Wendy Eisenberg Releases Surprise New Companion Album Wweennddyy Eeiisseennbbeerrgg

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China's coast guard monitors the Philippines resupplying vessel at disputed shoal

BEIJING, Oct 21 - China's coast guard said it monitored the Philippines delivering necessities to a vessel on Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, roughly a month after Manila accused Beijing of obstructing its resupply mission in the disputed South China Sea.

Konami Has Staged the Biggest Unlikely Gaming Comeback of 2026

After nearly a decade of struggle, Konami has seemingly cracked the code to keeping old franchises relevant.

Young Audiences Want to Redefine Modern Storytelling, New Study Shows

Begone the days of 30-year-olds playing high schoolers! Gen Z and Gen Alpha want to see themselves depicted accurately on screen. A study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA found that young viewers are often not consulted about what they want to see on screen —

Want AI agents to stop going rogue? Make executives personally liable.

Imagine if Sam and Dario and Elon and Mark, along with their boards of directors, bore individual liability for the damage their companies may inflict on society.

Dialogue in the dark: David Bowie meets Nina Simone at Steve McQueen's exhibition at Guggenheim Bilbao

Steve McQueen’s exhibition “66–76–26” at Guggenheim Bilbao Museum is a sound sculpture with no image. It is a link between the decades, the emotion of love and understanding, and it also stars David Bowie and Nina Simone.

Kagan: Supreme Court rulings have heightened political polarization

Justice Elena Kagan offered a pointed critique on Tuesday of recent Supreme Court decisions that opened the door for more political spending and weakened key voting rights protections, suggesting those rulings by her conservative colleagues have driven the country further

Burkina Faso: ‘Sentimentalism is over’ – Ibrahim Traoré brings back the death penalty

Eight years after its abolition, Burkina Faso has reinstated the death penalty for terrorism, espionage and treason, among other offences, with junta leader declaring an end to leniency despite warnings from human rights groups.

Ken Griffin completes deal to build 1,400 ft Park Ave skyscraper

The real estate deal the city has been waiting for just got done.

Nvidia’s latest GPU driver brings a new way to speed up PC games

Nvidia is rolling out a new GPU driver today (621.01) that enables Microsoft's new Advanced Shader Delivery technology to speed up game launches. The technology also removes mid-game "just-in-time" shader compilation, reducing stuttering and CPU spikes. Microsoft's Advanced

Magic: The Gathering Is Officially Hasbro's Biggest Profit-Maker

Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering is now responsible for 90% of Hasbro's profits, according to a new financial report.

Obsession Fans Are Not Happy with Nikki Freeman's Fortnite Skin

Nikki from Obsession now has her own skin in Fortnite, which caused some turmoil among gamers and movie fans.

Beck Plays The Tonight Show With Sacha Baron Cohen On Cello

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Witkoff Calls Putin “Humanitarian” After Russia Frees Jailed American

Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “humanitarian.” The comment came after Russia on Wednesday released 74-year-old American Stephen James Hubbard, who spent four years locked up under accusations of being a Ukrainian mercenary.

Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 153: local authorities

A Sudanese army drone strike killed over 153 people at a market in a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan, local authorities said on Tuesday, marking the latest in a series of deadly attacks.

This country aims to attract €18B in cleaner energy investment

Kazakhstan aims to mobilise €18 billion in investment in cleaner energy through its just energy transition platform, QaJET, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Forget Ravenloft: The Best Horror TTRPG Makes a Party Game Terrifying

Dread tests your nerves and manual dexterity

Neiman Marcus’s Luxe 2026 Holiday Offerings Include $180,000 ‘Star Wars’ Experience

For “Star Wars” fans with $180,000 to spare, Neiman Marcus is offering something even harder to come by than a vintage lightsaber: a look inside the famously guarded world of Lucasfilm. The luxury department store has unveiled its annual Fantasy Gifts collection, headlined by a

Jake Tapper Sketches Work Outside CNN: Graphic Novel Probes Life of ‘Butcher’ Klaus Barbie

Many of the stories, interviews and analyses Jake Tapper presents to his followers on CNN rely heavily on moving pictures, courtesy of his employer. A new project from the anchor and author will substitute still images — that Tapper drew himself. Tapper has spent the past three

Gen Z is abandoning the Republicans and giving Democrats a second chance

Both parties have ignored Gen Z’s warnings that their votes should not be taken for granted. Now it’s Republicans’ turn to pay the political price.

Becerra holds 27-point lead over Hilton in California governor's race: Poll

Democrat Xavier Becerra is maintaining his strong lead in California’s gubernatorial race with only weeks to go until Election Day, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The Emerson College survey found that 60 percent of likely voters backed the former Health and Human

Live updates: Trump lauds Russia's release of American; Vance to campaign with Ramaswamy in Ohio

President Trump on Wednesday morning praised Russia's release of American teacher Stephen Hubbard after four years of wrongful imprisonment. "Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. The United States, out of respect for President Trump, was not

Find the Place You Love. Then Move There. “The reward...

Find the Place You Love. Then Move There. “The reward from moving just because you want to is hard to defend logically. Some people will think you are crazy…”

Angolan-Portuguese singer IAMDDB accuses Israel of stealing her identity in AI video

Angolan-Portuguese artist IAMDDB has condemned the unauthorised use of her likeness in an AI-generated propaganda video shared by Israel's official social media accounts. The Manchester-based singer accuses the government of using her image without permission.

Trump: Implementing Russia sanctions would have halted Stephen Hubbard release talks

President Trump defended his waiver of Russian sanctions, saying it would have halted negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of Stephen Hubbard, a retired schoolteacher who was arrested by Russian authorities when it invaded Ukraine. “Numerous

Who is Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned American released by Russia?

Russia on Wednesday released American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who was serving a seven-year prison sentence after prosecutors accused him of working with Ukraine as a mercenary following the Russian invasion that launched the war between both countries. President Trump

Israel Detains Democratic Congressional Candidate Brad Lander

Democratic nominee for Congress and former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was detained by the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank Wednesday morning. “I’ve been detained by the IDF, along with a group of rabbis & volunteers. We were simply harvesting olives in a

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Devs Will Pay For Canceled Flights And Hotels As Fans Spiral Over Missed Concert

Cygames goes above and beyond after visas fall through

Republican-aligned PAC spends $1.2M to boost socialist

The PAC has spent over $1.2 million on "media placement/media production" and "printing/postage" on Levy's campaign.

Not just gas and groceries: Childcare costs weigh on voters before midterm elections

About three-quarters of U.S. adults saw the expense of childcare as a “major problem” in the U.S.

2026 midterms: 7 key governor races to watch and where they stand

DDHQ's forecast, last updated Oct. 17, has Democrats favored in 20 of the 36 races, with four rated as toss-ups.

GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy — this is how

Economics professor Jose Garcia Montalvo calculated the figure using an estimated 1.5 million workers calling out sick on release day.

The secret terms of Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal

In late August, President Donald Trump announced what he called the “biggest oil deal in world history.” Since then, the full text of the accord — which grants the U.S. sweeping access to Venezuela’s oil reserves — has been one of the most sought-after secrets in Washington,

Warren warns of ‘enormous risk’ if Musk is ‘dictating our foreign policy’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) says there needs to be an investigation of who ordered the limit on Ukraine’s access to the Starshield satellite-based internet network and warned there is an “enormous risk” if Elon Musk is “dictating our foreign policy” by deciding what tools

Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield

Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners UK politics live – latest updates Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards rejecting the giant Rosebank oilfield, the Guardian understands, in what would be a blow for the

No evidence foreign powers sparked Europe’s riots, but they exploited them

There is so far no evidence that foreign powers caused Europe’s riots, only that they exploited them, despite politicians blaming online manipulation for them. Brussels has refused to act, citing a lack of evidence.

John C. Reilly, Penny Lane Board Short Doc ‘Stalin Boys’ as Executive Producers (Exclusive)

Reilly hopes the short film will remind people "that big lives always start small, and even tiny dusty towns in the middle of nowhere can produce people who can shape a brighter future for us all."

Is Trump a RINO?

True conservatives are realizing that Trump is using the Republican Party for his own convenience.

DMZ dispute exposes deeper fault lines in US-South Korea alliance

USFK chief warns against rushing wartime operational control transfer amid evolving N. Korean threats, as Seoul pushes to regain control by 2030.

I reviewed the iPhone Duo, ask me anything

I'm The Verge's senior smartphone reviewer and I've been using the iPhone Duo for the past week. I've unfolded it, flipped it, and folded it more times than I could count as I've been working on the review alongside our editor-in-chief Nilay Patel, and I'm ready to answer your

The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time

The iPhone Duo is the riskiest Apple product in years. It's a huge rethink of what an iPhone is and could be, and it contains the seeds of many fascinating ideas that might be great in the future. But that future is yet to come. The iPhone Duo is also one of Apple's messiest

Hegseth boosts battleground Republican during Wisconsin trip

DAYTON, Ohio, and EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boosted a front-line House Republican on Tuesday during a day trip to Midwest battlegrounds two weeks before the midterm elections, in which Republicans are facing an uphill fight to keep control of Congress.

Africa: Ethiopia Calls for Data-Driven Policymaking to Accelerate Africa's Progress

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reformed its statistical legislation and established an independent statistical service to strengthen the production and coordination of official data, President Taye Atske Selassie said.

Prabowo vows Indonesia will not be ‘frightened’ by MSCI amid proposed market downgrade

MSCI’s warning triggered a sharp, two-day stock sell-off in Indonesian stocks.

Cyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline

Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet.

EU probes whether Booking.com is doing enough to tackle fake listings and phishing scams

There is no fixed legal deadline for the investigation to conclude, but Booking.com can propose measures to address the European Commission's concerns.

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Netflix Stock Deflates to Two-Year Low. What Will It Take to Revive Revenue Growth?

Shares of Netflix hit a two-year low after the streamer’s Q3 2026 earnings report revealed an ongoing softening in top-line growth and a miss on advertising revenue for the full year. The stock was down -7% in premarket trading Wednesday, to under $64/share, a decline of nearly

God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history

There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan

Could EUR/USD Head Down to 1.10 Handle?