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Amy Schumer shared a mirror selfie on Instagram showing a slimmer figure, drawing attention to what a nutritionist described as roughly a 40-pound loss in recent months. The 44-year-old comedian, who previously cited weights of 160 pounds in 2015 and 170 in 2022, now appears around 130 pounds, with a trimmer waistline, according to the Daily Mail. Schumer has discussed trying Ozempic and liposuction, and says Mounjaro, plus estrogen and progesterone for perimenopause, have boosted her energy and eased symptoms. She called her experience “really good,” noted coverage limits for such drugs, and said she invested in Midi Health.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to San Francisco as “laughable,” saying he reversed course for “obvious reasons” because “there’s nothing happening.” Citing the Major Cities Chiefs Association, he said the city is tracking a 70-year low in homicides and a year-over-year drop in violent crime, and vowed to sue if any military forces are deployed. Trump later said he scrapped plans to send federal agents after talks with tech leaders and Mayor Daniel Lurie. Newsom also touted San Francisco’s tech surge and discussed politics and 2028 prospects.

The Miami Heat gathered Friday without Terry Rozier after the NBA placed him on indefinite leave following his arrest by federal agents. Prosecutors allege Rozier conspired with friends to help them win bets tied to a March 2023 Hornets game; he denies wrongdoing. Coach Erik Spoelstra and teammates Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez Jr. voiced support, even as Miami focuses on its next game. An indictment says Rozier told a childhood friend he would pull himself from that game, enabling bettors to wager on his unders and later collect proceeds.

A 13-year-old boy lost part of his bowel after swallowing 80–100 high-powered magnets, according to a New Zealand Medical Journal case report. After four days of abdominal pain, scans showed four chains of magnets in his bowel and large intestine, disrupting imaging and prompting exploratory surgery. Surgeons found pressure necrosis, removed the magnets, and he recovered, leaving hospital after eight days. Although such magnets are banned for sale in New Zealand, they are easily bought online; the boy said he purchased them on Temu. Temu expressed regret, began an internal review, and said non-compliant listings will be removed.

Netflix has licensed Hollywood Arts, a Victorious spinoff starring Daniella Monet as Trina Vega, ordering 26 episodes for a 2026 global Netflix debut, followed by a second window on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. Developed at Nickelodeon and now produced by Paramount Television Studios, the multi-camera series follows Trina’s return to her former school as an unqualified substitute who clashes with—and inspires—new students. Jake Farrow and Samantha Martin serve as showrunners; Monet executive produces alongside them and director Jonathan Judge. Production is underway in Vancouver after an Oct. 14 table read; Yvette Nicole Brown will guest star.

After the 2010 Neanderthal genome, the question of resurrection persists. George Church argued cloning could work, and Colossal pursued de‑extinction projects, but experts told Live Science the effort is technically prohibitive and ethically unacceptable: immune incompatibilities, the absence of living cells, and error‑prone editing hinder success, and any born individual could face isolation or exploitation with little scientific value. The legal landscape is unclear, raising worries about private ventures. Several researchers say better answers would come from exceptional natural preservation — exemplified by Ötzi and Tollund Man — and that a permafrost Neanderthal would reveal far more.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Budapest is working to circumvent new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and gas firms, after President Donald Trump announced measures against Lukoil and Rosneft. He told Good Morning Hungary he has consulted MOL executives and insisted the battle is not over, arguing Hungary must keep buying Russian energy to protect utility costs. The sanctions could prompt Moscow to shut remaining oil pipelines to Europe, threatening Hungary’s Russia-dependent supplies. While much of the EU has reduced reliance since 2022, Hungary and Slovakia remain dependent; Croatia says it can cover their needs via the Adria pipeline.

Microsoft unveiled Mico, a blob-like animated avatar for Copilot’s voice mode, as part of a “human-centered” rebranding that aims to build AI that “earns your trust.” Mico shows warmth and personality, reacting “like someone who truly listens,” and even hides an Easter egg that turns it into Clippy. “Clippy walked so that we could run,” Microsoft’s Jacob Andreou said. The launch also raises concerns: by deepening parasocial feelings toward LLMs, Mico could drive more engagement—and potentially pay more to access. Whether it becomes beloved or an annoyance remains unclear.

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for his first Asia trip since returning to office, talk has intensified about a possible encounter with Kim Jong Un in South Korea, perhaps at Panmunjom around the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 APEC meetings. Officials and analysts are split: some see rising odds, noting suspended civilian tours and Kim’s comments about possible talks; others say Kim’s larger arsenal and ties with Russia and China blunt urgency. No logistics are visible. Even without a meeting, experts debate whether limited deals or renewed talks could still follow.

Justice Department lawyers said Friday the Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, which has agreed to accept him, with removal possible as soon as Oct. 31. In a court filing, they cited diplomatic assurances and noted Liberia was not among more than 20 countries Abrego Garcia fears. His attorney called the move punitive and unlawful, urging Costa Rica instead. Judge Paula Xinis has barred deportation while weighing his detention challenge after a mistaken removal to El Salvador and his pending human smuggling case.