News archive — October 30, 2026
4,367 articles
-
Alberta separatist Jeff Rath kicked out of governing United Conservative Party
In an email, the party's executive director said Rath had "made clear" he did "not support" the party.
-
Trump DOJ loses last-minute California ballot bid
A federal appeals court rejected the Justice Department's emergency bid to set aside mail ballots tied to more than 20,000 California voters the Trump administration suspects are n
-
Russian victories, Spanish tragedy, elections without answers: RT stories that shaped the week
This week we also covered the Alyoshki ceasefire with Ukraine and Ursula von der Leyen’s attempt to shoehorn Canada into the EU Ru
-
7 Best Lumbar Pillows Bolster Your Back and Bedscape (2026)
These elongated cushions go the extra mile to boost your bedroom decor
-
Wild HRC Civic Type R Is In Development For US, Honda Says
If you thought a 1,300-hp trophy truck was the headliner for Honda SEMA stand, check this out!
-
Big Little Lies starts production on season 3 for one whole day before shutting down again until 2027
“Tax credits” are one of the least sexy, but probably most important, issues affecting TV and film production right now; as Hollywood tears out its hair (and makes swee
-
Congressional Democrats in San Diego vow to stop data centers at NAVWAR
Democrats in San Diego’s delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives say they intend to introduce federal legislation specifically designed to thwart a potential data cen
-
Atlas Sound – “Octoberland”
The post Atlas Sound – “Octoberland” appeared first on Stereogum.
-
UWC commits to flying Pride Flag
The University of Western Cape (UWC) has committed to flying its Pride Flag, which it claims represents inclusion, equity and social justice. The institution is also celebrating
-
TONY IOMMI Says It's 'Unfair' To Compare JORN LANDE To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'That's The Sort Of Voice I Wanted' For 'From The Dark' Album
In a new interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM radio station, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke about his decision to enlist veteran Norwegian singer Jorn Lande to perfor
-
Former top lawyer for Native Roots sues to stop selloff of its last assets
On Aug. 2, Kelly Archer realized she had not received a $19,792 monthly severance payment from her former employer, as she had in prior months and was supposed to on Aug. 1. “Thing
-
5th Circuit Judge James Ho Says a Presidentially Declared 'Invasion' Overrides Birthright Citizenship
James Ho, whom President Donald Trump appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in 2017 and considered as a potential Supreme Court nominee, recently criticized Tr
-
Wolf mounts and corruption arrive in Soulframe’s Verse of the Veilands as open PC testing begins November 6
Wolf mounts, when? Next Prelude! Possibly the most anticipated Soulframe feature unveiled at TennoCon 2026, wolf mounts are finally being released. Yes, Digital Extremes is letting
-
El pan de muerto no solo se vende en Halloween y Día de Muertos: se disparan pedidos a domicilio fuera de estas fechas
Las celebraciones de Halloween y Día de Muertos no solo impulsan las ventas de disfraces, dulces y flores, datos de Rappi y DiDi muestran que también modifican la manera en que los
-
Fans Think Blizzard Is Teasing A Return To Its Most Beloved Setting In World Of Warcraft: Forever
There's a chill in the air
-
10 Years Later, Magenta Plains Is Still Embracing the Unexpected
Olivia Smith had a thriving career running Exhibition A on the Upper East Side, a company that sells original contemporary art editions, when artists Chris Dorland and David Deutsc
-
As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines
Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkin
-
SNL’s Greatest Legacy May Be In The Competition It Inspired
Saturday Night Live‘s cultural imprint is unquestionably massive, as is the list of comedy stars who have come through the show in its 52 seasons. But the new documentary, SC
-
Artificial intelligence-powered program to combat spread of European starlings starts on WA’s south coast
A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.
-
An aquanaut comes home: Returning to Earth from an undersea 'space station'
Our time on our "space mission" underwater was coming to an end, and I felt like what I imagine an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) must feel before returning to
-
10/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump campaigns for Republicans in deep red Florida; Alaska Senate race intensifies amid DOJ probe into Dan Sullivan case.
-
I’ve Hired Independent Contractors for 20 Years. Here Are 7 Downsides Every Business Owner Should Know
Independent contractors offer flexibility and specialized expertise, but the savings come with trade-offs.
-
Sir Patrick Stewart remembered as 'Mirfield's finest'
Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.
-
Edmontonians asked to follow parking bans as snow removal season begins
Officials are reminding Edmontonians to drive to winter conditions as the city rolls out its winter snow removal program. Read More
-
Queen's University Belfast Students Find Neptune's Elusive Trojan Asteroids
Astronomers at Queen’s University Belfast have led an international team studying new solar system bodies near Neptune, helping to unravel the mysteries of our solar system’s evolu
-
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart's famous friendship: 'A man to rely on ... and in my case, love'
Ian McKellen honored Patrick Stewart after his death at 86, recalling their start as young Royal Shakespeare Company actors before becoming close friends through 'X-Men.'
-
Fake church retreat being used in sinful scam allegedly circulating in Shuswap
An unholy fraud using the Catholic church is allegedly being perpetrated in the Village of Chase, though the RCMP can’t verify the validity of the complaint. The village war
-
Explosion reported in Kyiv apartment building – police
Police are investigating the circumstances of an explosion at a residential building in Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district.
-
As their doubts about US grow, Gulf Arabs turn to middle powers for security
The Iran war has exposed Gulf Arab states’ vulnerabilities, including through their reliance on a U.S. whose priorities are diverging from their own.
-
Meghan Markle's Dad Facing MORE Awful Allegations After Disturbing Storage Unit Discovery -- FBI Alerted!
[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] The allegations surrounding Meghan Markle‘s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., have taken another deeply disturbing turn. And this
-
MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and M+ Announce Novel Collection Alliance
From left to right: Museum of Modern Art director Christophe Cherix, M+ Museum Director Suhanya Raffel, and Centre Pompidou President Laurent Le Bon (photo © Centre Pompidou/C
-
‘Trans Kids’ Madness Is Built On A Foundation Of Constant And Increasingly Aggressive Lies
'Sex-rejecting medicine is fraud from the diagnosis to the coding to the treatment.'
-
‘Croc 2: Kingdom Of The Gobbos’ Review: Remaster Good, Gobbo Say
Croc 2 returns from the year 1999 with Argonaut's dated but beautifully remastered love letter to its own history.
-
Trouble in paradise? Sarah Langa posts cryptic message
Sarah Langa has posted several cryptic posts amid social media commentary about her relationship with Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. This comes after an image of the rugby
-
Putin, Kremlin, praise US First Lady over Oleshky truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov praised U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for brokering a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the town of Ol
-
Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government must pull three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads that appear to have been made for political or p
-
Our Favorite Patrick Stewart Performances
Following this week's news of Patrick Stewart's death, the Defector staff convened to remember some of our favorite performances by him. The Simpsons Patrick Stewart is one of ou
-
TRIUMPH Cancels Leg Two Of 2026 'Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded' U.S. Tour 'Due To Sudden And Unexpected Medical Circumstances'
Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH have canceled the previously announced leg two of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded" tour "due to sudden and unexpected medical circumstances affectin
-
Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid
Our vice president made up a confusing story about a trip to an emergency room because almost everything he does is a performative act to play to voters he thinks are dumb. Over at
-
Pipo Nguyen-duy, Beloved Photography Professor, Murdered at 64
Pipo Nguyen-duy, a beloved 64-year-old photography professor and the studio art department chair at Oberlin College in Ohio, and his wife, 56-year-old Tran Thi Phong, were fatally
-
Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath not backing down after Alberta UCP cancels his membership
Alberta's governing United Conservative Party (UCP) has cancelled the membership of separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath as well as his registration for its upcoming annual general meeti
-
Elon Musk’s Endgame
What does the world’s richest man believe in?
-
The Story Behind Musk’s ‘Woke Mind Virus’ Theory
Elon Musk is obsessed with the “woke mind virus.” On “The Ezra Klein Show,” Quinn Slobodian, a co-author of “Muskism,” explains the roots of this meme and how it has influenced Mus
-
California Billionaires May Well Prevail in Their Quest to Block a State Wealth Tax
Greed is on the California ballot, and it appears to be winning. For a while, Prop. 40, the Billionaire Tax initiative, which is supported by the state Democratic Party but oppo
-
‘MobLand’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap And Review: All War, No Consequences
‘MobLand’ Season 2, Episode 7 delivers another thrilling showdown between Harry and Frankie, but the Paramount+ crime drama is running into some frustrating problems.
-
NHL Trade Rumors: Flyers 'Willing' to Help Facilitate Dylan Larkin Trade
It has been long stated that disgruntled Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin has no interest in choosing to play for the Philadelphia Flyers, but that may not stop the team from
-
99 Ranch Market to close two California locations
Tawa Inc., which is also fighting a federal discrimination suit, will close two 99 Ranch Market locations.
-
Elon Musk’s $450 Million Political Gamble
Why did Musk donate about $450 million to the elections? On “The Ezra Klein Show,” a co-author of “Muskism,” Quinn Slobodian, argues that Musk is insulating himself by making his b
-
Zelenskiy says he will head to Turkey for talks
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would be holding "important" talks in Turkey as part of diplomatic efforts after more than 4-1/2 years
-
MLB Free Agency Buzz: Sonny Gray Hits Market; Bichette, Acuña Decisons Made
As we get over seeing the Brewers winning their first ever World Series, it's time to turn our attention to the hot stove! With Nov. 2 officially kicking off free agency, expect bi