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On Monday, Day 27 of the government shutdown, roughly 3,370 U.S. flights were delayed and 118 flights into or out of the country were canceled, FlightAware reported. The slowdowns followed weekend backups, with more than 8,700 Sunday delays as air traffic controller shortages deepen. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said controllers will miss their first full paychecks Tuesday and described mounting stress over gas and childcare. He cited 22 staffing "triggers" on Sunday and warned disruptions could worsen as the impasse threatens to interrupt staffing ramp-up efforts.

Vogue World touched down on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, fusing runway spectacle with Hollywood theater in a film-themed show. Orchestrated by Anna Wintour, the 45-minute event raised $4.5 million for the Entertainment Community Fund to help local costume designers who lost homes after January wildfires, though the event is expected to generate over $30 million overall. Wintour dismissed retirement chatter after elevating Chloe Malle at Vogue, underscoring the brand’s shift to large-scale events. Gov. Gavin Newsom attended his first Vogue function as models walked the concrete to bullhorn calls.

After nearly five years in geostationary orbit, China’s secretive Xinjishu Yanzheng-7 came into focus when Australia’s High Earth Orbit Robotics released multi-angle images and a 3D rendering. HEO verified XJY-7 as a SAR satellite with a large dish antenna and two fixed solar panels requiring full-body rotation to charge. The spacecraft reentered on October 16 over Tenerife, producing a bright, slow, fragmenting fireball and sonic booms, according to tracker Marco Langbroek. The episode spotlights China’s rapidly evolving but opaque space program and the growing power of satellite-on-satellite imaging from firms such as HEO and Maxar.

Leaked screenshots hint Google’s next Pixel Feature Drop could arrive November 4, earlier than expected, with “theme packs,” Pixel Studio animations, and upgraded Pixel VIP alerts. Images posted by Mystic Leaks show a Pixel Tips rundown: one-tap “Wicked: For Good” themes that apply matching wallpaper and icons—and claim to change sounds and GIFs—plus tools to turn any image or text‑generated creation into GIFs or animated stickers. Pixel VIP would highlight WhatsApp and Google Messages from chosen contacts in yellow with status‑bar photos. The timing and a typo suggest caution.

OnePlus is rolling out its latest flagship in China ahead of a global launch, revealing flat edges, a left-mounted camera bump, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. A 7,300mAh battery headlines the spec sheet, though it’s unclear if that capacity will reach other regions. The phone packs three 50MP cameras, including a new 3.5x telephoto, and lacks Hasselblad’s imaging engine. Its 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display is smaller and lower-res than last year’s model, yet brighter at 1,800 nits. The author notes the OnePlus 13’s 6,000mAh cell already delivered multi-day life.

Week 8’s Bye‑mageddon brought frustration and fresh injuries, with Bijan Robinson the week’s biggest letdown. Cam Skattebo is out for the season, vaulting Tyrone Tracy into RB2, must‑add territory. Saquon Barkley and Quinshon Judkins carry injury concerns on byes; stash Tank Bigsby and Dylan Sampson. Usage stayed limited for TreVeyon Henderson and RJ Harvey, while Rico Dowdle outperformed in a split. Samaje Perine is the next man up. Jayden Higgins scored, and Elic Ayomanor stands as Tennessee’s clear No. 2.

Stocks climbed toward fresh records Monday as Wall Street braced for a crowded week. The S&P 500 rose 1%, the Dow added 248 points, and the Nasdaq gained 1.7%, extending Friday’s highs. Optimism grew ahead of a U.S.-China leaders meeting and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with traders largely expecting another cut. Big Tech earnings loom. Qualcomm jumped on AI news, while bubble worries simmered. Keurig Dr Pepper matched profit expectations. Deal headlines lifted Cadence Bank and Avidity Biosciences. Overseas markets rallied as Japan’s Nikkei topped 50,000. Treasury yields eased, and gold pulled back from recent records.

John Dickerson will leave CBS News at year’s end, heightening uncertainty around the revamped CBS Evening News he co-anchors with Maurice DuBois and a streaming-only follow-up. In a social post, he thanked colleagues and viewers, saying he will miss them. CBS News President Tom Cibrowski said Dickerson decided to step away as the Paramount Skydance operation faces ratings woes and seeks new prospects. His exit comes as Bari Weiss arrives as editor in chief and cost-cutting looms, amid departures including standards head Claudia Milne.

Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Japan on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a 2028 bid that would seek a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment’s two-election limit. He said he has his best poll numbers ever, hasn't considered a court fight, and praised potential Republican contenders including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump ruled out running as vice president as too cute. He touted recent Walter Reed tests, including an MRI he called perfect, and said poor results would keep him from running.

Nothing teased its upcoming Phone 3a Lite with a three-second X video and set an Oct. 29 launch at 9 a.m. ET/1 p.m. GMT, hinting at a lower-priced take on last year’s 3a line and showing a blinking LED in the corner. But fan anger is focused elsewhere: the latest Nothing OS 4.0 beta reveals a Lock Glimpse tool and preinstalled partner apps, prompting accusations of “bloatware.” Cofounder Akis Evangelis defended the move as a revenue necessity for non-flagships, while users on Reddit and a Change.org petition urge a reversal.