Press review · Thursday, 15 October 2026
15 October 2026
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Harrowing new details emerge as cause of death given for former child actor mauled by tiger
William Chapman, 24, had been diagnosed with “schizophrenia” and suffered “previous bouts of psychosis” before being mauled to death in front of fellow parkgoers.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
NFL Week 6 picks: Our experts face off on Seahawks at Broncos, Ravens at Browns and more
CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin predict Week 6's top games
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Feds building case to deport Ilhan Omar as new details emerge about DC home raid
The “Squad” member is the target of separate federal investigations, The Post confirmed Wednesday.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
How OpenAI's office spy case 'proves' that spying is not Sam Altman's problem alone and why Google, Anthropic and other AI companies too should be worried
A listening device worth about $13, hidden behind a TV in an OpenAI executive conference room, has become a warning for the entire AI industry. The ChatGPT maker's case against a former engineer, now charged by US federal prosecutors, shows how valuable AI secrets have become and how cheaply someone can try to reach them.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Now Inviting Media to October 28 'Launch Experience'
Apple has begun inviting selected members of the media to a product launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a post on X, Gurman described the gathering as an "all-day product launch experience" for touchscreen MacBooks, a new iPad mini, and Macs equipped with M6 chips.
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cryptonews.net Top stories ·
Bo Hines Firm Got $6.3M From Tether While He Shaped Stablecoin Law, Here’s All
A Wall Street Journal investigation has linked Tether to $6.3 million in payments made to a consulting firm co-owned by Bo Hines, the former executive director of the White House Crypto
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npr.org Top stories ·
After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
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cnet.com Top stories ·
Apple TV 4K 2026 vs. 2022 (4th vs. 3rd Gen): 3 Upgrades, 1 Downside
The new additions are worthy upgrades, but it can't escape the effects of the ongoing component shortages.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Some GOP walk the line on Trump’s tariffs and a look at Apple HomeView: Morning Rundown
Plus, Chick-fil-A is attracting more customers at a time when Americans are spending less. CEO Andrew Cathy talks about the company’s success.
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pcworld.com Tech ·
Google's new Googlebook has clever AI tricks. I'd still pick a Windows laptop
Googlebooks have arrived with one goal: get to sign on to Google's vision of AI productivity. But does it work? In Smart Mode this week, I compare some of the Googlebook's new productivity features to Windows' own.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked
Eiliko and its manufacturer, Energize Lab, are seemingly not to be trusted.
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Why Six Flags might not be liable for teacher’s deadly plunge from ‘Goliath’ coaster
If investigators determine Six Flags followed local codes and regulations to the letter of the law, Adamson said there’s a world in which the park wouldn’t be liable for Hassan Kariem’s death.…
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fantasylife.com Top stories ·
Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Football Matchup Breakdown For Week 6
John Laghezza breaks down what to expect from Week 6's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Broncos and the Seahawks for fantasy football.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Sally Rooney’s stand on Palestine is brave and humane
The Normal People author’s determination to support Palestine Action, even if it means that her books are withdrawn from sale in the UK makes a mockery of Britain’s terrorism laws
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Debris floats in waters near Hormuz after ships sunk
STORY: :: Released October 14, 2026 :: Maritime officials say two ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectiles :: Footage from social media shows debris floating off the...
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bbc.com Top stories ·
'As famous and defiant as ever': Why Elizabeth Holmes remains the US's most fascinating fraudster
Once a symbol of tech's promise, Holmes was brought down by her false claims about a blood-testing device. Now gripping new film You Can See Everything explores her baffling character.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Dependence on AI makes human brains less nimble, MIT professor says
AI is taking advantage of the brain's natural tendency to conserve mental effort and seek instant gratification, creating a feedback loop in which people increasingly turn to chatbots for even the simplest of tasks, MIT professor Eric So argues.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. reportedly considers use of 'mother of all bombs' as Iran vows to fight on
The U.S. military has reportedly drawn up options for strikes on Iran that include the potential use of one of the biggest non-nuclear bombs in its arsenal.
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tradewindsnews.com Top stories ·
Spend it while you can: Aponte’s lesson for shipping’s ageing owners
Fortunes are made in shipping, but few owners live long enough to spend them. At 86, the MSC Group founder is showing one way to do it
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Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
William Chapman’s family describe ‘severe distress’ after Donald Trump shares footage of the attack on social media
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Why CoreWeave stock panic matters to Nvidia, explained in under 30 seconds
Nvidia can't ignore CRWV's market troubles.
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post-gazette.com Top stories ·
Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past
VATICAN CITY (AP) — When Pope Leo XIV was elected after the pained finale of Pope Francis’ pontificate, there was hope that a younger, healthier...
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Social Security's 2027 COLA is the biggest since 2023. How it affects your payments.
The payment increase reflects a year of high inflation and will benefit more than 72 million people.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Bulgarian PM breaks ranks to back Trump-Putin diesel deal
Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement. #EuropeNews
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Wide majority of Americans oppose livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s execution: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll
A slim majority support the Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad.
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ign.com Tech ·
'I'm in Grade School Again' — Arc Raiders Players Are Complaining About Griefers Who Are Bullying Them in PvE
Arc Raiders PvE lobbies are already stacked with griefers, using the relative safety of the mode, where your bullets don’t affect other raiders, to put other players in dangerous spots via other means, whether that be manipulating the AI, using tools, or simply getting in the way.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Palatine man charged with terrorism offenses in alleged shooting plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple
New details were revealed about a 19-year-old man facing terrorism charges after authorities uncovered a planned attack targeting the Balaji Temple in Aurora. Officials said a coworker at a Taco Bell alerted police about the threat.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran peace has been made more difficult by taking out Iranian leaders, Trump laments
President Trump says peace with Iran and ending IRGC attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may have been easier without removing key leaders, as Saudi Arabia battles Houthi terrorists amid the Iran war, oil price concerns and rising regional tensions. Get the latest news today live.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.
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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
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Big Walk skipped Xbox to boycott Microsoft’s involvement with Israel
The omittance was intentional.
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aljazeera.com Tech ·
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.
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Trump’s ambassadors: the loyalists and allies at the center of controversy
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s departure has renewed scrutiny of the president’s picks for diplomatic posts, from France to Jamaica
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Unsupervised AI agent reportedly deletes TV show’s entire edit weeks before release, erasing months of work — TV show can't air, AI agent was given access to the production server and wiped the finished season
Another case of AI agents deleting something they shouldn't.
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apnorc.org Top stories ·
Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change - AP-NORC
Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Trump’s newest attempt to coerce Ukraine makes the same old mistake
Restrictions on Ukrainian satellite access are unlikely to succeed where previous pressure campaigns failed.
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citizenlab.ca Top stories ·
Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenary Spyware - The Citizen Lab
This is the first-ever public confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered via targeted ads. We call the technique AdFection, and show how it was used to infect devices at Al Jazeera with Candiru’s spyware. We also uncover Discover-Tech, and show how the company helps mercenary surveillance vendors track and hack devices around the world.
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Meghan makes first official public appearance since moving back to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking part in a series of events linked to their charitable work in Nottingham.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
What to know about Starshield, SpaceX's military-focused Starlink service
Elon Musk distinguished Starshield from Starlink, which he said could not be used for offensive military operations.
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Turkish Black Sea coast becoming ‘ship graveyard’ as new drone-hit tanker washes ashore
Storms in the region have forced two abandoned ships towards the coast
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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple traumatic injuries', inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced intense frustration over what he said was the “dangerous” withdrawal of U.S. intelligence sharing and restrictions on the Starlink internet service.
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gizmochina.com Tech ·
Red Magic 12 Pro+ gaming phone launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, liquid-cooling system, 8,400mAh battery, and more - Gizmochina
Red Magic 12 Pro+ launches in China with a 185Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, an 8,400mAh battery and active cooling.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Pakistan school roof collapses in Peshawar, killing almost 30 young students and a teacher
Almost 30 students and a teacher were killed when the roof of a small private school collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, local officials say.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Some Republicans in key races break with Trump over tariffs
Some battleground candidates see benefits in splitting with Trump on his key economic initiative.
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Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
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An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
On paper, Abdulrahman Alfozan seemed like an ideal candidate for one of Silicon Valley's most coveted artificial intelligence jobs. The Saudi national attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technolog...