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Illinois man confronts mother after Halloween treats disappear from doorstep
- Illinois man accused a mother and her children of taking Halloween treats.
- He claimed 40 juice boxes and over 160 sweets were missing.
- The family denied taking everything; their identities remain unknown.
A confrontation in Illinois was filmed after a man accused a woman and her children of taking Halloween treats left outside for trick-or-treaters. The dispute, shared online, centres on what happened to the snacks and the man’s decision to confront and record the family. The man said 40…
Man avoids jail over £14,000 drugs as stolen lamb is found in car
- McNeil avoided jail for drug supply offences.
- He was ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work.
- Lamb Pablo was returned to its owner.
John McNeil, 56, avoided prison after being convicted of possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply, following a police stop on the M74 in Glasgow. The case also drew attention for the lamb, Pablo, found in the car eating chips; the court heard its owner had not…
Cyber-attack sends false nuclear and chemical alerts to Ukrainians
- A hacked alert app sent false nuclear and chemical threat warnings.
- Ukraine’s Air Force said there was no radiation threat.
- The incident raised concerns about alert-system security and public trust.
A cyber-attack compromised a Ukrainian emergency alert app on Sunday night, sending false warnings of nuclear strikes, chemical attacks and street fighting. The incident caused unease but many people doubted the messages, and Ukraine’s Air Force said within 15 minutes that there was no radiation threat. The alerts…
Newcastle and Everton seek consistency in Premier League meeting
- Barry has found form as Everton’s first-choice striker.
- Newcastle are short of chances and may be without Osula.
- The 12th-versus-14th meeting is expected to be tight.
Everton’s Thierno Barry has improved since becoming the club’s only senior striker, while Newcastle hope to build on a recent win at Crystal Palace. Their meeting matters as both sides seek consistency after uneven starts to the season. Barry has scored seven goals in 11 appearances after managing…
Cyber-attacks on European supermarket freezers highlight connected equipment risks
- Supermarket refrigeration systems were affected by suspected cyber-attacks in Europe.
- More than 800 UK retail interfaces are accessible online.
- Experts say device security and ownership need greater attention.
A suspected cyber-attack affecting supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe has drawn attention to the risks of internet-connected equipment. If attackers gain control of refrigeration settings, they could damage food stocks as well as disrupt computer systems, although the incidents do not show that household appliances are being…
Think twice before putting your gaming console inside a cabinet
- Closed cabinets can trap heat around consoles.
- A PS5 can use up to 220 watts while gaming.
- Leave room for airflow and keep vents clear.
Putting a modern gaming console in a closed entertainment cabinet can trap heat and dust, potentially reducing performance or shortening the system’s lifespan. Consoles use far more power than typical Blu-ray players, so they need clear airflow to keep their components cool. A PlayStation 5 can draw up…
Non-profit operator takes charge of Great Britain’s smart meter network
- Smart meter network control is moving from Capita to a non-profit operator.
- Three in 10 households still lack a smart meter.
- Completing the rollout could require another £1.7bn.
Control of Great Britain’s smart meter data network is passing from Capita subsidiary Smart DCC to a non-profit operator. The change ends a 13-year licence marked by delays and rising costs, and shifts the network to a public-interest model intended to improve transparency and focus on consumers. The…
Hacker wars: Rival Russian and Ukrainian cyber groups claim credit for attacks on each country’s air raid systems that saw some civilians alerted to fake nuclear and chemical warfare
- False nuclear and chemical alerts targeted people in Ukraine and Russia.
- Ukraine’s air raid app serves about 6.7 million people daily.
- Rival hacking groups claimed responsibility, but one claim remains unverified.
Hackers sent false air raid and emergency warnings to people in Ukraine and Russia in what appeared to be a tit-for-tat cyber attack. The alerts falsely claimed nuclear or chemical threats and risked causing panic, highlighting how attacks on public warning systems can undermine trust during wartime. Ukraine’s…
OpenAI offers to cut data centre power use during emergencies
- OpenAI says its Georgia data centre could free up to 1,000 megawatts.
- The power would be available during emergencies or extreme weather.
- The proposal comes amid growing scrutiny of data centre impacts.
OpenAI plans to pilot a programme at a planned data centre in Effingham County, Georgia, offering to reduce its electricity use during extreme weather or emergencies. The company says this could help protect nearby communities when the power grid is under strain, as opposition to large data centre…
9 Ways Mina the Hollower Was as Complex and Audacious to Make as Any AAA Game
- *Mina the Hollower* began as an art experiment.
- Burrowing gives players a clear way to evade and reposition.
- Yacht Club aimed for simple controls with deeper combat.
Yacht Club Games says *Mina the Hollower* demanded creative and technical work comparable to much larger games, despite its Game Boy Color inspired look. The team discussed how the project grew from an art experiment into a top-down action game, and how its distinctive mechanics were designed to…
‘Homestead: The Series’ Officially Returns After 2 Years Hiatus With an Epic First Look
- Homestead: The Series returns on 3 November.
- Season 2 spans eight episodes.
- The community faces famine, disease and conflict.
Homestead: The Series is returning for a second season on 3 November, two years after its first season launched alongside the film Homestead. The eight-episode season continues the story of a prepper community facing threats and shortages after a battle, with the premiere setting up a struggle over…
Call of Duty: Warzone’s yearly refresh includes DMZ map Hajin in BR, MW4 guns, and reworks galore
- Hajin arrives in battle royale on 6 November.
- MW4 weapons become the main loot pool.
- Zodiac, Verdansk and Rebirth Island feature in the update.
Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a major refresh alongside season one of Modern Warfare 4, bringing the Hajin map from DMZ and the campaign into battle royale from 6 November. The update also puts MW4 weapons and gameplay features at the centre of Warzone, changing how players…
GuadaLAjara Film Festival: Manuel García-Rulfo Set For Honorary Award
- Manuel García-Rulfo will receive the Árbol de la Vida Award.
- The presentation is at the festival gala on 5 November.
- The GuadaLAjara Film Festival runs for three days in Los Angeles.
Mexican actor Manuel García-Rulfo will receive the GuadaLAjara Film Festival’s honorary Árbol de la Vida Award at its Opening Night Gala in Los Angeles on 5 November. The award recognises people whose work has had a lasting impact on film, entertainment and culture. Born in Guadalajara, García-Rulfo has…
Katey Sagal To Recur On ‘Best Medicine’ For Season 2
- Katey Sagal joins *Best Medicine* for season two.
- She plays Louisa’s estranged mother, Kathleen Gavin.
- Her episodes are due later this season.
Katey Sagal has joined the recurring cast of Fox comedy series *Best Medicine* for its second season, with her episodes due later this season. She will play Kathleen Gavin, whose unexpected return as Louisa’s estranged mother disrupts her daughter’s life and brings a difficult figure back to the…
‘Worth’ Detective Drama From Mike Diliberti, Jake Coburn & Jack Carr In Development At NBC
- NBC is developing the detective drama Worth.
- Will Worth returns to detective work in Nashville.
- Mike Diliberti, Jake Coburn and Jack Carr are executive producers.
Mike Diliberti is developing Worth, a detective drama for NBC and Universal Television, about a decorated Army Ranger who returns to his former job as a Nashville detective. The project brings together writers and producers with experience in crime and action stories. The central character, Will Worth, is…
Poll: Which PS5 Games Did You Buy During the Insane Pre-GTA 6 Rush?
- Publishers packed PS5 releases into the run-up to GTA 6.
- Players faced more games than time or money could cover.
- The article asks which titles readers chose.
Game publishers crowded releases into the period from late August to early November, aiming to avoid competition with the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The resulting rush gave PS5 players a wide choice of games, but limited the time and money available to play them all.…
In 1986, Paul Simon wrote a lyric he could never change. Now, he admits it makes no sense
- Simon thought “I’m going to Graceland” made little sense.
- He could not get the lyric out of his head.
- The phrase came to represent a personal journey.
Paul Simon says the lyric “I’m going to Graceland” initially seemed to make little sense in a song about travelling and finding new places. He repeatedly thought he would replace it, but the phrase stayed with him and became central to the song, capturing the idea of a…
3 Lyrics From 1970s Pop Greats That Are Absolute Poetry
- Three 1970s hits are praised for poetic, direct lyrics.
- Stevie Wonder and the Jackson 5 offer songs of devotion.
- Carole King’s “It’s Too Late” captures a relationship’s end.
The article argues that three 1970s pop hits show how straightforward lyrics can also be poetic and emotionally powerful. It highlights songs about devotion, reassurance and the end of a relationship, and says their directness helps them resonate with listeners. Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My…
Almost 8.4m ticket requests for India-Pakistan World Cup tie
- India-Pakistan drew nearly 8.4 million ticket requests.
- The Johannesburg venue holds 34,000 spectators.
- India have won the rivals’ past nine meetings.
Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests have been made for next year’s Cricket World Cup group match between India and Pakistan, far exceeding the 34,000 seats at Johannesburg’s Wanderers stadium. The demand reflects the fixture’s status as one of cricket’s most anticipated and financially lucrative, despite India’s recent dominance.…
Gang jailed over prison drug smuggling racket
- Four people were jailed for a prison drug-smuggling conspiracy.
- False parcels exploited the system for transferring inmates’ belongings.
- Drugs were hidden in everyday food and household products.
Four people have been jailed for a conspiracy that smuggled cannabis, ketamine and spice into prisons across the UK. The group exploited the process for forwarding prisoners’ belongings during transfers, using false parcels to get drugs into jails. Brandon Horne, 23, received four years and Kieran Murphy, 30,…