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Nobody Wants This returned to Netflix at No. 1, drawing 8.6M views in its first four days—slightly below last year’s 10.3M season-one launch. The comeback also lifted Season 1 to No. 9 with 2M views for the week. The Diplomat ranked second with 6.3M in its second week, and Boots was third with 5.6M, with several other series filling out the TV chart. On film, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite debuted with 22.1M views in three days, depicting the upper echelons of the U.S. government’s roughly 18 minutes to react to an unattributed nuclear missile.

After months of a 'no hire, no fire' job market, sweeping cuts at Amazon, UPS and Target are shifting the tone. Amazon will cut 14,000 jobs as it leans into AI; UPS says its workforce is down 48,000 from a year ago; Target plans 800-plus Minnesota layoffs amid a wider restructuring. With nearly 950,000 cuts through September—the most since 2020—hiring has slowed, official data are stalled by the shutdown, and the Fed meets without fresh figures. Unemployment remains historically low, but economists warn fewer openings could stretch job searches and weaken job security.

Television viewers watched a 210 Freeway pursuit Monday as a motorcyclist who authorities say shot and killed San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez fled at nearly 150 mph, racked a handgun, and then collided with a gray Toyota Camry that had deliberately swerved to stop him. The Camry’s driver, an off-duty county narcotics deputy who put himself back on duty, ended the chase; the suspect, 47-year-old Angelo Jose Saldivar, was airlifted and is in stable condition, with charges expected. Policing experts said the deputy’s use of deadly force was likely justified. Mourning followed for Nunez, 28.

A federal judge in San Francisco indefinitely halted the Trump administration’s shutdown‑tied reductions‑in‑force, extending an earlier pause on thousands of layoffs at union-represented agencies. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said unions are likely to prove the actions unlawful and set another hearing to decide whether some RIFs, including at Interior and Education, are linked to the funding lapse. Justice Department lawyers argued the executive may conduct RIFs during a shutdown; plaintiffs said the orders defy statutes and required illegal work. Illston underscored trauma, as roughly 4,000 have received notices and Russell Vought said more than 10,000 could receive notices.

Amazon will cut thousands of corporate jobs, blaming AI's rapid shift, according to a memo from SVP Beth Galetti. The move, despite strong profits, aligns with layoffs at Salesforce (4,000), Lufthansa (4,000) and Chegg (45% of staff, 388 roles) tied to efficiency claims and strategy changes. Experts told ABC News the cuts highlight risks to white-collar, middle-skill roles, though AI's true impact and a slowing economy's role remain unclear. CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon will redeploy talent and keep hiring in key areas; the company employs 1.56 million people.

Nearly a month into the federal shutdown, vital supports are fraying. SNAP funds for 42 million Americans are set to run out Friday after the administration declined to tap contingency money, and WIC could follow next week. Active-duty troops may miss pay despite earlier fund shifts and even a $130 million anonymous gift. Head Start centers warn more than 65,000 seats could be affected as Nov. 1 grants stall. Open enrollment for ACA coverage opens Saturday, but Healthcare.gov appeared to show 2025 plans instead of next year’s options. States scramble, reserves thin, and workers have already gone unpaid.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is deeply concerned by President Donald Trump and allies floating a third term in 2028, telling ABC News' Jonathan Karl, 'They're not screwing around.' Trump has mused about running again despite the Constitution, and last week Steve Bannon claimed 'there's a plan' for a third term. Newsom recounted an Oval Office moment in which Trump, referencing FDR's painting, replied 'No, fourth' after Newsom said 'Third term?' and laughed when Newsom added, 'We're perfect little sheep, aren't we?' Karl's interview airs Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.

Two days after releasing “West End Girl,” Lily Allen and David Harbour listed their Carroll Gardens brownstone for $7.995 million, more than double what they paid four years ago. The Weeknd set a Coral Gables record with a $50 million waterfront purchase. Roseanne Barr sold her Big Island farm for $2.6 million, above ask. Christine McVie’s Belgravia penthouse sold for £6.65 million. Carl Icahn relisted a Midtown duplex at $23 million. Also noted: Mark Wahlberg’s amenity-rich lakefront mansion and N.F.L. defensive tackle Grady Jarrett marketing his Georgia estate after signing with the Bears.

Federal Judge Waverly Crenshaw warned Trump officials of sanctions for inflammatory statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia that could taint his trial. He ordered prosecutors to circulate his opinion to all DOJ and DHS staff, naming Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and criticized exaggerated or inaccurate claims—including branding Garcia MS-13 and tying him to a murder. The court reminded parties that opinions on guilt and comments about a defendant’s character are barred. Crenshaw also rebuked the defense over plea-talk disclosures. Garcia was mistakenly deported, later returned under a human-smuggling warrant, and pleads not guilty.

Google has begun rolling out Gemini for Home in the US to English-set Nest speakers and displays from the past decade through the Google Home Early Access program. The upgrade adds more natural voice commands for media, smart-home control, and household tasks, plus a Gemini Live mode that drops the hotword during a chat. Google notes early limitations, including occasional inaccuracies, finite context, and partial support for complex multi-action requests. Gemini Live requires a Google Home Premium subscription on select devices, and you can’t switch back to Google Assistant. New voices and UI arrive; broader languages in early 2026.