Daniel Vogelbach gives Brewers fans ‘Stacy’s Mom’ performance during World Series celebrations

Brewers hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach stole the spotlight at Milwaukee’s World Series celebration, singing “Stacy’s Mom” during Friday’s parade and carrying on after the music stopped. Fans praised his enthusiasm, while others joked he was a “vibe guy”; Vogelbach previously used “Milkshake” as walk-up music. His coaching helped Milwaukee score 59 playoff runs, batting .262.

Iran says multiple oil tankers strike mines, catch fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz while using routes it called unauthorized; one carried more than two million barrels. Britain separately reported a tanker struck by an unidentified projectile, with its crew safe, but its link to Iran’s claim remains unclear amid tensions.

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Basu’s humorous account of motherhood explores raising two half-Indian daughters from toddlerhood as they approach school age, confronting postpartum depression, anxiety, panic and inherited family habits. Alongside vulnerable reflections, she shares comic strategies for everyday parenting—from managing children’s artwork to defusing sibling fights—making her musings resonate with parents, children and anyone shaped by family life.

November Monthly Horoscope 2026: 4 zodiac signs that should rethink their spending habits

November 2026’s astrology urges careful budgeting and restrained holiday spending, particularly for Taurus, Libra, Scorpio and Aquarius. The Scorpio New Moon on November 9 and Mercury and Venus turning direct November 13 spotlight priorities, while the Gemini Full Moon November 24 may reveal expenses or shared bills. Astrologers recommend reviewing budgets and avoiding impulsive moves.

Nabaarun Barooah: ‘We can never reconstruct the past perfectly’

The author’s *Land of the Eastern Light* challenges the idea that Assam’s history began with the Ahoms, recovering kingdoms and links to Indian civilisation. Drawing on inscriptions, chronicles, sites and oral traditions, he highlights Bhaskaravarman and revisits Kamakhya and Bakhtiyar Khilji’s defeat, arguing colonial and regionalist narratives obscured Assam’s past and cast it as peripheral.

Review: The Seekers by Gautamiputra Kamble

Kamble’s *The Seekers*, translated from Marathi by Sirius J Libeiro, follows quests for people, words, histories, knowledge and freedom to challenge social and religious hierarchies and received wisdom. Its unresolved endings invite reflection on silence, identity, fear and the unknown. First published as *Parivrajak* in 2004, the collection blends Buddhist thought with myth and metaphor.

Review: When We Are Strangers by Vazira Zamindar and Sarnath Banerjee

When We Are Strangers, by historian Vazira Zamindar and artist Sarnath Banerjee, turns a Buddha-statue heist into an appeal for anti-colonial solidarity and unity today. Set during the Khudai Khidmatgar movement, it depicts the Qissa Khwani massacre and friendship between Bacha Khan and Gandhi. Collage art and archival material enrich this call to resist division.

FATF chief: Pakistan taking measures to counter terror financing

Pakistan will undergo a future evaluation by the Asia Pacific Group (APG) as it continues reforms to counter terror financing, FATF President Giles Thomson said, declining to reveal confidential plenary discussions. India raised Pakistan’s failure to act against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. Pakistan completed a FATF action plan and left the grey list in October 2022.

British king reflects on colonial atrocities in Guyana

King Charles honored soldiers and paused at a colonial-era execution site in Guyana, acknowledging a past amid calls for an apology for slavery and colonial abuses. He stopped short of apologizing, which only the British government can do, while promoting climate action and praising Guyana’s forest conservation. His tour concludes at a summit addressing reparations.

Colston Loveland appears on Bears injury report ahead of Seahawks clash

Chicago’s injury worries are mounting before Monday’s Seattle game, with tight end Colston Loveland limited Thursday by a neck issue and backup running back Kyle Monangai likely to miss a fourth straight game after sitting out with a toe injury. Loveland has 26 catches, 244 yards and two touchdowns this season; updates are expected Saturday.

Wall Street tumbles to worst day since June

US stocks fell sharply Friday, suffering their worst session since June as technology shares tumbled, with Nasdaq down 2.86%, S&P 500 1.84% and Dow 1.10%. Intel plunged nearly 30% after a weak revenue forecast, while Amazon and chipmakers also slid. Defensive shares gained as volatility rose; Nasdaq approached its worst month since March 2025, 8.5% below its record.

Nasdaq 100 falls nearly 4%, Intel shares tumble roughly 30% amid AI spending concerns

US stocks plunged Friday as disappointing technology earnings and soaring AI costs intensified doubts that massive investments will deliver promised returns, with the Nasdaq 100 sliding nearly 4% and Intel tumbling about 30%. The S&P 500 fell 2.1%, as $750 billion in planned AI spending and weaker core businesses unsettled investors; Bitcoin sank after Binance’s hack.

Rapper DMC involved in Los Angeles car crash

Run-DMC rapper Darryl McDaniels was a passenger in an SUV involved in a collision with a garbage truck on Los Angeles’ 105 Freeway on Friday, October 30, according to information shared with TMZ. He was not driving, and the crash occurred in the West Athens neighborhood. The developing report has provided no further details.

US Court upholds NFL Sunday Ticket class action verdict, orders new trial on $4.7 billion damages

An appeals court upheld the jury’s finding that the NFL violated antitrust law through Sunday Ticket, but ordered a new trial to recalculate the $4.7 billion award. The 2024 verdict followed claims package pricing restricted competition and protected local broadcasters. Filed in 2015 against the NFL and DirecTV, the case remains unresolved; the league denied wrongdoing.

Strikes blamed on Houthis target Yemen presidential palace

Houthi rebels fired two missiles at the presidential palace in Aden on Friday, with ambulances seen entering the compound, as Saudi forces reported intercepting Houthi drones and missiles. The attacks intensify fighting affecting Yemen’s government-held south and Saudi Arabia. Aden has faced strikes since war reignited in July, following a 2022 ceasefire that eased conflict.

Fire breaks out at former railroad station in Middletown, PA; building collapses

A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a former railroad station at 39 Wilson Street in Middletown, Pennsylvania, badly damaging the wooden building and causing most of the structure to collapse as firefighters worked to control the flames. Multiple fire companies responded to the blaze, which remains a developing story; additional information was not immediately available.

Military solutions not working, give diplomacy a chance: Jaishankar at G20

India’s S. Jaishankar told G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta that military solutions cannot resolve global crises and diplomacy must be given a chance, urging protection of seafarers and freedom of navigation. He warned attacks threaten fuel, food and fertilizer supplies, disproportionately affecting the Global South, and called for resilient connectivity amid conflicts and supply-chain disruptions.

Audits, SOPs after stormy 2025 season preceded chopper crash near Joshimath

Six people were killed when a helicopter crashed near Joshimath on Friday, the first pilgrimage-sector accident since 2026 safety measures took effect; investigators have not established the cause. The crash renews concern over Char Dham flights, as an AAIB report urged supervised hill-flying and earlier investigations cited bad weather, limited valley experience and weak monitoring.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on October 31, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi’s October 31–November 1 events span Halloween, visual arts, music, theatre, comedy and community gatherings. Horrorcon India anchors the calendar at Okhla’s NSIC Exhibition Grounds, while IIC Experience 2026 brings exhibitions and performances to Lodhi Estate. Other options include Jashn-e-Noor, a Ghalib tribute, book meet-up, bird walk and flea market, with free or ticketed entry.

NITI Aayog vice-chairman flags Bengal's regulatory reform record, seeks steps to attract investment

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri urged West Bengal to strengthen regulatory reforms and ease doing business to attract investment and accelerate growth, warning it is not among top performers. He called for coordinated approvals, fewer duplicate filings, lighter penalties for minor violations and simpler business closures, saying reforms could release land, capital and labour.

Evacuated Oleshky residents begin the long journey out of the war-ravaged region

More than 750 residents began evacuating Russian-occupied Oleshky on Friday during a rare, U.S.-backed ceasefire, as Russian and Ukrainian officials coordinated bus convoys and delivered food and medicine to the stranded city. Residents could travel to either side or remain with aid; fighting continued elsewhere, including a deadly Russian drone strike in northeastern Ukraine. The truce is expected to last through Sunday.

Five children among seven dead in eastern Syria floods

Flash floods from severe rain in eastern Syria have killed seven, including five children, injured seven and left four missing, while teams continue searching flooded areas, authorities said Friday. Flooding across Raqqa, Deir al-Zor, Hasakah and Aleppo damaged roads and displaced families; crews carried out over 550 operations, and forecasters warned the wet weather could continue through Saturday.

2 helicopters crash midair in Oregon, killing an experienced pilot, an instructor and a student

Three people died Thursday when two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville, Oregon, and crashed into a farm field. The victims were Oregon pilot Tyler Sturdevant, 38, Texas instructor Maddie Aasbo, 22, and an unnamed 31-year-old student pilot from the United Kingdom; the NTSB is investigating. One helicopter was on a maintenance test flight, the other an instructional flight.

King Charles III urges countries to follow Guyana’s lead in protecting forests

King Charles III urged countries to value nature and confront deforestation, praising Guyana’s protection of its vast forests as a model for addressing climate threats. President Irfaan Ali said the nation’s low-carbon strategy has generated $353 million from carbon-credit sales, with 30% pledged to Indigenous communities. Guyana’s effort began with a 2009 forest-protection agreement with Norway.

Isro successfully launches NVS-03 satellite to strengthen India's NavIC navigation system

ISRO successfully launched NVS-03 aboard a GSLV from Sriharikota, strengthening NavIC, India’s indigenous alternative to GPS, and expanding access. Its homegrown Rubidium atomic clock transmits on L1, L5 and S bands; L1 enables compatibility with smartphones and wearables, while precise timing supports banks, markets and armed forces. India plans GPS-independent timekeeping through five atomic clocks.

Ejiro Evero fired as Panthers defensive coordinator after Packers loss

Carolina fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley Friday, a day after a 43-13 loss to Green Bay; defensive line coach Todd Wash becomes interim coordinator, making Evero the NFL season’s first coordinator firing. The defense has struggled amid injuries, but Carolina remains tied atop the NFC South. Evero led Carolina’s defense since 2023.

Isro's navigation satellite NVS-03 lifts off from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota

ISRO launched NVS-03 aboard a GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota at 11:51 p.m. Friday, strengthening NavIC, India’s independent alternative to GPS. The second-generation satellite will expand positioning, navigation and timing services across India and 1,500 km beyond, carrying atomic clocks and adding an L1 signal. NavIC supports transport, finance and defence as India pursues greater autonomy.

“Shocked” Anderson reflects on Lancashire exit, admits it left him questioning himself

James Anderson said Lancashire’s decision not to renew his contract shocked him: he expected to discuss the team’s future but was told it planned an attack without him. The 44-year-old captained Lancashire and took 50 wickets last season, yet questions whether his career is over. He had hoped to finish there after taking 443 wickets.

How AAIB conducts probe into air crashes

After the Joshimath helicopter crash killed all six aboard, India’s AAIB will investigate under 2025 rules designed to identify causes and prevent recurrence, not assign blame. Investigators secure wreckage and flight recorders, examine evidence, summon witnesses and consult relevant states; the probe may be reopened if significant new evidence emerges, while sensitive records remain protected.

Manisha becomes world champion with golden comeback

Manisha Bhanwala rallied from 0-6 down to defeat Abigail Elizabeth Nette of the US 8-6 in Astana’s 59kg final, becoming India’s first woman world wrestling champion. After a first-period attack put her behind, she followed coach Virender Dahiya’s plan, capitalizing as Nette tired. The non-Olympic title crowns years of perseverance after her father’s death in 2022.