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Óscar Tobía, regarded as one of the most innovative figures in Rioja winemaking, has died, according to the Spanish gourmet publication Excelencias Gourmet. The news is circulating among wine lovers and industry observers in Spain, where Tobía was known for his modern approach to wines from the Rioja region. Tributes and reactions are expected from across the Spanish wine sector.

Spanish figure Óscar López and Maricarmen's neighbor eviction case is drawing attention, with an article in El HuffPost citing a lawyer who explains why Óscar López did not sign the eviction, stating that "the minister is right." The legal explanation backs López's position in the dispute.

Cartoonist Johann Mayr has published a new daily cartoon tagged with atheism, faith, religion and God, shared on the social platform Mastodon. The tagged image, labelled with irony and humor, plays on religious themes and belief, continuing his regular series of daily cartoons. Engagement is so far modest, with only a small number of likes from other users.

Reports circulating in film outlets claim that what is being described as one of the most ambitious horror movies ever made may currently be in pre-production. Details about the project, including who is behind it or what form its ambition takes, have not been made clear. Horror fans and film commentators are discussing the claim and speculating about what such a film could involve.

The NASCAR Cup Series runs its Sunday race at Phoenix Raceway, with the starting lineup and broadcast details now set. Fans are checking where and when to watch as the season continues, with coverage information drawing attention ahead of the green flag.

Technical motorsport photographer Craig Scarborough has reposted close-up photography from the World Endurance Championship event at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, originally shot by Xavi, a photographer specialising in aviation and technical imagery. The images highlight fine details of the cars on track during the WEC round, drawing attention from fans following the endurance racing calendar.

An unusual automotive design is drawing comparisons to a patrol robot, with commentators questioning whether the futuristic-looking vehicle is a car or an autonomous security machine. Details about its maker and purpose remain scarce, though the question has circulated among car and luxury design enthusiasts online.

Motorsport fans are marking the birthday of Ludovico Scarfiotti, born 18 October 1933 in Turin. A member of the Agnelli family and regarded as one of Italy's finest drivers of the 1960s, Scarfiotti was an expert hillclimber who made his name winning the 1963 Le Mans 24 Hours with Lorenzo Bandini in a factory Ferrari 250P.

A tool called ScareScore uses data from smartwatches to measure how frightened viewers actually get while watching horror movies, tracking physical reactions like heart rate. Its founders have explained how the technology works ahead of Halloween, when interest in scary films peaks.

With Halloween approaching, advice is circulating for parents whose children find the holiday frightening. The guidance suggests ways to ease young children into spooky festivities, from previewing costumes and decorations to keeping activities age-appropriate, so that anxious kids can take part without being overwhelmed by the scares.