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NW Arkansas
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 Arkansas has topped the group's annual ranking, which scores all 50 states on laws covering the unborn, elderly, disabled and terminally ill.
MAP: Data center rules enacted in Arkansas’ most populous county after judge’s veto overridden
The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted 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 across the state.
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's Ozarks at Large marked Public Radio Music Day by looking back at Price, who was born in 1887, wrote her first piece at age 11 and went on to earn degrees in organ performance and piano pedagogy.
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 pairs the jeweler's pieces with 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.
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, a collective art installation and parade led by artist Lourdes Valverda, and take-home art workshops.
Maria Sanchez Wins Second SEC Diver of the Week Award
Arkansas diver Maria 'Majo' Sanchez was named SEC Diver of the Week for the second time after winning the 1-meter (320.25) and 3-meter (360.45) events against Rice. Her wins helped the Razorbacks beat Rice 179-120, and the team is back in the pool Nov. 7 against Texas A&M and Illinois.
Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the winners of the My Natural State Story contest, run with the state education department, Game & Fish Commission and Parks, Heritage & Tourism. The contest, launched in August, invited Arkansas students to share personal stories about their time outdoors to inspire others to get outside more.
Hawaii
Heavy rain forces closure of several Maui parks, recreation facilities
Several parks and recreation facilities across Maui are closed as heavy rain continues, according to the county parks department, with a flood watch in effect through early Thursday. Closures include Waiehu Municipal Golf Course and its shop and restaurant, War Memorial Complex fields 1 through 5 and its tennis courts, and other sites.
Awa and Tokuda vie to represent Hawaiʻi's 2nd congressional district
The race for Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District, covering rural Oʻahu and the neighbor islands, pits two-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda against Republican state Sen. Brenton Awa. Awa, the Senate minority leader representing the North Shore, is Hawaiʻi's highest-ranking Republican and has become a bridge to national Republicans.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation receives $40.1 million federal grant for Port of Kahului
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation received a $40.1 million federal grant for the Port of Kahului on Maui. The state says the money will speed up a cargo yard expansion to support the rebuilding of Lahaina and the region's economy.
Hawaiʻi has less income inequality than the nation
A new UHERO analysis finds Hawaiʻi has a more even distribution of income than the nation overall. But the study by Peter Fuleky and Vanessa Pepino also found the gap between upper-middle and lower-middle earners is wider than some traditional inequality measures suggest.
Mission Unclear: A $1 Million Contract Involving Invasive Species
Civil Beat reports that invasive species experts are alarmed by a vague $1 million state contract to figure out which imports are most likely to carry new invasive species. The contract, signed in June, went to Shizen Consulting Management, raising questions about how the state picks contractors for its multimillion-dollar invasive species fight.
Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season
Hawaiʻi's May-to-September dry season turned out to be the third wettest in 30 years, in line with NOAA forecasts tied to a strong El Niño. Forecasters now expect the opposite for the coming wet season, with low rainfall and high fire risk.
University of Hawaiʻi awarded $4.4M federal grant to expand college pathways for rural Big Island students
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa won a nearly $4.4 million federal GEAR UP grant to help rural Hawaiʻi Island students get to and through college. The seven-year project runs through 2032 and serves students from seven schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa.
Unlocking secrets: Mantis shrimp vision captures unseen
UH Mānoa professor Megan Porter co-authored a study in Science Advances explaining how mantis shrimp detect colors and kinds of light that humans cannot. The researchers found that special proteins and natural pigments work together to let the animals sense a wider range of light, including far-red light.
The Shops at Wailea welcomes Signature by The Kahala for limited-time holiday pop-up
The Shops at Wailea has opened a limited-time holiday pop-up from Signature by The Kahala, the retail concept of the Oʻahu luxury resort. Open through Dec. 31, it is the brand's first retail presence on Maui and sells Hawaiʻi-made gourmet gifts, specialty foods and resort merchandise.
Anthropology professor Joe Genz’s research into Marshallese seafaring enriches communities and the scientific literature
UH Hilo anthropology professor Joe Genz studies Marshallese seafaring and the experiential ways navigators know the ocean. UH Hilo says his research has enriched both Marshallese communities and the field of cognitive anthropology.
Thompson school celebrates 10 years of collaboration, community impact
UH Mānoa's Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health is marking 10 years since it brought social work, public health and aging together under one roof. The school, named in 2008 for Native Hawaiian leader Myron B. Thompson, united its three units in 2016 to advance health equity and community well-being across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
UH Hilo Chancellor and Executive Leadership Team deliver 2026 State of the University Address
UH Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin and her executive leadership team delivered the 2026 State of the University Address on Oct. 23. The university has posted the remarks and slides, noting they are taken from presenters' notes and may not be word for word.
Business
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal funds rate at 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, saying the decision supports its dual mandate. Two members, Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack, dissented because they preferred a quarter-point rate increase.
UK boosts support to Ukraine with £10 billion package
The UK will give Ukraine a further £10 billion in economic and military support, its largest-ever package of financial backing for the country. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the Chancellor told President Zelenskyy of the decision, announced in the Budget, calling it vital for collective security.
Budget 2026 speech
Chancellor John Healey delivered the UK's 2026 Budget, pitching it as a Budget for working people and British businesses of all sizes. He said it is built on fiscal discipline at a time of global uncertainty, pairing immediate action with longer-term direction for the economy.
Nelson Peltz-led group offers to buy Wendy’s for $1.4B
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management offered on Wednesday to buy Wendy's for about $1.4 billion and take the burger chain private. Trian, a long-term shareholder, says the struggling chain needs years of capital investment to carry out a turnaround.
A budget airline just revealed a startling change in the cost of flying
Frontier Airlines said in its third-quarter report that fare revenue per passenger jumped 71%, from $39.74 to $67.82. That figure covers ticket prices alone, before add-on fees, and the higher fares have not stopped travelers from booking.
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.
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, according to the Bundesbank's October Bank Lending Survey. The tightening was somewhat weaker than in the previous quarter but slightly stronger than banks had expected in July.
Dads are finally taking more parental leave
Fast Company looks at new signs that more fathers are taking parental leave. The piece revisits the push by figures such as Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, who took four months of paternity leave and argued men must be empowered, not just allowed, to take it.
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 laptop runs M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, offers up to 24 hours of battery life and comes in a thinner, lighter design.
Microsoft Azure revenue surges 48% to $33.2B, beating expectations as cloud and AI demand grows
Microsoft's Azure cloud business brought in $33.2 billion in the September quarter, up 48% from a year earlier and ahead of both Microsoft's forecast and Wall Street expectations. GeekWire says the growth suggests Microsoft is selling cloud and AI computing about as fast as it can install it.
Ads in AI Mode expand to new markets.
Google is bringing ads in Search's AI Mode to more countries. The company says AI Mode queries are on average three times longer than traditional searches, which it argues helps it match people with relevant businesses.
Apple fined $15.5 million as South Korea orders changes to App Store rules
South Korea's Korea Media and Communications Commission fined Apple $15.5 million and also fined Google over their app payment practices. Regulators ordered both companies to change several policies to comply with the country's Telecommunications Business Act.
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. GitHub ties the record year to developers increasingly building with AI agents.
The 4 biggest Amazon smart home announcements from today
Amazon announced five new smart home devices, including two new categories: the $200 Echo Time smart alarm clock and the $230 Alexa Photo Frame. It also introduced Alexa Home Map, which builds 3D maps of a home's interior and exterior.
Dive into new topics with immersive explorations in the Gemini app.
The Gemini app now has a library of 'immersive explorations,' interactive visual guides that let users dig into topics layer by layer, from microscopic systems to deep space. They are available in the Gemini student hub and will soon be reachable directly in chats, Google says.
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. The thin-and-light machines pair a Blackwell RTX GPU and Grace CPU in one superchip with up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance.
Some Pixel Watch users report a sudden decrease in battery life
A wave of online reports says some Pixel Watch owners are seeing battery drain as high as 20% every few hours. 9to5Google notes new software can add battery strain, but says it is not yet a definitive trend.
XLE & Oil
Oil Rises with Iran Attack Report, Israeli Election in Focus
Oil rose Wednesday as traders weighed reports the US could resume strikes on Iran after next week's midterms and watched a tight Israeli election. Brent gained 1.3% to settle above $115 a barrel after a two-day drop, while WTI closed near $103.
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 ongoing Middle East supply disruptions, higher transport costs and uncertainty over how fast global inventories recover. The bank's outlook suggests prices could stay elevated even as production and exports slowly improve.
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 US fuels surged. The Houston company reported adjusted earnings of $14.08 per share, well above Wall Street expectations.
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 expand firm power generation, strengthen grid reliability and lower electricity costs 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 fund uprates and modernization across Constellation Energy's nuclear fleet. The work covers plants in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania and is meant to add power and help lower costs.
EQT’s $13 billion Range acquisition accelerates U.S. natural gas consolidation
EQT agreed on Oct. 26 to buy Range Resources for about $13 billion in stock, creating the nation's largest natural gas producer. Oil & Gas 360 says the deal speeds up consolidation as producers chase scale, lower costs and access to LNG export and power markets.
U.S. Natural Gas Production Hits New Records as Demand Surges
US natural gas production is on track for a second straight record year. Producers are responding to data center power demand at home, growing LNG export capacity and strong global demand for spot cargoes while Qatar's gas is offline due to the Iran war.
India’s Record LNG Buying Meets Record-High Prices
India's LNG imports are heading for a record in October even though prices have tripled in a year. With domestic output falling and Qatar, which once supplied about 45% of India's LNG, disrupted since the US-Iran war began in February, India's supply mix has shifted sharply.
Baker Hughes Profit Beats Estimates
Baker Hughes reported $695 million in adjusted third-quarter net profit, up 8% from the prior quarter and 2% from a year earlier. Adjusted earnings of $0.70 a share beat the $0.63 consensus estimate.
Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) posts Q3 2026 sales in line with estimates
Natural gas producer Antero Resources reported third-quarter revenue of $1.56 billion, up 37.3% from a year earlier and in line with estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.19 per share beat the consensus of $1.01 by 18.3%.
Solar Has Overtaken Nuclear in the Global Power Mix
Solar power overtook nuclear in the global electricity mix in 2025, producing 13% more energy. A decade earlier, in 2015, solar generated just 256 terawatt-hours versus nuclear's 2,576 TWh.
Duke Energy Site Readiness Program drives $773 million in Florida investment
Duke Energy picked five Florida business and industrial sites for its 2026 Site Readiness Program, which prepares sites for investment and markets them to companies. Duke says the program has evaluated 66 sites since 2013, helping draw $773 million in investment and 2,875 jobs to Florida.
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, giving institutions and investors direct access to independent vault risk analysis. The integration is live on Base and uses Chainlink's DataLink publishing service and the Chainlink Runtime Environment to retrieve and publish the data.
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 CCIP to take its gold-backed GoldZip (XGZ) token cross-chain. Each XGZ token is backed by physical gold in accredited vaults and can be redeemed for eligible gold bars once holders meet AML requirements.
Chainlink CustodySync To Connect Institutional Assets With DeFi Lending Markets
Chainlink introduced CustodySync, a solution that connects qualified digital asset custodians with DeFi lending markets. It lets institutions use custodied assets as collateral for onchain liquidity without moving them out of custody, a long-standing barrier to institutional DeFi participation.
Chainlink Expands RWA Tools as LINK Price Tests Key Support Zone
Blockonomi rounds up Chainlink's latest real-world asset deals, including the HKGX-backed XGZ token joining CCIP and ADQ-backed Further Asset Management choosing Chainlink ACE for compliance in Abu Dhabi Global Market. On the chart, LINK is testing support around $9 to $11, where analyst CryptoTanx sees a possible double bottom that still needs a daily close above the 200-day EMA.
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 services have enabled over $36 trillion in cumulative transaction value. The quarter also brought CCIP 2.0's new security, compliance and settlement controls, while LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22 amid continued selling pressure.
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 with Chainlink's oracle services. LG CNS leads the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform and aims to build regulated solutions and technical standards for digital asset adoption.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Regulated digital asset platform Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing data for GOVY, its continuously rolling tokenised US Treasury product. The goal is to support lending, treasury management and other onchain collateral uses that need reliable, timely valuations.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six blockchain organizations, including Chainlink Labs and the Cardano Foundation, urged the SEC to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities as its consultation on proposed crypto rules closed Tuesday. The Oct. 20 joint letter was also signed by Hedera, Aptos Labs, Ava Labs and the Stellar Development Foundation.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
Smart contract security platform OpenZeppelin has partnered with Chainlink to integrate CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tooling. Developers can build cross-chain functionality and programmable compliance into token workflows, and OpenZeppelin set up a migration path from its Defender platform to the Chainlink Runtime Environment.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick told the Thinking Crypto podcast how major institutions are using Chainlink to tokenize assets and bring traditional markets onchain. He pointed to the Sibos 2026 launch of CCIP 2.0, whose launch partners include Fidelity International, AWS and Google Cloud.
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 integration could reshape the global financial system.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why security, reliability and institutional-grade capabilities matter for cross-chain interoperability. He argues CCIP 2.0 provides the infrastructure to securely move tokenized assets across blockchains for global finance.
Patriots
Game Preview: Patriots at Dolphins | NFL Week 8
The Patriots hit the road for a second straight week to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4:25 p.m. ET, the first of two meetings this season. New England swept Miami last year, winning 33-27 in Miami and 38-10 at Gillette Stadium to close the 2025 regular season.
Week 8 Injury Report: Patriots at Dolphins
No Patriots missed Wednesday's practice ahead of the Week 8 game at Miami. A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), Ben Brown (knee), DaQuan Jones (back) and Morgan Moses (foot) were limited, while Drake Maye (right shoulder) and several others were full participants; for Miami, JuJu Brents and Kadyn Proctor did not practice with concussions.
Mike Vrabel had a lot to say about A.J. Brown since his return to the Patriots
A.J. Brown returned to the Patriots' lineup after missing four games with an ankle injury, raising hopes he would give Drake Maye a true No. 1 receiver. Musket Fire says bouncing back from the sprain has been hard, and Brown is struggling to be the playmaker he has been, drawing plenty of comment from Mike Vrabel.
A.J. Brown and another Patriots' playmaker are under the most pressure in Week 8
After the Week 7 loss to the Bears dropped New England to 4-3, Musket Fire says A.J. Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson face the most pressure against Miami. Drake Maye played well, but neither Brown nor Henderson contributed much, and the site argues their quiet games are hurting the offense.
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 between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins in this video preview.
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Dolphins ahead of Week 8
Pats Pulpit counts 11 players across both teams' active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists who have been with both the Patriots and the Dolphins. It runs through the ex-Patriots and ex-Dolphins ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium, starting with Miami practice-squad receiver Jalen Reagor.
Six positions Patriots should try to upgrade at NFL trade deadline
Injuries have hit the Patriots hard this year, especially at wide receiver and on the offensive line, though they have managed a 4-3 record against a tough schedule. NBC Sports Boston lays out six positions New England should try to upgrade before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
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 Wednesday, as rebuilding Indianapolis has already dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. NBC Sports Boston weighs whether the Patriots should make a move for Downs before the Nov. 10 deadline.
Patriots rumors: NE insider dumps cold water all over trade deadline fireworks
After the 30-24 loss to the Bears, fans are wondering how aggressive the 4-3 Patriots will be before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. MassLive's Karen Guregian says the sense is 'probably not,' with any additions likely to be minor depth moves.
Patriots Power Rankings Week 8: Streak stops, Pats drop
The Patriots' win streak ended against Chicago, where injuries, fatigue and sloppy play weighed on the team and Caleb Williams converted a late fourth down to seal it. Pats Pulpit's roundup finds the experts dropped New England three spots on average heading into Week 8.
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel refuses to comment on $250,000 fine for behavior to officials
Mike Vrabel declined to discuss his $250,000 fine for conduct toward officials, saying it was meant to stay private and should not have leaked. 'I think it's best to talk to the league. They seem to have plenty to say already about it,' he said.
Mailbag: Will Patriots make a big splash ahead of trade deadline?
NBC Sports Boston's mailbag looks at where the 4-3 Patriots need to improve after falling to the Bears and whether to expect a big move before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Next up is a bounce-back chance at 1-5 Miami, which is coming off a 28-25 road win over the Jets.
Movies
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, noting Godzilla films have rarely used post-credits scenes.
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. Her daughter Jane Harnick told the New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted.
You Can See Everything Deemed Ineligible For A Major Award On The Road To The Oscars
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's You Can See Everything, about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and her husband Billy Evans, has been a box office hit. But /Film explains why the film, which blurs documentary and narrative filmmaking and enlists Amanda Seyfried, has been ruled ineligible for a major award on the road to the Oscars.
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 a recent report suggests nearly two-thirds of the booming microdramas are made by 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 1949 return to Germany after 11 years in America. The review describes it as an exquisite portrait of the towering, Olympian literary figure.
Exciting New Details About the Wreck-It Ralph Attraction at Tokyo Disney Resort
Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the world's first attraction themed to Wreck-It Ralph, will open April 15, 2027, at Tokyo Disneyland. Guests join Ralph and Vanellope on an interactive adventure after King Candy turns the candies of Sugar Rush into Sugar Bugs programmed to consume the kingdom.
Netflix Unveils Teaser for ‘Secrets', Ravi Bharwani’s First Film in Eight Years, Premiering December 3
Netflix released the teaser for Secrets, Indonesian director Ravi Bharwani's first film since 2018's 27 Steps of May, premiering globally Dec. 3. The psychological thriller stars Sha Ine Febriyanti as Parni, a single mother whose abusive husband Jamal, played by Abimana Aryasatya, returns after 16 years.
Best A24 Horror Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer
Rotten Tomatoes has updated its ranking of the best A24 horror movies by Tomatometer, adding the studio's 2026 films Backrooms and Undertone. The list covers favorites such as Hereditary, The Witch, Midsommar and X from a studio known for challenging, experimental scares.
The 10 Best Film Noir Movies of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks the 10 best film noir movies of all time, a genre it says ran in the classic sense from the early 1940s, around The Maltese Falcon, to the late 1950s and Touch of Evil. The list also makes room for a few later neo-noirs.
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 from 9 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 31, to 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 1, through an EQL account, with a random draw deciding who gets to buy.
Star Wars: Unlimited | 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 20 reprints in the set get new art to make it more fun to collect.
Information on Ravensburger Play Hub Tiers and FAQ
Ravensburger's FAQ explains how stores join the Ravensburger Play Hub organized-play program and its tiers. Approved stores start in the Welcome Tier and can schedule, run and report events right away, with core constructed and pack rush the most popular starting formats.
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 Nov. 20. The slightly smaller set focuses on fan-favorite characters and straightforward mechanics while matching standard sets in power, making it an entry point for new and returning players.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger's set release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City cover the rules changes, new mechanics and features the set introduces. They also explain why the adjustments were needed and point players to the Comprehensive Rules and the Companion app.
Review: Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Spotlight Decks
Card Gamer reviews the two Spotlight Decks for Homeworlds, the ninth Star Wars Unlimited set, led by Chewbacca and Tarkin. Each box includes a 50-card deck, a Base and Leader, counters, three double-sided tokens and a Homeworlds booster pack.
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, available at select retailers ahead of the set's wide release. The set takes Lorcana to a major metropolis whose name nods to the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio, and it is the third Prerelease Box after Wilds Unknown and Attack of the Vine!
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Big Boss Battle tries the Homeworlds pre-constructed decks for Star Wars Unlimited, led by Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca. Each box has a leader and base, paper tokens, a 50-card themed deck and a booster pack, and the two decks win in wildly different ways.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed the second Lorcana Illustrious rare, an elegant reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence, limited to just 23 serial-numbered copies. Illustrious rares debut in Collector Booster packs with 2027's Into the Inkdark in February, six per set.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Homeworlds, the ninth main Star Wars Unlimited set, released Oct. 9 with 260 new cards, the new fortify keyword, two new tokens and a new style for prestiges. Its units focus on planets, creatures and invading armies, with traits like Gungan, Wookiee, Ewok, Imperial and beasts.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A special Lorecast toured Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City, revealing new cards including WALL-E, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. Each district of the city set has its own identity, and Lorcana Player rounds up the news with speculation on upcoming sets.
Star Wars: Unlimited – Icons 2027 Starter Box Playthrough
Fantha Tracks shares a playthrough of the Star Wars Unlimited Icons 2027 Starter Box, out Nov. 20. Host Jack Broomell, senior designer Danny Schaerfer and game designer John Leo show how to set up the decks and play a few hands, aimed at new players.
Faith
Pope greets activists supporting migrants at Chicago’s ICE detention center
Pope Leo XIV greeted about 30 members of Chicago's Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership at the Oct. 28 General Audience in St. Peter's Square. The group, including priests, deacons, students and Catholic leaders, supports migrants at the ICE detention center in Broadview, and Mexican migrant Abigail Ortiz Valles said she told the pope she encounters Jesus every time she visits.
Millions of Christians Forced to Flee as Persecution Worsens
Aid to the Church in Need's latest Persecuted and Forgotten? report found Christian persecution worsened in 10 of the 18 countries examined, including China, Nigeria and Pakistan. The Catholic charity found no overall improvement between August 2024 and June 2026, with millions of Christians displaced in conflict zones.
Preparation strengthens response to Isaias
Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of a quiet Atlantic season, made landfall Oct. 9 near Destin, Fla., as a Category 2 storm with winds up to 105 mph. LCMS Southern District disaster coordinator Rev. Paul Ernewein says advance preparation strengthened the church's response, as Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Milton to the west took the brunt of the damage.
Biblical archaeology challenges skeptics to reconsider Bible's credibility, Dinesh D’Souza says
Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza told The Christian Post that archaeological discoveries can help people understand the Bible's historical narrative. Discussing his book The Stones Cry Out, he said he hopes it encourages believers and prompts skeptics to reconsider Scripture's credibility.
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 links higher scores to actions such as taking time to praise God, praying for non-Christians and reading the Bible.
Nearly 1 in 3 Germans favor uniting Protestant and Catholic churches, poll finds
A new INSA poll for the German evangelical magazine IDEA found 31% of Germans think the Protestant and Catholic churches should merge, while 34% disagreed and 28% did not know. Catholics backed a merger by a clear margin, while Protestants were more likely to oppose it.
International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court will hear International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson on Dec. 7, asking whether parents can challenge a Washington law that lets the state keep them uninformed about a runaway child's gender transition. The ERLC has joined amicus briefs arguing the law undermines parents' right to raise children according to their faith.
The Vatican Museums celebrate almost a century of popemobiles with new exhibit
A new Vatican Museums exhibit celebrates nearly 100 years of the popemobile with eight historic vehicles, from brocade seats to electric motors. Pope Leo XIV said the popemobile has evolved from transportation into an instrument of encounter that brings the pontiff closer to the faithful.
Forrest Frank Announces New Album ‘The Jesus Generation’ and Movie Coming in 2027
Dove Award winner Forrest Frank will release a new album, The Jesus Generation, on Dec. 4, with collaborations including Lecrae, KB, Michael W. Smith, JVKE and Elevation Rhythm. He also announced The Jesus Generation Movie from Lionsgate, coming in 2027, after a sold-out summer tour of the same name.
Parolin: Totalitarian regimes of past defeated; temptation to 'be like God' remains
Opening an academic conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University on Oct. 28, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the totalitarian regimes of the past are history but the phenomenon is not. He said it arises from the human temptation to 'be like God' and impose ideological convictions on humanity.
Which of These 7 Ministries Kept Their Promise After Mishandling Abuse?
ChurchLeaders revisits seven churches and ministries that promised changes after mishandling sexual abuse reports. It asks which kept their promises of new policies and transparency once the news cycle moved on.
Cameroon: “Peace is priceless”- Bamenda Archbishop reflects on the toll of war
Bamenda Archbishop Nkea told Vatican News that peace is priceless and, once lost, hard to regain, reflecting on the toll of war in Cameroon. He urged people in peaceful countries to protect their peace and those in war-torn countries to work hard to restore it.
Christian Metal
August Burns Red Issue “Behemoth” Live Video From May 2026 Philadelphia Show
August Burns Red released a live video for 'Behemoth,' from their latest album Season Of Surrender, on Oct. 28. It was filmed at the band's May 17 set at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, and this year's Christmas Burns Red show in Lancaster, Pa., will feature Underoath performing Define The Great Line.
SUNBORN - Silent Attraction (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records premiered the official music video for Sunborn's 'Silent Attraction.' The clip was directed and edited by Yann LCR, with visual effects by Effulgence Studios.
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomed What Lies Below to the label with the official video for 'Return To Nothing.' The song's lyrics speak of awakening from endless sleep and reclaiming the light you lost.
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 artists. It spans punk, hardcore, metal, emo, post-hardcore and more, marking 26 years of the label keeping the underground alive.
Winter Jam 2027 Announces Lineup Featuring Crowder, Anne Wilson and More
Winter Jam returns in 2027 with Crowder, Anne Wilson, Andy Mineo, Strings & Heart, Terrian, RED, Newsong and speaker Zane Black. Pre-Jam sets include Natural State, CJ Emulous and Mary-Clair on the genre-spanning tour.
News: Burn Eternal reunites KSE’s Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz
Killswitch Engage's Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited as Burn Eternal and signed to Metal Blade Records, with new music coming soon. The duo helped set the blueprint for New England's metalcore underground.
News: Set For The Fall release looking to be explosive
North Carolina hard rock band Set For The Fall is gearing up for its third studio album, its first full-length in more than seven years. Opener 'Product of Pressure,' featuring TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, has landed on several Apple Music playlists, and the title track 'I Said What I Said' is climbing Spotify charts.
News: Devin Williams unleashes ‘Conquer the World Live’
Independent Christian rocker and worship leader Devin Williams released his live album Conquer the World Live on Oct. 23. The release came with a live concert video for 'Every Eye,' following more than 100,000 views for his 'Be Glorified' video.
Feature: Ignescent Interview with Heaven’s Metal
Ignescent founder and vocalist Jennifer Benson talks with Heaven's Metal's Jimmy Sorrells about the band's latest album, Eternal, including songs like 'Joker' and 'Fearless.' She also discusses the faith behind the music and working with Flyleaf's Sameer, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Les Carlsen.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline, which has not performed together in nearly 20 years, reunited for a rock-filled episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke. The episode revisits the band's hits while highlighting its connection to MAF's ministry in Haiti.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, plus another 250,000 across Apple Music and Amazon Music. His music blends '90s alternative rock with messages of spiritual warfare, testimony and the power of Jesus Christ.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
Solid State Records shared SAVE US's 'No Holding Back,' from the band's album Death To Something, out now. The song urges a hurting friend not to stay silent and to pour everything out.
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 the way he negotiates, shifting from his own goals to first understanding what the other side wants. He says tactical empathy helped him build trust, protect long-term business relationships and communicate better at home, and that negotiation is a skill built through repetition.