Productivity downgrade may add £20bn to Budget hole

The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts

ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts

The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.

US military buildup in Caribbean continues

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US military buildup in Caribbean continues The Trump administration is accumulating a massive U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, deploying

Children with special educational needs are more likely to miss school—it's a sign of a system under strain

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are twice as likely as their peers to be persistently absent from school.

This Windows 11 Mini PC Sells for Pennies on Amazon, Now 3x Cheaper Than Mac Mini

This is a great compact Windows 11 mini PC with Ryzen processor and triple display support. The post This Windows 11 Mini PC Sells for Pennies on Amazon, Now 3x Cheaper Than Mac Mini appeared first on Kotaku .

US expects Thailand to work with Cambodia on release of soldiers immediately, official says

WASHINGTON - The U.S. expects that Thailand will work with Cambodia to begin the release of 18 soldiers immediately, a senior State Department official said on Monday, after the leaders of the countries signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S.

The Marleys’ Jamrock Reggae Cruise Rerouted as Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica

The cruise, which sets sail from Miami, was originally scheduled to head to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios

Takaichi, Trump to sign joint document on securing rare earth minerals, Asahi says

They are expected to sign the agreement during their meeting on Oct 28.

‘Rhizome’ Explores Legacy of Laos Secret War at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

A new feature film examining the buried trauma of America’s “Secret War” in Laos is seeking co-producers and sales agents at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, with production slated for 2026. “Rhizome,” directed by Jakrawal Nilthamrong (Rotterdam winner “Vanishing Point,” Venice

Republicans not on the same page about future health care plans

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans not on the same page about future health care plans Congressional Republicans don’t appear to have a unified plan to deal with the looming ObamaCare subsidy cliff and have shown

Judge presses DOJ on bid for speedy Abrego Garcia deportation to Liberia

A federal judge in Maryland on Monday pressed the Trump administration on its bid to quickly deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, seeking the government's word that the once mistakenly deported man will not be removed from the country before she lifts an order blocking such

Govee’s Floor Lamp Is Selling for Pocket Change, Amazon Has Zero Profit Margin Left on It

Transform any space with 16 million colors and intelligent lighting control. The post Govee’s Floor Lamp Is Selling for Pocket Change, Amazon Has Zero Profit Margin Left on It appeared first on Kotaku .

I stomped this Chinese Hades clone on my fifth attempt, because broken builds are a feature not a bug

Realm of Ink is a strong action roguelite, but it's also low-key a comedy.

Man accused of killing ex-Japan PM Abe to go on trial on Tuesday

Delta flight attendant 'inadvertently' deploys emergency slide at airport gate

Some Delta passengers booked on a Salt Lake City-bound flight were stranded overnight after their plane's emergency slide was mistakenly deployed shortly before takeoff Saturday.

Cross-Border LGBTQ+ Drama ‘Polaris’ Debuts at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

A new Japanese-Taiwanese co-production is seeking financing at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, bringing together voices from across borders to tell an intimate story set in Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ hub. “Polaris,” directed by Seta Natsuki and produced by Twenty First City in partnership

Together Pangea – “Halloween” (Feat. The Red Pears)

In September, Together Pangea announced their new album Eat Myself to follow 2021’s DYE . So far we’ve heard “ Like Your Father ,” “ Empty Church ,” “ Little Demon ,” and “ Molly Said ,” and Friday (Oct. 24) the LA rock trio shared “Halloween” featuring the Red Pears.

Hurricane Melissa collides with U.S. military mission in Caribbean

President Donald Trump’s military campaign against drug cartels in Latin America could soon be forced to reckon with the devastating impact of Hurricane Mellissa.

Two killed in explosion at underground mine in Australia

SYDNEY - Two workers were killed and another injured in an explosion at a recently reopened mine in Australia's New South Wales state early on Tuesday, an incident the state's premier called a \"sobering reminder\" of the industry's dangers.

What to know about SNAP funds running out

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SNAP funds days away from running dry amid shutdown Millions of people across the country could see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger Unplugged: ‘I’m Not Just Some Road Dog Who’s There to Tell Some Dick Jokes’

Iliza Shlesinger will bring the laughs with her when she hosts Variety‘s Power of Women gala on Oct. 29 in Beverly Hills. “It’s the perfect fit,” the comedian says of the gig. “My whole career has been commentary on women, and I always want my female audience feeling a little

Man accused of killing ex-Japan PM Abe to go on trial on Oct 28

The verdict is expected on Jan 21, 2026.

Man accused of killing ex-Japan PM Abe to go on trial Tuesday

TOKYO - A man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to go on trial on Tuesday, three years after the assassination of Japan's longest-serving premier stunned a nation where gun crime and political violence are rare.

Variety Nominated for 107 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards

Variety reporters, photographers and designers scored 107 nominations for the Los Angeles Press Club’s 18th National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including Daniel D’Addario and Chris Willman for print journalist of the year. In addition, Ethan Shanfeld has been

Democrats plan to sue over food aid as GOP splits on legislative patch

The lawsuit will challenge a Trump administration decision not to tap a key SNAP contingency fund amid the shutdown.

Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 near Jamaica

Satellite video shows Hurricane Melissa intensifying into a massive Category 5 storm near Jamaica, with towering clouds and powerful lightning flashes signaling its growing strength. The strongest hurricane ever to hit the island is set to bring catastrophic flooding,

Trump seeks to 'scare the pants off' Maduro with military buildup

The Trump administration is accumulating a massive U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships, surveillance planes and fighter aircraft as it continues to blow up alleged drug-trafficking boats in the waters around South America. The main target for the flurry

Beats Pill Selling for Pennies, Amazon Liquidates the Iconic Bluetooth Speaker

This is one of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers with 24-hour battery and IP67 water resistance. The post Beats Pill Selling for Pennies, Amazon Liquidates the Iconic Bluetooth Speaker appeared first on Kotaku .

UK airline Eastern Airways suspends operations in face of collapse

The airline, based at Humberside Airport in North Lincolnshire, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on Monday.

Soccer-Themed Indonesian Animated Feature ‘Garuda: Dare to Dream’ Bows at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

Indonesian producer Shanty Harmayn is bringing animated feature “Garuda: Dare to Dream” to the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, marking the company’s first foray into animation ahead of a planned early 2026 theatrical release. The film follows Putra, a 13-year-old boy with asthma

What to know about Putin's 'Skyfall' nuclear missile test

Russia’s claimed successful test of a new nuclear capable cruise missile last week has drawn international concern and condemnation from President Trump on Monday. The weapon, tested last week, with the results announced by Moscow on Sunday, purportedly flew 8,700 miles,

‘A House of Dynamite’ Sparks Internal Pentagon Memo Disputing Accuracy of Netflix’s Nuclear Doomsday Thriller

The Netflix feature film “A House of Dynamite” tells “a vastly different story” about the U.S. government’s capability of repelling a nuclear attack than real-world testing suggests, according to an internal government memo obtained by Bloomberg. The movie, directed by Kathryn

Dawes Enlist Brad Paisley, Brandon Flowers, More for L.A. Fires Anniversary Benefit

The band, who were personally affected by the blaze, will be joined by Jackson Browne, Jenny Lewis, and others for a concert on the one-year mark of the Altadena fire

US, China edge toward fragile truce ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

The United States and China have reached a tentative framework to avert a renewed escalation in their long-running trade dispute, with both sides signaling readiness for compromise ahead of a planned meeting between the two countries’ top leaders. US President Donald Trump and

Trump to talk trade, security with Japan's new leader Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi is expected to offer a package of US investments in a US$550-billion deal agreed this year, according to sources.

New matcha teahouse in NYC’s Flatiron District offers scintillating Japanese ceremonies

Sorate recently opened in spite of an international matcha shortage and US tariffs on Japan.

Hope Of The States’ Sam Herlihy Shares Debut Solo Single “The Entire Span Of Human Existence”

Last year, Hope Of The States got back together after breaking up in 2006. Now, frontman Sam Herlihy is here with “The Entire Span Of Human Existence,” which is his debut song as Samuel J Herlihy.

Miguel Will Unleash ‘Caos’ on 2026 Tour

Singer will bring Jean Dawson on the road for the North American shows

Money, muscle and votes:  India’s new portfolio politics

In a democracy, when the politicians thrive but the people don’t, what the system needs is not reform but rescue When the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014, it rode a wave of discontent fueled by corruption scandals, inflation and unemployment. Narendra Modi promised

Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipinana’ Tees Up at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

Rafael Manuel’s debut feature “Filipinana” is making its pitch at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market as the international co-production enters advanced post-production. The film, which expands on Manuel’s Silver Bear Jury Prize-winning short of the same name from the Berlin Film

Anthropic makes waves in DC

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Anthropic draws fire from White House with AI warnings Anthropic has often been a rare voice within the artificial intelligence (AI) industry cautioning about the downsides of the technology it develops and supporting regulation —

Putin and North Korea’s foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says

North Korean expressed support for Russian measures to “remove the root of the Ukraine conflict".

Putin and North Korea's foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says

SEOUL - North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation, North Korean state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

Apple Drops MacBook Air M4 Price Yet Again, Now Cheaper Than Basic Windows Laptops

Ultraportable laptop with M4 chip, 16GB memory, and 18-hour battery life. The post Apple Drops MacBook Air M4 Price Yet Again, Now Cheaper Than Basic Windows Laptops appeared first on Kotaku .

Bruce Springsteen Approved the Fictional Girlfriend in ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ — and More Making-of Secrets

Writer-director Scott Cooper takes us behind the scenes of the Springsteen biopic in a spoilers-and-all interview

Japan’s new PM Takaichi has an advantage in winning over Trump

She is expected to emphasise her connection to Mr Shinzo Abe, the Japanese prime minister assassinated in 2022.