MLB Owners Raise Salary Cap Offer, Delay Proposed System Until 2028

Snapchat Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit, Avoiding Major California Trial

Snap reaches a confidential agreement with two young plaintiffs who alleged Snapchat contributed to depression and other mental health problems, ending a closely watched trial before opening statements.

Trump Makes Final Midterm Election Pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump used an unusual campaign finale in Washington, D.C., to promote renovations to the historic Reflecting Pool, criticize Democratic candidates and urge support for Republicans ahead of the November 3 elections.

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.

Tech Stock Sell-Off Sends Wall Street Tumbling as AI Spending Fears Grow

The Nasdaq suffers its worst day since June, Intel shares plunge nearly 29%, and major technology companies face growing pressure to justify enormous artificial intelligence investments.

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.

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.

Everton Knocks Newcastle Out of Carabao Cup With 3-1 Victory

James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry score as Everton eliminates Newcastle United, increasing pressure on manager Matthias Jaissle ahead of another meeting between the clubs.

MLB Free Agency: Only Eight Players Receive Qualifying Offers for 2027

Major League Baseball teams extend $23.15 million offers to eight free agents, including David Bednar, Randy Arozarena and Jake Bauers, as players face a November 17 decision deadline.

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.

Scientists Find Possible Red Blood Cells in 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bone

Researchers studying a dinosaur fossil from Brazil discovered microscopic cell-like structures and chemical traces of heme, offering new evidence of how ancient biological material may survive fossilization.

Halloween Climate Protest Targets Bute House Over Scottish Gas Projects

Environmental campaigners gathered outside Scotland's first minister's residence in Edinburgh on October 31, protesting the approval of a new gas power station at Peterhead and a North Sea gas development.

Martha Stewart Apologizes After Backlash Over Homeless Halloween Costume

Stewart first said the costume was meant to raise awareness of homelessness, then issued a stronger apology calling it “insensitive and not funny.”

Criminal Minds: Evolution Cast Reacts to Cancellation After 20 Seasons

Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster and A.J. Cook are among the stars responding to the Paramount+ cancellation, as the crime drama prepares for its final season in 2027.