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Dunk Party Dominance: Arkansas beats Memphis in final exhibition
No. 12 Arkansas closed its exhibition schedule 2-0 by beating Memphis 93-81 Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. John Calipari's Razorbacks took control before halftime, stretched the lead past 20 after the break and leaned on inside scoring, following an earlier 76-72 exhibition win over Gonzaga.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State in America for Seventh Year in a Row
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Americans United for Life and the Arkansas Family Council in Alexander on Wednesday to announce that Arkansas has again been ranked the most pro-life state in the country. It is the seventh year in a row the state has topped the group's annual ranking, which scores all 50 states on laws covering the unborn, elderly, disabled and terminally ill.
Rain possible on Halloween in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley
The 40/29 Weather Team says Halloween weekend looks soggy for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, with Saturday flagged as an impact day. A stray shower is possible Friday, but better chances for scattered showers arrive late Friday night or Saturday morning, and models have been inconsistent on timing, so rain is possible anytime Saturday.
MAP: Data center rules enacted in Arkansas’ most populous county after judge’s veto overridden
The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted 10-4 Tuesday night to override the outgoing county judge's veto of land-use rules for data centers, a hard-fought win for opponents of the facilities. Van Buren also approved its own data center regulation ordinance, and the Arkansas Advocate mapped where such rules now apply around the state.
Richmond on Julius Erving Award Preseason Watch List
Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III, a preseason All-SEC pick, is one of 20 players named to the watch list for the 2027 Julius Erving Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced. The award, now in its 13th year, honors the top small forward in Division I men's college basketball.
Arkansas Defeats Eastern Michigan, 4-1, in East Lake Cup Semifinal
No. 20 Arkansas women's golf beat Eastern Michigan 4-1 in the East Lake Cup semifinals in Atlanta to reach the championship against Oklahoma State. The Hogs started slowly and trailed in three of five matches at the turn before rallying; Arkansas beat the Cowgirls 5-0 in last season's NCAA quarterfinal.
What does 'Arkansas first' look like? Sen. Cotton, Shoffner answer
"Arkansas first" has become a familiar line on the campaign trail this fall. KNWA/FOX24's Reagan Wynn asked the two U.S. Senate candidates, Republican incumbent Tom Cotton and Democrat Hallie Shoffner, what the phrase would actually mean in practice.
Crystal Bridges pairs Tiffany jewels with American art in new show
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is teaming up with Tiffany & Co. on a new exhibition that shows the jeweler's pieces alongside art and precious gems from the museum's collection. KUAF toured the show, which plays on the museum's idea of sitting at the crossroads of art, architecture and nature.
Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners
Gov. Sanders announced the winners of the My Natural State Story contest with the state education department, Game & Fish Commission and Parks, Heritage & Tourism. The contest, launched in August, asked Arkansas students to share stories of their outdoor experiences to encourage others to spend more time outside and off screens.
UofA piano competition honors Little Rock composer Florence Price
The University of Arkansas will celebrate Little Rock-born composer Florence Price next month with a piano competition in her honor. KUAF marked Public Radio Music Day by looking back at Price, who was born in 1887, wrote her first piece at age 11 and composed more than 300 works.
Community Creative Center to host Dia de Los Muertos celebration Nov. 1
Fayetteville's Community Creative Center will hold its fourth annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The free event includes hands-on art-making, food, live music by Trio Hermanitos and a collective art installation and parade led by artist Lourdes Valverda.
Hawaii
Dry season was one of the wettest on record, but a drier wet season on the horizon
Hawaii's dry season ended as one of the wettest on record, with an El Nino bringing Kona lows and several hurricanes, and the islands are now under a comparatively mild monsoon trough. National Weather Service hydrologist Tina Stall said rain rates have mostly been reasonable and brief, though Molokai's heavier downpours swamped Kamehameha V Highway, and forecasters see a drier wet season ahead.
Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract
Royal Kona Resort workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 voted Oct. 28 to ratify a new contract after nearly two years of bargaining, with 100% of voting employees in favor. The deal brings what the union calls historic wage increases, stronger job security and emergency protections; the previous contract expired in January 2025 and workers staged a one-day strike in December 2025.
$20M grant renews UH role in AI research to improve engineering design
The University of Hawaii at Manoa will keep helping develop AI tools that could make it faster and cheaper to design and test everything from airplanes to wind turbines, thanks to a new $20 million federal grant. Three UH Manoa faculty members are part of the renewed research effort.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
The Hawaii Department of Health has canceled the brown water advisory issued Oct. 13 for 'Anini Beach on Kauai. The department still urges people to stay out of brown, murky coastal water, especially after storms or heavy rain.
Earthquake and volcano research focus of international student workshop
Fifty graduate student seismologists from 29 institutions in the U.S., Australia and Germany gathered at UH Manoa last week for the Seismology Student Workshop 2026. The event, organized by Earth and Planetary Sciences graduate students, focused on earthquake and volcano research.
10/28/26 – TWO MAUI FOREST RESERVES REOPENING TO GAME BIRD HUNTING ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS
The Kula Forest Reserve, Kaonoulu Ranch Cooperative Game Management Area and the Papa'anui Tract of the Kahikinui Forest Reserve on Maui will reopen to game bird hunting on Nov. 7. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife's Maui Nui Branch will open access to hunters on weekends and holidays.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6
Singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young will perform live Hawaiian music at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Friday, Nov. 6, as part of the resort's Kapalua Concert Series. The performance is complimentary and open to guests and the local community.
Anthropology professor Joe Genz’s research into Marshallese seafaring enriches communities and the scientific literature
UH Hilo anthropology professor Joe Genz has spent more than two decades doing community-based research in the Marshall Islands on reviving traditional Marshallese navigation. UH Hilo says his work on experiential ways of knowing the ocean has enriched local communities and the field of cognitive anthropology.
Learn about love and music in this local student podcast recognized by NPR
Kauai High School student Angela Querubin earned an honorable mention in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge for her podcast about harana, the Filipino tradition of love and courtship. Hawaii Public Radio spoke with Querubin and her teacher Jonathon Medeiros about the project.
Thompson school celebrates 10 years of collaboration, community impact
UH Manoa's Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health is marking 10 years since it brought social work, public health and aging together in 2016. Dean Alex Ortega said the units were strong on their own but their impact and reach have been magnified since joining forces.
Business
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 on Wednesday to hold the federal funds rate target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent. The Fed said economic activity is expanding at a strong pace and domestic spending has been resilient, while uncertainty remains elevated partly because of geopolitical developments.
Shell nearly doubles quarterly profit year-on-year as refining margins soar to record high
Shell nearly doubled its third-quarter adjusted earnings to $10.81 billion from $5.43 billion a year earlier, beating analyst expectations of $9.92 billion. Geopolitical turmoil pushed indicative refining margins to a record $42 per barrel, well above the previous high of $28.04, making it the oil major's strongest quarter since 2022.
UK boosts support to Ukraine with £10 billion package
The UK will give Ukraine a further £10 billion of economic and military support, its largest-ever package of financial backing for the country. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey told President Zelenskyy of the decision before announcing it in the Budget, calling it vital for collective security as Ukraine heads into winter.
Budget 2026 speech
Chancellor John Healey delivered the UK's Budget 2026, pitching it as a budget for working people and businesses built on fiscal discipline. He set out three aims: breathing space on the cost of living and the cost of doing business, backing British enterprise to drive innovation and growth across the country, and a clear direction for the future.
FTC probes whether major US companies charge customers different prices using personal data
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into nine companies, including airlines, ride-hailing and delivery services and retailers, over whether they use personal data to charge different customers different prices. The agency is also examining whether such data is used to decide how much gig workers are paid.
Tencent, Visa deepen payments push in China after regulatory green light
Tencent and Visa are expanding their partnership in cross-border payments and AI-powered commerce in China, including ways to make payments easier for travelers entering and leaving the country. The deal follows fresh regulatory approvals this month that let Visa and Citi expand their operations in China.
Trump administration sanctions North Korean network accused of infiltrating US companies
The Treasury Department sanctioned ten individuals and one entity tied to a North Korean government-run scheme that uses stolen identities to place IT workers inside U.S. companies. Treasury says the workers' earnings are funneled to Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
Social Security 2026 update: SSA is changing its data on millions of Americans. Here’s what that means for you
The Social Security Administration says it is combing its Social Security Number database in what it calls the most comprehensive record cleanup in the agency's 91-year history. Commissioner Frank Bisignano said accurate records prevent fraud, and the agency is working with federal and state agencies to validate identities and stop improper payments.
October results of the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) | Credit standards for loans to enterprises tightened further
German banks tightened credit standards for business loans again in the third quarter of 2026, the Bundesbank's October Bank Lending Survey found, citing higher credit risk. The tightening was somewhat weaker than the previous quarter, while banks eased standards for household mortgage lending.
Embattled CBS leader Bari Weiss downplays concerns about weak 60 Minutes ratings
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss spoke publicly for the first time about ratings challenges during her year-long tenure, saying viewership of 60 Minutes was not her top priority. "I could never build anything if I were focused on the precise number of people" tuning in to a single segment, she told a conference organized by The Information.
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and coined the rallying cry "Sí, se puede!", has died at 96. Her family said through her foundation that she died Wednesday at home; she kept marching and speaking about race, poverty and workers' rights well into her 90s.
Tech
Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED "PROLED XDR" display and, for the first time on a Mac, touch input. The 14- and 16-inch models run M5 Pro and M5 Max chips and Apple claims up to 24 hours of battery life in a thinner, lighter design.
Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel
A hacktivist group stole and published records on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security personnel, including email addresses, phone numbers and office addresses of ICE agents and border officers, according to Wired, the Washington Post and NPR. About 21,000 of the records identify Customs and Border Protection staff, and some cover undercover and surveillance programs.
Octoverse: Commits, pushes, reach new highs in 2026 as developers build with agents
GitHub's 2026 Octoverse report says developers pushed code 17.9 billion times in the past 12 months, more than in 2024 and 2025 combined, as building with AI agents took off. The report highlights growth across every industry and region, including a volunteer flood bulletin built in Nepal on GitHub Pages.
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
Cloud security startup Upwind raised a $400 million Series C at a $3.8 billion valuation, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with Greylock and Craft Ventures participating. The round comes after the San Francisco company walked away from an acquisition offer from Datadog.
NVIDIA RTX Spark Windows Laptops Gain New Models, Agent Tools and Games
NVIDIA says RTX Spark laptops are now available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI, pairing a Blackwell RTX GPU and Grace CPU in one superchip with up to 128GB of unified memory. The company also previewed new agent tools, models and games coming to the platform.
Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle investor lawsuit over failed home-flipping business
Zillow will pay $212.5 million to settle a shareholder class action over Zillow Offers, the home-flipping business it shut down in 2021. The suit alleged executives painted an overly rosy picture of the unit in the months before the shutdown.
Russia now requires Apple to store user communications and hand them over if requested
Apple and Microsoft have been added to Russia's state surveillance registry, Bloomberg reported, meaning they must store users' communications and hand them to security agencies on request. 9to5Mac breaks down what the rules require.
Partnering with Singapore to bring frontier AI to public health
Google is deepening its partnership with Singapore to deploy frontier AI across the country's healthcare system, announced at the Google for Health Summit. The goals are to speed scientific discovery, improve clinical care delivery and give Singaporeans proactive health tools, working with local researchers, clinicians and agencies.
The 4 biggest Amazon smart home announcements from today
Amazon announced new smart home devices, including two new categories: the $200 Echo Time smart alarm clock and the $230 Alexa Photo Frame. It also launched an upgraded $100 Echo Dot, a $250 Echo Studio with a built-in camera, and Alexa Home Map, which builds 3D maps of a home.
FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
The FCC will vote next month on a rule that would let state prisons and jails use cellphone jammers, relaxing the agency's long-standing opposition to the devices. The aim is to stop inmates from using contraband phones.
Ads in AI Mode expand to new markets.
Google is expanding ads in AI Mode to new countries. The company says AI Mode queries are on average three times longer than traditional searches and that click-through rates are already similar for sponsored and organic product listings there.
SAP TechEd in 2026: SAP Tells Developers “You Can Build the Autonomous Enterprise”
At SAP TechEd in Berlin, 30 years after its first developer event, SAP CTO Philipp Herzig told developers they can use SAP's AI tools and Business AI Platform to build the "Autonomous Enterprise." "We are experiencing the biggest and fastest technological shift in our lifetime," he said.
XLE & Oil
Oil Rises with Iran Attack Report, Israeli Election in Focus
Oil rose Wednesday as traders weighed whether the U.S. could resume strikes on Iran after next week's midterms and watched a tight Israeli election. Brent rose 1.3% to settle above $115 a barrel after a two-day drop and WTI closed near $103; the Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. told several Gulf nations to prepare for a short, intense campaign, though President Trump hasn't decided.
Oil Prices Fall as Vance Moves to Restart Iran Peace Talks
Crude gave back some of this week's gains after Vice President JD Vance contacted the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in a bid to restart peace talks. At the time of writing Brent traded at $114.14 and WTI at $101.45, both down from Wednesday but still well above where they started October.
UBS raises Brent forecast to $110 as Middle East supply risks persist
UBS raised its year-end Brent forecast to $110 a barrel from $100, citing continued Middle East supply disruptions, rising transportation costs and uncertainty over how fast global petroleum inventories recover. The bank's outlook suggests prices could stay elevated.
Phillips 66 posts record quarterly profit as refining margins more than triple
Phillips 66 posted record third-quarter earnings as refining margins more than tripled and overseas demand for U.S. fuel stayed strong. Adjusted earnings of $14.08 a share beat the $11.73 analysts expected, and net income reached $5.62 billion, up from $133 million a year earlier.
TotalEnergies profit hits record on high oil prices
TotalEnergies' net profit hit a record $8.3 billion in the third quarter, up from $5.4 billion in the previous three months, as the Middle East war pushed up oil and gas prices. CEO Patrick Pouyanne credited historic refining margins, a bull gas market and the company's integrated model.
EQT’s $13 billion Range acquisition accelerates U.S. natural gas consolidation
EQT agreed to buy Range Resources for about $13 billion in stock, a deal reshaping competition among U.S. natural gas producers. Companies are seeking larger resource positions, lower costs and better access to LNG export and power demand markets.
Baker Hughes Profit Beats Estimates
Baker Hughes reported third-quarter adjusted net profit of $695 million, up 8% from the prior quarter and 2% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.70 beat the $0.63 consensus estimate.
EU Scrambles to Contain Energy Price Crisis Ahead of Winter
EU energy ministers are meeting to tackle a worsening energy price crisis as winter heating season nears, with the diesel squeeze pushing prices to record highs. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen reportedly said two decades of refinery closures were a mistake, and EU natural gas touched 100 euros per MWh on Wednesday.
Europe’s oil bill: EU pays €10bn more per month than in 2025
The EU spent an average of €27.6 billion a month on petroleum imports in the second quarter of 2026, up 55.8% from €17.7 billion a month in 2025, Euronews reports. Consumers are already paying more for petrol and diesel after Middle East tensions flared in February, and experts don't expect costs to fall soon.
Oil Refineries Become Prime Targets as Global Fuel Shortage Worsens
Many Gulf refineries have been damaged in the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran, and Russia's full refining capacity isn't coming back soon either, OilPrice.com reports. IEA chief Fatih Birol warned that crude and gas prices will stay elevated next year, with fuel product prices even higher.
Energy Department Closes $5.1 Billion Loan to Lower Electricity Costs and Strengthen Grid Reliability in Iowa and Wisconsin
The Energy Department closed a $5.1 billion loan package to Alliant Energy through its Office of Energy Dominance Financing. DOE says the money will lower electricity costs, expand firm power generation and strengthen grid reliability in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Energy Department Announces $5 Billion Loan to Boost Nuclear Power and Help Lower Costs in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
The Energy Department announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to finance uprates and modernization across Constellation Energy's nuclear fleet in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania. DOE says the project will boost nuclear output and help lower power costs.
Chainlink
Chainlink Brings S&P Global Ratings’ Vault Risk Assessments Onchain
Chainlink has expanded its work with S&P Global Ratings to bring S&P's Vault Risk Assessment data onchain, now live on Base. The integration uses Chainlink's DataLink publishing service and Chainlink Runtime Environment, giving institutions independent risk analysis to guide how they deploy capital onchain.
Hong Kong Gold Exchange Takes Gold-Backed XGZ Cross-Chain With CCIP
Hong Kong Gold Exchange, the world's fourth-largest gold trading venue by volume, is using Chainlink's CCIP to take its gold-backed GoldZip (XGZ) token cross-chain. XGZ is described as the first digital gold token issued with a gold exchange's backing.
Chainlink CustodySync To Connect Institutional Assets With DeFi Lending Markets
Chainlink introduced CustodySync, which links qualified digital asset custodians with DeFi lending markets so institutions can borrow onchain while their assets stay in custody. Anchorage Digital Bank is the launch partner, addressing a long-standing barrier to institutional DeFi use.
Chainlink price outlook after CustodySync launch: Can LINK rally?
LINK traded around $11.36 after the CustodySync launch, under pressure below $12 resistance as the wider crypto market weakened, CoinGape reports. Derivatives volume rose, but LINK ETFs saw no net inflows, and Bitcoin traded below $80,000.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review says more than $15 billion in token value migrated to its cross-chain infrastructure in 2026 and that its services have enabled over $36 trillion in cumulative transaction value. CCIP 2.0 added new security, compliance and settlement controls, and the review cites new Swift and DTCC integrations.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Regulated digital asset platform Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to price GOVY, its continuously rolling tokenized U.S. Treasury product. The goal is to supply timely value data so the tokens can be used as collateral or margin in automated markets.
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
Chainlink and LG CNS, the technology arm of South Korea's LG Group, have formed a strategic partnership to advance Korea's $70 billion digital asset market using Chainlink's oracle services.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six blockchain organizations, including Chainlink Labs, the Cardano Foundation, Hedera, Aptos Labs and Avalanche, urged the SEC to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities. Their joint letter, dated Oct. 20, came as the agency's public comment period on proposed crypto rules closed.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
Smart contract security firm OpenZeppelin has partnered with Chainlink to speed development of secure, compliant and interoperable onchain financial applications. The collaboration integrates Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol and other Chainlink services.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Andrew McCormick, Chainlink Labs' head of institutional and market development, told the Thinking Crypto podcast how major institutions are using Chainlink to tokenize assets and bring traditional markets onchain. He argued the technology benefits both institutional and retail investors.
Future of Value: When Money Becomes Intelligent | Microsoft, Parallax Ventures, & Chainlink at Sibos
At Sibos 2026, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Microsoft's head of agentic AI for finance Martin Moeller and Parallax Ventures managing partner Azor Barros to discuss AI's growing role in payments. The panel looked at how AI will reshape the global financial system.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta has entered a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs to speed institutional adoption of tokenized assets, onchain identity and compliance infrastructure in Japan. Pacific Meta selected CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution.
Patriots
Game Preview: Patriots at Dolphins | NFL Week 8
The 4-3 Patriots go on the road for a second straight week to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, the first of two meetings this season. Patriots.com's preview notes New England swept last season's series, and the rematch at Gillette Stadium will close out the 2026 regular season.
Week 8 Injury Report: Patriots at Dolphins
On Wednesday's first Week 8 injury report, A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), Ben Brown (knee), DaQuan Jones (back) and Morgan Moses (foot) were limited in practice. Drake Maye (right shoulder), Kevin Byard III and Carlton Davis III were among those listed as full participants, and no Patriots missed practice.
Mailbag: Will Patriots make a big splash ahead of trade deadline?
After losing to the Bears on Thursday Night Football, the 4-3 Patriots get a bounce-back chance Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium against 1-5 Miami, which is coming off a surprising 28-25 win over the Jets. NBC Sports Boston's mailbag weighs where New England must improve and whether a big move is coming before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Previewing the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Week 8 Matchup
Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar break down Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins in this video preview.
A.J. Brown and another Patriots' playmaker are under the most pressure in Week 8
Drake Maye was excellent in the Week 7 loss to the Bears, but receiver A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson contributed little, and Musket Fire says both face the most pressure in Week 8. With the Patriots at 4-3, Sunday's game in Miami matters for staying in the AFC East race.
Mike Vrabel had a lot to say about A.J. Brown since his return to the Patriots
A.J. Brown returned to the starting lineup after missing four games with an ankle injury suffered in Week 1, raising hopes he would give Drake Maye a clear No. 1 receiver. Musket Fire looks at what Mike Vrabel has said about Brown as he works back from the ankle sprain.
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel refuses to comment on $250,000 fine for behavior to officials
Mike Vrabel declined to discuss his $250,000 NFL fine for conduct toward officials, saying it was meant to stay private. "I think it's best to talk to the league. They seem to have plenty to say already about it," he said, according to Ari Meirov.
Six positions Patriots should try to upgrade at NFL trade deadline
Injuries have hit the Patriots hard this season, especially at wide receiver and on the offensive line, yet they are 4-3 against a difficult schedule. NBC Sports Boston lists six positions New England should try to upgrade before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Patriots rumors: NE insider dumps cold water all over trade deadline fireworks
MassLive's Karen Guregian says the sense is that the Patriots probably won't be aggressive at the Nov. 10 trade deadline, though some additions are expected. New England is 4-3 after last Thursday's 30-24 loss to Chicago.
Should Patriots try to trade for Colts WR Josh Downs before deadline?
Colts receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported, with Indianapolis already having dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. NBC Sports Boston asks whether the injury-hit Patriots should pursue him before the Nov. 10 deadline.
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Dolphins ahead of Week 8
Eleven players on the two rosters, practice squads and reserve lists have been in both the Patriots and Dolphins locker rooms. Pats Pulpit runs through the ex-Patriots and ex-Dolphins ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium.
Patriots Power Rankings Week 8: Streak stops, Pats drop
The Patriots' win streak ended against the Bears, with injuries, fatigue and sloppy play weighing on the team and Caleb Williams' late fourth-down conversion sealing it. Pats Pulpit rounds up where the experts rank New England heading into Week 8.
Movies
First Sunrise On The Reaping Reactions Tease Another Hit For The Hunger Games Franchise
Early social media reactions to Francis Lawrence's The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping suggest another big hit for the franchise. The film opens in theaters on November 20, 2026.
Does Godzilla Minus Zero Have A Post-Credits Scene? A Spoiler-Free Guide
Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to 2023's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, is one of 2026's most anticipated sequels. /Film's spoiler-free guide answers whether you need to stay through the credits.
Netflix’s ‘Empress of Flames’ Trailer Teases a Kingdom Ablaze in the Fight for the Throne
Netflix released the main trailer for Empress of Flames, a reimagined Thai epic from the creators of Master of the House, premiering worldwide December 3. It follows Ananthip (Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul), the last heir of the Phuka Luang Dynasty, who is exiled after her father is assassinated before the court.
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated ‘Breaking Away’ and ‘Private Benjamin’ Star, Dies at 95
Barbara Barrie, the Oscar-nominated character actress best known for playing boisterous moms in Breaking Away and Private Benjamin, has died at 95. IndieWire looks back on her long career on screen and stage.
A Flop at the Chinese Box Office Shows AI Still Has a Tough Road Ahead in Theaters
AI-generated content is everywhere in China, where nearly two-thirds of booming microdramas are reportedly made with AI. IndieWire says a flop at the Chinese box office shows audiences still draw a line at paying to see AI in theaters.
Thomas Mann returns to his 'Fatherland' in this practically flawless film
NPR calls Fatherland a practically flawless film about German writer Thomas Mann's return to Germany after years in America. The review describes it as an exquisite portrait of the towering literary figure.
‘Never Surrender’ Trailer Sees a Grandpa Risking Everything for His Family
Netflix unveiled the trailer for Never Surrender, an Indonesian action film from director Sidharta Tata premiering November 12. A grandfather who once served in special forces uses his combat skills to protect his two grandchildren after their unexpected arrival pulls him into danger.
Netflix Unveils Teaser for ‘Secrets', Ravi Bharwani’s First Film in Eight Years, Premiering December 3
Netflix released a teaser for Secrets, Ravi Bharwani's first film since his acclaimed 2018 drama 27 Steps of May, premiering globally December 3. The psychological thriller pairs Sha Ine Febriyanti and Abimana Aryasatya for the first time, with Febriyanti as a single mother who escaped her abusive husband 16 years ago.
Exciting New Details About the Wreck-It Ralph Attraction at Tokyo Disney Resort
Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the world's first attraction themed to Disney's Wreck-It Ralph, will open April 15, 2027, at Tokyo Disneyland. Guests join Ralph and Vanellope on an interactive adventure to stop King Candy, who has transformed the candies of Sugar Rush.
Best A24 Horror Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer
Rotten Tomatoes has updated its ranking of A24 horror movies by Tomatometer, adding the studio's 2026 films Backrooms and Undertone. The list spans favorites like Hereditary, The Witch, Midsommar and X.
Forget 'Sicario,' Taylor Sheridan's Western Is a Masterpiece From Start to Finish
Collider argues that Hell or High Water, the 2016 Western that followed Sicario, is the finest showcase of Taylor Sheridan's screenwriting. The film stars Ben Foster and Chris Pine as brothers on a bank-robbing spree.
Margot Robbie's ‘The Road’ Replacement Sci-Fi Thriller Is Officially on Free Streaming
The 2015 post-apocalyptic drama Z for Zachariah is now free to stream on YouTube and Tubi. Collider says the overlooked film mixes the isolation of The Road with the paranoia of 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Products from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Online
Ravensburger will sell the 2026 D23 Collection and the Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard Premium Foil Playmat online in limited quantities. Fans can enter the launches from 9 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 31, through 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 1, by signing up for an EQL account.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
In Iconic Musings, Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott previews memorable cards from Icons, a smaller set with all-new rare and legendary units. He also notes that many reprints in the set get new art.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games takes a closer look at Icons 2027, the first Icons set for Star Wars: Unlimited, arriving November 20. The slightly smaller set focuses on fan-favorite characters and simpler mechanics, while its cards are designed to match the power of a standard set, making it an entry point for new and returning players.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed its second Illustrious rare, an elegant reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence from Rise of the Floodborn, alongside an Iconic Cinderella. Illustrious cards are limited to 23 copies each and will only come in Collector Booster packs debuting with Into the Inkdark in February 2027.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Disney Lorcana's official release notes for Hyperia City explain the rules changes, new mechanics and features introduced with the set and why the adjustments were made. Players can find the Comprehensive Rules and Tournament Rules on DisneyLorcana.com.
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Homeworlds continues Star Wars: Unlimited's tradition of two pre-constructed decks, led by Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca, each with very different paths to victory. Big Boss Battle walks through how each deck plays.
Review: Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Spotlight Decks
Card Gamer reviews the two Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds Spotlight Decks, Chewbacca and Tarkin, from the game's ninth set. Each box includes a 50-card deck, a base, a leader and a sheet of cardboard counters.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A special Lorecast toured Hyperia City, Disney Lorcana's city-themed set, with new card reveals including WALL-E, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. Lorcana Player rounds up the news and speculates about sets to come.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth mainline set, Homeworlds, launched October 9 with 260 new cards, the new fortify keyword, two new token cards and a new look for prestige cards. The set marks the game's third year and focuses on planets, creatures and invading armies.
Review: "Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City" Prerelease Box Brings New Mechanics and More Fantastic Art to the TCG
Laughing Place reviews the Disney Lorcana Hyperia City Prerelease Box, which brings new mechanics and more art to the game. The set's metropolis setting is a nod to the Disney Brothers' Hyperion Studio.
Star Wars: Unlimited – Icons 2027 Starter Box Playthrough
A new video plays through the Star Wars: Unlimited Icons 2027 Starter Box, out November 20, with host Jack Broomell and designers Danny Schaerfer and John Leo. It covers setting up the decks and playing a few hands, aimed at new players.
Faith
Pope greets activists supporting migrants at Chicago’s ICE detention center
Pope Leo XIV greeted about thirty members of a Chicago coalition supporting migrants at the Broadview ICE detention center during his General Audience on Oct. 28. Mexican migrant Abigail Ortiz Valles said, "every time I visit Broadview, I encounter Jesus and His Passion."
Parolin: Totalitarian regimes of past defeated; temptation to 'be like God' remains
Opening an academic conference on Oct. 28, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said the totalitarian regimes of National Socialism, communism and fascism belong to history, but the phenomenon does not. It arises, he said, from the human temptation to "be like God" and impose one's ideology on how humanity lives and thinks.
Preparation strengthens response to Isaias
Hurricane Isaias made landfall Oct. 9 near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm with winds up to 105 mph, hitting Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Milton hardest. The LCMS Southern District's disaster response coordinator, Rev. Paul Ernewein, said preparation and the fast-moving storm helped churches respond.
Three takeaways from a tight Israeli election with no clear outcome
After record turnout in Israel's parliamentary election, neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud nor challenger Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party has a clear path to a government without outside support. Religion News Service offers three takeaways as leaders jockey over the next coalition.
Lifeway Research analysis reveals most impactful keys to discipleship
Lifeway Research's State of Discipleship study found the average U.S. Protestant churchgoer scores 68.1 out of 100 on discipleship. New analysis points to habits linked to growth, such as taking time to praise God, praying for non-Christians and reading the Bible.
Cameroon: “Peace is priceless”- Bamenda Archbishop reflects on the toll of war
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda reflected on the toll of war in Cameroon. "Peace is priceless," he said, urging people in peaceful countries to work hard to preserve it, since once lost it is very hard to regain.
The Vatican Museums celebrate almost a century of popemobiles with new exhibit
A new Vatican Museums exhibit marks nearly 100 years of the popemobile with eight historic vehicles, from brocade seats to electric motors. The display traces how papal transport moved from stately limousines to cars built to let crowds see the pope.
After Ohio Pastor Israel Ford Announces 2nd Wife, Stepdaughter Alleges Years of Sexual Abuse
Kourtney Jones, the daughter of one of the women in Ohio pastor Israel Ford's polygamous marriage, alleged in Facebook posts that Ford sexually abused her for years after he announced a second wife. She called him a "predator, an abuser, and a false prophet."
Which of These 7 Ministries Kept Their Promise After Mishandling Abuse?
ChurchLeaders checks back on seven churches and ministries that mishandled sexual abuse reports and promised reforms. It looks at whether they followed through on outside reviews and new policies.
Dear Christians, voting your morals isn’t imposing your religion
In a Christian Post op-ed, the writer argues that while laws cannot make people moral, all legislation rests on moral commitments. Christians who vote their convictions, he says, are not imposing their religion.
The Dangers of Getting Advice from the Internet
On a Gospel Coalition podcast, Melissa and Courtney talk about cultivating discernment when seeking advice, saying sometimes we need relationship more than information. They explain why advice from the internet, ChatGPT or influencers shouldn't replace wise counsel from the church on issues like marriage and parenting.
Further into the heart of Nepal
A Christian Daily International writer continues an account of an aid trip into rural Nepal, trekking inland from the main road with supplies to reach a remote village.
Christian Metal
SUNBORN - Silent Attraction (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records premiered the official music video for Sunborn's "Silent Attraction," directed and edited by Yann LCR with visual effects from Effulgence Studios.
News: Light The Dark’s (2027) Lineup Is Now Complete
Light The Dark, Scandinavia's largest Christian-founded rock and hard rock festival, has completed its 2027 lineup for its third year at Arbis in Norrköping, Sweden. Headliners include Bride, the Christian hard rock band that has decided to end its career.
Feature: Stryper Brings an Incredible Night of Rock to Liberty, South Carolina
Heaven's Metal recaps Stryper's Oct. 23 show at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center in Liberty, South Carolina, opened by local band Chuck W. Chapman. Before the set, the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame recognized bassist Perry Richardson, a Conway native inducted in 1995.
August Burns Red Issue “Behemoth” Live Video From May 2026 Philadelphia Show
August Burns Red released a live video of "Behemoth" from their latest album, Season Of Surrender, filmed May 17 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia. The band's annual Christmas Burns Red show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will feature Underoath headlining with a performance of Define The Great Line.
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomed What Lies Below to the label with the official music video for "Return To Nothing."
News: Burn Eternal reunites KSE’s Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz
Former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones and guitarist-producer Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited as Burn Eternal and signed to Metal Blade Records, with new music coming soon. The pair played key roles in Killswitch Engage's seminal 2002-2012 era.
Winter Jam 2027 Announces Lineup Featuring Crowder, Anne Wilson and More
Winter Jam returns in 2027 with Crowder and Anne Wilson headlining a lineup that includes Andy Mineo, Strings & Heart, Terrian, RED and Newsong, plus speaker Zane Black. Pre-Jam sets will feature Natural State, CJ Emulous and Mary-Clair.
Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5 Is OUT NOW! 59 Songs, 2 Parts, and 26 Years of Keeping the Underground Alive!
Indie Vision Music released Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5 on Oct. 23, a two-part digital compilation of 59 songs from independent and underground artists. It spans punk, hardcore, metal, emo, post-hardcore and more.
News: Set For The Fall release looking to be explosive
North Carolina hard rock band Set For The Fall's third album, I Said What I Said, its first full-length in more than seven years, is out now via Vere Music. Opener "Product Of Pressure," featuring TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, has landed on multiple Apple Music playlists.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
Solid State Records shared SAVE US's "No Holding Back" from the band's album Death To Something, which is out now.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline, which hasn't performed together in nearly 20 years, reunited for an episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke. The episode revisits the band's hits and its ties to MAF's work in Haiti through its nonprofit, Hands and Feet Project.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
NRT Music artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams. The independent Christian rock artist blends '90s alternative rock with messages of spiritual warfare and personal testimony.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
Fortuna Investments founder Justus Parmar tells former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss how the Black Swan Method changed his negotiating, moving him from focusing on his own goals to first understanding what the other side wants. They discuss how tactical empathy builds trust and long-term business relationships, and Voss explains that rapport-based influence is not manipulation.