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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 22:32 UTC
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hollywoodreporter.com
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Child With Fiancé Michael Polansky
The Oscar winner and the entrepreneur are parents.
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theguardian.com
Pixel 11 Pro review: Google’s best pocket camera goes customisable
Solid battery life, snappy performance and quality software make for a great smaller phone with a killer camera
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9to5mac.com
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases are already in stores, and not just for the new models - 9to5Mac
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro cases and other accessories are now available in Apple Stores. Pre-orders for the new phones...
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bbc.com
US Open 2026 results: Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov to reach final
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
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mmafighting.com
Noche UFC weigh-in results: Jean Silva is ready for Noche UFC redemption
Jean Silva takes on Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC on Saturday
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pagesix.com
Exclusive | Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky
The singer previously spoke about wanting to become a mom someday.
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cbsnews.com
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
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kotaku.com
That Weird GTA 6 Backflip Has Been Pulled Off In Real Life
Turns out Jason's odd backflip is possible, if you are a skilled athlete who loves flipping
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Apple extends free iPhone satellite access for another year - 9to5Mac
Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for existing iPhone users for another year, the company revealed in a footnote to its iPhone 18 Pro press release.
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usatoday.com
New bill introduced in Congress could lower workweek to 32 hours
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano introduced a new bill aiming to shorten the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours. Here's how it would work.
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borderlands.2k.com
Loveless, SP2, BP5 out now | Borderlands 4
It's a huge day for Borderlands 4—here's all the new free and paid content going live alongside the Version 1.10 update!
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ign.com
T-Mobile Is Already Teasing Its Apple iPhone 18 "On Us" Promotion Ahead of the Official Preorder Launch
Start using the latest and greatest iPhone without paying the steep MSRP up front.
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newrepublic.com
Texts Reveal Kash Patel Ordering Staff to Fight “Ifindretards” Account
The FBI director is hounding his staff to hunt down mean social media posts.
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macrumors.com
Two iOS 27 Features Won't Be Ready for Monday's Launch
Two iOS 27 features need a little more time in testing and won't be shipping until a future update, even though they were present during the beta period. Suggestions in Messages conversations and the option to automatically fix compromised passwords with a tap will not be in the initial version of iOS 27, and will instead launch in a later version of iOS 27. Apple noted the delays on its iOS 27 page, as well as its iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate pages as these are cross-platform features.
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gematsu.com
Moss series developer Polyarc shuts down
Moss series developer Polyarc will shut down, the developer announced.
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weather.com
Hurricane season maps tracker: forecasts and more
We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including tracks, current weather and other areas to watch.
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thedailybeast.com
Trump, 80, Can’t Even Stay Awake to Honor 9/11 Victims
The president’s eyelids grew heavy as the names of victims were read aloud.
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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
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rockpapershotgun.com
Wardogs presents a different kind of FPS power fantasy: making fat stacks as a pacifist rideshare driver
Combined arms multiplayer FPS Wardogs lets you be a humble logistics driver, and it's a surprisingly profitable - and pleasurable - way to play.
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thehackernews.com
GitLab CVSS 10 File-Read Flaw Draws In-the-Wild Probes After Disclosure
GitLab patched CVE-2026-85706, a CVSS 10 path traversal flaw enabling unauthenticated file reads, as in-the-wild probes began.
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kotaku.com
After Years Of Legal Limbo, Brutal Indie Rain World Is Almost Free
Start of a new cycle
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gamerant.com
Nintendo Officially Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection
To celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, Nintendo officially unveils the upcoming Master Collection.
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businessinsider.com
Google has a new edge in the AI race
Google has completed its deal with startup Mechanize, bringing cofounder Tamay Besiroglu and more than a dozen staffers to its AI division, DeepMind.
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Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’ - 9to5Mac
This week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released to everyone on Monday, September 14. Along with that, the...
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droid-life.com
Swiftkey Copies Pixel 11's Awesome Rambler Feature
With the arrival of the Pixel 11 series, it’s clear now that the star of the launch is the new Rambler voice-to-text feature. We’ve talked about it a number of times now, but other new Pixel 11 owners are talking about it just as much. Unfortunately, this is currently a Pixel 11 series feature and...
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ksl.com
KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 2 of college football
Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
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theverge.com
Using iPhone Handoff will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile.
The new iPhone Handoff feature lets you use a secondary iPhone simultaneously with your T-Mobile number but comes with an extra monthly fee, according to a T-Mobile press release. The feature will work with any iPhone on iOS 27. [Link: Get iPhone 18 Pro on Us at T‑Mobile — America’s Best Network | https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/iphone-18-pro-iphone-duo-apple-watch-release | T-Mobile]
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yourtango.com
3 Zodiac Signs Enter An Exceptionally Powerful New Era During The Waxing Crescent Moon On September 12
Three zodiac signs enter an exceptionally powerful era on September 12, 2026, during the Waxing Crescent Moon in Libra. They are: Cancer, Virgo, and Sagittarius.
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kotaku.com
A List Of Times Sony Told People They Own Their Digital Games
Sony really likes to use the word "owned" despite claiming nobody would ever think they owned a digital game
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9to5google.com
'Lenovo Googlebook 15' specs leak in full with 'Google facial authentication'
Following some past leaks, another new report reveals basically everything about the upcoming “Lenovo Googlebook 15” including its full specs,...
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gamereactor.eu
War Dogs has already sold 1.25 million copies
Developer Bulkhead has also committed to a console launch for the game, but you'll have to wait.
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apple.com
Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods 5
Starting Saturday, September 12, customers can pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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T-Mobile will charge $5/month for Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature - 9to5Mac
Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets users share a single phone number across two iPhones, will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile.
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Siri AI is coming: Here are three times it’s really impressed me so far - 9to5Mac
Siri AI launches next week in iOS 27, and it’s a huge upgrade. Here are three examples of times the new Siri has impressed me so far.
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polygon.com
Minecraft Reaches Black Mirror Stage After Fly’s Brain Transplanted Into Game
Following a breakthrough by Google Research, the internet believes a fruit fly's consciousness is trapped in popular games like Minecraft and Doom
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deadline.com
Pierce Brosnan Says Tom Hardy 'MobLand' Feud Was "Storm In A Teacup"
Pierce Brosnan has said that it is all happy families on the set of 'MobLand' amid reports of behind-the-scenes drama involving Tom Hardy.
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independent.co.uk
Pete Hegseth can’t read the room in 9/11 Pentagon tribute ... to Trump
’War Secretary’ delivers a paean to Iran conflict while his boss mostly stays on script after Condoleezza Rice all but apologizes for pre-9/11 security failures at Pentagon commemoration of 9/11 25th years later, writes Andrew Feinberg
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kotaku.com
Professor Layton Fans Are Concerned After 'AI Slop' Presentation
Given that Level-5's CEO previously stated that 'around 80~90% of games are made by AI,' this level of scrutiny should come as no surprise
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Meta may have leaked the first look at its slim ‘Project Phoenix’ headset
Project Phoenix looks like a blend between the Meta Ray-Ban and Quest 3.
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After Cutting Ties With Kojima and Poor Wolverine Reviews, PlayStation’s Reputation As the Console for Elite-Tier Single-Player Exclusives Is Crumbling
Cutting ties with Kojima and poor Wolverine reviews are just the latest issues in a difficult generation for PlayStation. The platform's future has never looked bleaker.
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blog.playstation.com
Play your way with Control Resonant’s expanded Assist Mode
Fine-tune combat, adjust individual mechanics, and shape the challenge to suit you.
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Here's why I left T-Mobile for an MVNO - 9to5Mac
I left T-Mobile for an MVNO to save money. Here’s how US Mobile, Mint Mobile, and Visible compare and what you should know before switching.
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creativebloq.com
Can you spot all the clues that prove this AI 'photo' isn't real?
There are a lot more errors than it seems at first glance.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Our Big Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi and Battle Director Teruki Endo
We asked the directors about physical media, how they chose the finale's subtitle, and more.
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nypost.com
The cost of every new Apple product that debuted this week — and the price hikes since last launch
Apple is taking a bite out of your pocket.
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sammyguru.com
Exclusive: Galaxy Buds On Design and Features Revealed
Exclusive: our first real look at the Galaxy Buds On, aka Galaxy Buds Able. Two rounded bulbs on a curved arm, plus Auto Volume, Volume Boost and no ANC.
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eurogamer.net
"I don't think it's worth any amount of money" - Controversial real-life GTA 6 advertising campaign passed by City of Miami, but brand can only appear "discreetly"
A City Commission Meeting for Miami Beach has approved negotiations with Rockstar Games for an upcoming marketing campaign set in the seaside locale.
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Afghan woman in Texas dubbed an "alien terrorist" is deported in DOJ's first case using obscure court
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
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Trump Falls Asleep Onstage at September 11 Ceremony
Donald Trump repeatedly dozed off at the 9/11 memorial event at the Pentagon.
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amazongamestudios.com
Luna September Content Update