Meta's Q3 profits dip nearly 50% after $18 billion legal settlement

Meta beat third-quarter 2026 revenue expectations, but profit fell to $9.86 billion after a $9.9 billion charge tied to an $18 billion settlement with nearly all U.S. states. A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion over 43 million consumer-protection violations. The company spent $35 billion on capital expenditures as it expands AI.

Pisces Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Pisces should slow down, protect energy and make arrangements before seeking privacy today; clear updates can prevent loved ones and colleagues from misreading the pause. Prioritize creative work, set realistic limits, and check small expenses before they accumulate. Movement and rest may help. The forecast cites the Aquarius Moon, retrograde Saturn and Sade Sati.

Aquarius Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Aquarius may feel more visible today but should avoid rushing to answer, overcommitting or mistaking activity for progress; choose one priority and judge opportunities by realistic capacity. In relationships, ask before interpreting a quieter response, while work and money benefit from checks, confirmed resources and caution around speculation. Maintain routines; the Moon in Aquarius foregrounds personal priorities.

Capricorn Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Capricorns should check figures, explain plans clearly, and avoid rushed spending or sharp replies, as family expectations and money choices shape today. In relationships, listen before offering solutions; at work, advance prepared tasks and clarify costs. Plan purchases, record expenses, eat properly, and take breaks. Astrologically, the Moon and Rahu are in Aquarius; Jupiter supports agreements.

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Sagittarius should turn restlessness into manageable action, starting with a useful call, errand or task rather than trying to finish everything. Clear communication can steady relationships and advance work, while spending requires confirmed figures and health benefits from gentle movement and pauses. The Aquarius Moon favors initiative; retrograde Rahu, Ketu and Saturn counsel checking details.

Libra Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Libra should focus on one worthwhile creative idea today, without measuring progress against others or accepting every group plan. Keep enjoyment manageable, make room for private work, and respond gently to children or partners. Career gains favor steady effort and clear recommendations; budget social costs, protect breaks, and review preferences as retrograde planets emphasize priorities.

Virgo Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Virgos can smooth the day by finishing one recurring nuisance first, keeping their routines practical and leaving room for commitments; completion, not ambitious planning, can build confidence. Set boundaries around family and partnership duties, communicate at work, review bills and reconsider purchases. Keep habits simple, protecting breaks and sleep. Astrology suggests possibilities, not guaranteed outcomes.

Leo Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Leo’s day favors cooperation without surrendering judgment, as partnerships come into focus; clarify what others can offer and agree on terms before committing. In love, listen carefully and keep expectations realistic; at work, define responsibilities and authority. Review shared expenses, avoid speculation, choose steady exercise and protect rest. Saturn underscores shared obligations.

Cancer Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Cancer should move carefully today, checking facts before reacting to unclear messages or changing plans, while keeping responsibilities manageable. Allow extra time for travel and review work thoroughly; favor gentle conversation and flexibility at home. Clarify shared charges and postpone confusing investments. The horoscope attributes this outlook to planetary influences, recommending rest, routine and confidence matched to capacity.

Gemini Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Gemini’s day favors wider perspective and practical planning, helping you move beyond familiar problems without chasing every possibility. Seek guidance, but adapt it wisely. In love, listen before advising; at work, connect ideas to examples and check requirements. Review budgets before spending, and give a mind room to settle; the Moon’s ninth-house placement favors learning.

Taurus Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Taurus can improve today by clarifying work priorities, resolving confusion early, and allowing travel buffers; effort may help, but recognition is not assured. Coordinate household duties with family and consult your partner before changing plans. Track payments and shared costs, while protecting breaks and posture. Aquarius’s tenth-house Moon emphasizes professional responsibilities and visible conduct.

Aries Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026

Aries should seek help today, keep independent judgment and avoid rushed commitments around property or spending. Conversations with colleagues, friends or a partner may clarify plans; confirm resources, costs and dates, and keep alternatives for travel. Students and workers benefit from collaboration. Make time to unwind. Moon in Aquarius, retrograde Venus and Saturn frame the day.

Horoscope Today, October 22, 2026, read predictions for all sun signs

October 22’s horoscope urges pauses and practical planning, suggesting these may reshape work decisions and emotional relationships. Across the zodiac, signs should set boundaries, communicate clearly, and balance intuition with guidance; career progress favors collaboration, discipline, and strategies, while love benefits from patience, trust, and effort. Kishori Sud’s forecast frames reflection as the day’s theme.

Full Moon October 2026: Know the best time to witness the day in the US

The Hunter’s Moon peaks at 12:11 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2026, with the best U.S. viewing on October 25 as it rises near sunset, just days before Halloween. Watch from a dark, open spot facing east; it will look nearly full on nearby nights. Its name reflects autumn hunting traditions, while astrology associates it with Taurus–Scorpio themes.

Israeli forces release Brad Lander with warning after West Bank detention

Congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives near Bethlehem, then released with a warning; dozens of volunteers were held. Organizers called it solidarity, while Israel said harvesting near a settlement required coordination and accused Lander of seeking confrontation. Lander, a former city comptroller, is running for Congress.

Indian national among injured as drone debris kills two near Saudi oilfield

Saudi Arabia said debris from an intercepted drone struck a contractor’s vehicle near the Shaybah oilfield Wednesday, killing Filipino and Nepali nationals and injuring Pakistani and Indian nationals. The vehicle caught fire outside the facility, but oil operations were unaffected. Air defenses intercepted the drone targeting an Aramco processing facility amid Houthi-Saudi conflict in Yemen.

UAE nominates official to lead UN

The UAE nominated Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general Wednesday, joining a contest without a frontrunner after all seven candidates drew multiple Security Council vetoes in the latest straw poll. Senegal’s Macky Sall withdrew, while Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan remains a contender. The council recommends a candidate for General Assembly confirmation; Guterres’s term ends in 2026.

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Russia agreed in principle to resume three-way negotiations with the United States and Ukraine after Nov. 10, reviving peace talks stalled since February. Adviser Yuri Ushakov said Putin made the commitment after meeting U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Talks would address postwar security; previous rounds yielded little beyond prisoner exchanges as attacks continued.

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States ordered non-essential embassy staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia as near-daily Houthi attacks intensify, the State Department said Wednesday, citing personnel safety. A drone targeting the Shaybah oil field was intercepted, but falling debris killed two people and injured two. The attacks have escalated since Yemen’s four-year truce collapsed in June.

Visitor killed by piece of roof blown off Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home in Arizona

Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Arizona desert home, remains closed after Brazilian visitor Rogério Renato Mateucci, 55, was killed when high winds tore plexiglass roofing from the property last week. Struck Friday, he died instantly as gusts reached 38 mph. The UNESCO-listed 1937 compound, once Wright’s winter home and teaching laboratory, draws 100,000 visitors annually; reopening plans remain unclear.

Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin 'humanitarian'

US envoy Steve Witkoff faced backlash after calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” while thanking him for releasing American Stephen Hubbard, detained for years after arrest in Ukraine. Senator Thom Tillis condemned the remark; Trump brushed it off, while Vice President JD Vance defended it as diplomacy. The Kremlin said Russia was open to peace talks.

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion after jury finds over 43 million violations

Meta was ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found more than 43 million violations of state consumer-protection law, citing misleading statements about user data, privacy, hate speech and content moderation. Rooted in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the case followed a two-week trial. Meta has paid billions in prior settlements.

Elon Musk responds after Kara Swisher says he could be probed if Trump loses midterms

Kara Swisher warned Democrats could renew investigations into Elon Musk’s companies if they win Congress in the midterms, claiming he might have been jailed under a Harris presidency. Musk responded on X: “Message received.” His companies face federal scrutiny involving Tesla safety, xAI emissions and SEC scrutiny of X. Swisher is a veteran technology reporter.

Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after tests confirmed his lung cancer had not spread, Vatican doctors said Wednesday, following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff recovered and resumed public appearances. Doctors said the cancer was found incidentally during abdominal examinations, and surgery can be sufficient when tumors are detected early.

A daughter comes home, Bengalis celebrate, and the 48 minutes that mark a moment of divine power

Durga Pujo celebrates Maa Durga’s homecoming, blending devotion with the joy and sadness of welcoming and bidding farewell to a beloved daughter. Shashthi’s Bel-tree folklore and Saptami offerings lead to Ashtami’s 48-minute Sandhi Pujo, honoring her fierce Chamunda form; Navami begins the farewell, culminating in Bijoya Dashami’s Sindoor Khela and immersion. Beliefs differ between communities.

In the Mexican town that makes emblematic Day of the Dead garlands

Huixcolotla’s papel picado makers preserve a Mexican craft as demand surges before Day of the Dead, supplying hand-cut decorations worldwide despite industrial competition. About three-quarters of the town’s 17,000 residents produce the perforated tissue paper for festival altars and year-round celebrations. The tradition began locally in the late 19th century, evolving from farmworkers’ bark-paper designs.

Five vendors fined for illegal cigarette sales in Chandigarh

Five vendors were fined ₹5,500 in Chandigarh on Wednesday for tobacco-law violations during a joint drive that destroyed 255 packets of loose cigarettes worth ₹34,500 and seized imported cigarettes worth ₹3,300 for lacking mandatory health warnings. Three were in Manimajra, two in Sector 16. Permanent task-force raids will continue to promote awareness and enforce COTPA and PECA.

Chandigarh Golf League: Mulligans top Group A; Pirates, Aces, Hawks through to knockouts

Defending champions The Mulligans topped Group A unbeaten in the GB Realty Chandigarh Golf League 2026, while GD Aces earned a knockout place with a 6-1 victory over Swinging Samurai. Mulligans finished on 24 points, beating Soaring Eagles 5.5-1.5 and edging Pirates of the Green through their head-to-head win. Other knockout berths remain undecided.

Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Mohali stadium set for hockey finals after ₹9-cr revamp

Mohali will host both semifinals and the final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 following a ₹9-crore upgrade to the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium. The October 27–November 5 tournament, shared with Jalandhar, features six teams and free entry; Punjab is investing ₹25 crore and pursuing a 2030 Hockey World Cup bid.

Maradona doctor was made 'scapegoat' for his death, Argentine court told

Luque’s lawyers told a court Wednesday that the doctor was innocent and a “scapegoat” in Diego Maradona’s 2020 death, arguing his heart attack was acute and unforeseeable; prosecutors seek 12 years, accusing him of inaction despite warning signs. Seven workers face negligence charges. Maradona, 60, died during recovery after surgery, amid dispute over heart problems.