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Autumn arrives as October begins

Photographers and travelers highlight peak fall colors, harvest foods and seasonal scenes with the start of October.

Hazbin Hotel appears in Fortnite update

Fortnite's recent update adds Hazbin Hotel elements and skins in a crossover drop.

Etihad Airways considers legal action over Manchester City verdict

Etihad, Manchester City's principal sponsor, says it is seeking legal advice after the Premier League found City guilty.

Project Meridian, Pentagon taps Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 120-day 'future of warfare' study co-led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse demo released, progress carries to full game

The Belmont’s Curse demo is live on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, roughly an hour long and demo saves transfer to the full release.

Rick Devens wins Big Brother 28

Survivor alum Rick Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother season 28 in the finale vote.

Angel Reese wins 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Angel Reese was named the WNBA's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, the first player in Atlanta Dream history to earn the honor.

Google Maps updates satellite imagery showing wide destruction in Gaza

Google Maps' new satellite photos reveal extensive damage across Gaza, collapsed buildings, tented displacement camps and ruined infrastructure.

Judge permanently dismisses Reflecting Pool indictment against ex‑Olympian

Pete Hegseth cites scripture to justify war

A Substack piece argues Pete Hegseth’s use of Isaiah to defend military action misreads scripture and draws clerical critique.

Gears of War: E-Day, reviews praise the campaign

Launch reviews say The Coalition’s E-Day delivers standout combat and a thrilling campaign, despite story caveats.

Silent Hill: Townfall developer announces balance patch to address 'The Weight'

Screen Burn confirms an upcoming update for Silent Hill: Townfall to tweak gameplay balance and fix issues around the enemy known as 'The Weight'.

White Sox sweep Astros, win first playoff series since 2005

Chicago White Sox completed a sweep of the Houston Astros to advance in the postseason, their first series victory since 2005.

Swiss glaciers lose about 20% of ice in five years

New analysis finds Swiss glaciers have lost roughly 20% of their ice volume over the past five years amid record melt rates.

Florence Pugh leads Netflix's East of Eden adaptation

Florence Pugh stars as Cathy Ames in Zoe Kazan's East of Eden series, which debuts on Netflix and opened at a New York premiere.

Renee Good family sues U.S. over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting

Renee Good’s family filed two federal lawsuits naming ICE agent Jonathan Ross and senior Trump administration officials.

Cronos of Venom dies at 63

Conrad “Cronos” Lant, vocalist and bassist of influential black‑metal band Venom, has died aged 63, the band confirms.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered launches with day‑one patch

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered arrives on Switch 2 with modern features and a day‑one update (Ver. 1.0.1).

Padres sweep Cubs, Gavin Sheets’ pinch‑hit homer seals NL Wild Card

Gavin Sheets hit a pinch‑hit two‑run homer and San Diego won 4-1 to sweep the Chicago Cubs and advance to the NLDS.

ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases

Bradley Cooper to play Duke in Danny McBride G.I. Joe

Bradley Cooper has been cast as field commander Duke in Paramount’s Danny McBride, directed G.I. Joe reboot, Deadline reports.

Joey Porter Jr. traded from Steelers to Cowboys for draft picks

Pittsburgh traded CB Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas in a deal that includes a 2027 sixth‑round pick and a 2028 second‑round pick.

Capcom says it has a plan for Resident Evil remakes once they 'run out'

Producer Jun Takeuchi says Capcom is preparing for a future where remakes and mainline Resident Evil entries converge or evolve.

Igor Shesterkin scores first goalie goal in Rangers history

Shesterkin netted an empty-net goal as the New York Rangers beat Tampa Bay 5-1, the first goaltender goal in Rangers franchise history.

Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, Prime Video series draws mixed early reviews

Early critics praise performances and a modern update to Stephen King’s tale but flag pacing issues and a divisive ending.

Newcastle United unveil new club crest

Club reveals redesigned crest after two years of work and a supporter vote of about 27,000 fans.

New book argues common views of Hitler and Nazi rise are wrong

Philipp Ruch's book claims Hitler was a 'lazy criminal' and challenges unemployment‑centric explanations for Nazism's rise.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve earns praise, players report some crashes

Early players praise the campaign, soundtrack and multiplayer for Ace Combat 8, while some report cutscene crashes on launch builds.

The Witcher 3 Remastered hotfix restores DLSS and fixes lighting

CD Projekt Red's update restores DLSS for Xbox Play Anywhere players and addresses lighting and save‑storage issues on modern consoles and PC.

Lismore digs uncover sixth‑century monastery remains

Community‑funded excavations on Lismore revealed burial grounds, decorated stonework and early buildings from a major 6th‑century monastery.

The Amazing Race Season 39, new leg features Phil Keoghan and switchback

Conner Wilson and Garrett McGuire, childhood friends from Placer County, are competing on The Amazing Race, which began in Vancouver and has taken teams more than 25,000 miles.

UK early‑release prison scheme begins, hundreds to be freed

The Sentencing Act scheme starts today; around 4,500 inmates could be eligible for early release by June 2027 amid safety and recall concerns.

South Park debuts 'Billionaire Weenie Town' mocking billionaires and deepfake Trump

This week's episode 'Billionaire Weenie Town' skewers data centers and billionaires and includes a humiliating deepfake-Trump gag.

Chris Fagan steps down as Brisbane Lions coach after three straight flags

AFL premiership‑winning coach Chris Fagan has announced he is leaving the Brisbane Lions days after securing a third straight title.

Rugby union power rankings published a year before World Cup

The Guardian outlines team rankings and prospects as the Rugby World Cup approaches in a year’s time.

Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Distant Worlds 'Eternal' world tour announced

Organizers unveiled the 40th anniversary 'Distant Worlds: Eternal' orchestral world tour, scheduled for 2027.

Frame grabs from Super Mario Bros Super Show episode circulate

Frame grabs from Super Mario Bros Super Show episode 'Two Plumbers and a Baby' are circulating online.

AI chatbots remove hijabs from images of Muslim women

The Guardian found ChatGPT, Claude and others edited hijabs out of photos when prompted.