Bites

A senior Deutsche Telekom executive, whose company owns T-Mobile, has cautioned that US carriers cooperating with SpaceX on satellite connectivity could ultimately undermine the big three providers. The executive argued that SpaceX's spectrum deal with T-Mobile is not sufficient to secure its broader ambitions, suggesting SpaceX's growing US telecom involvement could eventually compete directly with the carriers now helping it.

Live coverage of vote counting in the Maduranthakam and Dharapuram by-elections in Tamil Nadu is drawing heavy attention, with a reported nail-biting swing in Dharapuram as results come in. Viewers are following the live tallies closely to see which party will take the two assembly seats.

Health organizations in Tampa are ramping up responses as Florida faces hundreds of locally acquired dengue fever cases. The outbreak, unusual for the continental United States where dengue is typically imported by travelers, has prompted public health groups to boost mosquito control, surveillance and community outreach. Officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water and protect against mosquito bites as the mosquito-borne illness spreads locally.

Fox Entertainment has signed a deal with Hartbeat, the production company founded by comedian Kevin Hart, to develop vertical dramas — short-format series designed for mobile-first, vertical-screen viewing. The partnership signals Fox's push into the fast-growing vertical drama market, joining a wave of media companies investing in bite-sized scripted content aimed at smartphone audiences.

El Nino is trending in India as weather forecasts suggest it could sharply change the coming winter. Reports say heavy rain is wrapping up as the monsoon withdraws, with colder weather expected in hill areas. For Uttar Pradesh, forecasts warn that biting cold may largely disappear this season because of El Nino's effect, a shift with serious implications for farmers who depend on predictable winter conditions for their crops.

Researchers have described a newly identified spider species that actively catapults ants into its web rather than waiting for prey to wander in. A study describes the behaviour as 'ballistic high-powered spider webs' capable of overcoming ants' dangerous defensive weapons such as stings and bites, prompting widespread amazement online among biology enthusiasts.

James Madison University's football team picked up another close victory in a weekend full of tight college football results. WTOP's college football roundup highlights nail-biting wins for JMU alongside Navy and the University of Virginia, noting a dramatic slate that kept Virginia fans on edge through the final whistle.

Reports in Swedish media say Russia's civil aviation fleet is deteriorating under sanctions, with airlines struggling to source spare parts and aircraft. Moscow is now turning to Vietnam for help, a sign of how isolated its aviation industry has become. Swedish readers are following the story as a barometer of how sanctions are biting.

Health officials in Australia have issued an urgent warning about Australian bat lyssavirus after more than 40 people were bitten by bats within two weeks. The virus is rare but almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and authorities are urging anyone bitten or scratched to wash the wound and seek immediate medical treatment, including vaccination.

Health officials in North Carolina have confirmed two deaths caused by West Nile virus, prompting renewed attention to mosquito-borne illness in the state. The announcement is drawing concern as the virus, spread by infected mosquitoes, can cause serious neurological disease in vulnerable patients. Residents are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites.

West Indies batter Amir Jangoo is drawing attention during the ongoing ODI series against India, with the 3rd ODI being followed live by fans in India. Coverage centres on India looking to solidify plans for the 2027 World Cup while West Indies seek more bowling bite. In the 2nd ODI in Guwahati, India opted to bowl and Auqib Nabi made his international debut.

An educational piece circulating on social media explains the jaw-jerk reflex, the automatic protective response that stops the jaw from biting down too hard and damaging teeth. The item is being shared within science and medicine-focused communities, where users pass along short health explainers. Beyond the reflex itself and its protective role, the available information offers no further detail about new research or recent findings driving the interest.

Health officials report a slight increase in dengue cases in Orange County, Florida, as the state's broader dengue outbreak continues. The mosquito-borne illness has been spreading in parts of Florida, and the new figures suggest local transmission has not yet been contained. Residents are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as monitoring continues.

A BBC Wildlife Magazine account describes a close encounter with minuscule creatures that crawled through socks, leaving the writer spending hours picking hundreds of them out of their toes and feet. The remark highlights how tiny biting animals can reach skin through clothing during time outdoors.

Selma Blair is back in the headlines after it resurfaced that she wrote in her memoir about biting three celebrities, an account published roughly four years before she was arrested following an incident on a plane. Readers are revisiting the revelation in light of the arrest, drawing new attention to the actress's past account and the circumstances surrounding both events.

San Diego Unified School District has published its 'Take a Bite' nutrition updates for October 2026, a recurring briefing covering food services for students across the district. The announcement addresses school meal programs and nutrition policy for families and staff. Little further detail is available about the specific contents of the update.