Judge directs President Trump to sit for deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC - NBC News

A federal judge in Florida on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 or face the possibility of having his $10 billion action dismissed.

Final James Bond Screen Tests Set: Who's On List? - Deadline

Sources tell Deadline that screen tests for the role to play James Bond could begin as early as Friday and go through the next week.

John Anderson, twangy country singer known for ‘Seminole Wind,’ dies at 71 - NBC News

John Anderson, the Grammy-nominated country crooner best known for the buoyant “Swingin’” and the plaintive “Seminole Wind,” died this week, according to posts on his official social media pages.

Nasdaq tumbles on AI spending concerns and jump in oil prices: Live updates - CNBC

U.S. equities slid on Thursday, bogged down by declines in mega-cap names Meta Platforms and Tesla as worries around the artificial intelligence trade increase.

Netanyahu says U.S. and Israel must topple Iranian regime - The Washington Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran posed an “existential threat” and that President Donald Trump had said he was “ready to finish the job.”

How a fake pollster may have moved some 2026 elections - Politico

Wedgewood Polls admitted that it had made up its survey results. Some candidates say those faked numbers killed their campaigns.

Feds charge L. Louise Lucas, powerful Virginia Democrat, in alleged drug scheme - CBS News

L. Louise Lucas, a longtime state senator from Virginia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.

Viral wildlife video captures coyote launching itself into the air to snatch a pear off a tree - Fox News

A viral video shared by Tom Miranda captures a coyote launching itself into the air to snatch a pear off a tree with incredible vertical lift.

Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to leave - BBC

The congresswoman said federal agents seized over a dozen items, including cell phones and notebooks, as part of a federal investigation.

Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit - Science Daily

A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients throug…

Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed - AP News

Russia has launched a nighttime missile barrage on Kyiv while its military says it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and other Russian cities. The attacks dampen hopes for peace talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed “in …

Test Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store - CNET

Apple's first foldable has a lot going for it, but there may be some compromises you aren't expecting. See for yourself if the Duo is for you.

The Morning Risk Report: Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion to New Mexico in Data-Privacy Case - WSJ

Final Michigan Senate debate takeaways and rural America’s data center boom: Morning Rundown - NBC News

The economy and the war in Iran emerged as dominant debate topics in critical races in Michigan, Kansas and Wisconsin.

Meta Offers Zuckerberg New Shares to Keep Him in California - Bloomberg.com

Meta Platforms Inc. is taking no chances that Mark Zuckerberg ends up living far away from the company he co-founded.

Ranking top players in Brewers-Rays World Series - ESPN

Here's how the rosters of the Rays and the Brewers stack up and who is primed to do the most jaw-dropping things on baseball's biggest stage.

Why the Giants felt compelled to turn to J.J. McCarthy now - NFL.com

A mutated virus is driving the US into an early flu season, especially on the West Coast - CNN

Flu season is picking up months ahead of schedule with a mutated virus spreading in some parts of the United States.

Trump says Google's CEO rejected his plan to change the Atlantic's name to the 'Trump Ocean' - Business Insider

"No, no, no. This time I'm not doing it," Trump said Google boss Sundar Pichai told him when he asked to rename the Atlantic Ocean.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Has Been Hacked, As First Jailbreak Blows The Modding, Emulation, and Homebrew Floodgates Wide Open - Wccftech

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been hacked, opening up a world of possibilities for game modding, emulation and homebrew development

Backlash from attack ad upends Ohio gubernatorial race - NPR

An ad from Republican Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for governor shows his opponent's mother calling her a liar, amid accounts by Democrat Amy Acton of an abusive childhood.

Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads to Nigeria - DW.com

African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The "extraordinary virtual meeting" will convene on October 28.

Giant iPhone Duo installations spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday launch - 9to5Mac

While the iPhone Duo doesn’t launch until Friday, preparations are already underway at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York for the big day.

An environmentally regulated dichotomy in cell lineages of the root - Nature

An environment-regulated state is identified across multiple cell types at the root tip, revealing a shared dichotomy between cells with and without this state.

Peak viewing for the Orionid meteor showers and for fall foliage across parts of CNY - WSTM

Get specifics about how to find the peak viewing for the Orionid meteor shower and fall foliage across Upstate New York here!