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Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
Brent Hits $114 as Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Energy Infrastructure
Volvo Cars plunges 27% as CEO says China sales slump came 'faster than we thought'
Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star, Dies at 93
NW Arkansas
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, while Mississippi State is 13-5, 3-4 in the league and unbeaten at home. The Hogs had won 10 straight against the Tide before last season's home loss and haven't won in Starkville since 2022.
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. He helped Arkansas share the team title there, and he finished the fall with a 71.75 scoring average and a team-best 50 birdies.
Continue to Help Shape the Future of Fayetteville’s Next Neighborhood Park
Fayetteville is asking residents to help finish the design of a new 1.5- to 2-acre neighborhood park near Owl Creek. A drop-in workshop runs Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. near North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive, and an online survey is open for at least two weeks.
Sanders Announces 344 Regulatory Changes to Cut Red Tape
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says 13 state departments found 344 ways to make permits, licenses and other approvals faster and cheaper under her February executive order. Seventy-five of those changes are already in place or underway.
Photo Release: Second Lady Usha Vance and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Visit Central Arkansas School and Host Reception for Merit Pay Recipients
Second Lady Usha Vance joined Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Central Arkansas to promote childhood literacy. They toured classrooms at Glenview Elementary in North Little Rock, held a roundtable with state education leaders and hosted a reception for teachers who earned merit pay.
Northwest Arkansas teen continues late mother's legacy of raising cancer research funds
Karis Quinn started raising money for metastatic breast cancer research with a lemonade stand at age 6, after her mother Lisa was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Since losing her mother, the Northwest Arkansas high schooler has kept the fundraising going, and this fall she's switching to a hot chocolate stand on Oct. 22 to benefit METAvivor.
Rezoning at Joyce Boulevard and Old Missouri Road approved unanimously by council
Fayetteville's City Council voted 8-0 to rezone just over 24 acres of former farmland northeast of Joyce Boulevard and Old Missouri Road as a community services district. That mixed-use zoning allows homes from single-family to multifamily plus small shops, restaurants and offices. The developer's attorney pointed to nearby growth, including the new Woodland Junior High under construction.
Fayetteville council to revisit appeal of Jiffy Trip development plan
Fayetteville council members voted 8-0 to hold a neighbors' appeal of a planned Jiffy Trip convenience store and gas station near Huntsville and Stone Bridge roads until Nov. 5, so the two sides can talk first. The Planning Commission had approved the 4,326-square-foot store 9-0 in September, granting a wider drive aisle for tractor-trailers but denying a 30-foot driveway on Stone Bridge Drive.
Windgate gift brings STEAM education chair to UofA
A $1.5 million endowment from the Windgate Foundation has created the Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education in the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions. Dean Kate Mamiseishvili told KUAF that adding the arts to STEM brings creativity into how teachers present complex subjects.
Beer & Hymns marks 10 years of singing for Northwest Arkansas nonprofits
Beer & Hymns, a twice-monthly sing-along at Bike Rack Brewing in Bentonville and Tontitown Winery that raises money for a different nonprofit each month, marks its 10th anniversary in Northwest Arkansas on Sunday. Co-founder Ken Weatherford told KUAF the group grew after it added themed secular songs to the traditional hymns.
Arkansas Democrats look to make election gains in fast-changing Washington County
Washington County Democrats are courting voters at events like a recent rally at Springdale's Parsons Stadium, betting that the fast-changing county can deliver election gains. The Arkansas Advocate followed candidates and volunteers on the campaign trail.
Hawaii
Kolten Wong named special advisor to UH Mānoa athletics
Former Rainbow Warrior star and 11-year MLB veteran Kolten Wong has been named special advisor to UH Mānoa Athletics. He'll work with Athletics Director Matt Elliott on special projects and help coach Rich Hill's baseball program with recruiting, player development and community outreach.
UH fall enrollment tops 50K for 3rd straight year
The University of Hawaiʻi system enrolled 50,617 students this fall, the third straight year above 50,000, though that's down 2% (795 students) from fall 2025. UH Mānoa has 20,061 students and the community colleges 25,045; Kauaʻi CC was the only campus to grow, by 1%.
UH Hilo students win first-place awards in national sociology competition
UH Hilo students took two first-place awards at the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology's national competition on Oct. 16-17, competing against students from top research universities. The team earned a perfect score in the team competition, and a sociology student won first place for her research paper.
Public open house for Kunia Interchange Improvements Environmental Study Wednesday, Nov. 18
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will hold a public scoping open house on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kaleiʻopuʻu Elementary School in Waipahu about possible improvements to the Kunia Interchange. The interchange links the H-1 Freeway with Kunia Road and Fort Weaver Road, and residents can learn about the study and give input.
Grand opening of ‘Ulu o Lele in Lahaina set for Nov. 10
Maui County, Hawaiian Council and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation will open ʻUlu o Lele, an interim marketplace for Lahaina businesses at the former Outlets of Maui site, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with festivities from 1 p.m. and a free Common Kings concert at 8:15 p.m. The roughly 3-acre site will have 17 modular storefronts, food vendors and community space while permanent rebuilding continues, funded in part by a $4 million Maui Strong Fund grant.
Hawaii Democrats rally on westside as Election Day approaches
Hawaii Democrats, including Gov. Josh Green and Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami, rallied at Kapolei High School to urge supporters to return their ballots before the Nov. 3 general election. Political analyst Colin Moore said the party is focusing on Oʻahu's west side because Republicans did well there in 2024 and won several seats.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 23 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kauaʻi County is still cleaning up and rebuilding after Hurricane Lowell hit on Sept. 7. An emergency food distribution with Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi runs Friday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Hale Līhuʻe, and small businesses and nonprofits hurt by the storm are being urged to apply for recovery grants. The hurricane resource centers have closed, so residents can call 211 or visit kauairecovers.org.
ICAN short film gives Hawaii’s film industry workers hands-on experience
A short film with a roughly $20,000 budget, shot at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, is giving local talent hands-on experience in front of and behind the camera. The International Cultural Arts Network (ICAN) is behind the project, which trains local crews as Hawaii tries to bring more productions back to the islands after a slowdown.
High bacteria advisory issued for water at Puako Boat Ramp in Waimea
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a high-bacteria advisory for the water at Puako Boat Ramp after routine monitoring found 164 enterococci per 100 mL. The bacteria suggest harmful microorganisms may be present, and children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk from swimming there.
Jake Shimabukuro’s ‘Holidays in Hawaiʻi,’ Dec. 15
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his "Holidays in Hawaiʻi" show back to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Justin Kawika Young. Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 26, and the evening includes pre-show music and Maui arts and crafts in the courtyard.
OHA Trustees Punt On Confirming New CEO
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees voted 5-4 on Wednesday to pick Todd Apo as CEO, then backed off on Thursday after more than two hours of mostly opposing testimony, much of it supporting interim CEO Summer Sylva. Board Chair Kai Kahele put off a final vote until Nov. 2, the day before an election that could change the board.
Elderly woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Hilo
An elderly woman died after a white sedan hit her as she crossed Kanoelehua Avenue near Kahaopea Street in Hilo on Thursday night, witnesses said. The northbound lanes were closed while police investigated, and no other details were released.
Business
Volvo Cars plunges 27% as CEO says China sales slump came 'faster than we thought'
Volvo Cars shares fell about 27% after the automaker reported a third-quarter operating loss of 5.6 billion kronor (about $564 million) and said it will cut 2,500 jobs. CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the China sales slump came "faster than we thought," as Chinese buyers turn to domestic brands, and that the company needs a new, more regional strategy there.
Government slashes red tape and tariffs to give businesses breathing space
The UK government says new measures to cut paperwork and form-filling, plus extended tariff suspensions, will save British businesses almost £800 million. The plans, some developed with small businesses, were announced as the Prime Minister and Business Secretary met small-business leaders ahead of next week's Budget.
Regulators unveil plans to simplify Senior Manager and Certification Regime
The UK's Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority opened parallel consultations on streamlining the 10-year-old Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Far fewer financial-services roles would need enhanced regulator checks, saving firms an estimated £2 billion over 10 years, while accountability standards stay the same.
PM puts communities first in government investment rules shake up
The UK Prime Minister confirmed plans to reform the Treasury's Green Book, the official framework for judging spending projects, at next week's Budget. Projects in the same area would be assessed together rather than one by one, which the government says will help overlooked places make the case for investment.
Nvidia's Huang heads to Kazakhstan for the first time — and he's not the only one with big plans
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made his first visit to Kazakhstan, saying the country could become "an AI factory hub for all of Europe" thanks to its energy resources and data-center plans. Speaking with Kazakhstan's AI minister Zhaslan Madiyev in Astana, Huang also argued that nations should build their own AI infrastructure. Several other Big Tech firms are also eyeing the country.
These ‘everywhere millionaires’ reveal a hidden engine of American wealth
Economists Owen Zidar of Princeton and Eric Zwick of Chicago Booth spent more than a decade studying anonymized tax data for their new book, The Everywhere Millionaire. They found that many of America's richest people aren't tech founders or Wall Street titans but owners of ordinary private businesses, such as car dealerships and garage-door companies.
Taco Bell, PepsiCo extend partnership through 2036, keeping Mountain Dew Baja Blast on menu
PepsiCo and Taco Bell have extended their partnership for 11 more years, keeping Pepsi drinks, including the billion-dollar Mountain Dew Baja Blast, at U.S. Taco Bell restaurants through 2036. The renewal comes shortly after KFC said it is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at about 3,700 U.S. locations.
Quest Diagnostics confirms patient information accessed in cyberattack, systems temporarily shut down
Quest Diagnostics says hackers accessed some patient health or personal information after unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager platform was discovered Wednesday. The company shut off that system and paused two others as a precaution, says core operations weren't affected, and hopes to restore full access as soon as Friday while it works out how many people were affected.
Elon Musk reportedly invests $1bn in David Ellison’s Skydance
Elon Musk has reportedly invested about $1 billion in Skydance, the media company led by David Ellison that was formed after Paramount's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Semafor first reported. Existing investors, including board member Laurene Powell Jobs, are also putting in fresh equity.
See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape
Drought-stricken Aragon in northeast Spain has become a magnet for U.S. data centers, NPR reports, with Amazon Web Services promising almost $40 billion for several complexes, one as large as 600 football fields. Microsoft and Blackstone have signed deals too, as the regional government welcomes them even while Spain weighs new restrictions.
Tech
Kazakhstan Expands Compute for Its AI Future
Nvidia says Kazakhstan's AI push is moving from plans to deployment, as CEO Jensen Huang visited Astana on Oct. 23, met President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and joined AI minister Zhaslan Madiyev for a fireside chat at Alem.AI. The company rounded up the country's announcements on computing infrastructure, homegrown models and applications, including Madiyev's call for AI that understands and speaks Kazakh.
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
Smart-ring maker Oura has sued Ultrahuman again in federal court in Texas, claiming its redesigned Ring Pro infringes two patents covering design, battery and sensors. Oura wants damages and a permanent ban on sales, just months after the Ring Pro got a favorable customs ruling that let Ultrahuman back into the U.S. following an earlier import ban.
NVIDIA Unveils Minerva to Bring End-to-End Observability for AI Factories
NVIDIA launched Minerva, an AIOps platform that pulls telemetry from GPUs, networking, storage, schedulers and AI workloads into one view and uses purpose-built AI models to spot problems early. It aims to maximize "AI factory yield" by catching issues such as a GPU running hot before they slow whole jobs.
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
Ride-hailing company inDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pony.ai and Nvidia to start testing robotaxis in Astana, Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai would supply its Gen-7 vehicles and Nvidia its Hyperion platform and Halos safety system, with safety operators on board at first and fully driverless rides as the goal.
Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo
Apple says developers have optimized apps and games for iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, ahead of Friday's launch. The inner display is 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max's, and apps are adding new layouts for streaming, gaming, creativity and multitasking.
Greg Joswiak talks iPhone Duo in-store availability and demand ahead of launch
On the eve of the iPhone Duo launch, Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak told TechRadar that pre-order demand was "extraordinary" and that Apple held back stock so stores would have some on hand. Apple has confirmed "limited" walk-in availability of the first foldable iPhone in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and several other countries.
We are working with Voltus to build a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant.
Google and Voltus are expanding their partnership to a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant across the PJM grid, which serves 67 million people in 13 states and D.C. Homes and businesses that cut power use during demand peaks get bill savings and cash payments.
Startup Spotlight: Ex-Amazon duo finds the right fit for indie artists with apparel marketplace
Loomerang, a Seattle marketplace for artist-designed T-shirts started by former Amazon colleagues Vijay Roy and Matt Koyama, now has 40 artists from 15 countries four months after launch. Artists open storefronts free, set prices and get 60% of what's left after manufacturing, while Loomerang prints and ships orders.
Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% - Samsung Newsroom U.K.
Samsung says sales of its Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe rose 45% in the nine weeks after their Aug. 7 launch compared with the Z Fold7 a year earlier. Search traffic for Samsung foldables in Europe rose more than 260%, peaking at 460% in September.
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access
Spotify has started asking some Premium Family members to prove they live with the plan's manager by scanning a QR code. Members who don't complete the scan within seven days may be locked out and barred from joining another Family or Duo plan for a year.
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and the 2 big changes include AI audiobooks
Amazon has rebranded Kindle Unlimited as Kindle+, still $12 a month for unlimited reading from its eligible catalog. The subscription is expanding its audiobook selection, including titles narrated by AI through Amazon's free Virtual Voice tool for self-published authors.
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games
Indie publisher Pantaloon launched the Playbill, a Game Pass-style subscription for "bold and bizarre" indie games that it says won't include anything made with generative AI. The lineup includes Buckshot Roulette, Silt and Cabin Factory plus Pantaloon's own games, which will arrive on day one.
XLE & Oil
Brent Hits $114 as Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Energy Infrastructure
Brent crude hit $114 a barrel and WTI topped $100, putting oil on track for a big weekly gain as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi energy infrastructure, including Aramco facilities. Aramco ordered personnel evacuated from its Dhahran headquarters, and Libya's National Oil Corporation reported a pipeline shutdown, adding to the rally.
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. The Energy Department says the money should raise domestic output of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel by millions of gallons per day and lower prices.
Oil Surges 4% After Deadly Saudi Attacks
Brent crude jumped 4% to settle near $113 a barrel and WTI closed above $99 after deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia, Rigzone reports. A drone strike on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field killed two people but left operations unaffected, there were casualties in an attack on Dammam's airport, and Yemen's Houthis claimed strikes on the port of Yanbu.
Energy Department Announces Over $125 Million for 63 Projects Across 16 States to Lower Energy Costs, Expand Electricity Access, and Advance Economic Development for America’s Tribal Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $125 million for 63 tribe-led projects in 16 states, including Alaska, the largest single investment in the history of its Office of Indian Energy. The 61 tribal entities selected for award negotiations will use the money to cut electricity costs, expand access and support economic development.
UK Rules Out Winter Energy Shortages as Gas Prices Soar
Britain's National Energy System Operator says there's no risk of power or gas outages this winter and expects a 5.5 GW electricity surplus, an 8.8% buffer over peak demand, from Oct. 31 to March 31. Supply will be secure but expensive: UK front-month gas and power prices are up 180% and 120% since February, before the Middle East war began.
U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026
U.S. refineries ran at more than 95% of capacity on average from May through September, the highest for those months since 1998, the EIA says. Tight global diesel supplies and strong margins drove the high runs and heavy exports, and utilization stayed above the five-year seasonal average in early October.
Japan Weighs Gasoline Subsidy Cuts as Energy Costs Soar
Japan may start scaling back its gasoline subsidies in December because they cost the government several billion dollars a month, Reuters reports. The subsidies have held the average price at about $1.09 per liter since March, and cuts could lift it to about $1.11 in December and $1.15 in January, while a food and drink tax cut is being considered for April.
Energy Department Authorizes Exchange from Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve
The Energy Department is offering an exchange of up to 315,000 barrels of fuel oil from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to ease supply disruptions. Companies that borrow it must return the same amount plus a premium before the 2027–28 heating season.
Citi sees continued oil price risk as tanker costs climb
Citi says oil prices remain vulnerable to further gains even though Gulf crude exports excluding Iran recovered to more than 81% of prewar levels in September, because shipping is so expensive. Very large crude carrier rates from the Gulf to China approached $250 a metric ton, about $35 a barrel and more than 20 times the past decade's average.
AI’s Power Squeeze: The states competing for AI
The race among U.S. states for AI data centers is getting more selective as the facilities' huge electricity needs reshape the economics. States are being judged less on tax breaks and more on whether their utilities can deliver reliable power under predictable rules without raising costs for existing customers, and some established markets are adding restrictions.
USA Crude Oil Stocks Drop 3MM Barrels WoW
U.S. commercial crude inventories fell 3.1 million barrels to 412.5 million in the week ending Oct. 16, according to the EIA's weekly report. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve held 282.7 million barrels, down 30.8% from a year earlier.
China's Petrochemicals Glut Turns to Crunch
China has burned through much of the petrochemicals glut left by years of overproduction as the U.S.-Iran war chokes oil flows, setting up higher prices for industrial materials, according to JPMorgan and ICIS. The squeeze is sharpest in the aromatics chain, which feeds tire rubber, resins, plastic bottles and paints.
Chainlink
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
Chainlink and LG CNS, the IT arm of South Korea's LG Group, formed a strategic partnership to advance Korea's roughly $70 billion digital asset market with Chainlink's oracle services. LG CNS leads the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform, and Korea has more than 16 million active digital asset users.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
In a new video, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why he thinks CCIP 2.0 meets the security and reliability standards institutions need to move tokenized assets across blockchains.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Regulated digital asset platform Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing for GOVY, its continuously rolling tokenized U.S. Treasury product. The data is meant to support lending, treasury management and other onchain collateral uses.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's third-quarter review reports more than $15 billion in token value migrated to its CCIP cross-chain protocol this year, plus new Swift and DTCC integrations. LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22, with indicators pointing to continued selling pressure.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
On the podcast The Future Is On, recorded at Sibos 2026, DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discuss bringing tokenization to market scale. They cover 24/7 collateral management, interoperability and DTCC's AppChain linking traditional markets with blockchains.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick told the Thinking Crypto podcast how institutions use Chainlink to bring tokenized assets onchain. He also discussed CCIP 2.0, launched at Sibos 2026 with partners including Fidelity International, AWS and Google Cloud.
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 asking it to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed crypto rules.
The Next Generation of Collateral Management | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
At Sibos 2026, DTCC's Dan Doney and Sergey Nazarov presented their work on 24/7 collateral management through DTCC's Collateral AppChain. Nazarov said the problem is fragmented data and systems that can't talk to each other fast enough to move collateral during the day.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin is partnering with Chainlink to build Chainlink's CCIP and Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tools. Token developers will be able to add cross-chain features and programmable compliance directly as they build.
Chainlink Partnership Targets Institutional Tokenization in Japan
Pacific Meta named Chainlink CCIP its preferred interoperability tool and will offer Chainlink ACE to Japanese institutions on its marketplace. Blockonomi notes the announcement named no launch customers or timeline. LINK traded at $12.30, down 1.64% in 24 hours.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs to speed up institutional adoption of tokenized assets, onchain identity and compliance tools in Japan. Pacific Meta has supported more than 300 projects in over 41 countries since 2022.
Chainlink Data Standard Connects Stellar’s $4B+ RWA Ecosystem To DeFi
Chainlink Data Feeds and Data Streams are now live on Stellar. Developers can now build lending markets, prediction markets and perpetual futures that connect Stellar's $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to DeFi.
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 Football, with Chicago running 16 more plays (66-50) and the Bears forcing 16 missed tackles. Drake Maye was mostly sharp behind a short-handed line, but a red-zone interception followed by an 80-yard Bears touchdown drive in the second quarter was a key swing for an injury-depleted New England team.
Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats
NBC Sports Boston's postgame crew judged Caleb Williams the winner of his duel with Drake Maye in the Bears' 30-24 win. Phil Perry said the quarterback who won and didn't turn the ball over wins "by decision," while noting Maye played very well aside from one mistake.
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Mike Vrabel said after the 30-24 loss in Chicago that the tackling "wasn't good enough" against Bears playmakers like D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III, though he liked how his team competed. He called the margin thin against good teams, pointed to red-zone stops and the one missed red-zone chance as the difference, and wouldn't blame injuries in the secondary.
6 winners and losers from Patriots loss to the Bears
Pats Pulpit's winners and losers from the 30-24 loss to the Bears, which dropped New England to 4-3 and out of the AFC playoff picture for now. Drake Maye heads the winners after completing a season-high 77.4% of his passes for more than 300 yards and running for a touchdown, and Hunter Henry was again a steady target.
LIVE: Patriots Postgame Show 10/22: Immediate Reaction to Patriots-Bears Game
The Patriots' official postgame show, with host Jack Webb, Paul Perillo, Mike Dussault and Troy Brown, breaks down the Week 7 game against the Bears. It also includes player interviews and press conference highlights.
Patriots' defense sets new season-high they'd soon like to forget vs. the Bears
New England's defense missed 16 tackles against the Bears, according to Next Gen Stats, a new season high after 10 by halftime and well above the previous high of 8. Missed tackles were the unit's biggest problem in 2025 too, and Mike Vrabel is expected to make it a focus during the mini bye before the Week 8 Dolphins game.
Patriots try unconventional late-game tactic in loss to Bears
Trailing late, Mike Vrabel had defensive tackle Cory Durden deliberately jump offsides on a third-and-short after the two-minute warning to try to save time and get a stop. "That's on me," Vrabel said after the 30-24 loss. The tactic didn't work as It didn't produce the stop New England needed.
Instant analysis from Patriots’ loss to Bears
The Patriots' three-game winning streak ended with a 30-24 loss at Chicago, leaving them 4-3 heading into the mini bye. Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and added a rushing touchdown.
9 instant reactions to the Patriots' mistake-riddled loss to the Bears in primetime
Musket Fire's nine takeaways from a mistake-filled 30-24 loss in Chicago, where a banged-up New England team couldn't take advantage even when the Bears opened the door. It credits Josh McDaniels for an aggressive fourth-and-5 call on the opening drive and says the Patriots must clean things up during their 11 days off.
Patriots' biggest Alijah Vera-Tucker fear comes true with new IR stint
The Patriots placed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and added another former Jet, Xavier Newman-Johnson, to the active roster before tonight's game at Chicago. The move comes with Will Campbell playing through a knee injury and Morgan Moses dealing with a foot injury.
Breer: Patriots' pie-in-the-sky trade targets ahead of deadline
With injuries thinning the roster before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, SI's Albert Breer floated some long-shot Patriots targets on Patriots Pregame Live. He pointed to the 0-6 Chargers as a possible seller, naming edge rusher Khalil Mack and receiver Quentin Johnston.
Movies
Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star, Dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, first-billed in Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979) and an actor for more than seven decades, died Wednesday of natural causes at 93, his manager said. His family remembered his humor, curiosity and generosity and his care for veterans, the natural world and helping others share their voices.
Netflix adapts the classic by Clarín: Production Begins on 'La Regenta'
Netflix has started production on La Regenta, a contemporary, female-perspective film adaptation of the classic Spanish novel by Leopoldo Alas "Clarín." Mar Coll directs, María Zamora produces, and Ester Expósito stars as Ana Ozores, with Oriol Pla, Vito Sanz and Borja Luna also in the cast.
Marvel’s Zodiac Series Sets Amit Cohen And Ron Leshem To Write As New Plot Details Emerge
Marvel Television has hired Ron Leshem, creator of the original Israeli Euphoria, and his frequent collaborator Amit Cohen to write Zodiac, the secretive spy series announced at New York Comic Con, Deadline reports. The show takes its name from a Marvel Comics criminal organization, and fans suspect it will bring S.H.I.E.L.D. back into the MCU.
Song Hye-kyo and GONG YOO Chase Glittering Dreams in Netflix Series Tantara, Premiering December 11 with New Date Announcement Poster
Netflix set a Dec. 11 premiere for Tantara, a Korean series starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo about people chasing success in the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s. It is written by Noh Hee-kyung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince).
Clayface Has A Huge Cameo You Probably Missed And It Raises A Big Question
Near the end of DC's new horror film Clayface, shapeshifting Matt Hagen briefly turns into a man who looks a lot like Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul, and a gangster recognizes him as Matt's father. /Film looks at the five-second, line-free cameo and what it could mean for the character's story.
From the Hundred Acre Wood to a Midnight Fairytale: Discover DiFerdinando’s Disney-Inspired Handbags
DiFerdinando has two Disney-inspired handbag collections, one built around Winnie the Pooh and one around Cinderella, both full of storybook details.
Cinema Eye Honors Unveil Nominees for 2027’s Best Documentary Films and Series
The Cinema Eye Honors, a key bellwether for the documentary Oscar race, kicked off its 20th year with a 17-film Audience Choice longlist including "American Doctor," "Once Upon a Time in Harlem" and "The History of Concrete." It also named its Unforgettable Honorees for on-camera subjects from six films.
Comcast Reports 3rd Quarter 2026 Results
Comcast reported third-quarter results, and co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh said they are taking "decisive steps" to strengthen the business. They pointed to better customer satisfaction and more customers converting free wireless lines to paid plans, while near-term connectivity results reflect ongoing investment.
Betty Gilpin seeks out 'anti-algorithm' projects, like 'The Lowdown' and 'Widow's Bay'
Betty Gilpin told NPR that aging out of archetypes has opened up richer roles, including a public defender opposite Ethan Hawke in Season 2 of FX's noir "The Lowdown." Last month she won an Emmy for her guest role in Apple TV's horror-comedy "Widow's Bay."
CIFF 2026: A City in the Forest, Going for Home, While We Are Here
RogerEbert.com reviews three documentaries from the Chicago International Film Festival. It calls A City in the Forest, about protests against Atlanta's planned police training facility in an urban forest after the 2020 police killing of Rayshard Brooks, the angriest and most sorrowful doc at the festival.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger published the set release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City. They explain the set's rules changes, new mechanics and the reasons behind them.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott shares details about the Icons set. It has new art on 20 reprints, and by design it includes more high-cost cards than any set so far.
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 an EQL drawing. Entries run from Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. ET to Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. ET, and winners will be notified by email starting Nov. 4.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth main set, Homeworlds, is out now with 260 new cards. It adds the fortify keyword, two new token cards and a new prestige style, focused on planets, creatures and invading armies.
A Coco Themed Deck
A Ravensburger deck guide builds a Coco-themed Lorcana deck for Hyperia City. Ancestral Guitar helps Héctor and Miguel sing, and pairing it with Ernesto de la Cruz – Ruthless Musician can counter opposing singer decks.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed the second Illustrious rare for Disney Lorcana, a reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence from Rise of the Floodborn, limited to 23 copies per card. Illustrious rares will be found only in new Collector Booster packs debuting in February 2027 with Into the Inkdark, six per set, each serial-numbered.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
Two new Lorcana products, the Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and an I2I Foil Playmat, went on sale Oct. 16. They're sold at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, World of Disney in Disney Village Paris and DisneyStore.co.uk.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games previews the Icons 2027 Starter Box for Star Wars: Unlimited, out November 20. Icons is a smaller set of fan-favorite characters with straightforward mechanics, aimed at new and returning players.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A special Lorecast toured Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City set, revealing WALL-E cards, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. The set reaches local game stores October 16 and wider retail October 23.
Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds Available Now
Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds is in stores now, with Chewbacca and Grand Moff Tarkin as the new deck leaders. With more than 260 cards it is the game's biggest set yet, and it is the first time players can fortify their own base.
Review: "Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City" Prerelease Box Brings New Mechanics and More Fantastic Art to the TCG
Laughing Place reviews the Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City Prerelease Box, available at select retailers ahead of the set's wide release. Hyperia City is Lorcana's take on a big metropolis, its name a nod to the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio, and it brings new mechanics and art.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards in Star Wars: Unlimited's Homeworlds. The set adds a Fortify keyword that upgrades your base, Beast tokens, Weakness tokens and new card treatments.
Faith
Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
Pope Leo XIV won't attend the Oct. 27 "Unarmed and Disarming Peace" meeting in Assisi so he can recover from thoracic surgery he had last week, the Holy See Press Office said. The gathering marks the 40th anniversary of John Paul II's World Day of Prayer for Peace, and the pope will send a message to the participants.
Nigerian mother acquitted of blasphemy receives Shahbaz Bhatti Freedom Award
Rhoda Jatau, a Nigerian Christian mother of five who spent 19 months in prison on blasphemy-related charges before her acquittal, received the 2026 Shahbaz Bhatti Freedom Award in Geneva on Oct. 16. She had been charged after allegedly sharing a video condemning the 2022 mob killing of Christian student Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu.
Pope to students of canon law: Seek the supernatural good of persons
Pope Leo XIV told the Canon Law Faculty of the Pontifical Gregorian University, marking its 150th anniversary, that canon law performs "an essential service in safeguarding ecclesial communion." Recalling the faculty's Jesuit roots, he said its aim is "quality over quantity": forming people with a sense of what is just, studied in light of the mystery of the Church.
Multisite churches — also known as franchises — are now a staple of American life
At least 5 million Americans attend a multisite church, according to "Multisite Revealed," a new report from The Ascent Leader. About 1,800 churches use the model across roughly 6,000 campuses, found, lead researcher Warren Bird said, "everywhere but Wyoming."
God remains faithful through IMB missionaries in Italy
IMB missionaries Jason and Lizzy Davis serve in Rome, where pilgrims climb the Holy Steps on their knees praying the rosary. The couple told IMB News that the picture of earning your way to Jesus is "the opposite of what the gospel is," and described how God has remained faithful in their work.
Camp Electric Contest Offers Aspiring Christian Artists Chance To Open for KB in Nashville
Camp Electric's fourth annual Rock the Camp contest will give one aspiring Christian artist the chance to open for Dove Award winner KB in Nashville next summer, along with a Fender 75th Anniversary guitar. Video entries are due Nov. 6, and public voting from Nov. 2 to 15 will help choose five finalists.
New Nazarene rehabilitation center opens its doors in Mexico
Casa de Restauración Shalom Church of the Nazarene dedicated the Reto a la Juventud Shalom Rehabilitation Center on Sept. 12, 2026, in San Francisco Acuexcomac, Mexico, to care for people and families affected by addiction. More than 100 Nazarenes attended along with Global Teen Challenge and Reto a la Juventud México.
Bank of America debanked my ministry. It wasn’t alone.
In an opinion piece, the founder of Timothy Two Project International says Bank of America closed his ministry's account in 2020 for "operating a business type we have chosen not to service." He argues it wasn't an isolated case, pointing to similar account closures at the Uganda ministry Indigenous Advance and Lance Wallnau's frozen account.
Venite ad Me: An encounter that attracts and captivates
In a Vatican News editorial, Andrea Tornielli reflects on "Venite ad Me" through Pope Benedict XVI's 2010 words at Fatima: when faith is no longer society's common inheritance, people are drawn not by speeches or moral appeals but by meeting believers who bear witness to Christ.
Something is fishy about the CT story
A veteran religion journalist says the public facts about turmoil at Christianity Today don't add up. The magazine has had six editors in chief in seven years and is reportedly down to editors only after layoffs and departures, even though it just finished a successful capital campaign and reported $22.9 million in income for 2024.
Chuck DeGroat: Is Ministry Outpacing Formation?
Therapist and spiritual director Chuck DeGroat tells ChurchLeaders' FrontStage BackStage that pastors can become highly competent at ministry long before their spiritual and emotional formation catches up. Drawing on his book Who You're Becoming, he describes formation as a slow "ripening" that can't be rushed.
What You Should Know About the Hebrew Roots Movement
The Gospel Coalition explains the Hebrew Roots movement, which teaches that Christians must keep the Mosaic ceremonial law, including the feast days, dietary laws and a seventh-day Sabbath. The author describes how it often shows up suddenly in churches and families and lays out how to answer its claims from Scripture.
Christian Metal
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records has signed What Lies Below and released the band's official music video for "Return To Nothing." The song is about reclaiming light lost to grief and finding a way out from under its weight.
Review: Omegashift – The Burden of Storms
Heaven's Metal reviews The Burden of Storms, the second album from Norwegian doom band Omegashift, out Nov. 20 on Nordic Mission. The review praises how the band pairs doom's slow heaviness with big melodies, Jorunn Aateigen's vocals and a hopeful message, starting with the eight-minute opener and first single "While Men Slept."
SAVE US - No Holding Back
Solid State Records released a video for SAVE US's "No Holding Back," from the band's new album Death To Something, which is out now. The lyrics plead with someone who is hurting not to stay silent.
Feature: Trans-Siberian Orchestra interview with Al Pitrelli
Heaven's Metal sat down over Zoom with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli to talk about TSO's 2026 tour. In the 24-minute interview he tells stories like breaking his leg and tearing his ACL during a guitar solo, and the night he thought he had died on stage.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet posted an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper." The song was written by John Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper, and it's streaming 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 its NO HOPE IN HELL headlining tour. The song looks at burnout, digital dependence and the fear that slowing down means becoming irrelevant.
Meadows “Desert Walker” is out now
Facedown Records has released Meadows' "Desert Walker," a heavy record about walking through the wilderness. The songs deal with the tension between isolation and redemption and between death and new life.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, and about 1.25 million across Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The independent artist mixes '90s alternative rock with songs about faith and testimony.
Jimmy Rock Announces Debut Album 'Reflections,' Arriving October 23
Christian EDM producer Jimmy Rock releases his debut album "Reflections" on Oct. 23. Its 19 tracks mix dance music with worship, house, hip-hop and Latin influences, with guests including Social Club Misfits, Tedashii, KJ-52 and Steven Malcolm.
Splitcast - Art Official (Official Song Stream Video)
Indie Vision Music shared a song stream video for Splitcast's new song "Art Official," the opening track on its compilation Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5. The compilation drops Oct. 23 on Bandcamp as a name-your-price download, with $1 pre-orders open now.
Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5 up for Preview and Listening Party Part 2 October 11th
Indie Vision Music's compilation "Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5" is up for $1 preorder in two parts, with some songs available right away. The full compilation goes live Oct. 23 as free or name-your-price.
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
Indie Vision Music spotlights He Is Mighty, a new Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado. Their three-song EP, The Grass Withers, The Flower Fades, But The Word Of Our God Shall Stand Forever, came out Sept. 4 and mixes clean and harsh vocals.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
In a new conversation with Chris Voss, an investment firm founder explains how the Black Swan Group's tactical empathy changed his approach to negotiating. He says he now starts with what the other side wants, which protects long-term relationships.