Today’s headlines, by category

Around 20 financial institutions were affected by cyberattacks earlier this month, with hackers allegedly exploiting stolen partner-bank credentials and vulnerabilities in payment APIs to siphon off funds. Following the attacks, CERT-In issued an advisory urging banks, NBFCs and fintech firms to suspend compromised interfaces, strengthen transaction safeguards and tighten customer verification.

After thousands of troops deployed by the president have patrolled Washington for more than a year, a three-judge panel interrogated whether the deployment could continue indefinitely.

Source tells Guardian Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward Israel is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned. In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized in 2025 by the UN and chaired by the US president, issued its first construction contract for Gaza: Louisiana-based Arkel International would construct a military outpost

The order as a precaution allows grid operators to use backup generation this week. There were no widespread outages reported.

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV. Per the official logline, the series stars “follows newly divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime — while simultaneously struggling through a custody battle and […]

In Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The state has declared drought-like conditions in 265 talukas, raising concerns over this year's losses.

Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares last year OpenAI’s London staff each received £2,318,181 on average last year, as the ChatGPT-maker poured Premier League football salaries into its bid to dominate the global AI race. Accounts for OpenAI UK Ltd, which is based in Westminster but is opening a new HQ in London’s King’s Cross area, showed that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares in the company

Here we go. The first two movies under the newly combined Paramount Warner Bros merger, Legendary’s Street Fighter via the Melrose lot and Clockwork’s limited 4K re-release of Ken Russell’s 1971 The Devils, hit theaters this weekend in what is a future of titles dated on top of each other, appealing to myriad demos. Skydance […]

The campaign is set to be more expensive than the 2024 presidential election cycle, and has already exceeded the ad total booked by the N.F.L. last season.

Cuts are coming to RedLynx and Ubisoft Singapore.

AI tools are now exacerbating a largely hidden problem that frontier AI companies have been contending with for years: the risk that employees will exploit their access to spy on their employers. Why it matters: The same AI tools that companies are racing to release can also help people plan crimes and develop the technology to carry them out, creating another security headache for the companies building them. Driving the news: Federal prosecutors charged Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national wh

Microsoft is reportedly surveying a subset of Xbox users about changing its plans for exclusive games going forward--possibly in a big way--and that's no surprise given Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has alluded to changes to the exclusivity strategy in the future. At the same time, a survey like this is not necessarily indicative of anything beyond Microsoft conducting research. After all, there is an entire team at Xbox called Xbox Research that ... researches all manner of things, and the results of th

"Have you ever seen a world born?"

A number of questions will finally be answered during the biggest weekend on the college football calendar to date

Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by another quarter-point in two weeks.

The second-largest stablecoin by market cap will be overseen by French and EU authorities under its classification as a “significant e-money token.“

Analysts believe this acquisition holds considerable potential, greatly enhancing Fairfax's branch network and deposit portfolio in India, paving the way for a diversified financial ecosystem.

Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writers The Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged it as almost completely AI-generated. Kundizeza’s story The Blue Fighter was announced as the winner of the prestigious Caine prize for African writers on 6 October. Five days later, The Atlantic published an article by

It'll cost you though.

In 2026, moviegoers came back to cinemas, packing theaters to see blockbusters like “The Odyssey,” “Project Hail Mary,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Toy Story 5,” “Michael” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and low-budget films like “Backrooms” and “Obsession.” But all those movies needed skilled artisans to complete the directors’ visions, including those on Variety’s […]

The Pentagon is expanding its fight against drug traffickers, even as the plans recall a long and bloody history of U.S. intervention in the region.

The Eagles kept Johnson on their 53-man roster after his abrupt Week 5 retirement. Here's a look at why and what they gain from it

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Ella Bright, the female lead of the hit romantic drama series Off Campus and upcoming comedy Narcs. Bright’s profile has risen quickly with the success of Off Campus, a romantic drama series from Prime Video based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy, where she stars opposite Belmont Cameli. The […]

The Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from anyone whose citizenship they cannot verify, according to two letters sent to state officials from the Justice Department. Why it matters: With voting already underway, President Trump's DOJ could delay ballots from eligible Californians mistakenly flagged as noncitizens and set up a court fight just three weeks before Elect

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19, but when will you be able to read reviews? According to historical precedent and a new report, reviews for the open-world crime game should be available before launch. Insider Gaming reported that reviews for GTA 6 will be posted at some point before November 19, but the exact timing is unknown for now. A scene from GTA 6. What history tells us The last GTA game, GTA 5, was released on September 17, 2013, and reviews for the game were publis

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.

A merger of the two lenders is emerging as the most likely option, potentially allowing the Canadian investor to consolidate its banking interests under a single licence, sources said.

Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds In Ukraine the situation was already jittery enough. Donald Trump has been inventing ceasefires and buying Russian diesel to shore up his flagging popularity, while a sinister new wave of faster, jet-powered drones are breaking through Kyiv’s stretched air defences. Casualties are rising as the weather turns. Overnight, Russia bombed three

In wake of our NBA Top 100 list going live, CBS Sports writers are picking who they think are the most underrated players in the league

Aaron Paul paid tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte after his death at 34. The actor, who played Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series, took to social media to memorialize Mitte. “RJ, You have always been an inspiration for so many. I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew,” Paul wrote. […]

After 17 years of leadership, Bob Daly will step down as chair of the American Film Institute Board of Directors at the next trustee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Variety can reveal exclusively. Daly, former Warner Bros. chair and co-CEO, joined the AFI Board in April 1981 and was named chair on Oct. 8, 2009, […]

Good riddance.

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have published the first proof-of-concept study showing the potential of an experimental gene therapy for hydrocephalus. The preclinical research from the lab of Agnes (Yu) Luo was recently published in the journal Fluids and Barriers of the CNS, which focuses on specialized cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biology.

Two new research papers shed light on the growing practice of grazing sheep in fields with solar arrays. One demonstrates that, in the right numbers, sheep grazing increases populations of beneficial insects like bees and lady beetles compared to mowing around solar panels. The other research describes a decision-making support tool to help farmers profitably grow their solar grazing herds.

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Lake Development announced that Jamie Telchin has joined the firm as President of Multifamily, where he will oversee the continued growth and execution of the Third Lake Development's multifamily platform. Jamie Telchin brings more than 25...

Biocon has finalized a global settlement and license agreement with Genentech for its drug Pebrilzo. This agreement addresses all ongoing legal disputes between the two companies in jurisdictions such as the US and Canada. Under the terms, Biocon can launch Pebrilzo in the EU and UK by early 2027 and in the US by Q3 of 2028. Other global launches are planned between 2026 and 2028, depending on regulatory approvals.

The Brazilian winger was sent off during the last home game against Villarreal after pulling Nathan Saliba's hair before scoring

Strength in numbers? Movie theater operators are hoping the adage proves true as four new movies aim to bolster the October box office. Paramount’s video game adaptation “Street Fighter” will lead over fellow newcomers, with opening weekend estimates of $25 million to $35 million from 3,500 North American theaters. Disney’s survival thriller “Whalefall” should secure […]

Depression and gastrointestinal disorders frequently occur together. UC Irvine experts wondered if knowing which tends to be diagnosed first could shed light on the well-established but not yet fully understood gut-brain connection.

An international collaboration led by a research group from GSI/FAIR in Darmstadt, Germany, has achieved the first measurement of the chemical stability of a superheavy element compound.

L'agent de trésorerie IA développé par Centalion sur la plateforme Konsole de Komgo via le connecteur MCP réduit les délais de traitement des instruments de financement du commerce tout en maintenant pleinement en place la gouvernance et l'approbation humaine. GENÈVE, 14 octobre 2026...

Hyundai Motor India plans to expand its Talegaon plant to increase production capacity for the domestic market. The company aims to enhance its market share to reclaim the No. 2 position by 2028-29. With an investment of ₹7,000 crore in Maharashtra, Hyundai is focusing on localization and creating new job opportunities. Furthermore, plans to launch 26 new models are expected to strengthen Hyundai's product portfolio.

A form of lung cancer, which is found in about 10%–15% of Western patients and 40%–50% of Asian patients, is driven by a mutation in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene. Gefitinib is a go-to drug that shuts down this protein's signals. However, over time, cancer cells develop resistance to the drug and keep dividing even while treatment is underway, rendering gefitinib powerless. A recent study published in PLOS One has found a way out of this resistance trap.

The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the globe, and scientists are racing to understand how that fact affects the region's landscapes and ecosystems. Permafrost thaw is one of the most visible signs of climate change, with whole hillslopes of previously frozen ground slumping off and coastlines falling into the ocean. It's disrupting ecosystems, releasing carbon, and threatening Indigenous communities in the far north.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ("Clear Channel" or the "Company"), a leader in U.S. out-of-home advertising, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Mubadala Capital. The transaction, valued at...