Radio Times

Researchers have reported detecting a direct radio signal from a planet outside the solar system for the first time. The announcement is being widely shared as a potential milestone in the study of exoplanets, since radio emissions have previously been observed mainly from stars and other cosmic objects rather than from planets themselves. Details about which planet was involved and how the signal was confirmed have not yet been widely reported.

SpaceX is planning one of its most ambitious flights yet from its Starbase facility in South Texas, with the launch scheduled for Monday. Local outlet Texas Public Radio reports that the mission is drawing attention, with viewers keen to know what to expect from the flight, including launch timing and mission goals.

The Czech Republic beat Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup final, claiming the women's tennis team competition for the 12th time. The victory extends the Czechs' status as one of the most successful nations in the event's history, while Ukraine fell short in its bid for a first title. Wire reports from multiple US radio outlets carried the result.

Bulgarian National Radio reports that night-time temperatures in Bulgaria have risen sharply over the past two decades. The finding points to warming that is most visible after dark, a pattern scientists link to climate change because it reduces nighttime cooling and puts additional strain on health, agriculture and energy use. The report is drawing attention as heat records continue to fall across the region.

Actress Myha'la, best known for her role in the HBO series Industry, has been named as a contestant on the UK's Celebrity Traitors 2026. The Radio Times profiled the American actress as viewers look up details about her background and career ahead of the show, driving fresh interest in who she is.

Radio-Canada reports on new research suggesting the brain may have evolved from the fusion of two ancestral organs. The idea, tied to studies of embryonic cells, challenges the classic view of how the brain developed over evolutionary time and is drawing attention among French-speaking science and neuroscience audiences discussing its implications for biology and evolution.

Republican candidates across key battleground states are working to create distance from Donald Trump ahead of the election. Among them, Paul LePage, the former Maine governor and early Trump-aligned figure, has been criticising the White House's immigration enforcement efforts. Commentators, including MAGA-aligned radio host Steve Deace, have reacted sharply, with one post describing the moment as one of the all-time election freakouts.

During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar asked his team over the radio whether he could attack Max Verstappen, saying "Can I go for it or what?" on lap 28 of 51. The moment drew attention as fans noted the irony of a junior Red Bull driver chasing the four-time champion, with commentary pointing back to famous intra-team battles involving the Red Bull stable.

Y-NOT Radio, a station based in New Jersey, is broadcasting a show tonight at 9 PM Eastern. The programme promises a wide mix of genres, including EBM, darkwave, goth, industrial, punk and Motown. The announcement is circulating among fans of alternative and underground music, with listeners encouraged to tune in online via the station's website.

Monday, Oct. 5 is the final day to register to vote in Texas ahead of the November election. Austin public radio station KUT is reminding residents of the cutoff, urging anyone not yet registered to submit their application in time. Voters can check their registration status and find registration information through the Texas Secretary of State.

Tennessee was unable to carry out what would have been the first execution of a woman in the state in 200 years. The planned execution of Krista Pike, convicted of a 2015 murder, did not proceed, drawing attention to the case across Russian-language media including Radio Svoboda. Discussion centers on the rare prospect of executing a female inmate and the legal reasons for the halt.

Silfab Solar is close to resuming solar panel production at its Fort Mill, South Carolina plant, according to Charlotte public radio station WFAE. The restart would bring manufacturing activity back to the facility, which has been a significant solar panel producer in the region. Details on timing and scale of the resumed output have not been widely reported yet.

A new television adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden has premiered, drawing attention for its decision to leave out portions of the classic novel. The show's co-executive producer has publicly explained the reasoning behind the cuts, arguing that some material had to be trimmed to make the story work on screen, sparking debate among fans of the book.

An amateur radio weather station, MM0ZIF, is reporting conditions from Marybank on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The latest reading shows a temperature of 6.3°C, near-saturated humidity at 99%, and calm winds from the south-east at 0 km/h. Such automated station updates circulate regularly among weather enthusiasts, offering local observations from remote parts of the Scottish islands.

Free radio station Radio Regentrude has published its programme for October 3, running under the OnAir and NowPlaying tags. The day's line-up includes ZYX Music at 11:00, Holli's Rock at 14:00, Metal at 15:00, Pop at 18:00, Blues Time with Norbert at 20:00, Rock op Platt at 21:00 and Rhythm Train at 22:00, each block presented by its host.

A new funk and hip-hop DJ mix, 'Go Funk Youself 29' by Witton, is streaming on the community radio station LABR. Listeners can tune in live or replay and download the session at any time through the station's website. The mix is being shared among online radio and music communities, with tags pointing to house, hip-hop and DJ mix content.

ITV drama Winter stars Richard Armitage and Annabel Scholey, according to details published by Radio Times. The announcement confirms the two actors lead the cast of the forthcoming series. Beyond the casting news, no further details about the plot, supporting cast or premiere date have been made available yet.

North Carolina voters face an approaching registration deadline ahead of the midterm election, according to local public radio stations WFDD and WHQR. Both outlets are urging residents to check their registration status and submit paperwork in time to vote. The reminder comes as part of wider midterm coverage across the state, where registration rules and deadlines are drawing attention from voters and civic groups.

The Olympic torch is coming back to the United States for the first time since the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games, according to a report from Utah public radio station KPCW. Further details about the route, timing or which upcoming Games the relay will be part of were not provided in the available reporting. The announcement is drawing attention from Olympics followers, particularly in Utah and in Los Angeles, which is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Games.

The Paul Todd and Wilcox Wildlife Areas are undergoing land improvements, according to local news coverage from Iowa's KNIA KRLS radio. The work is expected to enhance habitat and recreational conditions at the public wildlife areas. Few additional details about the scope or timing of the projects have been released so far.