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- 1Disney+ and Hulu raise prices up to 13 percent after profits double●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by up to 13 percent, a move announced just after the company reported its streaming profits doubled. The increases follow a pattern of annual price hikes across major streaming services as they chase profitability. Subscribers and commentators are criticizing the timing, arguing the company is passing gains to shareholders rather than customers.
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India have taken command of their home series against the West Indies. Shubman Gill struck a double hundred in a high-scoring ODI, and Venkatesh Iyer hit a century as India crushed the tourists in the T20 opener. Coverage spans the BBC, Reuters, ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, with the second ODI and team selection questions keeping cricket fans engaged across several countries.
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India have overwhelmed the West Indies in their ODI series, chasing down 406 with ease in the second match as Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in ODI history. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer hit his maiden T20I century to seal another win. The West Indies, who came into the series wary of India's form, now face questions after a one-sided contest that has dominated cricket coverage worldwide.
- 4Russian drones hit McDonald's warehouse in Kyiv●BREAKING: Russian drones have struck a McDonald’s warehouse in Kyiv. The attack against the American company was a doubl
Russian drones struck a McDonald's warehouse in Kyiv, with reports describing it as a double-tap attack — an initial strike followed by a second one targeting responders. It marks a rare direct hit on facilities tied to a major American company still operating in Ukraine, drawing attention to the risks to Western businesses there.
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Bayern Munich will be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for their Champions League match against Stavanger, the club confirmed. Meanwhile, Germany captain Giulia Gwinn has been ruled out of upcoming international fixtures after Bayern announced her diagnosis, dealing a double setback to club and country. Fans are reacting to the timing of the injuries ahead of key matches.
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Ethiopian runners swept to a double victory at the 52nd Berlin Marathon, with Guye Adola winning the men's race and some 56,000 runners taking to the streets. In the women's race, Tigst Assefa fell short of the world record after suffering cramps, a moment described in German media as bitter. Special Olympics athletes were loudly celebrated, and Sven Swings won the inline skating race for the tenth time, while road closures disrupted traffic across Berlin.
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The New England Patriots will be without both starting cornerbacks, Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, for their game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN. The double absence in the secondary has drawn attention to the injury report ahead of kickoff, raising questions about how New England will cover the Raiders' passing attack with two key defenders ruled out.
- 8US accused of buying Russian fuel while telling others not to●US to other countries: Don't buy Russian fuel, or face the consequences! US to itself: I'll get some anyway ...
A widely shared post accuses Washington of double standards on Russian energy, mocking the US for warning other countries against buying Russian fuel while reportedly continuing to purchase some itself. The sarcastic framing has drawn strong engagement, with readers debating whether US sanctions policy on Russian oil and gas is hypocritical, given that some Russian-origin products still reach American buyers through exemptions or indirect channels.
- 9Debate over how billionaires let their daughters dress●If you were as rich as him, would you let your daughter dress like this in public?
A question circulating on social media asks whether people would allow their daughter to dress in a revealing way in public if they were as wealthy as a unnamed rich man. The post has drawn hundreds of likes and sparked argument about wealth, parenting standards and double standards over how rich families' children are expected to dress compared with everyone else.
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Pancreatic cancer is in the Italian news for two reasons. At Rome's Gemelli hospital, trials have begun on daraxonrasib, a drug reported to double survival rates. Meanwhile, Max Parisi has shared his story: told in July he had two months to live, he travelled to the United States to try a new drug and says his liver has resumed functioning.
- 11SpaceX shares rally 7% on Charter mobile talks and index buying▼SpaceX Stock Breaks Out 7% as Charter Mobile Talks and $4.3B Nasdaq-100 Buying Fuel Rally
SpaceX-linked stock jumped 7% amid reports of talks with Charter about a mobile partnership and roughly $4.3 billion in buying tied to Nasdaq-100 inclusion flows. Traders read the combination of a potential telecom tie-up and passive fund demand as a double catalyst, driving the stock to a breakout and lifting sentiment across space-related names.
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Swedish media are reporting a DNA lead in the double murder in Brattås, Norway. According to SVT Nyheter's coverage, forensic DNA evidence has emerged in the investigation into the killing of two people, a development that could help identify a suspect years after the crime. The case remains one of Scandinavia's most closely followed unsolved murders.
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ITV has aired The Party, a psychological thriller adapted from Elizabeth Day's novel, drawing reviews across UK media. The Telegraph describes it as giving the Tory party a Saltburn-style makeover, while Luke Evans, who stars, has spoken warmly about filming close to home. Coverage has also focused on how the Cotswolds locations doubled for Wales, fuelling interest in the series' sharp satire of upper-class British politics.
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Spanish news outlets are discussing the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Economics, with La Razón questioning the jury's decision in a piece headlined as a 'fallo' of the prize. The topic sits alongside national political news, with Junts' double 'no' in Congress deepening its rift with the Spanish Government and fuelling internal conflict with ERC's Rufián. Commentary on the economics award is drawing attention alongside the ongoing budget-related political standoff in Madrid.
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Shota Sono, known as Ryota of the group M!LK, received notice that he passed Japan's national weather forecaster examination. On the same day he publicly confirmed he is dating model and TV personality Saeko. The dual announcements ranked among the most-read entertainment news stories in Japan on October 10, drawing attention as an unusually eventful day for the idol.
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In the Italian Senate, Fratelli d'Italia senator Berrino called for the memory of the foibe victims to be respected, arguing against what she described as double standards in how totalitarianisms are commemorated. The remarks, reported by an Italian news outlet, come around the Day of Remembrance and have drawn attention in Italy, where the foibe killings and the exodus from Istria and Dalmatia remain a recurring point of political debate.
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SpaceX is acquiring nationwide low-band spectrum, a move that would strengthen its direct-to-cell satellite service in the US. The news comes as the company's stock breaks out of its post-IPO slump, with Bloomberg reporting a rally that values the gains at roughly $750 billion. Commentators see the spectrum purchase as a sign SpaceX is doubling down on mobile connectivity.
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Japan's national football team is drawing attention in Japanese sports media amid wider changes to Asian international football. The Asian Football Confederation is reportedly considering creating an AFC Nations League from around 2030, which would also serve as qualifying for the World Cup or the Asian Cup. The proposal has sparked discussion about how it could reshape fixtures and qualification paths for Japan and other Asian sides.
- 19Recording industry sued 30,000 people over file-sharing●30,000+ PEOPLE targeted by the recording industry over file-sharing. Children were sued over songs. Adults faced million
The music industry's mass lawsuits against more than 30,000 file-sharers are being recirculated online, with renewed criticism of how the campaign was conducted. Children were reportedly sued over songs, and adults faced million-dollar verdicts for downloads. Critics contrast that aggressive enforcement with tech companies now ingesting copyrighted culture at industrial scale for AI training, arguing copyright suddenly stops mattering for powerful firms.
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Jimmy Kimmel has publicly called out Fox News for what he describes as a double standard in how the network reacts to his jokes compared with jokes made by Donald Trump. Kimmel argued that a quip from him draws outrage and condemnation from the network, while comparable remarks from Trump are treated far more indulgently.
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Champions League matchday coverage is trending across multiple countries. Mikel Arteta confirmed a double injury blow for Arsenal ahead of their European tie, while Harry Kane said winning the Champions League is Bayern Munich's 'ultimate goal'. Fixtures involving Bayern are also drawing attention, with previews and live coverage building anticipation among fans worldwide.
- 22Zhipu's new GLM-5.3-Highspeed model reportedly hits 490 tokens/s●BREAKING: Zhipu appears to have a new GLM model hitting 490 tokens/s. GLM-5.3-Highspeed runs more than 2× faster than GL
Zhipu AI appears to be launching a new model, GLM-5.3-Highspeed, reportedly reaching 490 tokens per second, more than double the speed of GLM-5.3-FlashX, which peaks at around 200 tokens/s. The model is said to be rolling out gradually in ZCode 3.15.1, with access initially available to a random subset of users. Chinese tech communities are closely tracking the rollout and speed benchmarks.
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Two people are dead following a domestic dispute at the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, according to local reporting. The incident occurred at the family-oriented indoor water park resort, prompting a police response and raising concerns about safety at the popular destination. Authorities have not released full details about those involved.
- 24Photo community spotlights complementary colours challenge●# FotoVorschlag 'Komplementärfarben' # Photosuggestion 'Complementary Colours' Corresponding Colours (Details In The # A
Photography enthusiasts are sharing images built around complementary colours as the latest photo suggestion making the rounds. The prompt invites photographers to pair opposing hues — like blue and orange or red and green — in a single frame, with participants adding hand-written alt text and marking their work as free of AI generation. The daily theme doubles as a travel photography exercise.
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AstraZeneca raised its financial guidance for the second time, a move described by Swedish investor site Placera as a 'double hike' in outlook. The upgrade follows stronger-than-expected performance at the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical group, and investors in the Nordics are discussing what the improved forecast means for the share price and the company's growth prospects heading into the rest of the year.
- 26Hamilton apologises after Ferrari tyre gamble backfires in Singapore▼lewis hamilton singapore tyre strategy
Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised after a tyre strategy gamble cost Ferrari a double podium at the Singapore Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion took responsibility for the pit call, with a late stop dropping him out of podium contention. Kimi Antonelli's strong result leaves him on the brink of a title. Pundits are dissecting where exactly Hamilton's race came apart.
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Mexico's minimum wage is rising so fast that it could exceed market-level remunerations by 2027, according to El Economista. Years of double-digit annual increases have pushed the official wage above what many employers actually pay for similar work, raising concerns about labor costs, informality, and wage compression across the economy.
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Elina Svitolina is in the spotlight after winning her opening match at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, coming back after a slow start. She then beat Sinjakova in the second round, again mounting a comeback. Svitolina and Coco Gauff also lead the tour in three-set wins at WTA 1000 events this season. Liudmila Kichenok and her partner advanced to the round of 16 in Beijing doubles, while other quarterfinal pairings at the tournament have been set.
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Warner Bros.' film 'Digger' has collapsed at the box office, a flop arriving just as the studio's top film executives exit the company. The double blow raises fresh questions about the studio's film strategy and leadership direction, with the commercial failure now closely tied to the shake-up at the top of Warner's movie operation.
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Maripier Morin is drawing renewed attention in Quebec, appearing as a top search topic in Canada. The surrounding coverage includes reports that filming of Occupation Double: Tentations au soleil was interrupted following the earthquake in Panama. No specific new claim about Morin is confirmed in the available reports, so the exact reason for the spike remains uncertain.
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Kei Nishikori held a commemorative event in Tokyo marking his retirement from tennis, where he played alongside Roger Federer in a doubles pairing that thrilled a crowd of around 9,000 fans. The gathering drew wide attention in Japan, with figures like Shuzo Matsuoka also part of the conversation around Japanese tennis as fans reflected on Nishikori's career.
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The person behind the GTA 6 leaks is again in the spotlight after doubling down on a cryptocurrency scheme tied to the game and threatening to release the entire story of GTA 6. IGN reports the leaker's comments drew sharp backlash, including the line that anyone putting money into the scheme 'deserves to lose it all'. Gamers are debating the threats to Rockstar's most anticipated title.
- 33Voter registration reminder ahead of U.S. midterms●U.S. citizens, are you registered to vote? Double check now. 🗳️ Our @ NewsDesk 's guide rounds up how to register and ca
U.S. citizens are being urged to double-check their voter registration ahead of the midterm elections. A new guide lays out how to register and cast a ballot in each state, and points readers to the key races and issues shaping the midterms. The push comes as election officials encourage voters to confirm their status early to avoid problems at the polls.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting China, where the company announced it is doubling its investment in clean energy projects in the country. The move highlights Apple's continued reliance on China for manufacturing and sales, and its push to meet carbon-neutral goals. Commenters are weighing what the trip signals for US-China business ties amid ongoing trade tensions.
- 35Verstappen sweeps Sprint and Grand Prix at Singapore●Max Verstappen is the ONLY driver in 2026 to win both Sprint and Grand Prix on the same round... 🤯 Doing so last weekend
Max Verstappen became the only driver in 2026 to win both the Sprint and the Grand Prix at the same race weekend, achieving the feat at the Singapore Grand Prix. The achievement has drawn attention from motorsport fans, with many highlighting it as further proof of his dominance this season and debating what it means for the championship battle.
- 36Alcaraz and Mensik face Bublik and Fritz at Laver Cup●Alcaraz/Mensik v Bublik/Fritz Highlights | Laver Cup 2026 Match 4
Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik took on Alexander Bublik and Taylor Fritz in the fourth match of the 2026 Laver Cup, with highlights of the doubles clash drawing large attention from tennis fans. The tie between Team Europe and Team World continues to generate strong interest as the marquee exhibition event unfolds.
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Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in qualifying after winning the earlier sprint race. The Red Bull driver heads the grid at the Marina Bay street circuit as Formula 1's weekend format delivers double points opportunities. Attention now turns to whether Verstappen can convert his strong form into a race win in Singapore, with Leclerc close behind.
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Matt Renshaw has scored a commanding 190 for Australia, described by Cricket.com.au as an epic innings that powers the side into a strong position in the match. The knock is drawing attention from cricket fans as Australia build a dominant total.
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Farmers across India are searching for the release date of the 24th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment, a Rs 2,000 direct transfer to eligible beneficiaries. Reports suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi may release the next tranche soon, though uncertainty remains over whether it will arrive in October as some expect. Outlets are also warning farmers about common mistakes—such as incomplete e-KYC or land record errors—that could delay or block the payment, and reports mention some farmers could receive Rs 4,000 in double benefits.
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Frances Tiafoe is in the spotlight as he faces Kei Nishikori at the ATP tournament in Tokyo, a match that doubled as the Japanese star's farewell after Nishikori announced his retirement. Crowds saluted Nishikori, widely credited as a trailblazer for Japanese tennis, while Tiafoe's win moves him on to the Shanghai Masters, where he is set to meet Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on October 11.
Repos
- alejandrobujan/tendedero Screenshots, hung out to dry. A tiny native macOS app that hangs every screenshot on a line at the top of your screen.
- composo-ai/DishwasherBench A dishwasher-loading game on a physical simulation of one real machine, built to benchmark language models and playable
- maanHimself/OpenDLSS-NR A Vulkan reimplementation of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering network, bit-exact against the original.
- moral666/QT Núcleo E2EE (X3DH + PQXDH + Double Ratchet + Sealed Sender) implementado em Rust — protótipo técnico de protocolos de me
- pkimpel/retro-1620 Web-based emulator and operating environment for the IBM 1620 Model-2 computer system.