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Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.
Ian McKellen pens moving tribute to Patrick Stewart
Ian McKellen honored Sir Patrick Stewart following his passing at the age of 86 from Alzheimer's Disease. McKellen reminisced about Stewart's Yorkshire roots and their early meeting in London. Stewart's decision to join 'Star Trek' launched his international fame and expanded his career. He continued to impact both film and theater audiences while living in America. Stewart's final performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is scheduled for release on December 18.
Erin Patterson to die in prison after losing appeal against mushroom murder convictions
Victorian court of appeal rules Patterson should be jailed for life with no parole over deadly beef wellington lunch that killed three peopleErin Patterson mushroom murders appeal – live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastErin Patterson has lost her bid to overturn her convictions and been resentenced to life behind bars with no chance of release, as Victoria's highest court handed down its decision on two appeals regarding her triple murder case.The court of appeal ruled on the two appeals on Friday, after justices Lesley Taylor, Stephen McLeish and Peter Kidd heard arguments from her legal team and prosecutors in August. Continue reading...
Explosive Epstein report sent 'desperate' Trumps 'running for their lives': analyst
Democratic strategist Mike Nellis said on his podcast that a new House Judiciary Committee Democrats' report on President Donald Trump's ties to late financier and child trafficker Jeffrey Epstein casts first lady Melania Trump's earlier press conference in a new light, and that the Trumps are "running for their lives."Nellis replayed Melania Trump's April statement that Epstein "did not introduce me to Donald Trump."He then cited a Daily Beast report in which Sarah Matthews, a deputy press secretary in Trump's first term, said on The Bulwark podcast that the "weird random press conference" is the most convincing sign the Democrats' report is probably accurate.Per Nellis's account, the report alleges Trump took part in Epstein's circle in the 1990s, including an allegation involving a woman then 24, whom it says was promised a visa and New York University admission in exchange for her silence. It also cites two FBI witnesses who said Epstein made the introduction between Trump and Melania.Nellis said longtime Trump ally Paolo Zampolli has publicly said the same, though Trump's side has credited Zampolli with the introduction, and that Zampolli's emails are being redacted.Nellis also cited reporting from the Daily Beast and CBS News that Justice Department files show Epstein-related classified records passed through Attorney General Todd Blanche's office, which he said contradicts Blanche's statements that nothing is being withheld on national security grounds. Nellis argued Blanche should be impeached.He pointed to an Oct. 28 YouGov question asking whether Trump "was involved in crimes allegedly committed by Jeffrey Epstein." 51 percent said yes, 27 percent said no, and 23 percent weren't sure. He urged Democrats to follow through on promises to ensure all the files are released — a promise Trump himself once made that sunk him with some of his supporters. - YouTube www.youtube.com
Two helicopters collide near Oregon airport
A witness told Fox12 that he was standing on the roof of a nearby barn when he saw the two aircraft crash mid-air and plummet to the ground just outside McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Binance Hack Prompts Withdrawal Suspension: What Crypto Investors Should Know
Binance's suspension of deposits and withdrawals following a suspected security breach has raised questions about the safety and accessibility of customer holdings on crypto exchanges. The exchange said $2.54 billion in assets had been frozen and pledged to cover all customer losses as investigations continue.
Trump roasted for erupting at a reporter over his rallies: 'Projection at its finest'
President Donald Trump blew up at a reporter from Reuters on Thursday afternoon for asking him why he was abruptly canceling some of his rallies for battleground Senate races in red states — prompting him to insult the reporter's physical appearance."You are a sick guy," said Trump. "Look at this guy. You're way out of shape. You are disgusting! Put yourself in shape! You look like hell."This reaction from the president triggered a round of mockery and scorn from commenters on social media."Trump telling someone they look like hell while standing there looking like a microwaved pumpkin is absolutely hilarious," wrote Alex Cole of Newsitics."Trump is fat. He's sweating. His tanner is running down his face. And literally can't take the easiest softball question," wrote political strategist Sawyer Hackett. "Projection at its finest.""Wow. Like Piggy-in-chief has any room to criticize other people's weight or looks," wrote political commentator "Polly Sigh.""Falling into a deep well of Wizard of Oz analogies," wrote independent journalist Marcy Wheeler.Trump blows up at a reporterTrump: You are a sick guy! Look at this guy. You're way out of shape. You are disgusting! Put yourself in shape! You look like hell. https://t.co/LVaca2Hocl— Acyn (@Acyn) October 29, 2026
JD Vance sparks outrage with bizarre hospital story on Fox News: 'Bunch of hypocrites'
Vice President JD Vance sparked outrage Thursday night when he told a bizarre story about taking one of his children to the hospital.Vance appeared on Fox News for a town hall with voters, where he told a brief story about him and his wife being "panicky" and taking one of their young children to the emergency room when "everything was fine." During the story, Vance said he became agitated that there were "nine different translators for nine different languages" while his family was seeking care. "And I'm just thinking to myself, 'How about if everybody spoke English, and we could hire more doctors and fewer translators?'" Vance said, which sparked loud applause from the audience. Vance's comments didn't go over so well with onlookers outside of the Fox News studio. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) argued in a post on X that Vance's comments show how far the Trump administration has strayed from the base that elected it in 2024. "The Trump-Vance campaign ran Spanish commercials in 2024. All GOP campaign groups are spending money on Spanish media. Bunch of hypocrites," Gallego posted. Based on Vance's xenophobic reaction, ex-GOP analyst Tim Miller speculated that the story must have happened before Vance became a Catholic. "In this story, JD shares that he panicked & took his kid to the emergency room when he was totally fine. Instead of being relieved by that good news, he got upset that there are translators in the hospital helping the sick. This must've been before he was Catholic," Miller posted on X. Andrew Donaldson, a journalist in West Virginia, highlighted the apparent irony in Vance's comments. "Feller who had a bilingual wedding shares thoughts..." Donaldson posted on X. JD Vance whines about translators in hospitals and says, "how about if everyone just spoke English?" https://t.co/3NrfOslLtT— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 30, 2026
Trump accused of 'quiet quitting' midterms as GOP support 'hemorrhaging everywhere'
President Donald Trump stands accused of abandoning Republicans in the midterm homestretch after a last-minute scheduling change sent alarm bells ringing.On Thursday, CBS News White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs reported that Trump had canceled his in-person rally set for Sunday in Dubuque, Iowa, and replaced it with a tele-rally, citing three sources familiar with the decision. One source told Jacobs the switch was meant to make the most of the president's time and reach as many voters as possible.It was Trump's second scrapped rally of the day. He canceled a Saturday event in Salina, Kansas, that was meant to shore up support for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS). The Republican National Committee said it would also become a tele-rally."Is Trump quiet quitting the midterms?" asked Dan Pfeiffer, a former Obama White House communications director and "Pod Save America" co-host.Political data analyst Adam Carlson argued the move signaled panic. "Republican support is probably hemorrhaging everywhere as holdout undecided voters start to come off the fence, and it's happening so fast that they don't have time to poll everywhere and they're not sure where the bottom is or where the situation is most dire," Carlson warned.Carlson called the strategy a "spray-and-pray approach" and added that tele-rallies, even ones featuring Trump, "tend to have the enthusiasm of an Enya concert."Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) suggested a different motive. "My belief is that this sudden change has nothing to do with maximizing Trump's time," he wrote. "The multiple protestors at his hate rallies have really bothered Trump because he can't handle the truth. He now wants to be coddled in his safe space. Weak."Political writer Nick Field suspected the White House "got some rough polling" and said Trump "doesn't want to associate himself with midterms anymore."Political commentator Eric Spracklen speculated, "Either they naively think Trump calling in on Zoom will have the same impact as him showing up in person or they are just throwing in the towel completely." He added, "Optics here are not good."Activist and author Amy Siskind put it more bluntly. "They are imploding," she declared. "VOTE VOTE VOTE!"Jewish Insider editor-in-chief Josh Kraushaar offered a two-word reaction. "Drip, drip," he posted.
'Serious denial': Jen Psaki spotlights Trump in retreat as rallies get canceled
MS NOW's Jen Psaki said President Donald Trump has canceled two rallies planned for this weekend in competitive states just days before the midterms, and she questioned how effective the events are if he's calling them off.Psaki reported that rallies in Kansas and Iowa were both canceled as of Thursday night, and that Trump is reportedly talking up the size of his crowds while noting that Vice President J.D. Vance hasn't drawn big numbers.She said Trump is "in serious denial about his crowd sizes getting smaller."She also played a clip of a man at a South Carolina rally whom Fox News interviewed. Asked why he came, the man referred to the Jonestown massacre, saying that "this is as close as I'll ever get" and "there's nothing like seeing a cult right up front.""I mean, what a line," Psaki said, adding that "the MAGA cult is getting smaller and smaller." She said the shrinking crowds extend beyond Trump, citing a Texas event for Senate nominee Ken Paxton in San Angelo that she said drew "at least a dozen people" by her count.She also played a clip from Paxton's Odessa event in which he said he'd recovered nearly $3 billion and thanked the audience for one clap. "That's what he said at the end, folks," Psaki said. "The bar is apparently that low."This comes hours after Trump blew up at a Reuters reporter asking him why he was canceling some of his rallies and asking if it related to his health, saying, "I feel perfect! You are disgusting! Put yourself in shape! You look like hell!" - YouTube youtu.be
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood — 2x7: "Heart of the Highlands" (STARZ)
Henry ventures off to procure gemstones. Julia finds a way to get back in Lovat's good graces. Brian returns to Leathers to settle a score with his father.
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Wild Horse Nine (117 minutes)
Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris and Lee are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ. Amongst the Island's iconic statues, and as the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, Chris's newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways.
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Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.

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Today In History
2018 — Whitey Bulger, Boston Mob Boss, Beaten to Death in Prison
American crime boss Whitey Bulger, who led the Boston-area Winter Hill Gang as a major organized crime figure from the late 1960s to the mid-1990s, was beaten to death by fellow inmates while imprisoned.
2003 — LeBron James Makes NBA Debut with Cavaliers
American basketball player Le Bron James, who was drafted directly out of high school, made his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. At just 18 years old, James began his illustrious NBA career that would make him one of the greatest players of all time.
1995 — Quebec Narrowly Votes Down Sovereignty Referendum
Voters in Quebec narrowly defeated a referendum that proposed sovereignty for the province within a new economic and political partnership with the rest of Canada
1974 — Muhammad Ali Regains Heavyweight Boxing Title in "Rumble in the Jungle"
Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle," regaining the world heavyweight boxing title
1961 — Soviet Detonation of Tsar Bomba, Largest Nuclear Weapon
The Soviets detonated Tsar Bomb a over Novaya Zemlya island in the Arctic Ocean; the largest nuclear weapon ever set off, it produced the most powerful human-made explosion ever recorded
1938 — Welles's "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast causes panic
Orson Welles's dramatization of H.G. Wells's "War of the Worlds" was broadcast on radio in 1938, causing panic among some listeners who mistook it for a real Martian invasion.
1905 — Emperor Nicholas II Enacts October Manifesto
Emperor Nicholas II issued the October Manifesto, ending unlimited autocracy in Russia and ushering in a constitutional monarchy.
1895 — Gerhard Domagk's Discovery of Prontosil
German bacteriologist and pathologist Gerhard Domagk, recipient of the 1939 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his discovery (announced in 1932) of the antibacterial effects of Prontosil, was born
1485 — Henry Tudor crowned king of England
Henry Tudor, who was crowned Henry VII on this day in 1485, founded the Tudor dynasty, ended the Wars of the Roses, used his children's marriages to build alliances, and signed treaties that increased England's power
1340 — Castilian-Portuguese Victory over Marinids at Río Salado
An allied force of Castilian and Portuguese Christians defeated the Muslim Marīnids of North Africa at the Battle of Río Salado
130 — Hadrian Founds Antinoöpolis in Egypt
The Roman emperor Hadrian officially founded the city of Antinoöpolis in ancient Egypt. How much do you know about the Roman Empire? Marc Waelkens/Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project

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