News archive — October 15, 2026
6,234 articles
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How Pete Hegseth’s Plan for a Reality-TV Execution Imploded
Trump is fine with a military execution by firing squad, just not with putting it on YouTube.
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Steam achievements are getting a huge overhaul, with separate sets for DLC and season passes, and an easy way to compare with friends
Valve has pushed a new update to its Steam client beta introducing big changes to how achievements work and how they're displayed. Developers can now create sets of achievements cu
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A Sicko’s Guide to Every Bloody <i><em>Friday the 13th</em></i> Movie
From summer camp to outer space and now to streaming television with Crystal Lake, this strange saga has taken all sorts of twists and turns.
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ReMA, KAB collaborate on education initiative
Keep America Beautiful and the Recycled Materials Association are collaborating on a Youth Innovation Challenge focused on recycling education.
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The Stream Team: Killing 10 rats in Project Gorgon
After her attempt to explore the cave under the red crystal in Project: Gorgon failed spectacularly (curse you slimes!), Massively OP’s MJ backpeddling to the basics for a bit. She
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GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we lose
Sen. Bernie Moreno wants his fellow Republicans to cancel their holiday plans and jam through "everything that we could possibly get" if they lose the majorities in November's midt
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Steven Soderbergh to pitch in and help finish The Batman: Part II
Last week, we reported that Matt Reeves’ long-gestating The Batman: Part II had been put on pause, as Reeves stepped away from the film to deal with what’s be
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Justice Dept. sues California, claims noncitizens were sent ballots
The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote.
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Anna Faris Responds To Chuck Lorre's Memoir Comments: 'Of Course It Hurts'
Anna Faris has read about Chuck Lorre‘s comments on her. In the TV producer’s new memoir, Sitcom, out this week, he admits he had doubts about hiring Anna Faris as the
- Enigmatic rock lyricist Pye Dubois was the silent fifth member of Max Webster
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Teen charged for Kidd Lane triple murder
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with the triple murder which occurred on Kidd Lane, Kingston 13, last Friday. The accused, Dante Davis, who poli
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Get up to 10% back at Hotels.com with new Amex Offer
A new Hotels.com Amex Offer appeared this week, giving 10% back on up to $1250 of prepaid hotel bookings. In the past, folks haven’t had success stacking a shopping portal wh
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When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitnessPal for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
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The Tallest Champion In Boxing Faces An Unbeaten Mandatory Who Gives Up 7 Inches
Sebastian Fundora defends the WBC title against unbeaten Ermal Hadribeaj Saturday in Las Vegas. Coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and DAZN.
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This time it’s personal: ‘sneering nepo baby’ insults fly as AFR and Mail columnists go to war | Weekly Beast
Peter van Onselen takes extreme exception to Hannah Wootton’s references to his wife in her Fin Review column. Plus: the Hanson family secretA Nine columnist learned an alarming le
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How to Hold Your Helplessness: Nobel Laureate Bertrand Russell’s Salve for the Anxiety of Overwhelm
“A way of life cannot be successful so long as it is a mere intellectual conviction. It must be deeply felt, deeply believed, dominant even in dreams.” “To be a
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Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says
Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.
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Indonesian President Replaces Head of Disaster Management Agency
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of Jakarta's response to the forest and peatland fires that have drastically reduced air quality across the region.
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And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems
Intero Biosystems beat out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home the $100,000 grand prize at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
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#AskTom: Which Team Would Tom Brady Most Want To Play For? Can Brock Purdy Win Super Bowl?
Rumors of Tom Brady's potential return to the gridiron have persisted since he last stepped off the gridiron at the end of the 2022 season. While he isn't planning a comeback, Brad
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Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation
The AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend.
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Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
Vice President JD Vance told CBS News in a "Things That Matter" town hall in Michigan that anybody who is "selling access to the White House" should "suffer consequences."
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Singapore Airlines Operates 8-Hour Flight To Nowhere Due To Unruly Passenger
A Singapore Airlines plane out over the Pacific Ocean returned to the United States after a passenger reportedly had an uncontrollable outburst. What stands out to me most is how i
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Poker star Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker executive over alleged broken deal
Former Las Vegas resident Bryn Kenney, a top money winner in the poker world, files a lawsuit against an online poker room for failing to pay for his promotional efforts.
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MLB's Small-Market Contenders Deserve Celebration, Not Complaints
The Guardians and Brewers are chasing World Series berths despite small-market budgets. Baseball fans should enjoy the underdog stories instead of com
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How Dis Mek? Supligen
After 50 years on the market, the delicious, creamy drink that ‘boosts you up’ is a household name in Jamaica. Supligen is enjoyed by all generations of Jamaicans. However, what i
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Animal Evolution Sim Ancestors Gets Surprise PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Out on 8th December 2026.Did you ever think you'd hear of the forgotten PS4 animal evolution sim Ancestors: A Humankind Odyssey again? I most certainly didn't, but here we are with
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The Interview
Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi on his presidential bid and his claim he won in 2023
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Incumbent Sharp-Collins seeks return to Assembly District 79 seat, faces challenger Lawson
Two candidates with deep roots, who grew up in the county and attended local high schools, are running for the 79th Assembly District seat. Democrat LaShae Sharp-Collins has served
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Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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Tip-off foiled US teen's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say
The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.
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Michigan Senate contest earns outsized attention from Trump
Democrats hold the Michigan Senate seat on the ballot this fall, and Republican Mike Rogers is trying to pick it up for the Republicans. Ed O'Keefe has more details on the race and
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Zimbabwe’s Ancient Dinosaurs Were Nothing Like Scientists Expected
Scientists expected Zimbabwe’s fossil beds to yield familiar South African dinosaurs, but the newly named Musango is helping reveal a distinct prehistoric community. Africa boasts
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‘Mind-meltingly dreadful’: Taika Waititi’s new film slammed with one-star reviews
Kiwi filmmaker’s latest movie has been savaged by international critics, earning multiple one-star reviews and raising questions about the Oscar-winning director’s recent run of fi
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
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Vance talks economy, inflation and corruption in CBS News town hall
Vice President JD Vance sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan for a "Things that Matter" town hall during his midterm campaign blitz.
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262 Fifth Avenue Pairs Sculptural Architecture With Serene Interiors
At 262 Fifth Avenue, the elevator shafts, major MEP risers, and service infrastructure sit outside the perimeter of the apartments. Architecture studio Meganom developed this exo-c
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White Sands footprints suggest humans experienced abrupt environmental shifts during the last ice age
Expanded excavations at White Sands National Park in New Mexico have provided researchers an opportunity to refine the age of the oldest human footprints in North America and estab
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Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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Tallulah Willis and Rebecca Rittenhouse Show Mother Earth Love with MOTHER, Shopbop, and The Climate Pledge
Tallulah Willi and Rebecca Rittenhouse show Mother Earth love at the MOTHER, Shopbop, and The Climate Pledge event at Flamingo Estate.
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Why Can’t We Rest Anymore?
We have more technological assistance with daily tasks, more self-care, and more sedentary hours than any previous generation. So why are we still so exhausted? And what do we actu
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Skip Expensive Takeout: Grab This Restaurant Copycat Dinner From Costco Instead
If you aren't in the mood to foot another expensive takeout bill, this tasty Costco find is a fabulous dupe for a popular fast-casual favorite.
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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Genesis Owners Are Being Told To Park Outside, And Not For The Reason You Think
The reason Genesis owners are being told to park certain models outside and away from buildings has nothing to with EV battery packs.
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SoCal woman who registered dog to vote must pay for billboards with her picture on them
An Orange County woman who registered her dog to vote in 2021 pleaded guilty and paid $1,500 for four billboards about voter fraud that feature her photo.
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Another court declares Ohio school choice voucher program unconstitutional
By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Another court declared Ohio’s private school voucher program unconstitutional on Thursday, finding it provides a choice to the private sch
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Massive Texas backlog of voter registrations that scrambled workers has been cleared, state says
By ANNA WILDER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A massive backlog of voter registration applications in Texas that frustrated counties and raised concerns among Democrats nationally has been c
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Tom Arnold trash-talks after Chuck Lorre claims 'Roseanne' writers penned star's episodes
Actor Tom Arnold responds after "Roseanne" producer Chuck Lorre says in his new book that the show's writers penned episodes attributed to the star and endured "so much cruelty."
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 16, #753
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 16, 2026.