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Val Chmerkovskiy will not perform in the upcoming Dedication Night episode of Dancing With the Stars after a controversial TikTok post referencing Will Smith’s 2022 Oscars slap. The production company said his social media comment was inappropriate and could distract from the show’s celebration.

Jenna Dewan, his partner for season thirty‑five, will instead dance with Alan Bersten on October twentieth. The decision follows a broader backlash over his earlier comments about judge Carrie Ann Inaba during the Super Bowl Night episode. Fans and critics alike have called for greater sensitivity on the program’s platform.

Val’s statement apologized for the poor judgment of his reference, noting he did not intend to implicate Inaba or damage the show’s reputation. He added he would continue to support the cast and crew while he reflects on the incident. The move underscores the network’s emphasis on maintaining a

A federal judge in Ensenada, Baja California, sentenced Jesús Gerardo García, Irineo Francisco and Ángel Jesús each to one hundred fifty‑eight years and nine months for murdering Australian surfers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.

The killings, carried out to steal tires from the victims’ truck, shocked the local community and triggered a sharp decline in tourism. Authorities found the bodies in a well in May 2024 after the trio’s bodies were discovered near Punta San José.

The sentencing marks the end of a two‑year legal battle that began with the murders in April 2024. The case has highlighted the vulnerability of popular tourist spots and the economic impact of violent crime on Baja California’s tourism industry.

Los Angeles health authorities issued an urgent warning after a fatality in February two thousand twenty‑six linked to cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid ten times more potent than fentanyl. The drug, first detected in the United States in two thousand twenty‑four, has since appeared in nineteen states in liquids, crystals, powders, and counterfeit tablets.

Authorities emphasize its extreme potency, which can kill users even in small doses, and note that it is undetectable by standard fentanyl testing strips. In April two thousand twenty‑six, San Francisco health officials recorded the first overdose death involving cychlorphine, marking the drug’s spread to the West Coast.

The DEA classified cychlorphine as a Schedule I substance in August two thousand twenty‑six, making possession and sale illegal. Public health officials urge residents to avoid solitary use, refrain from mixing drugs, and carry naloxone to counter potential overdoses.

Manchester City surged to a three‑point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a three‑to‑two triumph over Ipswich Town. Erling Haaland netted twice, while Phil Foden returned from suspension to help seal the win. Despite a costly error from Marc Guehi that earned Ipswich a late penalty, City held on for the victory, tightening their lead over rivals.

The match saw City’s defense hold firm for most of the game, with Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes delivering solid performances. Haaland’s goals and the team’s collective effort underscored City’s dominance in the league, setting the stage for a title‑deciding campaign.

Florida’s triumph over Texas on Saturday marked a pivotal moment for the Gators’ season, securing a 27‑24 victory that halted the Longhorns’ winning streak. Quarterback Tramell Jones Jr.

delivered a flawless performance, throwing two touchdowns to Lacota Dippre and guiding the team from a 17‑3 deficit to a triumphant finish. The defense, previously ranked last in the SEC, dominated Texas’s offense, sacking quarterback Arch Manning five times and forcing a critical fumble.

With the win, Florida’s record improves to five‑two overall and three‑two in conference play, positioning the team for a potential bowl berth. The game’s outcome also boosts fan enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming matchup against No. one Georgia on October thirty‑first.

The defending national champions Indiana fell to Ohio State Saturday, sparking a sharp decline in the top‑twenty rankings. The loss, a hard‑fought 24‑21 defeat, snapped a streak of victories that had seen the Hoosiers climb to the summit of the AP and CFP polls. Analysts predict a slide of several spots, with Ohio State’s win reinforcing the Big Ten’s depth and prompting voters to reassess Indiana’s position.

The setback comes after a season of historic milestones: a first‑ever #1 ranking, an undefeated record, and a national title. With the loss, Indiana’s momentum stalls, and the program faces a new challenge: maintaining national relevance while rebuilding confidence after a narrow defeat.

On Saturday, Netflix added forty‑four new titles, sparking a surge in weekend viewership.

The lineup includes the long‑awaited drama *East of Eden*, debuting on the first of October, alongside the comedy‑drama *Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke* and the thriller *The Ramparts of Ice*. The following day, the romance series *#Love* and the reality‑drama *Doing Life* joined the catalog, offering viewers a mix of genres.

Mid‑month, the political thriller *The Diplomat* season four, the animated action *Transformers One*, and the sitcom *Solar Opposites* season six premiered, rounding out a diverse slate that caters to varied tastes. These releases underscore Netflix’s strategy to maintain subscriber growth by continually refreshing its library with high‑profile originals and genre‑spanning content.

The 2026 college football season’s Week Seven delivers a packed slate of high‑stakes matchups. In the Big Ten, No. four Ohio State narrowly defeats No. five Indiana, snapping the Hoosiers’ twenty‑two‑game winning streak. Meanwhile, unranked Florida pulls off a surprise victory over No.

seven Texas in Austin, as Arch Manning struggles for a second straight game. The SEC stage is set with No. six Alabama facing No. fourteen Tennessee and No. thirteen Missouri taking on No. nine Ole Miss, all teams already carrying a loss that could jeopardize CFP hopes.

Evening’s marquee sees No. two Notre Dame travel to Provo, Utah, to battle No. eight BYU, while other notable contests include No. eighteen Oklahoma State versus No. twenty Houston. Fans and analysts alike anticipate a weekend of thrilling play and pivotal outcomes for the season’s top programs.

Street Fighter launched its theatrical run on ten‑seventeenth‑twenty‑six, earning a robust thirty‑one million dollars in its opening weekend.

The action‑film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, debuted across 3,575 North American theaters, generating thirteen million on Friday alone. Critics noted the film’s high per‑screen average of sixty‑eight thousand dollars, signaling strong audience interest.

Meanwhile, the documentary You Can See Everything climbed the charts, while the documentary Whalefall slipped. The weekend’s results positioned Street Fighter at the top of the box‑office rankings, surpassing competing releases and setting a solid foundation for the film’s domestic trajectory.

Police in Tirana fired what appeared to be rubber bullets at protesters on Saturday, the fifth day of mass student demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama step down. Reuters footage showed a shotgun firing toward crowds outside the education ministry, with rubber pellets found on the ground and striking two journalists and several demonstrators.

The incident marks an escalation in clashes that have engulfed central Tirana, where demonstrators have burned government buildings, hurled rocks, and faced tear gas and water cannons. Police chief Skender Hita confirmed the use of rubber bullets and said seven officers were suspended for exceeding authority and failing to respect proportionality.

The protests, fueled by anger over corruption, unemployment, and poor education, pose the biggest challenge yet to Rama, who last year won a fourth term. Policymakers condemned the unrest and called for calm, while Hita noted 1,067 people had been arrested and 388 criminally