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Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to CBS News that the motive of the co-pilot accused of stabbing his fellow pilot on a passenger jet bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv is still unknown.
How Zach Cregger's Resident Evil stands out from all other game adaptations
There's no Leon, Claire or Ada Wong in Cregger's adaptation. Instead, it re-creates something more fundamental – the strange, terrifying experience of actually playing the game• Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereI've been surprised by the number of Resident Evil fans complaining on social media about Zach Cregger's cinematic adaptation of the survival horror series. "It's not a real Resident Evil movie," they've claimed. Were we watching the same film? Certainly, it doesn't feature any of the familiar heroes – there's no Leon, no Claire, no Ada Wong – and there's a distinct lack of recognisable antagonists and well-known locations. Despite all of this, Cregger's interpretation is one of the most accurate and interesting video game films ever made.On the surface, it's about a zombifying virus that gets accidentally released in Raccoon City by the Umbrella Corporation. These are, of course, the foundations of the Resi mythos. More interestingly, Cregger seeks to replicate and explore the structural and narrative conventions of the series. In the film, the player character, hapless courier Bryan Hodukavich, is thrust into a viral outbreak, with no weapons and no idea what's going on. He is then submerged into an uncanny shadow world of escalating peril and body horror. The film takes us through a series of locations dragged straight from the games – an abandoned farmhouse, a road tunnel crammed with abandoned cars, a hospital and the obligatory sewer level. As he progresses, Bryan finds increasingly powerful weapons, from a handgun to an assault rifle – but he is always short on ammo. And there are typewriters in at least two scenes! Continue reading...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S12+ Launched With MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ launched with Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, measuring 14.6 inches and 12.6 inches, respectively. They run Android 17 with One UI 9. They feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and support Galaxy AI features. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 5.1mm thin. They offer IP68-rated water and dust resistance.
Tennessee execution of Christa Pike can go ahead, US supreme court rules
Pike, sentenced to death over 1995 murder, set to be executed Wednesday night after justices lift lower-court rulingTennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years on Wednesday, after the US supreme court lifted a lower-court ruling that put her execution on pause earlier in the day.Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder 30 years ago, was initially scheduled to die by lethal injection on Wednesday morning until her execution was halted hours earlier by a federal appeals court. Continue reading...
Apple Pay Launches in India After 12 Years, With Axis Bank as Its First Partner
Apple Pay has been launched in India in partnership with Axis Bank, the iPhone maker announced on Wednesday. The tap-to-pay service is now available for users via iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models. The tech giant says that soon Mac devices will also support Apple Pay in the country. With Apple Pay, users will be able to make contactless payments to online merchants, make in-app purchases, and tap-to-pay at Point-of-Sale (PoS) in physical stores with their Apple device, eliminating the need for you to carry a physical card.
Apple iPhone Duo Could Face Limited Launch-Day Supply as Production Yields Remain Low
Apple launched the iPhone Duo alongside its iPhone Pro models this year. Apple has marketed the product as its first-ever foldable device, so expectations are high. Since it is Apple's first foldable, production reportedly can't keep up with Apple's strict quality standards. This may lead to short supply and fewer devices when it goes on sale globally on October 23.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Space to Create, Organise Pages and Collaborate on Documents
OpenAI has announced the ChatGPT Space feature. This tool lets users create and edit pages with ChatGPT, organise related content in dedicated spaces, and share pages or entire spaces with others. The company announced Spaces at the OpenAI DevDay 2026 event. It will be available soon for Enterprise and Business workspaces with data residency in Canada or the United Arab Emirates.
White Sox sweep aside Astros to end 21-year wait for playoff series win
Meidroth's three-run homer powers Chicago to 7-3 winWhite Sox win first playoff series since 2005 titleChicago advance to face Cleveland in AL Division SeriesThe Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday and sweep their AL Wild Card Series.It's the first time Chicago has won a playoff series since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005. Under the direction of second-year skipper Will Venable and with a letter of support from Pope Leo XIV, the White Sox advanced to face AL Central champion Cleveland in the AL Division Series beginning Saturday in Cleveland. Continue reading...
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Israeli officials say passengers helped thwart an "attempted jihadist terror attack" by a FlyDubai pilot who allegedly stabbed his fellow cockpit crew member, intent on crashing the plane.
Estranged wife of slain NYT exec spotted with kids hours after her parents charged with his murder
Candice Jang took her 3, 5 and 7-year-old kids on a walk Wednesday outside the home she and her estranged husband, Jonathan McKinsey, used to share.
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Beware Boiúna (104 minutes)
Deep in the Amazon, a medical mission spirals into a fight for survival when Boiúna, a colossal ancient predator, awakens to reclaim her domain. In the jungle where nature holds absolute power, she decides who lives and who dies.
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There are approximately 100 million acts of sexual intercourse each day.

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Today In History
2024 — Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as First Woman and Jewish President of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn-in as president of Mexico; she is the first woman and the first Jewish person to be elected to the post. What other countries have been led by women? STR—AFP/Getty Images
2017 — 2017 Las Vegas Music Festival Shooting
From his hotel room in Las Vegas, 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on a music festival, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds before taking his own life; it surpassed the Orlando shooting (2016) as the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history
2013 — Tom Clancy, Bestselling Techno-Thriller Novelist, Dies at 66
American novelist Tom Clancy, who created the techno-thriller—a suspenseful novel that relies on extensive knowledge ofmilitary technologyandespionage—died at age 66
1994 — Palau Becomes Sovereign Nation
In 1994, the Republic of Palau officially became a sovereign and independent nation after gaining independence from the United States.
1982 — Establishment of U.S. Claims Court
Congress established the U.S. Claims Court (now the U.S. Court of Federal Claims) to handle cases in which the United States is a defendant
1975 — Muhammad Ali Defeats Joe Frazier in "Thrilla in Manila"
In what is regarded by many as the greatest prizefight of all time (the "Thrilla in Manila"), Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier after the latter's corner called a halt to the bout after 14 brutal rounds. How much do you know about boxing? AP Images
1971 — Walt Disney World Resort Opens in Florida
The Walt Disney World Resort, a Disney-themed entertainment complex featuring attractions based on Disney stories and characters, opened near Orlando, Florida.
1962 — Johnny Carson Becomes King of Late-Night TV
Johnny Carson began hosting The Tonight Show in 1962, establishing a format for late-night TV talk shows that would endure for decades and cementing his status as the "king of late-night television".
1961 — Roger Maris Breaks Babe Ruth's Home Run Record
American baseball player Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the 1961 season, breaking Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
1960 — Nigeria Gains Independence from Britain in 1960
Nigeria gained its independence from Britain but remained a member of the Commonwealth
1949 — People's Republic of China established
In Beijing, with most of the Chinese mainland held by the communist People's Liberation Army, its dynamic leader, Mao Zedong, proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China on this day in 1949
1946 — Nuremberg Trials Verdicts Announced
The verdict was handed down on 22 of the original 24 defendants in the Nürnberg trials, a series of trials held after World War IIin which the International Military Tribunal indicted and tried former Nazileaders aswar criminals
1932 — Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" in 1932 World Series
During game three of the World Series, New York Yankee Babe Ruth made his famous "called shot" when he pointed to the centre-field bleachers in Wrigley Field and then hit a home run to that spot; the Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs and went on to win the championship. See where Babe Ruth ranks on our list of the 10 greatest baseball players of all time UPI/Bettmann Archive
1890 — Yosemite National Park Established by U.S. Congress in 1890
By an act of the U.S. Congress, Yosemite National Park was created, eventually becoming one of the most heavily visited national parks in the country
1800 — Napoleon forces Spain to cede Louisiana to France in 1800
Napoleon induced a reluctant King Charles IV of Spain to cede Louisiana back to France. How much do you know about Napoleon?
1553 — Mary I Becomes First Queen of England
With her coronation, Mary I became the first queen to rule England in her own right; she was later nicknamed "Bloody Mary" because of her persecution of Protestants in a vain attempt to restore Roman Catholicism in the country. Test your knowledge of the queens of England.
-331 — Alexander the Great Defeats Darius III at Gaugamela
Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BCE, spelling the end of the Persian empire.

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