29 October 2026

A new study suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was present in the brains of roughly 75 percent of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.

Even after accounting for brain donation bias, researchers find nearly 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 likely had chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

A new study from Boston University looks at the rate of the brain disease CTE in former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.

As Trump derides judge again, officials say golf course will soon close The Washington Post Nov. 15 closure at East Potomac is bigger than the golf course, court filing shows WUSA9 Trump said he'd close a DC golf...

The National Links Trust, the non-profit that operates several National Park Service-owned golf courses in Washington, D.C., is not renewing its lease of the East Potomac Golf Links, paving the way for the course to...

The National Links Trust said this week it will cease operations at East Potomac Golf Links, Washington’s most popular public golf course, as President Trump eyes the property for redevelopment. In a statement...

North Korea has launched ballistic missiles off its east coast into the Sea of Japan, South Korea said on Thursday, as tensions continued to rise between the two countries.

Pyongyang has yet to respond to Seoul’s proposal for military talks.

The latest ballistic missile launch comes amid rising border tensions with South Korea and uncertainty over potential nuclear talks with the US.

An American cruise ship suspended a three-year global voyage in Cambodia due to high fuel costs. Now passengers who planned to live at sea, many of them retirees, must cope with disrupted plans and finances. CBS...

203 passengers have been forced to disembark from a US cruise ship after high fuel costs forced the operators to suspend its three year journey around the world. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe...

The nearly 200-metre-long ship, which can carry up to 650 passengers, left Belfast on October 1, 2024, for a voyage around the world.

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So we know that GTA 6 has a marketing deal with Sony and the PlayStation 5 , and that Rockstar has been engaging with real-world locations to get the word about its latest sandbox game out into the world ahead of its...

A deadly train collision in central Spain — the country's second deadly train crash within a year — has sparked protests in Madrid. Around 500 demonstrators gathered outside the transport ministry on Wednesday night,...

Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. The accident in Toledo province killed 69 people and came just nine months after another deadly crash on the...

Spain faces fresh concerns about rail safety after a second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people

Rapper Nicki Minaj has excoriated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of the state's gubernatorial election on Tuesday.

The “Super Bass” rapper has become a proud supporter of President Donald Trump and was recently floated as the next White House press secretary.

Rapper Nicki Minaj called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul an "evil woman" in a social media post on Monday and demanded she "forfeit her seat."

George Michael’s guitar from his 1987 ‘Faith’ music video has sold for £234,000 at auction. The sale has sparked a family dispute, with Siobhan Bailey’s brother Gerard objecting to the auction organised by her...

The Faith guitar featured in one of George Michael’s first videos as a solo star and is among the items being sold today

An auction of singer George Michael’s personal memorabilia which includes the guitar from the Faith music video has sparked a family row, according to a report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, potentially with foreign help, as final results showed his bloc had...

Netanyahu’s party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have ‘stolen’ Israel’s election AP News After losing his majority, Netanyahu tries to delegitimize election results Axios Report: intelligence. in...

Netanyahu and his party amplifies allegations that the country’s Arab-led parties had ‘stolen’ the election

What we know about the deadly high-speed train crash in Spain

Protests erupt in Spain after train crash kills dozens NBC News Families desperate for news as rescuers work to identify Spanish train crash victims BBC Audio recordings reveal decisions made moments before deadly...

The newspaper El País has obtained audio recordings of communications prior to the high-speed train crash in Spain that suggest one train was given clearance to proceed despite a second one being stalled on the...

Hong Kong officials bow in apology over deadly fire

Blaze was world’s deadliest residential fire since 1980, but some survivors and bereaved families say justice has yet to be served Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for government shortcomings that contributed to a...

Hong Kong leader John Lee apologized for the deadly fire that killed 168 people in the city last November and released an ‌independent report that held four government departments partially responsible. #hongkong...

Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine all met at the White House with Trump

President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational defense opportunity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have argued in court declarations. Critics have...

Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin are urging a judge to save Donald Trump’s tacky vanity arch, arguing it’s vital to defending the capital from enemy drones. The Defense Secretary and...

Alphabet sheds half a trillion in market value, Intel's stock falls 20%.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Breaks Streak On Alphabet's $500B Drop; Amazon Earnings Next Investor's Business Daily Alphabet loses $482 billion in market value, the biggest drop in its history Yahoo Finance Shares of...

Alphabet, Microsoft earnings in focus; Warsh on AI, rates - what’s moving markets Investing.com Google parent company has $500bn wiped off market value over AI fears Sky News Google suffers record $500bn share price...

According to new CNN polls, in deep-red Kansas, there is no clear leader between Democrat Adam Hamilton (49%) and Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (45%), even as likely voters there say they would prefer Republicans to...

CNN CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten was visibly stunned while breaking down new polling that shows Democrats holding a rare advantage in the high-stakes Texas Senate race. The fresh CNN/SSRS survey, conducted...

It “would give Democrats about a 96% chance of winning the United States Senate,” said CNN’s chief data analyst.

While US economic growth for the third quarter exceeded economists' expectations, wages are not keeping up with inflation and consumers are chipping away at their savings. #usgdp #economy #economicgrowth #inflation...

U.S. economic growth increased in the third quarter, as the surge in artificial intelligence investment continued and consumers kept spending despite persistent inflation. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP)...

Better than expected, boosted by strength in consumer spending and red-hot business investment.

A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in south Oxfordshire.

Defense attorneys argue Letitia James' social media posts show pre-existing bias in the reopened Cornell University gang rape criminal investigation.

Judge grills AG’s office in Cornell sex assault case as ex-frat bro’s lawyer demands ouster over alleged bias Fox News Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault...

Man accused in Cornell rape lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from investigation over her posts

Arsenal appealed the red card after Dowman was sent off in the 86th minute of Tuesday's defeat for kicking out in retaliation to a scissor challenge by Harrison Neal, who was shown a yellow card.

Arsenal youngster will have to learn a valuable lesson

Arsenal have failed in their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in the defeat to League Two Fleetwood Town.

The suspect accused of attacking Jewish demonstrators with two lit Molotov cocktails in Boulder, Colorado, last year pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes and other charges on Thursday. Mohamed Soliman, a 47-year-old...

An Egyptian national, 47-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pleaded guilty in federal court to committing a hate crime resulting in death, along with eight other hate crime charges and three explosives charges. Federal...

DENVER (AP) — An Egyptian man is scheduled to change his not guilty plea to federal hate crime and other charges Thursday for a deadly firebombing attack on demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, last year. Mohamed...

Spending under Carney is even anticipated to be higher than spending was under former prime minister Justin Trudeau for much of his tenure.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $1.6 billion federal investment in Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere on Thursday. Speaking in Montreal, Carney said, “We are not waiting for the future of AI to be...

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces an investment of up to $1.6 billion in Canadian AI company Cohere, in Montreal on Oct. 29, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi)

Catch up on the stories we’re following today

A Toronto Police car is pictured in Toronto on Feb. 18, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey)

Three members of the same family were shot early Thursday morning during a home invasion in Toronto’s affluent Bridle Path neighbourhood. Toronto police Insp. Kristy Smith told reporters police were called to the...

It's a good day to love Celeste! Earlier today it was discovered that Celeste had been removed from the Xbox Store while it remained on the PlayStation and Nintendo digital storefronts. Now, as shared by the game's...

"For those who're asking, yes we delisted Celeste and TowerFall on XBox"

'Celeste' and 'Towerfall' have been delisted from Xbox as part of the pro-Palestinian BDS boycott.

Canada’s auditor general assesses federal programs and how taxpayer money is spent. She released a fresh batch of reports Thursday, and one positive assessment is the delivery of dental care to nearly seven million...

Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan holds a news conference in Ottawa, on Oct. 19, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Justin Tang)

The Department of Justice has reportedly subpoenaed California election officials who have refused to set aside mail-in ballots associated with up to 20,000 suspected noncitizens. The move comes a day after a...

The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to California officials, escalating a dispute over allegations by the federal government that the state may have as many as 20,000 non-citizens registered to vote.

Julian Lewis suffered a medical emergency at Colorado's facility and was rushed to a hospital. His father said the sophomore is now recovering.

Colorado QB Julian Lewis recovering after medical emergency, father says USA Today

Lewis, 19, is a former top-10 high school QB recruit in his second season with the Buffaloes

In an emotional post on social media, he said it has been 262 days since she's been home

The King was welcomed to Guyana by its President Mohamed Irfaan Ali after arriving from the Bahamas.

King Charles continues his Caribbean tour, as he arrives in Georgetown, Guyana. #kingcharles #king #charles #royals #royalfamily #guyana #caribbean #southamerica #skynews #live #breakingnews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube...

Less than six months after being shot, All-American running back Ahmad Hardy is expected to play for Missouri against Arkansas on Saturday.

The 20-year-old running back, who led the SEC in rushing yards in 2025, was shot at a rap concert in Mississippi during the offseason, just weeks after welcoming his first-born son into the world.

Hardy has recovered from a gunshot wound he suffered in the offseason and will see action on Saturday against Arkansas

A fire at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina triggered emergency measures at a facility supporting the US nuclear arsenal

What Priyanka Gandhi has and hasnt built in Wayanad

India News Highlights, 29 October 2026: Priyanka Gandhi inspects Ramlila Maidan ahead of Nov 1 INDIA bloc rally The Indian Express Over 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, 200 CCTVs to secure Ramlila Maidan for Nov. 1...

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's adopted son Connor was seen for the first time in almost two years as he enjoyed a low-key evening out at the 2026 World Series this week.

Navigating life in the spotlight can sometimes feel like riding into the danger zone. So, it makes sense that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s kids Bella Kidman Cruise and Connor Cruise have chosen...

Publishers Compile Heart and Idea Factory International , and developer Sting have announced RPG-style board game, Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 , will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam...

Introducing an all-new Dokapon adventure with the Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 Announcement Trailer, which showcases some of the sequel's new features, including enhanced graphics, new character customization options,...

Haiti’s government has announced new election dates as police and soldiers, backed by over 2,000 troops from El Salvador, fight gangs

El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele gives a news conference at the presidential palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Oct. 16, 2026. (Salvador Melendez/AP Photo)

King Charles joined revellers dancing during the Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, Bahamas, on the second day of his Caribbean tour. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top...

King Charles III busted out some unexpected dance moves during his tour of the Caribbean.

The blast occurred overnight in Tharparkar district in the Sindh province, said district Police Chief Arif Aziz.

Victims included staff at the medical facility, patients, and their relatives.

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A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol, ahead of an appeal court verdict on rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law in December...

Priyanka Chopra recently took a moment to express her heartfelt appreciation for Nick Jonas, who adjusted his tour plans to celebrate Karwa Chauth at home. The couple showcased their deep bond through festive...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Karwa Chauth and shared glimpses of her special day through photos and videos on social media.

Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey was designed with the idea of residents being able to spend the rest of their days aboard a luxurious cruise ship.

The captain of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship described on Thursday how 'painful' it was for him and his crew to request hundreds of people who were living permanently on the vessel to disembark after soaring fuel...

‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Looks Sunny On Tracking With Opening Forecasts Starting At $60M+ Deadline ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ First Reactions The Hollywood Reporter Elle Fanning Is...

Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is tracking to open at over $100 million