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Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
UH football routs Northern Illinois, 56-21
Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
Mozhda TV goes on air as first Afghan Christian TV channel in historic launch
NW Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Outpaces Peers as Jobs, Businesses and Tech Employment Expand
Northwest Arkansas outpaced six peer metro areas in job, business and high-tech employment growth, according to the 2026 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report. The region added 8,300 net new jobs in 2025, a 2.8% gain to 302,100, and high-tech employment rose 10.9%. Wages remain the lowest in the peer group, and housing affordability is still a challenge.
By the numbers: Tracking early voting data in Arkansas
Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterms is underway in Arkansas, and 40/29's data team is tracking early and mail-in ballots nationwide using University of Florida Election Lab data. Benton County saw 6,513 ballots cast on the first day of early voting, Oct. 19, compared with 3,669 on day one in 2022.
Continue to Help Shape the Future of Fayetteville’s Next Neighborhood Park
The City of Fayetteville is asking residents to help shape the design of a new neighborhood park near Owl Creek, which is in its final design phase. A drop-in community workshop runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, near North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive, moving indoors to the Boys and Girls Club on Rupple Road if the weather is bad.
ARDOT Winter Weather Crews Gear Up with Statewide Drill
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will run a statewide winter weather preparedness drill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, centered in central Arkansas. Crews will train drivers, check equipment, road-test snowplow trucks and practice communicating with ARDOT's Emergency Operations Center, which will be activated for the exercise.
Arkansas Swim and Dive Takes Down Rice
Arkansas swim and dive beat Rice 179-120 on Friday, winning both the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Harriet Rogers won the 50 and 100 freestyle, while Viola Petrini, Isabelle Leigh and Ellery Chandler also took individual events.
Face paint, food and a dunk tank: What families found at Fall Fest
Walnut Farm Montessori School's annual Fall Fest drew about 300 people Saturday for food, about 10 vendors and family activities such as a dunk tank and face painting. Admission was free, with proceeds from food and activities supporting students. The school's Family Association organized the event, which has run for more than 10 years.
Ozark Society youth grants fund hands-on conservation projects
The Ozark Society is again offering youth grants that fund hands-on conservation and environmental projects for K-12 students. Schools and nonprofits across the Ozarks, Ouachitas and northwest Louisiana can apply for awards of $500 to $2,500, with applications open through the end of November.
Groove Culture brings 11-piece jazz, funk sound to Rogers
Groove Culture, an 11-piece band mixing modern jazz, funk and R&B, is playing venues around Northwest Arkansas. Bandleader Austin Farnam, a saxophonist who heads the music department at The New School in Fayetteville, talked with KUAF about the band's influences, including Snarky Puppy and Cory Wong, ahead of a show at the Victory Theater in downtown Rogers.
OHP: Man wanted in Minnesota for sexual misconduct with minor arrested in Le Flore County
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers arrested Eric Sunder, a man wanted in Minnesota, in southern Le Flore County near the Arkansas border on Oct. 10. OHP says Sunder had been found guilty on three counts of first-degree sexual misconduct involving a minor and failed to appear for the end of his trial. Arkansas State Police and the Polk County Sheriff's Office helped with the arrest.
Hawaii
HPD Opens Attempted Murder Investigation in Waiʻanae
Honolulu police opened an attempted murder investigation after a 16-year-old boy was found with a neck wound on Kaneaki Street in Waiʻanae around 6:20 p.m. Oct. 24. He was taken to the hospital, no arrests have been made, and police are asking anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers.
UH football routs Northern Illinois, 56-21
UH football snapped a four-game losing streak with a 56-21 rout at Northern Illinois, a trip of more than 4,200 miles that UH calls the farthest conference game in FBS history. The Rainbow Warriors piled up a season-high 504 yards and tied the program record for points in a Mountain West game, improving to 2-6.
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Piilani Highway in Kihei; police make negligent injury arrest
A 37-year-old Kihei man died Friday night after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street, Maui police said. A Ford Edge turning left onto the highway hit his Harley-Davidson, and he was pronounced dead at Maui Memorial Medical Center; police made an arrest for negligent injury.
Update: Suspect Involved in Kailua Attempted Murder in the First Degree Against a Law Enforcement Officer Charged
Prosecutors have charged Sean Warnet, 43, with attempted first-degree murder against a law enforcement officer in a Kailua case, Honolulu police said. He also faces a firearm charge for use in a separate felony and two counts of prohibited weapon.
Rainbow Wahine win a thriller in Manoa, sweeping UNLV
The University of Hawaiʻi women's volleyball team swept UNLV for the second straight night on a Halloween-themed Saturday in Mānoa. After taking the first two sets, the Wahine rallied from behind late in the third to close out the match, led by Cha'lei Reid's 15 points.
10/23/26 – WAIMEA CANYON LOOKOUT REOPENING OCTOBER 24, 2026
The Waimea Canyon Lookout on Kauaʻi reopened Saturday, Oct. 24, daily during daylight hours, DLNR announced. It's only the first lookout: Puʻu Hinahina, Puʻu Ka Pele and Puʻu o Kila remain closed while crews clear hazards and repair damage left by Hurricane Lowell.
Daniel Volpe selected as Fire Chief for the Hawaiʻi Fire Department
The Hawaiʻi County Fire Commission selected Daniel Volpe as the new chief of the Hawaiʻi Fire Department. Volpe, a 20-plus-year department veteran, had served as temporary chief since Chief Kazuo Todd died in December 2025, and previously worked as a firefighter, paramedic and battalion chief.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 24 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kauaʻi County's latest Hurricane Lowell update says recovery, repair and reconstruction continue after the Labor Day storm, though the hurricane resource centers have now closed. Residents can call 211 or visit kauairecovers.org, and small businesses and nonprofits can apply to a $2 million state-funded business recovery grant program.
10/23/26 – HAWAIʻI CLIMATE COMMISSION LAUNCHING WORKSHOPS TO BOOST SOIL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE
The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission, housed in DLNR, is launching CASH4ʻĀina workshops on conservation agriculture and soil health. The program is aimed at local farmers, ranchers and land managers and will travel to each island.
Kaʻana Manaʻo: Cultivating ancestral crops, farmers, and agricultural entrepreneurs on Molokai
UH's Molokai Farm has collected and propagated 1,200 niu (coconut) from across the island, documenting each one's origin and traits, as part of its revitalization into an educational and community hub. The farm is also growing kalo and has started a new Agricultural Entrepreneurship program.
Upcoming biennial Hawai‘i Agriculture Conference bringing industry leaders together in Waikōloa
The statewide biennial Hawaiʻi Agriculture Conference will be held Nov. 9 and 10 at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott on the Big Island. Under the theme "Driving Dedication, Diversity & Diligence," agriculture and food-production leaders will share ideas and trends for growing the islands' farm sector.
Maui celebrates Day of the Dead to honor loved ones lost in Lahaina
Roots Reborn, a disaster response group founded after the 2023 Maui wildfires to help immigrant and undocumented survivors, is again marking Día de los Muertos to honor those lost in Lahaina. HPR spoke with the organization, which has also run know-your-rights trainings, health insurance sign-ups and immigration legal services.
Business
What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests
France's unrest is worrying investors after the country's borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002 last week. The Interior Ministry said 410,000 people joined protests nationwide Saturday, with clashes in Paris and Marseille after dark, and fund managers are weighing whether prolonged disruption could slow growth and derail planned budget savings.
Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
President Trump announced a $4.2 billion investment by Audi at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, saying a new plant would build 200,000 vehicles a year. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner joined him on stage, calling the Macon plant a long-term investment in the U.S., and Trump said construction could start as early as next month.
First Russian diesel tanker heads to New York after Trump's deal with Putin to lower fuel prices
A tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel has left for New York, the first Russian diesel shipment to the U.S. since 2023, following a deal between Presidents Trump and Putin to release more diesel onto world markets. U.S. diesel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon, and the Kremlin says regular supplies will continue.
Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan for AI
Britain's Chancellor unveiled a major AI package ahead of next week's Budget, aimed at spreading AI opportunities to every region, scaling up home-grown AI firms and guarding against hostile threats. The Treasury says it includes hundreds of millions in investment in infrastructure and AI security.
Jackdaw gas field gets green light
The UK Energy Secretary has cleared the regulator to approve gas production at the North Sea Jackdaw field, which could start supplying British homes as soon as the end of this month. The Chancellor also announced a new Energy Wealth Fund with a £2 billion down payment to reinvest oil and gas revenue into the climate transition.
SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
The SEC's Division of Examinations released its fiscal 2027 examination priorities, the annual list of areas it plans to focus on when reviewing firms. The agency says the priorities reflect exam findings, market developments, investor concerns and emerging trends in U.S. capital markets.
Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in Maine
The White House dropped U.S. tariffs on nine Canadian agricultural products, including blueberries, potatoes, apples and seaweed, a move announced by Maine Sen. Susan Collins as she fights a tight re-election race. Collins said many Maine farmers depend on equipment and materials from Canada that can't easily be replaced.
Why small-town utility companies are the most vulnerable to AI cyberattacks
Small-town public utilities are among the most exposed to AI-assisted cyberattacks, Quartz reports, citing the case of Littleton, Massachusetts, whose utility was penetrated by the Chinese state-backed group Volt Typhoon. The utility's general manager initially hung up on the FBI agent who called to warn him, thinking it was a scam.
Anthropic was beaten to the punch by a salad dressing company
Anthropic, rumored to be nearing a record IPO, says it will put 5% of its shares into a company-owned public benefit trust. Fast Company notes a salad dressing company beat it to the idea and argues the stake could be worth billions on day one if Anthropic's valuation holds.
How Dropbox plans to prevent AI brain rot in its workers
Dropbox is considering cognitive training tools such as memory and attention exercises to keep employees sharp as they hand more work to AI, and has tried device-free "analog" offsites for executives. Chief people officer Melanie Rosenwasser said the company is optimistic about AI but feels responsible for understanding how it affects the people who use it.
Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have changed the flow of goods through the Great Lakes port. The segment looks at the whiplash for shippers and the regional economy as affordability concerns rise ahead of the midterms.
Corporate report: Government response to Small Business Regulatory Taskforce report
The UK government has responded to the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce, a joint government-industry effort that ran from June to September 2026. The taskforce made 15 recommendations across five areas to cut red tape for small and medium-sized firms, supporting the government's goal of reducing regulation's administrative costs by 25%.
Tech
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
SpaceX appears to have lifted restrictions on the Ukrainian military's use of Starshield, the military version of Starlink, after 10 days in which drones lost connectivity at speeds around 100 mph. Ukraine's defense minister said service seems normal again, though the military is still testing and has had no explanation for the slowdown.
See what 5 builders are making with Gemini 4 Argon
Google is showcasing five community projects built with Gemini 4 Argon, its new frontier model rolled out broadly last week. Examples include a globe that maps tectonic shockwaves in real time and a 3D multiplayer game, and Google says Argon outperforms other frontier models on benchmarks in coding, finance, legal and science.
Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?
TechCrunch's Equity podcast discusses the "PHP-ocalypse," a set of newly found vulnerabilities in PHP that forced website owners to patch immediately or take sites offline. The hosts argue AI tools that make finding bugs easier could expose how much of the internet's core infrastructure is "held together by glue and dreams."
Origin Range Requests: Serving large files without range-request tuning
Cloudflare rebuilt how its cache handles HTTP range requests, which previously could pull 128 MiB from an origin to serve a viewer seeking a few megabytes into a video. For its R2 object storage, p99 time to first byte dropped by about half, and a follow-up change cut tiered cache traffic.
Bringing post-quantum cryptography to geographically fenced key management
Cloudflare launched a post-quantum version of its Geo Key Manager in closed beta, part of its Data Localization Suite. It wraps each customer decryption key so only Cloudflare servers in an allowed geography can unlock it, with general availability planned for Q1 2027.
New Tools for the Admins Who Build Communities on Forum
Meta added new tools for admins on Forum, its app for deeper Facebook Groups use. Admin AI and Admin Assist take on moderation busywork like reviewing posts and answering questions; Forum is available in the U.S. on iOS and Android with a Facebook login.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's career advice: Most people don't land their dream job at 22—and that's okay
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees' families at a "Bring Your Parents to Work Day" that he once wanted to be a sportscaster and spent three college summers at Fox's Good Day New York. His advice: most people don't land their dream job at 22, and that's okay.
Exit interview: Microsoft’s comms chief on CEOs, reporters, what he got wrong, and stories that stuck
Microsoft communications chief Frank X. Shaw, who is leaving at the end of the year after nearly three decades, sat down with the GeekWire Podcast and Mary Jo Foley for an exit interview. He discusses working for all three Microsoft CEOs, handling stories from antitrust to AI, and what he got wrong.
Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
Android 17 now lets users "bubble" whole apps, not just chats, so an app floats on top of everything else for quick access. Up to five apps can sit in a bubble; it's a Pixel exclusive for now but is coming to other phones.
Hands-on: Belkin’s new semi solid state batteries make for a much lighter carry
Belkin is selling two new semi-solid-state iPhone battery packs: a 10,000mAh USB-C model and a 5,000mAh MagSafe model with 15W Qi2 charging. 9to5Mac's hands-on says both are notably light, with the 10K pack at 220g versus 240-300g for older batteries, and have premium aluminum builds.
This clever USB-C cable doubles as a stand for your phone [Gallery]
Statik's PowerStand is a braided USB-C cable with a kickstand built into its right-angle end, so it can prop a phone upright while charging. 9to5Google calls it a simple idea that's well executed, especially for travel.
What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026?
Engadget rounds up the cheapest new gaming consoles in 2026 as tariffs and surging memory prices push hardware costs up; the PS5 Pro that launched at $700 now lists for $900. The guide notes the lowest sticker price isn't always cheapest once game costs are factored in.
XLE & Oil
Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
Brent crude ended the week at its highest since April, settling just under $117 after rising more than 6%, while WTI closed above $103. Houthi militants claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu, an oil field and an airport, adding to supply fears from the U.S.-Iran war.
Energy Department Authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Support Fuel Supply Stability
The Energy Department authorized an emergency exchange of up to 400,000 barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude to cover a supply disruption at Phillips 66's Lake Charles refinery in Louisiana. The oil will be returned with additional premium barrels, which DOE says will replenish the SPR at no cost to taxpayers.
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. DOE says the goal is more domestic gasoline, diesel and jet fuel and lower prices for families.
Energy Department Designates Helium as Critical Material to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Security
Energy Secretary Chris Wright designated helium a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, citing its essential role in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced energy technologies. DOE says the move aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
Record Tanker Rates Cripple U.S. Crude Oil Flows to Asia
The Iran war has pushed oil tanker rates to records, with shipping a supertanker of crude from the U.S. Gulf Coast to China costing as much as $80 million earlier this month, ten times the pre-war norm. Rates are still about $60 million, high enough that Asian refiners are ordering little U.S. crude for November.
Physical Oil Prices Drop in Mideast
Physical prices for some Middle East crudes sold outside the Persian Gulf have fallen as producers and traders get better at moving cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz despite attacks. A cargo of Iraqi Basrah Medium recently sold at nearly $10 a barrel below the Dubai benchmark, Asian refiners said.
SLB tops profit estimates as global oilfield activity improves
SLB beat third-quarter estimates with adjusted earnings of $0.64 a share versus $0.62 expected, on revenue of $9.45 billion, up 6% from a year earlier. The oilfield services giant cited stronger North American activity and a gradual recovery in the Middle East despite the Iran war.
Fuel Oil Becomes Asia’s Next Cost Shock
High-sulphur fuel oil in Singapore has climbed above the price of the crude used to make it, as disrupted Middle East and Russian supply, steady bunker demand and high freight rates squeeze Asian shipping. Seasonal Gulf supply and more Chinese exports could ease the pressure toward year-end.
Germany Wants to Stop More Oil Refinery Closures
Germany says it will try to stop further oil refinery closures, warning that losing refineries hurts not just fuel supply but the country's chemicals industry. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche made the case after meeting oil executives in Berlin, as Europe's dependence on imported diesel and jet fuel is exposed by supply shocks.
Chevron targets Argentina shale growth as Vaca Muerta competes for global investment
Chevron plans to expand drilling in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, going from one to three rigs at its El Trapial block by early 2029, as it weighs a proposed $13.8 billion, 30-year investment that needs government approval. The company aims to triple its Argentine output to about 195,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day by 2035.
MISO selects consortium of Ameren, GridLiance, Dairyland to deliver foundational energy grid project in Iowa
MISO picked a consortium of Ameren's ATXI, NextEra's GridLiance Heartland and Dairyland Power Cooperative to build and run the EASL transmission project in Iowa. The line is a foundational piece of a new 765-kilovolt backbone for the Midwest grid.
Berkshire Owns Both Chevron and Occidental. Which Oil Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
With oil prices surging on the Middle East conflict, The Motley Fool compares Berkshire Hathaway's two oil holdings, Occidental and Chevron. Occidental looks better positioned to benefit from high prices, the article argues, but Chevron may be the better long-term hold, which helps explain why Berkshire owns both.
Chainlink
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chainlink Data Standard Connects Stellar’s $4B+ RWA Ecosystem To DeFi
Chainlink Data Feeds and Data Streams are now live on Stellar, letting developers connect Stellar's $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to DeFi. The data can power lending markets, prediction markets, perpetual futures and other apps.
Chainlink price falls 18% despite bullish $19.50 call: Can LINK recover?
LINK rebounded toward $13 after an 18% pullback from its late-September peak, finding support near its 50-day moving average of $12.59. One analyst laid out a possible run to $16.50-$19.50 while allowing for another dip.
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 on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field. Chicago out-snapped New England 66-50, forced 16 missed tackles and piled up yards after contact as Caleb Williams outdueled Drake Maye.
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.
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Mike Vrabel said after the loss to Chicago that "the tackling wasn't good enough, not against this team," pointing to playmakers like D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III. He said the Patriots need to force turnovers and tackle better but liked how they competed.
Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats
Drake Maye and Caleb Williams met again, this time as an MVP runner-up and a quarterback playing his best football, and Williams' Bears won 30-24. NBC Sports Boston's postgame crew weighs in on which quarterback came out on top.
Patriots need much more from A.J. Brown, wide receivers amid injuries
Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and led the team with 26 rushing yards and a score in the loss. NBC Sports Boston argues A.J. Brown and the injury-hit receiver group must produce far more.
Patriots vs. Bears: The good, the bad, the s—t that gets you beat
Pats Pulpit breaks down the loss using Mike Vrabel's three categories: the good, the bad and what gets you beat. The defeat dropped New England to 0-2 in prime time this season in what the writer calls a competitive game between two good teams.
Patriots running game fails to deliver against Bears
Rhamondre Stevenson had a career-best 93 receiving yards and a spectacular 48-yard touchdown before halftime, but the running game managed only 44 yards. Stevenson turned six handoffs into 22 yards in the loss to Chicago.
Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are leaving the Patriots wanting more
Defensive tackles Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, who account for $45.6 million in cap space this season, combined for five pressures and a sack on 47 pass-rush snaps against Chicago, according to PFF. They logged two run stops on 29 snaps as the Bears ran for 116 yards.
Patriots should seriously consider blockbuster Quenton Nelson trade
With both starting guards out, including Mike Onwenu for the season, Chowder and Champions argues the Patriots should pursue Colts left guard Quenton Nelson before the trade deadline. The writer calls Nelson arguably the NFL's best guard.
Colts fire sale should push Patriots to reunite Drake Maye with ex-UNC teammate
With A.J. Brown slow to return to form and Romeo Doubs on injured reserve, Musket Fire argues the Patriots should use the trade deadline to add a receiver, pointing to a Colts sell-off and Drake Maye's former UNC teammate.
Forged in Foxborough Episode 4: The Answer | New England Patriots
Episode 4 of the Patriots' behind-the-scenes series Forged in Foxborough follows how the team responded to early-season adversity, including a breakthrough in Buffalo. It also celebrates the Super Bowl XXXVI team that started the dynasty 25 years ago.
Breaking Down the Patriots Performances vs. the Jets & Bears | Patriots This Week
On Patriots This Week, Bob Socci and Scott Zolak react to the Thursday night loss to the Bears. Mike Dussault joins them to look back at the earlier win over the Jets.
Movies
Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans with an Early Look at ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’
At an AFI Fest screening of "Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood," Quentin Tarantino surprised about 900 fans by showing the first 17 minutes of "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth." Tarantino wrote the holiday release, which follows Brad Pitt's stuntman into the 1970s, but handed directing to David Fincher.
‘The Odyssey’ is coming to Prime Video November 17. Here's how to watch.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, will be available to buy on Prime Video for $19.99 starting Nov. 17, with preorders open now. Amazon says the film has earned more than $1.7 billion worldwide since its July 17 release.
Sandra Hüller Joins Avengers: Doomsday In Mystery Cameo Role
Sandra Hüller has joined "Avengers: Doomsday" in a mystery cameo, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Oscar nominee has had a huge 2026, with roles in "Project Hail Mary," "Rose," "Fatherland" and "Digger."
New Alien Movie In The Works From Raised By Wolves Writer Aaron Guzikowski
Aaron Guzikowski, creator of "Raised by Wolves" and writer of "Prisoners," has been hired to write a new Alien movie at 20th Century Studios, THR reports. Empire notes Ridley Scott said in August he still wants to make a final Alien prequel centered on Michael Fassbender's David.
Wicker First Reviews: Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Shine In A Quirky, Sexy Romance
First reviews of "Wicker," based on Ursula Wills-Jones's short story "The Wicker Husband," praise Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in a raunchy romantasy comedy. Critics say the 105-minute film's script and pacing wear thin at points.
Siskel & Ebert To Be Immortalized With Bronze Statue in Chicago
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert will be honored with a six-foot-five bronze statue, "Siskel & Ebert: Two Thumbs Up," at Chicago's Prudential Plaza off Michigan Avenue. Chaz Ebert writes that she approves and supports the fundraising campaign for the sculpture.
'Possible Love' offers four of the best performances you'll see all year
NPR's critic calls Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love," his first film in eight years since "Burning," home to four of the year's best performances. The film was inspired by a 2009 strike at a Korean car factory that laid off a third of its workers.
Netflix Adapts the Classic by Clarín: Production Begins on 'La Regenta'
Netflix has begun production on "La Regenta," a contemporary adaptation of Clarín's classic Spanish novel told from a female perspective. Mar Coll directs, and Ester Expósito stars as the Regenta alongside Oriol Pla and Vito Sanz.
An Act of Devotion: Travis Knight on “Wildwood”
Laika's Travis Knight talks about directing "Wildwood," the studio's new stop-motion film adapted from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis's novel. It follows Prue McKeel into the woods outside Portland in search of her missing brother, and Knight calls it the culmination of his career in the form.
Watch the ‘Buddy’ Team Explain How They Made the World Fall in Love with a Murderous Unicorn
At IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking Summit, the team behind Casper Kelly's horror comedy "Buddy" explained how they marketed a murderous '90s TV unicorn mascot. Roadside Attractions introduced the character before revealing his homicidal streak, creating a false memory that "Buddy" was a real canceled show.
Chicago International Film Festival brings world cinema to the Windy City
NPR's Marc Rivers reports from the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. He travels the city by L train to sample its world cinema lineup.
Why Dan Hibiki From Street Fighter (2026) Looks So Familiar
/Film looks at Andrew Schulz's turn as Dan Hibiki in Kitao Sakurai's 2026 "Street Fighter," a comedy-heavy adaptation that also features Eric André and Kyle Mooney. The piece notes the film is even sillier than the 1994 version, which may be why it isn't tearing up the box office.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Products from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Online
Ravensburger will sell the 2026 D23 Collection and the Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards in Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds, the game's ninth set. Highlights include serialized cards such as Yanna, Sanctuary Elder, and the set adds the Fortify keyword, Beast tokens and Weakness tokens.
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.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars Unlimited launched its ninth set, Homeworlds, on Oct. 9 with 260 new cards, the new Fortify keyword, two token cards and a new prestige style. The set focuses on planets, creatures and invading armies, with traits like Gungan, Wookiee and Ewok.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A Lorecast tour of Hyperia City revealed new cards including WALL-E, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. Lorcana Player rounds up the reveals and notes the set reaches local game stores in October.
Faith
Mozhda TV goes on air as first Afghan Christian TV channel in historic launch
Mozhda TV, described by its founders as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began broadcasting Saturday, Oct. 24. The satellite channel will carry Christian programming into Afghanistan in local languages, backed by a coalition of mission groups and Afghan church leaders.
Pope Leo recognises heroic virtues of six new Venerables
Pope Leo XIV approved decrees recognizing the heroic virtues of six Servants of God, who are now Venerable. They include Friedrich Kaiser Depel, the first territorial prelate of Caravelí in Peru, Salesian bishop Oreste Marengo, who served in India, and Focolare laywoman Margarita Bavosi.
Pope: ‘Hearts of young people are longing to discover Christ’s love’
Pope Leo XIV met members of Jesus Youth, telling the movement founded 40 years ago in Kerala, India, that young people's hearts long to discover Christ's love. The Vatican approved the group's revised statutes on Oct. 23 after a three-year synodal consultation.
Is Gen Z Turning to God? New Survey Offers Surprising Signs of Belief
A State of the Bible survey found that young adults ages 18-21 are about as likely as the general population to believe in God, heaven and angels, and far more likely than older Gen Z. Christian Headlines says the results challenge the idea that young people are leaving faith.
Grand v. City of University Heights
The ERLC outlines Grand v. City of University Heights, a Supreme Court case on whether an Orthodox Jewish man can challenge city threats that stopped him from hosting a Sabbath prayer group at home before finishing a zoning process. Oral arguments are set for Dec. 9.
Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools
The ERLC explains Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, a case asking the Supreme Court to decide whether a school can require a Christian substitute teacher to use students' preferred pronouns and keep gender identity from parents. The case is pending review.
Shane Winnings Warns Liberty University Crowd That America Must ‘Turn Back to God’ or Face Judgment
Promise Keepers CEO Shane Winnings told Liberty University's Freedom Uncensored event that America must return to its Christian foundations or face judgment. He criticized progressivism as "an evil ideology" and urged believers to take responsibility for the nation's future.
Erika Kirk Surprised With Honorary Doctorate From Liberty University During Freedom Uncensored Event
Liberty University surprised Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree on Oct. 23 at its Freedom Uncensored event. President Dondi Costin presented the degree after Kirk's Q&A.
Bishop Nykiel: Confession is not a place of judgement but a home of celebration
At a Rome seminar on confession, Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel of the Apostolic Penitentiary said the sacrament is not a place of judgment but a home of celebration. The two-day formation event focused on the biblical, theological and spiritual foundations of contrition.
Broken Bodies Make Beautiful Temples
Writing for The Gospel Coalition, a quadriplegic author reflects on Isaiah 55 and resisting the idea that the body is incidental to identity. She argues even broken bodies bear God's image and are temples worthy of the divine.
Is it censorship when parents ask what books kids read at school?
The Christian Post examines whether parents' questions about school reading lists amount to censorship, starting with Colorado mother Erin Lee. Court filings say her daughter attended what she thought was an art club but was a Gender and Sexualities Alliance meeting.
Here’s a clue about the fake trans mailers
Baptist News Global looks at fake transgender-themed mailers sent to Texas voters during early voting that falsely claimed to come from a trans student group and used a real nonprofit's logo. The column offers a clue about who may be behind them.
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.
Review: Unteachers – Under Bright Sadness
Heaven's Metal reviews "Under Bright Sadness," the first full-length from alternative metal band Unteachers since 2014. The band, with roots in Tantrum of the Muse, now keeps a clearer focus on the Gospel.
Review: Omegashift – The Burden of Storms
Norwegian doom band Omegashift pairs heavy, slow riffs with strong melodies and female vocals carrying a hopeful message, Heaven's Metal says. Its second album, "The Burden of Storms," comes out Nov. 20 through Nordic Mission.
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.
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.
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.
Feature: Trans-Siberian Orchestra interview with Al Pitrelli
Heaven's Metal interviews Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli about the 2026 TSO tour. He also tells the story of breaking his leg during a guitar solo and the night he thought he had died on stage.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Independent Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, and about 1.25 million counting Apple Music and Amazon Music. His music blends '90s alternative rock with themes of spiritual warfare and testimony.
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" was set for a free/name-your-price release on Bandcamp on Oct. 23, after preorder listening parties. Preorders gave early access to some songs.
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
He Is Mighty, a new Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado, released a three-song EP, "The Grass Withers, The Flower Fades, But The Word Of Our God Shall Stand Forever," in September. Indie Vision Music praises its mix of clean and harsh vocals.
Cody Bonnette on The History of As Cities Burn and their New Album
HM Magazine's podcast talks with Cody Bonnette of As Cities Burn about the band's strange history and its new album.
Peter Espevoll from Extol on the Band’s Legacy and their New Album
HM Magazine's podcast talks with Peter Espevoll of Extol about the band's legacy, its relationship with the Satanic black metal scene and its new album.
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.