October 2026
Character.AI files for bankruptcy, to sell some assets to Disney for $20 million
Chatbot platform Character.AI said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy in the US and has agreed to sell some assets for $20 million to Walt Disney.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv in which five missiles hit civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a post on X. Zelenskyy characterized the barrage on the capital as “particularly vile,” and emphasized that receiving intelligence from Ukraine’s partners on such ballistic missile attacks “helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues.”
Storms cause 5 deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US
ENSENADA, México — Hurricane Simon pounded western Mexico with more wind and rain Monday after tropical weather systems caused five deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
Why a wave of ‘cockroach’ protesters are defying India’s bid to stamp out their movement
Several leaders of India’s “cockroach” youth movement were detained in New Delhi on Tuesday after they entered a historic protest site in defiance of a police order, calling for the resignation of India’s election chief over the removal of 130 million people from the country’s voter lists.
Romance scammers are getting harder to catch. The consequences are costly.
For people looking for love online, a match with a scammer could cost them their life savings.
Florida Republican running for re-election snags presidential endorsement — from Colombia
Rep. María Elvira Salazar has received political support from right-wing stalwarts overseas as she finds herself on the outs with President Donald Trump.
North Korea’s Kim showcases missile capable of reaching U.S. as Trump signals possible meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a defense industry museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States, state media KCNA showed Tuesday.
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 7% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries
The index was down 7.4% to 5,914.35, its lowest level since late July.
The Bills and Rams just played the thriller of the NFL season — and perhaps a Super Bowl preview
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in an overtime thriller on Monday in a matchup of championship contenders and the last two NFL MVPs.
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS
Game 2 is Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. Rookie left-hander Parker Messick starts for Cleveland, and right-hander Freddy Peralta takes the mound for the Rays.