Martha Stewart Apologizes After Backlash Over Homeless Halloween Costume

Judge Dismisses Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge in Miami permanently dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit over a report about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's legal team says it intends to appeal.

French Police Clash With Protesters as 320,000 March Across France

Mass demonstrations against rising living costs and deteriorating public services spread across France on October 31, 2026. Organizers estimated nearly 500,000 participants, while authorities reported more than 560 arrests as clashes erupted in several cities.

USWNT Falls 2-0 to Spain as Early Goals and Missed Penalty Prove Costly

The United States women's national soccer team suffers a disappointing defeat to the reigning World Cup champions in Washington, D.C., exposing defensive weaknesses and missed scoring opportunities ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.

England Rugby League World Cup Squad Announced With Lewis In and Connor Out

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Mikey Lewis preferred to Jake Connor and several new faces selected.

Kieron Bowie Seizes Scotland Chance After World Cup Snub

Kieron Bowie scored his first Scotland goal against North Macedonia as the striker looks to establish himself under new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

Meta Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit, Leaving Snapchat to Face Trial

Meta reaches a confidential agreement with a second teenage plaintiff in Los Angeles, following a separate multibillion-dollar settlement with states over child safety on Facebook and Instagram.

Binance Suffers Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack Linked to North Korea

Hackers exploited Binance's internal systems to steal billions in cryptocurrency on October 29, 2026. About $3 billion has been frozen, while the exchange promises to cover customer losses.

UK Police Re-Arrest Two Men Suspected of Assisting Iranian Intelligence Near RAF Fairford

British counterterrorism investigators say Iranian state involvement is highly likely in the September security incident near a U.S.-used airbase, although Tehran denies the allegations and no charges have been filed.

US Inflation Climbs to 3.7% as Energy Prices Surge in September

Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, driven by sharply higher gasoline costs linked to the Iran conflict. The inflation report adds pressure on the Federal Reserve and puts affordability in focus ahead of the November midterm elections.

British Para-Cyclists Win Six Medals on Opening Day of World Championships

Morgan Fice-Noyes and Christopher Latham earn silver in the tandem pursuit, while Finlay Graham claims bronze in the C3 sprint as Great Britain begins the championships in the Netherlands.

Missouri Star Ahmad Hardy Expected to Return Against Arkansas After May Shooting

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has resumed practice following a gunshot wound and is reportedly preparing for his season debut Saturday, October 31, against Arkansas.

Scientists Find New Way to Detect Signals From the Brain in Blood

A new study in Nature Neuroscience identifies a protein that may help scientists isolate microscopic particles released by neurons. The discovery could lead to new methods for studying Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other brain disorders without invasive procedures.

Shamonda Virus Detected in Human for First Time in France; Patient Dies

French health authorities confirmed the first known human infection with Shamonda virus after a severely immunocompromised patient died in Lyon. Investigators are examining whether the virus contributed to his death, while European officials say there is no identified risk to the general public.

AO3 Faces Weeks-Long Shutdown After Security Incident

Archive of Our Own could remain offline for two to four weeks as its nonprofit operator investigates a security incident. User stories and bookmarks are intact, but possible exposure of account information has not been ruled out.

GTA 6 Launch Coincides With Major Union Vote at Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games faces a union recognition vote and an employment tribunal over disputed staff dismissals as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its November 19 release. A reported 210GB download is also raising questions about storage requirements.

Taika Waititi Fires Back at Critics Over ‘Klara and the Sun’

Director Taika Waititi calls film critics “irrelevant” and “out of touch” after his new movie receives poor reviews, despite a more favorable response from audiences.

Harry Styles Recreates X Factor Audition as Lily Allen and Lizzo Celebrate Halloween

Harry Styles revisits his teenage audition at Madison Square Garden, Lily Allen turns disappointing ticket sales into a costume, and Lizzo honors the late Dolly Parton.