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A federal judge halted Trump’s historic DC golf course work until October 26 after hundreds of trees were cut without proper notice.. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Federal judge halts Trump’s historic DC golf course project until October 26: Here’s why

US federal judge halted work, including tree-cutting, at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Course until October 26, blocking President Trump’s plan to transform it into a golf venue. Judge Ana Reyes required three days’ notice before irreversible changes, criticizing officials for inadequate notice. At least 400 trees were already cut, prompting litigation by preservationists and golfers.

Taylor Swift’s 2012 gift helped build the education center that now carries her name at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

In 2012, Taylor Swift gave $4 million to a museum; by 2025, it ran 2,000+ education programs

Taylor Swift’s 2012 $4 million gift helped fund Nashville’s 7,500-square-foot education center, home to many of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s hands-on programs. In 2025, more than 125,000 people participated in over 2,000 education programs. The totals reflect museum-wide work, not the gift alone; the museum’s Words & Music program began in 1979.

Matthew Farwell stands accused of killing Sandra Birchmore.

Who is Matthew Farwell's wife? Sandra Birchmore's case puts focus on cop accused of murder

Farwell, accused of killing Sandra Birchmore, is reportedly still married, but reports disagree on his wife’s name: The People called her Angela, while a 2013 police post and obituary identified her as Michelle. They reportedly have three children and live in Massachusetts. His defense cited family ties; prosecutors allege he killed Birchmore after she disclosed her pregnancy.

Pedro Pascal says learning the cello for 'Behemoth!' was tougher than 'Game of Thrones' battle scenes

Pedro Pascal says learning the cello for 'Behemoth!' was tougher than 'Game of Thrones' battle scenes

Pedro Pascal says learning cello for Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” was the most demanding challenge of his career, joking he would rather repeat “Game of Thrones” stunts than play the instrument again. At the London Film Festival premiere, he said the role deepened his appreciation for the cello. The film also spotlights overlooked film-scoring musicians and their work.

Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from Florida State.

Why was Chuck Kennon arrested? Florida State dismisses top-rated recruit ahead of Miami showdown

Florida State dismissed freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon Tuesday after his arrest in an alleged high-speed chase near Tampa. He faces felony charges of aggravated fleeing and false imprisonment, plus misdemeanor resisting. Police say the pursuit exceeded 150 mph before a flat tire stopped the SUV. Kennon played once and was a nationally ranked 2026 recruit.

Bank of America faces a $1.21 billion US fine over failures to report suspicious transactions, with the penalty expected to hurt quarterly earnings.. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

Bank of America fined $1.21 billion over $5 billion in suspicious activity; details

Bank of America was fined $1.21 billion by US regulators for failing to detect and report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions, including over $1 billion tied to national security risks. The penalty includes a $750 million OCC fine and a $1.2 billion third-quarter charge. Separately, the bank also paid $11.6 million for sanctions violations.

Panchang Today: Check the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and planetary transits

Panchang Today, October 14, 2026: Shukla Chaturthi under Anuradha Nakshatra

For October 14, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance favours careful communication, practical planning and steady progress, with New Delhi’s Amrit Kalam, 4:38–6:24 pm, highlighted for constructive work; avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal. Budhvar, Shukla Chaturthi, Anuradha Nakshatra and the Scorpio Moon are interpreted as prompts for patience, cooperation and discretion, not predictions; use timings alongside sound judgement and real-world needs.

Mark Shenefield, or ‘Tattoo Mark’ died unexpectedly.

Mark Shenefield cause of death: What we know so far as Dallas Cowboys superfan dies unexpected

Dallas Cowboys superfan Mark Shenefield, known as “Tattoo Mark,” died Tuesday morning at about 63 or 64; no official cause was announced. A fan for 24 years, he used his foundation to provide toys, activities and teddy bears to children receiving care in hospitals. Shenefield had battled congestive heart failure and underwent gastric sleeve surgery.

Pisces Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Pisces Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Pisces should keep the day simple, verify surprising messages and details, and avoid rushing through travel, work or money decisions, as uncertainty may unsettle balance. Calm conversations can ease tension in love and family life, while careful checking supports career and spending choices. Saturn’s transit favors realistic limits, steady daily routines, rest and energy management.

Aquarius Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Aquarius Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Aquarius should use perspective, patience and fact-checking to turn curiosity into one practical step, avoiding rushed commitments or unfinished plans. Advice, learning and planned travel may provide direction; listen before reacting in relationships, and spend only available funds. Breaks and preparation can ease stress. Planetary influences encourage measured speech, responsible spending and balance in dealings.

Capricorn Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Capricorn Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Capricorn’s day favors dependable work, clear communication and practical planning, with an experienced person’s advice helping organize next steps. Prioritize demanding tasks, keep promises realistic, and check on family needs. Review shared bills and paperwork carefully, while making time for your partner, regular breaks and a calmer evening. Ongoing transits encourage patience, measured speech and persistent effort.

Sagittarius Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Sagittarius’ Monday outlook improves with support from friends and colleagues, especially when requests are clear and travel or group plans are confirmed. Teamwork can ease work or study delays, while realistic commitments and spending protect your balance. In love, favor simple shared moments and leave room for rest. Ongoing home responsibilities and uncertain advice call for patient decisions.

Scorpio Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Scorpio Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Scorpios may benefit today from privacy, a lighter schedule and boundaries, as fatigue could turn minor delays or abrupt comments into conflict. Focus on quiet, careful work, clarify plans gently, and review spending before committing; regular meals and rest can steady energy. The Libra Moon favors retreat, while Saturn, Rahu and Ketu encourage patience.

Libra Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in store for you.

Libra Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Libra should choose one priority today, trusting practical decisions over pleasing others and remaining mindful of delays, spending, and overcommitment. Warm listening, preparation, careful financial checks, and regular meals and breaks can support relationships, work, money, and wellbeing. The Moon in Libra heightens self-awareness, while Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu advise discipline and caution.

HBO announced Tuesday that Lena Dunham and almost all of the original main cast will reunite for a five-episode run.

Girls revival: Lena Dunham makes big announcement; all you need to know

HBO will bring back *Girls* for a five-episode revival in 2027, reuniting Lena Dunham with stars Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells, a decade after its finale. Adam Driver’s return remains uncertain. Dunham said the characters began speaking to her around her 40th birthday; the acclaimed series ran from 2012 to 2017.

Virgo Horoscope Today

Virgo Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Virgo should begin with one small action; a postponed call, draft or errand can build momentum. Check documents, set work targets, follow up on payments and curb convenience spending. Simple conversations, movement, regular meals and downtime support relationships and wellbeing. The Moon in Scorpio favors direct communication, while Saturn calls for patience with agreements and delays.

Leo Horoscope Today

Leo Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Leo should prioritize home and family today, handling one manageable task to restore calm rather than trying to solve all concerns. Patient conversations with relatives or a partner may offer perspective, while clear boundaries help with mixed signals. Check shared paperwork, spending, and deadlines; routines, rest, and gentle movement support well-being. The Scorpio Moon highlights domestic life.

Cancer Horoscope Today

Cancer Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Cancer, focus on an enjoyable task today while keeping responsibilities, spending and promises manageable. Creative work, study and conversations with children may feel rewarding, but preparation and gentle speech can prevent family misunderstandings. In relationships, work and health, favor thoughtful restraint and steady routines. The Moon in Scorpio heightens emotional involvement, while Saturn supports disciplined learning.

Gemini Horoscope Today

Gemini Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Gemini should prioritize unfinished tasks and routine today, as steady organization can build confidence while preserving energy. The Moon in Scorpio favors work, study and practical problem-solving, while Saturn supports patient professional effort; verify travel plans and advice. In love, offer practical help; check bills, avoid lending impulsively, and maintain balanced meals, movement and rest.

Taurus Horoscope Today

Taurus Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Taurus should prioritize clear plans and cooperation today, as partners, colleagues or clients may influence the pace; listen to practical suggestions, set boundaries and leave room in the schedule. Shared responsibilities can strengthen relationships, while careful teamwork, spending checks, steady routines and rest support work, finances and wellbeing. The Moon in Scorpio highlights partnerships, while Saturn favors patient progress.

Steam servers were reportedly down for users.

Steam servers down: Thousands complain of widespread outage; when will services resume

Steam servers were inaccessible to thousands of users Tuesday, October 13, with Downdetector recording more than 4,000 reports before numbers declined, suggesting scheduled maintenance was responsible. Valve had not commented or confirmed when service would return, though outages typically last minutes. Steam’s Tuesday maintenance usually falls between 1 and 3 p.m. PDT, prompting users to identify it in comment sections.

Aries Horoscope Today

Aries Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026

Aries should keep plans manageable today, verify worrying messages before reacting, and leave room for delays, as uncertainty may feel intense. At work, review details quietly; in relationships, explain moods and avoid overreading delayed replies. Check payments, postpone purchases, and prioritize meals, hydration and rest. The Scorpio Moon heightens emotional weight, while Saturn favors limits.

Horoscope Today

Horoscope Today, October 14, 2026, read predictions for all sun signs

October 14’s horoscope urges patience, clarity and practical judgment as competing responsibilities shape decisions. Staying composed, prioritizing commitments, checking facts and choosing reliable collaborators can reveal opportunities while preventing burnout or avoidable risks. In relationships, compassion, honest communication, boundaries and steady care foster trust. These forecasts offer zodiac signs guidance for work, love and emotional balance.

Read about the date, US timings, and muhurats for Day 4 of Sharad Navratri.

Navratri Day 4 2026 Muhurats: Know the US timings with puja muhurats

Sharad Chaturthi, Navratri’s fourth day, falls Wednesday, October 14, 2026; in New York, Shukla Chaturthi ends around 3:43 p.m. EDT. Devotees honor Maa Kushmanda, associated with creation, light and vitality, and may observe listed prayer windows: Brahma Muhurat, 5:23–6:15 a.m.; Amrit Kaal, 8:35–10:20 a.m.; Abhijit, 12:19–1:04 p.m. Verify locally: timings are from a separate, unverified Panchang.

A Saudi man working at OpenAI has been arrested over the discovery of a recording device in a company conference room.

Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested over hidden recording device: DOJ

OpenAI employee Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested and charged with allegedly hiding a recorder in the company’s San Francisco executive conference room to capture confidential discussions, the Justice Department said. Investigators cite surveillance footage and device-related searches; a second recorder surfaced. Alfozan, 35, remains in custody and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

Duane Davis is escorted by police from a sentencing hearing after his murder conviction in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.     John Locher/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life for orchestrating Tupac's murder

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, while the rapper’s sister, Sekyiwa, described the family’s enduring grief and the future he might have had. Davis, convicted of first-degree murder in August, plans to appeal. Tupac, 25, died six days after a Las Vegas drive-by shooting.

Shakhtar hope London move a reminder of Ukraine conflict

Shakhtar hope London move a reminder of Ukraine conflict

Shakhtar Donetsk say hosting European matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge keeps Ukraine’s wartime plight visible as the club dreams of bringing Champions League football home. Chief executive Sergei Palkin says Ukraine needs support; since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukrainian clubs and national teams have played abroad. Despite displacement, Shakhtar reached the Conference League semifinals and continue developing talent.

Soccer-Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally

Soccer-Tresoldi treble stuns Inter, Bayern held as Barcelona rally

Tresoldi’s hat-trick propelled Club Brugge to a 4-3 Champions League upset at Inter, the night’s headline result. Bayern let a 3-2 lead slip for a 3-3 draw at Viking after Michael Olise’s dismissal, while Barcelona rallied to beat Galatasaray 4-1. Atletico defeated Manchester United 2-0 and Arsenal beat Lille 3-0; Villarreal beat Napoli 3-1 elsewhere.

Between May 2022 and February 2023, RBI increased the repo rate by 2.5 percentage points from 4% to 6.5% — this led to a direct cost increase for long term borrowers.

Your Money: How to manage your home loan amid rising rates

Rising repo rates increase home-loan costs, so borrowers should check reset terms, affordability and refinancing options. Rashi’s rate jumped from 6.9% to 9.25% within two years, prompting a costly, difficult transfer that cut it to 7.35%. Floating-rate loans may mean higher EMIs or longer tenures; fees, credit scores, prepayments and life cover matter before borrowing.

WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans

WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans

The WNBA moved Atlanta’s Finals home games against Golden State to State Farm Arena, expanding access to 17,000-plus seats. Game 3 is now Wednesday, Oct. 21, while Game 4 on Saturday, Oct. 24, tips at 1 p.m. Eastern, avoiding venue conflicts. The Dream usually play at 3,500-seat Gateway Center; the series opens Saturday in California.