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Will the World End on November 13, 2026? What the 1960 "Doomsday" Paper Actually Said
The Nov. 13, 2026 doomsday date traces to a 1960 Science population paper, and its own authors put a margin of roughly 10 years on it.
September Jobs Report: Payrolls Rose 29,000, Unemployment Edged Up to 4.2%
BLS: September payrolls rose 29,000 and unemployment edged up to 4.2%, both little changed, while July and August were revised down by 60,000 combined.
Skydance Corporation: What the New Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Name Means
Paramount Skydance says it will become Skydance Corporation, trading as SKYD on the NYSE, from Oct. 6, 2026, the day it expects to close the WBD deal.
Michael Douglas Says He and Kathleen Turner Had a Secret Relationship on 'Romancing the Stone': What His Memoir Excerpt Says
Michael Douglas writes in a memoir excerpt that he and Kathleen Turner had a secret relationship on 'Romancing the Stone.' No Turner comment as of Oct. 2.
Tony Romo and CBS Part Ways: What Was Said and Who Calls the NFL Games Now
CBS Sports and Tony Romo mutually agreed to part ways on October 2, 2026. Here is what each side said and who is in the NFL on CBS booth now.
Jacob Geller Removed From MinnMax and Nebula: What Was Announced and What He Said
MinnMax and Nebula cut ties with Jacob Geller on October 1, 2026 after UNC Title IX records resurfaced. What was announced, and what Geller said.
Rick Devens Wins Big Brother 28: Final Vote, Prize Money and How He Got There
Rick Devens won Big Brother 28 on a 6-1 jury vote over Taylor Brown and took home $810,000 in total. Here is how the finale played out.
South Korea vs Venezuela Recap: Goalless Draw in Ulsan Leaves Moreno Searching for Answers
South Korea and Venezuela drew 0-0 in Ulsan with Korea's first shot coming in the 45th minute, leaving interim coach Robert Moreno with questions.
Gears of War: E-Day on Game Pass: Which Tiers Get It on October 6, and Who Plays Early
Gears of War: E-Day is day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on October 6. Early access takes the $99.99 Premium Edition or the $30 upgrade.
Fox News Iran Coverage: This Week's Key Developments in the US-Iran War
A dated snapshot, as of Oct. 2, 2026, of how Fox News and other outlets report the US-Iran war: stalled talks, new deployments, Hormuz and oil.
Nike Stock Fell After Earnings: Sales Down 4%, China Down 26%, and a Layoff Plan With No Number
Nike's quarterly sales fell 4% and Greater China fell 26%, while profit held about flat. Its Pace plan has savings targets but no job count.
What Putin Actually Said at Valdai: The Kaliningrad Warning, in His Own Words
Putin's Valdai answer on Kaliningrad, checked against the Kremlin transcript, with the moderator's nuclear question, a note to NATO and how NATO replied.
Michael McDonald Meets the Son He Placed for Adoption Nearly 60 Years Ago
According to KMOV, a St. Louis man placed for adoption as an infant has met his biological father, Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald.
Brooke Eby, ALS Advocate Who Founded ALStogether, Dies at 37
Brooke Eby, the ALS advocate who founded the ALStogether peer-support community, died at 37; the ALS Network announced her death on Oct. 1, 2026.
Who Is Tadaryl Shipp? Christa Pike's Co-Defendant, His Sentence and Parole Status
Tadaryl Shipp, Christa Pike's co-defendant, was 17 when Colleen Slemmer was killed in 1995. Here is his sentence, where he is held and his parole status.
Verity Movie Guide: Cast, Rating, Runtime and Where to Watch
Verity is in US theaters only as of Oct. 2, 2026. Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett star in the R-rated thriller, about 1 hr 55 min.
Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Battery Charges: What's Confirmed So Far
Rick Ross surrendered in Miami Beach on felony and misdemeanor battery charges, pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations. Here is what is confirmed.
East of Eden on Netflix: Cast, Story and How It Differs From Steinbeck's Novel
Netflix's East of Eden limited series: who stars, what it covers, how it differs from Steinbeck's novel and what critics say, all spoiler-free.
The Jan. 6 Plaque Lawsuit, Explained: What 'No Standing' Meant for Two Officers
A judge dismissed two officers' Jan. 6 plaque suit for lack of standing, without deciding whether the plaque meets the 2022 law. Here is what that means.
Browns 27, Steelers 24: Szmyt's 56-Yard Field Goal Beats Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football
Andre Szmyt's career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left gave the Browns a 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Ken Urker, Father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Daughter, Dies at 34: What Is Confirmed So Far
Ken Urker, father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's daughter, was found dead Oct. 1, 2026. Here is what officials have confirmed and what is still unknown.
Christa Pike's Failed Execution in Tennessee: What We Know So Far
Tennessee's Sept. 30, 2026 execution attempt on Christa Pike failed. Here is what witnesses, her attorneys and the state say, and what is still unknown.
Iraq's Security Situation After the US Withdrawal, Explained
The US completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq on September 30, 2026, ending 23 years of presence, and officials on multiple sides say what comes next.
Trump's $500 ACA Refund Checks: Who Qualifies and When They Arrive
The Trump administration is mailing $500 checks to ACA marketplace enrollees in 30 states — here's who qualifies and when they'll arrive.