'Pure garbage': Elon Musk’s AI-generated 'The Odyssey' clip ridiculed online

The AI slop clip has been blasted online, with many calling it out as "garbage" and an "utter waste of time and money like most of Musk Inc."

How Houthi attacks have grounded flights across Saudi Arabia

Oct 26 - Attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have nearly emptied the skies over Riyadh this month, aviation data showed on Monday, with cancellations grounding almost nine out of every 10 scheduled flights at the Saudi capital's airport.

Tokyo Film Festival Kicks Off With Rain-Soaked Red Carpet, Japanese Stars and ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Anticipation

‘Shōgun’ star Tadanobu Asano and Junichi Okada led the local celeb turnout, while Academy CEO Bill Kramer repped Hollywood and Japan's prime minister touted plans to boost overseas entertainment sales to $130 billion by 2033.

One in three young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information, study finds

Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information.

Trump Calls Bill Maher a ‘Complete and Total Loser,’ Tells Him ‘Don’t Call Anymore’ in Lengthy Truth Social Post

President Donald Trump lashed out at Bill Maher in a 1,300-word Truth Social post on Sunday after tuning into Maher’s late-night show on HBO. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump wrote at the top of the post, a few days after the pair’s second

Malaysia says extending life of coal plants remains an option if needed

Malaysia has been forced to reassess its energy strategy due to the Middle East war.

Oil plunges more than 6% from near wartime highs as diplomacy over Iran seemingly gathers pace

Brent crude fell more than 6% on Monday morning, retreating from its highest close since March, as regional mediators headed to Tehran and US President Donald Trump weighed a deal with Iran, while investors braced for a week packed with central bank decisions and earnings

Amazon's Fourth Wing Show Reportedly Set to Start Filming Soon

Reports reveal the filming window and location for the Fourth Wing show, indicating it's nearly ready to move out of pre-production.

2.92 metres: German angler lands giant catfish from Polish reservoir

Oliver Schäfer from the Eifel, together with his fishing partner, landed a 2.92‑metre catfish during a tournament in Poland. The fish is already well known among anglers.

Co-working spaces rebranding with high-end amenities, including suites

There are 132 co-working spots in the metro area offering at least three high-end amenities, an analysis by real estate data and analytics firm Yardi found.

Africa: Why the Us Midterm Elections Matter

[Premium Times] Trump administration has been an ill-wind that has served the world poorly over the last 24 months.

Nigeria: Are things coming together?

In a country long haunted by things falling apart, economic ties are strengthening. Tinubu’s test is to turn them into shared prosperity.

Dysphagia-friendly ramen developed by Japanese researchers, restaurant owner

Ageing parents inspired a restaurant owner to develop easy to swallow ramen.

Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life

Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.

What Actually Changes People’s Minds About Politics

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . Sarah Stein Lubrano argues that political debates almost never change anyone’s mind. And there is no real “marketplace of ideas.”

Transcript: What Actually Changes People’s Minds About Politics

This is a lightly edited transcript of the October 23 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Good morning, or maybe good afternoon, depending on where you are. Because our guest is in

Three Reasons Why Donald Trump Probably Wants the Republicans to Lose

If it wasn’t clear before Saturday, it should be obvious now that there’s a part of Donald Trump that wants the Republicans to lose the midterm elections next week. Why else would he say what he said at that Georgia rally on Saturday? “Our country is making hundreds of billions

The school choice decision putting Democratic governors on the clock

Democratic governors face an end-of-year deadline to join the nation's first federal school choice program, a decision that could bring massive amounts of money to their states but which opponents fear could severely undermine public schools. Thirty-one states have opted into

The No Kings Movement Is Already Planning for 2026

The number one thing on the No Kings coalition’s wish list should be obvious to anyone familiar with its nationwide rallies: Vote out as many Trump-appeasing congressional Republicans as possible in November and replace them with Democrats. That’s where the focus was during

Surrogacy and Big Tech Collide in Fallow

There’s a certain kind of novel that’s not quite apocalyptic enough to be science fiction, but just far-fetched enough to be speculative. No one is from outer space; society has not yet been carved up into a hierarchy of groups with their own capitalized names. It is set in a

State judicial races are on the ballot in November. Here's what you need to know

The midterms are not just about Congress. While high-profile contests that will determine the balance of power in Washington have dominated news cycles, judicial elections are also happening in half of the country on November 3. State Supreme Court races are on the ballot in

Mississippi Senate race becomes a test of Trump’s turnout machine

President Trump’s campaign stop in Mississippi on Monday is putting the ruby red state in the spotlight as Democrats grow optimistic about their chances in the state’s Senate race. The Republican National Committee said on Wednesday that Trump will headline a rally in the city

Malaysia Budget 2027: Will record allocations satisfy Sabah and Sarawak?

East Malaysia’s assertiveness and fiscal demands are growing. This is reshaping its federal relationship with Putrajaya.

How to stop worrying about the $40 trillion – yes trillion with a ‘T’ – that’s now owed by the US government

The anxiety is understandable, of course.

How sports gambling could lead to Trump's next fight with the NFL

The future of the multibillion-dollar business of online sports wagering in the U.S. is emerging as a potential new frontier in a long-standing era of tensions between President Trump and the NFL. Trump, who before he ran for office tried and failed on multiple occasions to

From Paris, In Solidarity

Surreal scenes from an art week amid protests, lessons from the NEA Four, and Kid Cudi’s Basquiat biopic.

Election season hits overdrive for thousands of Israeli Americans

Dual citizens of the U.S. and Israel are staring down two consequential elections in the coming days, with thousands preparing to hop on planes to have their voices heard in both countries. While the U.S. allows absentee voting, Israel requires voting in person. And an

An Austrian Filmmaker Who Documented the L.A. Wildfires Hopes His Film Will Start Conversations

Lukas Marxt's observational doc '>1.5°C: Pyropolitics and the New World' premieres at DOK Leipzig and the Viennale before hitting IDFA. And like his other work, it took him into "an apocalyptic surrounding."

D&D's Japanese Rival Sword World Crowdfunding Raises Over $2 million in a Day

Sword World RPG's first official English localization launched on BackerKit last week and raised over $2 million in a day.

China condemns US designation of Confucius Institutes as threat

Washington considers the centres propaganda tools of the Chinese Communist Party.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget

Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

Oil spill off UAE widens, satellite images show, prompting more beach closures

By Vinaya K and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - An oil spill from a damaged tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has widened, satellite images showed, triggering more beach closures and raising environmental concerns. Images from the European Union's

New Call of Duty game depicting another Korean War sparks debate in South Korea

It depicts a fictional second Korean War triggered by a full-scale North Korean invasion of South Korea.

Japan indicts US Marine over Okinawa killing, media say

TOKYO, Oct 26 - Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine on charges of robbery and murder of a Japanese woman in the country's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa, Japanese media reported.

Why are Elvis Presley rightsholders suing AI company Anthropic?

Anthropic could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of Elvis' music catalogue.

'Democracy has won': Europe celebrates Lula's surprise victory in Brazil

European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said.

Crowds welcome Venezuela's María Machado after months in exile

The Venezuelan opposition leader spent more than 10 months in exile after escaping the country on a speedboat.

EU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after student group ends Vučić’s rule

EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat.

From metalworker to Brazil's president: Lula da Silva's rise

Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency.

Lula wins Brazil election after cutting Amazon deforestation to record low

Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon – but far-right gains threaten progress.

Africa: Dangote Charts Path to Africa's Industrial Revolution, Prioritises Power, Financing

[Vanguard] Africa's ambition to become global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products, President/Chief Executive, Dangote

Is our attitude up to us?

If the stakes are high enough and the duration you need to keep it together is short enough, can you control your response? Because if we can do it then, we can learn to do it now. Acknowledging that it’s a choice is difficult, because choices come with responsibility. “I’m not

Weekly Market Pulse: Where The Puck Will Be

Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh kills two as Kyiv and Moscow prepare to restart talks

Debris from a downed drone hit a moving commuter train, while Zelenskyy says territorial questions must be settled by leaders themselves.

Trump Rages Viciously at Young Female Journo—and Even Fox Is Cringing

Donald Trump seethed wildly at NBC reporter Monica Alba after she asked him tough questions about his support for that vile ad attacking Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton for supposedly lying about her past. Alba pointed out that Acton’s childhood involved “serious sexual

‘VelociPastor 2’ Leaves FilmQuest Audience Roaring, Celebrating Human-Made Films in an AI Era

Who knew that one of this year’s giddiest celebrations of filmmaking would be a movie where the stunt dummies are obvious, the dinosaur costumes are obviously homemade and you can literally see the strings on special effects shots? That’s the joy of “VelociPastor 2,” the

Capitol agenda: Sanders could soon get a Senate bully pulpit

Sanders is poised to lead Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions if Democrats flip the chamber next week — a chance to push the party further left and shape the next presidential contest in which he’s signaled he’s unlikely to be a candidate.

House Judiciary Democrats want a special counsel to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein

Their new report also makes the case for more federal support to assist with state and foreign prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators.

Bernie Sanders could soon get a powerful perch to help shape 2028

As chair of the Senate HELP Committee, the Vermont independent could push “Medicare for All” and define the stakes of the coming presidential race.