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Oil Surges 4% After Deadly Saudi Attacks
How to Watch and Stream Thursday's Patriots Game Against the Bears | NFL Week 7
Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star, Dies at 93
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Here's what state races will be on the ballot for the 2026 midterms in Arkansas
NW Arkansas
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.
Here's what state races will be on the ballot for the 2026 midterms in Arkansas
Arkansas voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, and 5NEWS laid out the statewide races on the ballot. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) faces state Sen. Fredrick Love (D), who won his party's nomination with more than 100,000 votes, and Libertarian Colt Shelby.
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.
Where Arkansas' state senate & house races stand
40/29 News broke down the races for control of the Arkansas General Assembly. Of the 17 state Senate seats up this year, 12 have only one candidate, leaving seven truly contested, and two special elections are also under way.
Razorback Trio Completes Their Time in Memphis
Three Razorback women's tennis players wrapped up the ITA Central Regional Championships in Memphis. Natalie Oliver won two singles matches, including a three-set comeback, and Brooke Schaefer and Anastasija Adeikyte picked up a doubles win.
Weekend Flyer: Squirrel Flower, Phantasma, Clutch, Dirty Dancing, and more
The Fayetteville Flyer's weekend guide notes the Razorback football team is off, but Coach Cal's basketball team hosts Gonzaga in an exhibition at Bud Walton Arena Saturday at 3 p.m. Music picks include Squirrel Flower at George's on Sunday, the EMO Night Tour and a full slate at Kingfish.
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.
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.
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.
SLS Dash 5k set for Nov. 7 at Kessler Mountain Regional Park
The SLS Dash 5k and Fun Run for Neurodiversity returns at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville. The event includes a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, music and food, and organizers encourage costumes.
Hawaii
HPD Arrests Kailua Suspect on Multiple Charges, Including Attempted Murder on Law Enforcement Officers
Honolulu police arrested a 43-year-old Kailua man on charges including first-degree attempted murder after he allegedly fired a long gun at officers responding to a domestic abuse call Tuesday night. The Specialized Services Division handled the barricade, and officers persuaded him to surrender.
UH Cancer Center expands cancer care statewide with $2.5M Helmsley grant
The UH Cancer Center received a $2.5 million Helmsley Charitable Trust grant to expand Ka ʻUmeke Lama, a statewide effort to bring cancer care, research and specialist training to neighbor island and rural patients. It will create Hawaiʻi's first medical oncology fellowship; a UH study found residents spent at least $230 million on out-of-state cancer care from 2021 to 2023.
Vulcan Challenge fundraising campaign enters final days at UH Hilo
UH Hilo's monthlong Vulcan Challenge fundraiser for its 12 NCAA Division II teams ends Friday, Oct. 23, with more than $46,000 in matching gifts still available. KTA Super Stores and the Taniguchi family are matching the first $25,000 in donations.
From trash to theatrical treasure: UH students bring Oz to life
UH Mānoa's Kennedy Theatre stages The Wizard of Oz Oct. 23–31 in a version set in a landfill-inspired world, with costumes and puppets built from trash. The Cowardly Lion's head is made from plastic water jugs, and Toto's skeleton from plastic pipes and bolts.
Prosecutor secures murder indictment in Young Street stabbing, victim identified
An Oʻahu grand jury indicted Orion Satori, 47, on second-degree murder in the Oct. 16 stabbing on Young Street near Ward, the Honolulu Prosecutor announced. The victim was identified Thursday as Kiril Stoimenov, 42; Satori is held without bail at OCCC.
100th shopping letter issued today by County’s Ho‘okumu Hou First-Time Homebuyer program
Eighteen households displaced by the 2023 Maui wildfires received home-shopping letters through Maui County's Ho‘okumu Hou First-Time Homebuyer program, bringing the total to 100. Each approved household can get up to $600,000 to bridge the gap between its mortgage and the price of a home in the county.
Kailua twins turn Harry Potter display into six-figure Maui fundraiser
Kailua twins Gavin and Logan Marotta-Cerwonka have turned a haunted-house fundraiser they started eight years ago into an elaborate Harry Potter-themed display that has raised six figures for Maui. The brothers first raised money for Hope Services Hawaii after the Puna lava flow and have since given to groups including Shriners.
U.S. would be growing more slowly without AI boom, but not in recession
A UHERO analysis estimates U.S. growth over the past year would have been half a point to about one point weaker without AI investment and AI-driven stock gains. Even so, the author says the economy would most likely not be in recession without them.
Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery
GoFarm Hawaiʻi, a University of Hawaiʻi extension program, is hosting three free Zoom webinars to help farmers hit by recent storms and flooding assess damage and plan recovery. Sessions run Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sister city delegation from South Korea visits UH Hilo, strengthens collaboration in education and cultural exchange
UH Hilo welcomed a delegation from Gokseong-gun, a sister county in South Korea, on Oct. 13. The visit was coordinated by professors Su-Mi Lee and Hee Jun Choi and aims to build education and cultural exchange across the Pacific.
Unlock federal funding opportunities at the 2026 Hawaiʻi SBIR Conference
The 2026 Hawaiʻi SBIR Conference comes to the Malcolm Center in Kīhei on Friday, Nov. 6, connecting local innovators with federal SBIR/STTR funding with a focus on the space sector. NASA, NOAA, the Department of Energy, USDA, the Navy, SpaceWERX, MDA and the SBA are expected to take part.
State downsizes proposed Oʻahu jail, but advocates say that doesn’t address the root of the problem
Hawaiʻi is shrinking its planned new Oʻahu jail from 1,000 beds to 800, though water, sewer and power will still be built for 1,000 in case it needs to grow. Advocates say a smaller building doesn't by itself mean fewer people behind bars.
Business
Moderna shares plunge after cancer vaccine data leaks — despite positive results
Moderna shares fell as much as 25% Thursday after partial data on its personalized cancer vaccine with Merck leaked, even though the full results looked positive. Paired with Keytruda, the shot cut the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% versus Keytruda alone, and about 82% of patients were alive without recurrence at two years versus 70%.
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.
AI stocks slip and global markets retreat as oil hits five-month high
AI stocks dragged markets lower worldwide Thursday as oil hit its highest level since May on worries about the war with Iran. By early afternoon the S&P 500 was down 1.3% and the Nasdaq 2.4%, while Lam Research fell 11.1% despite better-than-expected results.
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.
Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports
President Trump asked Elon Musk to ease restrictions he had placed on Starshield, SpaceX's military-grade Starlink service used by Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials. Trump declined to confirm the call but said, "The bottom line, he put it back."
£16 billion productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers
The UK Treasury says government departments delivered £16 billion in efficiency savings last year, about 4.1% of day-to-day spending, beating their target. It credits AI and new technology with faster NHS diagnoses and more teaching time.
Cyprus police investigate financial and tax affairs of ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Police in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the financial and tax affairs of former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich covering 2003 to 2006, a senior official told a parliamentary committee. It follows a Guardian, Bureau of Investigative Journalism and BBC investigation that found aides appeared to have backdated paperwork on his offshore businesses.
Stable banks, strong capital markets – Europe’s financial system for the future | Keynote speech at the conference for the 40th anniversary of the International Bankers Forum
In a keynote at the International Bankers Forum's 40th anniversary, the Bundesbank looked back on four decades of European financial integration. The speech made the case for stable banks alongside strong capital markets as Europe's financial system for the future.
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.
Bank of America CEO honored at $32M fundraising event against antisemitism
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan received the Leadership in Action Award at the first benefit for the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, founded by Patriots owner Robert Kraft. The sold-out Waldorf Astoria event drew more than 800 people and raised over $32 million to fight antisemitism and other hate.
Tech
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.
Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
Rivian has bought Third Dimension, a 15-person U.K. startup that uses AI to turn images and video into lifelike 3D worlds, to speed up development of its driver-assistance features and the self-driving system for robotaxis it plans to supply to Uber. Terms weren't disclosed; the team joins Rivian's autonomy and AI group under James Philbin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple TV’s long-awaited Fleetwood Mac documentary finally has a release date
Apple TV set Jan. 29, 2027 for "Fleetwood Mac: The Chain," Frank Marshall's documentary billed as the first fully authorized film about the band. It brings together the voices of Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
Beyond static charts: Helping AI create visualizations you can explore
Microsoft Research introduced Flint-interactive, which lets AI agents build charts people can explore by clicking, filtering, zooming and highlighting instead of static images. Behaviors are defined with high-level semantic events, and Flint's compiler handles the interaction logic to cut layout and debugging problems.
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.
Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ streams live on Apple TV this weekend
Apple TV will stream every session of this weekend's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli could clinch his first drivers' title. It will be the first F1 race broadcast in Dolby Atmos, and Multiview now works on supported smart TVs.
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.
XLE & Oil
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber award $100,000 in storm relief grants to 26 local businesses
The Duke Energy Foundation and the Cincinnati Regional Chamber awarded $100,000 in storm relief grants to 26 small businesses hit by severe weather, flooding and storm damage this summer. The grants of $2,500 to $10,000 help pay for repairs, damaged equipment and inventory, and other unexpected costs.
Asia Needs $1 Trillion a Year to Secure Energy Supplies
Asia will need as much as $1 trillion a year in energy investment, about $15 trillion through 2040, to meet demand and cut exposure to supply shocks, McKinsey said Thursday. It now expects Asian demand to hit 370 million terajoules by 2040, 15% above last year's forecast, and roughly 70% of global net demand growth.
Electric Giants Say They Already Have the Tools to Fix the AI Power Crunch
Big electrical equipment makers say they already have the tools to ease the AI power crunch, OilPrice.com reports. Data center demand is straining grids and transmission lines the article describes as too small and too old, even as countries electrify faster than ever.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
How to Watch and Stream Thursday's Patriots Game Against the Bears | NFL Week 7
Thursday's Patriots-Bears game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) on Prime Video, with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit calling it. It airs locally on WCVB in Boston and WMUR in Manchester, and on 98.5 The Sports Hub with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak.
Patriots vs. Bears full injury report Week 7: Carlton Davis III, Kyle Monangai, more
The 4-2 Patriots visit the 4-2 Bears on Thursday Night Football, their first meeting since New England's 19-3 win in 2024. Center Ben Brown, cornerback Carlton Davis III, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and cornerbacks Channing Canada and Karon Prunty are out, while tackle Morgan Moses and safety Kevin Byard are questionable.
Expert Predictions: Week 7 Picks for Patriots at Bears
Patriots.com rounds up the national experts' picks for Thursday's game at Chicago, and most ESPN analysts pick the Bears. Mike Reiss predicts a 27-24 Chicago win, citing the banged-up offensive line, while CBS's Pete Prisco picks the Patriots 28-27.
3 Bears players the Patriots need to keep in check in big primetime matchup
After a 1-2 start with the league's worst offense, the Patriots have won three straight while averaging 33.3 points a game. Musket Fire notes that a win in Chicago tonight plus a Buffalo loss to Baltimore Sunday would give New England the AFC East lead, and singles out the Bears' offensive weapons under Ben Johnson.
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.
Looking Towards the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football | Patriots Unfiltered on TV
Patriots.com writers Paul Perillo, Mike Dussault and Alex Francisco recap the Week 6 win over the Jets and preview Thursday's game at Chicago.
A.J. Brown's return will unlock more for the Patriots' offense than meets the eye
Drake Maye has thrown 10 touchdowns and one interception during the Patriots' three-game win streak, mostly without A.J. Brown contributing. Musket Fire argues Brown's return from injury will open up more for the offense than his first game back suggested.
Patriots fans not concerned with A.J. Brown, survey shows
In a Pats Pulpit survey, Patriots fans said they aren't worried about A.J. Brown after a rough return from injured reserve against the Jets. He drew a game-high 10 targets but caught three for 27 yards with several drops, though he looked explosive and got open; Mike Vrabel said, "I like the separation."
Drake Maye Mic'd Up, 1-on-1 with Kevin Byard III & More | Patriots All Access
This week's Patriots All Access previews the short-week trip to Chicago. It features Drake Maye mic'd up, Scott Zolak's sit-down with Eliot Wolf and a one-on-one with former Bear Kevin Byard III, plus Mike Vrabel's postgame speech after the win over the Jets.
3 things the Patriots have to do to beat the Bears
Pats Pulpit's keys to tonight's game start with limiting explosive runs: the Bears lead the NFL in rushing attempts (216) and rushing yards (964) and rank second with 13 rushing touchdowns. A banged-up but 4-2 New England can head into its mini-bye with five wins.
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel drops head turning Caleb Lomu take for TNF clash vs. Bears amid O-line woes
Asked whether rookie Caleb Lomu could play guard because of offensive line injuries, Mike Vrabel said, "I think that Caleb will have to be ready to go at multiple positions," according to Mike Giardi. The Patriots prioritized movement skills and athleticism when drafting linemen like Lomu, Will Campbell and Jared Wilson.
Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are on fire. Can either defense make a stand in Bears-Patriots?
Thursday's game pits two of the NFL's hottest young quarterbacks against each other: Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. Maye has 10 touchdown passes since a 1-2 start marred by turnovers, and ClutchPoints asks whether either defense can slow them down.
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.
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).
James Bond Casting Nears As Screen Tests Set To Take Place Next Week — Jack Lowden Among Hopefuls
Amazon MGM is setting final screen tests for the next James Bond, possibly starting as early as tomorrow, Empire reports, citing Deadline, with Jack Lowden among the hopefuls. Denis Villeneuve is directing Bond 26 from a script by Steven Knight, and Nina Gold is casting.
Two Powerful Women. One Unforgiving Rivalry. A Legacy at Stake: Netflix Unveils the Trailer of 'Akka'
Netflix released the trailer for Akka, an Indian gangster series starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte as rival women fighting over power in the fictional kingdom of Pernuru. Produced by YRF Entertainment and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, it premieres Oct. 30.
Wildwood Director Travis Knight Reveals The Innovations That Made The Epic Stop-Motion Film Possible [Exclusive]
Laika's Travis Knight told /Film about the new techniques behind "Wildwood," his second stop-motion feature after "Kubo and the Two Strings" a decade ago. Knight has worked in stop-motion for more than 25 years and helped shape Laika since its 2005 founding.
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.
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.
8 Times Connie Britton Joined the Worlds of Disney
D23 marks the Hulu mystery series Phony, now streaming on Hulu on Disney+, by looking back at eight times Connie Britton appeared in Disney projects. In Phony, she plays a mother whose teenage son wakes from a car accident convinced she has been replaced by an impostor.
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."
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.
Forget Modern Sci-Fi, 'Klara and the Sun's Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi Find Soul in Classic Cinema
Taika Waititi's adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's "Klara and the Sun" stars Jenna Ortega as Klara, a solar-powered Artificial Friend bought for a sick "lifted" girl, Josie, with Amy Adams as Josie's mother, Chrissie. Collider says the film mixes physical comedy with grief and questions about what makes us human.
Ali Hazelwood Confirms Olive and Adam’s Relationship Status in ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Sequel [Exclusive]
Ali Hazelwood told Collider that Olive and Adam from "The Love Hypothesis" are still together in the sequel "The Two-Body Problem," which picks up their story. She spoke while promoting her new Audible romance "Bad in Bed."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faith
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.
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."
Cardinal Parolin: We ask for peace through the intercession of St. John Paul II
Celebrating Mass at St. John Paul II's tomb in St. Peter's Basilica on the saint's feast day, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin asked for world peace through his intercession. Hundreds attended, with more than 100 priests concelebrating.
Candace Cameron Bure Leans on Faith as ‘Special Forces’ Reality Show Pushes Her Beyond Her Comfort Zone
Candace Cameron Bure says her faith is carrying her through "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," which has put her through heights, a boxing match and a chemical warfare challenge. "People think I live in a bubble because of my faith in Jesus, but my faith is 100% what I'll use," she said.
Indonesia: Camino de Flores offers sacred journey of hope and renewal
Indonesia's tourism ministry is launching Camino de Flores, a walking pilgrimage on the island of Flores modeled on Spain's Camino de Santiago. The first pilot walk, Oct. 23-27, covers about 70 kilometers from Bajawa through Boawae to Ende with around 70 participants.
Man who robbed bank in Jesus' name then called pastor pleads guilty
Deshalon Bosha Jelks, 37, pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing an Anchorage credit union in February with a note claiming he was armed with "the power & authority of Jesus Christ." He faces up to 20 years, with sentencing set for Jan. 21, 2027.
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.
German Free Evangelical federation elects first general secretary under new structure
Germany's Federation of Free Evangelical Churches (FeG) elected longtime staff leader Sascha Rützenhoff as its first general secretary, a new post created in a leadership restructuring. Delegates in Coburg chose him for a six-year term; the federation has 504 congregations.
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.
Rev. Johnnie Moore Warns Liberty University Students That Antisemitism From Christian Influencers Is a ‘Betrayal of the Gospel’
At Liberty University's Center for Israel event Thursday, Rev. Johnnie Moore warned students that antisemitism is spreading in conservative Christian circles through online personalities who use Scripture to justify hostility toward Jews, calling it a betrayal of the gospel.
Colton Dixon Offers a 'Christian's Response to Halloween' with 'Bones'
Colton Dixon's new song "Bones" looks like a Halloween anthem, with skeletons and a cemetery video, but he says it's about Ezekiel 37's Valley of Dry Bones. In the video Dixon stands at a tombstone reading "Here Lies Colton Dixon."
‘Fjord’ Is the Best Movie of 2026 So Far
The Gospel Coalition's reviewer calls Cristian Mungiu's Fjord, this year's Palme d'Or winner, the best movie of 2026 so far. Starring Sebastian Stan, it is based on the 2015 case of a Romanian evangelical family whose children were taken by Norway's child welfare agency.
Christian Metal
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.
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.
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: Alice Cooper book Devil on my Shoulder an international best-seller
Alice Cooper's memoir "Devil On My Shoulder" hit No. 1 on the UK Sunday Times non-fiction bestseller list after entering at No. 7. In North America it debuted at No. 4 on the New York Times list, No. 9 in the Globe and Mail and No. 3 on Publishers Weekly.
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.
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.
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.
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.