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Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
Northwest Arkansas Outpaces Peers as Jobs, Businesses and Tech Employment Expand
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies Canadian Products Subject to Tariffs Under Section 338
NW Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas Outpaces Peers as Jobs, Businesses and Tech Employment Expand
Northwest Arkansas outpaced six peer metro areas in job, business and high-tech employment growth, according to the 2026 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report released Friday. The region added 8,300 net new jobs in 2025, a 2.8% gain to 302,100, while high-tech employment rose 10.9%. Wages remain the lowest in the peer group, and housing affordability is still a challenge.
Early morning stabbing on Dickson Street sends one to the hospital, police confirm
Fayetteville police say a person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing near the 400 block of Dickson Street around 2:30 a.m. Friday. Information on a possible arrest had not been released.
Continue to Help Shape the Future of Fayetteville’s Next Neighborhood Park
The City of Fayetteville is asking residents to help shape the design of a new neighborhood park near Owl Creek, which is in its final design phase. A drop-in community workshop is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, and the input will guide future design decisions.
Huntsville police chief: K-9 and handler removed from service after incident at softball game
A Huntsville Police Department K-9 and its handler were removed from service Thursday, according to Police Chief Joshua Herring. Police say the handler lost sight of the dog at Huntsville Municipal Airport shortly after 8 p.m. and tried unsuccessfully to recall it with an electronic collar before an incident at a softball game.
United Airlines plane lands safely after alert at XNA
A United Airlines flight carrying 53 people landed safely at Northwest Arkansas National Airport after an aircraft alert was called early Friday afternoon. An XNA spokesperson said the plane held to burn off fuel before landing.
ARDOT Winter Weather Crews Gear Up with Statewide Drill
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold a statewide winter weather preparedness drill on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will train drivers, check equipment and road-test snowplow trucks while ARDOT's Emergency Operations Center is activated.
Hoop Hogs host Zags for tantalizing exhibition tilt
No. 12 Arkansas hosts No. 15 Gonzaga in an exhibition at Bud Walton Arena at 3 p.m. Saturday, streamed on SEC Network+. Coach John Calipari said little about the matchup, set up with his longtime friend, Gonzaga coach Mark Few.
Arkansas amendment would allow local economic development districts
Arkansas voters in November will decide Issue 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow local economic development districts. If voters approve it, lawmakers could pass legislation spelling out how the program works.
Arkansas Democrats look to make election gains in fast-changing Washington County
Arkansas Democrats are trying to make election gains in fast-growing, fast-changing Washington County. The Arkansas Advocate follows candidates and volunteers canvassing in places like eastern Springdale ahead of November.
Razorbacks Hit the Road for Matches with Tide, Bulldogs
Arkansas volleyball goes on the road this weekend to face Alabama and Mississippi State. Alabama is 9-8 and 1-7 in the SEC; the Hogs had won 10 straight against the Tide before last season's home loss.
Lev Grinberg Named SEC Freshman Golfer of the Week
Razorback freshman Lev Grinberg was named SEC Freshman Golfer of the Week after a final-round 5-under 67 moved him up 12 spots to finish runner-up at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. Arkansas finished as co-champion at the event.
Ozark Society youth grants fund hands-on conservation projects
The Ozark Society is again funding youth conservation projects, with grants of $500 to $2,500 for K-12 hands-on environmental work. Nonprofits and schools across the Ozarks, Ouachitas and northwest Louisiana can apply through the end of November.
Hawaii
Honolulu bill could penalize residents who abandon shopping carts
A Honolulu City Council bill would make possessing or abandoning shopping carts a petty misdemeanor, with fines up to $2,000 or up to 30 days in jail. Testifiers were mixed, with some worried Bill 53 would fall hardest on homeless residents.
10/23/26 – HAWAIʻI CLIMATE COMMISSION LAUNCHING WORKSHOPS TO BOOST SOIL HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE
The Hawaiʻi Climate Commission is launching workshops to improve soil health and agricultural resilience, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Oct. 23.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police have opened a negligent homicide investigation after a 39-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Hilo. The crash happened Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Kanoelehua Avenue and East Kahaopea Street.
Future physicians give Hawaiʻi lawmakers firsthand look at medical training
JABSOM medical students invited state lawmakers to campus for a firsthand look at how future physicians are trained, amid Hawaiʻi's doctor shortage. Sen. Troy Hashimoto and Reps. Jackson Sayama, Greg Illagan, Gregg Takeyama and Adrian Tam took the student-led tour in October.
County wastewater pump station repairs completed, cleanup continues in South Maui
Repairs to Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6 were finished early Friday, Maui County said, and crews remained on site cleaning up. A water-conservation request for connected properties was lifted.
Kolten Wong named special advisor to UH Mānoa athletics
UH Mānoa baseball great and 11-year MLB veteran Kolten Wong has been named special advisor to UH Mānoa Athletics. He'll serve as an ambassador and resource for the department and the Rainbow Warrior baseball program, working with athletics director Matt Elliott.
Kaʻana Manaʻo: Cultivating ancestral crops, farmers, and agricultural entrepreneurs on Molokai
UH's Molokai Farm is reviving cultivation of niu (coconut) and kalo (taro) as part of a multi-year plan to turn the farm into an educational, agricultural and cultural hub. The update also covers new support for agricultural entrepreneurs on the island.
UH Hilo students win first-place awards in national sociology competition
UH Hilo students took two first-place awards in a national sociology competition. The team entry received a perfect score, and a sociology student won first place for her research paper.
How Governments Worldwide Are Shaping What AI Can Say About Politics
A Vanderbilt free-speech researcher writes that governments increasingly shape what AI chatbots say about politics, often using existing national-security or propaganda laws. Hawaiʻi and California are among states that ban deceptive AI content about candidates around elections.
Business
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies Canadian Products Subject to Tariffs Under Section 338
President Trump signed a proclamation narrowing the Section 338 tariffs on some Canadian products, the White House said, removing items such as plywood sheets, some paper products and certain machinery. The tariffs were imposed after Canada walked away from a near-final trade deal and put retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. exports.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
At a Fort Myers, Florida, rally, Trump announced a $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nursing-home nurses. HHS will offer nurses up to $50,000 for three years of nursing-home service.
Jackdaw gas field gets green light
The UK Energy Secretary cleared the way for gas production at the Jackdaw field, which could start supplying homes by the end of this month and lift domestic gas output by about 6% at peak. The Chancellor also announced a new Energy Wealth Fund with a £2 billion downpayment.
In hunt for Starlink alternative, Ukraine partners with Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE
After SpaceX restricted Starlink and Starshield service in Ukraine, Kyiv signed a letter of intent with Finland's Nokia and satellite maker ICEYE to develop defense and satellite communications. An investor told CNBC a true alternative could be two to three years away.
SEC Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Examination Priorities
The SEC's Division of Examinations released its fiscal 2027 examination priorities, listing the areas it sees as the biggest risks to investors and market integrity. The division also said it wants to be more accessible to registrants during exams.
The countries with the most press freedom in 2026, according to Reporters Without Borders
Norway tops Reporters Without Borders' 2026 press freedom index for the 10th straight year, while the U.S. ranks 64th. The group says the average score across 180 countries has fallen.
Government slashes red tape and tariffs to give businesses breathing space
The UK government says businesses will save almost £800 million as it cuts paperwork and form-filling and extends tariff suspensions. The Chancellor framed it as giving firms more breathing space.
Microsoft says its AI tool outperforms generalist doctors in complex diagnoses
Microsoft researchers say an AI 'orchestrator' that simulates a panel of clinical experts was more than twice as accurate as general physicians at solving complex diagnostic cases. The tool works through cases step by step, as a doctor would.
Regulators unveil plans to simplify Senior Manager and Certification Regime
UK regulators proposed slimming the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, sharply cutting the number of finance roles that face enhanced checks. The PRA and FCA say the changes could save firms about £2 billion over 10 years.
A personalized cancer vaccine could be available as soon as 2027. Here’s what we know
A personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma, built on the technology behind the Pfizer and Moderna COVID shots, can cut the risk of recurrence or death nearly in half. Fast Company says it could be available as soon as 2027.
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
NPR's Planet Money newsletter looks at why Meta is charging some pages to post more links on Facebook, along with other business stories of the week.
The “enslopification” of B2B marketing is here
Fast Company says B2B marketing is drowning in 'enslopification': bland, AI-padded thought leadership posts, decks and documents that colleagues and vendors now churn out.
Tech
iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
Apple's first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, went on sale Friday at Apple Stores worldwide, with executives greeting customers in Austin and New York. Stores are offering hands-on demos plus new Today at Apple sessions on the device and iOS 27.
See what 5 builders are making with Gemini 4 Argon
Google showcased five community projects built with its new frontier model, Gemini 4 Argon, including a 3D seaplane simulation and a globe mapping tectonic shockwaves in real time. Google says Argon excels at deep, multi-step work in coding, finance, legal and science.
Meta is charging government and nonprofit pages to post links on Facebook
Meta is limiting some government and nonprofit Facebook pages to two links a month unless they pay, Engadget reports, in what it calls a test that wasn't supposed to affect such pages. A Greenville, Texas, communications manager says the city library's page was hit.
Kazakhstan Expands Compute for Its AI Future
NVIDIA announced expanded AI computing in Kazakhstan, timed to CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Astana on Oct. 23. The company says the country is moving from infrastructure plans to deploying models and applications.
Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
Google Health 5.11 is rolling out with broader automatic activity tracking for Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 3, 4 and 5, recognizing up to 100 activities instead of 10. The update also brings improved sleep tracking.
Origin Range Requests: Serving large files without range-request tuning
Cloudflare explains a new way of handling range requests for large files like video, so a single seek no longer pulls up to 128 MiB from the origin. The change cuts wasted origin traffic without needing per-site tuning.
Formula 1 gets Dolby Atmos support on Apple TV in the U.S. starting today
Apple TV subscribers in the U.S. can now watch Formula 1 in Dolby Atmos, starting with this weekend's United States Grand Prix.
Bringing post-quantum cryptography to geographically fenced key management
Cloudflare launched a post-quantum, geographically restricted key manager in closed beta as part of its Data Localization Suite. It keeps customers' decryption keys accessible only in chosen regions.
Android lets you ‘bubble’ apps for easy access now – how it works
Android 17 now lets you 'bubble' entire apps, not just chats, so an app's icon floats on top of the screen for quick access. ZDNet says it's a Pixel exclusive for now but is coming to other phones.
New Tools for the Admins Who Build Communities on Forum
Meta added new tools for admins on Forum, its app for deeper Facebook Groups, including admin AI and Admin Assist to take on routine moderation work.
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
Investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures and Superhuman Mail founder Rahul Vohra shared red flags about product-market fit in the AI era, when products are easier to copy and customers less sticky.
The Garage never should have existed: Why Microsoft’s grassroots innovation lab worked for so long
A co-founder of the Microsoft Garage reflects on why the grassroots innovation lab lasted 17 years before shutting down. His short version: favor doers over talkers, make it a potluck and don't worry about the billions.
XLE & Oil
Brent Tops $116 as Middle East Risks Grow
Brent crude ended the week at its highest since April, settling just below $117 after a weekly gain of more than 6%, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia added to supply fears from the US-Iran war. WTI closed above $103.
$120 Oil Is Almost Here, and Trump Has Few Good Options
OilPrice.com says Brent is creeping toward $120 as Saudi-Houthi tensions drive another weekly rally, leaving President Trump with few good options. It also notes the first Russian diesel cargo is heading to New York and protests have cut Libyan output.
Energy Department Authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve Exchange to Support Fuel Supply Stability
The Energy Department authorized an emergency exchange of up to 400,000 barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease fuel supply problems in Louisiana and the surrounding region.
Energy Department Designates Helium as Critical Material to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Security
Energy Secretary Chris Wright designated helium as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, citing its role in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced energy technologies.
Energy Department to Use Defense Production Act Funding to Restart American Refinery and Expand Refining Capacity
President Trump announced up to $150 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding to expand petroleum production, storage and logistics at U.S. refineries, including restarting a refinery.
Physical Oil Prices Drop in Mideast
Physical prices for some Middle East crudes sold outside the Persian Gulf have dropped as producers and traders get better at moving cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz despite attacks, according to Asian refiners.
U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026
U.S. refineries ran above 95% of capacity on average from May to September, the highest for those months since 1998, according to the EIA. Tight global fuel supplies and strong diesel margins drove the high run rates.
6 Million Barrels in Two Minutes Draws CFTC Scrutiny
The CFTC is looking into oil futures sales equal to at least 6 million barrels made in two minutes on March 23, just before President Trump backed away from threats to strike Iranian power plants.
U.S. Rig Count Holds Steady as Oil Prices Surge
The U.S. rig count held at 603 for a second week, up 53 from a year ago, according to Baker Hughes. Active oil rigs rose by one to 460.
SLB Sees Growth Driven by ME Oil Field Recovery
SLB said its Middle East revenue rose 13% in the third quarter from the prior quarter, with activity recovering in Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar despite late-quarter disruptions from the Iran war.
MISO selects consortium of Ameren, GridLiance, Dairyland to deliver foundational energy grid project in Iowa
MISO picked a consortium of Ameren, NextEra's GridLiance Heartland and Dairyland Power Cooperative to build and run a major new transmission project in Iowa.
Chevron targets Argentina shale growth as Vaca Muerta competes for global investment
Chevron is preparing to expand drilling in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, weighing a proposed $13.8 billion investment. It plans to raise rigs at its El Trapial block from one to three by early 2029.
Chainlink
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
LG CNS, LG Group's tech arm and the lead on the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform, signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink. The deal aims to bring Chainlink's oracle services to Korea's large digital asset market, including Korean won stablecoins.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review says more than $15 billion in tokens migrated to its CCIP cross-chain protocol in 2026, as CCIP 2.0 went live with new security, compliance and settlement controls. LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22.
Build Faster, More Secure Cross-Chain Applications with CCIP 2.0 | LinkLab
A Chainlink LinkLab video walks developers through what's new in CCIP 2.0 and how it gives them more control over the speed, security and compliance of cross-chain apps.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to price GOVY, its tokenized U.S. Treasury product, as it builds collateral and margin uses for it.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why security and reliability matter for cross-chain interoperability and why he says CCIP 2.0 is built to move tokenized assets for global finance.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six blockchain organizations, including Chainlink Labs and the Cardano Foundation, urged the SEC to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed framework.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick told the Thinking Crypto podcast how major institutions are using Chainlink to tokenize assets, saying the oracle platform bridges traditional markets and the multi-chain economy.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin partnered with Chainlink to build CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tooling, aiming for secure, compliant onchain finance apps.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta partnered with Chainlink Labs and chose CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution, aiming to speed institutional tokenization in Japan.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar and Sergey Nazarov discuss at Sibos 2026 what it takes to scale tokenization, including 24/7 collateral management and interoperability.
Chainlink Data Standard Connects Stellar’s $4B+ RWA Ecosystem To DeFi
Chainlink Data Feeds and Data Streams are now live on Stellar, letting developers connect its $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to lending, prediction and perpetuals markets.
Patriots
Game Observations: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football in Week 7
The Patriots fell 30-24 to the Bears at Soldier Field on Thursday night, as Chicago forced 16 missed tackles and out-snapped New England. Drake Maye was mostly great behind a short-handed line, but a red-zone interception swung the second quarter. "Tackling wasn't good enough," Mike Vrabel said.
Split decision: Caleb Williams outperforms Drake Maye in Bears' win over Pats
NBC Sports Boston's crew gave Caleb Williams the edge over Drake Maye in a close duel. Phil Perry said the quarterback who won without turning the ball over wins "by decision," while praising Maye for making plays under heavy blitzing.
After Further Review: Drake Maye film breakdown, defense review and quick-hit film notes from Week 7 loss to the Bears
Patriots.com's film review says Maye was mostly outstanding, with 14 plus plays and +0.34 EPA per drop-back, but the offense couldn't find a go-ahead score on two fourth-quarter drives down 27-21.
Patriots need much more from A.J. Brown, wide receivers amid injuries
Maye completed 24 of 31 for 321 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and led the team in rushing, but NBC Sports Boston says the defense and wide receivers, including A.J. Brown, didn't hold up their end.
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Mike Vrabel's postgame quotes: the tackling "wasn't good enough, not against this team," naming Bears playmakers D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III, though he said the team fought and needs more takeaways.
Patriots running game fails to deliver against Bears
Rhamondre Stevenson broke a 48-yard touchdown run before halftime, but Patriots running backs gained only 44 yards on the ground in the loss, Pats Pulpit notes.
Patriots loss to the Bears solidifies a major trade deadline need for more offense
Musket Fire argues the loss shows the Patriots must add explosive playmakers before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, since the 380-yard output looks thinner without Maye's own plays.
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez can only tip his cap to Caleb Williams after loss to Bears
Christian Gonzalez tipped his cap to Caleb Williams, who went 22 of 33 for 308 yards and two touchdowns. The loss snapped New England's three-game win streak and dropped the team to 4-3.
Forged in Foxborough Episode 4: The Answer | New England Patriots
Episode 4 of Forged in Foxborough goes behind the scenes on how the Patriots responded to early-season adversity, and celebrates the Super Bowl XXXVI team 25 years on.
Xavier Newman-Johnson, Benton Whitley revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 7
Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley reverted to the practice squad Friday after standard elevations for Thursday's game, their first appearances of 2026.
Patriots Postgame Show 10/22: Immediate Reaction to Patriots-Bears Game
Jack Webb, Paul Perillo, Mike Dussault and Troy Brown break down the Week 7 loss in Chicago on the Patriots Postgame Show, with player interviews and press conference highlights.
Patriots should seriously consider blockbuster Quenton Nelson trade
With both starting guards out, Alijah Vera-Tucker with a hamstring injury and Mike Onwenu for the season, Chowder and Champions argues New England should pursue a trade for Colts guard Quenton Nelson.
Movies
‘The Odyssey’ is coming to Prime Video November 17. Here's how to watch.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, will be available to buy for $19.99 on Prime Video starting Nov. 17. Preorders are open now.
'Project Hail Mary' Star Officially Joins the MCU for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed, reportedly in a cameo. She follows fellow Project Hail Mary star Ryan Gosling, cast as Ghost Rider.
Wicker First Reviews: Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Shine In A Quirky, Sexy Romance
First reviews of Wicker praise Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in a raunchy romantasy comedy based on Ursula Wills-Jones's short story "The Wicker Husband," though critics say the script wears thin at points.
Netflix Adapts the Classic by Clarín: Production Begins on 'La Regenta'
Netflix has started production on La Regenta, a contemporary adaptation of Leopoldo Alas "Clarín"'s classic Spanish novel told from a female perspective. Mar Coll directs and María Zamora produces.
'Possible Love' offers four of the best performances you'll see all year
NPR's critic calls Lee Chang-dong's Possible Love, his first film in eight years since Burning, home to four of the year's best performances. It's inspired by a 2009 Korean car-factory strike that was brutally shut down by police.
An Act of Devotion: Travis Knight on “Wildwood”
Travis Knight talks about Wildwood, Laika's new stop-motion film adapted from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis's novel, which follows young Prue McKeel into the woods outside Portland.
‘They’re Still Humans Like the Rest of Us’: Watch the ‘Everest: The Other Side’ Directors Discuss Relating to Extreme Athletes
Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, of Free Solo, discuss their new film Everest: The Other Side and relating to extreme athletes.
Star Trek: Legacy Would Have Featured Patrick Stewart's Picard In A Supporting Role
Showrunner Terry Matalas said his unmade Star Trek: Legacy series would have kept Patrick Stewart's Picard in a supporting role.
Star Trek's Brent Spiner Was Fired From The Star Wars Universe Years Before Data
Before playing Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Brent Spiner was briefly cast in a Star Wars project and fired before his work ever aired, /Film reports.
Song Hye-kyo and GONG YOO Chase Glittering Dreams in Netflix Series Tantara, Premiering December 11 with New Date Announcement Poster
Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo star in Tantara, a Netflix series about the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s on, premiering Dec. 11.
Marvel’s Zodiac Series Sets Amit Cohen And Ron Leshem To Write As New Plot Details Emerge
Marvel's secretive spy series Zodiac has hired Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem as writers, with new plot details emerging after its surprise New York Comic Con announcement.
Sexy, Gripping Folk Horror Series “Yaga” Is a Surefire Hit
RogerEbert.com calls Yaga, a Crave and AMC+ folk horror series reimagining the Slavic legend of Baba Yaga, a sexy, gripping surefire hit.
Lorcana & SWU
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott previews the Icons set: 20 reprints get new art, it has the most high-cost cards of any set so far, and six factions get trait payoffs.
Disney Lorcana TCG Products from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Online
Ravensburger will sell the 2026 D23 Collection and a Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard foil playmat online from 9 a.m. ET on Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, using a third-party queue system to keep bots out.
First Cards for Star Wars Unlimited’s Icons 2027 Edition Revealed
The first cards for Star Wars: Unlimited's Icons 2027 Edition are revealed. The beginner-friendly set comes with a starter box and boosters without overly complex cards.
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger's release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City set explain its rules changes, new mechanics and why the adjustments were made.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games says Icons 2027, out Nov. 20, is a smaller Star Wars: Unlimited set focused on fan-favorite characters and simple mechanics, making it an entry point for new and returning players.
A Coco Themed Deck
An official Disney Lorcana deck guide builds around Coco characters, pairing Ancestral Guitar with Héctor and Miguel and using Ernesto de la Cruz against singer decks.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards in Homeworlds, Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth set, which adds the Fortify keyword, Beast tokens and Weakness tokens.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
The Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and an I2I foil playmat went on sale Oct. 16 at Disney parks locations, including Downtown Disney and Disney Springs.
Fantasy Flight Games: Star Wars: Unlimited – Homeworlds Booster Packs
Homeworlds booster packs for Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth set are out; each 16-card pack includes a leader, a rare or legendary and a Hyperspace foil.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A Lorcana Player recap of the Hyperia City Lorecast: WALL-E joins Lorcana, plus more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card.
Star Wars: Unlimited – Icons 2027 Starter Box Playthrough
A playthrough video of the Star Wars: Unlimited Icons starter box, out Nov. 20, with designers Danny Schaerfer and John Leo showing deck setup and sample hands.
Review: "Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City" Prerelease Box Brings New Mechanics and More Fantastic Art to the TCG
Laughing Place reviews the Hyperia City prerelease box, praising its new mechanics and art as Lorcana heads to a city named for the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio.
Faith
Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
A humanitarian truce for the Ukrainian city of Oleshky is due to begin Tuesday, a week after Pope Leo XIV appealed to Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire. Ukraine's human rights commissioner confirmed the truce and said aid and evacuation would happen in stages.
NJ school district drops policy hiding gender transitions from parents after Moms for Liberty lawsuit
A New Jersey school district settled a Moms for Liberty lawsuit by agreeing never to readopt a policy letting staff keep students' gender transitions from parents. The Chathams board approved the settlement 7-0.
Shevchuk brings ‘Ukraine’s prayers’ and list of prisoners to Pope Leo
Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk met Pope Leo XIV, bringing the prayers of Ukrainians and a list of hundreds of prisoners of war held in Russia.
Is Gen Z Turning to God? New Survey Offers Surprising Signs of Belief
A new survey suggests Gen Z may be showing signs of a renewed interest in faith, challenging the idea that young people are steadily leaving religion.
Grand v. City of University Heights
The Supreme Court will hear Grand v. City of University Heights on Dec. 9: an Orthodox Jewish man was ordered to stop hosting a Sabbath prayer group at home. The question is whether he can sue before finishing the city's zoning permit process.
Christianity Today Editor Defends Republishing Article Suggesting Elisabeth Elliot Was Bisexual
Christianity Today's editor explained why the magazine pulled and then republished an article suggesting missionary author Elisabeth Elliot may have been bisexual.
Holy See at UN: Redirect arms spending towards integral human development
At the UN, the Holy See called for money spent on weapons to be redirected to humanitarian aid and human development, warning about rising military spending.
Chris Pratt Says Faith in Christ Shapes His Life: ‘It’s How I Start My Day, It’s How I End My Day’
Chris Pratt says his faith in Christ shapes his daily life: "It's how I start my day, it's how I end my day."
New Nazarene rehabilitation center opens its doors in Mexico
A Church of the Nazarene congregation in Mexico opened a new addiction rehabilitation center in San Francisco Acuexcomac, continuing a ministry vision that began about 15 years ago.
Michigan’s US Senate race deeply divides the state’s Jews
Michigan's U.S. Senate race is dividing the state's Jewish voters, with Abdul El-Sayed's position on Israel a key concern, Religion News Service reports.
God remains faithful through IMB missionaries in Italy
IMB missionaries Jason and Lizzy Davis describe sharing the gospel in Rome, near the Holy Steps where pilgrims climb on their knees.
Encountering the heart of Nepal
A writer reflects on Nepal after the catastrophic August glacial collapse that sent debris and water down the Trishuli river, and how encounters there changed his path.
Christian Metal
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomes What Lies Below with the official video for "Return To Nothing."
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
He Is Mighty, a new Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado, released a three-song EP on Sept. 4 mixing clean and harsh vocals.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
SAVE US shares "No Holding Back" from its Solid State album Death To Something, out now.
Peter Espevoll from Extol on the Band’s Legacy and their New Album
HM Magazine talks with Extol's Peter Espevoll about the Norwegian band's legacy, its relationship with the black metal scene and its new album.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet released an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper," written by John L. Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper.
Cody Bonnette on The History of As Cities Burn and their New Album
HM Magazine's podcast talks with Cody Bonnette of As Cities Burn about the band's history and new album.
Meadows “Desert Walker” is out now
Facedown Records' Meadows released Desert Walker, an album about walking through the wilderness that blends crushing heaviness with themes of isolation and redemption.
Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5 up for Preview and Listening Party Part 2 October 11th
Indie Vision Music's compilation Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5 is up for $1 preorder ahead of its Bandcamp release on Oct. 23.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline, who haven't performed together in nearly 20 years, reunited for Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke, playing their songs in a plane's cockpit.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, mixing '90s alternative rock with songs about spiritual warfare and testimony.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
Fortuna Investments founder Justus Parmar tells Chris Voss how the Black Swan Method changed his negotiating, from focusing on his own goals to first understanding the other side. He says tactical empathy helped him build trust and protect business relationships.