American Express to slash 5% of workforce in latest AI-driven layoffs
The company on Friday announced a $336 million restructuring charge as part of the layoffs, which will impact thousands of the firm’s roughly 77,000 workers.
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Why did humans’ brains surpass chimps’? A tiny foe might help explain it
A viral infection from millions of years ago may have influenced chimp brain evolution through DNA leftovers in the genome.
Slayyyter Cancels Remaining European and U.K. Tour Dates to Recover From Laryngitis
Slayyyter has canceled the remaining dates of her U.K. and European tour due to laryngitis and vocal cord tears. The pop singer took to Instagram Stories to announce the cancelation of the remaining dates on her “Wor$t Girl in the World” tour, which had 10 more shows on the
Iran has detailed plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes, officials say
DUBAI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters. Their comments followed warnings by Iranian officials that
Meghan Markle 'distressed' by child abuse image allegations against father
Markle has been estranged from her father since 2018, when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to her wedding to Harry.
The One Question I Can’t Stand at Restaurants. “The idea...
The One Question I Can’t Stand at Restaurants . “The idea of a restaurant I’d never been to using a dossier on me to decide, say, where I should sit, what I was likely to order, even whether I should be given a reservation at all, gave me chills.”
Appeals court rules Trump unlawfully deployed National Guard to California
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled 2-1 that President Trump’s National Guard deployment to the Los Angeles area last year was unlawful. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit rejected Trump’s assertion that violent demonstrations in the city protesting his
Fueled by ‘La Bola Negra,’ Spain’s Indie Distribution Make Robust Gains, to Be Highlighted at Valladolid’s Merci Market
The box office success of “La Bola Negra,” handled by Elastica Films, has given Spain’s independent film distribution sector a timely boost. The momentum comes as Valladolid’s Merci market enters its sixth edition, its first since the death of José Luis Cienfuegos, the director
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training
A few weeks ago, sporting director Max Eberl said that Kompany, who reportedly needed help climbing stairs, had been struggling with both a viral infection and a hip injury.
Chappell Roan Concludes Benefit Shows With Surprise Duets Featuring PinkPantheress, Lola Young
Roan also joined Caroline Polachek to perform “Look at Me Now,” after kicking off the two-night run with a special Christina Aguilera-assisted duet
Elon Musk’s dangerous grip on outer space
Last week, Starshield - the version of SpaceX's Starlink used by the Ukrainian military - was throttled to block terminals traveling above certain speeds from accessing the service. The Ukrainian army's interceptors, which counter Russian drones carrying bombs, suddenly stopped
Where to find the Netshin Tech Complex in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4
This guide explains where to find the Netshin Tech Complex location in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4.
How Pat McAfee Landed His First Acting Role in ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ — With Some Help From Bradley Cooper and Tom Cruise
The ESPN personality appears in Peter Berg's new sports war drama alongside Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgard, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis.
Meghan Markle says she’s ‘deeply distressed’ in response to child pornography allegations against her father
Meghan Markle has addressed the accusations against her father, who is being investigated over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. Markle, Duchess of Sussex and wife to Great Britain's Prince Harry, said she was “deeply distressed” by the news on 82-year-old
AFP photographer captures striking images from West Bank attack
An AFP photographer on Friday found himself witnessing a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers while on his way to an assignment in the occupied West Bank, managing to capture the grisly scene as the crossfire unfolded around him. The attack by Palestinian gunmen near Hebron
‘Clayface’ Soaks Up $3.5M in Box Office Previews as ‘You Can See Everything’ Expands
'Wicker,' 'Wildwood' and 'Klara and the Sun' are among this weekend's arrivals.
Kacey Musgraves, Doechii, Lisa, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
New Mass Effect 5 Leak Explains How It Was Going To Deal With Mass Effect 3’s Multiple Endings
The game would have supposedly used time and distance to fit its story into every decision Shepard could have made
Luxury brand stocks plunge to lowest level in years as LVMH, Kering and Hermès hit with sales declines
Stocks for some of Europe's most famous luxury brands are plummeting to their lowest level in years as Chinese customers cut back purchases and an industry revamp fails to launch.
FilmQuest 2026 Launches With Explosive Motorcycle Drama ‘Whiskey Throttle’ as Rowdy Crowd Celebrates Utah-Made Film
“Motherfucking Utah, let’s go!” That was the spirit inside the energetic Oct. 22 opening night screening at FilmQuest. The 10-day festival in Provo launched its 10th installment with a screening of the Utah-made motorcycle action feature, “Whiskey Throttle.” Upon entering the
Arkane Devs Say Blade Is Nearly Finished But If It Can’t Find A Buyer Soon, The Studio Will Close
Union reps say it'd be a 'monumental waste' for Blade to remain unfinished
Billy Idol and Rock Hall Bring Music Education to California School
Save the Music initiative will provide grants to 25 schools' music programs over the next three years
Brad Paisley Says There Are More Verses to His ‘South Park’ Song
"By the end of the season, we’ll put the single out," Paisley says of "We Are South America," the anthem he wrote for Matt Stone and Trey Parker
Ex-FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden probe
Two former FBI officials are facing charges for lying to Congress about their involvement in the agency’s investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, who worked in the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force (FITF) in 2019 and 2020, were taken into
‘Killing a Bear,’ From Movistar Plus and Arte France: a Real-Event Inspired Murder-Mystery Whose Victim Is a Pyrenean Brown Bear
Crime repped 27% of scripted TV orders globally, first half 2026 – the single most commissioned TV genre, estimates Ampere Analysis, and a whopping 61% of the No 1 series from many of the world’s biggest players.at this October’s Mipcom trade fair ib Cannes. So one of the
Did Karen Bass Expand Film Incentives? Nithya Raman Campaign Flags ‘Whopper’ Claim
Nithya Raman’s campaign is calling out L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for taking credit for expanding the state film and TV incentive in a recent TV ad. In the ad, Bass looks to the camera and says: “With the film industry struggling, I cut fees and expanded film and TV tax credits…
A year ahead of the ‘wrecking ball’: Scientists find new clue to predict when El Niño will strike
Predicting El Niño a year in advance could help communities and decision makers better prepare for the weather phenomenon's impact.
The iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10. But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history. On this episode of The Vergecast, David
Watch live: Trump rallies in Fort Myers, Florida
President Trump will rally in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday as Republicans in the state are feeling bullish about statewide races. Fort Myers is part of the 19th Congressional District, where Rep. Byron Donalds (R) vacated his seat to run for governor. Donalds is favored to win
Sofia Coppola on Embracing an ‘Embarrassing’ Moment in New ‘Marie Antoinette’ Doc and Showing Strength on Sets Surrounded by Men
On the set of “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola was a director in her mid-30s with two previous features under her belt — exhilarated and occasionally overwhelmed by the scope of shooting a historical drama at Versailles. And her mother was there documenting it all. “Making
Put the last cell tower in orbit
The FCC should utilize its $9 billion 5G Fund to subsidize direct-to-device satellite service in areas where traditional cell tower construction is impractical.
Jane Wiseman Exits Paramount+ as Boss Casey Bloys Announces New Structure
Paramount+ exec VP/head of originals Jane Wiseman is following her former boss Cindy Holland in exiting the streamer. Wiseman, who joined Paramount+ in August 2025, won’t make the transition to the merged Skydance structure under Casey Bloys, who revealed his new direct reports
Creative Assembly Finally Addresses The Shogun 2 Remaster Disaster By Pointing Fingers
While claiming the buck stops with CA, VP Roger Collum repeatedly levels the blame elsewhere
Scientists Contest Dating of Van Gogh’s "The Starry Night"
The researchers identified discrepancies between the celestial alignments in June 1889 and Vincent van Gogh’s painted night sky.
The first broken iPhone Duos are here
The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the
“Nonsense Charges”: DOJ Arrests Former FBI Officials Over Hunter Biden
The Justice Department charged two former FBI agents Friday with lying to Congress during the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. Former intelligence analyst Nikki Floris, who ran the intelligence division at the Washington Field Office, and Bradley Benavides, a former deputy
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you'll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you're using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or
Sony Doubles Down on Officially Ditching Physical Media
Sony is reportedly discontinuing its last UHD Blu-ray player, as the company further distances itself from physical media
Feds knocking on doors to question voters' immigration status: CBS
We need to protect eligible Americans’ right to vote without fear. If the administration believes it can win voters over, the answer is policy and persuasion, not tactics that risk making people afraid to exercise their fundamental right.
Bottom Of The Hill Isn’t Closing After All
The post Bottom Of The Hill Isn’t Closing After All appeared first on Stereogum .
Abyssal Lapidary is making the social media rounds and I can confirm cutting gemstones is just as satisfying as it looks
I'm a chump who can't tell my gems from my minerals.
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi
By Andrea Shalal and Olena Harmash WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States had agreed to meet at a technical level in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi, adding
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict there, adding that diplomacy and dialogue were the only way to end the war.
‘Slow Horses’ Director on Season 6 and That Final Jack Lowden Scene: ‘We Had Two Endings and One of Them Was Happy’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Slow Horses” Season 6, which had its season finale on Wednesday. “Slow Horses” Season 6 ended with lots of bangs and a whimper, as a key character appeared to take his last breath. First the body count: over the course of
Cookie empire crumbles as California stores shutter after 9-year run
Consumers appear to have soured on the once-ubiquitous sweet treat seller.
France bolsters security as businesses fear renewed unrest during Saturday protests
A massive security operation has been deployed across France for major protests on Saturday. Businesses across the country remain tense following violence which overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend.
Federal government stopped sharing information in Good, Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
Minnesota officials said the Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped sharing evidence related to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by immigration officers earlier this year. Minnesota officials said in a court filing reviewed by The Associated Press that the federal
Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying
President Trump brushed aside questions Friday about interruptions to Starlink service for Ukraine, following complaints from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earlier in the day. “You must know now who ordered the Starlink access in Ukraine to be restricted. Who was it?”
Prime Video's New Fallout TV Series Sets 2027 Release Date
The reality TV series 'Fallout Shelter: The Experiment' just got a Jan. 13, 2027 release date.
Trump looks for some midterm Sunshine
Plus: All eyes on Musk amid Starlink saga {beacon} It’s Friday, and it's shaping up to be a busy one with lots of news breaking before lunchtime. Let's dive in, shall we? In today's issue: Trump heads to Florida Fight over Starlink in Ukraine drags on Omar hit with another