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French basketball club ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne have signed wing Juhann Begarin from AS Monaco, registering him as a medical wildcard to replace an injured centre. The move, reported by Lyon Mag, is being described in France as ASVEL 'pillaging' their EuroLeague rival Monaco, and is drawing attention from fans discussing the squad shake-up and Begarin's immediate role.

Sepang is drawing attention in motorsport coverage, with French outlet Le Mag Sport Auto publishing a piece on the start time of a Formula 1 Grand Prix, mixing references to the Bahrain and Sepang circuits in its headline and giving French viewing times. The item is circulating widely among French-speaking racing fans looking for broadcast schedules.

Apple TV's thriller series Last Seen wrapped its first season with a finale that left viewers debating its ending, in which Sarah makes a final choice and questions remain over whether Ian and Mags reunite. Coverage from entertainment outlets has focused on what the ending means and whether Apple TV will renew the show for a second season to continue the story.

Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California is soliciting industry input on new launch support facilities, including possible on-site manufacturing. The base plans to grow from roughly 66 launches per year in 2025 to an anticipated 200 launches per year by 2030, requiring expanded infrastructure. The solicitation signals how rapidly rising launch demand, driven largely by commercial providers, is pushing the base to consider building industrial capacity directly on-site.

A new German-language essay takes its title from the patriotic song line 'Lieb Vaterland, magst ruhig sein' and examines what happens to public vigilance when danger no longer has a specific place but attention itself becomes exhausted. The piece blends politics, history and philosophy, arguing that constant alertness to diffuse threats risks wearing down the very watchfulness it demands.

Three earthquakes were recorded in India in quick succession: a magnitude 5.0 tremor in Mizoram, a magnitude 3.8 in Tripura, and a magnitude 2.5 in Madhya Pradesh, all within roughly two hours. The cluster across three states has prompted people to share seismograph updates and check on conditions in the affected regions. No damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Apple products are seeing notable weekend discounts, led by a $500 price cut on the MacBook Pro. Shoppers can also find deals on AirTag 2, MagSafe chargers, and HomeKit-compatible accessories, with more reductions expected as fall Prime Day sales roll out. Bargain hunters are keeping an eye on which deeper Apple discounts land during the Prime Day event itself.

Reports are circulating that the iPhone 18 Pro Max is not delivering the full 25W MagSafe charging speed for many users, leaving phones charging more slowly than advertised. Discussion has focused on why the promised fast wireless speeds are not being reached in everyday use, with attention on conditions required to hit 25W and common charging setups that fall short.

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is back on sale at 40% off, a deal that follows a $260 price drop on the iPhone Air. The discount was reported by 9to5Toys, which regularly tracks Apple accessory price cuts. Shoppers looking to add battery life to a MagSafe-compatible iPhone now have a cheaper window to buy, alongside the reduced iPhone Air pricing.

A German commentary argues that any serious effort on digital sovereignty must start with an accurate assessment of the status quo. The author stresses this literally: without a proper situation picture, everything falls short, because ambitious goals for digital sovereignty cannot even be formulated if the current state is not known.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, long known for its Doomsday Clock warning about nuclear risk, has published an argument that AI doomerism amounts to bad science. The piece pushes back on claims that artificial intelligence poses existential threats, framing such fears as unsupported by evidence. It has drawn attention in discussions about whether AI alarmism distracts from more concrete technological and nuclear dangers.

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has discussed his £110m gallery built from rammed concrete, arguing that a too-polished finish would make the building feel like a fashion magazine rather than serious architecture. His comments shed light on the deliberate material choices behind one of the most expensive gallery projects of recent years, drawing attention from architecture and design audiences worldwide.

Australian hard rock artist Karly Jewell has released her new single 'Check Out', with the track premiering through Heavy Mag, an outlet covering rock and metal. The song is being promoted alongside themes of mental health, and the singer is backing the release with her 'There's A Jewell In Town' tagline as she builds her profile in the hard rock scene.

Reports say the upcoming iPhone pair may not be fully compatible with some older MagSafe accessories, with Apple's design changes to the new models cited as the reason. Coverage suggests buyers who rely on existing MagSafe chargers, cases or mounts could need to replace them when the new phones arrive.

Claims circulating among iPhone users that the phone charges twice as fast or 'double charges' when USB-C and MagSafe are connected at the same time are wrong. The iPhone manages power internally and draws from whichever source it prioritises, so plugging in both cables does not harm the battery or deliver a double charge.

The Wild Hunt's Pagan Community Notes for October 1, 2026 collects the week's news from Pagan and witchcraft communities. This edition covers witchy fashion, Ouija boards, protection magic, and a network for Pagan scholars, alongside a weekly tarot feature, a roundup of community events, and an October-themed playlist.

Richmond's live music calendar this week includes shows by Public Image Ltd, Celler Dwellers and Curtis Sydnor, alongside Squirrel Flower and the I Have A Dreampop Fest. The listing from RVA Mag highlights a busy stretch of concerts across the city, spanning post-punk, indie rock and dream pop for local audiences.