Tech stocks lost $1 trillion in value as concerns over the high costs of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending continued to weigh on the market, despite positive earnings reports from some companies. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pakistan-army-spokesman-expresses-cautious-optimism-on-us-iran-mediati.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pakistan-army-spokesman-expresses-cautious-optimism-on-us-iran-mediati.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:32:49 -0400 The local currency is outperforming most emerging-market peers amid fragile optimism over the US-Iran ceasefire, but markets remain cautious about the truce’s durability and the ongoing risks in the Strait of Hormuz. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:32:32 -0400 A Russian drone strike hit a railway station in Ukraine's Dnipro city on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring several others, according to Ukrainian authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/gop-candidates-distance-themselves-from-trump-over-high-prices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/gop-candidates-distance-themselves-from-trump-over-high-prices.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:32:01 -0400 In a recent debate in Maine, Republican Senator Susan Collins sought to distance herself from Trump, while Democratic challenger Troy Jackson attacked her over her ties to the president and her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/lapd-arrests-2-in-connection-with-killing-of-snl-writer-jimmy-fowlie-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/lapd-arrests-2-in-connection-with-killing-of-snl-writer-jimmy-fowlie-s.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:31:21 -0400 Christina Downer, the sister of 'Saturday Night Live' writer Jimmy Fowlie, was reported missing on December 18, 2025, after her ex-husband requested a welfare check due to a lack of contact. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-and-announces-new-models.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-and-announces-new-models.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:30:49 -0400 Google today announced the Connected Apps Platform, a unified way for app developers to integrate their capabilities directly into Gemini and Search, according to 9To5Google. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3b-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3b-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:28:35 -0400 Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security breach on Thursday, October 29, involving $6.3 billion in digital assets, which could be the largest hack in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/selma-blair-apologizes-for-jfk-airport-arrest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/selma-blair-apologizes-for-jfk-airport-arrest.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:27:59 -0400 Actress Selma Blair has broken her silence on her arrest at John F. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-rally-energizes-south-carolina-gop-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-rally-energizes-south-carolina-gop-ahead-of-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:27:24 -0400 President Donald Trump held a boisterous rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to energize Republican supporters ahead of the November midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-vetoes-us-drafted-resolution-on-western-sahara.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-vetoes-us-drafted-resolution-on-western-sahara.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:27:04 -0400 The US-drafted resolution, which aimed to extend MINURSO’s mandate until October 31, 2027, with significant changes, including ending the peacekeeping mission on April 30, 2027. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-four-weeks-with-hamstring-injury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-four-weeks-with-hamstring-injury.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:26:42 -0400 Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant will miss at least the next four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring sprain during Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/american-pope-leo-xiv-votes-in-u-s-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/american-pope-leo-xiv-votes-in-u-s-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:23:36 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first American-born pope in the Catholic Church's more than 2,000-year history. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/netflix-s-cliff-booth-fizzles-in-theaters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/netflix-s-cliff-booth-fizzles-in-theaters.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:22:32 -0400 Netflix's 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,' directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino, faced a disappointing box office performance in IMAX theaters, grossing just $4 million domestically. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/some-of-the-world-s-biggest-bats-are-getting-smaller.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/some-of-the-world-s-biggest-bats-are-getting-smaller.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:21:35 -0400 Researchers at the Field Museum found that the skulls of Madagascar flying foxes (Pteropus rufus) are now 6 percent smaller than they were prior to the 1980s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/foreign-policy-argues-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-lead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/foreign-policy-argues-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-lead.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:21:06 -0400 The release of 'Manus' in March 2025 raised questions about Chinese leadership in AI systems beyond chatbots, but this is unrelated to the Foreign Policy article on Iran. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-warns-democrats-against-impeaching-hegseth.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-warns-democrats-against-impeaching-hegseth.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:20:56 -0400 President Trump warned Democrats against impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they win back the House in the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/halloween-7-rumors-to-get-in-the-spooky-spirit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/halloween-7-rumors-to-get-in-the-spooky-spirit.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:19:46 -0400 Zookeepers at a Delta zoo are using seasonal squashes to entertain animals during Halloween, with lemurs and rhinos enjoying the treats. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/the-health-care-issues-stat-reporters-are-watching-in-the-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/the-health-care-issues-stat-reporters-are-watching-in-the-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:16:55 -0400 STAT reporter Anil Oza recently spoke to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who discussed his public health goals if elected. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-arrested-after-suicide-threat-and.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-arrested-after-suicide-threat-and.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:16:41 -0400 Jonathan Miller, a Libertarian candidate for North Carolina State Senate, was arrested Monday after threatening suicide and live-posting a standoff with police on X. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-17-is-on-1-of-devices-after-four-months-android-16-on-over-25.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-17-is-on-1-of-devices-after-four-months-android-16-on-over-25.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:15:24 -0400 In contrast, Android 16 has seen a significant uptick, now making up over 25% of devices, according to the same data. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-demands-lebron-james-apologize-for-national-anthem-behavior.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-demands-lebron-james-apologize-for-national-anthem-behavior.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:12:58 -0400 President Donald Trump called on NBA star LeBron James to apologize for his actions during the national anthem at a recent game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-potential-6-3-billion-crypto-theft.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-potential-6-3-billion-crypto-theft.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:12:41 -0400 Binance has confirmed that it is dealing with a security incident as users reported that funds were being drained from the crypto exchange’s wallets. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/senate-unlikely-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-despite-trump-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/senate-unlikely-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-despite-trump-s.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:11:57 -0400 President Trump posted what he claims is Sen. Tom Cotton’s cellphone number and urged supporters to pressure him to support a bill making daylight saving time permanent. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missile-near-mecca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missile-near-mecca.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:11:09 -0400 Al Jazeera reported that Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone launched by the Houthis towards Mecca, a move that could threaten the holy city. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/state-parties-split-on-70-ballot-measures-agree-on-six.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/state-parties-split-on-70-ballot-measures-agree-on-six.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:10:45 -0400 In 2026, state Democratic and Republican parties took opposing positions on 70 ballot measures and agreed on six, according to recent reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-more-budget-friendly-phones.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-more-budget-friendly-phones.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:10:04 -0400 9To5Google reports that the Nothing OS 5.0 update, which began rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3) a few weeks ago, is now available for the Nothing Phone (3a), (3a) Pro, (4a), and (4a) Pro models. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/why-gold-plunged-to-its-lowest-price-in-a-year-despite-renewed-iran-ji.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/why-gold-plunged-to-its-lowest-price-in-a-year-despite-renewed-iran-ji.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:08:15 -0400 Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterm elections over the rising cost of living, according to BBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strikes-kill-19-leave-350-000-without-power-in-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strikes-kill-19-leave-350-000-without-power-in-ukraine.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:06:04 -0400 According to the Kyiv Independent, Russian forces launched 112 attack drones overnight, with 40 of them being jet-powered, targeting Ukraine. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:03:39 -0400 Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men,' died at his home in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, at the age of 86. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oleshky-evacuation-begins-amid-ceasefire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oleshky-evacuation-begins-amid-ceasefire.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:43:45 -0400 Evacuation of residents in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation, began Friday as part of a US-brokered ceasefire. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/final-israeli-election-results-show-no-clear-majority.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/final-israeli-election-results-show-no-clear-majority.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:40:36 -0400 The final vote count from Israel's 2026 election shows that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has secured the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-says-war-with-iran-will-end-soon.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-says-war-with-iran-will-end-soon.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:36:45 -0400 US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that the war with Iran would end 'very soon,' though he did not provide details on how this would happen. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ukraine-and-russia-launch-aid-operation-in-oleshky.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ukraine-and-russia-launch-aid-operation-in-oleshky.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:33:22 -0400 Ukraine and Russia have launched a coordinated humanitarian operation to deliver food, medical supplies, and other essentials to residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine, while offering civilians the opportunity to evacuate, according to the Kyiv Post. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-campaigns-in-florida-amid-midterm-tensions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-campaigns-in-florida-amid-midterm-tensions.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:31:40 -0400 Trump's expanded campaign schedule includes Iowa and Florida, signaling an increased focus on red states as Republicans grow nervous heading into the final stretch of the midterms. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-favored-over-panthers-in-thursday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-favored-over-panthers-in-thursday-night-football.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:31:05 -0400 The Panthers struggled offensively, managing just 266 yards, 15 first downs, and 13 points while turning the ball over four times. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:30:29 -0400 'While suddenly navigating the end of this chapter, I'm filled with gratitude for our remarkable cast, writers, directors, and crew who have poured their hearts into this show, and for the incredible fans around the world whose unwavering loyalty has kept 'Criminal Minds' going for two decades,' Messer said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-issues-grand-jury-subpoenas-to-california-election-officials.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-issues-grand-jury-subpoenas-to-california-election-officials.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:28:41 -0400 The Department of Justice on Thursday issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California as part of its criminal investigation into the state's voter rolls, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dominican-court-revokes-franco-s-pardon-in-sex-abuse-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dominican-court-revokes-franco-s-pardon-in-sex-abuse-case.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:27:19 -0400 An appeals court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on Thursday revoked Wander Franco's judicial pardon and upheld his conviction for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, imposing a three-year suspended prison sentence. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/6-new-movies-our-critics-are-talking-about-this-week.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/6-new-movies-our-critics-are-talking-about-this-week.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:26:43 -0400 Zack Snyder's latest film, 'The Last Photograph,' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-with-new-models-and-apps.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-with-new-models-and-apps.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:26:01 -0400 In addition to the Gemini app, Google will soon make existing Connected Apps available in Search, expanding the reach of these apps to high-intent users. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christian-pulisic-signs-new-deal-with-ac-milan-through-2031.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christian-pulisic-signs-new-deal-with-ac-milan-through-2031.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:22:37 -0400 American forward Christian Pulisic has signed a new contract with AC Milan, extending his stay until 2031, the club announced Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jack-antonoff-and-margaret-qualley-file-for-divorce.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jack-antonoff-and-margaret-qualley-file-for-divorce.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:21:59 -0400 Antonoff, 42, and Qualley, 32, began dating in 2021 and married in August 2023 in a star-studded ceremony in New Jersey. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nasa-identifies-4-1-billion-year-old-martian-meteorite-found-in-sahara.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nasa-identifies-4-1-billion-year-old-martian-meteorite-found-in-sahara.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:21:40 -0400 The meteorite's characteristics, including its mix of minerals, texture, and chemistry, set it apart from the roughly 435 known Martian meteorites. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-intensifies-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-intensifies-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:19:48 -0400 President Trump has called for a criminal prosecution of Peltola and her campaign, while Alaska’s Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, has ordered a state criminal and civil investigation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-wipe-out-1-trillion-in-value-as-concerns-deepen-about-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-wipe-out-1-trillion-in-value-as-concerns-deepen-about-the.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:18:52 -0400 Tech stocks plunged by over $1 trillion as fears mounted over the financial returns of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-receives-letters-from-ice-detainees-in-chicago.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-receives-letters-from-ice-detainees-in-chicago.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:31 -0400 Pope Leo XIV received letters and messages from individuals detained at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility near Chicago, according to a coalition of religious and community leaders who met with him in Vatican City. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-focus-on-health-care-issues-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-focus-on-health-care-issues-ahead-of-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:15:14 -0400 According to STAT’s senior multimedia producer and host of STAT’s weekly video series, Alex Hogan, the midterm elections could have significant implications for health care policy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-to-supply-300-000-tons-of-diesel-to-u-s-amid-ukraine-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-to-supply-300-000-tons-of-diesel-to-u-s-amid-ukraine-attacks.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:12:38 -0400 Newscord reported that Russia would immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and world market, a move that has sparked mixed reactions in the oil market. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-blindsided-by-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-blindsided-by-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:55 -0400 Thomas Markle Jr. told The Sun on Oct. 22 that he discovered 'hundreds, if not thousands' of images depicting child sexual abuse while clearing out boxes at his father's former home in Cebu, Philippines. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-threatens-suicide-during-live-post.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-threatens-suicide-during-live-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:33 -0400 A Libertarian candidate for North Carolina's state Senate threatened suicide and live-posted a standoff with police on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/chicago-born-pope-leo-xiv-casts-first-us-election-ballot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/chicago-born-pope-leo-xiv-casts-first-us-election-ballot.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:09 -0400 Chicago native Pope Leo XIV has made history by casting a mail-in ballot in the upcoming US midterm elections, becoming the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-potential-6-3-billion-crypto-hack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-potential-6-3-billion-crypto-hack.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:07:52 -0400 Binance spent October 29 telling customers it was looking into a “potential security issue” while stablecoin issuers froze billions of dollars across the market. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station-zelenskyy-cond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station-zelenskyy-cond.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:32:45 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the attack as “horrific” and called it a deliberate strike against civilians, brazen in its cruelty. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nearly-two-thirds-of-teens-and-tweens-use-ai-chatbots.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nearly-two-thirds-of-teens-and-tweens-use-ai-chatbots.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:31:38 -0400 A new survey by Common Sense Media reveals that nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens are using AI chatbots, often for homework and emotional support. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strike-on-sumy-oblast-kills-1-injures-8-people.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strike-on-sumy-oblast-kills-1-injures-8-people.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:28:07 -0400 Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported that a Russian drone strike on the morning of October 30 killed a 43-year-old woman and injured eight other people in the Shostka community. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-unveil-spectacular-halloween-costumes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-unveil-spectacular-halloween-costumes.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:25:05 -0400 The Today Show's Halloween episode on Friday, October 30, 2026, featured hosts in elaborate costumes to celebrate 100 years of NBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-chronicles-tragic-ascent-and-descent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-chronicles-tragic-ascent-and-descent.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:41 -0400 Nelson's death on Manaslu in 2022 reshaped the film Vasarhelyi and Chin were making, turning it into a chronicle of tragedy and grief. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nfl-faces-new-trial-over-sunday-ticket-antitrust-verdict.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nfl-faces-new-trial-over-sunday-ticket-antitrust-verdict.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:02 -0400 In the original trial, a jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, a class of DirecTV subscribers, who claimed the NFL's anticompetitive agreements caused them to pay inflated prices for the Sunday Ticket package. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-deployed-during-stand-off-over-control-of-top-poland-court.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-deployed-during-stand-off-over-control-of-top-poland-court.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:21:02 -0400 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk deployed riot police around the country's constitutional court Friday after suspending its chief justice, Bogdan Święczkowski, and his deputy, Bartłomiej Sochański, in a move that has sparked protests and accusations of a coup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-nothing-3a-and-4a-series-phones.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-nothing-3a-and-4a-series-phones.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:17:48 -0400 The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro models receive a 3.09 GB update, bringing Android 17 features. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/campaign-2026-south-carolina-gop-officials-and-candidates-deliver-rema.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/campaign-2026-south-carolina-gop-officials-and-candidates-deliver-rema.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:05 -0400 Local political figures and guest speakers delivered remarks throughout the morning, beginning at 11:00 AM, to energize the arena before Trump took the stage at 12:30 PM. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:13:28 -0400 Anthropic has secured significant deals for access to computing power, including a $3.1 billion monthly contract with SpaceX for Nvidia GPUs, which could total up to $120.5 billion by 2029, noted The Verge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-unaware-of-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-unaware-of-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:10:39 -0400 Thomas Markle Jr. told The Sun on Oct. 22 that he found 'hundreds, if not thousands' of images depicting child sexual abuse while clearing out boxes at his father's former home in Cebu, Philippines. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oil-market-reacts-to-russian-diesel-supply-amid-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oil-market-reacts-to-russian-diesel-supply-amid-attacks.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:10:16 -0400 Russian attacks on Kyiv and Boryspil international airports were “clearly” a reaction to the possibility of the US negotiators flying to Kyiv, according to Zelenskyy’s statement on Telegram. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-during-lent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-during-lent.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:09:29 -0400 Pope Leo XIV began his Lenten visits to five Roman parishes on Sunday, starting with Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-launches-new-smart-displays-and-speakers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-launches-new-smart-displays-and-speakers.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:08:08 -0400 Amazon has launched a new lineup of smart devices, including smart displays and speakers, according to 9to5Google. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/mysterious-cloud-on-mars-may-reveal-unseen-physics.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/mysterious-cloud-on-mars-may-reveal-unseen-physics.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:05:43 -0400 The AMEC was first revealed to the public in 2018 by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express, which has viewed the recurrent cloud repeatedly since. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/love-shines-packers-beat-panthers-27-13.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/love-shines-packers-beat-panthers-27-13.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:03:35 -0400 The Green Bay Packers secured a crucial 27-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field, with quarterback Jordan Love leading the charge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-and-amazon-launch-new-smart-displays.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-and-amazon-launch-new-smart-displays.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:51:16 -0400 Apple and Amazon have launched new smart displays that address many of the shortcomings previously identified in the market, according to The Verge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-weighs-new-iran-strikes-as-vance-reaches-out-is-war-or-a-deal-close.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-weighs-new-iran-strikes-as-vance-reaches-out-is-war-or-a-deal-close.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:48:19 -0400 Vice President JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an attempt to revive stalled peace talks, according to multiple reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors-with-ai.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors-with-ai.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:43:28 -0400 Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has filed its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol 'ANT'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-before-trial.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-before-trial.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:39:49 -0400 Meta has settled a lawsuit brought by teenager K.D.B. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:38:09 -0400 This decision to reverse the usage limit reduction comes just months after Amazon announced it was investing $50 billion in OpenAI and roughly a year after Altman attended the wedding of Amazon founder Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/in-another-historic-move-pope-leo-casts-absentee-us-vote-from-rome.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/in-another-historic-move-pope-leo-casts-absentee-us-vote-from-rome.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:35:13 -0400 Chicago native Pope Leo XIV has made history by casting a mail-in ballot in the upcoming US midterm elections, marking the first time a Catholic pope has voted in a U.S. election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-for-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-for-cybersecurity.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:34:36 -0400 The launch of Gemini 4 Carbon comes amid broader concerns about how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-launch-early-black-friday-deals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-launch-early-black-friday-deals.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:33:19 -0400 The early deals come as retailers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, with prices expected to drop even before Black Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-ceo-says-prime-video-generates-tens-of-billions-in-revenue-and.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-ceo-says-prime-video-generates-tens-of-billions-in-revenue-and.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:29:42 -0400 During Amazon's October 29 earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Prime Video has become profitable and generates a revenue run rate in the tens of billions of dollars. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sarah-j-maas-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-breaks-record-with-1-7-mill.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sarah-j-maas-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-breaks-record-with-1-7-mill.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:24:18 -0400 The audiobook is narrated by Elizabeth Evans and published by Recorded Books, according to its Audible listing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-beat-panthers-love-shines-but-watson-injured.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-beat-panthers-love-shines-but-watson-injured.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:21:54 -0400 Quarterback Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and completed 30 of 41 passes for 288 yards, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/how-kimi-k3-1-pro-stacks-up-against-claude-opus-5-5-and-gpt-6-astra.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/how-kimi-k3-1-pro-stacks-up-against-claude-opus-5-5-and-gpt-6-astra.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:23 -0400 Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5, its new flagship general-release model, on September 22, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3-billion-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3-billion-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:10:00 -0400 Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack, making it the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-eye-health-care-as-midterms-loom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-eye-health-care-as-midterms-loom.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:08:22 -0400 Fox News' "Ruthless Podcast" Fellas noted that the media may be overhyping certain aspects of the midterms while ignoring others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-6-3-billion-crypto-security-incident.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-6-3-billion-crypto-security-incident.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:32 -0400 Binance’s initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop, which allowed an attacker to gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/swedish-academic-barred-from-uk-over-event-with-palestine-action-co-fo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/swedish-academic-barred-from-uk-over-event-with-palestine-action-co-fo.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:56:54 -0400 Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm said he was denied entry to the UK on Friday, where he was scheduled to speak alongside Huda Ammori, the co-founder of Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-ramps-up-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-ramps-up-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:48:04 -0400 According to The New York Times, the investigation is based on interviews with 12 people, dozens of text messages, and documents prepared for a potential lawsuit against the campaign. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:47 -0400 Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has filed its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol 'ANT'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-california-ballots.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-california-ballots.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:45:15 -0400 The appeals court wrote, 'As the district court found - and we discern no clear error. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/call-of-duty-removes-seoul-crush-footage-after-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/call-of-duty-removes-seoul-crush-footage-after-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:42:45 -0400 In a statement to South Korean broadcaster MBC, reported by The Korea Herald, Activision said the footage would be removed in an update scheduled to arrive on Nov. 12. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:40:41 -0400 The original reduction was expected to take effect on October 29, but the company is now implementing the change immediately. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-roll-out-early-black-friday-deals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-roll-out-early-black-friday-deals.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:38:59 -0400 Several retailers have begun rolling out early Black Friday deals, with Walmart and Amazon leading the charge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-updates-gemini-app-for-android-adds-file-generation-capabilitie.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-updates-gemini-app-for-android-adds-file-generation-capabilitie.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:36:47 -0400 Apple is expected to release a next-generation HomePod mini with a newer processor, improved audio, and upgraded Ultra Wideband capabilities, along with support for Siri AI in a future software update, as reported by MacRumors. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/alaska-governor-probes-decoy-dan-election-scheme.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/alaska-governor-probes-decoy-dan-election-scheme.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:19:09 -0400 Dunleavy told Fox News Digital that the alleged 'Decoy Dan' ballot scheme exposes a major vulnerability in the state's election system, arguing that the controversy would not have occurred under traditional primaries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/blockchain-intelligence-firms-link-north-korea-to-6-3b-hack-on-binance.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/blockchain-intelligence-firms-link-north-korea-to-6-3b-hack-on-binance.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:11:47 -0400 Binance has worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with roughly $3 billion frozen so far. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-comey-s-lawyers-face-off-in-court-over-latest-attempt-to-charge-hi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-comey-s-lawyers-face-off-in-court-over-latest-attempt-to-charge-hi.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:46 -0400 650Keni and San report that Comey's lawyers say the alleged disclosure of classified information on Oct. 5, 2016, was investigated by two separate U.S. attorneys' offices, both of which declined to bring charges. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-tumble-amid-market-pressures.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-tumble-amid-market-pressures.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:45:41 -0400 On Monday, futures for the three major US stock indices moved lower in pre-market trading, reflecting broader market pressures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jets-defense-to-face-jeanty-without-key-players.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jets-defense-to-face-jeanty-without-key-players.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:38:12 -0400 The Jets' defense has struggled recently, allowing 153 yards per game since Week 3, ranking 31st in the NFL. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/early-black-friday-deals-already-available.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/early-black-friday-deals-already-available.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:33:11 -0400 Retailers are already offering early Black Friday discounts, with deals on tech, fashion, and home goods available now, according to eonline.com. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/i-oversaw-biden-harris-polling-here-s-how-i-read-26-polls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/i-oversaw-biden-harris-polling-here-s-how-i-read-26-polls.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:29:44 -0400 Biden, battling advanced prostate cancer, has kept a limited public schedule, focusing on fundraising and endorsements. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/broadway-revival-of-a-few-good-men-kicks-off.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/broadway-revival-of-a-few-good-men-kicks-off.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:57 -0400 The revival of Aaron Sorkin's 'A Few Good Men' at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater has opened, starring Bradley Whitford as LtCol Nathan Jessep and Tom Blyth as LTJG Daniel Kaffee. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-criticizes-lebron-james-over-national-anthem-behavior.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-criticizes-lebron-james-over-national-anthem-behavior.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:07:55 -0400 LeBron James finally broke his silence regarding criticism from President Donald Trump, who called out his behavior during the national anthem ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden earlier in the week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/matthew-weiner-exits-eddie-murphy-s-peacock-drama-the-chairman.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/matthew-weiner-exits-eddie-murphy-s-peacock-drama-the-chairman.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:35 -0400 Matthew Weiner, the acclaimed creator of 'Mad Men,' has exited Peacock's upcoming drama series 'The Chairman,' which stars Eddie Murphy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-tech-stocks-plunge-amid-ai-spending-worries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-tech-stocks-plunge-amid-ai-spending-worries.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:12 -0400 US tech stocks saw a sharp decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 2.6 percent, its steepest drop since June 5. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-course-on-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-course-on-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:43:41 -0400 OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reversed its decision to reduce usage limits for its premium plans, opting instead to double them. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/minnesota-rep-angie-craig-refused-to-refer-ilhan-omar-for-ethics-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/minnesota-rep-angie-craig-refused-to-refer-ilhan-omar-for-ethics-probe.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:41:25 -0400 Federal authorities raided Omar’s home last Monday and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-s-childhood-home-draws-crowds-in-chicago-suburb.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-s-childhood-home-draws-crowds-in-chicago-suburb.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:32 -0400 Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother, highlighting the increased attention on the area. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dwyane-wade-s-statue-gets-new-face-after-criticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dwyane-wade-s-statue-gets-new-face-after-criticism.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:00 -0400 Wade, in a post on Substack, acknowledged he had heard the jokes and seen the memes about the statue since its unveiling two years ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/celebrities-unveil-halloween-costumes-hilton-as-britney-kardashian-as.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/celebrities-unveil-halloween-costumes-hilton-as-britney-kardashian-as.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:28:04 -0400 Hilton shared her costume exclusively with Billboard, expressing her admiration for Spears, saying, 'Britney is not only an icon, but also a dear friend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-sms-of-death-vulnerability-discovered.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-sms-of-death-vulnerability-discovered.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:26:53 -0400 Security researcher Mark Blaszczyk discovered a critical flaw in Android that can crash phones with a specially crafted text message, potentially disrupting emergency calls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-says-6-3-billion-in-crypto-stolen-in-suspected-hack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-says-6-3-billion-in-crypto-stolen-in-suspected-hack.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:20:22 -0400 This hack dwarfs the previous record of $1.5 billion stolen from the exchange Bybit in February 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-s-south-america-trip-marked-by-god-incidences.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-s-south-america-trip-marked-by-god-incidences.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:09:28 -0400 The visit to South America will be the second major international trip for Pope Leo XIV, following his historic trip to Africa earlier this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-kremlin-pressure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-kremlin-pressure.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:56:24 -0400 There was no immediate comment from the Russian authorities on Novaya Gazeta's decision to shut down. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-opens-in-theaters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-opens-in-theaters.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:55:55 -0400 At its best, 'Everest: The Other Side' attempts to understand with as much empathy as possible what could push someone to the extremes that Morrison goes to – what could make someone feel as though the only way to make sense of the world is to risk life and limb. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/walter-koenig-star-trek-actor-who-played-chekov-dies-at-90.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/walter-koenig-star-trek-actor-who-played-chekov-dies-at-90.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:47:56 -0400 Walter Koenig, the actor who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series and several movies, died Sunday night at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his representative, Zachery McGinnis.