Zuckerberg reveals uncertainty behind Meta’s $200 billion AI push as investors await returns

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted the company could spend up to $200 billion on AI infrastructure without knowing whether its products would succeed, underscoring uncertainty behind its bid to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic. Wang acknowledged success was uncertain. Meta’s model and Muse assistant will test returns as investors scrutinize rising costs and weak cash flow.

Why has NFL suspended Montez Sweat? When can the Bears' DE return from suspension? Explained

The NFL suspended Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay after a violation of its performance-enhancing substances policy, sidelining him against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and New England Patriots next Thursday. The league has not disclosed details. Sweat is eligible to return October 23, after the Bears’ Week 7 matchup.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says; lower lobe of right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a successful operation without complications. The 71-year-old underwent scheduled thoracic surgery after doctors found a lung nodule during a checkup; testing confirmed the diagnosis, and he awoke normally. Adenocarcinoma begins in glandular cells and can affect multiple organs.

Why are the Rams releasing Harrison Mevis? Reason explained as Los Angeles signs Blake Grupe to

The Rams are replacing Harrison Mevis with Blake Grupe after missed and blocked kicks contributed to a 37-34 overtime loss to Buffalo, leaving Los Angeles 2-3. Mevis missed a 50-yarder and saw his 48-yard overtime attempt blocked; coach Sean McVay called the kicking “not even close to good enough.” Mevis is 5-of-9 this season, while Grupe brings prior NFL experience.

Penn State, winless in the Big 10, is looking for answers up front with trip to Michigan looming

Penn State’s rushing struggles dominate the buildup to Michigan, as Matt Campbell and Taylor Mouser weigh lineup and scheme changes to establish an identity and secure their first conference win. The Nittany Lions managed just 116 yards over their past two games and have produced few explosive runs. Mouser’s background includes coaching Iowa State backs.

No lights, no friends: Cuban youth grapple with loneliness

Havana’s blackouts, economic hardship and dwindling leisure options are deepening young Cubans’ isolation and accelerating desire to leave, as friends emigrate and venues close. Some seek refuge at a generator-powered bar, playing dominoes or video games; others gather outdoors to dance. Low incomes and US energy restrictions compound a crisis reshaping youth life across Cuba.

Sharad Navratri Day 3 of 2026: Here's what Maa Chandraghanta brings for spiritual seekers

Sharad Navratri’s Day 3, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, honors Maa Chandraghanta, who represents courage and protection and urges devotees to speak, set boundaries and quiet self-doubt instead of people-pleasing. Poonam Dutta links the day with Venus, tied to relationships and approval, and recommends prayer, meditation or journaling; these are beliefs, not scientific or mental-health advice.

Booms heard near Saudi Aramco headquarters as Houthi conflict escalates

Explosions were heard near Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran on Tuesday, with sources reporting a strike, fire and evacuation, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis escalated attacks. The company made no comment, while the Saudi-led coalition said intercepted missile fragments fell in a residential area. The attacks follow fighting in Yemen and Houthi strikes on Saudi sites.

Chandigarh: 3,300 drunk driving fines in 1st 9 months

UT police have issued 3,300 drunk-driving challans by October, nearing 2025’s annual record of 3,716, and will intensify checks before the festive season. More than 2,500 violations were detected since May as checkpoints and weekend drives increased; Saturday’s operation yielded 86 challans. Offenders face fines, imprisonment and licence suspension. Enforcement resumed in 2022 after a Covid-era pause.

Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder

Davis, 63, received a minimum 40-year sentence for ordering Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, likely ensuring he dies in prison. Prosecutors said the former Los Angeles gang leader retaliated after his nephew was beaten; Davis denied guilt at trial and plans to appeal. Shakur, 25, was a defining hip-hop icon, and his killing remained a notorious cold case.

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, brings in state police amid scrutiny over 2024 rape allegations

Cornell has suspended fraternity parties through 2026-27 and will involve New York State Police in campus sexual-crime investigations, responding to criticism over its handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape at Chi Phi. President Michael Kotlikoff also announced emergency chapter suspensions, added survivor support and prevention programs, and commissioned an independent review; criminal charges have not been filed.

Katie Zacharia's bar exam details, law degree, sparks questions; what Pepperdine said

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over whether she passed a bar exam or holds a law license, after a report found no licensing record; she denies misrepresenting her credentials, saying she practiced transaction law. Pepperdine confirms she earned a JD in 2011, and her résumé lists work at Zhong Lun in Beijing through 2013.

Watchdog chief says urgent to find remaining Assad-era chemical weapons

Chemical weapons watchdog chief Sabrina Dallafior urged Syria’s new authorities to urgently locate and secure remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s weapons program, citing proliferation risks, as the OPCW verified destruction of 42 chemical aerial bombs—the first such destruction since 2014. Syria regained OPCW standing in July after suspension over sarin and chlorine attacks during war.

Anirban Lahiri urges people to 'chill out' amid 'dynamic' LIV 2.0 situation

Anirban Lahiri will delay deciding his playing future until LIV Golf’s bankruptcy process clarifies whether LIV 2.0 can proceed, calling the situation dynamic and expecting clarity in six weeks. Focused on upcoming events, he says family interests will guide his choice. Several players reportedly plan exits, while the DP World Tour bars LIV 2.0 contract holders from its 2027 circuit.

Laagi Chhoote Na director Anand Tiwari: After Laalo and Hanuman Ansh, small films now have big hopes

Former science teacher Anand Kumar Tiwari believes independent films can reach wider audiences when culturally rooted stories, music and honest filmmaking outweigh star power. His debut feature, *Laagi Chhoote Na*, is a triangular romance exploring interfaith love and honour killing, with music developed over six months. Tiwari filmed in Sonbhadra, Lucknow and Jaipur after teaching for 16 years.

MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’

MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned Iran is expanding attacks in Britain toward military sites, saying the suspected plot against RAF Fairford was “not unique”; Tehran denies involvement. More than 50 people have been arrested over Iran-linked plots in the past year, and McCallum said Russia and Iran are escalating hybrid threats. Police found gasoline in vans near the U.S.-run base.

Ben Kohles bets on himself by going to Japan and closes in on a PGA Tour card

Ben Kohles’s Japan gamble strengthened his bid for a 2027 PGA Tour card, as his 17th-place Baycurrent Classic finish lifted him to No. 80 in FedEx Cup standings, with four of five fall events scheduled. The roundup notes Vaughn Taylor’s emotional Champions Tour playoff win and Jackson Koivun’s rise; Kohles had entered the season with conditional status.

Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments

Iran appears to target vessels transferring oil near the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting energy shipments, as Saudi-led forces renewed airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, Tuesday. The strikes followed an evacuation warning, while Houthi officials threatened retaliation against Riyadh. The tensions include alleged Iranian plots in Britain, Israeli raids in Ramallah, and Gaza violence.

PSG coach Luis Enrique says Man City deserved trophies, despite financial breach ruling

PSG coach Luis Enrique hopes Manchester City avoids having titles stripped after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, saying its trophies were earned on the pitch. City faces fines, points deductions or expulsion and has appealed. The case concerns allegedly misleading financial information from 2009–18, when City won three titles; players say they remain focused.

Report accuses ArcelorMittal of Liberia land grabs, water pollution

A report alleges ArcelorMittal grabbed farmers’ land and found contaminated water in Liberia’s iron-ore region, claims the company disputes. Mediators counted 694 farmers awaiting compensation and 160 uncounted; tests found lead in all 37 water samples, reaching 63 times WHO guidance, and elevated fluoride in 19. Farmers seek $4 million. Liberia is resource-rich but poor.

Selma Blair's multiple sclerosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome diagnoses in focus amid Delta Airlines row

Selma Blair’s representatives called the incident a medical emergency after she was accused of punching a flight attendant, biting a passenger and trying to open a Delta plane door; her attorney said missed doses of medication for neurological symptoms made her actions unintentional. Blair, 54, was released on bond Monday. She has multiple sclerosis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

DOJ arrests two, seizes 187 devices in North Korean laptop farm crackdown in Texas

DOJ arrested two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers use stolen identities for U.S. jobs, earning at least $3 million, and charged 10 China-based operators. The scheme hit 70-plus companies, compromised 25 Americans’ identities and prompted FBI searches of 40 Texas laptop farms; agents seized 187 devices. Washington has long warned of such schemes.

Why is Raphinha not playing today vs Galatasaray? Is Barcelona star injured? Know reason

Barcelona will miss captain Raphinha against Galatasaray on Tuesday after a right-thigh injury sustained on international duty, sidelining the Champions League opener’s two-goal scorer and league Golden Boot leader. Tests found a small muscle edema; Hansi Flick said it was not serious but needed care. Dani Olmo is expected to lead the attack, and Raphinha could return against Betis.

Trump calls Sophie Cunningham a ‘beautiful young woman’, says WNBA star could boost attendance

At an Ohio rally, President Donald Trump praised Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s appearance and joked she could boost a team’s attendance more than its scoring, while discussing transgender athletes in women’s sports. Cunningham, who has advocated protecting women athletes, has not directly responded. She is a free agent after averaging 7.9 points in 2026.

Saudi-led coalition struck oil facilities west of Yemen’s capital, Houthi-run broadcaster says

Saudi-led forces launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, Tuesday after warning civilians to leave an oil-company site, escalating a conflict fueled by rebel attacks on the kingdom. The strikes followed missile and drone attacks, including at Riyadh’s airport, while fighting intensified near Taiz and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, vital to shipping and oil.

Odisha Cabinet approves free textbooks for 28.7 lakh students, ₹500-crore urban drainage scheme

Odisha’s Cabinet approved free textbooks for 28.7 lakh secondary students and a five-year, Rs 500-crore urban drainage programme to reduce flooding, among 16 Tuesday approvals. The Rs 284.07-crore scheme covers Classes 9–10 students not already eligible, amid controversy over more than 1,600 errors in books. Also approved: a Keonjhar disaster-recovery centre and Tel river storage project.

Russia says arrested Japanese journalist on spying charges

Russia arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on espionage suspicions, alleging he gathered information about Russian defences, officials said Tuesday. The Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent, accredited by Moscow’s Foreign Ministry, was detained on Sakhalin and placed in pre-trial custody; conviction carries up to 20 years. The case reflects tensions over the Kuril Islands and Russia’s recent arrests of foreigners.

Why is the US housing market struggling? Sales rise 1.5% as prices hit record $417,500

U.S. existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September to a 3.99-million rate, beating forecasts, but remained below 4 million for a second month as affordability worsened. Sales fell 2.2% year over year; mortgage rates reached 7.40%, while prices hit a September record of $417,500. Inventory increased to 1.60 million, but homes stayed listed longer, signaling weak demand.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, faces sentencing Tuesday and life without parole; prosecutors seek the maximum, while his lawyer plans an appeal. Davis is the only person charged and convicted. His memoir described arranging the shooting after a conflict; Shakur died six days after being shot in Las Vegas.

Three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs may join Bharatiya Janata Party today

Three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs—Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh and Vinod Chaturvedi—will join the BJP in Amethi Wednesday, bolstering its outreach ahead of Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 assembly elections. BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary and Smriti Irani will attend. Expelled in 2025 after cross-voting for BJP in 2024, Singh cited ideological differences; the three represent Awadh and Bundelkhand.