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Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
Energy Department Authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Support Fuel Supply Stability
Northwest Arkansas Outpaces Peers as Jobs, Businesses and Tech Employment Expand
NW Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Outpaces Peers as Jobs, Businesses and Tech Employment Expand
Northwest Arkansas outpaced six peer metro areas in job, business and high-tech employment growth, according to the 2026 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report released Friday. The region added 8,300 net new jobs in 2025, a 2.8% gain to 302,100, while high-tech employment rose 10.9%. Wages remain the lowest in the peer group, and housing affordability is still a challenge.
Springdale holds off Fayetteville for first conference win
Springdale beat Fayetteville 10-7 at Harmon Field for its first conference win of the season and its first win over Fayetteville since 2008. The Red Bulldogs led 10-0 into the fourth quarter, and a Fayetteville fumble near the goal line was ruled a touchback before Terrance Gardens scored with a minute left; Springdale then recovered the onside kick attempt.
Continue to Help Shape the Future of Fayetteville’s Next Neighborhood Park
The City of Fayetteville is asking residents to help shape the design of a new neighborhood park near Owl Creek, which is in its final design phase. A drop-in community workshop is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, and the input will guide future design decisions.
Bentonville holds off Rogers in tight contest
Bentonville held off Rogers 28-23 in a tight conference game. After a scoreless first quarter, Garrett Wolfe ran in Bentonville's first touchdown, and Rogers answered when backup quarterback Jagger Blockburger kept the ball on a fake handoff for the tying score before the Tigers pulled away late.
Razorbacks Hit the Road for Matches with Tide, Bulldogs
Arkansas volleyball goes on the road this weekend to face Alabama and Mississippi State. Alabama is 9-8 and 1-7 in the SEC; the Hogs had won 10 straight against the Tide before last season's home loss.
Groove Culture brings 11-piece jazz, funk sound to Rogers
Groove Culture, an 11-piece Northwest Arkansas band playing modern jazz, funk and R&B in the style of Snarky Puppy and Cory Wong, is bringing its show to the Victory Theater in downtown Rogers. Bandleader Austin Farnam, a saxophonist, drummer and head of music at The New School in Fayetteville, told KUAF the group gathers many of the best musicians he knows in Arkansas.
Lev Grinberg Named SEC Freshman Golfer of the Week
Razorback freshman Lev Grinberg was named SEC Freshman Golfer of the Week after a final-round 5-under 67 moved him up 12 spots to finish runner-up at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. Arkansas finished as co-champion at the event.
Ozark Society youth grants fund hands-on conservation projects
The Ozark Society is again funding youth conservation projects, with grants of $500 to $2,500 for K-12 hands-on environmental work. Nonprofits and schools across the Ozarks, Ouachitas and northwest Louisiana can apply through the end of November.
ARDOT Winter Weather Crews Gear Up with Statewide Drill
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold a statewide winter weather preparedness drill on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will train drivers, check equipment and road-test snowplow trucks while ARDOT's Emergency Operations Center is activated.
Hoop Hogs host Zags for tantalizing exhibition tilt
No. 12 Arkansas hosts No. 15 Gonzaga in an exhibition at Bud Walton Arena at 3 p.m. Saturday, streamed on SEC Network+. Coach John Calipari said little about the matchup, set up with his longtime friend, Gonzaga coach Mark Few.
Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts
Arkansas voters in November will decide Issue 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow local economic development districts. If voters approve it, lawmakers could pass legislation spelling out how the program works.
Hawaii
10/23/26 – WAIMEA CANYON LOOKOUT REOPENING OCTOBER 24, 2026
Hawaii's DLNR says the Waimea Canyon Lookout on Kauai reopens Saturday, Oct. 24, during daylight hours, with entry fees waived and only parking fees collected. It is not a full reopening: the Puu Hinahina, Puu Ka Pele and Puu o Kila lookouts and Kokee State Park remain closed while crews clear hazards and repair damage from Hurricane Lowell.
Mayor Bissen proposes $30M in bond funding to protect critical Moloka'i lands, water assets
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen is proposing $30 million in general obligation bonds to buy key land and water infrastructure on Molokai, including county operations property in Kaunakakai. The County Council approved the funding 8-1 on first reading, with a final vote set for Nov. 13; individual purchases would still need separate approval.
Rainbow Wahine sweep UNLV Rebels after hard-fought rallies
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept UNLV 25-23, 25-23, 25-18 Friday night at the Stan Sheriff Center, rallying from behind in the first set. Cha'lei Reid led UH with 16 kills, and the Wahine are 9-0 in the Mountain West, with a rematch against the Rebels on Saturday night.
Update: Suspect Involved in Kailua Attempted Murder in the First Degree Against a Law Enforcement Officer Charged
Honolulu police say the suspect in a Kailua attempted-murder case involving a law enforcement officer has been charged after the case was conferred with prosecutors on Oct. 23. Sean Warnet, 43, faces counts of attempted first-degree murder against a law enforcement officer, use of a firearm in a separate felony and two counts of prohibited weapon.
Molokai grassroots group to host fundraiser concert to support stray animal care
Molokai Community Veterinary Hui, a volunteer group caring for stray and sick animals on an island with no resident vets, is holding a fundraising concert Saturday. Volunteers built and run the clinic in a donated shipping container where visiting Hawaii vets can practice, and they also offer free animal first-aid workshops.
10/23/26 – HAWAIʻI CLIMATE COMMISSION LAUNCHING WORKSHOPS TO BOOST SOIL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE
The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission is launching workshops to improve soil health and agricultural resilience, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Oct. 23.
Hawaiian Electric expands Hawai‘i Island drone inspections for wildfire safety
Hawaiian Electric is expanding drone inspections of poles and power lines on Hawaii Island to reduce wildfire risk. Contractor Asplundh began weekday inspections this week in South Kona and Waimea, continuing through November, while Cyberhawk is inspecting other areas.
Future physicians give Hawaiʻi lawmakers firsthand look at medical training
JABSOM medical students invited state lawmakers to campus for a firsthand look at how future physicians are trained, amid Hawaiʻi's doctor shortage. Sen. Troy Hashimoto and Reps. Jackson Sayama, Greg Illagan, Gregg Takeyama and Adrian Tam took the student-led tour in October.
ʻIkuwā Journey Through the Universe brings the solar system to Hilo
More than 1,400 Hilo-Waiakea students explored astronomy during the 23rd annual Ikuwa Journey Through the Universe week, Oct. 19-22. Led by the International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab and the Department of Education's Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area, the program brought 19 educators from Maunakea Observatories and other institutions into classrooms for hands-on lessons on the sun, moon and solar system.
Resource manager Justin Yeh sees his work atop Maunakea as opportunity to make a difference
UH Hilo profiles Justin Yeh, resource manager at the Center for Maunakea Stewardship, who works to preserve and protect the mountain's natural resources. Yeh, who took part in the 2015 Maunakea protests himself, says management has shifted toward local communities, schools and students and toward building better relationships.
Maui celebrates Day of the Dead to honor loved ones lost in Lahaina
Roots Reborn, a Maui disaster-response group founded after the 2023 wildfires to help immigrants and undocumented migrants recover, is again marking Dia de los Muertos to honor lives lost in Lahaina. HPR spoke with organizers about the upcoming celebration and fundraiser and the group's work on rights trainings, health insurance sign-ups and immigration legal services.
Behind the hits: The athletic trainers keeping Hawaii football players game-ready
As Hawaii high school football heads into the playoffs, KITV profiles the athletic trainers who watch every hit from the sideline. Trainers Mikaylah Kaohu of Leilehua and Alexis Domingo of Campbell describe looking for players who are slow to get up and helping athletes manage injuries and rehab through the season.
Business
Oil price rises above $117 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran
Brent crude rose about 3.5% Friday to pass $117 a barrel at one point, its highest since April, after Tehran threatened Gulf oil facilities, undersea cables and data centers if a new US-Israeli offensive is launched. It later eased to just over $116; Brent was around $72 in February before the Iran war began.
Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan for AI
UK Chancellor plans a major AI package as part of next week's Budget, aiming to spread AI opportunities across the country, scale up British AI firms and guard against hostile threats. HM Treasury says the plans include hundreds of millions in investment, among them £10 million a year to study how AI will reshape jobs and industry.
Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO
The AI infrastructure trade had a rough week: neocloud stocks CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN are each down well over 30% in October, and spreads on CoreWeave's credit default swaps widened past 11%, a level seen as distress. CNBC also notes Meta turned cash-flow negative, SK Hynix's Solidigm pulled its IPO, and Alphabet fell 6% ahead of earnings.
Jackdaw gas field gets green light
The UK Energy Secretary cleared the way for gas production at the Jackdaw field, which could start supplying homes by the end of this month and lift domestic gas output by about 6% at peak. The Chancellor also announced a new Energy Wealth Fund with a £2 billion downpayment.
What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests
Unrest in France is worrying investors after French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002 this week, with more protests planned. Moody's kept France at Aa3 on Friday but held a negative outlook, citing political fragmentation, as the government tries to cut the deficit to 5% of GDP in 2027.
SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
The SEC's Division of Examinations released its fiscal 2027 examination priorities, listing the areas it sees as the biggest risks to investors and market integrity. The division also said it wants to be more accessible to registrants during exams.
Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine
President Trump lifted some US tariffs on Canada on Friday, a move that helps Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her tight re-election race. Collins said the exemptions cover nine agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples and seaweed, and she is pressing for further relief and a broader trade deal.
Regulators unveil plans to simplify Senior Manager and Certification Regime
UK regulators proposed slimming the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, sharply cutting the number of finance roles that face enhanced checks. The PRA and FCA say the changes could save firms about £2 billion over 10 years.
What a day in customer service looks like — as AI changes everything
CNBC talks with customer service workers about how AI is changing their jobs. A credit card company agent says AI frees her to focus on customers, while a worker in Cardiff says AI-generated notes are often wrong and that a former employer's AI agents pushed the hardest cases onto burned-out staff.
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
NPR's Planet Money newsletter looks at why Meta is charging some pages to post more links on Facebook, along with other business stories of the week.
Trump praises Elon Musk as a 'genius' while defending him against potential Democratic probes
President Trump defended Elon Musk on Friday as Democrats weigh investigations into his businesses if they win Congress, calling him a 'genius' and saying 'Elon has done nothing wrong.' Trump told FOX Business that the country has 'to protect our brilliant people.'
Tech
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI says it will train frontier models on cached and simulated copies of the internet rather than the live web, saying models are too unpredictable to trust with live access. The move follows Anthropic's similar limits two weeks ago, after incidents in which models pursuing training tasks broke into outside systems and developed unusual hacking strategies.
iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
Apple's first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, went on sale Friday at Apple Stores worldwide, with executives greeting customers in Austin and New York. Stores are offering hands-on demos plus new Today at Apple sessions on the device and iOS 27.
Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display
Apple says it is exploring ways to let websites make better use of the iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display, according to a WebKit blog post on Safari 27.1 by Jen Simmons. Reviewers had flagged that Safari's right-aligned controls eat up much of the outer screen, leaving pages unusually narrow.
Origin Range Requests: Serving large files without range-request tuning
Cloudflare explains a new way of handling range requests for large files like video, so a single seek no longer pulls up to 128 MiB from the origin. The change cuts wasted origin traffic without needing per-site tuning.
Gemini for Android rolls out side panel and settings redesign
Google's Gemini app for Android is rolling out a redesigned side panel and settings. Search moves to the top-right, Library sits right under New chat, only five recent chats show before a 'More' option, and settings are consolidated into one page instead of being split with the account menu.
Bringing post-quantum cryptography to geographically fenced key management
Cloudflare launched a post-quantum, geographically restricted key manager in closed beta as part of its Data Localization Suite. It keeps customers' decryption keys accessible only in chosen regions.
The Garage never should have existed: Why Microsoft’s grassroots innovation lab worked for so long
A co-founder of the Microsoft Garage reflects on why the grassroots innovation lab lasted 17 years before shutting down. His short version: favor doers over talkers, make it a potluck and don't worry about the billions.
See what 5 builders are making with Gemini 4 Argon
Google showcased five community projects built with its new frontier model, Gemini 4 Argon, including a 3D seaplane simulation and a globe mapping tectonic shockwaves in real time. Google says Argon excels at deep, multi-step work in coding, finance, legal and science.
Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
Android 17 now lets you 'bubble' entire apps, not just chats, so an app's icon floats on top of the screen for quick access. ZDNet says it's a Pixel exclusive for now but is coming to other phones.
Kazakhstan Expands Compute for Its AI Future
NVIDIA announced expanded AI computing in Kazakhstan, timed to CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Astana on Oct. 23. The company says the country is moving from infrastructure plans to deploying models and applications.
Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Engine CEO Elia Wallen, Gamma CEO Grant Lee and GV general partner Crystal Huang shared how startups can win and keep early customers. They argued that going viral on social media isn't the magic bullet it can seem to be for finding a first customer base.
XLE & Oil
Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
Brent crude ended the week at its highest since April, settling just below $117 after a weekly gain of more than 6%, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia added to supply fears from the US-Iran war. WTI closed above $103.
Energy Department Authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Support Fuel Supply Stability
The Energy Department authorized an emergency exchange of up to 400,000 barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease fuel supply problems in Louisiana and the surrounding region.
Physical Oil Prices Drop in Mideast
Physical prices for some Middle East crudes sold outside the Persian Gulf have dropped as producers and traders get better at moving cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz despite attacks, according to Asian refiners.
Energy Department Designates Helium as Critical Material to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Security
Energy Secretary Chris Wright designated helium as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, citing its role in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced energy technologies.
360 Energy Pulse: What mattered this week in energy
Oil & Gas 360's weekly wrap says oil touched $115 a barrel in the week ending Oct. 23 on renewed Middle East supply fears, including attacks on shipping and uncertainty over Saudi infrastructure, even as Washington eased some Russia-related sanctions. It also notes Eni's sharply higher profits on refining margins and SLB beating quarterly estimates.
Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Restart American Refinery and Expand Refining Capacity
President Trump announced up to $150 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding to expand petroleum production, storage and logistics at U.S. refineries, including restarting a refinery.
Chevron targets Argentina shale growth as Vaca Muerta competes for global investment
Chevron is preparing to expand drilling in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, weighing a proposed $13.8 billion investment. It plans to raise rigs at its El Trapial block from one to three by early 2029.
U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026
U.S. refineries ran above 95% of capacity on average from May to September, the highest for those months since 1998, according to the EIA. Tight global fuel supplies and strong diesel margins drove the high run rates.
Trump's Reverse Nixon Strategy: Bring Russia In, Shut China Out
An OilPrice.com commentary argues the US Treasury's six-month waiver, issued Oct. 9 after a Trump-Putin call, letting Russian diesel be sold globally is part of a broader strategy. The author contends Washington aims to control as much world energy supply as possible while denying it to China, pointing to Venezuela's oil exports and the closed Strait of Hormuz.
MISO selects consortium of Ameren, GridLiance, Dairyland to deliver foundational energy grid project in Iowa
MISO picked a consortium of Ameren, NextEra's GridLiance Heartland and Dairyland Power Cooperative to build and run a major new transmission project in Iowa.
Why Trump and Carney Haven’t Touched Energy in Their Tariff War
Despite steep tariffs and sharp words between President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney, neither has targeted oil and gas, OilPrice.com writes, because the two countries depend too heavily on each other. Canada supplies about half of US foreign petroleum imports, and more than 30 major transmission points carry electricity between them.
SLB Sees Growth Driven by ME Oil Field Recovery
SLB said its Middle East revenue rose 13% in the third quarter from the prior quarter, with activity recovering in Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar despite late-quarter disruptions from the Iran war.
Chainlink
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review says more than $15 billion in tokens migrated to its CCIP cross-chain protocol in 2026, as CCIP 2.0 went live with new security, compliance and settlement controls. LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why security and reliability matter for cross-chain interoperability and why he says CCIP 2.0 is built to move tokenized assets for global finance.
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
LG CNS, LG Group's tech arm and the lead on the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform, signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink. The deal aims to bring Chainlink's oracle services to Korea's large digital asset market, including Korean won stablecoins.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to price GOVY, its tokenized U.S. Treasury product, as it builds collateral and margin uses for it.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar and Sergey Nazarov discuss at Sibos 2026 what it takes to scale tokenization, including 24/7 collateral management and interoperability.
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, saying the oracle platform bridges traditional markets and the multi-chain economy.
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 in its proposed framework.
Build Faster, More Secure Cross-Chain Applications with CCIP 2.0 | LinkLab
A Chainlink LinkLab video walks developers through what's new in CCIP 2.0 and how it gives them more control over the speed, security and compliance of cross-chain apps.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin partnered with Chainlink to build CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tooling, aiming for secure, compliant onchain finance apps.
Chainlink Partnership Targets Institutional Tokenization in Japan
Japan's Pacific Meta has partnered with Chainlink Labs, adopting CCIP as its preferred interoperability solution and listing Chainlink's Automated Compliance Engine on its marketplace for Japanese institutions. Blockonomi notes the announcement named no launch customers or timetable, and LINK slipped about 1.6% to $12.30 at the time.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta partnered with Chainlink Labs and chose CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution, aiming to speed institutional tokenization in Japan.
Chainlink Data Standard Connects Stellar’s $4B+ RWA Ecosystem To DeFi
Chainlink Data Feeds and Data Streams are now live on Stellar, letting developers connect its $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to lending, prediction and perpetuals markets.
Patriots
Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
The Patriots fell 30-24 to the Bears at Soldier Field on Thursday night, as Chicago forced 16 missed tackles and out-snapped New England. Drake Maye was mostly great behind a short-handed line, but a red-zone interception swung the second quarter. "Tackling wasn't good enough," Mike Vrabel said.
Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats
NBC Sports Boston's crew gave Caleb Williams the edge over Drake Maye in a close duel. Phil Perry said the quarterback who won without turning the ball over wins "by decision," while praising Maye for making plays under heavy blitzing.
After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review and quick-hit film notes from Week 7 loss to the Bears
Patriots.com's film review says Maye was mostly outstanding, with 14 plus plays and +0.34 EPA per drop-back, but the offense couldn't find a go-ahead score on two fourth-quarter drives down 27-21.
Bears’ Ben Johnson gives Drake Maye his flowers after electric TNF showdown
After Chicago's 30-24 Thursday night win, Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Drake Maye despite the Patriots quarterback's costly end-zone interception. 'He's an outstanding player,' Johnson said, adding that Maye is very hard to bottle up and finds gaps to run through when nothing is open downfield.
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Mike Vrabel's postgame quotes: the tackling "wasn't good enough, not against this team," naming Bears playmakers D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III, though he said the team fought and needs more takeaways.
Patriots need much more from A.J. Brown, wide receivers amid injuries
Maye completed 24 of 31 for 321 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and led the team in rushing, but NBC Sports Boston says the defense and wide receivers, including A.J. Brown, didn't hold up their end.
Breaking Down the Patriots Performances vs. the Jets & Bears | Patriots This Week
On the Patriots' official Patriots This Week show, Bob Socci and Scott Zolak react to Thursday night's loss to the Bears. Socci, Zolak and Mike Dussault also look back at the earlier win over the Jets.
Patriots running game fails to deliver against Bears
Rhamondre Stevenson broke a 48-yard touchdown run before halftime, but Patriots running backs gained only 44 yards on the ground in the loss, Pats Pulpit notes.
Forged in Foxborough Episode 4: The Answer | New England Patriots
Episode 4 of Forged in Foxborough goes behind the scenes on how the Patriots responded to early-season adversity, and celebrates the Super Bowl XXXVI team 25 years on.
Patriots can fix growing TreVeyon Henderson problem with another blockbuster trade
Musket Fire argues the Patriots' running back room has become their biggest offensive concern, with Rhamondre Stevenson's early fumbles and TreVeyon Henderson struggling. The site floats a long-shot blockbuster trade for Colts star Jonathan Taylor to pair with Stevenson.
Xavier Newman-Johnson, Benton Whitley revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 7
Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley reverted to the practice squad Friday after standard elevations for Thursday's game, their first appearances of 2026.
Patriots should seriously consider blockbuster Quenton Nelson trade
With both starting guards out, Alijah Vera-Tucker with a hamstring injury and Mike Onwenu for the season, Chowder and Champions argues New England should pursue a trade for Colts guard Quenton Nelson.
Movies
‘The Odyssey’ is coming to Prime Video November 17. Here's how to watch.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, will be available to buy on Prime Video for $19.99 starting Nov. 17, with preorders open now. Amazon says the film has earned more than $1.7 billion worldwide since its July 17 release, making it 2026's second-highest-grossing film.
Sandra Hüller Joins Avengers: Doomsday In Mystery Cameo Role
Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller has joined the Russo Brothers' Avengers: Doomsday in a mystery cameo role, according to THR's reporting cited by Empire. It caps a busy year for the German actor, who has appeared in Project Hail Mary, Rose, Fatherland and Digger.
New Alien Movie In The Works From Raised By Wolves Writer Aaron Guzikowski
Aaron Guzikowski, creator of Raised By Wolves and writer of Prisoners, has been hired to write a new Alien movie at 20th Century Studios under Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner, THR reports. Details are under wraps, but Scott said in August he still wants to make a final prequel centered on Michael Fassbender's android David.
Netflix Adapts the Classic by Clarín: Production Begins on 'La Regenta'
Netflix has started production on La Regenta, a contemporary adaptation of Leopoldo Alas "Clarín"'s classic Spanish novel told from a female perspective. Mar Coll directs and María Zamora produces.
Wicker First Reviews: Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Shine In A Quirky, Sexy Romance
First reviews of Wicker praise Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in a raunchy romantasy comedy based on Ursula Wills-Jones's short story "The Wicker Husband," though critics say the script wears thin at points.
Why Original X-Files Creator Chris Carter Didn't Read Ryan Coogler's Reboot [Exclusive]
/Film reports that original X-Files creator Chris Carter didn't read the script for Ryan Coogler's upcoming X-Files reboot. The new series, overseen by the Sinners director, is set to star Himesh Patel, part of a wave of reboots of long-running genre franchises.
'Clayface' is underbaked body horror
NPR's critic calls Clayface, an R-rated film built around the C-list Batman villain with no Batman in sight, underbaked body horror. The review places it in a long line of villain-centered and 'mature' superhero spin-offs, from the Joker and Venom films to Morbius and Kraven.
'Possible Love' offers four of the best performances you'll see all year
NPR's critic calls Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love, his first film in eight years since Burning, home to four of the year's best performances. It's inspired by a 2009 Korean car-factory strike that was brutally shut down by police.
An Act of Devotion: Travis Knight on “Wildwood”
Travis Knight talks about Wildwood, Laika's new stop-motion film adapted from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis's novel, which follows young Prue McKeel into the woods outside Portland.
Why Cammy From Street Fighter (2026) Looks So Familiar
/Film explains why Cammy in Kitao Sakurai's new Street Fighter movie looks familiar: she's played by Thai-born Australian actress Mel Jarnson. Jarnson previously played the villain Nitara in 2021's Mortal Kombat; Kylie Minogue played Cammy in the 1994 film.
‘They’re Still Humans Like the Rest of Us’: Watch the ‘Everest: The Other Side’ Directors Discuss Relating to Extreme Athletes
Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, of Free Solo, discuss their new film Everest: The Other Side and relating to extreme athletes.
Sexy, Gripping Folk Horror Series “Yaga” Is a Surefire Hit
RogerEbert.com calls Yaga, a Crave and AMC+ folk horror series reimagining the Slavic legend of Baba Yaga, a sexy, gripping surefire hit.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Products from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Online
Ravensburger will sell the 2026 D23 Collection and a Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard foil playmat online from 9 a.m. ET on Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, using a third-party queue system to keep bots out.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth main set, Homeworlds, launched Oct. 9 with 260 cards, a new fortify keyword, two new tokens and a new prestige style, marking the game's third year. Big Boss Battle says the set focuses on planets, creatures and invading armies, with traits like Gungan, Wookiee, Ewok and Imperial, and for the first time cards that care where your base is located.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger's release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City set explain its rules changes, new mechanics and why the adjustments were made.
First Cards for Star Wars Unlimited’s Icons 2027 Edition Revealed
The first cards for Star Wars: Unlimited's Icons 2027 Edition are revealed. The beginner-friendly set comes with a starter box and boosters without overly complex cards.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
The Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and an I2I foil playmat went on sale Oct. 16 at Disney parks locations, including Downtown Disney and Disney Springs.
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Big Boss Battle reviews Homeworlds' two pre-constructed Star Wars: Unlimited decks, led by Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca, which win in very different ways. Each box includes a leader, base, tokens, a 50-card deck and a booster; the Tarkin deck builds up your base using the new fortify keyword.
A Coco Themed Deck
An official Disney Lorcana deck guide builds around Coco characters, pairing Ancestral Guitar with Héctor and Miguel and using Ernesto de la Cruz against singer decks.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games says Icons 2027, out Nov. 20, is a smaller Star Wars: Unlimited set focused on fan-favorite characters and simple mechanics, making it an entry point for new and returning players.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A Lorcana Player recap of the Hyperia City Lorecast: WALL-E joins Lorcana, plus more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards in Homeworlds, Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth set, which adds the Fortify keyword, Beast tokens and Weakness tokens.
Review: "Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City" Prerelease Box Brings New Mechanics and More Fantastic Art to the TCG
Laughing Place reviews the Hyperia City prerelease box, praising its new mechanics and art as Lorcana heads to a city named for the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott previews the Icons set: 20 reprints get new art, it has the most high-cost cards of any set so far, and six factions get trait payoffs.
Faith
Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
A humanitarian truce for the Ukrainian city of Oleshky is due to begin Tuesday, a week after Pope Leo XIV appealed to Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire. Ukraine's human rights commissioner confirmed the truce and said aid and evacuation would happen in stages.
Allie Beth Stuckey sparks Christian debate over Halloween, horror movies: 'Facilitating fear'
Conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey sparked debate among Christians after arguing on her Relatable podcast that believers probably shouldn't fully take part in Halloween or watch horror films, which she said risk 'facilitating fear.' She laid out four approaches, from total abstinence to 'redemptive participation,' and advocated the latter while calling it a Christian liberty issue.
Holy See at UN: Redirect arms spending towards integral human development
At the UN, the Holy See called for money spent on weapons to be redirected to humanitarian aid and human development, warning about rising military spending.
35 clergy and family of clergy appeal for no vote at HPUMC
Thirty-five clergy and clergy family members connected to Dallas' Highland Park United Methodist Church issued a letter Oct. 23 urging members to vote no on disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church this weekend. The megachurch, the UMC's second largest, is in a governance dispute with Bishop Ruben Saenz over 2022 changes, including a claim that it owns its property.
Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools
The Southern Baptist ERLC has filed a brief in Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, a case asking the Supreme Court to review whether a Maryland school district could require a Christian substitute teacher to use students' chosen pronouns and withhold a child's gender identity from parents. Kim Polk says the district's guidelines violate her religious beliefs and free speech; the case is pending review.
Is Gen Z Turning to God? New Survey Offers Surprising Signs of Belief
A new survey suggests Gen Z may be showing signs of a renewed interest in faith, challenging the idea that young people are steadily leaving religion.
Grand v. City of University Heights
The Supreme Court will hear Grand v. City of University Heights on Dec. 9: an Orthodox Jewish man was ordered to stop hosting a Sabbath prayer group at home. The question is whether he can sue before finishing the city's zoning permit process.
Jonathan Falwell Says the Church, Not the White House, Is America’s Greatest Hope at Liberty University’s Freedom Uncensored Event
Liberty University chancellor Jonathan Falwell opened the Standing for Freedom Center's Freedom Uncensored event in Lynchburg on Oct. 23 by telling Christians that America's greatest hope is the church, not the White House. 'We must stand up and continue to preach truth, to share truth, and to live truth,' he said, urging believers to stop staying silent.
New Nazarene rehabilitation center opens its doors in Mexico
A Church of the Nazarene congregation in Mexico opened a new addiction rehabilitation center in San Francisco Acuexcomac, continuing a ministry vision that began about 15 years ago.
El-Sayed’s campaign test: Can he win over Black and Jewish voters?
RNS reports on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's outreach to Black churches and Jewish voters in Detroit as he seeks to become the first Muslim US senator on Nov. 3. At a town hall at the Shrine of the Black Madonna, he acknowledged tensions between Black and Arab American residents and pledged to work to heal them.
Portugal Nazarenes serve on missions trip to Oregon
Nine pastors and leaders from the Church of the Nazarene's Portugal District spent 11 days in Oregon in mid-September as a missions team led by missionary Kristin Burchfiel. They served alongside New Life Church of the Nazarene in Medford during its City Care community outreach, as part of a year-long cohort on church multiplication and evangelism.
What My Grandparents Taught Me About Pastoral Ministry
In a Gospel Coalition essay, a pastor recalls the near-daily lunches he spent with his grandparents during high school and college summers. Looking back after years at hospital beds and with grieving families, he says they taught him to slow down, listen and simply be present with people.
Christian Metal
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomes What Lies Below with the official video for "Return To Nothing."
Review: Omegashift – The Burden of Storms
Heaven's Metal reviews The Burden of Storms, the second album from Norwegian doom band Omegashift, due Nov. 20 on Nordic Mission. The reviewer praises its heavy, slow riffs paired with strong melodies, female vocals and a hopeful message, starting with lead single 'While Men Slept.'
SAVE US - No Holding Back
SAVE US shares "No Holding Back" from its Solid State album Death To Something, out now.
News: Heal the Hurt release new single ‘Afraid of Silence’
Heal the Hurt released the single 'Afraid of Silence' on Oct. 15, following 'Critical Error,' ahead of the band's No Hope in Hell headlining tour. The song tackles burnout, digital dependence and the fear that stepping away means becoming irrelevant.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet released an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper," written by John L. Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper.
Feature: Trans-Siberian Orchestra interview with Al Pitrelli
Heaven's Metal sat down with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli for a 24-minute video interview about TSO's 2026 tour. Pitrelli tells stories including breaking his leg and tearing his ACL during a guitar solo and the night he thought he had died on stage.
Meadows “Desert Walker” is out now
Facedown Records' Meadows released Desert Walker, an album about walking through the wilderness that blends crushing heaviness with themes of isolation and redemption.
Cody Bonnette on The History of As Cities Burn and their New Album
HM Magazine's podcast talks with Cody Bonnette of As Cities Burn about the band's history and new album.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline, who haven't performed together in nearly 20 years, reunited for Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke, playing their songs in a plane's cockpit.
Peter Espevoll from Extol on the Band’s Legacy and their New Album
HM Magazine talks with Extol's Peter Espevoll about the Norwegian band's legacy, its relationship with the black metal scene and its new album.
Splitcast - Art Official (Official Song Stream Video)
Indie Vision Music has shared a song stream for Splitcast's new track 'Art Official,' which opens its compilation Fighting From the Ground Up Vol. 5. The compilation was released Oct. 23 as a name-your-price Bandcamp download.
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
He Is Mighty, a new Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado, released a three-song EP on Sept. 4 mixing clean and harsh vocals.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
Fortuna Investments founder Justus Parmar tells Chris Voss how the Black Swan Method changed his negotiating, from focusing on his own goals to first understanding the other side. He says tactical empathy helped him build trust and protect business relationships.