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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/judge-alvin-hellerstein-dies-at-92-after-handling-high-profile-cases.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/judge-alvin-hellerstein-dies-at-92-after-handling-high-profile-cases.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:38:25 -0400 Hellerstein was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in 1998 and was known for his handling of cases with sensitivity, fairness, and efficiency, including litigation related to the September 11, 2001, attacks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/eu-backs-away-from-canada-associate-member-talks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/eu-backs-away-from-canada-associate-member-talks.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:35:09 -0400 European officials have indicated that details of a new agreement with Canada will not be finalized until next year, as the bloc has backed away from the term 'associate member' in favor of an 'ever closer association' with Canada. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-police-kill-knife-wielding-assailant-at-israeli-embassy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-police-kill-knife-wielding-assailant-at-israeli-embassy.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:53 -0400 Serbian police shot and killed an assailant who attacked a guard at Israel's embassy in Belgrade with knives shortly after midnight on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hayden-panettiere-s-death-ruled-accidental.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:16 -0400 The Greenville County Coroner's Office had previously ruled Panettiere's death an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other substances on Sept. 22. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/jets-wr-garrett-wilson-frustrated-but-not-seeking-trade.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/jets-wr-garrett-wilson-frustrated-but-not-seeking-trade.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:23:32 -0400 Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Frank Reich have acknowledged the issue, but there is no indication they are looking to trade Wilson. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/china-s-110-dancing-humanoid-robots-set-guinness-record.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/china-s-110-dancing-humanoid-robots-set-guinness-record.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:20:34 -0400 AgiBot, a Chinese robotics company, set a Guinness World Records title on Oct. 19 for the most humanoid robots dancing simultaneously with a performance by 110 full-size Expedition A3 models in Jinan, Shandong Province. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/valkyries-clinch-the-title-or-dream-stay-alive-previewing-game-6-of-th.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/valkyries-clinch-the-title-or-dream-stay-alive-previewing-game-6-of-th.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:19:36 -0400 The Valkyries secured a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream with a 64-55 victory in Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco, Monday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/john-carpenter-to-receive-ace-golden-eddie-filmmaker-of-the-year-award.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/john-carpenter-to-receive-ace-golden-eddie-filmmaker-of-the-year-award.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:16:05 -0400 American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced Wednesday that celebrated horror director John Carpenter will receive the 2027 Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award, a recognition that aligns perfectly with Halloween week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/with-85-of-votes-counted-netanyahu-bloc-has-53-seats-eisenkot-s-48-ara.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/with-85-of-votes-counted-netanyahu-bloc-has-53-seats-eisenkot-s-48-ara.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:15:49 -0400 In contrast, DW (Germany) reported that Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was projected to win the most seats but not enough for a majority, while Eisenkot's bloc would need to rely on an alliance with Arab parties to form a government. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/catholic-bishops-apologize-for-prayer-photo-with-trump.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/catholic-bishops-apologize-for-prayer-photo-with-trump.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:13:29 -0400 On October 22, 2026, a group of 12 Catholic bishops met with President Donald Trump at the White House, where they engaged in a prayer session led by Denver Archbishop James Golka, according to the International Business Times UK (United Kingdom) and Saudigazette (Saudi Arabia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/canada-and-uae-sign-comprehensive-trade-deal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/canada-and-uae-sign-comprehensive-trade-deal.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:11:51 -0400 Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Tuesday in Ottawa, aiming to lower barriers and boost investment between the two countries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-deepmind-unveils-genie-4-world-model.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-deepmind-unveils-genie-4-world-model.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:10:01 -0400 Google DeepMind has unveiled Genie 4, a world model designed to create interactive, three-dimensional environments that respond to user actions in real time. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/pope-leo-xiv-urges-catholic-schools-to-support-young-people.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/pope-leo-xiv-urges-catholic-schools-to-support-young-people.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:09:23 -0400 "Catholic schools and universities should be places where young people can feel loved and seen, and then they can help build a more peaceful and just world," Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-copa-del-rey-matches-suspended-after-train-crash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-copa-del-rey-matches-suspended-after-train-crash.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:09:02 -0400 Real Madrid and Bayern Munich held a minute's silence before their Champions League game, while the RFEF said the decision to postpone the Copa del Rey matches was made in solidarity with the victims. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/justice-dept-steps-up-moves-on-comey-and-others-as-midterm-elections-n.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/justice-dept-steps-up-moves-on-comey-and-others-as-midterm-elections-n.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:08:43 -0400 President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the US and the global market, aiming to reduce fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/skydance-names-leadership-team-for-combined-paramount-and-warner-bros.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/skydance-names-leadership-team-for-combined-paramount-and-warner-bros.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:07:39 -0400 In a memo to staff, Askinasi revealed his ad leadership team, which includes Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, reporting directly to Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/the-federal-reserve-will-release-its-interest-rate-decision-today-here.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/the-federal-reserve-will-release-its-interest-rate-decision-today-here.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:05:38 -0400 The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would keep interest rates steady at a range of 3.75% to 4%, according to reports from ABC News (United States) and CBS News (United States). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/betelgeuse-s-atmosphere-disturbed-by-companion-star.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:21:23 -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. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-last-walk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-puerto-rico-s-last-walk.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:18:05 -0400 Serrano’s farewell bout will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, where she will defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Falzon in a 12-round contest with three-minute rounds. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fed-keeps-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fed-keeps-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:16:20 -0400 The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady was also influenced by the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/1password-lets-ai-agents-use-your-passwords-without-seeing-them.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/1password-lets-ai-agents-use-your-passwords-without-seeing-them.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:41 -0400 1Password’s new feature addresses the security concerns associated with giving AI agents access to passwords. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/iran-war-cost-rises-to-47-1-billion-pentagon-told-lawmakers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/iran-war-cost-rises-to-47-1-billion-pentagon-told-lawmakers.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:13:38 -0400 Republican lawmakers and religious leaders also joined in opposing the Pentagon's plan. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chiefs-sign-justin-tucker-to-practice-squad-amid-sexual-misconduct.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chiefs-sign-justin-tucker-to-practice-squad-amid-sexual-misconduct.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:12:07 -0400 The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, a move that comes amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations against him. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-sees-no-eliminations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-sees-no-eliminations.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:11:10 -0400 Tuesday night's episode of Dancing With the Stars featured a 'Horror Movie Night' theme, with couples performing routines inspired by legendary horror films. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/mary-peltola-s-campaign-linked-to-covert-scheme-to-recruit-spoiler-can.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/mary-peltola-s-campaign-linked-to-covert-scheme-to-recruit-spoiler-can.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:06:39 -0400 The New York Times reported that Peltola’s campaign was involved in efforts to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in the Senate race, a move aimed at splitting the Republican vote. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ukraine-paused-attacks-on-oil-refineries-for-3-days-as-russia-continue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ukraine-paused-attacks-on-oil-refineries-for-3-days-as-russia-continue.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:05:40 -0400 President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced on Oct. 27 that his country had paused attacks on Russian oil refineries for three days, while Russia continued its strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during this period. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ernie-johnson-says-he-s-stepping-away-from-inside-the-nba-following-th.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ernie-johnson-says-he-s-stepping-away-from-inside-the-nba-following-th.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:04:27 -0400 Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of 'Inside the NBA,' announced Wednesday that this will be his final season on the show after 37 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hhs-temporarily-allows-compounding-of-six-unapproved-peptides.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hhs-temporarily-allows-compounding-of-six-unapproved-peptides.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:03:59 -0400 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a temporary policy allowing compounding pharmacies to manufacture six peptides that have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-launches-connected-apps-platform-for-gemini-and-search.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-launches-connected-apps-platform-for-gemini-and-search.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:26:32 -0400 Google has unveiled a new Connected Apps Platform, enabling developers to integrate third-party services directly into its Search and Gemini app. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ernie-johnson-stepping-down-from-inside-the-nba-after-37-seasons.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ernie-johnson-stepping-down-from-inside-the-nba-after-37-seasons.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:21:27 -0400 Ernie Johnson, the 70-year-old host of 'Inside the NBA,' announced Wednesday that he will step down from the show after the 2026-27 season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/xai-buys-out-homes-to-avoid-lawsuit-over-data-center-noise.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/xai-buys-out-homes-to-avoid-lawsuit-over-data-center-noise.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:16:55 -0400 Jason Haley, one of the plaintiffs in the Mississippi lawsuit, said he has been driven to distraction by the noise from gas turbines near his home. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fed-set-to-decide-rates-amid-global-economic-pressures.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fed-set-to-decide-rates-amid-global-economic-pressures.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:16:35 -0400 In the UK, mortgage rates have climbed to two-year highs, with major lenders withdrawing products priced below 5% as economic pressures intensify. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-uk-journalists.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tommy-robinson-found-guilty-of-harassing-uk-journalists.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:15:36 -0400 British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson was found guilty of harassing two journalists, Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber, on Wednesday, according to Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/villa-vie-odyssey-suspends-endless-world-cruise-leaving-passengers-str.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/villa-vie-odyssey-suspends-endless-world-cruise-leaving-passengers-str.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:11:34 -0400 The suspension of the Villa Vie Odyssey highlights the economic and operational challenges faced by residential cruise ships, which allow passengers to live at sea for years at a time. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tucker-out-of-nfl-since-2025-sexual-misconduct-allegations-joins-chief.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tucker-out-of-nfl-since-2025-sexual-misconduct-allegations-joins-chief.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:11:06 -0400 The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, a move that comes after Tucker's 17-month absence from the NFL following sexual misconduct allegations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-unveils-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-coding-and-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/google-unveils-gemini-4-carbon-with-enhanced-coding-and-cybersecurity.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:09:53 -0400 While the publications may differ in the specifics of the security incidents, they all agree that Google is pushing the frontier forward with Gemini 4 Carbon, emphasizing its enhanced cybersecurity and coding capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-spot-atmosphere-on-dwarf-planet-candidate-beyond-pluto.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-spot-atmosphere-on-dwarf-planet-candidate-beyond-pluto.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:08:47 -0400 Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto, marking the second known trans-Neptunian object (TNO) with an atmosphere. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/noah-wyle-named-sexiest-man-alive-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/noah-wyle-named-sexiest-man-alive-amid-backlash.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:35 -0400 Noah Wyle, 55, was named People Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for 2026, an honor he initially thought was a prank. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:11 -0400 The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would hold interest rates steady at a target range of 3.75% to 4%, according to reports from ABC News (United States) and CBS News (United States). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-attacks-el-sayed-in-michigan-senate-race.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-attacks-el-sayed-in-michigan-senate-race.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:04:41 -0400 Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is facing a tough race against Republican Mike Rogers in the state's Senate contest. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/euro-reaches-session-high-as-fed-adjusts-rate-setting-meetings.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/euro-reaches-session-high-as-fed-adjusts-rate-setting-meetings.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:34:45 -0400 FXStreet reported that the Fed will maintain eight meetings a year but noted that one meeting starting next autumn will not vote on rates, leading to six policy-setting meetings in 2028. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/israeli-election-results-unclear-as-netanyahu-s-coalition-faces-setbac.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/israeli-election-results-unclear-as-netanyahu-s-coalition-faces-setbac.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:23:47 -0400 With more than 84 percent of votes counted as of 11 GMT, Netanyahu’s coalition was on course to win 54 seats, while Eisenkot’s opposition bloc was headed for 49 seats, according to tallies published by Israeli media. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/colts-wr-josh-downs-requests-trade-amid-interest-from-steelers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/colts-wr-josh-downs-requests-trade-amid-interest-from-steelers.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:22:22 -0400 The Steelers have shown interest in acquiring Downs, with Jordan Schultz reporting that the team has expressed a desire to trade for the Colts' wideout. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/gop-senate-majority-faces-fresh-uncertainty-as-2-key-races-tighten-day.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/gop-senate-majority-faces-fresh-uncertainty-as-2-key-races-tighten-day.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:22:07 -0400 Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., described Ohio as 'ground zero' for the crucial midterm election, emphasizing the race's importance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/stocks-fall-despite-china-s-market-support-efforts.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/stocks-fall-despite-china-s-market-support-efforts.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:21:35 -0400 The rout threatens to undermine Beijing’s efforts to encourage households to invest in equities to help finance the country’s AI ambitions, after a two-year rally fueled by expectations of economic stimulus and government support for technology industries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/palm-springs-film-festival-honors-the-invite-with-vanguard-award.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/palm-springs-film-festival-honors-the-invite-with-vanguard-award.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:18:59 -0400 The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, has become an indie summer hit, grossing $61.2 million both domestically and overseas. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hasan-piker-sues-scott-jennings-for-72-5-million-over-defamation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/hasan-piker-sues-scott-jennings-for-72-5-million-over-defamation.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:14:28 -0400 Progressive Twitch influencer Hasan Piker filed a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN commentator Scott Jennings in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-spot-atmosphere-on-dwarf-planet-beyond-pluto.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-spot-atmosphere-on-dwarf-planet-beyond-pluto.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:11:52 -0400 A team of astronomers in Japan has identified a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto that has an atmosphere, a rare discovery in the Kuiper Belt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-united-farm-workers-co-founder-and-civil-rights-icon-di.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-united-farm-workers-co-founder-and-civil-rights-icon-di.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:11:03 -0400 Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America and a prominent civil rights activist, died Wednesday at the age of 96, her family announced. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/democrats-gear-up-for-election-fraud-claims.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/democrats-gear-up-for-election-fraud-claims.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:07:23 -0400 The Justice Department has also filed lawsuits in several states to withhold ballots over unproven voter fraud, including a case against California, where the department sought to bar the state from counting ballots of 20,000 voters flagged as likely noncitizens. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/acotar-fans-put-real-life-on-hold-for-latest-release.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/acotar-fans-put-real-life-on-hold-for-latest-release.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:06:28 -0400 Booth, another fan, has previously taken time off work to read new releases and plans to do so when the seventh ACOTAR book is published in January. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/kathleen-kennedy-takes-helm-of-la28-olympic-ceremonies.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/kathleen-kennedy-takes-helm-of-la28-olympic-ceremonies.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:08 -0400 Kennedy, known for her work on films like 'E.T.' and 'Jurassic Park,' will lead the ceremonies team for the LA28 Games, which are scheduled to begin on July 14, 2028, at SoFi Stadium and other venues across Los Angeles. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/brewers-dominate-rays-to-take-3-0-world-series-lead.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/brewers-dominate-rays-to-take-3-0-world-series-lead.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:17:27 -0400 In a thrilling 12-inning battle, the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday, preventing a potential sweep. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/webb-space-telescope-reveals-turbulent-star-nursery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/webb-space-telescope-reveals-turbulent-star-nursery.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:16:38 -0400 The image from the telescope shows a turbulent cauldron of star formation, including massive, hot newborn stars and the surrounding ionized gases over an area of 230 light-years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-and-talarico-rally-supporters-in-texas.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-and-talarico-rally-supporters-in-texas.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:12:19 -0400 Meanwhile, Trump is rallying supporters in Texas to boost Paxton’s chances of winning the Senate seat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-labor-leader-and-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-96.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-labor-leader-and-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-96.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:11:56 -0400 Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist, died Wednesday at the age of 96, her family announced. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-football-postpones-24-copa-del-rey-games-after-train-crash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-football-postpones-24-copa-del-rey-games-after-train-crash.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:11:02 -0400 All outlets agreed that the Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday in response to the train accident that killed at least 30 people and injured about 80. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/sweet-treats-19-claims-about-candy-and-chocolate-verified.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/sweet-treats-19-claims-about-candy-and-chocolate-verified.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:09:37 -0400 Hershey’s acquired Lily’s Sweets, a confectionary brand known for its low-sugar products, in 2021. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-set-to-decide-on-interest-rates-amid-inflation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-set-to-decide-on-interest-rates-amid-inflation.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:06:42 -0400 The Federal Reserve is set to decide on interest rates on Wednesday, with policymakers facing pressure to address rising inflation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dream-express-concerns-over-venue-unheeded-move-finals-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dream-express-concerns-over-venue-unheeded-move-finals-game.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:05:14 -0400 The Dream's letter expressed mixed feelings about moving the game, noting the affection and nostalgia for Gateway Center Arena. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amber-fossils-reveal-how-ancient-australian-landmass-helped-seed-south.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amber-fossils-reveal-how-ancient-australian-landmass-helped-seed-south.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:56 -0400 Four people died fighting blazes in Indonesia's Java island, as toxic smoke from wildfires spread across Southeast Asia, closing schools and fueling a surge of respiratory complaints in the region, authorities said Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/murkowski-endorses-democrat-for-alaska-governor-snubbing-trump.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/murkowski-endorses-democrat-for-alaska-governor-snubbing-trump.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:15 -0400 Murkowski's endorsement of Kreiss-Tomkins over Trump-backed rivals signals a shift in Alaska's political landscape, reflecting her commitment to bipartisan governance and her criticism of Trump's influence in the state. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dream-say-concerns-over-finding-available-finals-venue-went-unheeded.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dream-say-concerns-over-finding-available-finals-venue-went-unheeded.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:23:37 -0400 Moments before the Valkyries and the Dream were set to play Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night, Freedom said he was kicked out of State Farm Arena. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/murkowski-endorses-democratic-candidate-for-alaska-governor.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/murkowski-endorses-democratic-candidate-for-alaska-governor.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:23:19 -0400 Alaska's Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski endorsed Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor, a move that has drawn attention and criticism from President Trump. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-cup-matches-suspended-after-train-crash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/spanish-cup-matches-suspended-after-train-crash.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:50 -0400 The RFEF stated that the decision to suspend the matches was made out of respect and solidarity with the victims and their families. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ocean-layer-shifts-in-southern-hemisphere-raise-climate-questions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/ocean-layer-shifts-in-southern-hemisphere-raise-climate-questions.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:36 -0400 An international team of scientists has proposed that a shift in the Southern Hemisphere Westerly Winds could be responsible for warming in intermediate water masses in the Southern Ocean, according to a study published in Nature. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-labor-activist-and-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-96.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dolores-huerta-labor-activist-and-civil-rights-icon-dies-at-96.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:18:48 -0400 Huerta's resolve and dedication cemented her place in history as one of the nation's most influential labor leaders, civil rights icons, and feminist activists. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/nasa-details-ambitious-habitable-worlds-observatory-mission.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/nasa-details-ambitious-habitable-worlds-observatory-mission.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:16:50 -0400 To observe Earth-like worlds against the glare of their host stars, HWO requires a coronagraph that can suppress starlight by a factor of 10 billion, a significant technological leap from current capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/us-judge-narrows-macron-defamation-case-against-candace-owens.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/us-judge-narrows-macron-defamation-case-against-candace-owens.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:15:15 -0400 In a ruling on Tuesday, Delaware Superior Court Judge Sheldon Rennie said Candace Owens could not be held personally liable in the defamation case brought by France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chmerkovskiy-returns-to-dwts-after-suspension.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chmerkovskiy-returns-to-dwts-after-suspension.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:09:18 -0400 Val Chmerkovskiy returned to 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday night after a one-week suspension for inappropriate comments about judge Carrie Ann Inaba. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chiefs-sign-justin-tucker-to-practice-squad.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chiefs-sign-justin-tucker-to-practice-squad.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:08:52 -0400 The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad, according to multiple reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/bishop-joensen-says-trump-meeting-exploited-for-politics-while-others.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/bishop-joensen-says-trump-meeting-exploited-for-politics-while-others.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:08:32 -0400 Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines, Iowa, and Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, both of whom were present at the meeting, issued statements expressing their remorse. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/savannah-chrisley-defends-age-gap-in-pregnancy-announcement.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/savannah-chrisley-defends-age-gap-in-pregnancy-announcement.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:32:04 -0400 Savannah Chrisley, 29, announced her pregnancy and engagement to Jason Galanis, 56, in an emotional Instagram post, defending their 'huge' age gap relationship. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-eliminates-two-couples-on-horror-movie-night.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-eliminates-two-couples-on-horror-movie-night.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:18:27 -0400 The remaining 10 couples brought their moves and plenty of spook to the ballroom, with routines inspired by horror films such as Sinners, Black Swan, Saw, and Annabelle: Creation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/bob-dylan-played-not-dark-yet-for-first-time-in-seven-years-and-totall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/bob-dylan-played-not-dark-yet-for-first-time-in-seven-years-and-totall.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:07 -0400 Bob Dylan performed 'Not Dark Yet' for the first time in seven years at a show in Düsseldorf, Germany, on October 27, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-the-last-walk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/amanda-serrano-to-retire-in-the-last-walk.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:08:59 -0400 Puerto Rico’s seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano will retire after defending her unified featherweight titles against Australia’s Skye Falzon in a fight dubbed 'The Last Walk' by her promoter. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-set-to-decide-interest-rates-amid-inflation-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-set-to-decide-interest-rates-amid-inflation-concerns.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:08:08 -0400 The Federal Reserve is set to decide on interest rates amid growing concerns over inflation, with major lenders in the UK withdrawing mortgage products below 5%. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fl-vio-bolsonaro-lands-in-miami-after-fleeing-brazil.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/fl-vio-bolsonaro-lands-in-miami-after-fleeing-brazil.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:24 -0400 Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after he lost the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/nelson-peltz-s-group-offers-1-4b-to-buy-wendy-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/nelson-peltz-s-group-offers-1-4b-to-buy-wendy-s.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:24:14 -0400 Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management and a group of investors, including Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital, and Sixth Street Partners, offered to buy Wendy's for $1.4 billion in a move that would make the fast-food chain a privately held company. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/supreme-court-allows-trump-era-deportation-rule-to-stand.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/supreme-court-allows-trump-era-deportation-rule-to-stand.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:12:55 -0400 The Supreme Court, with no noted dissents, has allowed an agreement between Texas and the Department of Justice to go into effect, ending a Biden-era immigration rule that established procedures for immigration judges to temporarily pause certain deportation proceedings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-may-have-found-sixth-dwarf-planet-beyond-pluto.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/astronomers-may-have-found-sixth-dwarf-planet-beyond-pluto.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:11:03 -0400 Astronomers have long been fascinated by the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit that contains numerous minor planets and icy objects. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/zelensky-announces-ukraine-paused-attacks-on-russian-oil-refineries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/zelensky-announces-ukraine-paused-attacks-on-russian-oil-refineries.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:04:57 -0400 Turkiyetoday (Türkiye) noted that Trump had pressed Zelenskyy in a phone call to halt Kyiv's drone and missile strikes on Russian refineries, stating that Russia had lost control of its diesel oil industry due to the war with Ukraine. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/texas-trump-arrives-in-lubbock-for-second-stop-of-dual-campaign-swing.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/texas-trump-arrives-in-lubbock-for-second-stop-of-dual-campaign-swing.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:03:58 -0400 Trump announced the rollback of a proposed rule during the campaign rally in Lubbock, saying it would save consumers and energy producers $45 billion and unlock 210 million barrels of oil. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/netanyahu-s-bloc-gains-ground-but-majority-remains-elusive.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/netanyahu-s-bloc-gains-ground-but-majority-remains-elusive.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:35:05 -0400 Netanyahu celebrated his bloc's performance, declaring a 'decisive majority' among Zionist and Jewish voters, though he stopped short of declaring victory. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-students-victorious-and-leaderless-go-after-the-media.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-students-victorious-and-leaderless-go-after-the-media.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:12:51 -0400 Serbian students' movement, the Student List, won a landslide victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 12-year rule as the country's leader. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/drone-attacks-on-panama-flagged-ships-raise-maritime-security-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/drone-attacks-on-panama-flagged-ships-raise-maritime-security-concerns.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:10:34 -0400 The attacks on Panama-flagged ships highlight the growing maritime security concerns in both the Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical tensions have escalated significantly. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/here-s-how-democrats-in-congress-are-preparing-for-election-fraud-clai.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/here-s-how-democrats-in-congress-are-preparing-for-election-fraud-clai.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:48 -0400 The Muslim-majority nation of around 170 million people is preparing for its first election since a 2024 student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-win-game-4-extend-world-series-life.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-win-game-4-extend-world-series-life.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:11:20 -0400 Williamson's hit was the first walk-off winner for a team facing elimination in the World Series since David Freese's famous Game 6 walk-off hit for the Cardinals in 2011. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/acotar-fans-eagerly-await-new-book-release.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/acotar-fans-eagerly-await-new-book-release.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:09:45 -0400 As the new book hits shelves, fans are ready to put their real lives on hold to fully immerse themselves in the fantastical world of ACOTAR. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/china-s-maritime-lawfare-targets-panama-flagged-ships.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/china-s-maritime-lawfare-targets-panama-flagged-ships.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:35:25 -0400 By April, China was responsible for 91 percent of all detentions of Panama-flagged ships in the Asia-Pacific region, a move that Panama’s Supreme Court had earlier ruled unconstitutional. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/arsenal-to-appeal-dowman-s-red-card.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/arsenal-to-appeal-dowman-s-red-card.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:19:07 -0400 Arsenal are set to appeal against the red card shown to Max Dowman during their Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town, according to multiple sources including The Sun, The Telegraph, and BBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/gm-moves-stock-listing-from-nyse-to-nasdaq.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/gm-moves-stock-listing-from-nyse-to-nasdaq.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:13:41 -0400 General Motors announced on Tuesday that it will move its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective November 17, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-police-kill-assailant-in-attack-on-israeli-embassy-guard.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/serbian-police-kill-assailant-in-attack-on-israeli-embassy-guard.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:12:53 -0400 Serbian police reported on Wednesday that an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade and was killed just after midnight. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tech-stocks-surge-as-ai-investments-pay-off.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tech-stocks-surge-as-ai-investments-pay-off.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:12:20 -0400 Seashine New Materials, a high-tech enterprise specializing in powder metallurgy products, saw its stock surge more than 12%, while Zhejiang Rongtai and EFORT gained over 6%. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-sees-double-elimination-and-perfect-scores.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-sees-double-elimination-and-perfect-scores.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:10:45 -0400 DWTS' Horror Movie Night featured perfect scores and a double elimination, with Shirley Ballas joining the judging panel. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/qatari-mediators-present-iran-with-new-deal-to-end-us-israeli-war.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/qatari-mediators-present-iran-with-new-deal-to-end-us-israeli-war.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:34:19 -0400 Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft deal to end the ongoing US-Israeli war, according to an official briefed on the negotiations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-scores-perfect-10s-for-amber-and-pasha.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/dwts-horror-movie-night-scores-perfect-10s-for-amber-and-pasha.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:22:45 -0400 On 'Dancing With the Stars' Horror Movie Night, Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov earned a perfect score of 40 out of 40, making their performance the first perfect score of the season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-killing-at-least-10.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/high-speed-trains-collide-in-spain-killing-at-least-10.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:18:23 -0400 At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar) and Arabnews (Saudi Arabia). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-extend-world-series-life-with-game-4-win.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-extend-world-series-life-with-game-4-win.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:11:48 -0400 In a thrilling 12-inning battle, the Tampa Bay Rays managed to extend their World Series run with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, preventing a potential sweep. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/arsenal-s-dowman-red-carded-arteta-faces-criticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/arsenal-s-dowman-red-carded-arteta-faces-criticism.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:25:37 -0400 Arsenal's 16-year-old winger Max Dowman was sent off for the first time in his senior club career, leading to a shock loss to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/israel-election-ends-in-deadlock-no-clear-winner.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/israel-election-ends-in-deadlock-no-clear-winner.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:17:38 -0400 Early results from Israel's parliamentary election on October 27 showed no clear winner, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-announces-arrival-of-venezuelan-oil-in-texas.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/trump-announces-arrival-of-venezuelan-oil-in-texas.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:14:59 -0400 President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the arrival of the first 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil in Texas, securing the deal after the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/residential-cruise-ship-suspends-operations-in-cambodia.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/residential-cruise-ship-suspends-operations-in-cambodia.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:13:44 -0400 The Villa Vie Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship on a years-long voyage around the world, announced it had suspended operations due to extraordinarily high fuel costs, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia, according to reports from the BBC (United Kingdom) and Warpbeat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tech-stocks-surge-amid-ai-boom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/tech-stocks-surge-amid-ai-boom.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:09:58 -0400 Businesstimes (Singapore) reports that Asian stocks and bonds fell after a surge in oil prices sparked a sell-off in US markets, reinforcing bets on an imminent US Federal Reserve interest rate hike. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/luxury-cruise-ship-strands-passengers-in-cambodia-due-to-high-fuel-cos.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/luxury-cruise-ship-strands-passengers-in-cambodia-due-to-high-fuel-cos.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:15:13 -0400 The Villa Vie Odyssey, a luxury cruise ship on a three-year circumnavigation of the globe, has come to a halt in the Cambodian port city of Sihanoukville, leaving around 200 passengers stranded. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-win-game-4-to-extend-world-series.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/rays-win-game-4-to-extend-world-series.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:16:51 -0400 The Rays' victory marked their first in the Fall Classic since Game 4 of the 2020 World Series. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/stansbury-surpasses-haaland-and-biden-in-nm-01-special-election.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/stansbury-surpasses-haaland-and-biden-in-nm-01-special-election.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:14:14 -0400 Democrat Melanie Stansbury won the NM-01 special election with 60 percent of the vote, surpassing the margins of both Deb Haaland and Joe Biden, according to Cook Political. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/val-chmerkovskiy-returns-to-dwts-after-suspension.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/val-chmerkovskiy-returns-to-dwts-after-suspension.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:08:25 -0400 Val Chmerkovskiy, a long-time professional dancer on 'Dancing with the Stars,' returned to the show on October 20 after a one-week suspension for inappropriate comments about judge Carrie Ann Inaba. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chmerkovskiy-apologizes-to-inaba-after-dwts-suspension.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/chmerkovskiy-apologizes-to-inaba-after-dwts-suspension.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:16:33 -0400 Val Chmerkovskiy, a pro dancer on 'Dancing With the Stars,' apologized to judge Carrie Ann Inaba following his one-week suspension for making an inappropriate comment about her critique of his wife, Jenna Johnson, during a performance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/elvis-presley-s-rights-holders-sue-anthropic-over-ai-training.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/28/elvis-presley-s-rights-holders-sue-anthropic-over-ai-training.html Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:25:38 -0400 The owners of Elvis Presley’s song catalog have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, the tech company behind the AI chatbot Claude, alleging that the company used his songs without permission to train its models.