The Mist

Weather is in the news across several regions. In the UK, forecasters warn that fog and mist over the coming days could create dangerous driving conditions. In India, the weather office predicts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in several states from October 15 to 20, with alerts also covering Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, and rain expected across Karnataka. In the US, county-level weather alerts are in effect, while meteorologists track a potentially record-strength El Niño event.

World of Warcraft PvP player Pikaboo is discussing Mists of Pandaria, arguing its player-versus-player design was the game's peak, while asking why few people play it today. The discussion covers how that expansion's class balance and arena gameplay compare with modern retail WoW, and whether nostalgia or design flaws explain the current decline in PvP participation.

World of Warcraft player Pikaboo tried both Mists of Pandaria and modern Retail arena while waiting for the WoW Forever project, comparing how the classic expansion and the current game play side by side. Fans of the streamer and WoW arena players are discussing his take on the differences between MoP-era combat and Retail's current meta.

Residents in Horfield and Filton, Bristol, are waking to foggy conditions on Sunday morning, with mist expected to clear into afternoon sunshine. Forecasters expect a high of 11C and a low of 6C for the day.

Frank Darabont's 2007 horror film The Mist, based on Stephen King's novella, is getting a 4K remastered theatrical re-release in Japan to mark its 20th anniversary. The film is infamous for its bleak, despairing ending, often described by Japanese fans as a "depressive ending," and the re-release will bring that shocking conclusion back to the big screen.

Baseball Prospectus has published a new 'Transaction Analysis' column titled 'The Faint Mist Before the Storm.' The column series tracks Major League Baseball roster moves, trades and signings, with commentary on team strategy. The poetic title suggests a period of quiet roster activity ahead of heavier moves, but no specific transaction details are available beyond the headline.

A buyer comparing evaporative humidifiers has identified two main sub-types: disc models and wick (filter) models. The wick type puts more moisture into the air, but its mesh filter needs periodic replacement, adding ongoing cost. The person is asking for advice on which type to buy, noting they already know about ultrasonic and hot-mist alternatives.