Colombia opens embassy to Israel in Jerusalem

OpenAI sued by 8 states alleging ChatGPT coached children to harm themselves, others

The lawsuits are seeking an order forcing OpenAI to make changes to how ChatGPT works for children. The states are also seeking an order forcing the company to give up profits it has generated from young users.

GOP Sen. Tillis asks Musk to explain Ukraine losing access to Starlink

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is pressing Elon Musk to explain Ukraine’s loss of military access to Starlink and expressing hope that Ukraine’s restricted access to the space-based communications network was because of an error and not a deliberate decision. Tillis called on Musk

Rosalía’s ‘Magnolias’ Sees 300 Percent Surge in Streams After ‘SNL’

The Spanish singer's evocative performance went viral this week

GOP's Blackburn releases AI Kendrick Lamar video, to some criticism

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Tuesday released a video appearing to use artificial intelligence to have her resemble rapper Kendrick Lamar during his 2025 Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance. The video depicts Blackburn, who is running for governor, on a

Whatley campaign is currently dark on TV as GOP groups retreat from North Carolina

A spokesperson for the Republican Senate nominee said it is a “temporary pause.” But it’s an unusual move less than three weeks before Election Day.

Trendy LA restaurant slammed over mystery fees — on top of mandatory tip: ‘Deeply disturbing’

There's a fee to get fed.

Variety’s 2026 Artisans to Watch: ‘Obsession’ Makeup Head, ‘Project Hail Mary’ Visual Effects Supervisor, ‘La Bola Negra’ Composer and More

In 2026, moviegoers came back to cinemas, packing theaters to see blockbusters like “The Odyssey,” “Project Hail Mary,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Toy Story 5,” “Michael” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and low-budget films like “Backrooms” and “Obsession.” But all those

Wedding planning giant The Knot Worldwide acquires rival site Zola

Zola will operate as a standalone business for the time being under The Knot Worldwide’s umbrella of brands, which includes WeddingWire, WeddingPro, Hitched and several others.

Watch live: Trump seeks to boost Biggs, GOP in Arizona

President Trump heads to Arizona on Wednesday afternoon, looking to help Republicans flip the governor's mansion in a state he carried in 2024. Trump is expected to rally supporters for GOP Rep. Andy Biggs, as the lawmaker seeks to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs,

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate to toss-up

Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an election handicapper, shifted the Kansas Senate race to a “toss-up” amid growing voter dissatisfaction with the GOP over the economy. The group noted in its explanation they were "hesitant" to shift the race but “a full-on Republican rescue operation

84 percent of ransomware victims point to AI link: Report

Over 80 percent of ransomware victims in a new survey reported that their attackers had weaponized AI as part of the scheme, according to data made public Wednesday. For its 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, cybersecurity company Semperis and research consultant Censuswide surveyed

The AI race is back on

Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind, while Meta, despite spending billions to revive its floundering AI ambitions,

Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison on the Perils of Social Media

The Social Reckoning co-stars stop by the Rolling Stone Studio to discuss their new movie, playing real people, and their own ups and downs with life online

Houthis claim another attack on Riyadh airport, threaten Saudi oil sites

The Houthis said their strikes are retaliation for Saudi attacks in Yemen, as a fire at an Aramco complex in Dhahran spread across several floors and Riyadh's airport remains closed until October 17

Something About Tom Cruise Meeting Attack On Titan’s Eren Yeager Feels So Wrong, Yet So Right

I haven't seen Cruise have this much onscreen chemistry with someone since Edge of Tomorrow

‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV. Per the official logline, the series stars “follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she

June McDoom – “Human Angel”

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Bob Daly to Step Down as Chair of AFI Board of Directors (EXCLUSIVE)

After 17 years of leadership, Bob Daly will step down as chair of the American Film Institute Board of Directors at the next trustee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Variety can reveal exclusively. Daly, former Warner Bros. chair and co-CEO, joined the AFI Board in April 1981 and

Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic's Mythos

Bank of America hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic’s Mythos, offering a rare look at costs involved in defending against AI.

Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?

New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed a years-long multi-state investigation against Character.AI as they now seek to require protections on consumer data sold through its bankruptcy proceeding. James is among 40 bipartisan AGs who filed a notice of interest in

UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon

By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, Oct 14 (Reuters) - UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to begin negotiations on the future of peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon, as Beirut campaigns for an extension to the mandate set to expire at the end

Box Office: ‘Street Fighter’ Aims for $30 Million Opening, ‘You Can See Everything’ Could Score $8 Million Start

Strength in numbers? Movie theater operators are hoping the adage proves true as four new movies aim to bolster the October box office. Paramount’s video game adaptation “Street Fighter” will lead over fellow newcomers, with opening weekend estimates of $25 million to $35

Florence’s 'Maricarmen': 94-year-old faces losing her home of 60 years as rent nearly triples

The elderly widow, almost blind and using a walking frame still does not know about the eviction; her daughter says her story echoes Maricarmen, a symbol of Spain's fight for housing.

As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K

It's been four long years since the last Apple TV 4K was released, and in that time there have been lots of hopes and dreams for features in whatever comes next. A new chip, 4K/120Hz support, audio passthrough, a remote locator, better home control integration - the 2022 Apple

GTA 6 leaker threatens Take-Two with a 'dead man's switch'

Cyberleek promises not to reveal the ending of GTA 6, as long as Take-Two leaves them alone.

Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman

Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck; his start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Are Hungary and the EU friends again? The Ring in Budapest

The Ring visits Budapest to ask whether Prime Minister Péter Magyar has reset Hungary’s ties with the EU. After April’s landslide, Brussels agreed to release €16.4bn in blocked funds, but several issues remain unresolved.

October’s PlayStation Plus Catalog Is One Of The Service’s Best Months In A Long Time

Mafia: The Old Country , Mycopunk , and the return of Horizon Forbidden West , plus Dino Crisis 2 for Premium subscribers

Shygirl – “Mantra”

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Nancy Mace's ex-fiance, 2 other men face sex crime charges after her accusations in House speech

Three men, including Rep. Nancy Mace's ex-fiance, are now facing charges for a 2018 incident.

Ukraine says Starlink connectivity restored after Zelensky warned 'people will die' from satellite slowdown

Ukraine's defense minister said on Wednesday afternoon that SpaceX was working to restore satellite speeds in the country after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of dire consequences following reported slowdowns in Starlink services. Mykhailo Fedorov announced

Japan to fund $21B deal to expand chip production in New York

Japan is helping fund a $21 billion deal to build two new chip plants in upstate New York, President Trump announced Wednesday. The country will provide $10 billion to speed up construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant from GlobalFoundries that the company aims to bring

Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8

The biggest complaint about the pre-order bonus game is getting resolved with a happy ending.

Hegseth heckled by anti-war protesters at Army conference

Anti-war protesters disrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth several times while he spoke at the U.S. Army’s annual convention in Washington, D.C., accusing him of war crimes and condemning U.S. military operations abroad. The Pentagon chief led a panel to discuss the future of

May Peace Prevail on Earth

Here are some photos I’ve taken during my time in Tokyo so far. I’ve been posting new stuff more or less daily to Instagram . Somehow I’m already about halfway through my stay. Somehow these images both capture and don’t even come close to capturing my experience

Who’s the Thief in Deana Lawson’s Photography?

I wonder what the women standing perpetually accused and anonymous might say about the sale of their stolen images.

Xbox Officially Announces New Xbox Nano Controller

The Xbox Nano Controller is light, practical, and portable, allowing players to take their gaming just about anywhere.

Throttling Ukraine’s Starlink access heightens concerns over Musk

The Ukrainian government on Tuesday night said that its access to the SpaceX-owned Starlink satellite internet service was throttled, prompting critics to question the wisdom of depending on any company owned by far-right billionaire Elon Musk. According to a Wednesday report

Trump’s New Press Secretary Faces Legal Complaint Over Her Credentials

The new White House press secretary is facing a legal complaint over misrepresenting her credentials as a lawyer. The Campaign for Accountability, a liberal nonprofit organization focusing on ethics, filed a complaint with the State Bar of California Wednesday over whether

Summer Walker Sues Label For Fraud

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Joe Glass – “outontouragain”

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Appeals court rules California can't require ICE to show visible ID

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against a California law requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to show visible identification, a final ruling after the law was previously put on hold. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit remanded with

Atlantic Ocean currents can recover from severe climate weakening, study finds

COPENHAGEN, Oct 14 - An Atlantic Ocean current system weakened by global warming could recover over time if the climate cools, a study by the Danish Meteorological Institute showed on Wednesday.

Geordie Greep’s Alleged Victim Speaks Out, Greep Responds

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This Prehistoric Alaskan Camp is Rewriting the History of Beringia

Stone tools point to a common culture The post This Prehistoric Alaskan Camp is Rewriting the History of Beringia appeared first on Nautilus .

Bank of America profits hit by $1.2B fine for overlooking Chinese money laundering, narco trafficking

The nation’s second-largest bank was hit with the hefty penalties Tuesday for failing to timely report more than $5 billion in suspicious activity, including Chinese money laundering networks, according to the Treasury Department.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

Nintendo Breathes Quality Of Life Into The Ocarina Of Time Remake

Hands-on previews praise Nintendo for adding modern conventions

Soulslikes Don't Work in First-Person — Yet

Valor Mortis is a Soulslike from the studio behind Ghostrunner. It has grand ideas, but struggles to replicate Soulslike combat in first-person POV.