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AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Trump says he'll soon decide whether to ‘make a deal’ with Iran or ‘finish it off'
IEA’s Birol: Energy Prices Won’t Return to Pre-War Levels in 2027
Department of Justice to send election monitors to Washington County
NW Arkansas
Department of Justice to send election monitors to Washington County
The U.S. Justice Department has told Washington County election officials it wants to send monitors into polling places on Election Day to observe and interview poll workers and voters. Arkansas law requires local election commission approval, and the county commission was set to take up the request at 1 p.m. Monday. Former commissioner Max Deitchler said DOJ never sent a monitor in his 11 years and called the request "not standard practice."
Hogs’ Comeback Bid Falls Short in Starkville
Arkansas volleyball rallied from two sets down for the second straight match and forced a fifth set at Mississippi State, but fell 15-7 in the decider. Freshman Paisley Pavliska came off the bench for a career-high 14 kills, senior Lakin Laurendine added 14, and setter Kiki Remensperger returned with a 41-assist double-double. The loss drops the Razorbacks to 10-10.
In Arkansas’ US Senate race, rivals paint Cotton as not focused on the state
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton is seeking re-election against Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin, who argue he has become a national figure who neglects Arkansas. Both point to his refusal to debate them, and Democrats believe Trump's low approval and affordability worries make the race competitive in a state Republicans have dominated for more than a decade.
A different kind of Halloween: Inside Fayetteville’s Madstone Maze
Fayetteville co-working space Likewise Community is hosting the first Madstone Maze, an indoor maze of Ozark folklore art built by local artists, Oct. 26-29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 70 N. College Ave. The event also offers tarot readings, DIY masks, live music, local films and readings, with tickets from $8 and costumes encouraged.
Fort Smith voters to decide city government change in November election
Fort Smith voters will decide in the November election whether to switch from the current city administrator structure to a mayor-council government like Fayetteville's. The question reached the ballot after the board of directors rejected the ordinance several times and citizens forced it with a petition; if it passes, the city would elect a mayor under the new system in 2028.
No. 20 Women’s Golf Closes Fall Season at East Lake Cup
No. 20 Arkansas women's golf is making its East Lake Cup debut in Atlanta, closing its fall season against USC, Oklahoma State and Eastern Michigan. Monday's stroke-play round sets seeding for match play Tuesday, with coverage on Golf Channel from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Hogs earned the spot with their first-ever NCAA semifinal run last season.
One person killed in Sunday morning house fire in Washington County
One person died in an early-morning house fire Sunday in the Summers area of Washington County. The Lincoln Fire Department said crews were called to the 21,000 block of North Road around 1:30 a.m., but the fire was too intense for firefighters to get inside. Investigators are still working to find the cause.
#12/13 Arkansas Rallies to Beat #15/12 Gonzaga in Exhibition
The No. 12/13 Razorbacks beat No. 15/12 Gonzaga 76-72 in an exhibition at Bud Walton Arena, sealed by freshman Davion Thompson's late step-back three. Arkansas erased a 10-point first-half deficit with back-to-back 9-0 runs around halftime, outscoring Gonzaga 24-3 over nearly nine minutes, then held off an 11-2 Bulldogs push.
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. The region added 8,300 net new jobs in 2025, a 2.8% gain to 302,100, and high-tech employment rose 10.9%. Wages remain the lowest in the peer group, and housing affordability is still a challenge.
Commentary: Arkansas Democrats have their best opening in years. What if they still can’t win?
An Arkansas Advocate commentary argues state Democrats have their best opening in years, citing President Trump's low approval, an unpopular war in Iran, anti-incumbent mood and high prices hitting farmers. It also lays out warning signs, including recent polling, that suggest the party could still come up short in a state it hasn't won statewide in 16 years.
ARDOT Winter Weather Crews Gear Up with Statewide Drill
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will run a statewide winter weather preparedness drill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, centered in central Arkansas. Crews will train drivers, check equipment, road-test snowplow trucks and practice communicating with ARDOT's Emergency Operations Center, which will be activated for the exercise.
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 runs 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, near North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive, moving indoors to the Boys and Girls Club on Rupple Road if the weather is bad.
Hawaii
Tropical Depression Olana Forecast Discussion Number 5
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center downgraded Olana to a tropical depression early Monday with 30-knot (about 35 mph) winds after wind shear tore its thunderstorms away from the center. Forecasters expect it to weaken to a remnant low within 24 hours and dissipate in about 60 hours, before it reaches Johnston Atoll.
5 injured in two-car Kailua crash, 2 in critical condition
Five people were hospitalized after a two-car crash around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on Mokapu Boulevard heading toward Kailua, according to Honolulu EMS. The patients range in age from 35 to 88, and two are in critical condition.
Nearly $4.4M federal grant expands college pathways for Hawaiʻi Island students
UH Mānoa has won a $4.37 million federal GEAR UP grant to help 840 students from rural Hawaiʻi Island communities prepare for and succeed in college. The seven-year project runs through 2032 and serves students at seven schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa, starting in seventh grade and continuing into their first year of college. Only 19 such partnership grants were awarded nationally this year.
HPD Opens Attempted Murder Investigation in Waiʻanae
Honolulu police opened an attempted murder investigation after a 16-year-old boy was found with a neck wound on Kaneaki Street in Waiʻanae around 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 24. He was taken to the hospital; no arrests have been made and the circumstances remain under investigation. Tips go to 911 or CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.
Police Officer Jessica Cook recognized as North Kohala Officer of the Quarter
Hawaiʻi Police Department officer Jessica Cook was named North Kohala Officer of the Third Quarter for her DUI and traffic enforcement work and her mentoring of new recruits. During Hurricane Lala in August she helped clear Highways 250 and 270, and Capt. William Derr praised her willingness to support fellow officers.
UH football routs Northern Illinois, 56-21
UH football snapped a four-game losing streak with a 56-21 rout at Northern Illinois, a trip of more than 4,200 miles that UH calls the farthest conference game in FBS history. The Rainbow Warriors piled up a season-high 504 yards and tied the program record for points in a Mountain West game, improving to 2-6.
Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth
Hawaiʻi's Department of Human Services reaffirmed that it will keep Social Security survivor and disability benefits for foster children in trust for the kids themselves, rather than using the money to reimburse the state for their care. The state ended that practice in 2023 with legislative backing and Gov. Josh Green's support, a model federal officials are now pushing nationwide to end what they call the "orphan tax."
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Piilani Highway in Kihei; police make negligent injury arrest
A 37-year-old Kihei man died Friday night after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Piilani Highway near Kaonoulu Street, Maui police said. A Ford Edge turning left onto the highway hit his Harley-Davidson, and he was pronounced dead at Maui Memorial Medical Center; police made an arrest for negligent injury.
Update: Suspect Involved in Kailua Attempted Murder in the First Degree Against a Law Enforcement Officer Charged
Prosecutors charged Sean Warnet, 43, with first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer in a Kailua case, Honolulu police said Oct. 23. He also faces a charge of using a firearm in a separate felony and two counts of possessing a prohibited weapon.
10/23/26 – WAIMEA CANYON LOOKOUT REOPENING OCTOBER 24, 2026
The Waimea Canyon Lookout on Kauaʻi reopened Saturday, Oct. 24, daily during daylight hours, DLNR announced. It's only the first lookout: Puʻu Hinahina, Puʻu Ka Pele and Puʻu o Kila remain closed while crews clear hazards and repair damage left by Hurricane Lowell.
Business
AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records
Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI models, filed its public S-1 registration with the SEC on Monday for an IPO under the ticker ANT. Reports say the listing could value the company at $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, putting it alongside SpaceX, which listed in June at about $1.8 trillion. The prospectus did not give a share count or price range.
Trump says he'll soon decide whether to ‘make a deal’ with Iran or ‘finish it off'
President Trump told Fox News he is nearing "decision time" on whether to make a deal with Iran or "finish it off," as Qatari mediators visited Tehran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continued. The last confirmed U.S. strikes on Iran were Sept. 1, and Trump has said they won't resume until after the Nov. 3 midterms; Tehran says it is preparing a military response.
SpaceX secures $40B in financing for GPUs as Elon Musk warns of AI cloud industry consolidation
Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed $40 billion in debt financing to buy GPUs for its AI operations. He credited its investment-grade rating and Starlink and launch revenue, and warned that debt markets have largely shut off money to companies whose only revenue is AI data centers.
JetBlue creditors hire advisors as financial concerns grow: report
A group of JetBlue's senior creditors has reportedly hired investment bank PJT Partners and law firm Akin as the airline's financial pressures mount. JetBlue's roughly $2 billion in secured notes due 2031 fell to about 42 cents on the dollar Thursday, down from near 80 cents last month, as rising fuel costs complicate its turnaround.
Fanatics teams up with OpenAI for new AI-powered shopping suggestion feature
Fanatics has launched "Shop the Look," an AI shopping feature built with OpenAI's Codex that suggests items from its catalog of more than 1.5 million products. The company says shoppers routinely spent over 30 minutes per session searching its sites, and the tool is meant to help them find matching merchandise faster.
How U.S. home sellers are helping buyers make a deal in a stagnant housing market
With mortgage rates high and the U.S. housing market stalled, many home sellers are cutting prices and paying thousands of dollars toward buyers' costs to close deals, real estate agents say. Sellers who can wait are pulling listings, a sharp reversal from the bidding wars of a few years ago.
Companies are doing a lousy job of dealing with CEO-to-worker pay gaps, survey says
A Bentley University-Gallup survey found 84% of Americans think companies should avoid big CEO-to-worker pay gaps, but only 15% think companies are doing a good job of it. CEO pay at the 350 largest U.S. firms rose 14% in 2025 to 325 times the average worker's, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Secondhand gifts are going mainstream this holiday season
Secondhand gifts are losing their stigma: ThredUp says the number of items it sold in the holiday season grew 37% from 2023 to 2025, versus 22% for the full year. A GlobalData survey it commissioned found 62% of Americans plan to buy at least one secondhand item this holiday season.
Australians should prepare for online services to go down unexpectedly as threats rise, cyber agency warns
Australia's signals intelligence agency warned that people should expect important online services to go down unexpectedly, saying security must come before availability. Its annual cyber threat report says hostile states and criminals are using AI to attack infrastructure and steal money, and urges organisations to use AI tools for defence.
Joint statement from HM Treasury and Department of Finance Canada
The UK Treasury and Canada's Department of Finance said they will develop two distinct but complementary defence-financing institutions rather than merge them: the Multilateral Defence Mechanism and the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The two governments said the institutions will work in close partnership on industrial priorities, investment and strategic financing to strengthen allied defence capabilities.
Tech
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Apple unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, a thinner and lighter body, and water and dust resistance. It adds a landscape 12MP Center Stage camera and runs iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders start Wednesday, Oct. 28, with availability Friday, Nov. 6.
Apple teases an ‘exciting week’ of new products ahead
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak says the new iPad mini is just the start of "an exciting week" ahead of Apple's Oct. 28 "Pro and tell" event. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects M6 iMac and MacBook Pro models on Tuesday and a touchscreen MacBook Pro redesign on Wednesday.
Meta Announces Launch of Offering of Depositary Shares Representing Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock and Offering of Class A Common Stock in Connection with Forward Sale Agreements
Meta announced public offerings of 250 million depositary shares tied to new mandatory convertible preferred stock plus $22.5 billion of Class A common stock under forward sale agreements. The company says the money supports its continued investment in AI infrastructure and "personal superintelligence."
iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is it a Galaxy Fold moment?
A growing number of early iPhone Duo owners report the inner folding display failing the same way, with a green line forming on the right side before more damage spreads. iFixit suspects a hinge support bar that doesn't drop far enough and stresses the panel, drawing comparisons to Samsung's troubled first Galaxy Fold.
Some of Amazon's Q3 2026 announcements, from new devices to AI breakthroughs
Ahead of its Oct. 29 third-quarter earnings, Amazon rounded up recent launches, including new frontier models on Amazon Bedrock from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI and others. It also highlighted TorchNeuron, which lets PyTorch code run on Trainium chips without a rewrite, and the general release of its AI-powered AWS Continuum security service.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Turo will start labeling which Teslas on its rental marketplace have Full Self-Driving (Supervised), and eligible hosts get a free one-month FSD trial. Turo is using Tesla's API to verify cars. Tesla said last week about 1.7 million customers have paid for FSD out of more than 10 million cars sold.
Powering sub-Saharan Africa beyond the grid
Google says it spent three years helping off-grid solar company Ignite Energy Access expand power to rural sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people lack electricity. Google teams combined satellite imagery, its Open Buildings data and routing models to find unmapped homes and plan delivery routes and warehouse locations.
Samsung reportedly slashes production plans for millions of Galaxy phones
Samsung is reportedly cutting production of its entry-level and mid-range Galaxy A phones by about 20%, roughly 10 million units, as soaring memory and chip costs squeeze margins. Korea's ETNews says the resources are being shifted to more profitable flagship models, with further cuts planned into 2027.
How Google Beam connects military families globally
Google and the USO are bringing HP Dimension with Google Beam 3D video booths to 20 USO locations worldwide so deployed service members can connect with family in lifelike video. After a pilot linking Poland and Fort Bliss, a new docuseries follows families as the program expands to Grafenwöhr, Germany, and Fort Hood, Texas.
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
India-based Matiks, which runs a competitive math, logic and puzzle game app, raised $10 million in pre-Series A funding led by General Catalyst. Daily users grew from 22,000 early this year to more than 300,000 by September, with 2.2 million monthly users that month.
Etzioni on AI: $137M spent on AI-generated midterm ads, and most voters can’t spot the fakes
Campaigns and PACs have already spent more than $137 million on AI-made ads ahead of the midterms, AI researcher Oren Etzioni writes in GeekWire. One example from the Senate Republicans' campaign arm shows Texas candidate James Talarico voicing commentary he never made, with only a faint "AI GENERATED" label. Etzioni warns most such clips carry no label and most voters can't spot them.
Even Realities launches a brown version of its G2 smart glasses
Even Realities released Even Brown 2, a brown colorway of its G2 smart glasses that is slightly lighter but otherwise has the same hardware, including the display and live translation. Each frame is shaped and polished for 20 hours, and the company also launched new accessories such as a wearable chain.
XLE & Oil
IEA’s Birol: Energy Prices Won’t Return to Pre-War Levels in 2027
IEA chief Fatih Birol said Monday at Singapore International Energy Week that he sees no credible path for oil, fuel and gas prices to return to pre-war levels in 2027. He said the Middle East conflict has badly tightened markets and that trust is now the scarcest commodity in energy.
EIA Edges 2026 USA Oil Output Forecast Closer to 14MM Bpd
The EIA's October Short-Term Energy Outlook raised its 2026 U.S. crude production forecast to 13.87 million barrels per day, up from 13.83 million in September. It's the latest in a string of monthly upward revisions to the agency's outlook.
BC-Crude Oil Futures
As of 10 a.m. ET Monday, December WTI crude futures on NYMEX traded at $101.61 a barrel, down $1.66, after ranging between $100.60 and $102.63. Later contracts were also lower, with January at $99.38 and the curve sloping down to about $82 by late 2027.
India’s BPCL to Cut Russian Oil Imports Due to Higher Prices
Indian state refiner BPCL will sharply cut its Russian crude purchases in November because high freight costs and premiums make Middle Eastern grades more attractive, its finance head said. Russian oil made up 37% of BPCL's supply in the July-September quarter, though purchases may rise again later.
Saudi, Singapore Announce Oil Storage Deal
Singapore and Saudi Arabia announced plans to store Saudi crude in the Jurong Rock Caverns on Singapore's Jurong Island to support the city-state's energy security during supply disruptions. Singapore agencies signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco, with storage operations expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
Israeli Power Producer Launches Arbitration vs Chevron's Leviathan Partners
Israeli power producer Dalia Energies has launched arbitration in London after NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies, Chevron's partners in the Leviathan gas field, ended a planned 20-year supply deal. The contract, which excluded Chevron, covered up to about 1.3 billion cubic meters a year from 2030 and was expected to bring the sellers about $6.7 billion.
Super El Niño May Soften Winter Energy Squeeze
A meteorologist on a UBS call said the current El Niño is the strongest since the 1950s and should bring a warmer-than-normal winter to the northern U.S., Europe and parts of Asia, which could ease heating demand while supplies are tight. He warned that short, severe cold snaps are still possible, most likely in late January or early February.
Russia's Arctic Oil Shortcut Runs Into a Wall of Ice
Russia is moving record crude and LNG volumes along its Northern Sea Route, but sanctioned tankers got stuck in ice near the Vilkitsky Strait this summer, waiting days for nuclear icebreakers. Experts say melting ice doesn't make navigation easier, and Russia's shortage of ice-class ships is holding the route back despite Putin's plans to nearly double cargo by 2030.
Energy Department Designates Helium as Critical Material to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Security
Energy Secretary Chris Wright designated helium a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020, citing its essential role in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced energy technologies. DOE says the move aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
UK Seen More Reliant on Gas Imports This Winter
Britain will lean even more on gas imports this winter as North Sea output, about a third of winter demand, falls about 5%, National Gas Transmission said. LNG imports are set to rise 5%, and the operator warned strong European demand could push prices up.
Germany Wants to Stop More Oil Refinery Closures
Germany says it will try to stop further oil refinery closures, warning that losing refineries hurts not just fuel supply but the country's chemicals industry. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche made the case after meeting oil executives in Berlin, as Europe's dependence on imported diesel and jet fuel is exposed by supply shocks.
SLB tops profit estimates as global oilfield activity improves
SLB beat third-quarter estimates with adjusted earnings of $0.64 a share versus $0.62 expected, on revenue of $9.45 billion, up 6% from a year earlier. The oilfield services giant cited stronger North American activity and a gradual recovery in the Middle East despite the Iran war.
Chainlink
Future of Value: When Money Becomes Intelligent | Microsoft, Parallax Ventures, & Chainlink at Sibos
At Sibos 2026, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov joined Microsoft's head of agentic AI for finance, Martin Moeller, and Parallax Ventures' Azor Barros to discuss AI's growing role in payments. The panel looked at how AI integration could reshape the global financial system.
LG CNS Partners With Chainlink To Advance Korea’s Digital Asset Market
LG CNS, the technology arm of South Korea's LG Group, has partnered with Chainlink to help build Korea's $70 billion digital asset market with Chainlink oracle services. LG CNS leads the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang digital currency platform and aims to develop regulated solutions and technical standards.
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
In a new video, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why security, reliability and institutional-grade features matter for cross-chain interoperability. He argues CCIP 2.0 provides the infrastructure to move tokenized assets securely across blockchains for global finance.
Archax Turns To Chainlink Data Streams For Tokenised Treasury Collateral
Archax has adopted Chainlink Data Streams to supply pricing data for GOVY, its continuously rolling tokenised U.S. Treasury product. The regulated platform wants the data to support lending, treasury management and other on-chain collateral uses.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's Q3 review says more than $15 billion in token value has migrated to its cross-chain infrastructure in 2026, and that it has enabled over $36 trillion in cumulative transaction value. CCIP 2.0 added new security, compliance and settlement controls, while LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22 with bearish momentum.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Andrew McCormick, Chainlink Labs' head of institutional and market development, told the Thinking Crypto podcast that Chainlink is "the connection between blockchains and the real world." He discussed how institutions use Chainlink to tokenize assets and the Sibos launch of CCIP 2.0 with partners including Fidelity International, AWS and Google Cloud.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six blockchain organizations, including Chainlink Labs, the Cardano Foundation, Hedera, Aptos Labs, Ava Labs and the Stellar Development Foundation, urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities. Their joint Oct. 20 letter came as the agency's comment period on proposed crypto rules closed.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin has partnered with Chainlink, integrating CCIP and the Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tools so cross-chain functions and programmable compliance can be built into token workflows. OpenZeppelin also set up a migration path from its Defender platform to the Chainlink Runtime Environment.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar joined Sergey Nazarov at Sibos 2026 to discuss bringing tokenization to market scale. They covered DTCC's Collateral AppChain, 24/7 collateral management, interoperability and the infrastructure linking traditional markets with blockchains.
Chainlink Partnership Targets Institutional Tokenization in Japan
Japan's Pacific Meta partnered with Chainlink Labs, adopting CCIP as its preferred interoperability solution and listing Chainlink ACE on its marketplace for Japanese institutions. Blockonomi notes no launch customers or timeline were named, and LINK traded around $12.30 that day.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta has signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs and chosen CCIP as its preferred cross-chain solution. The company, which has supported over 300 projects in 41 countries, aims to help Japanese financial institutions adopt tokenized assets, onchain identity and compliance tools.
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 Stellar's $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to DeFi. The data can power lending markets, prediction markets, perpetual futures and other apps.
Patriots
Gabe Jacas has gone from Patriots concern to potential Rookie of the Year threat
Second-round edge rusher Gabe Jacas, who missed much of the spring over a rookie contract dispute, has become one of the Patriots' best defenders through seven games. Musket Fire argues he belongs in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation despite a costly late-hit penalty on Caleb Williams in Thursday's loss to the Bears.
TreVeyon Henderson still enjoys Patriots’ trust despite quiet season so far
Second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson played only 13 of 54 snaps in the loss to the Bears and has trailed his rookie production this season. Mike Vrabel said the team still trusts him and had packages planned for him, saying "TreVeyon will help us."
Patriots vs. Bears snap counts from Week 7
Pats Pulpit breaks down the snap counts from the Patriots' 30-24 loss in Chicago, where the offense was on the field for a season-low 54 plays after averaging 63.8 through six weeks. The Bears controlled the flow of the game as Vrabel had warned they might.
How to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins in Week 8: Time, channel, stream and more
The 4-3 Patriots visit the 1-5 Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hard Rock Stadium after a Thursday-night loss to the Bears, while Miami is coming off a 28-25 win over the Jets. New England has struggled in Miami, going 3-10 at the stadium since 2013, and is dealing with several key injuries.
It's time the Patriots rescue DeForest Buckner from the hopeless Colts
With the trade deadline on Nov. 10, Musket Fire argues the Patriots should try to trade for Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, with Indianapolis at 2-5 and general manager Chris Ballard gone. The piece says a solid defense still needs a star upgrade for a deep playoff run.
Tony Pollard's Week 7 performance was perfect audition for Patriots' next trade
With TreVeyon Henderson struggling and the trade deadline approaching, Musket Fire argues the Patriots should look at adding a running back. It points to Tony Pollard's Week 7 performance as a sign he could be a good target alongside Rhamondre Stevenson.
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 the undermanned Patriots fought hard on a short week but their stars needed to elevate a depleted roster in the 30-24 loss in Chicago. It breaks down Drake Maye's performance, the defense and quick-hit film notes.
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 on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field. Chicago out-snapped New England 66-50, forced 16 missed tackles and piled up yards after contact as Caleb Williams outdueled Drake Maye.
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 10/22
Mike Vrabel said after the loss to Chicago that "the tackling wasn't good enough, not against this team," pointing to playmakers like D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III. He said the Patriots need to force turnovers and tackle better but liked how they competed.
Rust or real concern? Why A.J. Brown's Patriots start is so baffling
A.J. Brown has nine catches on 20 targets for 101 yards and no touchdowns in parts of three games with the Patriots after a high-ankle sprain sidelined him. Chowder and Champions says drops and poor separation are worrying but it's too early to give up on him.
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 the Bears' 30-24 win, saying the quarterback who won and didn't turn it over takes it "by decision." Phil Perry said Maye, last year's MVP runner-up, played well aside from one mistake, repeatedly escaping Chicago's blitzes.
Patriots need much more from A.J. Brown, wide receivers amid injuries
Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, and led the team with 26 rushing yards and a score in the loss. NBC Sports Boston argues A.J. Brown and the injury-hit receiver group must produce far more.
Movies
‘Clayface’ Tops the Box Office with $24 Million. What Does It Signal About DC Studios’ Latest Reboot?
DC Studios' body-horror film "Clayface" opened to $24 million, topping the box office but landing slightly below the $25-30 million projections. IndieWire calls it a middling but not bad result for a niche character, helped by a lower budget than most comic-book films, and it held off A24's "You Can See Everything," which earned $19.5 million in its second weekend.
Box Office: A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Scores Huge $19.5 Million Second Weekend
A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything earned $19.5 million in its second weekend, up 25% from its $15.6 million opening. The rise came as it expanded from 855 to 2,655 theaters, IndieWire reports.
Eric Bauza, Iconic Bugs Bunny And Daffy Duck Looney Tunes Voice Actor, Dies Aged 46
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other Looney Tunes characters, has died suddenly at 46, his family announced on Instagram. Variety reported the cause was hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The Toronto-born actor of Filipino descent grew up loving the cartoons.
This Diwali, Home Is Where the Heart Is: Netflix Announces a Heartwarming New Film ‘Dilwali Diwali’ Premiering 5 November
Netflix will premiere Dilwali Diwali on Nov. 5, a family film from Terribly Tiny Tales about a son who returns from abroad for Diwali after buying his Punjabi parents a high-rise apartment, only to find a new home doesn't bring the happiness he expected. Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli star, and Ritesh Menon directs.
Netflix Announces the Start of Production on 'Jotadé', the Adaptation of Santiago Díaz’s Novel
Netflix has started production on Jotadé, a four-episode Spanish crime thriller based on Santiago Díaz's novel and set in Madrid. Daniel Calparsoro directs, and the cast includes Isaac Díaz, Aura Garrido, Jose Coronado and Money Heist's Jaime Lorente.
Netflix Confirms New K-Pop Audition Series ‘We Go High’ and Opens Casting for Arts High School’s Brightest Stars
Netflix Korea announced We Go High, a K-pop girl group audition series set at an arts high school, and opened applications to first- and second-year students at arts and entertainment high schools, plus students entering them in 2027. Producers Park Jin-kyung and Lee Jae-seok of Monsterahaus will direct, and Netflix signed an agreement with SM C&C to support the group that forms.
'The Mosquito Bowl' Review | Peter Berg’s Gritty, Gruesome WWII Film Pulls No Punches
Collider calls Peter Berg's Netflix war film The Mosquito Bowl gritty and gruesome. It follows college football stars, played by Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis, who join the Marines after Pearl Harbor and play a real 1944 Christmas Eve game on Guadalcanal before heading into brutal combat.
‘Queen at Sea’ Review: Juliette Binoche Guides Director Lance Hammer Back to Screens with a Searing Film About Dementia and Consent
IndieWire praises Queen at Sea, director Lance Hammer's first film since 2008's Ballast. Juliette Binoche plays a woman caring for her mother (Anna Calder-Marshall), who is slipping into dementia, and confronting her stepfather (Tom Courtenay) over consent. Greenwich Entertainment opens it in theaters Oct. 30.
How Writer Andy Weir Really Feels About Project Hail Mary Fan Fiction
Andy Weir says he is delighted by the fan fiction inspired by Project Hail Mary, whose movie adaptation was a big 2026 hit. He told Inverse he has come across some fan-written stories he found really funny.
CIFF 2026: Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors, A Bit of Light and Love is the Monster
RogerEbert.com reviews four Chicago International Film Festival titles, led by Lav Diaz's Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors, a spiritual follow-up to Magellan. It is set in the Philippines in 1617, where a Spanish priest forces enslaved men to haul marble through bandit country while he jails a beloved local healer.
16 Spooky Season Movies To Watch With All The Family This Halloween
Empire rounds up 16 spooky-but-not-scary movies for families this Halloween, for viewers who want pumpkins, ghouls and creatures of the night without real frights or gore.
Chicago International Film Festival brings world cinema to the Windy City
NPR's Marc Rivers reports from the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. He travels the city by L train to sample its world cinema lineup.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Disney Lorcana's official release notes for Hyperia City explain the set's rules changes, new mechanics and the reasoning behind them. Ravensburger points players to the Comprehensive Rules and the Lorcana Companion app for more detail.
Disney Lorcana TCG Products from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Online
Ravensburger will sell the 2026 D23 Collection and the Winnie the Pooh Hunny Wizard foil playmat online through a random-draw system. Fans can enter from 9 a.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 31, to 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 1, by signing up for an EQL account.
A Coco Themed Deck
Disney Lorcana's official site shares a Coco-themed deck for Hyperia City built around Héctor, Miguel and singer synergies. It pairs Ancestral Guitar with Ernesto de la Cruz – Ruthless Musician to turn any character into a Singer the villain can banish.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
The Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and the I2I foil playmat went on sale Oct. 16 at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, World of Disney in Disneyland Paris and DisneyStore.co.uk. The collection reimagines characters from the tale as Lorcana glimmers.
Review: "Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City" Prerelease Box Brings New Mechanics and More Fantastic Art to the TCG
Laughing Place reviews the Disney Lorcana Hyperia City Prerelease Box, the third such box after Wilds Unknown and Attack of the Vine. The set takes the game to a metropolis named for the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio, with new mechanics and art.
Disney Lorcana reveals Illustrious new Evil Queen and an Iconic Cinderella for Hyperia City
Ravensburger revealed the second Illustrious rare for 2027's Into the Inkdark: a reprint of The Evil Queen, Commanding Presence, limited to 23 serial-numbered copies. Illustrious rares will only come in Collector Booster packs debuting in February 2027, six per set.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott previews memorable cards from Icons, a smaller set with all-new rare and legendary units. He says 20 reprints in the set get new art, a detail he added to make the set more fun to collect.
Review: Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Spotlight Decks
Card Gamer reviews the two pre-built Spotlight Decks for Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth set, Homeworlds: Chewbacca and Tarkin. Each box has 50 cards, a base, a leader, tokens and a Homeworlds booster, and the Tarkin leader deploys as the Death Star itself.
Star Wars Unlimited – Homeworlds’ PreCon Decks are Lethal In Their Own Ways
Big Boss Battle reviews the two Homeworlds pre-constructed decks for Star Wars Unlimited, built around Grand Moff Tarkin and Chewbacca. Each includes a leader, base, tokens, a 50-card deck and a booster pack, and they win in very different ways.
First Cards for Star Wars Unlimited’s Icons 2027 Edition Revealed
The first cards for Star Wars Unlimited's Icons 2027 Edition have been revealed, just after Homeworlds launched. Icons is designed to ease new and returning players in, with a starter box and boosters that skip overly complex cards.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games explains how new players should start with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons 2027, a smaller set of fan-favorite characters arriving Nov. 20. Its cards are designed to match standard sets in power, making it a re-entry point for returning players too.
Fantasy Flight Games: Star Wars: Unlimited – Homeworlds Booster Packs
Fantasy Flight Games' Star Wars: Unlimited – Homeworlds booster packs arrived Oct. 9 as the ninth expansion, built around the galaxy's planets and their cultures. Each 16-card pack includes about nine commons, three uncommons, a rare or legendary, a leader, a base or token and a Hyperspace foil.
Faith
Pope Leo recalls late Cardinal Romeo's generous service to the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV sent condolences on the death of Cardinal Paolo Romeo, archbishop emeritus of Palermo, calling him a "dear brother who generously served the Gospel and the Church." Romeo died Sunday at 88 after a long illness and will be buried after a funeral Wednesday in Acireale's cathedral.
‘Students are hungry for God’s Word’: Southern Baptist Gateway Seminary reports record enrollment
Southern Baptist-affiliated Gateway Seminary in California reported record fall enrollment of 1,095 students, up from 971 last year. New students rose 46% to 338, the largest incoming class in its history, and President Adam Groza said "students are hungry for God's Word."
Geneva Benefits Group Applauds Passage of Clergy Act
The Clergy Act, signed by President Trump on Oct. 20 after the House passed it in April and the Senate passed it unanimously Sept. 30, gives clergy who opted out of Social Security a two-year window starting in 2029 to opt back in. PCA-affiliated Geneva Benefits Group applauded the law, saying many pastors regret that otherwise irreversible decision.
South Korean theologians say AI and brain technology push churches to revisit human dignity
At the Korea Evangelical Theological Society meeting in Seoul, professors Shin Kuk-won and Eom Ju-hee argued that AI, brain-computer interfaces and biotechnology raise deep questions about human nature. They urged churches to respond with embodied community and a renewed account of human dignity.
Pope: Sisters must care for people’s spiritual and temporal needs
Pope Leo XIV met the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida Thouret during their General Chapter, which re-elected Sr. Maria Rosa Muscarella as superior general. He encouraged them to care for both people's spiritual and material needs, following their founder's charism.
‘God Can Redeem Anyone’s Story’: Sight & Sound’s ‘Joshua—Live!’ Points Audiences to Jesus
Sight & Sound's Joshua—Live!, a filmed version of its stage musical, opens in theaters Oct. 30 as the company marks its 50th anniversary. The actress playing Rahab says audiences will see the spectacle of the show and a message about God's faithfulness and redemption.
IMB missionary sees God at work through new believer and local church
An IMB missionary in a Muslim-majority South Asian city describes how Maryam, a local believer who once distrusted Muslims, began sharing the gospel with Muslim women in a park, eventually on her own. The missionary sees it as a sign of God at work through new believers and the local church.
Mark Batterson Issues a Warning to Christians in His New Book, Not My Circus
Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of The Circle Maker, says his new book Not My Circus is different from his others. After years of avoiding controversial topics, he warns believers not to get drawn into political tribalism.
‘Young Washington’ Now Streaming on Wonder Project Following $47 Million Box Office Run
Young Washington, Jon Erwin's film about George Washington's early years, is now streaming on Wonder Project's service through Prime Video after earning about $47 million worldwide in theaters. Writer Diederik Hoogstraten spoke with ChurchLeaders about its historical accuracy, Washington's faith and a possible sequel.
Ministry Lessons from the Puritans (with Joel Beeke)
On TGC's Everyday Pastor podcast, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Joel Beeke about ministry lessons from the Puritans. Beeke explains why Puritan pastors prioritized prayer, personal holiness and applying Scripture to their congregations' lives.
Shane Winnings Warns Liberty University Crowd That America Must ‘Turn Back to God’ or Face Judgment
Promise Keepers CEO Shane Winnings told Liberty University's Freedom Uncensored event that America must return to its Christian foundations or face judgment. He criticized progressivism as "an evil ideology" and urged believers to take responsibility for the nation's future.
Christian Metal
News: Burn Eternal reunites KSE’s Howard Jones and Adam Dutkiewicz
Former Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones and guitarist-producer Adam Dutkiewicz have reunited in a new band, Burn Eternal, and signed with Metal Blade Records, with new music coming soon. The pair were behind Killswitch's 2002-2012 era, including the Grammy-nominated The End of Heartache and the platinum As Daylight Dies.
What Lies Below - Return To Nothing (Official Music Video)
Solid State Records welcomed What Lies Below to its roster with the official video for "Return to Nothing." The song's lyrics call listeners out of grief and burden to reclaim the light they lost.
News: Set For The Fall release looking to be explosive
North Carolina hard rock band Set For The Fall has released I Said What I Said, its third album and first full-length in over seven years, via Vere Music. Opener "Product of Pressure," featuring TJ Harris of Decyfer Down, landed on several Apple Music rock, metal and Christian playlists, and the title track is climbing Spotify's Top Christian Rock chart.
News: Devin Williams unleashes ‘Conquer the World Live’
Christian rocker and worship leader Devin Williams released a live album, Conquer the World Live, on Oct. 23, along with a live video for "Every Eye." It follows his "Be Glorified" video, which passed 100,000 YouTube views in its first month.
SAVE US - No Holding Back
SAVE US released a video for "No Holding Back" from its Solid State album "Death to Something," out now. The song urges a hurting friend to pour everything out instead of staying silent.
Feature: Ignescent Interview with Heaven’s Metal
Ignescent founder and singer Jennifer Benson talks with Heaven's Metal about the band's latest album, Eternal, including the songs "Joker" and "Fearless," and working with Flyleaf's Sameer, Sevendust's Clint Lowery and Bloodgood's Les Carlsen. She also discusses recording "Beyond Belief" for the soundtrack of the movie of the same name, a project featuring music from Petra.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet released an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper," written by John Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper. The animated video was directed by Jose Lun.
Shaky Knees Festival 2026
HM Magazine covers Atlanta's sold-out Shaky Knees Festival, back in Piedmont Park for its 13th year. The three-day lineup spanned indie rock, punk, metal and hip-hop, headlined by The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots and Gorillaz, though Saturday was interrupted by a severe-weather evacuation.
Audio Adrenaline Reunites for a Special Episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship’s 'Cockpit Karaoke'
Audio Adrenaline, which hasn't performed together in nearly 20 years, reunited for Mission Aviation Fellowship's Cockpit Karaoke series. The episode revisits the band's hits and its connection to MAF's ministry in Haiti.
Howard Gripp Honors His Mother's Faith And Influence With New Single "When I Was A Kid"
Christian Americana rocker Howard Gripp released "When I Was A Kid," featuring Benjy Gaither, on NRT Music, a song about the faith his choir-singing mother passed on to him. Co-written with Billy Smiley, it traces how he drifted from faith through rock bands and hard years before returning.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Independent Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, plus 250,000 more across Apple Music and Amazon Music. Influenced by '90s alternative bands like Foo Fighters and Stone Temple Pilots, he says most of his songs are testimonies about spiritual battles and deliverance.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
Fortuna Investments founder Justus Parmar tells former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss how the Black Swan Method changed his negotiating. He now starts by understanding what the other side wants, and says tactical empathy helps him build trust and protect long-term relationships.