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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has sent recruits to its Georgia training academy before completing background checks, later discovering failed drug tests, disqualifying criminal histories and unmet physical or academic standards, according to current and former DHS officials. Internal data show more than 200 recruits were dismissed in training during a hiring surge tied to President Trump’s deportation push; nearly half failed a written exam, and others faltered on fitness. DHS disputes the figures and says most new hires are prior-service officers. Training was shortened to six weeks as HR rushes to process 150,000 applicants amid $50,000 signing bonuses.

Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You hits theaters Friday with a knotty web of romance, betrayal and loss—plus a baby of uncertain paternity. Dave Franco says someone recently reacted, What in the Maury Povich was that? as he, Scott Eastwood and Mason Thames unpack the chaos: Eastwood plays Allison Williams’ unfaithful husband; Thames dates their daughter (Mckenna Grace) after a fatal crash. In an AP sit-down, the trio trade influences, praise and laughs over heartthrob labels, shirtless scenes and Eastwood’s Taylor Swift Wildest Dreams music video appearance—while noting It Ends With Us’ outsized success.

Leaders of the No Kings movement said millions joined Saturday’s nationwide protests and pledged to turn that momentum into sustained action. Indivisible announced a “No Kings alliance” rapid-response network, while groups from the ACLU to SEIU outlined plans for boycotts, legal challenges, campus and community organizing, and targeted pressure on corporations and lawmakers. Organizers cited efforts in states like Missouri, support services in cities facing occupation or increased federal brutality, and discussions of a possible general strike. They urged connecting protesters to local groups and pressing Congress, courts, and institutions to resist authoritarian policies.

California’s Proposition 50, a redistricting measure, leads as many voters frame it as a national statement against the Trump administration and national Republicans, whom they believe treat the state worse than others. Those seeing it as a state issue tend to oppose it, citing power shifts to cities and potential costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom is net-positive overall but galvanizes many “no” voters. Californians mostly oppose Trump’s deportation program, though many say border crossings have declined. The CBS News/YouGov survey of 1,504 registered voters (Oct. 16–21, 2025) shows majority backing in the heavily Democratic state.

Netflix will distribute the sequel to The Mitchells vs. the Machines under a licensing pact with Sony, signaling a collaborative partnership after the streamer acquired the first film for a reported $100 million amid pandemic delays. The original, praised for its hand-painted look, won eight Annie Awards and an Oscar nomination. Sony’s KPop Demon Hunters also landed at Netflix, becoming Netflix’s most-watched movie ever and prompting sequel talks. Producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, through Lord Miller, and Sony Pictures Animation’s Kurt Albrecht are on board, with original film’s co-writer/director Mike Rianda and Aditya Sood as executive producers.

Amazon on Wednesday announced AI-powered smart glasses for its delivery drivers, aiming to cut time with a hands-free workflow. The glasses let drivers scan packages, follow turn‑by‑turn walking directions, and capture proof of delivery via AI sensing and computer vision, displaying hazards and tasks in view. They auto-activate when parked, pair with a vest controller with swappable battery and emergency button, and support prescription and transitional lenses. A North American trial is underway, with future features like real-time defect detection, pet detection, and low-light adjustments. Amazon also introduced the Blue Jay robotic arm and Eluna AI tool for warehouses.

Week 8, 2025 positional rankings for PPR leagues are posted and will be updated throughout the week, with a reminder to check back often. Viewers are invited to watch Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry, weekdays live at 12 p.m. ET on YouTube and at 5 p.m. ET on Peacock. On Sundays, Fantasy Football Pregame airs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on Peacock and the NFL on NBC YouTube channel. The rankings span quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends.

Pakistan’s naval ship PNS Yarmook seized more than $972 million in narcotics from two stateless dhows in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed. Acting within 48 hours, the crew confiscated several tons of crystal meth, valued at over $960 million, and a smaller quantity of cocaine, later tested and destroyed aboard. The Combined Maritime Forces hailed the raid, with a task force commander citing multinational coordination for one of CMF’s most successful drug busts. Pakistan’s navy shared video of the operation as CENTCOM congratulated the 47-nation partnership for disrupting regional smuggling.

On a visit to Oslo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy backed Donald Trump’s call to freeze the Ukraine-Russia war at current lines, calling it a “good compromise,” while noting Moscow has signaled refusal. Russia reiterated maximalist demands and rejected extended ceasefires, as Sergei Lavrov dismissed Washington’s push to “stop immediately.” Trump, who recently balked at sending Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, voiced caution about a proposed summit with Vladimir Putin. Amid the uncertainty, Russia launched its biggest aerial assault in two weeks, killing at least six people, and staged strategic nuclear drills the Kremlin described as routine.

In NPR’s Far-Flung Postcards, the author seeks respite from Mumbai’s heat and clamor with a family break near Goa and a dawn Vistadome ride on the 12051 Jan Shatabdi Express, departing 5:10 a.m. from the British-era Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. As the sun rose and mist lifted, swivel seats faced wide windows framing tangled jungle, swollen rivers and waterfalls. A gasp, then laughter—and the thought of a perfect balm, and a chance to fall in love with India again.