As the U.S. government shutdown hit day ten Friday, an uptick in sick calls among essential aviation staff deepened staffing strains just as 52,000 flights are slated for the Columbus Day weekend. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave called the national picture "a little messy," with sporadic delays and cancellations....
MIT President Sally Kornbluth told the White House she "cannot support" a proposed compact that would grant favorable access to federal funding if MIT and eight peers adopt President Donald Trump's political agenda. She warned it would curb free speech, undermine university independence, and depart from merit-based research funding, though...
Researchers have identified a new ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapsis, from fossils found in 2001 at Golden Cap on England’s Jurassic Coast. The nearly 10-foot “sword dragon” shows an enormous eye socket, a long, sword-like snout, unusual bones around the external nostrils, and a rounder nasal opening. Almost perfectly preserved in three...
National Guard troops have begun patrolling Memphis as part of a federal anti-crime task force created by President Trump, the police confirmed. Operating under Gov. Bill Lee’s command, the Guard will serve support roles—unarmed unless requested—and act as “eyes and ears,” in standard uniforms, with no armored tanks. The scope...
Family Matters actor Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.–Mexico border and is being held in a San Diego jail, according to TMZ. Online records say the 48-year-old was taken into custody Sunday by U.S. Border Patrol on a fugitive arrest tied to an out‑of‑state felony; the cited California Penal...
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of George Isbell Jr., accused of mailing a death threat to podcaster Benny Johnson days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Isbell was taken into custody Oct. 7 in San Diego and federally charged with mailing a threatening communication, carrying a maximum five-year...
Orion Kerkering’s wild throw in Los Angeles ended the Phillies’ season and thrust a longtime core into uncertainty. Free agency awaits Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader is likely to decline a mutual option, and manager Rob Thomson’s return is in question despite four playoff berths and...
Disney’s Tron: Ares is pacing to roughly $15 million Friday and a mid-to-high $30 million three-day at 4,000 theaters, after $4.8 million in previews. The Indigenous People’s Day weekend could buoy Monday business, with many schools off, even as MLB and NFL siphon Sunday audiences. Warner Bros’ One Battle After...
Disney’s Tron: Ares opened with $4.8 million in Wednesday/Thursday previews and is poised to lead the weekend at an estimated $40–$45 million despite mixed reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes). Directed by Joachim Rønning, the $180 million threequel stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Evan Peters. Paramount’s Roofman drew $1 million...
Wall Street is on edge after auto parts maker First Brands filed for bankruptcy on 29 September, revealing liabilities of $10bn-$50bn against $1bn-$10bn in assets and heavy reliance on opaque off-balance-sheet invoice financing. Arranger Raistone says up to $2.3bn has "vanished," while Jefferies reports $715m in exposure and an inquiry...
