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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-scotland-investigates-epstein-and-maxwell-s-balmoral-visits.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-scotland-investigates-epstein-and-maxwell-s-balmoral-visits.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:37:29 -0400 Police Scotland is conducting inquiries into the activities of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell during their time at Balmoral Castle, the royal family's private estate. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:35:27 -0400 The European Commission has officially approved a €6.1 billion defense package for Ukraine, enabling the country to acquire US-made PAC-3 Patriot interceptors to bolster its defense against escalating Russian aerial attacks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station-zelenskyy-cond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-drone-strike-kills-14-at-dnipro-railway-station-zelenskyy-cond.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:32:45 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the attack as “horrific” and called it a deliberate strike against civilians, brazen in its cruelty. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nearly-two-thirds-of-teens-and-tweens-use-ai-chatbots.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nearly-two-thirds-of-teens-and-tweens-use-ai-chatbots.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:31:38 -0400 A new survey by Common Sense Media reveals that nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens are using AI chatbots, often for homework and emotional support. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pakistan-army-spokesman-expresses-cautious-optimism-on-us-iran-mediati.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pakistan-army-spokesman-expresses-cautious-optimism-on-us-iran-mediati.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:56 -0400 The cautious optimism came after 12 consecutive days of US military strikes on Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-doubles-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-doubles-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:26 -0400 OpenAI has reversed its decision to reduce usage limits for ChatGPT Pro plans, doubling them instead following user complaints. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-with-new-models-and-apps.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-with-new-models-and-apps.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:29:00 -0400 In addition to the Gemini app, Google plans to make existing Connected Apps available in Search, expanding the reach of these applications to a broader audience. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strike-on-sumy-oblast-kills-1-injures-8-people.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-strike-on-sumy-oblast-kills-1-injures-8-people.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:28:07 -0400 Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov reported that a Russian drone strike on the morning of October 30 killed a 43-year-old woman and injured eight other people in the Shostka community. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/chicago-born-pope-leo-xiv-casts-first-us-election-ballot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/chicago-born-pope-leo-xiv-casts-first-us-election-ballot.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:27:16 -0400 Chicago Tribune: In casting his ballot, Leo XIV is modeling active civic engagement, something he has frequently called on U.S. citizens to take up. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-wipe-out-1-trillion-in-value-as-concerns-deepen-about-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-wipe-out-1-trillion-in-value-as-concerns-deepen-about-the.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:25:42 -0400 Tech stocks plunged by over $1 trillion as fears grew over the financial returns of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-unveil-spectacular-halloween-costumes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-unveil-spectacular-halloween-costumes.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:25:05 -0400 The Today Show's Halloween episode on Friday, October 30, 2026, featured hosts in elaborate costumes to celebrate 100 years of NBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-issues-grand-jury-subpoenas-to-california-election-officials.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-issues-grand-jury-subpoenas-to-california-election-officials.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:24:13 -0400 The Department of Justice on Thursday issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials in California as part of its criminal investigation into the state's voter rolls, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-chronicles-tragic-ascent-and-descent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-chronicles-tragic-ascent-and-descent.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:41 -0400 Nelson's death on Manaslu in 2022 reshaped the film Vasarhelyi and Chin were making, turning it into a chronicle of tragedy and grief. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/american-pope-leo-xiv-votes-in-u-s-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/american-pope-leo-xiv-votes-in-u-s-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:24 -0400 The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, submitted a mail-in ballot in his native Chicago for the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nfl-faces-new-trial-over-sunday-ticket-antitrust-verdict.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nfl-faces-new-trial-over-sunday-ticket-antitrust-verdict.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:22:02 -0400 In the original trial, a jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, a class of DirecTV subscribers, who claimed the NFL's anticompetitive agreements caused them to pay inflated prices for the Sunday Ticket package. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/some-of-the-world-s-biggest-bats-are-getting-smaller.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/some-of-the-world-s-biggest-bats-are-getting-smaller.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:21:27 -0400 Researchers at the Field Museum found that the skulls of Madagascar flying foxes (Pteropus rufus) are 6 percent smaller than they were before the 1980s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-deployed-during-stand-off-over-control-of-top-poland-court.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/police-deployed-during-stand-off-over-control-of-top-poland-court.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:21:02 -0400 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk deployed riot police around the country's constitutional court Friday after suspending its chief justice, Bogdan Święczkowski, and his deputy, Bartłomiej Sochański, in a move that has sparked protests and accusations of a coup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-at-86.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:19:30 -0400 Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men,' died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, at the age of 86. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/outside-groups-spend-over-330m-to-oppose-three-democratic-senate-candi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/outside-groups-spend-over-330m-to-oppose-three-democratic-senate-candi.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:19:08 -0400 Democratic candidates are benefiting from millions of dollars in spending by a complex web of left-leaning “dark money” groups and Democratic super PACs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-nothing-3a-and-4a-series-phones.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nothing-os-5-0-update-rolls-out-to-nothing-3a-and-4a-series-phones.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:17:48 -0400 The Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro models receive a 3.09 GB update, bringing Android 17 features. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nasa-identifies-4-1-billion-year-old-martian-meteorite-found-in-sahara.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/nasa-identifies-4-1-billion-year-old-martian-meteorite-found-in-sahara.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:16:23 -0400 The meteorite, named Teghaza 001 after the Teghaza salt plain in Mali where it was found, is believed to be one of roughly 435 known Martian meteorites. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-vetoes-us-drafted-resolution-on-western-sahara.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russia-vetoes-us-drafted-resolution-on-western-sahara.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:40 -0400 Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/campaign-2026-south-carolina-gop-officials-and-candidates-deliver-rema.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/campaign-2026-south-carolina-gop-officials-and-candidates-deliver-rema.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:15:05 -0400 Local political figures and guest speakers delivered remarks throughout the morning, beginning at 11:00 AM, to energize the arena before Trump took the stage at 12:30 PM. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-demands-lebron-james-apologize-for-national-anthem-behavior.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-demands-lebron-james-apologize-for-national-anthem-behavior.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:14:47 -0400 President Donald Trump called on NBA star LeBron James to apologize Thursday after video showed the Philadelphia 76ers star moving his arms and practicing shooting motions during the national anthem before the team's season opener against the New York Knicks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/criminal-minds-evolution-to-end-with-season-20-on-paramount.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:14:32 -0400 Despite the series' conclusion, the legacy of 'Criminal Minds' will continue to be celebrated by its dedicated fan base. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-receives-letters-from-ice-detainees-in-chicago.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-receives-letters-from-ice-detainees-in-chicago.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:14:11 -0400 Pope Leo XIV received letters and messages from individuals detained at an ICE facility near Chicago, according to Catholic Review and OSV News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-s-ipo-filing-lays-out-a-plan-to-revolutionize-every-area-of.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:13:28 -0400 Anthropic has secured significant deals for access to computing power, including a $3.1 billion monthly contract with SpaceX for Nvidia GPUs, which could total up to $120.5 billion by 2029, noted The Verge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-unaware-of-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-unaware-of-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:10:39 -0400 Thomas Markle Jr. told The Sun on Oct. 22 that he found 'hundreds, if not thousands' of images depicting child sexual abuse while clearing out boxes at his father's former home in Cebu, Philippines. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oil-market-reacts-to-russian-diesel-supply-amid-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oil-market-reacts-to-russian-diesel-supply-amid-attacks.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:10:16 -0400 Russian attacks on Kyiv and Boryspil international airports were “clearly” a reaction to the possibility of the US negotiators flying to Kyiv, according to Zelenskyy’s statement on Telegram. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-during-lent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-five-roman-parishes-during-lent.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:09:29 -0400 Pope Leo XIV began his Lenten visits to five Roman parishes on Sunday, starting with Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-threatens-suicide-during-live-post.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/north-carolina-senate-candidate-threatens-suicide-during-live-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:08:24 -0400 The incident involving Miller underscores the emotional and psychological pressures candidates face during high-stakes elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-launches-new-smart-displays-and-speakers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-launches-new-smart-displays-and-speakers.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:08:08 -0400 Amazon has launched a new lineup of smart devices, including smart displays and speakers, according to 9to5Google. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missile-near-mecca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missile-near-mecca.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:07:26 -0400 According to Al Jazeera, Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone launched by the Houthis towards Mecca, an escalation that could threaten the holy city. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/6-new-movies-our-critics-are-talking-about-this-week.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/6-new-movies-our-critics-are-talking-about-this-week.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:05:58 -0400 Zack Snyder's latest film, 'The Last Photograph,' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and has received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/mysterious-cloud-on-mars-may-reveal-unseen-physics.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/mysterious-cloud-on-mars-may-reveal-unseen-physics.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:05:43 -0400 The AMEC was first revealed to the public in 2018 by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express, which has viewed the recurrent cloud repeatedly since. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/love-shines-packers-beat-panthers-27-13.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/love-shines-packers-beat-panthers-27-13.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:03:35 -0400 The Green Bay Packers secured a crucial 27-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field, with quarterback Jordan Love leading the charge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-and-amazon-launch-new-smart-displays.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-and-amazon-launch-new-smart-displays.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:51:16 -0400 Apple and Amazon have launched new smart displays that address many of the shortcomings previously identified in the market, according to The Verge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-weighs-new-iran-strikes-as-vance-reaches-out-is-war-or-a-deal-close.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-weighs-new-iran-strikes-as-vance-reaches-out-is-war-or-a-deal-close.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:48:19 -0400 Vice President JD Vance has written to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an attempt to revive stalled peace talks, according to multiple reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oleshky-evacuation-begins-amid-ceasefire.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/oleshky-evacuation-begins-amid-ceasefire.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:45:10 -0400 A localized ceasefire began Tuesday to allow humanitarian aid and evacuation of residents from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, according to officials from both Russia and Ukraine. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors-with-ai.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors-with-ai.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:43:28 -0400 Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has filed its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol 'ANT'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/final-israeli-election-results-show-no-clear-majority.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/final-israeli-election-results-show-no-clear-majority.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:42:45 -0400 Netanyahu has accused Arab-majority parties of election fraud, claiming they had “stolen” the polls, but these allegations have been rejected by the parties and Qatar. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jack-antonoff-and-margaret-qualley-file-for-divorce.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jack-antonoff-and-margaret-qualley-file-for-divorce.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:40:44 -0400 Antonoff, 42, and Qualley, 32, were first spotted together in 2021, and they married in August 2023 in a star-studded ceremony in New Jersey. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-before-trial.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/meta-settles-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-before-trial.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:39:49 -0400 Meta has settled a lawsuit brought by teenager K.D.B. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-says-war-with-iran-will-end-soon.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-says-war-with-iran-will-end-soon.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:39:11 -0400 US President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that the war with Iran will end 'very, very soon,' though he did not specify how the conflict would be resolved. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:38:09 -0400 This decision to reverse the usage limit reduction comes just months after Amazon announced it was investing $50 billion in OpenAI and roughly a year after Altman attended the wedding of Amazon founder Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/netflix-s-cliff-booth-fizzles-in-theaters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/netflix-s-cliff-booth-fizzles-in-theaters.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:36:58 -0400 Netflix's decision to give 'Cliff Booth' a shortened window in theaters, despite its star power and director pedigree, has puzzled industry insiders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/in-another-historic-move-pope-leo-casts-absentee-us-vote-from-rome.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/in-another-historic-move-pope-leo-casts-absentee-us-vote-from-rome.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:35:13 -0400 Chicago native Pope Leo XIV has made history by casting a mail-in ballot in the upcoming US midterm elections, marking the first time a Catholic pope has voted in a U.S. election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-for-cybersecurity.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-launches-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-for-cybersecurity.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:34:36 -0400 The launch of Gemini 4 Carbon comes amid broader concerns about how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-launch-early-black-friday-deals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-launch-early-black-friday-deals.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:33:19 -0400 The early deals come as retailers prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, with prices expected to drop even before Black Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-four-weeks-with-hamstring-injury.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ja-morant-to-miss-at-least-four-weeks-with-hamstring-injury.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:32:03 -0400 Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-rally-energizes-south-carolina-gop-ahead-of-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-rally-energizes-south-carolina-gop-ahead-of-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:31:10 -0400 The rally also featured local political figures and guest speakers who delivered remarks throughout the morning to build momentum before Trump’s appearance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-ceo-says-prime-video-generates-tens-of-billions-in-revenue-and.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/amazon-ceo-says-prime-video-generates-tens-of-billions-in-revenue-and.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:29:42 -0400 During Amazon's October 29 earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Prime Video has become profitable and generates a revenue run rate in the tens of billions of dollars. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sarah-j-maas-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-breaks-record-with-1-7-mill.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/sarah-j-maas-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-breaks-record-with-1-7-mill.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:24:18 -0400 The audiobook is narrated by Elizabeth Evans and published by Recorded Books, according to its Audible listing. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ukraine-and-russia-launch-aid-operation-in-oleshky.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/ukraine-and-russia-launch-aid-operation-in-oleshky.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:22:23 -0400 Ukraine and Russia have launched a coordinated humanitarian operation to deliver food, medical supplies, and other essentials to residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine, while offering civilians the opportunity to evacuate, according to the Kyiv Post. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-beat-panthers-love-shines-but-watson-injured.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-beat-panthers-love-shines-but-watson-injured.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:21:54 -0400 Quarterback Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and completed 30 of 41 passes for 288 yards, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/banks-plan-to-sell-billions-in-loans.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/banks-plan-to-sell-billions-in-loans.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:20:10 -0400 The company estimates it may need to raise hundreds of billions of dollars starting in the fall of 2026, particularly for investments in AI. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-17-is-on-1-of-devices-after-four-months-android-16-on-over-25.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-17-is-on-1-of-devices-after-four-months-android-16-on-over-25.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:18:17 -0400 In contrast, Android 16 has seen a significant uptick, now making up over 25% of devices. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/halloween-7-rumors-to-get-in-the-spooky-spirit.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/halloween-7-rumors-to-get-in-the-spooky-spirit.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:16:32 -0400 Bats, often associated with Halloween due to their nocturnal nature and symbolic ties to vampires and death, are the subject of new interest this spooky season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/private-equity-in-your-401-k-heed-warren-buffett-s-warning.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/private-equity-in-your-401-k-heed-warren-buffett-s-warning.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:15:00 -0400 Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old billionaire investor, announced his resignation as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway in a letter to shareholders on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/how-kimi-k3-1-pro-stacks-up-against-claude-opus-5-5-and-gpt-6-astra.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/how-kimi-k3-1-pro-stacks-up-against-claude-opus-5-5-and-gpt-6-astra.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:23 -0400 Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5, its new flagship general-release model, on September 22, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/state-parties-split-on-70-ballot-measures-agree-on-six.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/state-parties-split-on-70-ballot-measures-agree-on-six.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:13:31 -0400 Of the 70 measures where state Democratic and Republican parties took opposing positions, 41 (58.6%) were legislatively referred, while 29 (41.4%) were citizen-initiated, including veto referendums. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-favored-over-panthers-in-thursday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/packers-favored-over-panthers-in-thursday-night-football.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:11:40 -0400 In the Week 8 Thursday Night Football clash, the Green Bay Packers hosted the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3-billion-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-6-3-billion-hack-likely-linked-to-north-korea.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:10:00 -0400 Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack, making it the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-eye-health-care-as-midterms-loom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/stat-reporters-eye-health-care-as-midterms-loom.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:08:22 -0400 Fox News' "Ruthless Podcast" Fellas noted that the media may be overhyping certain aspects of the midterms while ignoring others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-6-3-billion-crypto-security-incident.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-investigates-6-3-billion-crypto-security-incident.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:32 -0400 Binance’s initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop, which allowed an attacker to gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/swedish-academic-barred-from-uk-over-event-with-palestine-action-co-fo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/swedish-academic-barred-from-uk-over-event-with-palestine-action-co-fo.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:56:54 -0400 Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm said he was denied entry to the UK on Friday, where he was scheduled to speak alongside Huda Ammori, the co-founder of Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-ramps-up-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-ramps-up-investigation-into-alaska-senate-race-ballot-scandal.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:48:04 -0400 According to The New York Times, the investigation is based on interviews with 12 people, dozens of text messages, and documents prepared for a potential lawsuit against the campaign. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/anthropic-files-ipo-plans-to-revolutionize-human-endeavors.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:47 -0400 Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has filed its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to list on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol 'ANT'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-california-ballots.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/appeals-court-rejects-doj-bid-to-set-aside-california-ballots.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:45:15 -0400 The appeals court wrote, 'As the district court found - and we discern no clear error. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/call-of-duty-removes-seoul-crush-footage-after-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/call-of-duty-removes-seoul-crush-footage-after-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:42:45 -0400 In a statement to South Korean broadcaster MBC, reported by The Korea Herald, Activision said the footage would be removed in an update scheduled to arrive on Nov. 12. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/gop-candidates-distance-themselves-from-trump-over-high-prices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/gop-candidates-distance-themselves-from-trump-over-high-prices.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:41:54 -0400 Republican Senator Susan Collins sought to distance herself from Donald Trump while Democratic challenger Troy Jackson attacked her over her ties to the president and her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the first debate of Maine’s Senate race on Tuesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-chatgpt-usage-limit-reduction.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:40:41 -0400 The original reduction was expected to take effect on October 29, but the company is now implementing the change immediately. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-roll-out-early-black-friday-deals.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/retailers-roll-out-early-black-friday-deals.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:38:59 -0400 Several retailers have begun rolling out early Black Friday deals, with Walmart and Amazon leading the charge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dominican-court-revokes-franco-s-pardon-in-sex-abuse-case.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dominican-court-revokes-franco-s-pardon-in-sex-abuse-case.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:37:04 -0400 An appeals court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, revoked Wander Franco's judicial pardon and upheld his conviction for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor on Thursday, October 29, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-updates-gemini-app-for-android-adds-file-generation-capabilitie.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-updates-gemini-app-for-android-adds-file-generation-capabilitie.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:36:47 -0400 Apple is expected to release a next-generation HomePod mini with a newer processor, improved audio, and upgraded Ultra Wideband capabilities, along with support for Siri AI in a future software update, as reported by MacRumors. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-warns-democrats-against-impeaching-hegseth.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-warns-democrats-against-impeaching-hegseth.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:29:19 -0400 President Trump warned Democrats against impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they win back the House in the upcoming midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/alaska-governor-probes-decoy-dan-election-scheme.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/alaska-governor-probes-decoy-dan-election-scheme.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:19:09 -0400 Dunleavy told Fox News Digital that the alleged 'Decoy Dan' ballot scheme exposes a major vulnerability in the state's election system, arguing that the controversy would not have occurred under traditional primaries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christian-pulisic-signs-new-deal-with-ac-milan-through-2031.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christian-pulisic-signs-new-deal-with-ac-milan-through-2031.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:14:05 -0400 American forward Christian Pulisic has signed a new deal with AC Milan, extending his contract through June 30, 2031. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/the-health-care-issues-stat-reporters-are-watching-in-the-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/the-health-care-issues-stat-reporters-are-watching-in-the-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:12:57 -0400 Fox News' 'Ruthless Podcast' Fellas are offering insights into what the media is overhyping and underreporting ahead of the midterms. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/blockchain-intelligence-firms-link-north-korea-to-6-3b-hack-on-binance.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/blockchain-intelligence-firms-link-north-korea-to-6-3b-hack-on-binance.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:11:47 -0400 Binance has worked with blockchain partners to freeze affected assets, with roughly $3 billion frozen so far. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-comey-s-lawyers-face-off-in-court-over-latest-attempt-to-charge-hi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/doj-comey-s-lawyers-face-off-in-court-over-latest-attempt-to-charge-hi.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:46 -0400 650Keni and San report that Comey's lawyers say the alleged disclosure of classified information on Oct. 5, 2016, was investigated by two separate U.S. attorneys' offices, both of which declined to bring charges. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-blindsided-by-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/buckingham-palace-blindsided-by-thomas-markle-jr-s-allegations.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:03:53 -0400 Thomas Markle Jr. reported the disturbing allegations to the Philippine police and the FBI, according to The Sun. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-tumble-amid-market-pressures.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/tech-stocks-tumble-amid-market-pressures.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:45:41 -0400 On Monday, futures for the three major US stock indices moved lower in pre-market trading, reflecting broader market pressures. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jets-defense-to-face-jeanty-without-key-players.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/jets-defense-to-face-jeanty-without-key-players.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:38:12 -0400 The Jets' defense has struggled recently, allowing 153 yards per game since Week 3, ranking 31st in the NFL. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/early-black-friday-deals-already-available.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/early-black-friday-deals-already-available.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:33:11 -0400 Retailers are already offering early Black Friday discounts, with deals on tech, fashion, and home goods available now, according to eonline.com. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/i-oversaw-biden-harris-polling-here-s-how-i-read-26-polls.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/i-oversaw-biden-harris-polling-here-s-how-i-read-26-polls.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:29:44 -0400 Biden, battling advanced prostate cancer, has kept a limited public schedule, focusing on fundraising and endorsements. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/broadway-revival-of-a-few-good-men-kicks-off.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/broadway-revival-of-a-few-good-men-kicks-off.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:10:57 -0400 The revival of Aaron Sorkin's 'A Few Good Men' at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater has opened, starring Bradley Whitford as LtCol Nathan Jessep and Tom Blyth as LTJG Daniel Kaffee. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-criticizes-lebron-james-over-national-anthem-behavior.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-criticizes-lebron-james-over-national-anthem-behavior.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:07:55 -0400 LeBron James finally broke his silence regarding criticism from President Donald Trump, who called out his behavior during the national anthem ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden earlier in the week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/matthew-weiner-exits-eddie-murphy-s-peacock-drama-the-chairman.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/matthew-weiner-exits-eddie-murphy-s-peacock-drama-the-chairman.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:35 -0400 Matthew Weiner, the acclaimed creator of 'Mad Men,' has exited Peacock's upcoming drama series 'The Chairman,' which stars Eddie Murphy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-tech-stocks-plunge-amid-ai-spending-worries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/us-tech-stocks-plunge-amid-ai-spending-worries.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:50:12 -0400 US tech stocks saw a sharp decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 2.6 percent, its steepest drop since June 5. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-course-on-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/openai-reverses-course-on-chatgpt-usage-limits-amid-backlash.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:43:41 -0400 OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reversed its decision to reduce usage limits for its premium plans, opting instead to double them. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/minnesota-rep-angie-craig-refused-to-refer-ilhan-omar-for-ethics-probe.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/minnesota-rep-angie-craig-refused-to-refer-ilhan-omar-for-ethics-probe.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:41:25 -0400 Federal authorities raided Omar’s home last Monday and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-s-childhood-home-draws-crowds-in-chicago-suburb.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-s-childhood-home-draws-crowds-in-chicago-suburb.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:32 -0400 Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother, highlighting the increased attention on the area. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dwyane-wade-s-statue-gets-new-face-after-criticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/dwyane-wade-s-statue-gets-new-face-after-criticism.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:00 -0400 Wade, in a post on Substack, acknowledged he had heard the jokes and seen the memes about the statue since its unveiling two years ago. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/celebrities-unveil-halloween-costumes-hilton-as-britney-kardashian-as.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/celebrities-unveil-halloween-costumes-hilton-as-britney-kardashian-as.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:28:04 -0400 Hilton shared her costume exclusively with Billboard, expressing her admiration for Spears, saying, 'Britney is not only an icon, but also a dear friend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-sms-of-death-vulnerability-discovered.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/android-sms-of-death-vulnerability-discovered.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:26:53 -0400 Security researcher Mark Blaszczyk discovered a critical flaw in Android that can crash phones with a specially crafted text message, potentially disrupting emergency calls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-says-6-3-billion-in-crypto-stolen-in-suspected-hack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-says-6-3-billion-in-crypto-stolen-in-suspected-hack.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:20:22 -0400 This hack dwarfs the previous record of $1.5 billion stolen from the exchange Bybit in February 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-s-south-america-trip-marked-by-god-incidences.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-s-south-america-trip-marked-by-god-incidences.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:09:28 -0400 The visit to South America will be the second major international trip for Pope Leo XIV, following his historic trip to Africa earlier this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-kremlin-pressure.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-kremlin-pressure.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:56:24 -0400 There was no immediate comment from the Russian authorities on Novaya Gazeta's decision to shut down. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-opens-in-theaters.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/everest-the-other-side-opens-in-theaters.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:55:55 -0400 At its best, 'Everest: The Other Side' attempts to understand with as much empathy as possible what could push someone to the extremes that Morrison goes to – what could make someone feel as though the only way to make sense of the world is to risk life and limb. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/walter-koenig-star-trek-actor-who-played-chekov-dies-at-90.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/walter-koenig-star-trek-actor-who-played-chekov-dies-at-90.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:47:56 -0400 Walter Koenig, the actor who played Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series and several movies, died Sunday night at his home in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to his representative, Zachery McGinnis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-s-iphone-duo-facing-early-scrutiny-over-cracking-screens.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/apple-s-iphone-duo-facing-early-scrutiny-over-cracking-screens.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:47:19 -0400 Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, launched on October 23, is already facing early scrutiny due to reports of cracked screens within days of purchase. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-introduces-new-models.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/google-expands-gemini-capabilities-introduces-new-models.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:28:57 -0400 Google also introduced Gemini 4 Argon, the flagship model of its Gemini 4 generation, which is now available to a vetted group of cyber defenders. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/security-flaw-sms-of-death-can-crash-android-phones.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/security-flaw-sms-of-death-can-crash-android-phones.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:22:53 -0400 Security researcher Mark Blaszczyk discovered a critical flaw in Android that can crash phones with a specially crafted text message, potentially disrupting emergency calls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-visits-roman-parish-during-lent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-visits-roman-parish-during-lent.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:13:50 -0400 Pope Leo XIV visited the Santa Maria Regina Pacis parish in Ostia Lido on Sunday, marking his first parish visit in the Diocese of Rome during his pontificate. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-coalition-intercepts-houthi-missile-in-riyadh.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/saudi-coalition-intercepts-houthi-missile-in-riyadh.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:05:25 -0400 The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile near Mecca, a move that escalates tensions between the two sides. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/lebron-james-shows-signs-of-age-in-76ers-win.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/lebron-james-shows-signs-of-age-in-76ers-win.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:04:40 -0400 LeBron James, 41, showed signs of aging in a comeback win for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-security-issue-bitcoin-prices-fall.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/binance-reports-security-issue-bitcoin-prices-fall.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:43:42 -0400 Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, reported a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $6 billion in crypto assets, potentially making it the largest cryptocurrency hack in history. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/israel-s-final-election-results-show-neither-netanyahu-nor-rival-can-i.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/israel-s-final-election-results-show-neither-netanyahu-nor-rival-can-i.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:42:12 -0400 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc won 53 seats in Israel’s 120-member Knesset, results released by election officials on Thursday showed, well below the 68 it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/peltola-denies-involvement-in-decoy-dan-scheme.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/peltola-denies-involvement-in-decoy-dan-scheme.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:37:20 -0400 Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola has denied any involvement in a scheme to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, a move that has drawn scrutiny from the US Department of Justice and Republicans. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/cas-overturns-russia-s-ice-hockey-ban.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/cas-overturns-russia-s-ice-hockey-ban.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:35:04 -0400 The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) ban on Russia, allowing the country to return to international ice hockey tournaments, including the men’s and women’s world championships, for the 2026-27 season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/are-trump-voters-refusing-to-take-polls-and-other-polling-risks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/are-trump-voters-refusing-to-take-polls-and-other-polling-risks.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:33:01 -0400 The Legal Defense Fund argues that the proposed closures would disproportionately impact Black, Latino, and Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, leading to longer travel times and increased wait times at remaining polling sites. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/senate-unlikely-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-despite-trump-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/senate-unlikely-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-despite-trump-s.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:24:48 -0400 The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on the House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who dislike changing their clocks twice a year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-impress-with-halloween-costumes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/today-show-hosts-impress-with-halloween-costumes.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:23:37 -0400 The Today Show's Halloween costumes have consistently impressed viewers, with this year's costumes continuing the tradition of over-the-top and detailed looks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-links-government-help-to-gop-votes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/trump-links-government-help-to-gop-votes.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:08:29 -0400 In another instance, Trump told voters he'd answer calls for help from Republican candidates but would be apt to ignore calls from their Democratic rivals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/astronomers-spot-debris-disk-around-dead-star-hinting-at-solar-system.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/astronomers-spot-debris-disk-around-dead-star-hinting-at-solar-system.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:07:40 -0400 Scientists from the European Southern Observatory announced on October 27, 2026, that they have spotted a white dwarf star with a debris disk circling it, providing a rare glimpse into the future of our solar system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christa-pike-survives-botched-execution-attempt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christa-pike-survives-botched-execution-attempt.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:55:33 -0400 Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate, survived a botched execution attempt and described ongoing pain. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-requests-mail-ballot-for-illinois-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-requests-mail-ballot-for-illinois-midterms.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:38:34 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has requested a mail-in ballot for the upcoming Illinois midterm elections, according to the Will County clerk’s office. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christa-pike-describes-pain-after-failed-execution.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/christa-pike-describes-pain-after-failed-execution.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:35:53 -0400 Christa Pike, the sole woman on Tennessee’s death row, described the physical and emotional pain she has endured since her botched execution attempt in a statement released by her attorneys on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/drone-attack-kills-worker-at-russian-occupied-zaporizhzhia-nuclear.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/10/30/drone-attack-kills-worker-at-russian-occupied-zaporizhzhia-nuclear.html Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:33:27 -0400 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on X that a drone attack on October 29 killed an employee of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).