Parks

A park in South Korea has introduced humanoid robots to visitors, presenting a glimpse of a future where robots operate in public spaces. The Times' headline's 'Sort of' signals the technology remains limited, with the machines' capabilities falling short of full autonomy. The story is drawing attention as a snapshot of how far humanoid robotics has come, and how far it still has to go.

The Hōlei Sea Arch, a natural rock formation on Hawaii's Big Island near Volcanoes National Park, has collapsed into the ocean. The arch, long a popular sight for visitors along the Chain of Craters Road coastline, is now gone, marking the loss of a well-known coastal landmark. Authorities and officials are expected to assess the site.

A column by Elwood Watson addresses a journalist's parenting decision that has drawn public disagreement. The piece is being carried by multiple outlets, including the Daily Freeman and the Troy Record. Beyond the claim that the decision has sparked debate, no further details about the journalist, the choice made, or the reaction are given.

Following the closure of Tippett Studios, the visual effects house founded by animation legend Phil Tippett, a digital archive of the studio's animated materials has appeared online. The collection preserves work from a studio known for stop-motion and effects on films like Star Wars and Jurassic Park, drawing interest from fans and industry professionals.

High-yield savings accounts are offering rates of up to 4.50% as of October 5, 2026, according to a rate roundup from The Wall Street Journal. Savers comparing accounts can still find yields well above typical standard savings rates, though returns vary by bank and deposit amount. The figures come as households continue weighing where to park cash amid shifting interest rate conditions.

Campaigners and politicians are calling on the Welsh Government to introduce a dedicated men's health strategy, after figures showing Welsh men are dying too young drew renewed attention. Supporters argue that preventable deaths among men require targeted policy on early screening, mental health support and health awareness, similar to approaches taken elsewhere in the UK.

Milwaukee rallied with a dramatic last-strike comeback to win Game 2 of its playoff series against San Diego, snatching a game the Padres appeared to have in hand. The defeat sends the series back to Petco Park with San Diego facing pressure to regroup at home and even things up.

A runner in Vienna planned a route through Schönbrunn Palace Park but lost motivation on arrival, choosing instead to head down to the Liesing river before running home. They admitted not feeling like doing anything that day, describing a run saved by switching to a calmer route along the water rather than the busy palace grounds.

A Beijing park has organised a caterpillar hunt for the holiday period, asking visitors to help track down an insect described as a 'forest food monster'. The pest-targeting activity combines public engagement with pest control during a busy visitor season. Details on which species is being targeted and how many caterpillars have been collected have not been made widely available.

Owners of suburban office parks are beginning to convert single-use corporate campuses into mixed-use developments, adding apartments, shops and other amenities to their properties. The shift reflects efforts to attract tenants and workers back to offices by making these locations feel less isolated and more like walkable neighborhoods. Observers see it as part of a broader rethink of how suburban commercial real estate adapts to changing work patterns.

The San Diego Padres lost a potential go-ahead rally in Milwaukee due to an unusual quirk of American Family Field, the Brewers' home park. A ground-rule effect at the stadium erased what could have been a key scoring play, shifting momentum in the game. The odd rule once again put ballpark design quirks in the spotlight among baseball fans.

A new installment of the "On My Watch" column takes readers into the deep history of the "Seaside Garden" at Greenwich Point in Greenwich, Connecticut. The piece traces the site's past and its place in the park's landscape, offering locals a closer look at a familiar stretch of shoreline and the stories behind it.

Estonia is debating remarks by Britain concerning the nuclear umbrella of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), the UK-led defence grouping of northern European nations. ERR News reports the comments have prompted discussion in Estonia over what British statements imply for extended nuclear deterrence and the security guarantees offered to Baltic allies facing Russia.

Russian tennis player Kamilla Rakhimova is trending alongside coverage of the WTA tournament in Beijing. Tennis sites are focused on China Open action, including Day 4 predictions such as Elena Rybakova's match with Alina Charaeva and Zhu Lin's win over Alycia Parks, with Rakhimova's own campaign drawing search interest from fans following the event.

A plague outbreak in Russia has triggered concerns of a possible wider health emergency, and the White House is reported to be on high alert in response. The news has renewed pandemic anxieties among the public and officials, who are watching for signs the outbreak could spread beyond the region. Details about the scale and severity of the outbreak remain limited.

Austin news outlet KXAN is examining what is happening at the Zilker Botanical Garden, a popular public attraction in the city's Zilker Park. The report raises questions about current conditions or management at the garden, prompting local interest, though specific details about the situation have not been made clear in the available reporting.

Author Alexandra Tanner discussed at The Hollywood Reporter's studio in Park City why her novel 'Worry' was retitled 'Worried' for its television adaptation. The change signals how the story shifts from a novel to a series format, and Tanner's comments offer a rare look at how authors navigate seeing their work reworked for the screen. The conversation is part of THR's coverage at the Sundance-area festival.

DTE Energy has finished construction of the Cold Creek Solar Park, a 100-megawatt solar facility in Michigan. The project adds renewable generation capacity to the utility's portfolio as it works to expand clean energy sources across its service area. Details on costs, timelines and customers served were not immediately available.