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Britney Spears made a rare public appearance at Dollywood with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden Federline, including a family photo that drew wide attention. At the same time, comments attributed to her taking aim at today's pop stars — saying 'at least mine was real' — are circulating, prompting discussion about her take on the current pop scene.

A user says political posts on their social media feed tend to get little visibility, and is asking others to tag people who can amplify a thread supporting Professor Michel DeGraff. The thread, which also references academic Jason Arday, is drawing modest engagement as users share it to keep the case in view. The underlying details of DeGraff's situation are not laid out in the visible portion of the thread.

An OOHPod device has been shown displaying a Windows command prompt after someone left a command shell logged in. The Register is running an offbeat pop quiz asking readers what they would do if they came across an unattended command shell on a device. The incident highlights concerns about leaving administrative terminals open on consumer gadgets.

German police said on Sunday they were investigating a security breach at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a vehicle apparently drove through a perimeter fence. The incident raises questions about security at the airport, a major freight and passenger hub in eastern Germany. Investigators are working to establish how the vehicle got through and whether the act was deliberate.

Maine wildlife that has vanished or nearly disappeared is the subject of a recent Bangor Daily News report. The piece looks back at species once present in the state that are now gone or at risk of disappearing altogether. Readers are weighing in on what can still be done to protect the animals that remain.

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Paramount in which the justices appeared receptive to a broader reading of federal video privacy law. A wider interpretation could expand the protections covering consumers' video viewing records and affect how streaming services handle viewing data. Observers are watching the case for its potential impact on privacy lawsuits against media companies.

A live broadcast covering spearfishing and underwater sports is streaming on 17 October, drawing viewers interested in freediving, fishing competitions and aquatic athletics. No further details about the event's location, participants or organisers are available at this time.

An umpire collapsed during the NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in London, prompting a line judge to take a knee and appear to pray on the field. The moment was captured during the game and has drawn attention to the on-field medical situation. Details on the umpire's condition have not been widely reported.

Tyjae Spears, the Tennessee Titans running back, is a trending search topic in the United States. The spike in interest comes amid a busy stretch of NFL roster news, including the New England Patriots placing linebacker Terez Hollins on injured reserve with a calf injury. No specific announcement about Spears accompanies the trend.

A live broadcast covering spearfishing and underwater sports is streaming under the date 18.10, drawing viewers interested in the sport. The programme focuses on spearfishing and related underwater activities, presented in a live format. Beyond the broadcast itself, little verified detail is available about participants, location, or competition results.

California's strong El Niño is warming coastal waters and changing marine life patterns. Rarely sighted species such as longfin bigeye fish, whale sharks and hammerheads are appearing closer to shore, and fishing has improved. Sea turtles have also nested on California beaches for the first time, which observers link to the unusually warm ocean conditions along the Pacific coast.

Nutrition experts are weighing in on a common fruit comparison: apples versus pears for gut health. Both fruits are rich in fiber, particularly pectin, which supports digestion and feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Experts note that pears typically contain slightly more fiber per serving, while apples offer polyphenols with antioxidant benefits. The takeaway from dietitians is that either fruit is a good choice, and variety matters more than picking one over the other.

A new stage production, 'Frida… A Self Portrait', is running at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, and a local review of the show has been published by Maryland Theatre Guide. The play draws on the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Coverage of the production is early, with details about its reception still limited to the initial review.

C.J. Stroud delivered a standout performance in London, boosting his fantasy football value in Week 6, while rookie running back Cam Skattebo saw his usage disappear in the Giants' game in New York. Andy Behrens breaks down the early fantasy fallout, also weighing in on receiver Germie Bernard as managers reassess rosters.

California State Senator Catherine Blakespear sat down for a conversation about reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as part of the EcoNews Report. The discussion covered proposed changes to the state's landmark environmental review law, a long-debated issue as lawmakers weigh easing permitting requirements to speed housing and infrastructure projects while preserving environmental protections.

Ellen DeGeneres made a rare television appearance and admitted she misses her long-running daytime talk show, which ended in 2022 after 19 seasons. Her comments have drawn attention from fans and entertainment media, sparking discussion about whether she might return to television in some form. The remarks come as she has largely stayed out of the public eye since the show's conclusion.

The Finger Lakes Times has published a guest column titled 'Beyond the mess'. Little detail is available beyond the headline itself, but the piece appears to be an opinion contribution urging readers to look past some disorder or difficult situation. No author, subject or wider reaction is stated in the available information.

A new Washington DC exhibition, discussed in a piece by Kaitlyn McNab, explores how Black women writers including Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou engaged with Shakespeare's work to tell their own stories. It is accompanied by the provocative claim that 'Shakespeare was a Black woman', framing the playwright's connection to Black culture as under-recognized.

A US local news outlet is highlighting the idea of proactive brain health care — acting to protect memory and cognitive function before any signs of decline appear. The message encourages people to adopt preventive habits and consult doctors about risk factors early. Readers are being urged to treat brain health like other forms of preventive medicine rather than waiting for problems to develop.

Developers report that previously undocumented models labelled 'aurora' have appeared in the OpenAI API, discovered without any official announcement or documentation. The discovery is fueling speculation that OpenAI is quietly testing new model capabilities with selected users, as the company has not commented on what the models are or when, or whether, they will be publicly released.

Clint Eastwood's record-breaking war film has been removed from Netflix, with reports noting its departure from the streaming service. The movie, widely cited as the highest-grossing film of Eastwood's directing career, is no longer available to subscribers, and coverage is highlighting the end of its streaming run and where fans might watch it next.

Donald Trump appears to have stopped using the 'military complex' argument to justify his proposed triumphal arch project, according to NOTUS. The shift raises questions about how the White House is now framing the costly monument, which critics have attacked as an unnecessary vanity project while supporters present it as a patriotic landmark.