RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades: Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/rip-bioware-ea-shuts-down-storied-rpg-studio-after-over-three-decades/

Kiess & Krause stellt den Betrieb Mitte nächsten Jahres ein. Betroffen sind sämtliche Filialen, die Produktion und die derzeit 120 Arbeitsplätze ... Show more

Pinky Up! KATSEYE shut down the Victoria's Secret runway as newcomers Trinity Rodman and Natalia Diamanté Bryant made their runway debut.

Gartner predicts 80% of neoclouds to cease operations by 2030: Here's what you need to know
cnbc.com/video/2026/10/19/gartner-predicts-80-percent-of-neoclouds-to-cease-operations-by-2030-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html

India’s government fails to crush Gen Z protests: The leader of the Cockroach party is detained and the internet shut down
economist.com/asia/2026/10/13/indias-government-fails-to-crush-gen-z-protests

Paid articlePaywallButcher fined over free snags for homeless: A Queensland butcher has vowed to fight back after the local council shut down his community barbecue event ...
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I’ll shut down entire asylum system and deport 90,000 migrants IMMEDIATELY, Nigel Farage vows
thesun.co.uk/news/40651488/farage-pledge-shut-asylum-system-deport-migrants/

Key FactsFarage plans asylum-system shutdown and deportation of 90,000 applicants
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- If elected, Reform would declare a national security emergency and suspend asylum tribunals and legal protection routes.
- Applications from 90,000 people awaiting decisions would immediately become void, with claimants returned home or to safe neighbouring countries.
- People granted asylum during the past five years would have their cases reviewed, with officials tasked with overturning previous grants.
- Legal resettlement routes, including Homes for Ukraine, would be scrapped, while Ukrainians arriving since 2022 could remain.
The country is currently facing a national security emergency and the first duty of government is to protect its citizens.— Nigel Farage, as quoted in The Telegraph
Websites go dark as AI exposes critical security flaws worldwide: Governments and companies around the world shut down websites as they raced Thursday to protect ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20261021-websites-go-dark-as-ai-exposes-critical-security-flaws

Would you really give up ChatGPT to shut down data centers? Tech CEO highlights the hypocrisy of some AI critics
techspot.com/news/114234-would-you-really-give-up-chatgpt-shut-down.html

Websites shut down globally after AI finds cybersecurity flaw affecting 70% of the internet
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/websites-shut-down-globally-after-ai-finds-cybersecurity-flaw-affecting-70-of-the-internet/
National shutdown in South Africa – what to expect: South Africans can expect protests and possible road disruptions as a national shutdown over rising fuel ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/880330/national-shutdown-in-south-africa-what-to-expect/

What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?: The developers of PHP said they would release patches for two critical vulnerabilities ...
reuters.com/technology/what-is-php-why-did-it-take-government-websites-offline-2026-10-21/

Basel: Trams stop at the market square again: From Saturday, the market square in Basel's city center will once again be normally connected to the tram ...
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Harman Singh Kapoor, owner of Singh's Dining, who drew attention for his anti-Palestine stance and support for the complete demolition of Gaza ... Show more

What is PHP and why did it take government websites offline?: Government websites across Europe went dark on Wednesday as operators raced to patch two critical ...
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Key FactsPHP flaws leave European government websites offline
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- PHP runs nearly 70 per cent of websites with an identifiable programming language and underpins WordPress, which powers about 40 per cent of all websites.
- The two flaws were rated 9.2 out of 10; CERT-EU says they enable unauthenticated remote code execution.
- Wordfence warned that standard automatic WordPress updates would not install this PHP patch.
- Calif reported the first flaw, found with OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol model, on August 11; Wiz independently reported a second using AI models on August 24.
rank among the most severe vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, and arguably in software history.— Wiz (security firm) stated that the findings rank among the most severe vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, and arguably in software history.
National shutdown warning next week in South Africa: A group named Concerned Citizens of South Africa has called for a national shutdown on 19 October 2026.
businesstech.co.za/news/energy/879683/national-shutdown-warning-next-week-in-south-africa/

After She Had to Shut Down Her Restaurant, She Sold 50,000 Pizzas in 6 Weeks — Then Signed a $20 Million Deal With Target
entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/she-sold-50000-pizzas-in-6-weeks-then-signed-a-deal-with/501542

India’s government fails to crush Gen Z protests: The leader of the Cockroach party is detained and the internet shut down
economist.com/asia/2026/10/13/indias-government-fails-to-crush-gen-z-protests

Paid articlePaywallR2 trillion international company that shut down its business in South Africa because of crime
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Both directions of I-5 shut down at Camp Pendleton due to new brush fire: A vehicle fire off the freeway spread to nearby brush Friday.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/10/16/both-directions-of-i-5-shut-down-at-camp-pendleton-due-to-new-brush-fire/

R2.8 billion United States blow to South Africa: Deteriorating trade relations with the United States is forcing businesses in the Western Cape to shut down.
businesstech.co.za/news/government/879714/r2-8-billion-united-states-blow-to-south-africa/

Three dead as heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding: Heavy rain has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and led to at least three deaths ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1318312/three-dead-as-heavy-rain-shuts-down-istanbul-causing-flooding/

German Armed Forces Reserve: Why former soldiers will no longer be able to say no
telepolis.de/article/Bundeswehr-Reserve-Warum-Ex-Soldaten-kuenftig-nicht-mehr-Nein-sagen-koennen-11489589.html

Forgot to Shut Down Your PC? This Android App Will Soon Do It Remotely: The Link to Windows app already lets you lock your computer remotely ...
pcmag.com/news/forgot-to-shut-down-your-pc-this-android-app-will-soon-do-it-remotely

‘No’: Moe shuts down Elon Musk’s calls for Saskatchewan to separate : Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe publicly dismissed a suggestion from the world’s richest man ...
ctvnews.ca/regina/article/no-moe-shuts-down-elon-musks-calls-for-saskatchewan-to-separate/

Russia’s Yandex says data centre in Vladimir shut down after drone attack: Third strike on Yandex facilities in a week comes as Russia and Ukraine escalate ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/russias-yandex-says-data-centre-in-vladimir-shut-down-after-drone-attack

Key FactsYandex Reports Data Centre Shutdown After Drone Attack
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Emergency services were at the site while several Yandex services remained unavailable to users.
- Yandex described the incident as the third attack on its data centres within one week.
- On Friday, Yandex said Ukrainian drones had struck and partly disabled its data centre in the Kaluga region.
- On Thursday, a Ukrainian attack shut down the Sasovo data hub, housing two of three supercomputers for Yandex’s AI model.
We always respond in mirror-like fashion. You all know, they have been hitting and continue to hit our data centres. We are responding. I can’t share all the details.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after the Sasovo strike
The move could effectively shut down construction of new data centers across Oregon.oregonlive.com Oregon Gov. Kotek orders halt to data center air ... Show more
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Rollercoasters at Canada’s Wonderland, La Ronde shut down as precaution after deadly incident in Georgia
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/canadas-wonderland-closes-2-rollercoasters-as-precaution-after-deadly-incident-in-georgia/

Staff cuts blamed as NZ’s geohazards monitoring centre shut twice within days: The Public Service Association is blaming the Government after New Zealand’s 24/7 ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361045811/staff-cuts-blamed-nzs-geohazards-monitoring-centre-shut-twice-within-days

Panama airport temporarily shuts down as safety measure after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
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Key FactsPanama earthquake followed by 147 reported aftershocks
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- According to the USGS, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck southern Panama on October 9.
- Panama’s civil protection system reported damage to homes, roads, hotels and public buildings, especially in Coclé province.
- According to René García, 147 aftershocks followed; some reached magnitudes of 6.1 or 6.6.
- Panama’s main international airport was temporarily closed as a precaution; flights were diverted before operations resumed later that day.
Panama is not alone! You can count on Colombia's support and our full willingness to provide whatever assistance is needed," he wrote on social media.— Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian President, on social media during what he called 'difficult times'.
Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back: Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.
techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/remember-orkut-its-founder-wants-to-bring-it-back/

Fire after drone strike: Ukrainian attack cripples Russian AI data center: Russia repeatedly attacks Ukrainian data centers. Now Ukraine is striking back and has ...
n-tv.de/politik/Ukrainischer-Angriff-legt-russisches-KI-Rechenzentrum-lahm-id31395057.html

Store Operations Continue: Galeria Files for Bankruptcy Again: The Galeria department store chain has filed for bankruptcy for the fourth time in six years ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Galeria-stellt-erneut-Insolvenzantrag-id31373202.html

Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices: The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cwvgdlzvl9ego

After insolvency: Kahla porcelain factory to cease operations at the end of the year.
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Care home that ‘caged’ residents to be shut down: Health authorities are preparing to shut down an elderly care centre in Kanchanaburi after finding multiple ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3332993/care-home-that-caged-residents-to-be-shut-down

France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate: Class boycotts and school blockades have led to more than 6,100 arrests.
nbcnews.com/world/europe/france-protests-riot-police-students-tear-gas-fires-education-rcna601878

TG Jones to shut down its store in Church Street, Sheringham: TG Jones has announced it is shutting its store in Church Street, Sheringham ...
northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/26599779.tg-jones-shut-store-church-street-sheringham/

Around 100 employees of St. Elisabeth Hospital in Salzgitter-Bad gathered to say goodbye to "their" hospital. The hospital permanently ceased operations on ... Show more
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🔗: SpaceX | Articles, Insights & Updates | Fortune SpaceX successfully launched its Starship into orbit for the first time on Monday.
The company had been aiming for a 10-hour flight ... Show more

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries: Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 ...
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Citrix confirms two NetScaler RCE zero-days exploited in attacks: Citrix has confirmed that two critical NetScaler remote code execution vulnerabilities ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-admins-warned-to-shut-down-netscalers-over-2-exploited-zero-days/

San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island is closing and cancelling tours again: San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island is preparing to shut down to visitors and cancel tours for ...
sfgate.com/local/article/sf-alcatraz-closure-22453478.php

‘Not a shred of evidence’ to support stalker head Greg Hill’s unfair dismissal claim, judge rules
lynnnews.co.uk/news/not-a-shred-of-evidence-to-support-stalker-head-greg-hill-9485079/

Airline operators threaten nationwide shutdown over union disruptions: The AON said a repeat of the 11 August disruption of Air Peace operations would lead its ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/913187-airline-operators-threaten-nationwide-shutdown-over-union-disruptions.html

Joyce Beatty's Scorching Trump Burns Go Viral: I am in awe of the genuine zingers Rep. Beatty had queued up.
buzzfeed.com/kelley_greene/joyce-beatty-on-trump-kennedy-center
Key FactsBeatty Describes Heated Kennedy Center Board Call
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- The Beatty v. Trump ruling barred a Trump reference on the building and renaming it without congressional approval.
- Beatty said Trump insulted her during a virtual board call after the ruling.
- Afterward, the Trump-picked board, without Beatty, voted to close the Kennedy Center.
- Trump threatened to block much-needed renovations if appeals did not go his way.
You're already killing people. We're at war.— Rep. Joyce Beatty, describing Trump's threat during the Kennedy Center dispute on MS NOW's The Weeknight.
Thousands of protesters have shut down central Madrid outside Isabel Díaz Ayuso's controversial €6.3 million penthouse ... Show more

Wilma Wunder Recklinghausen closes: New concept coming: Restaurant closure at the old town market: “Wilma Wunder” in Recklinghausen closes on September 25 ...
recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de/recklinghausen/wilma-wunder-recklinghausen-schliesst-neues-restaurant-konzept-altstadtmarkt-w1252354-6001407246/

Ukrainian authorities report several deaths in attacks on Kyiv: According to Ukrainian authorities, several people have been killed and others injured by Russian ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-angriffe-kiew-134.html

BAG OF DILDOS SHUTS DOWN CAPE CANAVERAL CITY HALL
Cape Canaveral shut down this morning while law enforcement investigated a suspicious backpack ... Show more
National shutdown hitting South Africa this week: Protest group March and March is readying another national day of mass protest this week ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/877174/national-shutdown-hitting-south-africa-this-week/

After heavy drone attacks: Saudi Arabian oil pipeline apparently back in operation
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/saudi-arabien-ost-west-pipeline-100.html

President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a blunt rebuff to Russian reporters attempting to provoke him with questions about visiting Moscow during his high-level ... Show more

Iranian airlines face global shutdown from Sept. 23, Bessent says: Iranian airlines face global shutdown from Sept. 23, Bessent says
iranintl.com/en/202609210904

A drug gang that flooded the streets with 11kg of class A drugs has been jailed for over ten years. ⚖️🚨
Driven purely by profit ... Show more

Social Media Shutdown: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Reportedly Rejecting Ads for Four-Hour Long ...
mediaite.com/media/entertainment/social-media-shutdown-youtube-facebook-instagram-and-tiktok-reportedly-rejecting-ads-for-four-hour-long-elon-musk-documentary/

Hull chemical plants supporting 4,000 jobs shut down amid high energy costs: Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has railed high energy prices in the UK
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/hull-chemical-plants-supporting-4000-11165937

‘I Got Shut Down Very Hard!’ Ex-ABC News Reporter Terry Moran Claims Network Blocked His Early Story on Bi ...
mediaite.com/media/i-got-shut-down-very-hard-ex-abc-news-reporter-terry-moran-claims-network-blocked-his-early-story-on-bidens-health/

“On September 23rd, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world.”
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that Iranian airlines ... Show more

SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time despite having one of its engines shut down unexpectedly ... Show more

Hellblade developer Ninja Theory heading towards closure in new wave of Xbox cuts, as two separate agreements collapse
eurogamer.net/ninja-theory-closed-shut-down-xbox-layoffs

Bessent questions how Iran’s UN delegation will get home as flights shut down: Bessent questions how Iran’s UN delegation will get home as flights shut down
iranintl.com/en/202609236173

Flooding has hit Cartagena and the surrounding Campo de Cartagena area as Murcia faces its highest possible weather alert
The red warning covers popular ... Show more
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Iran airlines to be 'shut down' on Sept 23: US official: New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have ...
omanobserver.om/article/1196607/business/aviation/iran-airlines-to-be-shut-down-on-sept-23-us-official
Iranian airlines to shut worldwide on Sept 23, Bessent warns of US banking ban: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines will shut worldwide on ...
wionews.com/world/iranian-airlines-shut-worldwide-september-23-bessent-us-banking-ban-1790001315581

One of Canada’s largest private English language schools ceases operations, files for bankruptcy
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/one-of-canadas-largest-private-english-language-schools-ceases-operations-files-for-bankruptcy/

Russia takes control of assets of Nestlé and French companies: Russia places the Russian operations of Nestlé, Auchan, and other Western companies under ...
de.euronews.com/business/2026/09/18/russland-ubernimmt-kontrolle-uber-vermogenswerte-von-nestle-und-franzosischen-konzernen

Key FactsRussia Seizes Western Companies’ Assets
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- A decree signed Thursday transfers Russian operations of Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic to LEV Management.
- According to Novaya Gazeta Europe, LEV Management was created only in late 2025 and is headed by a Russian interior ministry general.
- Nestle said it was assessing the situation and options while seeking to protect its rights and ensure business continuity.
- Analyst Jean-Philippe Bertschy expects limited financial impact; Russia now represents just over one percent of Nestle sales, versus roughly two percent previously.
Committed to taking all necessary steps to protect its rights and ensure continuity of business operations in the interests of all stakeholders, particularly its employees.— Nestle said in a short statement in response to Russia's seizure of its Russian operations.
Kennedy Center Votes to Shut Down After Trump’s Brutal Loss in Court: Donald Trump’s allies are closing the historic theater—all because Trump can’t put his name ...
newrepublic.com/post/215457/kennedy-center-votes-shut-down-trump-loss-court-name

Key FactsBoard Votes to Close Kennedy Center Amid Naming Dispute
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- The Trump-appointed board voted Tuesday, September 15, to close this week, citing bankruptcy.
- Federal Judge Casey Cooper reiterated that only Congress could change the Kennedy Center’s name or approve a Trump memorial.
- Cooper cited $257 million already available and demanded further evidence supporting the center’s claimed risk of bankruptcy.
- The planned closure will likely face further judicial scrutiny, particularly because of the administration’s past attempts to circumvent Congress.
Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it.— In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Casey Cooper wrote that the Center’s name cannot be altered without congressional blessing.
Trump Goons Order Immediate Kennedy Center Shutdown: The hits keep coming for the venerated cultural institution.
thedailybeast.com/trump-goons-order-immediate-kennedy-center-shutdown/

Another national shutdown brewing in South Africa: The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) has given Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 14 days to respond to its demands ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/876155/another-national-shutdown-brewing-in-south-africa/

Electric cars and solar are the hedge against this out-of-control energy crisis: A Saudi oil pipeline attack and US power near $0.20/kWh show why EVs, home solar ...
electrek.co/2026/09/12/evs-solar-v2h-hedge-energy-crisis/

Windows 11 KB5124008 and KB5126052 may be breaking AMD PCs. User reports driver timeouts, freezes, displays disconnect after September Patch Tuesday ... Show more
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Windows 11 KB5124008, KB5126052 may be breaking AMD PCs with the easiest fix not working
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Saudi Arabia shuts down key pipeline after drone attacks: Following drone attacks, Saudi Arabia has shut down a key oil pipeline. The pipeline had gained ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/saudi-arabien-pipeline-oel-angriff-konflikt-energie-100.html
Massie Says He Kept GOP Leaders in the Dark About His Resolution to Impeach Hegseth — Suggests They Might ...
mediaite.com/politics/massie-says-he-kept-gop-leaders-in-the-dark-about-his-resolution-to-impeach-hegseth-suggests-they-might-have-shut-down-the-house-to-stop-him/

Key FactsMassie Files Eight Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- On Tuesday, Massie introduced eight impeachment articles; one alleges Hegseth is waging the Iran war contrary to the War Powers Resolution.
- Another article alleges the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife lacked constitutional or legal authority.
- The House vote’s timing remains unclear; the chamber is scheduled to leave Washington later this week for a recess.
- The effort faces steep hurdles under Republican control; Senate conviction and removal would require a two-thirds majority.
In all of this, Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Secretary of Defense,— Thomas Massie, on the House floor
252 Madrasas Shut In Bengal, BJP's "Radicalisation" Claim, Trinamool Hits Out
ndtv.com/india-news/252-madrasas-shut-in-west-bengal-bjps-radicalisation-claim-trinamool-hits-out-12040854

Sony Shuts Down The Last of Us 2 PC Multiplayer Fan Mod: Nine months of work down the drain
pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/sony-shuts-down-the-last-of-us-2-pc-multiplayer-fan-mod
