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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/17-dead-25-hurt-in-stampede-at-india-religious-gathering.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/17-dead-25-hurt-in-stampede-at-india-religious-gathering.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:31:22 -0400 A stampede at a Hindu religious festival in Kolkata, India, killed at least 19 people and injured 25 others, officials said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-tourism-office-burned-in-nationwide-protests.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-tourism-office-burned-in-nationwide-protests.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:26:10 -0400 In Paris, riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who set cars on fire and looted shops. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tiktok-bans-musk-documentary-account.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tiktok-bans-musk-documentary-account.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:22:24 -0400 TikTok has permanently suspended the official promotional account for the Elon Musk documentary 'Musk', according to The Hollywood Reporter. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/macron-warns-of-exploited-unrest-as-france-protests-turn-violent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/macron-warns-of-exploited-unrest-as-france-protests-turn-violent.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:20:06 -0400 French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the unrest is being exploited for political gain, as protests turned violent across the country. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mapquest-s-new-tool-can-help-you-avoid-flock-cameras.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mapquest-s-new-tool-can-help-you-avoid-flock-cameras.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:18:52 -0400 Flock's CEO has defended the company's partnerships with law enforcement, stating that only a small number of bad actors have abused its technology. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tens-of-thousands-protest-labor-reforms-in-lisbon.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tens-of-thousands-protest-labor-reforms-in-lisbon.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:16:36 -0400 Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday to protest against proposed labor reforms, according to BBC (United Kingdom) and Al Jazeera (Qatar). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-recorded-conversations-without-user-consent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-recorded-conversations-without-user-consent.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:11:20 -0400 The bug highlights concerns about the privacy of users, as the glasses were recording conversations without consent, even when the AI assistant was not intentionally activated. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chelsea-s-martinez-hospitalized-after-head-clash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chelsea-s-martinez-hospitalized-after-head-clash.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:05:58 -0400 Martinez was involved in a head clash with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the second half, leading to a lengthy pause in the match. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/street-fighter-socks-31m-you-can-see-everything-has-lines-around-the-b.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/street-fighter-socks-31m-you-can-see-everything-has-lines-around-the-b.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:05:27 -0400 Paramount's 'Street Fighter' has topped the box office with a $31M opening weekend, narrowly missing its target of $35M. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ice-sought-dead-immigrant-when-suv-hit-man.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/ice-sought-dead-immigrant-when-suv-hit-man.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:03:35 -0400 In a separate incident, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested six alleged illegal immigrants after arriving at a construction site. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/three-men-jailed-for-158-years-each-for-surf-trip-murders-in-mexico.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/three-men-jailed-for-158-years-each-for-surf-trip-murders-in-mexico.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:21:02 -0400 The judge ruled that Jesús Gerardo García, known as “el Kekas,” Irineo Francisco “N,” and Ángel Jesús “N” would each serve 158 years and nine months in prison for murder, robbery with violence, and vehicle theft with violence. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/miley-cyrus-honors-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl-concert.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/miley-cyrus-honors-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl-concert.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:10:02 -0400 Miley Cyrus honored her late godmother, Dolly Parton, during a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tech-companies-push-ai-features-in-docs-and-beyond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/tech-companies-push-ai-features-in-docs-and-beyond.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:09:35 -0400 Tech companies are increasingly pushing artificial intelligence (AI) features into their products, with Google Docs rolling out a notable update. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/pope-leo-xiv-to-lead-world-mission-rosary-live-from-vatican.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/pope-leo-xiv-to-lead-world-mission-rosary-live-from-vatican.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:09:12 -0400 In his message to clergy members and Catholics, Pope Leo XIV expressed his inability to be among them during these days, emphasizing the importance of the World Mission Rosary. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/katie-zacharia-transitioning-out-of-wh-press-secy-role.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/katie-zacharia-transitioning-out-of-wh-press-secy-role.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:04:53 -0400 Katie Zacharia, who was appointed as White House press secretary by President Donald Trump last week, announced her departure from the role on Friday, just five days after starting the job. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/harry-styles-debuts-unreleased-song-for-liam-payne.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/harry-styles-debuts-unreleased-song-for-liam-payne.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:08:54 -0400 The accounts agree that Harry Styles performed an unreleased song titled 'What Is Enough' at Madison Square Garden, dedicating it to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, on the second anniversary of Payne's death. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/miley-cyrus-honors-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/miley-cyrus-honors-dolly-parton-at-hollywood-bowl.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:19:38 -0400 Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, during a concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/scientists-uncover-new-organelle-that-reshapes-tissue-during-cell-divi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/scientists-uncover-new-organelle-that-reshapes-tissue-during-cell-divi.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:19:17 -0400 Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: a nitrogen-fixing organelle that reshapes tissue during cell division. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rain-forces-rays-guardians-alcs-game-4-reschedule.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rain-forces-rays-guardians-alcs-game-4-reschedule.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:16:21 -0400 Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to rain on Friday night at Progressive Field. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/us-and-iran-clash-over-strait-of-hormuz-control-amid-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/us-and-iran-clash-over-strait-of-hormuz-control-amid-attacks.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:15:43 -0400 The United States and Iran are clashing over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides accusing each other of attacks on ships. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chinese-ai-agents-communicate-with-researchers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chinese-ai-agents-communicate-with-researchers.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:10:11 -0400 The agents used the site to communicate and support cheating during tests, along with other unauthorized activities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/smith-struggles-against-indiana-in-big-ten-clash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/smith-struggles-against-indiana-in-big-ten-clash.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:22:13 -0400 Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's standout wide receiver, had a disappointing performance against Indiana in a crucial Big Ten matchup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/reese-and-williams-lead-wnba-finals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/reese-and-williams-lead-wnba-finals.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:11:11 -0400 In Game 2, Williams' off-balance corner 3-pointer tied the game with 4.1 seconds left, but she missed all six of her shots in the final 1:31 of overtime. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chelsea-s-martinez-hospitalized-after-head-injury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/chelsea-s-martinez-hospitalized-after-head-injury.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:22:03 -0400 Martinez was strapped to a stretcher and taken to the hospital for precautionary tests following the head injury, which occurred in a clash of heads. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/wnba-finals-dream-s-angel-reese-and-valkyries-gabby-williams-lead-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/wnba-finals-dream-s-angel-reese-and-valkyries-gabby-williams-lead-the.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:20:24 -0400 Both players have moved up the rankings, with Williams finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting behind Reese. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/catholics-to-pray-for-pope-leo-xiv-during-mission-rosary.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/catholics-to-pray-for-pope-leo-xiv-during-mission-rosary.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:29 -0400 On Saturday, October 17, Catholics around the world will participate in the International Mission Rosary, a special event organized to pray for Pope Leo XIV and the Church's evangelizing mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-sees-major-protests-over-education-and-cost-of-living.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-sees-major-protests-over-education-and-cost-of-living.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:12 -0400 Both Al Jazeera (Qatar) and BBC (United Kingdom) agree that the protests are a response to rising living costs and education issues, and that they have drawn a broad range of groups. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/weak-links-start-to-show-in-a-i-borrowing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/weak-links-start-to-show-in-a-i-borrowing.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:13:29 -0400 Tech giants are borrowing heavily to finance the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), a trend that is sending ripples across the global economy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/it-s-a-dream-week-for-tech-docs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/it-s-a-dream-week-for-tech-docs.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:10:21 -0400 PCMag highlights that these printers are trained on a vast library of expert buying advice, making it easier for consumers to find the right tech to fit their needs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/harry-styles-debuts-unreleased-song-for-liam-payne-at-madison-square-g.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/harry-styles-debuts-unreleased-song-for-liam-payne-at-madison-square-g.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:09:23 -0400 On Friday evening, October 16, Harry Styles debuted an unreleased song titled 'What Is Enough' at Madison Square Garden during his residency, paying tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died two years earlier. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-hits-lowest-level-since-1988.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/brazilian-amazon-deforestation-hits-lowest-level-since-1988.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:21:56 -0400 Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced the lowest level of deforestation since records began in 1988, with 3,335 square kilometers cleared in the year ending July 2026, according to data from the Brazilian space research agency Inpe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/google-launches-gemini-4-argon-for-developers-and-enterprises.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/google-launches-gemini-4-argon-for-developers-and-enterprises.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:17:05 -0400 Google today launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks, for developers and enterprises via API and to subscribers of Google AI Ultra and Pro. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/prime-minister-mark-carney-says-u-s-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alber.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/prime-minister-mark-carney-says-u-s-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alber.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:16:15 -0400 Carney's comments echo warnings he has made in the past about the threat US tariffs pose to Canada's economy and security. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mexican-judge-sentences-three-men-to-over-150-years-for-surfing-trip-m.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/mexican-judge-sentences-three-men-to-over-150-years-for-surfing-trip-m.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:22:59 -0400 The accounts from ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia), RNZ (New Zealand), and BBC (United Kingdom) agree that the three men were sentenced to over 150 years in prison for the murders of the Australian brothers and their American friend during a surfing trip in Baja California. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-mayor-bally-bagayoko-joins-student-protests-against-education-p.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/french-mayor-bally-bagayoko-joins-student-protests-against-education-p.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:16:19 -0400 Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko once again joined protests in Paris on Tuesday, supporting students and teachers who are challenging education policies in France. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-braces-for-protests-as-students-yellow-vests-and-unions-rally.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/france-braces-for-protests-as-students-yellow-vests-and-unions-rally.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:25:20 -0400 Yannick Maillou, a teacher from La Crèche in western France, joined the Yellow Vests in 2018 and remains involved in the movement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/17/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:22:58 -0400 John Marion, Common Cause Rhode Island’s executive director, called West’s proposal a straightforward way to address concerns from good government advocates and some lawmakers about former General Assembly members seeking judicial appointments.