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Washington County declines DOJ request to send election monitors
Anthropic reveals rapid revenue gains and larger losses in stock market filing
Oil Dips from 6 Month High as Officials Meet in Tehran
Anticipated heavy rain moving over Hawaiian Islands this week prompts flood watch
Pope’s visit confirmed: ‘I look forward to returning to Latin America’
NW Arkansas
Sanders Announces Benton as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on October 28
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Benton the state's "Capital for a Day" on Oct. 28, bringing senior state officials to town to meet with local leaders. Her proclamation highlights Benton's Civil War history, Niloak Pottery, the Royal Theatre and the Salt Bowl rivalry with Bryant. Benton is the 28th city in the program under Sanders.
Washington County declines DOJ request to send election monitors
Washington County's election commission voted unanimously Monday to decline a U.S. Justice Department request to place election monitors in polling places on Election Day. Elections director Jennifer Price said DOJ made the request last week without giving a reason, and commissioners cited the short notice as part of their decision. The meeting in Fayetteville drew a large crowd.
Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners
Gov. Sanders announced the winners of the My Natural State Story contest, which invited Arkansas students to write about their outdoor experiences and encourage others to spend more time outside and off screens. The contest was run with the Department of Education, Game & Fish Commission and Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism. Sanders said the students' stories show how getting outside builds confidence and strengthens families.
Off-duty Washington County deputy shoots 18-year-old in Fayetteville, police say
An off-duty Washington County sheriff's deputy shot an 18-year-old man in Fayetteville on Sunday night while intervening with people reportedly setting off fireworks from a vehicle near Eastpoint Drive and South Roberts Road. The young man drove himself to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Fayetteville police are investigating and have not said why the deputy fired or identified him.
Hogs’ Comeback Bid Falls Short in Starkville
Arkansas volleyball rallied from two sets down for the second straight match and forced a fifth set at Mississippi State, but fell 15-7 in the decider. Freshman Paisley Pavliska came off the bench for a career-high 14 kills, senior Lakin Laurendine added 14, and setter Kiki Remensperger returned with a 41-assist double-double. The loss drops the Razorbacks to 10-10.
Arkansans get ready to vote on who will be governor for the next four years
Arkansans vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the midterms, including the race for governor for 2026-2030. Incumbent Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders faces Democrat state Sen. Fredrick Love, who opposes her LEARNS Act, and Libertarian Colt Shelby, who also criticizes the school voucher program and calls for more transparency. The guide outlines where each candidate stands.
#12/13 Arkansas Rallies to Beat #15/12 Gonzaga in Exhibition
The No. 12/13 Razorbacks beat No. 15/12 Gonzaga 76-72 in an exhibition at Bud Walton Arena, sealed by freshman Davion Thompson's late step-back three. Arkansas erased a 10-point first-half deficit with back-to-back 9-0 runs around halftime, outscoring Gonzaga 24-3 over nearly nine minutes, then held off an 11-2 Bulldogs push.
Arkansas lawmakers discuss prison reform and transitional housing solutions
Arkansas legislative Judiciary Committee members met Monday at the Capitol to discuss ways to reduce demand for prison beds. Sen. Clarke Tucker presented four draft reform bills, including pre-release credits for transitional housing or home detention, easier record sealing and more chances for probationers and parolees to finish sentences early. Co-chair Sen. Alan Clark said the state does need more beds but the focus now is reducing how many are needed.
No. 20 Women’s Golf Closes Fall Season at East Lake Cup
No. 20 Arkansas women's golf is making its East Lake Cup debut in Atlanta, closing its fall season against USC, Oklahoma State and Eastern Michigan. Monday's stroke-play round sets seeding for match play Tuesday, with coverage on Golf Channel from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Hogs earned the spot with their first-ever NCAA semifinal run last season.
‘The Carpenters Songbook’ tells the duo’s story at Walton Arts Center
"The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration" comes to Walton Arts Center for one night next week, telling the story of Karen and Richard Carpenter, who scored 13 top-10 songs in the 1970s. It comes from the creative team behind "The Simon and Garfunkel Story," led by Dean Elliott. In a KUAF interview, Elliott recalls growing up in the UK hearing "Close to You" on his mother's record player.
One person killed in Sunday morning house fire in Washington County
One person died in an early-morning house fire Sunday in the Summers area of Washington County. The Lincoln Fire Department said crews were called to the 21,000 block of North Road around 1:30 a.m., but the fire was too intense for firefighters to get inside. Investigators are still working to find the cause.
In Arkansas’ US Senate race, rivals paint Cotton as not focused on the state
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton is seeking re-election against Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin, who argue he has become a national figure who neglects Arkansas. Both point to his refusal to debate them, and Democrats believe Trump's low approval and affordability worries make the race competitive in a state Republicans have dominated for more than a decade.
Hawaii
Anticipated heavy rain moving over Hawaiian Islands this week prompts flood watch
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all the main Hawaiian Islands through Thursday, Oct. 29, as a nearly stationary trough brings abundant tropical moisture. Heavy showers with intense rain rates and isolated thunderstorms may begin Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday evening. Flood-prone roads and low-lying areas may be closed.
Transforming ocean policy at the intersection of science and law
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching a Center for Ocean Policy that joins its Department of Oceanography and the William S. Richardson School of Law. The center aims to tackle ocean and climate challenges through combined science and legal expertise, with students working on clinics, capstone projects and advocacy. The Healy Foundation has partnered with UH Mānoa on the effort.
Federal funding available for Hawaiʻi communities exploring energy resilience
Hawaiʻi communities and organizations can get up to $50,000 for local energy resilience planning through the federal Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project, which also provides technical expertise. Past Hawaiʻi projects studied resilience hubs in Hauʻula and Kahikinui, backup power on Molokaʻi and microgrid sites on Oʻahu. The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office helps applicants through the process.
UH West Oʻahu student’s LANI selected for Hawaiʻi International Film Festival
UH West Oʻahu student Christian Villavicencio's short documentary LANI has been selected for the 46th Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. Made for a creative media class, it follows Tagiralani "Lani" Luafalealo, the first Samoan woman to play in the LPGA. Because HIFF dropped its University Showcase category, the student film competed against seasoned professionals.
A brown water advisory issued for south-facing shores
A brown water advisory has been issued at Pakala (Makaweli) on Kauaʻi. The Department of Health advises staying out of brown or murky water for 48-72 hours after heavy rain because it may carry higher pollutant levels, and to avoid freshwater streams and ponds to prevent leptospirosis.
News Release – DOH Announces Recipient of 2026 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award on World AIDS Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health's Harm Reduction Services Branch named Peter Tuiolosega Silva the recipient of the 2026 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his contributions to HIV services in Hawaiʻi. The award will be presented at the World AIDS Day ceremony at Church of the Crossroads in Honolulu on Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Clemson takes two-shot lead in Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER
With heavy rain forecast for Maui, coaches moved the first round of the Kāʻanapali Classic men's college golf tournament up to Sunday. No. 26 Clemson shot 2-under 282 at Royal Kāʻanapali for a two-shot lead over No. 12 Georgia, the only team under par in the 20-team field. Clemson's Hampton Roberts leads individually with a 4-under 67.
Nearly $4.4M federal grant expands college pathways for Hawaiʻi Island students
UH Mānoa has won a $4.37 million federal GEAR UP grant to help 840 students from rural Hawaiʻi Island communities prepare for and succeed in college. The seven-year project runs through 2032 and serves students at seven schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa, starting in seventh grade and continuing into their first year of college. Only 19 such partnership grants were awarded nationally this year.
Business
Anthropic reveals rapid revenue gains and larger losses in stock market filing
Anthropic has publicly filed for a U.S. stock market listing under the symbol ANT, in what could be one of the largest debuts ever. The prospectus shows revenue rising from $386 million in 2024 to $4.585 billion in 2025 and $16.286 billion in the first half of 2026, alongside an $80 billion net loss for that half. The company says it has more than 14,000 enterprise customers.
ESM is first European supranational issuer to settle DLT-based bond issuance on Eurosystem’s Pontes platform with Bundesbank and Clearstream
The European Stability Mechanism priced a €1 billion digital benchmark bond, the first DLT-based bond by a European supranational issuer to settle through the Eurosystem's Pontes platform in central bank money. The Bundesbank is issuing and paying agent and Clearstream runs the digital infrastructure, with DZ Bank and Société Générale advising. The Bundesbank says it marks Europe's wholesale digital finance moving from pilots to live use.
Anthropic's IPO puts power in the hands of founders, giving everyday shareholders little voice
Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows its seven co-founders, including CEO Dario Amodei and President Daniela Amodei, will control a new "Founder LLC" holding 50.1% of shareholder voting power. The company says that lets them decide all matters put to a stockholder vote for the foreseeable future. CNBC notes the structure leaves institutional and retail investors with little say.
Introducing a Voluntary Exit Offer - The Official Microsoft Blog
Microsoft is offering a time-limited Voluntary Exit Offer to eligible employees at level 70 and below in participating teams in Canada, India, the UK and the US. Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said it gives people considering leaving a chance to go now with financial support and career planning help, and gives teams another way to adjust their workforce. It builds on a Voluntary Retirement Program from earlier this year.
JetBlue posts bigger loss on fuel costs, but CEO says margins improving
JetBlue posted a third-quarter net loss of $257 million, up from $143 million a year earlier, as its fuel bill rose 61% to $868 million. CEO Joanna Geraghty said resilient demand and strong yields let the airline recover more of the fuel cost than expected, and that momentum carried into the fourth quarter. Shares rose about 11% after hours after hitting a new low earlier Monday.
Joint statement from HM Treasury and Department of Finance Canada
The UK Treasury and Canada's Department of Finance said they will develop two distinct but complementary defence-financing institutions rather than merge them: the Multilateral Defence Mechanism and the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The two governments said the institutions will work in close partnership on industrial priorities, investment and strategic financing to strengthen allied defence capabilities.
Wendy’s store closures: Franchisee could close another 60 locations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy's largest franchisees, is seeking court approval to close between 20 and 60 more restaurants through Nov. 13 as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed in September. Meritage operated 314 Wendy's locations at the time of filing and has already closed 33 underperforming stores. Specific locations have not been named.
Scott Bessent says Iran's economy is 'collapsing' as Treasury tightens financial vise
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran's economy is "collapsing" as the administration tightens financial pressure on Tehran. On the Brian Kilmeade Show he described an eight-week Treasury effort called Operation Economic Outcast, which builds on a blockade and targets foreign banking channels that have kept Iran connected to the global economy.
How parents can claim their child's Trump Account, possible $1,000 seed contribution
More than 60 million of the nearly 70 million Trump Accounts created since July 4 were set up automatically, so parents and guardians need to claim them. The tax-advantaged investment accounts for children under 18 include a one-time $1,000 federal contribution for citizens born from 2025 through 2028, and some private donors are adding money for certain ages. The article explains how to claim an account.
AI is helping decide what you pay, and you can’t see the math
Quartz looks at how companies from McDonald's and Walmart to Instacart and Uber use AI to set prices, sometimes based on estimates of what shoppers will pay. A Reuters investigation found McDonald's pricing engine calculated an "optimal price" for every item at every location. The FTC has warned companies to disclose personalized pricing, and consumers are pushing back.
Entrepreneurship might be the key to a longer life
A study from Stevens Institute of Technology, published Oct. 22 in the Journal of Business, found self-employed people may live longer. Researchers examined 20 years of data on 27,501 Americans aged 50 and older and found entrepreneurs had a 10% lower risk of premature death, even after adjusting for age, income, wealth and education.
Tech
Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
With the 27.2 software updates released Monday, Apple's Siri AI is now available in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Apple describes Siri AI as a reimagined, more conversational Siri built on Apple Intelligence that uses personal context across messages, email and photos while protecting privacy, and can take actions across apps.
Former GitHub CEO launches rival platform built for AI coding agents
Former GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke's startup Entire unveiled a Git forge for hosting, reviewing and building code, aimed at teams whose AI agents write code faster than people can review it. Its "Trails" feature replaces the pull request, which Dohmke says has become "an audit log that only the agent reads." The launch comes two days before GitHub's Universe conference.
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Apple unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, a thinner and lighter body, and water and dust resistance. It adds a landscape 12MP Center Stage camera and runs iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders start Wednesday, Oct. 28, with availability Friday, Nov. 6.
Uh-oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
Early buyers of Apple's $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo are reporting inner screens cracking after hours or days of use, according to Bloomberg, with some hearing a loud crunch before a crack appears; 404 Media reported deep creases. Apple told Bloomberg it is aware of an issue affecting the inner display on a small number of units.
Our newest AI Quest: Mapping the human brain
Google launched "Polar Peaks," the third quest in its AI Quests series built with the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, which teaches students aged 11 to 14 how AI works. The new quest has students explore how AI can speed up mapping the human brain. More than 400,000 quests have been completed in 10 languages, and Google is also releasing teacher training modules.
Apple addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates
Apple's security notes for Monday's updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS and Safari list at least 329 unique vulnerabilities fixed. The patches include iOS 27.2 and an iOS 26.7.2 update for older devices, so users are urged to update.
AI Release Highlights Q3 2026
SAP says 45,000 cloud customers now use its AI tools, and in the third quarter it expanded its Joule Assistants and added dozens of specialized agents. Its new Joule Work interface lets people describe goals while assistants coordinate agents to do tasks such as fixing billing errors, spotting supply shortages and planning maintenance, with human oversight and audit trails.
Apple’s iOS 27.2 update offers major Siri AI upgrades, dual camera support for FaceTime
Apple's iOS 27.2 brings broader Siri AI upgrades, letting Siri draw on things like Safari history, message photos and calendar invitees, with controls over which apps it can access. FaceTime now supports using the front and rear cameras at once, and users can add a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner to a call. Both callers need the 27.2 update for dual-camera FaceTime.
Amazon's pro bono program surpasses 90,000 hours of free legal service across six continents
Amazon's pro bono legal program has provided more than 90,000 hours of free legal help since 2014, with over 2,500 legal and policy professionals volunteering in 26 countries. Highlights in its 2026 report include a legal clinic for scam victims and work helping veterans upgrade their discharges.
Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
Sucker Punch Productions, maker of Ghost of Yōtei, laid off 24 workers on Monday, Aftermath reports, out of roughly 200 staff. A memo cited market challenges and the needs of its next project. The cuts come weeks after a well-received expansion and just over a week before Sony's quarterly earnings.
Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers
Databricks co-founder Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji, who helped land the company's first big deals, tells TechCrunch that startups wrongly assume good technology sells itself to large enterprises. Databricks is now valued at $190 billion with more than 70% of the Fortune 500 as customers, and he shares what it took to win those contracts.
XLE & Oil
Oil Dips from 6 Month High as Officials Meet in Tehran
Oil slipped from a six-month high Monday, with Brent settling near $116 a barrel, as officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey went to Tehran to revive talks aimed at preventing wider Middle East escalation. Iran's president said the country would back "any understanding" leading to regional unity. Bank of America's Francisco Blanch said the market may see dialogue as a positive sign.
EQT Announces Strategic Acquisition of Range Resources, Creating America’s Undisputed Natural Gas Champion
EQT agreed to buy Range Resources in an all-stock deal that would create the leading U.S. natural gas company, with a combined enterprise value over $50 billion. The companies say the merger creates America's largest vertically integrated natural gas producer, with deep inventory, low costs and the country's largest gas marketing platform.
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve drops to 44-year low amid global supply disruptions
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to about 282.6 million barrels in the week ending Oct. 23, its lowest level since October 1982, according to Energy Department data released Monday. It has dropped about 132.8 million barrels since the conflict involving Iran began in late February, after the U.S. committed to release up to 172 million barrels.
Iran War Pushes Trump's Average Gasoline Prices Above Biden's
Regular gasoline has averaged $3.472 a gallon during President Trump's second term, edging past the $3.471 average under Biden, according to AAA data cited by Reuters. AAA's national average was about $4.29 on Monday, up from $3.05 a year earlier, driven largely by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began in February.
The Iran War Just Added $39 Billion to the World's LNG Bill
Rystad Energy estimates global LNG importers will pay at least $39 billion more for supplies in 2026 despite buying 60.7 million tonnes less, as Qatari and UAE exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted. Total costs are expected to reach $256 billion, 18% above the pre-war estimate.
Alleged Russian Funding Prompts Executive Exodus at U.S. LNG Firm
The top executives of Polar LNG, a U.S. startup planning an LNG project on Alaska's North Slope, have all resigned just six months after its launch. They say they quit in September after learning that Russia's Novatek was at least partly funding the company.
Ovintiv expands Montney oil position with $890 million Logan Energy acquisition
Ovintiv agreed to buy Canadian producer Logan Energy for about $890 million (C$1.26 billion) in cash, including net debt, expanding its position in the Montney formation. The deal adds about 266,000 net acres and 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2027.
ConocoPhillips announces Canadian job cuts as restructuring continues
ConocoPhillips will cut jobs in Canada starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, affecting employees and contractors, as it continues restructuring after its Marathon Oil acquisition. The company did not say how many positions are affected; in 2025 it outlined plans to cut its global workforce by 20% to 25%.
Pentagon's Venezuelan Oil Partner Boosts Output
North American Blue Energy Partners, which is working with the U.S. government to develop Venezuelan oil fields, is deploying a sixth drilling rig, a person familiar with its operations said. CEO Alejandro Betancourt said its western Venezuela production hit a record 115,000 barrels a day Friday, as he hosted a State Department delegation.
Asia Needs $1 Trillion a Year to Avoid the Next Energy Shock
OilPrice.com reports that Asia, the region hit hardest by the months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz, faces trillions of dollars in investment needs to shore up energy security as demand keeps rising. Before the war about 80% of the oil and 90% of the gas moving through the strait went to Asia.
Petrobras CEO challenges market selloff following Brazil’s election
Petrobras shares fell about 10% Monday after President Lula won re-election, defeating Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday's runoff. CEO Magda Chambriard told Reuters the drop was speculative and that the company's business and investment opportunities remain strong.
Egypt Votes to Defend Saudi Arabia, Risking Houthi Fire
Egypt's parliament authorized military support to defend Saudi Arabia on Monday, the same day Yemen's Houthis claimed unconfirmed attacks on pumping stations along the kingdom's East-West crude pipeline and on Riyadh's airport. President Sisi has said Egyptian help will be limited to defending Saudi territory, with no attacks inside Yemen.
Chainlink
Chainlink CustodySync To Connect Institutional Assets With DeFi Lending Markets
Chainlink introduced CustodySync, which lets institutions borrow against digital assets in DeFi lending markets while the assets stay with their qualified custodian. Anchorage Digital is the launch partner, linking its Atlas Collateral Management product. The system keeps custodians and lending protocols in sync on balances, prices and loan-to-value ratios.
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' Azor Barros to discuss AI's growing role in payments. The panel looked at how AI integration could reshape the global financial system.
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
LG CNS, the technology arm of South Korea's LG Group, has partnered with Chainlink to help build Korea's $70 billion digital asset market with Chainlink oracle services. LG CNS leads the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform and aims to develop regulated solutions and technical standards.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
In a new video, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why security, reliability and institutional-grade features matter for cross-chain interoperability. He argues CCIP 2.0 provides the infrastructure to move tokenized assets securely across blockchains for global finance.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing data for GOVY, its continuously rolling tokenised U.S. Treasury product. The regulated platform wants the data to support lending, treasury management and other on-chain collateral uses.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review says more than $15 billion in token value has migrated to its cross-chain infrastructure in 2026, and that it has enabled over $36 trillion in cumulative transaction value. CCIP 2.0 added new security, compliance and settlement controls, while LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22 with bearish momentum.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar joined Sergey Nazarov at Sibos 2026 to discuss bringing tokenization to market scale. They covered DTCC's Collateral AppChain, 24/7 collateral management, interoperability and the infrastructure linking traditional markets with blockchains.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Andrew McCormick, Chainlink Labs' head of institutional and market development, told the Thinking Crypto podcast that Chainlink is "the connection between blockchains and the real world." He discussed how institutions use Chainlink to tokenize assets and the Sibos launch of CCIP 2.0 with partners including Fidelity International, AWS and Google Cloud.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six blockchain organizations, including Chainlink Labs, the Cardano Foundation, Hedera, Aptos Labs, Ava Labs and the Stellar Development Foundation, urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities. Their joint Oct. 20 letter came as the agency's comment period on proposed crypto rules closed.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin has partnered with Chainlink, integrating CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tools so cross-chain functions and programmable compliance can be built into token workflows. OpenZeppelin also set up a migration path from its Defender platform to the Chainlink Runtime Environment.
Chainlink Partnership Targets Institutional Tokenization in Japan
Japan's Pacific Meta partnered with Chainlink Labs, adopting CCIP as its preferred interoperability solution and listing Chainlink ACE on its marketplace for Japanese institutions. Blockonomi notes no launch customers or timeline were named, and LINK traded around $12.30 that day.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta has signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs and chosen CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution. The company, which has supported over 300 projects in 41 countries, aims to help Japanese financial institutions adopt tokenized assets, onchain identity and compliance tools.
Patriots
Patriots Sign LB Jose Ramirez to the Practice Squad; Release OL Jacob Rizy from the Practice Squad; Release P Bryce Baringer from Injured Reserve List
The Patriots re-signed linebacker Jose Ramirez to the practice squad, released offensive lineman Jacob Rizy from the practice squad and released punter Bryce Baringer from injured reserve. Ramirez, 27, has played two games for New England this season on defense and special teams after joining on Sept. 1.
Patriots injury updates: News on Alijah Vera-Tucker, Ben Brown, and others
Mike Vrabel said guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, should return this season, though he'll miss at least four games. Guard Ben Brown returned to practice Monday, as the Patriots came back from their weekend off ahead of a bonus practice day.
Navy-Notre Dame Brings College Football Tradition and Patriots History to Gillette Stadium
Navy and Notre Dame will play at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, the first time in the nearly century-old rivalry that it comes to Foxborough. Patriots.com looks back at players from both schools who left a mark on the franchise, including Notre Dame's David Givens, a clutch postseason receiver drafted in 2002.
Mike Vrabel seemingly unhappy with $250,000 fine being leaked to media
Mike Vrabel was reportedly fined $250,000 for conduct toward officials after a 15-yard penalty in the win at Buffalo, with the fine held in abeyance pending good behavior; Philadelphia's Nick Sirianni and the Jets' Aaron Glenn were also fined. Asked Monday, Vrabel said he can't comment publicly and appeared unhappy the fine was leaked.
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 the undermanned Patriots fought hard on a short week but their stars needed to elevate a depleted roster in the 30-24 loss in Chicago. It breaks down Drake Maye's performance, the defense and quick-hit film notes.
How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins in Week 8: Time, channel, stream and more
The 4-3 Patriots visit the 1-5 Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hard Rock Stadium after a Thursday-night loss to the Bears, while Miami is coming off a 28-25 win over the Jets. New England has struggled in Miami, going 3-10 at the stadium since 2013, and is dealing with several key injuries.
Patriots Women’s Association Donates $25,000 to Women’s Lunch Place | In the Community
The Patriots Women's Association, made up of the wives and partners of Patriots players, coaches and staff, joined the New England Patriots Foundation for their annual visit to Women’s Lunch Place. The group volunteered and donated $25,000 to the organization.
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte trade is turning out better than expected
Chowder and Champions argues the Patriots' preseason trade of receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston for Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick is working out better than expected. Boutte has been a nonfactor for the Texans, even as A.J. Brown has struggled and Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins are on injured reserve.
Patriots must resist the Maxx Crosby trade temptation ahead of the deadline
Musket Fire argues the Patriots should resist trading for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby before the Nov. 10 deadline. The team's pass rush has been efficient as a group effort without a superstar, and cheaper alternatives may be available.
Gabe Jacas has gone from Patriots concern to potential Rookie of the Year threat
Second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas, who missed much of the spring over a rookie contract dispute, has become one of the Patriots' best defenders through seven games. Musket Fire argues he belongs in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation despite a costly late-hit penalty on Caleb Williams in Thursday's loss to the Bears.
Rust or real concern? Why A.J. Brown's Patriots start is so baffling
A.J. Brown has nine catches on 20 targets for 101 yards and no touchdowns in parts of three games with the Patriots after a high-ankle sprain sidelined him. Chowder and Champions says drops and poor separation are worrying but it's too early to give up on him.
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 the Bears' 30-24 win, saying the quarterback who won and didn't turn it over takes it "by decision." Phil Perry said Maye, last year's MVP runner-up, played well aside from one mistake, repeatedly escaping Chicago's blitzes.
Movies
Laika and Fathom Take Legal Action to Stop ‘Wildwood’ Screenings at L.A.’s Bruin Theatre
Laika and distributor Fathom Entertainment say they have taken legal action to stop the newly reopened Bruin Theatre in Westwood from showing "Wildwood," citing concerns about operator Rui Pereira's history of controversial comments and behavior. IndieWire confirmed screenings continued through at least Sunday, and the theater's site still listed daily shows.
Netflix Announces the Start of Production on 'Jotadé', the Adaptation of Santiago Díaz’s Novel
Netflix has started production on Jotadé, a four-episode Spanish crime thriller based on Santiago Díaz's novel and set in Madrid. Daniel Calparsoro directs, and the cast includes Isaac Díaz, Aura Garrido, Jose Coronado and Money Heist's Jaime Lorente.
Olivia Colman’s Thrilling New Fairytale Officially Becomes a Box Office Sleeper Hit
Last weekend's box office saw Street Fighter drop 72% to $8.6 million in its second weekend, while DC's horror film Clayface took the top spot and documentary You Can See Everything grew. Collider highlights Wicker, a fairytale based on Ursula Wills' short story The Wicker Husband, which finished fifth despite opening in fewer theaters.
This Diwali, Home Is Where the Heart Is: Netflix Announces a Heartwarming New Film ‘Dilwali Diwali’ Premiering 5 November
Netflix will premiere Dilwali Diwali on Nov. 5, a family film from Terribly Tiny Tales about a son who returns from abroad for Diwali after buying his Punjabi parents a high-rise apartment, only to find a new home doesn't bring the happiness he expected. Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli star, and Ritesh Menon directs.
‘Elastic Hearts’ Filmmakers Claim Their Movie Was Denied a Texas Tax Incentive Over Abortion Storyline
The makers of indie film "Elastic Hearts," starring Cole Sprouse and Dean Norris, say Texas denied them a film incentive grant over its storyline about a 19-year-old who travels out of state for an abortion. Texas rules let the film commission reject projects for content that portrays the state negatively; the grant can be worth up to 31%.
Netflix Confirms New K-Pop Audition Series ‘We Go High’ and Opens Casting for Arts High School’s Brightest Stars
Netflix Korea announced We Go High, a K-pop girl group audition series set at an arts high school, and opened applications to first- and second-year students at arts and entertainment high schools, plus students entering them in 2027. Producers Park Jin-kyung and Lee Jae-seok of Monsterahaus will direct, and Netflix signed an agreement with SM C&C to support the group that forms.
James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Experiment: What’s Working, What Isn’t, and What’s Next
Four years after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, IndieWire assesses what is working and what isn't in their plan to lift DC out of second place behind Marvel. The piece reviews the studio's troubled 2010s and how long it took for the pair's first projects to reach audiences.
How The Red Rising Movie Will Differ From Hunger Games And The Long Walk
Director Francis Lawrence, who made most of the Hunger Games films and The Long Walk, told /Film how his upcoming Red Rising adaptation differs from them. He calls Pierce Brown's story "an amazing infiltration story" about a hero sneaking into a higher class and coming to like the enemy.
Possible Love
Empire calls Possible Love, Lee Chang-dong's first film since 2018's Burning, exceptionally good. The drama follows two couples from opposite sides of South Korea's class divide, including a laid-off autoworker haunted by a deadly police raid on striking colleagues, and explores labor struggles and the ethics of documentary filmmaking.
CIFF 2026: Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors, A Bit of Light and Love is the Monster
RogerEbert.com reviews four Chicago International Film Festival titles, led by Lav Diaz's Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors, a spiritual follow-up to Magellan. It is set in the Philippines in 1617, where a Spanish priest forces enslaved men to haul marble through bandit country while he jails a beloved local healer.
Lorcana & SWU
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 says 20 reprints in the set get new art, a detail he added to make the set more fun to collect.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Disney Lorcana's official release notes for Hyperia City explain the set's rules changes, new mechanics and the reasoning behind them. Ravensburger points players to the Comprehensive Rules and the Lorcana Companion app for more detail.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth main set, Homeworlds, released Oct. 9 with 260 new cards, the new Fortify keyword, two new token cards and a new prestige style, marking the game's third year. Cards focus on planets, creatures and traits such as Gungan, Wookiee, Ewok and Imperial, and for the first time some cards depend on your base's location. Its two spotlight decks feature Chewbacca and Grand Moff Tarkin.
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 foil playmat online through a random-draw system. Fans can enter from 9 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 31, to 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 1, by signing up for an EQL account.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards from Star Wars: Unlimited's Homeworlds set, which added the Fortify keyword for upgrading your base, Beast and Weakness tokens and new card treatments. Showcase cards such as Asajj Ventress lead the list, while serialized cards like Yanna, Sanctuary Elder, limited to 250 copies, are too scarce to have clear prices yet.
A Coco Themed Deck
Disney Lorcana's official site shares a Coco-themed deck for Hyperia City built around Héctor, Miguel and singer synergies. It pairs Ancestral Guitar with Ernesto de la Cruz – Ruthless Musician to turn any character into a Singer the villain can banish.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games explains how new players should start with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons 2027, a smaller set of fan-favorite characters arriving Nov. 20. Its cards are designed to match standard sets in power, making it a re-entry point for returning players too.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
The Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and the I2I foil playmat went on sale Oct. 16 at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, World of Disney in Disneyland Paris and DisneyStore.co.uk. The collection reimagines characters from the tale as Lorcana glimmers.
First Cards for Star Wars Unlimited’s Icons 2027 Edition Revealed
The first cards for Star Wars Unlimited's Icons 2027 Edition have been revealed, just after Homeworlds launched. Icons is designed to ease new and returning players in, with a starter box and boosters that skip overly complex cards.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed the second Illustrious rare for 2027's Into the Inkdark: a reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence, limited to 23 serial-numbered copies. Illustrious rares will only come in Collector Booster packs debuting in February 2027, six per set.
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Big Boss Battle reviews the two Homeworlds pre-constructed decks for Star Wars Unlimited, built around Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca. Each includes a leader, base, tokens, a 50-card deck and a booster pack, and they win in very different ways.
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, the third such box after Wilds Unknown and Attack of the Vine. The set takes the game to a metropolis named for the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio, with new mechanics and art.
Faith
Pope’s visit confirmed: ‘I look forward to returning to Latin America’
The Holy See Press Office confirmed Pope Leo XIV's Nov. 6-17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru will go ahead as scheduled. The Vatican said the visit will strengthen ties with local churches and bring a message of faith, hope and peace, and the Pope said he looks forward to returning to Latin America.
Erika Kirk decries online 'counterfeit' Christianity in Liberty University speech
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk urged Christians at Liberty University's convocation to reject the "counterfeit" Christianity offered online. It was her first visit to her alma mater since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in September 2025. She said calling yourself a Christian and living in obedience to Christ are not necessarily the same thing.
Vatican collection for Ukraine: ‘A beautiful witness of the Church'
Trucks are leaving Rome's Basilica of St Sophia with about 600 boxes of winter clothing, blankets, linens and food for Ukraine, gathered Oct. 22-24 from Holy See employees. The drive was organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity with the Vatican City Governorate, and the supplies will go to church charities in Kyiv.
Afghan Christian TV channel launches to share the Gospel despite Taliban restrictions
Mozhda TV, described by its founders as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began satellite broadcasts Saturday, carrying Christian programming to Afghanistan in local languages despite Taliban restrictions. Church leaders and mission partners marked the launch, calling it the fruit of decades of prayer.
IMB missionary sees God at work through new believer and local church
An IMB missionary in a Muslim-majority South Asian city describes how Maryam, a local believer who once distrusted Muslims, began sharing the gospel with Muslim women in a park, eventually on her own. The missionary sees it as a sign of God at work through new believers and the local church.
Hillsong Worship Returns with New Music after Years of Scandal
Hillsong Worship has released Holy Is The Name, its first live recording since 2018, after years of scandal at the Australian church. Longtime member Jad Gillies told The Christian Post the hard season has been an opportunity to reset, and the EP focuses on songs that declare who God is.
Geneva Benefits Group Applauds Passage of Clergy Act
The Clergy Act, signed by President Trump on Oct. 20 after the House passed it in April and the Senate passed it unanimously Sept. 30, gives clergy who opted out of Social Security a two-year window starting in 2029 to opt back in. PCA-affiliated Geneva Benefits Group applauded the law, saying many pastors regret that otherwise irreversible decision.
Why Does Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ Wear Skull Rings ‘Almost Every Day’?
Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in "The Chosen," explained in an Oct. 26 Instagram reel that he wears skull rings almost every day as part of the Christian practice of memento mori. He said the reminder that life is short has become deeply meaningful to him.
In Israel: The congregations that stayed
Writing from Efrat, Israel, a Baptist News Global columnist describes Arab-speaking Christian congregations in the Galilee who stayed through two years of war, sirens and evacuations. Pilgrims vanished and local economies went quiet, and the piece asks what their staying says about faith as a minority in a Jewish state.
US rabbi barred from entering Israel on trip to help Palestinians harvest olives
Rabbi Alissa Wise of Rabbis for Ceasefire was denied entry at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday and sent back to the U.S. while leading a Jewish delegation to help Palestinians with the West Bank olive harvest. It follows other incidents this season, including the detention of New York House nominee Brad Lander in the West Bank.
‘God Can Redeem Anyone’s Story’: Sight & Sound’s ‘Joshua—Live!’ Points Audiences to Jesus
Sight & Sound's Joshua—Live!, a filmed version of its stage musical, opens in theaters Oct. 30 as the company marks its 50th anniversary. The actress playing Rahab says audiences will see the spectacle of the show and a message about God's faithfulness and redemption.
Ministry Lessons from the Puritans (with Joel Beeke)
On TGC's Everyday Pastor podcast, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Joel Beeke about ministry lessons from the Puritans. Beeke explains why Puritan pastors prioritized prayer, personal holiness and applying Scripture to their congregations' lives.
Christian Metal
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomed What Lies Below to its roster with the official video for "Return to Nothing." The song's lyrics call listeners out of grief and burden to reclaim the light they lost.
News: Burn Eternal reunites KSE’s Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz
Former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones and guitarist-producer Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited in a new band, Burn Eternal, and signed with Metal Blade Records, with new music coming soon. The pair were behind Killswitch's 2002-2012 era, including the Grammy-nominated The End of Heartache and the platinum As Daylight Dies.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
SAVE US released a video for "No Holding Back" from its Solid State album "Death to Something," out now. The song urges a hurting friend to pour everything out instead of staying silent.
News: Set For The Fall release looking to be explosive
North Carolina hard rock band Set For The Fall has released I Said What I Said, its third album and first full-length in over seven years, via Vere Music. Opener "Product of Pressure," featuring TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, landed on several Apple Music rock, metal and Christian playlists, and the title track is climbing Spotify's Top Christian Rock chart.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet released an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper," written by John Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper. The animated video was directed by Jose Lun.
News: Devin Williams unleashes ‘Conquer the World Live’
Christian rocker and worship leader Devin Williams released a live album, Conquer the World Live, on Oct. 23, along with a live video for "Every Eye." It follows his "Be Glorified" video, which passed 100,000 YouTube views in its first month.
Nobody's Uncle launch Kickstarter for new album "Kiss the Son"
Michigan indie rock artist Nobody's Uncle launched a Kickstarter to fund the physical release of Kiss the Son, a 13-song follow-up to debut album Mercy Diorama. The title comes from Psalm 2, and the songs, rooted in Christian faith, examine what people trust in instead of surrendering to Christ.
Feature: Ignescent Interview with Heaven’s Metal
Ignescent founder and singer Jennifer Benson talks with Heaven's Metal about the band's latest album, Eternal, including the songs "Joker" and "Fearless," and working with Flyleaf's Sameer, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Bloodgood's Les Carlsen. She also discusses recording "Beyond Belief" for the soundtrack of the movie of the same name, a project featuring music from Petra.
Shaky Knees Festival 2026
HM Magazine covers Atlanta's sold-out Shaky Knees Festival, back in Piedmont Park for its 13th year. The three-day lineup spanned indie rock, punk, metal and hip-hop, headlined by The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots and Gorillaz, though Saturday was interrupted by a severe-weather evacuation.
Howard Gripp Honors His Mother's Faith And Influence With New Single "When I Was A Kid"
Christian Americana rocker Howard Gripp released "When I Was A Kid," featuring Benjy Gaither, on NRT Music, a song about the faith his choir-singing mother passed on to him. Co-written with Billy Smiley, it traces how he drifted from faith through rock bands and hard years before returning.
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 Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke series. The episode revisits the band's hits and its connection to MAF's ministry in Haiti.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Independent Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, plus 250,000 more across Apple Music and Amazon Music. Influenced by '90s alternative bands like Foo Fighters and Stone Temple Pilots, he says most of his songs are testimonies about spiritual battles and deliverance.
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. He now starts by understanding what the other side wants, and says tactical empathy helps him build trust and protect long-term relationships.