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Oil Slips as Iran Diplomacy Picks Up
Anthropic’s 97-page list of business risks is quadruple the length of other AI IPOs. What’s on it: weapons, blackmail, and more
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to lay off 25% of its workforce
Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states, accused of overcharging customers
Game Preview: Patriots at Dolphins | NFL Week 8
NW Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to lay off 25% of its workforce
The publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO Media, says it will lay off about 25% of the paper's workforce, or 28 people, at the end of the year. The company cited falling print circulation and advertising and the industry's shift to digital.
Arkansas leads the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings
Federal court data show Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in the third quarter of 2026, with 12. So far this year 32 Arkansas agricultural operations have filed, nearly matching all of 2025's 33, and the National Agricultural Law Center's Harrison Pittman explains how the reorganization process works.
Game Time Announcement: Auburn
Arkansas football's game at Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 7, will kick off at 11:45 a.m. on SEC Network. Auburn leads the all-time series 21-13-1, and before that trip the Hogs host Missouri in Fayetteville on Halloween to close out Homecoming Week.
ARDOT begins winter weather preparations across Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Transportation held a winter weather exercise on Oct. 27 with driver training, equipment checks and snowplow road tests. ARDOT says crews in Northwest Arkansas will hold their own training separately.
HogTown Rocks Out with ‘No Vacancy’ on Halloween
Cover band No Vacancy will headline HogTown on Maple Street on Halloween before the Razorbacks host Missouri. The free pregame event north of Razorback Stadium opens four hours before kickoff and runs until 15 minutes before the game.
Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the winners of the My Natural State Story contest, which asked Arkansas students to write about their outdoor experiences. The contest was run with the Department of Education, Game & Fish and the state parks department to encourage kids to spend more time outside and off screens.
Fayetteville homecoming parade set for Oct. 28
Fayetteville High School's homecoming parade leaves Harmon Field around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, heading to the downtown square for a pep rally. Homecoming wraps up Friday when the Bulldogs host Rogers Heritage at 7 p.m.
UofA Special Collections turns microfilm into searchable digital files
KUAF visits the University of Arkansas Special Collections at Mullins Library for National Archives Month to see how microfilm is turned into searchable digital files. Digital services head Martha A. Anderson walks through the step-by-step process of adding records to the digital archive.
Sanders Announces Benton as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on October 28
Gov. Sanders has proclaimed Benton the state's Capital for a Day on Oct. 28. The proclamation recounts the city's history, from the Civil War-era Fort Bussey to Niloak Pottery made from local clay.
Hawaii
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits; warning goes into effect later tonight
A high wind warning takes effect at 6 p.m. for the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits, replacing an earlier wind advisory. The National Weather Service expects southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph through noon Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Subaru Telescope on Maunakea to join NASA’s Roman Space Telescope in exploring the Universe
The Subaru Telescope on Maunakea will contribute 100 nights of observations to a partnership with NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which launched Aug. 30. Together they will study dark matter, dark energy and how common planets beyond our solar system are.
Some U.S. transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls
Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles are weighing fully automated trains with no operator on board, a step most U.S. transit systems haven't taken. Honolulu's rail line already runs that way, and the story looks at the debate over safety and whether the upfront cost pays off in labor savings.
DOH MARKS NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK WITH STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN, WEBINAR
The Hawaii Department of Health has launched a statewide lead-poisoning awareness campaign for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, with PSAs starring comedian Zavier Cummings (HowsDisGuy). It also hosts a free webinar with lead researcher Dr. Bruce Lanphear and urges families to test their keiki and check their homes.
UH Hilo opens doors for future nurses
UH Hilo's new High School Direct Entry pathway reserves nursing program seats for qualified Hawaii high school graduates, so they won't have to reapply as sophomores. Five new legislatively funded faculty positions grew the incoming class from 30 to 40 students, and the program plans to admit 50 next year.
Brown water advisory issued for Kaua‘i beach on south shore
A brown water advisory has been issued for Prince Kuhio Park on Kauai's south shore. The Department of Health says to stay out of brown or murky water for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rain and to avoid freshwater streams because of the risk of leptospirosis.
10/26/26 – MĀLAEKAHANA CONSTRUCTION BRINGS MONTHSLONG CLOSURE TO CASTLE BEACH PARKING LOT
The Castle Beach parking lot at Malaekahana State Recreation Area on Oahu is closed for construction that started Oct. 26 and should finish in the first half of 2027. State Parks says the project will enlarge the lot to 56 parking stalls.
TIM School enrollment continues upward trend
Undergraduate enrollment at UH Manoa's School of Travel Industry Management rose more than 13% this fall, after a 4.5% gain the year before. School leaders credit more community outreach, including more than 35 events.
UH Hilo alumnus connects community with Maunakea
UH Hilo alumnus Kaleo Pilago coordinates community, school and professional group visits to Maunakea for the Center for Maunakea Stewardship. The hands-on visits emphasize the mountain's cultural and historical significance.
Business
Anthropic’s 97-page list of business risks is quadruple the length of other AI IPOs. What’s on it: weapons, blackmail, and more
Anthropic has filed its long-awaited IPO prospectus with the SEC, and its list of risk factors runs to 97 pages. Fast Company notes that's far longer than other recent AI listings (21 to 42 pages) and includes risks from the technology itself, such as weapons misuse and blackmail.
Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states, accused of overcharging customers
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the chain mislabeled prices and overcharged shoppers for years without fixing the problem. Dollar General disputes the claims.
AI debt fears ease ahead of Oracle, Alphabet and Amazon updates. Here's what to watch.
Fears about AI-related debt have eased, partly because Meta's planned $95 billion stock offering narrowed its credit-default swap spreads. More tests come this week with Oracle's investor day and quarterly results from Alphabet and Amazon.
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
NPR's Planet Money looks at how Aldi became the fastest-growing grocery chain in America by keeping stores small and prices low. Aldi plans more than 3,000 U.S. locations by the end of 2028, and it did about $29 billion in U.S. sales in 2024.
Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related cases
Prediction market Polymarket says it has investigated dozens of midterm-election bets for possible insider trading or manipulation. At least two cases have been referred to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to a person familiar with the probes.
Ozempic is changing how Americans spend money, and the numbers are startling
About 11% of American adults now take a GLP-1 drug to lose weight, and it is changing what they buy. Fast Company runs through the spending shifts, from protein-heavy foods to apparel and jewelry.
Everyday fixes to make life easier for millions of Britons
Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the UK Chancellor unveiled five everyday fixes aimed at household costs. They include action on food and fuel, parental pay rights for more than 150,000 more parents a year, and an end to the Carer's Allowance cliff edge.
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, citing higher credit risk, according to the Bundesbank's October Bank Lending Survey. They eased standards for home loans and left consumer credit unchanged.
Social Security chief identifies 'first solution' as program faces funding concerns
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano said eliminating fraud, waste and abuse is the first step to protecting the program as funding concerns grow. He said the agency has reviewed its entire database and corrected records with missing death dates and citizenship data.
Trump administration may let more Russian diesel onto market, energy secretary tells CNBC
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC the U.S. may allow more Russian diesel onto the market depending on Moscow's behavior, calling the suspended sanctions an incentive to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian tanker Talisman is expected on the U.S. East Coast on Nov. 9.
Tech
We’re announcing Genie 4, our new world model for real-time interactive simulation.
Google announced Genie 4, a world model that generates interactive simulations in real time, now with native audio. Users can steer a scene with plain language, for example moving the camera, changing the weather or adding characters.
GM is embracing hybrids now
GM plans to invest more than $2 billion in the Lansing, Michigan, region, including $1.25 billion to prepare its Delta Township plant to build hybrids. It is working with the Energy Department to redirect a previously awarded grant toward that hybrid production.
NVIDIA and Oracle Expand NVIDIA Vera Rubin to Multi-Gigawatt Scale and Bring NVIDIA Vera CPU to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
NVIDIA and Oracle will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure superclusters with Vera Rubin NVL72 systems to multi-gigawatt scale. Vera Rubin NVL72 and NVIDIA's Vera CPUs are now generally available on OCI for AI training, inference and agent workloads.
iPhone Duo screen cracks: Serious issue or overblown? What we know
Some iPhone Duo owners report bright white lines on the inner display within hours of unboxing the new phone. Apple acknowledged an issue affecting a small number of units and is offering replacements, though the cause and failure rate are still unknown.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant
Bank of America emailed customers asking them not to share their banking username and password with AI assistants or agents that offer to act on their behalf. TechCrunch says more people are handing logins to AI tools, which risks the agent doing something the customer didn't intend.
8 examples of Gemini 4 Argon in action
Google showcased eight examples of its newest model, Gemini 4 Argon, which it calls its most intelligent yet. The examples range from deep research to interactive 3D design, with the model reasoning, coding and coordinating tools on multi-step tasks.
Why is there a random arm taking over the X composer?
Some X users are seeing a brief animation of an arm in the post composer pointing at the Promote button, which is shown to X Premium subscribers. X hasn't explained the test, and users are confused about whether it's a push for paid promotion.
An update from Amazon engineering leadership on the role of the developer in the age of AI
Amazon's senior engineers published an updated guideline for its software development engineers on how AI is changing their work. They say the role isn't defined by AI use and describe a 'Renaissance Developer' era.
iPhone 18e reportedly comes with 2nm A20 chip and 60Hz screen
A Weibo leaker says Apple's spring iPhone 18e will move to the 2nm A20 chip, up from the 17e's 3nm A19, but keep a 60Hz screen. The front camera could also get an upgrade.
Tech Moves: Xbox COO’s sudden departure; SeekOut leadership shakeup; Fred Hutch names VP
Xbox COO Helen Chiang has left Microsoft after 21 years, just months after taking the role in July, GeekWire reports. The Xbox reorganization has included about 3,200 job cuts, and the roundup also covers a leadership shakeup at SeekOut.
Introducing the Cloudflare PHP Capture the Flag challenge
Cloudflare launched a PHP Capture the Flag challenge after a turbulent week in internet security that included eight compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates and the php2shell PHP vulnerabilities. The company says it shipped mitigations and new WAF rules to block exploitation.
Fitbit Edge: Premium design for an active life
Google introduced the Fitbit Edge, a redesigned fitness tracker built for readability at a glance, durability and all-day comfort. Google says it reworked the device's shape, interactions and materials.
XLE & Oil
Oil Slips as Iran Diplomacy Picks Up
Oil prices fell as traders weighed diplomacy to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf and watched Israel's election. Brent dropped nearly 2% to settle below $114 a barrel, WTI settled just under $100, and gasoline and diesel futures fell about 3%.
Aramco Contains Fire Near Ras Tanura Oil Hub
Saudi Arabia contained a fire near Aramco facilities at Ras Tanura, its biggest oil export terminal, after an attack in the region early Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The extent of the damage was unclear, and Saudi energy sites have been hit repeatedly by Houthi attacks in recent weeks.
OPEC+ expected to hold December oil targets steady as supply disruptions persist
Seven core OPEC+ members are expected to keep December production targets unchanged when they meet Sunday, Nov. 1, people familiar with the talks told Reuters. Ongoing Middle East supply disruptions are complicating the group's planning.
Trump administration plans methane rule rollback to reduce oil and gas production costs
The Trump administration is preparing to ease federal methane emission rules for oil and gas producers, revising parts of the 2024 Biden-era regulations. The EPA estimates the changes could save the industry about $45 billion in compliance costs.
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 plants in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The work would add nearly 1.1 gigawatts of generating capacity.
US Crude Oil Inventories Buck Analyst Expectations
The American Petroleum Institute estimated U.S. crude inventories fell 2.031 million barrels in the week ending Oct. 23, after a 4.93 million-barrel draw the week before. Another 100,000 barrels left the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support commercial stocks.
The Diesel Crisis Is Here To Stay
Analysts expect the global diesel shortage to last well into 2027 because Middle East refineries damaged by Iranian strikes and Russian refineries are still offline. Stopgaps such as the Trump-Putin diesel deal aren't expected to ease the tight market much.
Russia’s Crude Exports Set to Fall as Diesel Production Rises
Russia's crude exports from its western ports could fall by up to 200,000 barrels a day in November as refiners make more diesel under the Oct. 9 U.S.-Russia diesel agreement, according to loading schedules cited by Reuters.
Canada advances $31 billion Pacific oil pipeline to diversify exports beyond the U.S.
Canada is fast-tracking the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, which would carry about 1 million barrels a day from Alberta to the Pacific Coast at an estimated cost of up to $31.2 billion. Construction could start in September 2027 as Ottawa tries to reduce its reliance on U.S. buyers, which take about 90% of Canadian crude exports.
EQT’s (NYSE:EQT) Q3 2026 sales top estimates
Natural gas producer EQT reported third-quarter revenue of $1.77 billion, up 1% from a year earlier and slightly above estimates. Adjusted earnings of $0.42 a share beat consensus by 16%. The results come a day after EQT agreed to buy Range Resources.
First NABEP Crude Cargo Under U.S. Agreement Arrives in Texas
Two tankers carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude from North American Blue Energy Partners arrived in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is the first cargo under the U.S. government's right to buy 20% of NABEP's output at cost.
Renewable energy expansion faces first annual slowdown in five years
Global renewable energy additions are expected to fall in 2026 for the first time in five years, IRENA chief Francesco La Camera said at Singapore International Energy Week. He blamed transmission bottlenecks, especially in China, and trade barriers.
Chainlink
Chainlink CustodySync To Connect Institutional Assets With DeFi Lending Markets
Chainlink introduced CustodySync, which lets institutions borrow from DeFi lending markets against assets that stay with a qualified custodian. Anchorage Digital Bank is the launch partner, and Chainlink supplies matching prices to both the custody system and the onchain market.
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 token is backed by vaulted physical gold, and the integration runs through Midas Labs.
Chainlink price outlook after CustodySync launch: Can LINK rally?
LINK traded around $11.36 after the CustodySync launch, staying below $12 resistance as the broader crypto market weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. Derivatives volume rose, while LINK ETFs saw no net inflows.
Future of Value: When Money Becomes Intelligent | Microsoft, Parallax Ventures, & Chainlink at Sibos
At Sibos 2026, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Microsoft's Martin Moeller and Parallax Ventures' Azor Barros to discuss AI's growing role in payments. The panel covered how AI will reshape the global financial system.
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
LG CNS, the technology arm of LG Group that leads the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform, has partnered with Chainlink. The two aim to build regulated solutions for Korea's $70 billion digital asset market.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Regulated platform Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing for GOVY, its rolling tokenized U.S. Treasury product. The goal is to support lending, treasury management and other onchain collateral uses.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review reports more than $15 billion in token value migrated to CCIP this year and new Swift and DTCC integrations. LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22 with bearish technical indicators.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Chainlink Labs, the Cardano Foundation, Hedera, Aptos Labs, Ava Labs and the Stellar Development Foundation sent the SEC a joint letter urging it to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities. The letter came as the agency's consultation on proposed crypto rules closed.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin is integrating Chainlink CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tools so token builders can add cross-chain features and programmable compliance. It is also offering a migration path from OpenZeppelin Defender to the Chainlink Runtime Environment.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta has partnered with Chainlink Labs and chosen CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution to help Japanese institutions adopt tokenized assets. Pacific Meta has supported more than 300 projects across 41 countries.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
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.
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 bringing tokenization to market scale on The Future Is On podcast at Sibos 2026. They cover 24/7 collateral management, DTCC's AppChain and connecting public chains with traditional markets.
Patriots
Game Preview: Patriots at Dolphins | NFL Week 8
The Patriots head to Miami for a 4:25 p.m. ET game against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1, their second straight road game. New England swept both meetings last season, winning 33-27 in Miami and 38-10 at Gillette.
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel refuses to comment on $250,000 fine for behavior to officials
Mike Vrabel was fined $250,000 for his conduct toward officials and said the fine was meant to stay private and shouldn't have leaked. The Patriots are 4-3, two games behind the Bills in the loss column in the AFC East.
Patriots vs. Bears position grades and film review from Week 7
Pats Pulpit grades every position group from the 30-24 Thursday night loss to the Bears. It says New England had chances to win but was undone by untimely errors and a lack of big plays late.
Patriots tight ends Henry, Raridon stepping up at perfect time
Drake Maye threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns against the Bears, but only 87 of those yards went to wide receivers. Tight ends Henry and Raridon have stepped up as the receiver group struggles.
Patriots’ latest roster cut right before injury return highlights brutal nature of business
The Patriots are releasing Bryce Baringer, their punter for the past three seasons, just as he was healthy enough to return from injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s verdict on A.J. Brown stinking it up since injury return
A.J. Brown, traded to New England from Philadelphia this offseason, hurt his ankle in his first game and hasn't looked like himself in two games since returning. Mike Vrabel weighed in on the receiver's drops and struggles in contested catches.
Patriots injury analysis after Bears loss in Week 7
The Patriots came out of the Bears loss with only two notable injuries, including veteran safety Kevin Byard III's left shoulder, which he walked off on. This injury analysis looks ahead to the Dolphins game.
Patriots News: Slow return to health heading into Week 8
With the trade deadline on Nov. 10, Pats Pulpit argues New England's biggest need is getting injured players back from IR, especially on the offensive line. The daily roundup also notes LB Jose Ramirez was signed to the practice squad.
Patriots are about to hit sweet spot of their schedule they need to take advantage of
At 4-3, the Patriots enter an easier stretch of the schedule, starting with Miami and then the Packers at home. Musket Fire notes they have only four road games left, not counting their international game.
How to Watch and Stream Sunday's Patriots Game Against the Dolphins | NFL Week 8
CBS has Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game, with Andrew Catalon on play-by-play, former Patriot Logan Ryan as analyst and AJ Ross on the sideline. 98.5 The Sports Hub carries the radio broadcast.
Patriots Unfiltered 10/27: Bears Recap, NFL Week 7 Standouts, Injury Updates
The Patriots Unfiltered crew breaks down the 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football, recaps Week 7 around the league and gives injury updates.
Watertown High School's Coach Joey Carroll Named the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
Watertown High's Joey Carroll is the Patriots' High School Coach of the Week after the Raiders beat Burlington 31-14 to start 7-0. The team credits its 'WE over ME' culture.
Movies
Dune: Part Three’s Final Trailer Teases An Almighty Showdown For Paul Atreides And Chani
The final trailer for Dune: Part Three teases a showdown for Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides and Zendaya's Chani as the Imperium closes in on Arrakis. Denis Villeneuve's trilogy closer arrives in December with strong advance ticket sales.
Jafar Panahi Faces Five-Year Prison Sentence in Iran After Releasing ‘It Was Just an Accident’
Iranian director Jafar Panahi was sentenced in absentia to five years and one month in prison by Tehran's Revolutionary Court. He had returned to Iran after an awards run for It Was Just an Accident, which won the Palme d'Or in 2025.
Clayface Director Makes It Clear Who's To Blame If Fans Don't Like The DC Movie
Clayface director James Watkins told The Hollywood Reporter that if fans don't like the R-rated DC horror film, he's the one to blame. The movie follows a rising Hollywood star whose face is slashed by a gangster before he undergoes an experimental procedure.
Brad Pitt's Survival Thriller Became A Sleeper Box Office Hit While You Weren't Looking
Brad Pitt's survival thriller Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, opened to $20 million in September but kept selling. It has earned $62.4 million in the U.S. and $108 million overseas, a quiet hit for Paramount.
Denis Villeneuve Movies — Including Dune: Part One And Two In IMAX — Set For UK Cinema Re-Release
Cineworld is re-releasing Denis Villeneuve's films in UK cinemas ahead of Dune: Part Three's Dec. 18 release, starting with Prisoners on Nov. 13. The run includes Sicario, Enemy, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049 and Dune Parts One and Two in IMAX.
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 a single mother whose abusive husband returns after 16 years.
Filmmaking is 'our weapon against intolerance,' say 'La Bola Negra' directors
Spanish directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as Los Javis, talk about La Bola Negra, an epic told across three timelines from 1932 to today. They call filmmaking their weapon against intolerance.
Lorcana & SWU
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott previews memorable cards from Icons, the game's smaller new set. He notes that 20 reprints in the set get new art.
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 through EQL from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. Buyers enter a random draw, and winners are notified after the sale closes.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Homeworlds, Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth main set, released Oct. 9 with 260 cards, the new fortify keyword and two new token types. Units center on planets, creatures and invading armies, with Gungan, Wookiee and Ewok traits.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger's release notes for Hyperia City explain the rules changes and new mechanics the Disney Lorcana set introduces, and why they were needed.
First Cards for Star Wars Unlimited’s Icons 2027 Edition Revealed
The first cards for Star Wars: Unlimited's Icons 2027 Edition are revealed, a set designed to ease new and returning players into the game. A starter box and booster packs make up the lineup.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed the second Illustrious rare, a reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence, limited to 23 serial-numbered copies. Illustrious cards arrive only in Collector Booster packs with Into the Inkdark in February 2027.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games explains where newcomers should start with Icons 2027, the first Icons set for Star Wars: Unlimited, available Nov. 20. The cards match standard-set power levels.
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 Disney parks shops and DisneyStore.co.uk. The cards have new stained-glass-inspired art.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards from Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds, including serialized cards like Yanna, Sanctuary Elder.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
Ravensburger's Lorecast toured Hyperia City, revealing WALL-E cards, more on the ink drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card.
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Homeworlds' two pre-constructed decks, led by Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca, take very different routes to victory. Each box includes a leader, base, tokens, a 50-card deck and a booster.
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, Disney Lorcana's third such box, which brings the set's new mechanics and art to select retailers before wide release.
Faith
Pope Leo XIV to meet abuse survivors in Latin America
The Holy See says Pope Leo XIV will meet survivors of clerical sexual abuse during his Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. The meetings are meant to express his closeness to people who have suffered abuse by members of the clergy.
Evangelicals at Chicago rally pray asylum seekers will get a ‘fair day in court’
More than 150 evangelical church members, pastors and students held a candlelight prayer rally outside an ICE office in Chicago on Oct. 26, asking that asylum seekers get a fair day in court. The Rev. David Swanson led the prayers.
Pope to Assisi Peace Meeting: 'May we be unarmed instruments of God's peace'
In a video message to the Sant'Egidio peace meeting in Assisi, Pope Leo XIV said war can never be waged in the name of God and that 'only peace is holy.' The three-day meeting's theme was 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace.'
Authorities in Egypt hold Christian without charges
Egyptian security officers arrested Coptic engineer Sherif Wagih Fahmi in Alexandria on Oct. 5 over Facebook posts criticizing forced Islamic education and have held him without charges, according to Coptic Solidarity. Six young Copts detained over a TikTok video have been ordered released.
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. New analysis points to practices tied to higher scores, such as praising God, praying for non-Christians and reading the Bible.
Josh Howerton: John Piper’s Seashell Sermon ‘Wrecked My Life Forever’
Dallas-area pastor Josh Howerton told his Lakepointe Church congregation that John Piper's 2000 'seashell sermon' at Passion One Day changed his life and his generation. Howerton heard it on a burned CD from a college friend.
International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson
The Supreme Court will hear International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson on Dec. 7, a challenge to Washington state laws that let youth shelters withhold a runaway's location from parents if the minor seeks gender-transition care. The ERLC filed a brief supporting the parents.
Highland Park Methodist and the death of denominationalism
After more than 90% of voting members chose to leave the United Methodist Church, Highland Park Methodist in Dallas is leaving the denomination. A Baptist News Global writer reflects on what the vote says about the decline of denominations.
ERLC Supports Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act
The ERLC sent a letter supporting the Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act from Sens. Ted Cruz and Raphael Warnock, which would create a commission advising Congress on the ethics of AI. Southern Baptists were the first denomination to issue a statement on AI, in 2023.
Voice of the Martyrs Hosting 30th Annual International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians Event
Voice of the Martyrs is hosting its 30th annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. VP Todd Nettleton describes the ministry founded in 1967 by Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand and his wife, Sabina.
Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad: ‘The only option we have is dialogue'
At the Assisi peace meeting, Chaldean Patriarch Paul III Nona of Baghdad said dialogue is the only option and that modern martyrs point the way to unity. The World Watch List 2026 counts more than 388 million Christians facing high levels of persecution.
Hurting Pastors: 11 Pains of Being a Pastor
Seminary leader Chuck Lawless lists 11 pains of pastoral ministry he didn't expect and how churches can help. Barna reported in January that 24% of Protestant senior pastors seriously considered leaving ministry in the past year.
Christian Metal
News: Burn Eternal reunites KSE’s Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz
Killswitch Engage's Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited in a new duo, Burn Eternal, signed to Metal Blade Records with new music coming soon. The pair made the band's landmark 2002-2012 records, including The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies.
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomes What Lies Below to the label with the official video for 'Return To Nothing.'
News: Set For The Fall release looking to be explosive
North Carolina hard rock band Set For The Fall released I Said What I Said, its third album and first full-length in over seven years, through Vere Music. The opener features TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, and the title track is climbing Spotify's Top Christian Rock playlist.
News: Devin Williams unleashes ‘Conquer the World Live’
Christian rocker and worship leader Devin Williams released his live album Conquer the World Live on Oct. 23, along with a concert video for 'Every Eye.'
Feature: Ignescent Interview with Heaven’s Metal
Ignescent singer Jennifer Benson talks to Heaven's Metal about the band's album Eternal and collaborations with Flyleaf's Sameer, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Bloodgood's Les Carlsen. She also discusses recording 'Beyond Belief' for a movie soundtrack.
Feature: Metal for Emmanuel – Georgia Heavy Metal Duo Shares Their Music, Faith, and Testimony
Georgia husband-and-wife duo Metal for Emmanuel talk with Heaven's Metal about their classic-metal influences, melodic vocals and the Christian faith behind their songs.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
SAVE US released the video for 'No Holding Back' from its album Death To Something, out now on Solid State Records.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline reunited for the first time in nearly 20 years for Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke, playing their hits in a plane cockpit. The episode highlights the band's connection to MAF's work in Haiti.
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
He Is Mighty, a Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado, released a three-song EP on Sept. 4 with clean and harsh vocals. Indie Vision Music recommends supporting the band on Bandcamp.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Independent Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, and 1.25 million across Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. His sound blends '90s alternative rock with messages of spiritual warfare and testimony.
Splitcast - Art Official (Official Song Stream Video)
Splitcast's new song 'Art Official' opens Indie Vision Music's compilation Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5, released Oct. 23 as a name-your-price download on Bandcamp.
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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. He now starts by understanding what the other side wants, and says tactical empathy has helped him build trust in business and at home.