10/10 portal 2026: 5 manifestation mistakes to avoid when setting your intentions

On October 10, 2026, the numerology-linked 10/10 portal coincides with October’s New Moon, prompting reflection on goals and fresh starts. Avoid vague intentions, expecting instant results, adopting others’ ambitions, neglecting action, or treating setbacks as rejection. Instead, define a meaningful goal, take one practical step within 24 hours, and remember the portal is not a scientifically established event.

HT Picks; New Reads

Uma Shukla’s *For Everything Left Unspoken* finds sacredness in ordinary life, exploring inherited and performed selves, memory, myth, belonging and pain without forcing resolution. It is joined by a study of Gujarat and Rajasthan’s stitched clothing and journalist Saeed Naqvi’s memoir of reporting across 110 countries. Together, they trace how culture and history shape identity.

Asad Rahmani: “We need to bring back vultures to restore ecological balance”

India’s bird populations are falling chiefly because habitats are destroyed and degraded, compounded by hunting and deaths from high-tension wires, wind turbines, glass buildings, pesticides and stray dogs. Grassland specialists are especially vulnerable, while vulture losses threaten ecological balance and public health. The conservationist urges policy changes, safer infrastructure, habitat protection and public awareness.

Review: The First House by Avni Doshi

Avni Doshi’s *The First House* examines a marriage’s collapse and the family wounds it exposes through a financially dependent writer’s shame, helplessness, and dissociation after her husband leaves. Its strongest insights concern money, motherhood, creative work, and Jain family dynamics, though its symbolism sometimes feels overworked. Doshi’s second novel follows Booker-shortlisted *Girl in White Cotton*.

Review: Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings by Jared Diamon

Diamond’s book asks when leaders make a difference, finding impact shaped by ability, timing, luck and circumstance. Biographies of Seretse Khama and Rachel Carson, plus experiments on executives and rulers, explore leadership’s effects but offer no definitive answer. Spanning politics, business and sports, it is entertaining, though less persuasive than his Pulitzer-winning *Guns, Germs and Steel*.

Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins

Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa face challengers at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon, where 55,000 will race and favorable conditions could produce records. Kiplimo, whose 2:00:28 is the third-fastest marathon ever, seeks another title, while Feysa faces Tokyo champion Brigid Kosgei, who beat her in March. Kenya’s Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia’s Milkesa Mengesha strengthen the field, at a race where world records have fallen.

Trump-Putin deal: How much diesel will Russia supply to the US?

Trump says Russia will supply the United States millions of tons of diesel to lower fuel costs before November’s midterms, reversing U.S. pressure over Ukraine. Treasury issued a license exempting shipments loaded by Friday from sanctions until April 2027. Ukraine and Democrats condemned the deal as helping Moscow prolong its war, while global energy disruptions keep prices high.

Trump strikes major diesel deal with Russia amid soaring US fuel prices

Trump announced a US-Russia deal for nearly five million tonnes of diesel, with Washington temporarily authorizing purchases through April 7 to lower prices before midterm elections. Analysts doubted supplies could cool markets, while Ukraine’s president said easing sanctions would aid Moscow. The deal also complicates a US law requiring tariffs on Russian energy buyers, though Trump can waive them.

Seeing 1010 everywhere? What angel-number followers believe it means on October 10

The October 10 New Moon, occurring at 11:50 a.m. EDT, has prompted spiritual followers to connect the date with the 10/10 manifestation portal, a symbolic opportunity to set intentions rather than a guaranteed sign of change. In numerology, 10:10 represents fresh starts and growth; noticing it can inspire practical reflection, though attention to patterns may explain why it stands out.

Guardians' Gavin Williams starting Game 5 vs. White Sox after closing Game 4

Gavin Williams will start Saturday’s Game 5 for Cleveland against Chicago, after closing Thursday’s win; manager Vogt said he has recovered. Williams struck out 11 in Game 2 and can go deep. Sean Burke, who beat Williams in relief, starts for Chicago. Series is tied after the White Sox won the first two games.

Texans, Titans eye elusive first win in AFC So

Winless Tennessee and Houston meet Sunday in Nashville, with both 0-4 teams desperate to reverse their starts and the Titans seeking to end a 10-game division skid. Tennessee ranks second-last in scoring and last in total offense, while Houston’s defense has slumped and its running game ranks 30th. The Texans have won three straight meetings.

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' expands with new prequel series 'Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos'

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” expands with “Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos,” a Paramount prequel following teenage Avatar Kuruk as he faces an angry teacher, pirates and spirits while helping the world. Creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko announced it at New York Comic Con; no release date is set. The franchise features four elemental nations.

US coach Emma Hayes is looking to reframe women's soccer through a female lens

U.S. coach Emma Hayes is reshaping women’s soccer around female athletes’ needs, changing training, development and care across the sport rather than focusing only on victories. Her WNT Way and herLENS conference addressed female physiology and performance as the team prepares to face world champion Spain. Research partnerships aim to close women’s gap in sports science.

Huntington Beach hit by tsunami waves? Truth behind viral video

Viral footage of large waves in Huntington Beach does not show a tsunami: California received no tsunami warning after a powerful Friday-morning earthquake struck Panama. The waves were caused by high tides and ocean swells linked to Tropical Storm Rachel, which also flooded Newport Beach. Tsunami alerts covered several coastal areas in Central and South America, plus Easter Island.

October New Moon 2026: Dates, timings and astrological significance

The October 2026 New Moon occurs Saturday, October 10, at 15:50 UTC (11:50 a.m. EDT; 8:50 a.m. PDT), offering a Libra moment for reflection. Libra is associated with balance, relationships and fairness, though astrology is not science. The Moon appears dark until a crescent emerges; First Quarter arrives October 18, with the Full Moon on October 26.

Mohali: Automobile company told to repair defective scooter, refund ₹86k if it fails

The district commission ordered Ola to repair Munna Ali’s defective scooter within 30 days or refund ₹85,999 with 6% interest and pay ₹25,000 compensation. Its motor developed abnormal noise, but the scooter remained at Ola’s Phase-2 service centre unrepaired for over two months. Purchased in July 2024, it led the commission to find deficient service.

Last day of Pitru Paksha 2026: Here's what you carry forward from your ancestors

Mahalaya Amavasya, falling on October 10, 2026, concludes Pitru Paksha and invites people to honour ancestors through rituals, gratitude and reflection on what they hope to pass on. Sadhguru says remembrance can extend beyond family to generations whose knowledge shaped everyday life. The observance encourages learning family histories and recognising traditions, skills and stories inherited from those before us.

Who is Katie Zacharia? Meet Trump’s potential new press secretary

President Donald Trump has offered conservative commentator and attorney Katie Zacharia the White House press secretary job, according to reports published October 9, 2026; if she accepts, she will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left in August. Zacharia, a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, has worked in law, government communications and conservative media.

Meet Katie Zacharia's husband Tyler Zacharia and their children

President Donald Trump offered conservative commentator Katie Zacharia the White House press secretary job, an administration official told AFP Friday, though it is unclear whether she accepted. Zacharia is married to film producer Tyler Zacharia, an executive producer of *The Irishman*, *Roofman* and *Countdown*. Married since 2011, they have four children and live in California.

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty questionable with ankle and foot injuries for Patriots game

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is questionable against New England Sunday with ankle and foot injuries, though Kubiak said he will do his best to play. Receiver Jalen Nailor and lineman Trey Zuhn III are out, while Dont’e Thornton Jr. remains on injured reserve. Las Vegas ranks last in rushing, averaging 3.13 yards per carry.

Haryana farmer leaders flag slow lifting, false moisture readings

Jind paddy growers allege delayed procurement, slow stock lifting, bag shortages and conflicting moisture readings that could trigger rejection or ₹200–300 per quintal in deductions; farmer union BKU (Charuni) also opposes sending government paddy to mills before weighing, citing transparency risks. Officials promised additional operations and action; the deputy commissioner inspected Safidon. Procurement began September 29; allegations remain unverified.

Fire, NYCFC meet with major Eastern Conference playoff ramifications

Chicago Fire, fourth in the East, host ninth-place NYCFC Saturday as Chicago pursues a top seed and the visitors seek a wild-card berth. The Fire have won two straight; New York is winless in three but unbeaten in 10 regular-season meetings, beating Chicago 3-1 in July. Nicolas Fernandez Mercau leads NYCFC with 15 goals.

Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America's oldest Black churches

Williamsburg celebrated the reconstruction of First Baptist Church, founded in 1776 by enslaved and free African Americans despite laws barring gatherings. Archaeologists uncovered its meetinghouse foundation and 62 graves in 2021, prompting rebuilding at the site. Destroyed by a tornado, rebuilt, then turned into a parking lot, the church’s return reclaims a neglected chapter of Black American history.

Panama earthquake videos show people fleeing buildings as tremors hit

A tsunami warning was issued Friday for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, shaking buildings and sending residents into streets. The shallow quake hit near Pitaloza Arriba, close to the southern coast; tremors were also felt in Colombia. Authorities were assessing possible damage, but immediate impact details remained unavailable.

Moldova to change laws to produce arms for itself, parliament head says

Moldova’s government plans legislation enabling domestic production of dual-use weapons, including drones, to strengthen its defences, Parliament Chairman Igor Grosu said, adding that the country would not arm Ukraine. He cited 88 airspace violations since Russia’s 2022 invasion and said protection requires investment in radar, equipment, personnel and infrastructure. Moldova seeks EU membership by 2030 amid risks.

Is Hawaii under a tsunami warning after Panama earthquake? Latest US updates

Hawaii officials assessed a possible tsunami threat after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near Panama on October 9, 2026, but the threat to the islands remained unclear, and no immediate action was requested. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential impacts closer to the quake, while Oahu Emergency Management issued an information statement.

Swimming-South Africa's Coetze breaks men's 50m backstroke short-course world record

South Africa’s Pieter Coetze broke the 50m backstroke short-course world record Friday, swimming 22.09 seconds at a World Aquatics World Cup meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He lowered Kliment Kolesnikov’s 22.11 mark, set in 2022, while Kolesnikov finished sixth. The record is Coetze’s first, adding to his 100m backstroke title; the event debuts at the 2028 Olympics.

Isaias closes in on the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane Friday, threatening Alabama’s coast and Florida’s Panhandle with dangerous surge, winds and flooding ahead of expected nighttime landfall. Residents prepared as coastal areas ordered evacuations and officials warned of outages and fuel shortages. Forecast to weaken inland, the storm could bring heavy rain across the Southeast and beyond.

Public safety, past lapses: Why Delhi Police denied CJP permission for protest

Delhi Police denied the Cockroach Janta Party permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, citing short notice, earlier violations and public-safety concerns; applications, it said, must be filed 10 days beforehand. Police said restrictions protect protesters, residents and commuters from crowding and traffic disruption, pointing to July demonstrations that allegedly exceeded permits and triggered disorder.

FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

An Omani FlyDubai co-pilot planned to seize a Tel Aviv-bound plane and crash it into Israel’s main airport terminal, causing maximum casualties, UAE authorities said; inspired by 9/11, he acted alone. He attacked the captain midflight, but passengers subdued him and reserve pilots landed safely in Saudi Arabia; prior checks had revealed no warning signs.