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American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
How to Watch and Stream Thursday's Patriots Game Against the Bears | NFL Week 7
Developer platform Railway urges ‘all users’ to revoke secret keys after cyberattack
European Natural Gas Prices Rise on Middle East Escalation
Sanders Announces 344 Regulatory Changes to Cut Red Tape
NW Arkansas
Continue to Help Shape the Future of Fayetteville’s Next Neighborhood Park
Fayetteville is asking residents to help finish the design of a new 1.5- to 2-acre neighborhood park near Owl Creek. A drop-in workshop runs Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. near North Magellan Lane and West Oldham Drive, and an online survey is open for at least two weeks.
Sanders Announces 344 Regulatory Changes to Cut Red Tape
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says 13 state departments found 344 ways to make permits, licenses and other approvals faster and cheaper under her February executive order. Seventy-five of those changes are already in place or underway.
Razorback Trio Completes Their Time in Memphis
Three Razorback women's tennis players wrapped up the ITA Central Regional Championships in Memphis. Natalie Oliver won two singles matches, including a three-set comeback, and Brooke Schaefer and Anastasija Adeikyte picked up a doubles win.
Photo Release: Second Lady Usha Vance and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Visit Central Arkansas School and Host Reception for Merit Pay Recipients
Second Lady Usha Vance joined Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Central Arkansas to promote childhood literacy. They toured classrooms at Glenview Elementary in North Little Rock, held a roundtable with state education leaders and hosted a reception for teachers who earned merit pay.
Washington County JP candidates take part in Fayetteville forum
Twelve of the 19 candidates in Washington County's contested justice of the peace races met at a League of Women Voters forum at the Fayetteville Public Library. They talked about county growth, zoning, jail conditions and government transparency.
Pennington, Deutch make appeal to voters in Fayetteville city attorney race
Fayetteville will get its first new city attorney in 25 years as Kit Williams retires. Senior assistant city attorney Blake Pennington and criminal defense lawyer DJ Deutch are making their cases to voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with early voting already under way.
Archie’s Sandwichery to open second location in south Fayetteville
Bentonville's Archie's Sandwichery plans a second location in the South School Avenue strip redevelopment in south Fayetteville, alongside a new Fossil Cove Brewing spot. Owner Kevin Girkins is aiming for a summer 2027 opening, ideally in July.
Arkansas Democrats look to make election gains in fast-changing Washington County
Washington County Democrats are courting voters at events like a recent rally at Springdale's Parsons Stadium, betting that the fast-changing county can deliver election gains. The Arkansas Advocate followed candidates and volunteers on the campaign trail.
Why low living costs don’t add up for Arkansas’ ALICE households
KUAF looks at Arkansas's ALICE households, people who work but can't cover basic costs. United For ALICE's national director explains why the state's low cost of living doesn't add up to financial security for many families.
‘The Nurse at Baker Hospital’ revisits a Eureka Springs con man
Jocelyn Cullity's novel "The Nurse at Baker Hospital" puts a fictional nurse inside the Crescent Hotel in the 1930s. That was when con man Norman Baker ran it as a hospital and sold fake cancer cures to dying patients. KUAF talks with the author about Eureka Springs' most infamous resident.
Crashes slowed northbound traffic in Washington County
Three crashes slowed northbound traffic on Interstate 49 in Washington County on Thursday morning. One crash south of Fayetteville backed traffic up about a mile into Greenland, and two crashes near Johnson were cleared before 8 a.m., according to ARDOT.
Reminder: Call for Artists for America 250 City Art Poster Project Ends October 23
Fayetteville is taking artwork celebrating local history for the America 250 City Art Poster Project until 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The city will send the winning piece to the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Nov. 6, and it will be shown at the conference's winter meeting.
Hawaii
HDOT launches career education program to foster young storm water professionals
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation launched the Hawaiʻi Storm Patrol Young Professionals Program, a free set of lesson plans that introduces high school students to careers in storm water management.
U.S. would be growing more slowly without AI boom, but not in recession
A UHERO analysis estimates U.S. growth over the past year would have been half a point to about one point weaker without AI investment and AI-driven stock gains. Even so, the author says the economy would most likely not be in recession without them.
Grand opening of ‘Ulu o Lele in Lahaina set for Nov. 10
Maui County and the Hawaiian Council will open ʻUlu o Lele, an interim marketplace and gathering place at the former Outlets of Maui site in Lahaina, on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The free celebration runs from 1 to 8 p.m., followed by a Common Kings concert at 8:15 p.m.
Sister city delegation from South Korea visits UH Hilo, strengthening collaboration in education and cultural exchange
UH Hilo welcomed a delegation from Gokseong-gun, a sister county in South Korea, on Oct. 13. The visit was coordinated by professors Su-Mi Lee and Hee Jun Choi and aims to build education and cultural exchange across the Pacific.
Leeward CC propels food makers from Hawaiʻi to Tokyo
Leeward Community College's ʻĀina to Mākeke program is helping local food makers reach global buyers. One alum, ReBran founder Tatsuyoshi Omura, now sells his upcycled rice-bran granola at Foodland and Down to Earth and pitched it at the Tokyo International Gift Show.
State downsizes proposed Oʻahu jail, but advocates say that doesn’t address the root of the problem
Hawaiʻi is shrinking its planned new Oʻahu jail from 1,000 beds to 800, though water, sewer and power will still be built for 1,000 in case it needs to grow. Advocates say a smaller building doesn't by itself mean fewer people behind bars.
Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope discovers more than 2,100 previously unknown galaxies
Astronomers using the Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope found more than 2,100 previously unknown galaxies in the Virgo Cluster, more than doubling its known population. The discovery completes the Next Generation Virgo Cluster Survey, which spanned more than a decade of observations.
Democrats Gain Ground With AAPI Adults As Trust In GOP Fades, Poll Finds
A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults souring on President Trump and Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Only 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the economy, and Democrats hold a clear edge on the economy and health care.
Top 10 Big Island events for Oct. 23-29: Check out the annual East Hawai‘i Jazz and Blues Festival, Halloween activities
Big Island Now's weekly events list for Oct. 23-29 includes "The Rocky Horror Show" at Kainaliu's Aloha Theatre, the Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds in Hilo, keiki trick-or-treating in Waimea and the 12th annual East Hawaiʻi Jazz and Blues Festival.
Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery
GoFarm Hawaiʻi, a University of Hawaiʻi extension program, is hosting three free Zoom webinars to help farmers hit by recent storms and flooding assess damage and plan recovery. Sessions run Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Business
£16 billion productivity boost delivers better value and better services for taxpayers
The UK Treasury says government departments delivered £16 billion in efficiency savings last year, about 4.1% of day-to-day spending, beating their target. It credits AI and new technology with faster NHS diagnoses and more teaching time.
Stable banks, strong capital markets – Europe’s financial system for the future | Keynote speech at the conference for the 40th anniversary of the International Bankers Forum
In a keynote at the International Bankers Forum's 40th anniversary, the Bundesbank looked back on four decades of European financial integration. The speech made the case for stable banks alongside strong capital markets as Europe's financial system for the future.
The Philippines launches safeguard investigation on pork
The Philippines told the WTO it has opened a safeguard investigation into pork imports. The Department of Agriculture's Trade Remedies Office gave interested parties five working days to submit comments and evidence.
Comcast Reports 3rd Quarter 2026 Results
Comcast reported third-quarter results, and co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh said they are taking "decisive steps" to strengthen the business. They pointed to better customer satisfaction and more customers converting free wireless lines to paid plans, while near-term connectivity results reflect ongoing investment.
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
American Airlines now expects an adjusted 2026 loss of $1 to $1.60 a share and will slow capacity growth next year, as a jet fuel spike tied to the Iran war wiped out the benefit of record third-quarter revenue. Its fuel bill rose 67.5% in the quarter to $4.64 billion.
American Express and Airbnb just announced a major partnership. Here’s what changes for cardholders
American Express is adding more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex Travel, so eligible U.S. cardholders can book Airbnb stays there and earn Membership Rewards points. Platinum cardholders can use their $600 annual lodging credit on Airbnb, get a new $250 Airbnb Experiences credit and earn 5x points on prepaid stays.
eBay to cut about 1,000 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
eBay is cutting about 1,000 jobs, roughly 9% of its workforce, in its second round of layoffs this year, according to a CEO memo first reported by Reuters. The company is shifting resources toward fashion, luxury goods, collectibles and refurbished items.
Millennials are having their midlife career crisis
Quartz looks at millennials hitting a midlife career crisis, despite upbeat headlines about the generation's success. It follows people like 33-year-old Ayano Swisher, who turned a pandemic ceramics hobby into a business after a layoff while still freelancing and interviewing for full-time jobs.
How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019
A new analysis finds it now takes twice as long as in 2019 to save for a down payment and closing costs on a starter home. Mortgage rates are above 7%. The Center for Responsible Lending says closing costs have become another growing hurdle for first-time buyers.
NYC comptroller faces questions over Israel Bonds reversal as CEO challenges financial rationale
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine has decided not to restore the city's purchases of Israel Bonds, reportedly reversing a campaign pledge. Israel Bonds CEO Dani Naveh told Fox Business the bonds have a strong repayment record and said his group learned of the decision from news reports.
Tech
Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo
Apple says developers have optimized apps and games for iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, ahead of Friday's launch. The inner display is 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max's, and apps are adding new layouts for streaming, gaming, creativity and multitasking.
We are working with Voltus to build a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant.
Google and Voltus are expanding their partnership to a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant across the PJM grid, which serves 67 million people in 13 states and D.C. Homes and businesses that cut power use during demand peaks get bill savings and cash payments.
NVIDIA Cosmos Opens New Tools to Train, Evaluate and Deploy World Models
NVIDIA expanded its Cosmos world-model platform with new training tools, simulation checkpoints and Cosmos Data Factory blueprints. The tools are for developers building physical AI systems that need to understand and simulate the real world.
Data and AI agents give a lift to TK Elevator service technicians
Microsoft profiles TK Elevator, which uses an agentic AI app built on Microsoft Foundry and Azure OpenAI to brief service technicians before a job and record their spoken debriefs afterward. The company has about 25,000 technicians worldwide who can draw on the shared notes.
Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ streams live on Apple TV this weekend
Apple TV will stream every session of this weekend's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli could clinch his first drivers' title. It will be the first F1 race broadcast in Dolby Atmos, and Multiview now works on supported smart TVs.
Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
Fusion startup Helion won a $175 million CHIPS Act award from the Commerce Department to build a Washington state production line for high-voltage power semiconductors for its fusion plants. CEO David Kirtley says halving the power lost in those devices could double the plant's output.
iOS 27.2 introduces design changes for these Apple apps
iOS 27.2, due next week, brings Apple Music's new black-and-white look to the Music app's icon, tab bar, library and widgets. The Books app gets reading progress bars and rearranged controls, likely with the foldable iPhone Duo in mind, 9to5Mac reports.
Developer platform Railway urges ‘all users’ to revoke secret keys after cyberattack
Cloud developer platform Railway says hackers may have accessed customers' encrypted environment variables and, in some cases, decrypted them. It urged all users to revoke and rotate their API and cloud keys and paused customer deployments while it investigates.
iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID
Apple is "actively working" on under-display Face ID, and iPhone Duo 2 prototypes already have it built into the outer screen, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on his Power On podcast. The first $2,000 iPhone Duo went back to Touch ID.
Ex-Marine and Microsoft vets launch Watchtower Labs with $35M to bring AI to military logistics
Watchtower Labs, a Bellevue, Wash., defense startup founded by an ex-Marine and Microsoft veterans, came out of stealth with $35 million. The money will go to AI software that speeds up military logistics and operations decisions. Shield Capital and Conviction led the seed round, with Founders Fund and In-Q-Tel joining.
GridCraft is the open-source Excel clone for Linux I’ve been waiting for
ZDNet reviews GridCraft, a free, open-source Excel clone for Linux from ArtCraft, the developers behind PhotoCraft and WordCraft. The reviewer says it nearly delivers on its goal, and the main thing missing is a strong template feature.
XLE & Oil
U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026
U.S. refineries ran at more than 95% of capacity on average from May through September, the highest for those months since 1998, the EIA says. Tight global diesel supplies and strong margins drove the high runs and heavy exports, and utilization stayed above the five-year seasonal average in early October.
Energy Department Authorizes Exchange from Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve
The Energy Department is offering an exchange of up to 315,000 barrels of fuel oil from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to ease supply disruptions. Companies that borrow it must return the same amount plus a premium before the 2027–28 heating season.
Energy Department Announces New Investments to Strengthen America's Power Grid and Lower Electricity Costs
The Energy Department announced about $967 million in additional Grid Resilience formula grants for states, territories and tribes. The money is meant to upgrade infrastructure, prevent outages and meet growing electricity demand.
Released 10/21/2026
The EIA's weekly update puts the U.S. average residential heating oil price at $6.19 a gallon and residential propane at $2.69 as of Oct. 19. Residential propane runs much higher on the East Coast, at $3.69 a gallon.
European Natural Gas Prices Rise on Middle East Escalation
Europe's benchmark TTF gas price rose to nearly 90 euros per megawatt-hour on Thursday, its highest since December 2022, as the Saudi-Houthi conflict escalated and Iran said it struck tankers in the Persian Gulf. EU gas storage was only 74% full on Oct. 21, versus a five-year average of about 86%.
What Jackdaw’s Approval Means for the Future of North Sea Drilling
UK energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has approved Shell and Equinor's Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen, ending four years of legal and regulatory limbo. The decision drew praise from supporters, including Donald Trump, and criticism from climate campaigners.
Santos Logs 49 Percent Quarter on Quarter Increase in Revenue
Australia's Santos reported about $2 billion in third-quarter sales revenue, up 49% from the prior quarter, as sales volumes rose 11% to 26.4 million barrels of oil equivalent. Production hit a quarterly record of 26.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, helped by its Barossa gas project.
Oil Rises Intraday Amid Escalating Tensions
Brent rose more than 3% and WTI more than 2% intraday on Thursday as friction between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and restricted Strait of Hormuz traffic revived Gulf supply fears, VT Markets analyst Mahmoud Mashal told Rigzone. He said recovering Gulf exports, IEA reserve releases and Russia-related sanctions waivers are limiting the upside.
Halliburton sees growth beyond U.S. shale
Halliburton expects international activity to drive mid-single-digit revenue growth and roughly 15% operating margins in 2027, even with no rebound in U.S. fracking. It reported third-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of 60 cents a share.
Chainlink
Why Chainlink CCIP 2.0 Is the Standard for Global Finance | Sergey Nazarov
In a new video, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov explains why he thinks CCIP 2.0 meets the security and reliability standards institutions need to move tokenized assets across blockchains.
Tokenization at Scale: Building the Next Era of Global Markets | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
On the podcast The Future Is On, recorded at Sibos 2026, DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discuss bringing tokenization to market scale. They cover 24/7 collateral management, interoperability and DTCC's AppChain linking traditional markets with blockchains.
The Next Generation of Collateral Management | DTCC & Chainlink at Sibos 2026
At Sibos 2026, DTCC's Dan Doney and Sergey Nazarov presented their work on 24/7 collateral management through DTCC's Collateral AppChain. Nazarov said the problem is fragmented data and systems that can't talk to each other fast enough to move collateral during the day.
Chainlink reports $15B in CCIP migrations as LINK price nears $12
Chainlink's third-quarter review reports more than $15 billion in token value migrated to its CCIP cross-chain protocol this year, plus new Swift and DTCC integrations. LINK traded near $12.24 on Oct. 22, with indicators pointing to continued selling pressure.
Chainlink’s McCormick: Blockchain Benefits Institutional And Retail Investors
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick told the Thinking Crypto podcast how institutions use Chainlink to bring tokenized assets onchain. He also discussed CCIP 2.0, launched at Sibos 2026 with partners including Fidelity International, AWS and Google Cloud.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Chainlink Labs, the Cardano Foundation, Hedera, Aptos Labs, Ava Labs and the Stellar Development Foundation sent the SEC a joint letter asking it to formally classify digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed crypto rules.
OpenZeppelin Partners With Chainlink To Advance Institutional Onchain Finance
OpenZeppelin is partnering with Chainlink to build Chainlink's CCIP and Automated Compliance Engine into its developer tools. Token developers will be able to add cross-chain features and programmable compliance directly as they build.
Chainlink Partnership Targets Institutional Tokenization in Japan
Pacific Meta named Chainlink CCIP its preferred interoperability tool and will offer Chainlink ACE to Japanese institutions on its marketplace. Blockonomi notes the announcement named no launch customers or timeline. LINK traded at $12.30, down 1.64% in 24 hours.
Pacific Meta Partners With Chainlink, Selects CCIP As Preferred Cross-Chain Solution
Tokyo-based Pacific Meta signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink Labs to speed up institutional adoption of tokenized assets, onchain identity and compliance tools in Japan. Pacific Meta has supported more than 300 projects in over 41 countries since 2022.
Chainlink’s Nazarov And DTCC’s Chakar On The Future Of Global Markets
At Sibos 2026, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov and DTCC Digital Assets head Nadine Chakar discussed scaling tokenization, with collateral management as the main use case. DTCC's Collateral AppChain uses Chainlink's data standard and Runtime Environment.
Chainlink Data Standard Connects Stellar’s $4B+ RWA Ecosystem To DeFi
Chainlink Data Feeds and Data Streams are now live on Stellar. Developers can now build lending markets, prediction markets and perpetual futures that connect Stellar's $4 billion-plus real-world asset ecosystem to DeFi.
Chainlink CCIP Vault Adapters Bring One-Click Deposits To DeFi
Chainlink launched CCIP Vault Adapters, which let DeFi vaults accept deposits from more than 80 chains while their strategy and accounting stay on the home chain. Vault providers no longer need to deploy separate versions on every chain.
Patriots
Expert Predictions: Week 7 Picks for Patriots at Bears
Patriots.com rounds up the national experts' picks for Thursday's game at Chicago, and most ESPN analysts pick the Bears. Mike Reiss predicts a 27-24 Chicago win, citing the banged-up offensive line, while CBS's Pete Prisco picks the Patriots 28-27.
How to Watch and Stream Thursday's Patriots Game Against the Bears | NFL Week 7
Thursday's Patriots-Bears game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) on Prime Video, with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit calling it. It airs locally on WCVB in Boston and WMUR in Manchester, and on 98.5 The Sports Hub with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak.
Drake Maye Mic'd Up, 1-on-1 with Kevin Byard III & More | Patriots All Access
This week's Patriots All Access previews the short-week trip to Chicago. It features Drake Maye mic'd up, Scott Zolak's sit-down with Eliot Wolf and a one-on-one with former Bear Kevin Byard III, plus Mike Vrabel's postgame speech after the win over the Jets.
Week 7 Injury Report: Patriots at Bears
The Patriots ruled out OL Ben Brown, guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and cornerbacks Channing Canada, Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty for Thursday's game at Chicago. Kevin Byard III, Christian Elliss, Morgan Moses and Craig Woodson are questionable, and Drake Maye was a full participant with no game status.
Looking Towards the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football | Patriots Unfiltered on TV
Patriots.com writers Paul Perillo, Mike Dussault and Alex Francisco recap the Week 6 win over the Jets and preview Thursday's game at Chicago.
5 questions and answers about Patriots vs. Bears
Ahead of Thursday's matchup of 4-2 teams, Pats Pulpit asked Windy City Gridiron's Bill Zimmerman about the Bears. He says Caleb Williams has looked fantastic in his second season under Ben Johnson, with Chicago averaging 45 points in his two full games versus 19 with backup quarterbacks.
Patriots host former Chargers starter on a visit amid O-line concerns
With guards Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker inactive and Mike Onwenu and Greg Van Roten on injured reserve, the Patriots hosted veteran guard Jamaree Salyer on a visit Tuesday. Salyer, 26, made 43 starts for the Chargers; Walter Rouse and Matt Pryor are set to start at guard Thursday.
4 Patriots players under the most pressure against the Bears in Week 7
Musket Fire picks four Patriots under the most pressure Thursday at Chicago, including rookie lineman Caleb Lomu, who hasn't allowed a sack or penalty in 159 snaps, and undrafted receiver Efton Chism III, with Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins on injured reserve. A.J. Brown is also on the list.
Mike Vrabel sends unmistakable message to Drake Maye ahead of Bears matchup
The Patriots take a three-game win streak into a short-week trip to Chicago, after wins over the Bills, Raiders and Jets. Musket Fire says Thursday's game is a key test of whether Drake Maye can keep up his recent form and avoid the turnovers that hurt the early season.
Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are on fire. Can either defense make a stand in Bears-Patriots?
Thursday's game pits two of the NFL's hottest young quarterbacks against each other: Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. Maye has 10 touchdown passes since a 1-2 start marred by turnovers, and ClutchPoints asks whether either defense can slow them down.
Patriots-Bears preview: Maye vs. Williams a battle of electric, maturing QBs
Ahead of Thursday's game, Drake Maye praised Caleb Williams' ability to escape pressure and throw on the run. Maye said he doesn't think he is that shifty in the pocket himself. NBC Sports Boston calls it a matchup of two electric, maturing quarterbacks.
Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
NBC Sports Boston says first-round pick Caleb Lomu, the former Utah tackle taken 28th overall, has been New England's most impressive rookie and should start every week. Second-rounder Gabe Jacas and third-rounder Eli Raridon have also played well.
Movies
Song Hye-kyo and GONG YOO Chase Glittering Dreams in Netflix Series Tantara, Premiering December 11 with New Date Announcement Poster
Netflix set a Dec. 11 premiere for Tantara, a Korean series starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo about people chasing success in the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s. It is written by Noh Hee-kyung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince).
Two Powerful Women. One Unforgiving Rivalry. A Legacy at Stake: Netflix Unveils the Trailer of Akka
Netflix released the trailer for Akka, an Indian gangster series starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte as rival women fighting over power in the fictional kingdom of Pernuru. Produced by YRF Entertainment and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty, it premieres Oct. 30.
“Looks Like the Oneders? No, the Wonders!”: 30 Years of That Thing You Do!
The Walt Disney Archives marks 30 years of Tom Hanks's That Thing You Do!, which opened October 4, 1996. The film did modestly at the box office but has since become a fan favorite, and D23 is sharing items from the archives to celebrate.
8 Times Connie Britton Joined the Worlds of Disney
D23 marks the Hulu mystery series Phony, now streaming on Hulu on Disney+, by looking back at eight times Connie Britton appeared in Disney projects. In Phony, she plays a mother whose teenage son wakes from a car accident convinced she has been replaced by an impostor.
From the Hundred Acre Wood to a Midnight Fairytale: Discover DiFerdinando’s Disney-Inspired Handbags
DiFerdinando has two Disney-inspired handbag collections, one built around Winnie the Pooh and one around Cinderella, both full of storybook details.
Ethan Hawke Unveils His Eerie New Art Bell-Inspired Passion Project With 'Sinister' and 'The Black Phone' Team [Exclusive]
Ethan Hawke, Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, the team behind Sinister and The Black Phone, have launched Midnight Radio, a horror podcast from iHeartPodcasts. Hawke plays the host of a cult late-night AM talk show whose caller claims to have been on a forgotten U.S. space mission.
Sacha Baron Cohen Officially Resurrects Another of His Most Infamous Characters in Directorial Debut [Exclusive]
Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing back Ali G after 20 years in Ali G: Who Iz I?, his directorial debut, in which the character heads to America to make a documentary after learning his girlfriend is pregnant. Collider's exclusive clip also brings back his Who Is America? persona Erran Morad.
‘A Talent for Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich Face Off in This Punchy Twist on Patricia Highsmith
IndieWire's review calls Anton Corbijn's A Talent for Murder a clever, punchy twist on Patricia Highsmith, with Helen Mirren as the novelist in her Swiss hideaway facing off against Alden Ehrenreich. Bleecker Street opens the film in theaters Friday, Oct. 23.
Godzilla Minus Zero Is Influenced By Aliens And Terminator 2: ‘I Have To Credit James Cameron’
Takashi Yamazaki tells Empire that Godzilla Minus Zero, his sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, draws on James Cameron's Aliens and Terminator 2. He says Cameron showed how a sequel can find a new hook in the original.
Clayface First Reviews: Tom Rhys Harries Shines in a Messy but Distinctive DC Horror Story
The first reviews for DC's Clayface praise Tom Rhys Harries in the title role and its body-horror, standalone approach. Critics also say the script and effects may disappoint some viewers. It's the third DC Universe film and opens in theaters this weekend.
Is Fan Fiction Really the Next Frontier in IP?
IndieWire examines whether fan fiction is Hollywood's next big source of IP, as studios chase stories with built-in audiences. Archive of Our Own now hosts more than 18 million works and averages over 125 million page views a day, though fanfic-to-film hits are still rare beyond Fifty Shades of Grey.
CIFF 2026: A City in the Forest, Going for Home, While We Are Here
From the Chicago International Film Festival, RogerEbert.com reviews A City in the Forest, an angry, sorrowful documentary about the fight over Atlanta's police training facility, along with Going for Home and While We Are Here. The critic notes the filmmakers clearly side with the activists.
Lorcana & SWU
Disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes: Hyperia City
Ravensburger published the set release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City. They explain the set's rules changes, new mechanics and the reasons behind them.
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 an EQL drawing. Entries run from Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. ET to Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. ET, and winners will be notified by email starting Nov. 4.
A Coco Themed Deck
A Ravensburger deck guide builds a Coco-themed Lorcana deck for Hyperia City. Ancestral Guitar helps Héctor and Miguel sing, and pairing it with Ernesto de la Cruz – Ruthless Musician can counter opposing singer decks.
TIMELESS TALES AND TOTALLY-ROCKIN’ TUNES
Two new Lorcana products, the Curator's Collection: Beauty and the Beast Edition and an I2I Foil Playmat, went on sale Oct. 16. They're sold at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, World of Disney in Disney Village Paris and DisneyStore.co.uk.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Iconic Musings
Star Wars: Unlimited designer Tyler Parrott shares details about the Icons set. It has new art on 20 reprints, and by design it includes more high-cost cards than any set so far.
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, available at select retailers ahead of the set's wide release. Hyperia City is Lorcana's take on a big metropolis, its name a nod to the Disney brothers' Hyperion Studio, and it brings new mechanics and art.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A special Lorecast toured Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City set, revealing WALL-E cards, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. The set reaches local game stores October 16 and wider retail October 23.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars: Unlimited's ninth main set, Homeworlds, is out now with 260 new cards. It adds the fortify keyword, two new token cards and a new prestige style, focused on planets, creatures and invading armies.
Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds Available Now
Star Wars: Unlimited Homeworlds is in stores now, with Chewbacca and Grand Moff Tarkin as the new deck leaders. With more than 260 cards it is the game's biggest set yet, and it is the first time players can fortify their own base.
10 Most Valuable Star Wars Unlimited: Homeworlds Cards
Card Gamer ranks the 10 most valuable cards in Star Wars: Unlimited's Homeworlds. The set adds a Fortify keyword that upgrades your base, Beast tokens, Weakness tokens and new card treatments.
Starting Out with Star Wars: Unlimited Icons, Available November 20th
Fantasy Flight Games previews the Icons 2027 Starter Box for Star Wars: Unlimited, out November 20. Icons is a smaller set of fan-favorite characters with straightforward mechanics, aimed at new and returning players.
Faith
Cardinal Parolin: We ask for peace through the intercession of St. John Paul II
Celebrating Mass at St. John Paul II's tomb in St. Peter's Basilica on the saint's feast day, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin asked for world peace through his intercession. Hundreds attended, with more than 100 priests concelebrating.
Indonesia: Camino de Flores offers sacred journey of hope and renewal
Indonesia's tourism ministry is launching Camino de Flores, a walking pilgrimage on the island of Flores modeled on Spain's Camino de Santiago. The first pilot walk, Oct. 23-27, covers about 70 kilometers from Bajawa through Boawae to Ende with around 70 participants.
Uganda Marks 108 Years of the Martyrdom of Blessed Daudi Okelo and Blessed Jildo Irwa
Ugandan Catholics marked 108 years since the martyrdom of Blessed Daudi Okelo and Blessed Jildo Irwa with a celebration in the Archdiocese of Lira. It drew bishops, clergy, pilgrims and local leaders, including visitors from Austria and Germany.
Wes Fowler on promoting life on the Missouri ballot
On the ERLC Podcast, Missouri Baptist Convention leader Wes Fowler talks about a ballot initiative that would ban most abortions in Missouri, which now allows abortion up to fetal viability. The measure would also ban gender transition procedures for minors.
Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida
Hundreds of Latter-day Saint volunteers helped with hurricane cleanup in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias came ashore near Destin on October 9 as a Category 2 storm, killing several people and leaving more than 500,000 without power.
CBF Oklahoma sells building to OU
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Oklahoma sold its building next to the University of Oklahoma campus to OU, letting it buy a new headquarters in cash and set up an endowment of about $1 million. It has until Dec. 30 to move.
DHS official makes appeal to Hispanic Christian leaders ahead of midterms
Irene Armendariz-Jackson, faith director at the Department of Homeland Security, urged Hispanic Christian leaders to get involved in government ahead of next month's midterms. She spoke at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference's 25th anniversary summit at the Museum of the Bible.
Pastor Charged in Alleged $13 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Fellow Christians
Federal prosecutors have charged Cristian Popescu, pastor of Passion for Christ church in Kirkland, Washington, in an alleged $13 million fraud scheme. Investigators say he used his position to defraud members of his own congregation, beginning as far back as 2015.
AI cannot become conscious, Indian theologian Vinay Samuel argues, warns of revived urge to ‘play God’
Indian theologian Canon Vinay Samuel argued that artificial intelligence cannot become conscious the way humans are. He warned that AI has revived an old human urge to "play God." He presented the paper at an Evangelical Fellowship of India webinar on AI and human dignity.
Shane Pruitt Warns Parents About Mystery Transgender Mailer as Texans Question Its Source
Mystery mailers titled "Texas Trans & LGBTQ Student Resource Guide" have been arriving addressed to minors in Texas as early voting begins. Pastor Shane Pruitt is warning parents about them, and Texans are asking who sent them.
‘Fjord’ Is the Best Movie of 2026 So Far
The Gospel Coalition's reviewer calls Cristian Mungiu's Fjord, this year's Palme d'Or winner, the best movie of 2026 so far. Starring Sebastian Stan, it is based on the 2015 case of a Romanian evangelical family whose children were taken by Norway's child welfare agency.
Christian Metal
SAVE US - No Holding Back
Solid State Records released a video for SAVE US's "No Holding Back," from the band's new album Death To Something, which is out now. The lyrics plead with someone who is hurting not to stay silent.
Skillet - Grave Stomper (Official Visualizer)
Skillet posted an official visualizer for "Grave Stomper." The song was written by John Cooper and produced by Korey Cooper, and it's streaming now.
Meadows “Desert Walker” is out now
Facedown Records has released Meadows' "Desert Walker," a heavy record about walking through the wilderness. The songs deal with the tension between isolation and redemption and between death and new life.
John Cooper Fires Back at Christians Criticizing Skillet’s ‘Monster’: ‘Perhaps It’s Not the Song That Needs Correcting’
Skillet frontman John Cooper is defending "Monster" after some Christian YouTubers and discernment ministries said the song, which just passed 1 billion Spotify streams, isn't Christian. Cooper says the monster is a metaphor for humanity's fallen nature, citing Romans 3 and Psalm 51.
Mr. Weaverface Surpasses 1 Million Lifetime Streams On Spotify
Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface has passed 1 million lifetime Spotify streams, and about 1.25 million across Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The independent artist mixes '90s alternative rock with songs about faith and testimony.
Jimmy Rock Announces Debut Album 'Reflections,' Arriving October 23
Christian EDM producer Jimmy Rock releases his debut album "Reflections" on Oct. 23. Its 19 tracks mix dance music with worship, house, hip-hop and Latin influences, with guests including Social Club Misfits, Tedashii, KJ-52 and Steven Malcolm.
Skillet Releases 'After The Storm' EP
Skillet released "After the Storm," a six-song independent EP led by the focus track "Grave Stomper." The band calls it some of the heaviest and most hopeful music of its nearly 30-year career.
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 in two parts, with some songs available right away. The full compilation goes live Oct. 23 as free or name-your-price.
Have You Heard of He Is Mighty?
He Is Mighty, a Christian metal band from Arvada, Colorado, released a three-song EP on Sept. 4 that mixes clean and harsh vocals. Indie Vision Music recommends it and points fans to Bandcamp to support the band.
Nobody's Uncle launch Kickstarter for new album "Kiss the Son"
Michigan indie rocker Nobody's Uncle launched a Kickstarter to fund the physical release of "Kiss the Son." The 13-song follow-up to "Mercy Diorama" draws on '90s alternative and early-2000s emo.
Splitcast - Art Official (Official Song Stream Video)
Indie Vision Music shared a song stream video for Splitcast's new song "Art Official," the opening track on its compilation Fighting From The Ground Up Vol. 5. The compilation drops Oct. 23 on Bandcamp as a name-your-price download, with $1 pre-orders open now.
Chris Voss
How Tactical Empathy Will Change Your Life- Justus Parmar & Chris Voss
In a new conversation with Chris Voss, an investment firm founder explains how the Black Swan Group's tactical empathy changed his approach to negotiating. He says he now starts with what the other side wants, which protects long-term relationships.