Airbnb Bans Hosts From Requiring Guests to Strip Beds and Wash Dishes
Airbnb is limiting the chores hosts can require guests to perform before checkout, banning tasks that typically fall to professional cleaners.
ISS Astronauts Capture Stunning Images of Earth’s Auroras and Lights
Astronauts on the International Space Station have photographed Earth’s auroras and city lights from 250 miles up.
iPhone Duo Launches in Hong Kong From HK$17,499 With January Delivery
Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, debuts in Hong Kong on October 23 with prices starting at HK$17,499.
New Mexico Sues Epstein Lawyer and Accountant for Concealing Sex Crimes
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a federal civil lawsuit on October 21, 2026, accusing Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney and accountant of facilitating and…
Gears of War E-Day Budget Surpasses $500 Million, Source Says
Industry reports show that the production budget for Xbox Game Studios shooter Gears of War: E-Day has surged past $500 million before marketing expenses.
Javier Milei Calls Pedro Sánchez a Dictator During Madrid Visit
Argentine President Javier Milei called Pedro Sánchez an unpresentable dictator during a private visit to Madrid on Wednesday, Oct.
Pete Hegseth Staffers Damage Historic Dwight D. Eisenhower Globe
Staffers for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a historic World War II-era globe believed to have been used by Gen.
Sainsbury Raises Profit Forecast Despite Warning On Christmas Sales
Sainsbury’s expects a pretty challenging festive period while households face tight budgets, even as the retailer lifted its annual profit outlook to at least £1.025 billion.
Australia Visa Changes Leave International Students Facing Uncertainty
International students across Australia face deep uncertainty following sudden federal visa changes taking effect in October 2026.
Gigi Hadid Defends Elsa Hosk Over Victoria’s Secret Runway Walk
Following online criticism of her mirrored runway appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, model Elsa Hosk received public defense from fellow model Gigi Hadid, who…
Super El Niño Tracking 2015-16 Intensity by December 2026
A strengthening super El Niño is expected to peak around December 2026, with exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean conditions potentially persisting into early 2027.
Laurent Simons Joins Bar-Ilan University Research Labs
Laurent Simons, a 16-year-old Belgian prodigy with a doctorate in quantum physics, is preparing to join research laboratories at Bar-Ilan University in Israel.