supernatural animal, generally a hybrid, sometimes part human, whose existence cannot be proven, described in legends, myths, fables, folklore
Once an Angel, always an Angel. @rosiehw, @candiceswanepoel, and @irinashayk go for full supermodel glamour at @lacma’s Art+Film Gala.
Live Science Oct 28
The Defense Intelligence Agency's latest "Challenges to Security in Space" report included a declassified satellite photo of China's ... Show more
Sneak-peek inside LEGO-themed café ahead of its opening: Excitement is brewing ahead of the opening of a LEGO-themed play café.
suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/sneak-peek-inside-lego-themed-caf-ahead-of-its-opening-9488894/
Giant eagles once ruled the skies. They snatched human children, and shaped our evolution
bbc.com/future/article/20261028-predatory-birds-the-size-of-a-small-aircraft-once-flocked-the-skies-some-of-them-ate-humans
KING's First Song Releases On SRK's Birthday: Giant Poster, Message Light Up Mannat
Key FactsShah Rukh Khan had ten annual No. 1 films
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- Since 2020, he has appeared in only three films and ranked second behind Ranveer Singh with ₹2,671 crore in gross.
- Of his 64 leading-role films, ten were blockbusters and 30 others were superhits or hits.
- Since his 1992 debut, he has delivered the year’s No. 1 film ten times, across four different decades.
- His films earned an estimated $400–500 million overseas, and the article describes him as India’s highest-grossing film star abroad.
This Halloween, Hailey and Justin Bieber Are the Angel and Devil on Your Shoulder
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‘Zombie pods’ seized ahead of Halloween night: More than 3,000 electronic cigarettes and “zombie pods” worth nearly 3 million baht have been seized in the ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3346035/zombie-pods-seized-ahead-of-halloween-night
Discord Oct 22
BG3's Swen Vincke's response to BioWare's closure breaks my heart. "BioWare won't show up anymore when discussing upcoming RPGs."
pcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/bioware-closure-swen-vincke-response
Key FactsAward-Winning Author Worked on Mass Effect 5
Oct 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgamer.com
- The article reports that Mass Effect 5 is officially cancelled and EA is shutting BioWare down.
- Künsken said BioWare’s shutdown gave him clearance to disclose his involvement.
- He hoped to clarify in coming weeks what he could say about what he had done, seen and learned.
- His awards include the 2012 Asimov Reader’s Award and the 2021 Aurora Award for separate works.
“Unfortunately, the light turned green because BioWare is being shuttered.”— Derek Künsken said this while revealing that he had worked on the next Mass Effect and was now allowed to talk about it.
He Leads a $240 Billion Food Giant. Here’s the Difficult Management Rule He Follows.
entrepreneur.com/business-news/he-leads-a-240-billion-food-giant-heres-the-difficult-management-rule-he-follows
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Shakes Things Up for Season 3 With a Time Jump and ‘The Orc with an Arc’
ign.com/articles/rings-of-power-season-3-time-jump-orc-arc
Blacksmith hits unicorn valuation after Sequoia leads Series C: Blacksmith, a platform that lets companies build and test AI code more effectively ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/blacksmith-hits-unicorn-valuation-after-sequoia-leads-series-c/
Dutch Bros. will donate $1 for each drink bought Friday to Bend’s Silver Rail Elementary
Dutch Bros locations across Oregon will donate a portion of proceeds ... Show more
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Taylor Swift Just Made ‘Gold Fairy Dust’ Nails Fall’s Dreamiest Manicure: Taylor Swift wore gold glitter "gold fairy dust" nails to the 2026 Academy Museum Gala ...
elle.com/preview/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a74232956/taylor-swift-gold-fairy-dust-nails/
There are over 200 giant trolls to be found around the world, thanks to Danish garbage artist Thomas Dambo, who has created a fairytale-like world of creatures ... Show more
When a flight attendant becomes a dragon queen: Elves, dragon eggs and medieval combat – it’s all in a weekend’s work for the LARPers of DrachenFest.
theage.com.au/national/victoria/when-a-flight-attendant-becomes-a-dragon-queen-20261023-p616uu.html
Empire Oct 21
Key FactsNew Trailer Arrives for The Rings of Power Season Three
Oct 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: movieweb.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: movieweb.com
- Prime Video has released a new trailer for Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
- The article expects Season 3 before the end of 2026 but gives no specific release date.
- The first trailer from San Diego Comic-Con 2026 advanced the story by five years.
- According to plot details, Sauron will devote particular effort to forging the One Ring.
San Francisco techie takes down zombie video game that let players kill homeless people: 'It showed poor judgment' | Hindustan Times
hindustantimes.com/trending/us/san-francisco-techie-takes-down-zombie-video-game-that-let-players-kill-homeless-people-it-showed-poor-judgment-101792331583843.html
AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch: AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/ai-assistant-startup-town-nabs-unicorn-valuation-four-months-after-launch/
Tech giant shares plunge 40pc after delays to Melbourne data centre: Community opposition to one of Victoria's largest data centres has seen the value of ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-21/west-footscray-data-centre-delays-nextdc-value-asx-vic/107291744
Key FactsNextDC delays Melbourne data centre expansion
Oct 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- NextDC said Jemena halted work over safety concerns, lack of site access and opposition; the local council had not approved the 22-metre poles.
- After trading resumed Wednesday, shares fell from above $9 to $5.69; net revenue guidance dropped from $615m–$640m to $475m–$500m.
- The expansion is intended to raise capacity from 60MW to 225MW, and NextDC has already sold that processing capacity to customers.
- NextDC and Jemena are considering alternative power supplies, including pole routes through industrial areas and underground connections.
Watch a video of local wildlife rescue group Wildlife Matters using a giant crane to rescue a pigeon trapped in netting from the tower of the Hastings library ... Show more
Adriana Lima is an OG VS Angel for a reason. The model just walked the runway for the #VSFashionShow in Los Angeles.
Oh, to be a @victoriassecret Angel 🥹🫶 Our dream girls sing along to the @spicegirls classic, “Say You’ll Be There.”
Can you spot your favorite Angel? irina shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jasmine Tookes, A S H L E Y G R A H A M and more of the defining faces of the 2010s took ... Show more
Key FactsKylie Jenner debuts wearing Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra
Oct 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Kylie Jenner surprised audiences with her first appearance on a Victoria’s Secret runway.
- The famous Fantasy Bra was valued at US$50 million, equivalent to around AUD 71.8 million.
- Alessandra Ambrosio walked for the 20th time, while Adriana Lima also returned for her 20th appearance.
- Barbara Palvin returned to the show six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Penelope.
Been that girl. Still that girl. Now she’s a Victoria’s Secret angel.
Megan Thee Stallion is making her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut ... Show more
Precious Lee is an angel. The model walked the Victoria's Secret runway in looks fit for heaven and earth.
Alex Consani is every kind of angel. The supermodel just walked the Victoria's Secret runway in two different looks.
The happiest man in gaming hates generative AI: Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams on bloated AI code, vampire computers, and surviving on Steam
gamesindustry.biz/the-happiest-man-in-gaming-hates-generative-ai
It’s like a HomePod and a giant Apple Watch had a baby. #allaccess #applehomeview #applehome #smarthome #homehub
A giant pumpkin is on the loose! Strong winds sent this massive inflatable Halloween decoration rolling down a North Carolina road ... Show more
Adriana Lima, the woman that you are. The OG angel took a moment to say a prayer of gratitude on the Victoria's Secret runway.
camdennewjournal.co.uk Oct 12
A disabled man parked his wheelchair outside Camden Council’s headquarters and said he would not leave until he was given somewhere safe and accessible to live ... Show more
Disabled man refuses to leave council's headquarters until he is given a home
Disabled man refuses to leave council's headquarters until he is given a home
Goblintimacy Invites You to Be Your Weirdest, Most Goblin-Like Self on Dates: Out of all the dating trends I've covered—which is a lot—goblintimacy is one ...
vice.com/en/article/goblintimacy-invites-you-to-be-your-weirdest-most-goblin-like-self-on-dates/
Love Triangle Guilfoyle’s Siren Calls Exposed: And Lesley Stahl takes the fight to Trump: Monday, October 19, 2026
thedailybeast.substack.com/p/love-triangle-guilfoyles-siren-calls
Key FactsDaily Beast reports on Guilfoyle, Putin and U.S. elections
Oct 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.substack.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.substack.com
- The newsletter says Trump allegedly followed family pleas by sending Guilfoyle to Greece over a love triangle.
- As allegations about her treatment of embassy staff emerged, Eric Deters released a cache of Guilfoyle’s texts and Signal messages.
- The newsletter reports that Putin is trying to draw Trump and Xi Jinping into a Ukraine summit without Volodymyr Zelensky.
- The article expects Susie Wiles could be especially vulnerable as Trump’s chief of staff after possible Democratic gains in Congress.
Dragon deal ‘not in English’: ENERGY Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has raised concerns about a fiscal metering agreement for the Dragon gas project being executed ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/dragon-deal-not-in-english/article_bc50c4ee-edb8-43d5-8234-8db5ca9ac999.html
people.com Oct 19
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Priest Crushed to Death When Giant Crucifix Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass as Horrified Churchgoers Rush to Help
people.com/priest-crushed-to-death-when-giant-crucifix-falls-on-him-during-livestreamed-mass-12180659
A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane Is Underway on an Island With Giant Flesh-Eating Crabs
vice.com/en/article/a-new-search-for-amelia-earharts-plane-is-underway-on-an-island-with-giant-flesh-eating-crabs/
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops.
^P
Public preview announced today. All server distros supported on desktops too: RHEL CentOS Ubuntu Debian ... Show more
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops
He-Man Sets Official Return in 2027 With 'Dragon Pearl of Destruction': 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction' just got a Feb. 4 ...
polygon.com/he-man-masters-of-the-universe-new-game-release-date-trailer/
You cannot outrun a zombie horde. Check out this terrifying clip from Season 4 of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. #IGNFanFest
A data center near Moscow was taken offline following a Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday, October 11, the third such attack in a matter of days ... Show more
Yandex: Ukraine strikes data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant: It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw0k0g57mk3zo
Angel Carrasco’s brother showed up at the 49th Precinct to alert cops the suspect was hiding out in the brother’s home.mrf.lu
Pumpkin king strikes again with another Walrus-sized gourd: This year's winning pumpkin at Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off weighed-in at 2 ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/10/13/pumpkin-king-returns-minnesota-grower-wins-with-2389-pound-monster/92157355007/
Retail giant Ahold Delhaize takes systems offline after cyberattack: Retail giant Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail chains ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/retail-giant-ahold-delhaize-takes-systems-offline-after-cyberattack/
Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island : Free-roaming Aldabra population far exceeds human population of Seychelles after ...
theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/08/researchers-find-180000-giant-tortoises-living-on-island-in-seychelles
Meet Juicebox, the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s new giant Pacific octopus with a ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ connection
oregonlive.com/living/2026/10/meet-juicebox-the-oregon-coast-aquariums-new-giant-pacific-octopus-with-a-dungeon-crawler-carl-connection.html
Dozens of armed Border Patrol agents on Monday raided a protest camp in Lochiel, Arizona, arresting at least 20 people who had been protecting a 200-year-old ... Show more
The “Mad Money” host defended the 58-year-old energy giant after its stock fell recently.
Read more: thestreet.com
Putin’s Nightmare Deepens as More Drones Hit ‘Russia’s Google’: Ukraine’s drone strikes battered the tech giant that millions of Russians depend on.
thedailybeast.com/putins-nightmare-deepens-as-more-drones-hit-russias-google-yandex
Key FactsYandex Data Centers Damaged in Reported Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On October 9, Yandex reported that Ukrainian military drones damaged several modules at its largest data center in Kaluga.
- A day earlier, a drone strike on the Sasovo facility started a fire and took tens of thousands of servers offline.
- Sasovo houses two of the three supercomputers Yandex uses to develop its artificial-intelligence model.
- Yandex could not confirm restoration; according to ISW, sanctions could hinder rapid replacement of damaged advanced semiconductors.
He said there are no rules now.— Zelensky told the Financial Times, describing intelligence that included intercepted communications from Kremlin officials.
Fact Focus Oct 09
Khalid Riaz, Saudi oil giant Aramco’s partner in Pakistan and a prominent oil businessman close to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif ... Show more
Families reunite as HMS Dragon crew gets back on dry land
Full story: portsmouth.co.uk
How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find
theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/09/plant-selfie-jaw-dropping-giant-waterlily-discovery-colombia
WATCH: Vance says Microsoft is being suspended from green card program for H-1B visa workers
to.pbs.org/4rS5Epk
Iran International Oct 07
Tehran mural depicts Chinese dragon devouring US eagle: Tehran mural depicts Chinese dragon devouring US eagle
iranintl.com/en/202610073219
Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national dayGiant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
BREAKING: VP JD Vance takes aim at Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of laying off thousands of American workers while bringing in foreign workers to replace ... Show more
Giant Gold Statue of a Naked Donald Trump Appears at European Parliament: ‘Orange Plague’
mediaite.com/media/news/giant-gold-statue-of-a-naked-donald-trump-appears-at-european-parliament-orange-plague/
Paid articlePaywall 1.2 tonne pumpkin breaks Danish record at Tivoli: A pumpkin weighing 1,198 kilograms has won the annual giant pumpkin competition at the Tivoli Gardens amusement ...
thelocal.dk/20261005/1-2-tonne-pumpkin-breaks-danish-record-at-tivoli-gardens
Poland detains senior managers from state oil giant Orlen over pre-election fuel price cuts
notesfrompoland.com/2026/10/06/poland-detains-senior-managers-from-state-oil-giant-orlen-over-pre-election-fuel-price-cuts/
A carnivorous bat with a 1-meter wingspan and the name Vampyrum spectrum might make some people break into a cold sweat.
Fear not ... Show more
businesstech.co.za Oct 05
Sanlam plans full takeover of R44 billion insurance giant: Sanlam has made an offer to fully acquire Santam, building on its current majority ownership.
businesstech.co.za/news/business/878325/sanlam-plans-full-takeover-of-r44-billion-insurance-giant/
'No horse deserves that' - Yorkshire racehorse trainer hit hard by death of brilliant mare Fallen Angel
yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/other-sport/karl-burke-fallen-angel-parislongchamp-9266338
Live Science Oct 05
The joint European-Chinese Smile satellite officially began its science operations this week, sharing a ghostly image of Earth's sunlit North Pole ringed ... Show more
Natalie Harp's Giant Bag Becomes Viral Meme: This is one of those "why the internet was invented" things.
buzzfeed.com/mjs538/large-bag-meme
UNITED24 Media Oct 01
Two “turtle tanks” are attacking Russian positions.
The tanks withstand numerous hits from FPV drones and mines. They are accompanied by a heavy “Vampire” ... Show more
Natalie Harp's Giant Bag Becomes Viral Meme: This is one of those "why the internet was invented" things.
buzzfeed.com/mjs538/large-bag-meme
U.S. Pressure Is Awakening an Energy Giant in Canada
wsj.com/business/energy-oil/u-s-pressure-is-awakening-an-energy-giant-in-canada-162bd958
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses: The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/meta-is-expanding-its-ai-agent-muse-to-small-businesses/
"Cold-blooded killer": The strange rise of Borneo's 'vampire squirrel': Meet the tufted ground squirrel of Borneo, which has been said to gorge on the hearts and ...
sciencefocus.com/nature/borneo-vampire-tufted-ground-squirrel-2
🇫🇷 🇻🇦 #PopeLeoXIV held an outdoor Mass at #Paris ’s Place de la Concorde before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of believers on Saturday ... Show more
Olivia Rodrigo performs “vampire” during night one of the #UnraveledTour
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope Leo's visit: The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmq8j904212po
Key FactsPope Leo warns in France against a machine-dominated world
Sep 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- In speeches at the Élysée Palace and UNESCO, Leo addressed scientific progress, life, human rights, and artificial intelligence.
- The Vatican continues opposing nuclear weapons; Leo called nuclear deterrence mistaken because it was fueling a new arms race.
- More than one million people are expected during the four-day trip, the first official papal state visit to France in 18 years.
- In France, where abortion has been constitutionally protected since 2024, Leo stressed the right to life as the foundation of all other human rights.
If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a 'paradise of machines' invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment and the capacity to acknowledge the moral good," he said.— Pope Leo XIV, delivering opening remarks at the Élysée Palace in Paris during his France visit
The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October
eurogamer.net/blood-of-dawnwalker-difficulty-combat-patch-update
‘Werwulf’ writer/director/producer Robert Eggers tells Kujo why he wrote “the darkest thing” he could and chose werewolf lore after ‘Nosferatu’
