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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-has-lost-1-588-million-troops-since-invasion.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/ukraine-reports-russia-has-lost-1-588-million-troops-since-invasion.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:50:43 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-us-with-immediate-response.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-supreme-leader-threatens-us-with-immediate-response.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:42:00 -0400 At a security forum in Bahrain on Saturday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned of an immediate and destructive response to any potential U.S. Or Israeli strikes, escalating fears of renewed conflict. 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 12:39:53 -0400 United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced Wednesday that its Vulcan rocket will return to flight on November 13, 2026, following a nine-month pause due to a nozzle issue that occurred during its previous flight on February 12, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-has-released-more-than-25-new-products-in-the-past-two-months.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/apple-has-released-more-than-25-new-products-in-the-past-two-months.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:39:10 -0400 G7 leaders have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of strategic petroleum reserves within four months to help stabilize oil prices. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-updates-el-sayed-campaign-clashes-with-stevens.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-updates-el-sayed-campaign-clashes-with-stevens.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:38:17 -0400 El-Sayed's campaign has faced challenges, including an outside ad that linked US military aid to Israel with rising grocery prices, which Stevens characterized as antisemitic. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/oleshky-evacuees-reach-ukraine-after-ceasefire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/oleshky-evacuees-reach-ukraine-after-ceasefire.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:37:24 -0400 The oldest evacuee was 94 years old, while the youngest was one year old, according to Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets. 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 12:37:07 -0400 Liu explained that the meteorite's crystallization age is older than 4.1 billion years, indicating that Mars had an active circulation of water through its crust during its early formation. 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 12:35:18 -0400 The mounted skeleton of a newly-identified dinosaur once mistaken for a young Tyrannosaurus rex sold for a colossal $47.3 million (£35.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Tuesday, according to Sotheby's official auction listing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/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 12:34:15 -0400 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson have been given grid penalties by the stewards following their “unacceptable” and “clumsy” incident during second practice in Mexico. 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 12:32:45 -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/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 12:31:22 -0400 James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, contributed 20 points, including a crucial tip-in with 11.9 seconds left, while Maxey scored 27 points. 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 12:29:55 -0400 Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces two new features for FaceTime: Dual Capture and Edge Light. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-detroit-show-haunts-city-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:29:42 -0400 Houdini's final performance and death have left a lasting impact on the city, with his spirit still said to haunt certain locations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:28:41 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake playa, according to a new study published in Attheu. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/justice-department-seeks-to-isolate-alaska-ballots-amid-criminal-probe.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:26:35 -0400 Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered a probe into the matter, directing the Alaska Department of Public Safety to investigate after a New York Times report detailed an alleged effort involving people connected to Peltola's campaign and national Democrats. 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 12:26:17 -0400 AI giant Anthropic officially kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, signaling a significant move in the tech industry. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/burnham-opens-door-to-formal-apology-for-britain-s-slave-trade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:25:28 -0400 Burnham offered structured talks with countries and campaign groups affected by slavery, including discussions on whether Britain should issue an official state apology. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:22:00 -0400 Scientists using the VLA and ALMA telescopes have observed that Betelgeuse's outer atmosphere has rebounded, hinting at the influence of its companion star, Siwarha. 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 12:21:38 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/iran-s-khamenei-orders-unrestricted-military-response-to-threats.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:20:10 -0400 On Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on his official Telegram account ordering the armed forces to respond immediately and without geographic limits to any enemy threat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:19:05 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:17:29 -0400 The order came in response to a lawsuit brought by labor unions and civil rights groups, who accused federal officials of intimidating election workers through demands to halt the processing of ballots belonging to voters the administration suspects are noncitizens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/nasa-s-swift-telescope-faces-fiery-demise-after-failed-rescue.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:17:08 -0400 NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is set to end its mission with a fiery demise after a failed rescue attempt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-s-oil-industry-profits-top-130-billion-during-iran-war.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:14:17 -0400 President Trump has highlighted the substantial profits made by the U.S. Oil and gas industry, noting that his personal holdings in oil and gas have also increased significantly. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:13:23 -0400 Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, an AI model designed to handle complex cybersecurity tasks, on October 28, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/makhachev-hints-at-retirement-after-next-fight.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:13:09 -0400 Russian MMA fighter Islam Makhachev announced on X that his next fight will be one of the last in his career, hinting at a potential retirement. 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 12:12:34 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, 71, will begin a tour of South America on November 6, 2026, starting in Montevideo, Uruguay, and continuing to Argentina and Peru. 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 12:11:44 -0400 Following their splashdown, the astronauts underwent initial medical checks on the recovery ship before being transported by helicopter to land. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-s-ebola-outbreak-surpasses-10-000-cases-5-000-deaths.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:10:49 -0400 The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly 5,000 deaths, according to the latest government figures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-into-hayden-panettiere-s-dea.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:09:24 -0400 South Carolina police announced Wednesday that they have closed their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling it an accidental overdose. 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 12:08:47 -0400 The series now heads to San Francisco for a decisive Game 7 on Saturday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/spain-declares-mourning-after-high-speed-train-collision.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:08:32 -0400 The collision occurred around 08:53 local time (07:53 GMT) between the municipalities of Mora and Orgaz, approximately 140 kilometers south of Madrid, according to the Spanish government. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-identify-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:07:58 -0400 Professor Susannah Maidment, a senior author of the research from the Natural History Museum, London, and the University of Birmingham, announced that the fossil, unearthed in England more than two decades ago, has been identified as an entirely new genus and species, Paludohadros proudlovii. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/midterm-elections-key-senate-races-could-decide-control.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:07:21 -0400 Election night coverage will be among the most demanding, with results arriving in no particular order and different viewers following different sets of races. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/harry-styles-revives-x-factor-audition-look-for-isn-t-she-lovely.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:04:01 -0400 Billboard reported that during the 29th night of his 30-show Together, Together residency, Styles changed into the outfit he wore for his 2010 X Factor audition and performed Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely,' the song that helped him advance to the next round at 16. 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 11:37:50 -0400 The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion, according to a statement released on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/u-k-pm-open-to-slave-trade-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:30:13 -0400 Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade but has ruled out financial reparations, according to an op-ed published in The Guardian. 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 11:27:37 -0400 Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, the software for the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-588-180-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:26:17 -0400 Russia forces launched 295 drones against Ukraine overnight, and battlefield positions have changed little since last year, in part because swarms of drones severely restrict troop movements. 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 11:19:27 -0400 According to Google's blog, Carbon shows significant gains across coding and agentic tasks, as well as critical cybersecurity defense capabilities. 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 11:18:48 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, marking a historic moment for the franchise. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-south-america-after-cancer-surgery.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:16:25 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a successful lung cancer surgery and subsequent medical clearance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:13:10 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The comedian noted that the tweet was 'three pages of who cares,' and described it as a 'longest ever' post, comparing the president to Taylor Swift. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/wisconsin-residents-protest-massive-data-center-construction.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:11:06 -0400 Hundreds of residents in western Wisconsin attended an event in Eau Claire on Saturday to learn about organizing against the construction of data centers, according to the Hudson Star Observer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/philip-rivers-discusses-nc-state-coaching-rumors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/philip-rivers-discusses-nc-state-coaching-rumors.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:43:15 -0400 Former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers has been linked to the school's vacant head coaching position after Dave Doeren was recently fired. 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 10:37:20 -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/congo-ebola-outbreak-deaths-top-5-000-as-virus-spreads.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/congo-ebola-outbreak-deaths-top-5-000-as-virus-spreads.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:35:01 -0400 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 5,000 deaths, with the virus spreading to neighboring countries, according to government data. 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 10:33:29 -0400 Thompson found that the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security likely violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition against voter intimidation by threatening election workers with prosecution for processing ballots from voters the administration claims are ineligible. 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 10:32:10 -0400 According to the Greenville Police Department, the cause of death has been determined to be an accidental overdose involving multiple prescription medications and fentanyl. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/artemis-ii-astronaut-victor-glover-returns-to-earth-joins-cal-poly.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:27:23 -0400 Victor Glover, who piloted NASA’s Artemis II mission around the moon, has returned to Earth and will join Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as a full-time leader, the university announced Wednesday. 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 10:24:49 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will embark on a tour of South America, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, following a successful lung cancer surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-unveiled-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:22:58 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than two decades ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/houdini-s-final-performance-haunts-detroit-100-years-later.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:18:52 -0400 Houdini's final performance was marked by a series of death-defying stunts, including a daring jump from Detroit's Belle Isle Bridge in 1906, where he leapt from a height of two dozen feet into frigid water while handcuffed. 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 10:15:18 -0400 Former President Bill Clinton will headline a campaign event on Friday in Tupelo, Mississippi, for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom, according to Mississippi Forward, a political action committee. 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 10:03:41 -0400 Maher's reaction to the tweet was a mix of shock and amusement, as he noted, 'You got me there. 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 09:42:47 -0400 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/evacuees-from-oleshky-arrive-in-belarus-head-to-ukraine.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:36:27 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees landed in the southeastern Belarusian town of Gomel, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:31:20 -0400 Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points to lead the Sixers, who took control early against the sloppy Knicks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/university-of-utah-reveals-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:29:37 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a vast reservoir of freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, according to a new study published in Attheu. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/brewers-secure-first-world-series-title.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:18:24 -0400 The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title with a decisive 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, capping off a historic postseason run. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/key-senate-races-could-decide-control-of-us-senate.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:18:06 -0400 The 2026 midterm elections, set for November 3, 2026, could determine control of the US Senate, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take the majority from Republicans, who currently hold a 53-47 edge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-wraps-up-campaign-rally-in-daytona-beach.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:17:08 -0400 The Daytona Beach rally marks the end of Trump's 32-day campaign push, which began in early October. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-blocks-trump-doj-threats-against-election-workers-ahead.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:14:03 -0400 The Trump administration had been pressuring election officials to reject certain ballots and segregate others based on allegations of noncitizen voting, prompting concerns of unprecedented interference in the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/islam-makhachev-says-his-next-fight-will-be-one-of-the-last-in-his-ufc.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:39:04 -0400 Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, said on X that his next fight will be one of the last in his career. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/100-years-later-harry-houdini-s-death-still-haunts-detroit.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:33:22 -0400 Houdini, known for his death-defying escapes, performed in Detroit 19 times between 1894 and 1926, reflecting the arc of his career from obscurity to superstardom. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/researchers-uncover-vast-freshwater-reservoir-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:14:38 -0400 The study demonstrated for the first time the ability of AEM methods to detect freshwater underneath the thin layer of conductive salt water at the surface of the Great Salt Lake. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-mocks-trump-s-1-300-word-tweet.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:11:04 -0400 Bill Maher addressed Donald Trump's record-setting 1,300-word tweet on Friday's episode of Real Time, calling it 'kind of a flex.' The tweet, which Maher described as 'three pages of who cares,' followed their dinner earlier this month. 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 08:07:59 -0400 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/halloween-store-shooting-in-california-leaves-1-dead-6-injured.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:04:38 -0400 AOL.com and Newsweek reported that the shooting disrupted the evening at the commercial complex hours before Halloween celebrations began on Saturday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/hundreds-from-russian-occupied-oleshky-land-in-belarus-en-route-to-ukr.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:53:02 -0400 Four planes carrying evacuees from Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, on Saturday, according to Ukrainian parliament member David Arakhamia. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/polish-president-turns-plane-around-amid-constitutional-court-crisis.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:50:33 -0400 Polish President Karol Nawrocki interrupted his flight to Senegal and returned home after police secured the Constitutional Tribunal amid protests over the suspension of its president. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/michael-douglas-updates-on-jack-nicholson-s-rare-public-life.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:32 -0400 Michael Douglas provided a rare update on his longtime friend Jack Nicholson during a promotional event for his memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' in Swansea, Wales. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/foreign-policy-new-war-on-iran-would-undermine-u-s-mideast-leadership.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:34:15 -0400 Foreign Policy, based in Washington, D.C., has published an argument that a new war with Iran would be catastrophic for U.S. leadership in the Middle East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-rally-in-daytona-beach-focuses-on-midterm-elections.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:21:38 -0400 Trump emphasized the importance of the election, stating, 'This election shouldn't be about the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england-after-25-years.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:20:46 -0400 Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species, Paludohadros proudlovii, from a fossil discovered in England more than 20 years ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-enhanced-cybersecurity.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:11:33 -0400 All sources agree that Gemini 4 Carbon is Google's latest AI model with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities and improved performance in coding and complex tasks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/study-reveals-hidden-freshwater-beneath-great-salt-lake.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:47:38 -0400 Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered a significant body of freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake playa, a finding that could reshape our understanding of subsurface water flow in the region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/senate-blocks-daylight-saving-time-bill-despite-trump-pressure.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:32:15 -0400 The Senate blocked a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/federal-judge-halts-trump-doj-s-threats-to-election-workers.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:17:24 -0400 A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday, halting the Trump administration's threats to election workers over suspected noncitizen ballots. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/we-urgently-need-to-monitor-ai-agents-actions-in-real-time.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:12:02 -0400 Maher also mentioned that Trump had called the dinner a 'total waste of time' last year, and that he had expected praise from Trump, who is 80, since Maher is 70. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/google-pixel-watch-5-and-pixel-11-series-hit-all-time-low-prices-on-am.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:42:08 -0400 The Pixel 11 series is also part of this early Black Friday deal spree, with the Pixel 11 priced at $699 and the Pixel 11 Pro at $799, matching historical lows. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/german-protests-draw-over-160-000-on-halloween.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:39:47 -0400 Organized by the youth initiative 'Gen Z regelt' — roughly 'Gen Z’s got this' — the protests are scheduled in over 30 cities, including Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-segregate-suspected-noncitizen-ballot.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:32:31 -0400 The DOJ is also trying to force Washington state to segregate ballots from hundreds of people it alleges are noncitizens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/trump-holds-rally-in-daytona-beach-ahead-of-midterms.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:42:31 -0400 President Donald Trump held a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday, October 30, at the Ocean Center Convention Center, to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/atlanta-dream-even-series-with-golden-state-valkyries-in-wnba-finals-g.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:41:07 -0400 The Atlanta Dream dominated Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, racing out to a 32-15 lead in the first quarter that they never relinquished, securing a 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/early-voting-surges-as-democrats-lead-in-polls.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:36:58 -0400 The Emerson College poll suggests that in a competitive Senate race, Hamilton is leading with 49 percent support, while Marshall has 45 percent. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/germany-and-france-brace-for-protests-on-halloween-weekend.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:35:57 -0400 Germany and France are preparing for potential protests this Halloween weekend, with concerns over rising prices and youth unemployment. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/lebron-james-scores-crucial-points-as-76ers-beat-knicks-in-nba-cup-ope.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:19:11 -0400 LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers win 98-93 over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/catholic-bishops-accuse-white-house-of-manipulation-over-prayer-video.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:16:29 -0400 Catholic bishops who participated in a prayer session with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office last week now say they felt manipulated by White House officials, according to a letter titled 'A Public Apology' from Bishop Thomas Grob. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-unveil-new-dinosaur-species-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:08:30 -0400 SciTechDaily reports that a dinosaur fossil unearthed in England more than 20 years ago has been identified as a new genus and species, named Paludohadros proudlovii. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/scientists-discover-a-new-dinosaur-species-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-2.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:31:54 -0400 The discovery is named in honor of Will Proudlove, who had a strong interest in the fossils exposed by quarrying operations but died at age 35, shortly before the dinosaur was discovered. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/bill-maher-reacts-to-trump-s-1-300-word-twitter-tirade.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:07:47 -0400 Variety noted that Maher opened his new episode of Real Time by addressing Trump’s tirade, comparing the president to Taylor Swift. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/new-dinosaur-species-identified-in-england.html Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:30:03 -0400 The plant-eating dinosaur lived about 125 million years ago, during a time when southern England was covered in muddy wetlands. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/31/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.