Xbox Considers Making Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft Exclusive
Microsoft is surveying Xbox Insiders about making franchises like Fallout, Minecraft and The Elder Scrolls (but not Call of Duty) Xbox exclusives.
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Pringles offers die-hard fans chance to take love of chips to the grave — with $28K sweetener
Pringles is giving one die-hard fan the chance to take their love of potato chips to the grave -- literally.
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star William Stanford Davis Sets Memoir ‘Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid’ (EXCLUSIVE)
William Stanford Davis, who stars in “Abbott Elementary” as the janitor Mr. Johnson, is publishing a memoir titled “Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid” via BenBella Books. “Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid” will dive into Davis’ life and career — including struggles such as addiction and
Chance the Rapper Wins Lingering Legal Fight With Ex-Manager: ‘Owed Him Loyalty’
“I’m grateful to finally close this chapter of my life," the artist says in a statement
Africa: PAU Alumni Conference to Bring 400+ Leaders Together to Connect Ideas, Opportunities
[This Day] The Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) has announced its 2026 International Alumni Conference, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together more than 400 business leaders,
Africa: Adesina - Africa's Youth Are Assets, Not Liabilities
[This Day] Skills, Jobs -- *Former AfDB president says poor education, unemployment, lack of access to finance are wasting continent's demographic advantage
Zach Bryan Announces ‘Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs’ Tour Across North America and Australia
The run will see support from John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen, and more
The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
I'm just going to come right out and say it. I love the approach Apple has taken with the HomeView. I think it's the shared, always-available household interface that my family might finally use. Is Apple's first smart display my dream smart home dashboard? No. But is it the
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana faces yet another setback in ‘sex slave’ lawsuit
In the spring, Chirayu Rana slapped the bank with a wild suit accusing senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual assault and misconduct that she strongly denies.
Ubisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx, downsize Ubisoft Singapore
The decisions will ultimately impact over 120 jobs between the two studios as part of Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring efforts.
McKinsey job applicants are facing off with an AI ‘mayor’ to test their wits, new twist in challenging process
Many aspiring applicants who subject themselves to McKinsey & Co.'s notoriously grueling hiring process now risk facing a demanding AI bot.
‘Lanterns’ Season 2 Won’t Be Greenlit Until the Writers’ Room ‘Comes Up With a Worthy Successor to a Great First Season’
While HBO’s “Lanterns” hasn’t yet scored a second season renewal, one could be on the way depending on how things go in the writers’ room, according to DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran. While he didn’t confirm an exact date fans can expect an announcement to come on, Safran did
‘Livelihood is my right’: Delhi businesses count cost of protests, police restrictions
Traders in India’s capital told CNA that recent demonstrations and security curbs have hurt sales and footfall, raising questions over how to balance the right to protest with livelihoods.
Why a remote Philippine island chain near Taiwan is drawing China’s attention
Less than 200km south of Taiwan, Batanes is the Philippines' northernmost province. Growing maritime tensions with China and Manila's deepening defence ties with the US and Japan are drawing fresh attention to the strategically located island chain.
They lost loved ones in Nepal’s flood but found a way through grief to help others
From a Chinese man searching for his wife to volunteers helping displaced children, people have had to confront personal tragedy even as many of them support others devastated by the disaster. Nepal: The Flood’s Wake tells their stories.
New Feathered Dinosaur is the First Megaraptor Discovered in Europe
Its name means “unconquered female warrior” The post New Feathered Dinosaur is the First Megaraptor Discovered in Europe appeared first on Nautilus .
Commentary: Southeast Asian economies are growing amid the Iran war but inflation pains the poor
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has drained fiscal resources as imported energy bills and social subsidies balloon, says an ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute academic.
‘Beach Fictions’ Review: Utterly Beguiling, Time-Tweaking Korean Romance Shows What a Day a Difference Makes
Fatalism, self-determination and imagination all gently wrestle for control of the narrative(s) in “Beach Fictions,” an enchanting and subtly profound diptych that follows one young woman through two diverging versions of the same day — saying much in the process about the
Russia's Lavrov, China's Wang discuss cooperation, Ukraine, Iran at Asia security meeting
Oct 14 - The Russian and Chinese foreign ministers discussed the state of bilateral cooperation as well as the crises in Ukraine and Iran during an Asia security meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Harris tells Keke Palmer she's undecided on 2028 run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris told actor Keke Palmer she has not yet decided on a presidential run in 2028 amid mounting speculation surrounding whether the Democrat will launch a third campaign. Harris joined Palmer’s podcast, “Baby, This is Keke Palmer,” for a lengthy
'My idea of a Netflix for games doesn’t work': Garry's Mod successor is getting 'sweeping changes'
"I’m sorry—we are going to do better."
Woman Accusing Geordie Greep of Sexual Assault Alleges Singer Kissed Her While She Slept
"I want to unreservedly apologise to her for what I did and for the distress and hurt I caused that night," former Black Midi singer says. "It was a huge mistake"
Coalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safety
A group of state attorneys general are suing the artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT-maker of illegally misleading users over the safety of its chatbot. Eight states filed lawsuits Wednesday, alleging OpenAI pushed forward with development of its AI
Critics Vindicate ‘Artificial’ After Messy Amazon MGM Breakup (and the Studios vs. Talent Wars Around AI Are Just Beginning)
Looks like “Artificial” is the real thing. Luca Guadagnino’s genre-blending movie about the evils of artificial intelligence (and one of its fathers, Sam Altman) had a triumphant U.K. premiere at the London Film Festival on Sunday. The director, standing beside key cast members
Trump says leakers should be shot: 'They're the scum of the earth'
President Trump suggested Wednesday at a campaign rally in Arizona that leakers should be shot, in an apparent reference to leaks surrounding U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. “Somebody leaked, some sleazebag. They ought to go to jail and be shot. For the rest of
Legendary composer Frank Klepacki says the RTS genre isn't dead, but he would like to see devs get a little more creative with it
Klepacki shared his thoughts on the state of the real-time strategy genre in the latest issue of Edge.
DOJ faces legal threats after pushing California to match voter list with USB drive
A voting rights group warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it plans to sue if the department doesn’t back away from a demand made to various California voting authorities which ordered them to cross-reference their voter lists with those on a USB provided by the Trump
OpenAI claims ex-employee brought confidential docs about ‘unreleased device’ to Apple
The ChatGPT maker said the alleged theft by the ex-employee was discovered during a “recent and ongoing forensic investigation” related to the lawsuit.
North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles, KCNA says
SEOUL, Oct 15 - North Korea said it had tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday to verify navy mission capabilities and reliability of war deterrents, state media reported on Thursday.
Democrats ask for AI air traffic control tool pause until questions answered
Several House Democrats are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pause its new AI air traffic control tool until their questions are answered. The group of lawmakers — led by Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) and including D.C.’s nonvoting Del. Eleanor Holmes
The Muffled Thud of Fire in the Hole
From a 2014 article on The Dark Power of Fraternities by Caitlin Flanagan, this is one hell of an opening paragraph: One warm spring night in 2011, a young man named Travis Hughes stood on the back deck of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house at Marshall University, in West
Struggling Santa Monica’s sudden bakery boom – with $7 croissants and 45-minute wait times
The early bird gets the croissant.
Epic Dunks On Steam With Vibe-Coded Storefront And Gets Roasted: ‘This Launcher Is So F*cking Vibeslopped Its Funny’
The Fortnite maker is promoting faster response times
KFF: Individual health insurance enrollment fell 18 percent in June
Enrollment in ObamaCare and other health insurance plans on the individual market dropped by more than 4.5 million people over the past year, according to an analysis by health research organization KFF. Enrollment fell from 25.2 million in 2025 to 20.5 million in June 2026, an
Zach Bryan Announces 2027 Stadium Tour Dates, John Fogerty, Ryan Bingham, More to Support
Just days after announcing his “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs” EP will be dropping this week — and not long after he broke the attendance record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium while wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt — Zach Bryan has announced a stadium tour in
Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues
Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.
LA sushi restaurant known for fancy pink boxes closes after 6-year run
Venice Beach sushi staple Wabi on Rose has officially closed its doors after 6 years, the restaurant announced Tuesday.
Spicer weighs in on Zacharia's White House press briefing: 'I felt bad for her'
Sean Spicer, a former White House press secretary during President Trump’s first term, said he felt bad for new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia after a rocky start behind the podium. In an interview Wednesday, Spicer said he empathized with the challenges of serving
The AI boom is threatened by an epidemic of unreliable numbers
Investors can no longer put their trust in data
Trump says he asked to 'borrow' Qatari jet to use as Air Force One
President Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to the United States. “I called up the head of Qatar, a highly respected guy, great guy,
Paxton suing Gerber and Nestlé over alleged arsenic and lead in baby food
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Gerber Products Co. and its parent company, Nestlé USA Inc., alleging the Gerber baby food products contain dangerous levels of toxic metals, according to a Wednesday press release from his office. “Gerber promised parents its food was
Elon Musk Throws Trump Under the Bus For Ukraine Intel Disruption
Elon Musk is wiping his hands of the Trump administration’s latest intel scandal. The SpaceX founder did not deny that his company’s satellite-supplied internet service was suspended in Ukraine earlier this week as Russian missiles barraged Kyiv. Instead, he blamed the lapse on
Confusion swirls around Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Confusion swirls around Starlink restrictions in Ukraine Elon Musk's Starlink became embroiled in controversy Wednesday after Ukraine's military faced restricted access to the satellite-based system. © AP Photo/John Raoux A source
’60 Minutes’ Sees Audience Dip Without NFL Lead-In
What was all the fuss about? An average of 6.06 million people tuned in to watch an episode of “60 Minutes” that became the spark of an intense debate between longtime correspondent Lesley Stahl and CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss, who wrangled with one another over the
Luxury real-estate Alexander brothers face life in prison over ‘sex crimes of extraordinary magnitude’
Prosecutors noted that more than 70 women reported being assaulted by the brothers and nearly a dozen testified against them.
Brooklyn shop owner reports death threats from Kelly Clarkson fans
Employees at the Brooklyn shop that singer Kelly Clarkson slammed on social media following a "rude" interaction are allegedly receiving death threats, the store's co-owner, Adam Rubin, said Wednesday. “We are legitimately worried about the safety of our shop keepers,” Rubin
Cambodia wants to shed its scam image, but will it go after powerful individuals?
The US has sanctioned two Cambodian senators for their links to scam operations and human trafficking.
Bettors wager over $220M on midterm election outcomes on Kalshi, Polymarket — with big money on Texas Senate battle
Bettors have reportedly wagered over $220 million on the outcomes of the November midterms on prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket.
Amazon recalls more than 112,000 bottles of Extra Strength Acetaminophen over discolored tablets
Amazon is recalling over 112,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen caplets after reports of discolored pills, according to the FDA.
2026 GOTY Contender Officially Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
007 First Light, the James Bond origin story, finally has a Nintendo Switch 2 release date after several delays.