Oregon teacher killed in Bend school shooting was a beloved volleyball local coach

Silver Rail Elementary special education teacher Meghan Lambert, 25, and three students were fatally shot Thursday inside the school; two others remain critically injured. Lambert’s family confirmed her identity Friday, remembering a graduate who loved her students, coached locally, and was passionate about volleyball. The 16-year-old suspect, John J. Griffin, was killed by a parent.

Art Attack: A Gurugram artist's journey to discover freedom in the art of letting go

Gurugram artist Anju Kumar presents *Moksha*, exploring freedom, surrender and inner expression through paintings, sculptures, murals and mixed-media works. Its centerpiece, *Freedom*, depicts a woman poised to take flight, symbolizing release from what holds one back. Deity imagery, vibrant textures and functional pieces bring spirituality into everyday life; the exhibition runs October 11–17 at Studio Anmol.

Pisces Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Pisces should focus on one clear responsibility today, as work and duties may dominate; a conversation can clarify expectations, while limits prevent overwhelm. In love, shift from work to personal time, and handle money, paperwork and family needs carefully. Breaks and rest support well-being. The Moon in Sagittarius and Saturn in Pisces frame the outlook.

Aquarius Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Aquarius may make practical progress through helpful friends, colleagues or classmates, keeping the day manageable. Collaborate on tasks, communicate openly with a partner, and confirm travel before spending. Keep work steady, avoid lending or impulse purchases, and balance social time with rest; the Moon favors connections, while Saturn highlights prudent spending and thoughtful speech.

Capricorn Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Capricorn should slow down Saturday, prioritizing rest, privacy and unfinished tasks over social plans, while checking expenses and clarifying incomplete messages before drawing conclusions. Quiet work, careful budgeting and gentle communication can prevent stress in relationships and at work. The Moon in Sagittarius favors reflection, while Saturn supports patience; Rahu and Ketu highlight family and shared finances.

Scorpio Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Scorpio’s confidence may outpace patience today, so supervise words and spending, especially in family discussions and household purchases. Check costs, figures and arrangements before committing to plans, and favor measured replies over arguments. Work and study benefit from preparation; avoid stretching budget or overloading yourself. The Moon in Sagittarius highlights finances, while Saturn favors effort.

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Sagittarius may feel visible and ready to lead today, but thoughtful choices and space for family duties will keep confidence grounded. In love, listen as well as speak; at work, follow up and review details. Avoid impulsive spending or risky tips, and protect energy with breaks. The Moon heightens presence, while Saturn emphasizes home responsibilities.

Actor Selma Blair did not intend harm on flight, spokesperson says 

Selma Blair’s representative says Blair did not intend to harm anyone or open an aircraft door during a Delta flight incident, describing it as a medical emergency. Blair pleaded not guilty to assault charges involving an officer and nurse; police said two flight attendants were injured. Blair has publicly discussed multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect.

Libra Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Libra’s Saturday favors manageable action over waiting for motivation: a short errand or conversation can restore purpose. The Moon in Sagittarius supports communication and brief journeys, while steady routines help navigate delays. In love, work and finances, prioritize kindness, follow-through and realistic spending; movement and regular meals support wellbeing. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu urge patience and practical expectations.

Norte Fire destroys homes in California as evacuation orders remain in effect

The Norte Fire has burned 465 acres since breaking out Friday morning, destroying several homes in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente and threatening more. Evacuation orders cover five zones, and authorities urged residents to leave immediately; shelters opened in both cities. Nine Capistrano Unified schools dismissed students early as the wildfire prompted road closures.

Virgo Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Virgos may find comfort today by putting their surroundings in order, as home and family take priority over pending concerns. A small improvement and patient conversation with a relative can bring reassurance, while clear work priorities and protected rest steady unsettled routines. Review household spending, avoid rushed purchases, and approach partnerships patiently despite slow-moving transits.

Leo Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Leo, make room for enjoyment today through creativity, learning, or warm conversation, while clearing distractions and keeping commitments and spending within limits. Curiosity and playful connection may lift your mood; communicate directly in relationships, prepare carefully at work, and choose enjoyable movement with enough rest. Ongoing transits advise patience with shared obligations and mixed signals.

Cancer Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Cancer’s day favors steady routines over dramatic changes, with practical task management helping work feel lighter and leaving room for family or social time. In love, thoughtful help and calm communication strengthen bonds; at work, organized priorities and realistic study support progress. Track shared spending, protect health habits, and draw on patience encouraged by ongoing transits.

Gemini Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Gemini’s day favors cooperation, careful listening and agreed responsibilities, with conversations and shared tasks moving smoothly when expectations are explicit. Partners and colleagues may offer support, while students and professionals benefit from focused discussion and written deadlines. Prioritize saving, avoid speculative spending and maintain steady routines. The Sagittarius Moon highlights partnerships; ongoing transits counsel patience and verification.

Taurus Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Taurus should keep the day simple, verify uncertain messages and take the next practical step calmly, rather than let incomplete information trigger a reaction. Allow time for travel, double-check documents and finances, and favor steady work, clear conversations and caution over rushed decisions or quick gains. Background transits favor patience with career, income and relationships.

Aries Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026

Aries may find October 17 manageable by taking a broader view, setting priorities and acting on one idea rather than juggling demands. Advice and learning can support work and relationships; keep spending measured, verify financial offers, and protect rest with breaks and a quieter evening. Ongoing transits encourage patience with friends, children and unfinished responsibilities.

Horoscope Today, October 17, 2026, read predictions for all sun signs

October 17’s horoscope signals career decisions and emotional shifts for all zodiac signs. Aries and Capricorn face urgent communications, Taurus may need to end an unproductive chapter, while Virgo and Aquarius can advance through leadership. Other signs are advised to favor patience, collaboration, reflection, and honest connection, balancing decisive action with emotional awareness. Kishori Sud supplied the forecasts.

HT Picks; New Reads

Three books illuminate history through revolution, disease and personal lives. Jupinderjit Singh follows Bhagat Singh’s missing pistol, revealing the revolutionary’s evolving philosophy and how India remembers its heroes; Ipshita Nath shows how disease weakened British colonial authority; and Rumer Godden’s autobiographical writings trace a life and literary imagination shaped by India.

Scott Jennings touted as Katie Zacharia's replacement as Trump decides to keep role vacant

Katie Zacharia’s firing after five days as White House press secretary prompted Trump supporters to tout CNN commentator Scott Jennings as her replacement, citing his on-air reaction. Trump told Fox News he was in no rush to fill the post. Zacharia’s tenure ended amid questions about her US bar credentials and a contentious interview with Sean Hannity.

Review: In the Realm of the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama

Beginning his memoir on Trump’s 2025 inauguration, Francis Fukuyama warns that the president is pushing America toward authoritarianism, while recasting his “end of history” thesis as a claim for liberal democracy, not a promise events would cease. He traces populist resentment to demands for recognition, and his defence of rights to his family’s internment and humiliation.

Interview: Deana Heath and Jinee Lokaneeta

A book links Indian policing research with lawyers, activists and former detainees, arguing colonial legacies normalize custodial abuse and suppress dissent. It examines marginalized communities’ exposure, impunity and surveillance, compares India with Britain and the United States, and calls for accountability and restorative justice. Developed through Liverpool–Delhi workshops in 2016–19, it bridges scholarship and public advocacy.

Laura Loomer eyes White House press secretary role after Katie Zacharia's exit

Katie Zacharia’s press-secretary tenure ended after five days, following criticism of her debut and scrutiny over her legal credentials; CNN reported President Donald Trump fired her, while an official called her departure a transition. Trump said he urged her to reconsider, and Laura Loomer quickly volunteered for the vacancy. Zacharia had failed California’s bar exam.

Sharad Navratri Day 7, 2026: What Maa Kalaratri teaches about fear, endings and new beginnings

Sharad Navratri’s seventh day, October 17, 2026, honors Maa Kalaratri, whose fierce form symbolizes courage and confronting endings, as astrologer Poonam Dutta urges reflection on identities tied to careers, relationships and social roles. Rather than rushing into change, devotees can examine fears of loss or uncertainty through prayer, meditation and journaling, while considering inherited family patterns.

One briefing, scrutiny over bar qualification preceded Katie Zacharia's exit

Katie Zacharia’s tenure as White House press secretary ended less than a week after President Trump hired her, following a halting first briefing, scrutiny over her attorney credentials after she failed California’s bar exam, and difficult Fox News interviews. Trump said he urged her to reconsider the role; Zacharia had been a prominent pro-Trump cable commentator.

Influencer’s 218-km overnight dash to Nepal hours before murder FIR under scanner

Police are tracing influencer Shraddha Dubey in Nepal after she and companions were reportedly seen near the border hours after cafe owner Shiva Sharma’s fatal fall, but before a murder FIR was filed. Investigators are retracing the 218-km route, checking vehicles and evidence, and coordinating with Nepal Police; warrants have been issued. Sharma’s family alleges harassment; Dubey says suicide.

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands'

Protests entered a fourth day in Tirana Friday, as police used tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators who threw stones, burned bins and tried to enter government offices; Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed “foreign hands.” Thousands seek his resignation over university conditions and tuition amid months-long unrest. Clashes left 156 injured and 160 detained.

US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after May Day call off Mexico's Baja Coast

Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific off Mexico’s Baja California coast Friday after a sinking vessel’s Mayday call, while 11 were believed missing. U.S. and Mexican crews searched west of Ensenada, finding debris but no boat; one survivor had a suspected shark bite, and two were critical. The area is a suspected migrant-smuggling route.

Dream, Valkyries to launch WNBA Finals journey from 'Ballhalla'

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries open their best-of-seven WNBA Finals Saturday in San Francisco after sweeping their semifinal opponents. Golden State has home-court advantage and swept Atlanta in three regular-season meetings, using perimeter shooting and interior defense. Atlanta last reached the Finals in 2013, while the second-year Valkyries make their first appearance ever.

Colombian government orders museum to remove LGBTQ, political works

Colombia’s right-wing government ordered the National Museum in Bogotá to remove dozens of works on LGBTQ rights, the country’s violent past and the 2016 FARC peace accord, prompting visitors to condemn an attack on memory. Culture Minister Paola Holguín defended the renovation as rejecting political indoctrination; President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office in August, has denounced “woke” culture.

Wildfire breaks out in California's Orange County

The Norte Fire has burned about 50 acres near San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California, with no evacuation warnings issued as of the latest update. Fire-map information places the blaze in the 3000 block of Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente. The report provides no further details about containment, injuries, or the fire’s cause.