The Beast In Me

New Zealand and India are playing out a limited-overs series, with the latest T20I fixtures and an upcoming ODI drawing wide attention. Coverage focuses on weather disruptions and conditions, with wind and dew at Wellington and rain a factor in Auckland, plus Eden Park's short boundaries expected to favour India's hitters. Coach Morne Morkel warned India face a 'different beast' in the third T20I, while pundits tip the Kiwis must chase well to upset India in the first ODI.

Forecasters are warning that a weakening polar vortex, potentially combined with El Nino conditions, could bring an unusually cold and snowy winter to the UK. Reports suggest London could face a repeat of the 2018 'Beast from the East', which brought heavy snow and widespread disruption. Coverage is focusing on how shifting stratospheric winds over the Arctic may unfold in the coming months and what that means for Britain.

Monster Strike publisher Mixi announced its October 29 news roundup, revealing a new limited-time character, Kaguya, for the Super Beast God Festival gacha event. The update also introduces a new high-difficulty quest category called Extinction, with details on the characters appearing there and the quest mechanics. Players are reacting to the new pull targets and the challenge content ahead of the event's launch.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper is drawing attention after criticizing Donald Trump, 80, over what he described as a bizarre technical glitch at a recent rally. The Daily Beast highlighted Tapper's comments, which have fueled ongoing debate about the former president's campaign events and stamina. Commentators are weighing in on whether the incident signals broader concerns about Trump's rallies heading into the election season.

Viture has released its official Phantom Blade Zero edition smart glasses, branded the Phantom Beast. The product features a unique design and ships in a special metal-and-leather scabbard-style carrying case, with three exclusive Phantom Blade Zero collectibles included in the package. The tie-in pairs Viture's wearable display tech with the upcoming action game, targeting fans who want themed merchandise beyond standard collector's editions.

Fox News host Jesse Watters delivered a pessimistic assessment of the election before results had even started coming in. The remark, reported by The Daily Beast, drew attention for how bluntly negative it was at such an early stage of the night, fueling discussion about the tone of election coverage and what it signaled about expectations inside conservative media.

Republican Eric Armstrong lost his race to a Democratic opponent who had largely stopped campaigning, according to a Daily Beast report. The result is drawing attention as an unusual outcome, with the winning Democrat having scaled back active campaigning yet still defeating Armstrong decisively.

John Goodman is trending in the UK, Australia and Sweden, driven by coverage of his casting in 'The Beast in Me' and what it could mean for the show's second season. Entertainment outlets, including TV Insider, are weighing the significance of the role, keeping the veteran actor at the top of search rankings on both sides of the Atlantic.

Brad Pitt's new film 'Heart of the Beast' has taken the number one spot at the South Korean box office, overtaking 'Chiikawa the Movie' on its second day of release after debuting in second place behind the Japanese animated hit. The film is drawing attention alongside November's busy slate of new movie and series releases being highlighted by entertainment outlets.

NBC is drawing attention across search trends in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. The interest connects to coverage of a must-win Republican candidate falling in a blue state, described by The Daily Beast as a payback result. Exact details of the race and the candidates involved are not specified in the available material.

Podcast host Joe Rogan is drawing attention after appearing to change his stance on Donald Trump as the US election approaches. The Daily Beast reports he has 'dramatically changed his tune' on the former president. The shift comes amid heavy speculation about Rogan's influence on young male voters and reports that Trump campaign figures have sought to appear on his show.

A Republican rival of Donald Trump has taunted his political nemesis after what was described as a 'meteor strike', according to a report by The Daily Beast. The remark appears to be a pointed jab in the ongoing contest for the Republican presidential nomination, though details of who was targeted and what prompted the quip remain limited.

A short documentary by the news collective Belly of the Beast asks Cubans in Cuba what they think of the US midterm elections, a vote they have no say in despite Washington's long-standing embargo shaping daily life on the island. The piece is being shared among audiences following the midterms and US-Cuba relations, offering a rare perspective from people most affected by US policy but without a vote.

Sonic Racing is marking its second year with a new Duel Mode and a set of cars themed after classic Dreamcast consoles. Elsewhere in entertainment news, Netflix is testing an AI-powered version of its Discover feature, and the series The Law of Beasts has been given a November premiere date.

Nvidia's $6.9bn acquisition of Israeli networking firm Mellanox in 2019 is being credited as a defining move in the company's rise. The deal gave Nvidia high-speed networking technology that now underpins its AI data centre business, helping it overtake Cisco and become the world's most valuable company. Commentators are revisiting the acquisition as an example of foresight in infrastructure strategy.

CBS News is examining how filmmakers have used dogs as monsters in movies, highlighting the long tradition of turning man's best friend into a cinematic threat. Horror and thriller films have often cast dogs as menacing figures, from rabid animals to supernatural beasts. The feature has drawn attention from film fans discussing the genre's most memorable canine villains.

Actress Lili Taylor has been added to the cast of the second season of the drama series 'The Beast In Me', according to an exclusive report. No further details about her role or the show's production timeline were provided. Casting news like this typically draws attention from fans of the actress and followers of the series ahead of a new season.

Netflix's thriller series The Beast in Me is in the spotlight after Elle published a rundown of everything known about a potential second season. The article collects casting news, renewal status and story details, and fans are sharing it as they wait for official confirmation about whether the show will return for more episodes.

A feature merged into Linux 7.4 last week, intended to reduce AI and LLM-generated noise from invalid or irrelevant testing configurations, has already been reverted. Kernel developers pulled it out after hitting what was described as a "crazy beast" in the VFIO subsystem. The quick turnaround highlights the ongoing tension between filtering AI-generated patch noise and keeping the kernel tree stable.

A Liberal senator has conceded an error after questioning ABC executives over a Gaza-based journalist's apparent Hamas identification card. The senator's grilling of the broadcaster's leadership prompted criticism and scrutiny of how the journalist's credentials were characterised. The admission has become a talking point in Australia's ongoing debate over ABC coverage of the Gaza war and accusations of bias in reporting the conflict.

The famous bronze dragon sculpture at Temple Bar, the ceremonial gateway marking the western entrance to the City of London, is the subject of a new set of photographs shared with an art and sculpture community. The dragon, one of the City's guardian beasts, has long drawn interest from photographers and visitors fascinated by its Victorian design and symbolism.