1. Illustration of a basketball on a dark hardwood court with a tall shot-blocker's shadow stretching across the floor #1 · Thunder vs. Spurs Thunder vs. Spurs: SGA scores 32 as OKC wins the conference-finals rematch 116-104 Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 116-104 in a heated opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32; Victor Wembanyama struggled from the field but blocked six shots.
  2. Illustration of a packed basketball arena with a plain banner rising into the rafters under falling confetti #2 · 76ers vs. Knicks 76ers vs. Knicks: Sixers spoil New York's ring night 106-100 as LeBron and Jaylen Brown debut The 76ers beat the defending champion Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on banner night. Final score, key stats and what opening night means.
  3. Illustration of a floodlit lakeside soccer stadium with misty mountains behind and a ball on the center spot #3 · Como vs. Man Utd Como vs. Man Utd: Nico Paz scores twice as Como rout Manchester United 4-1 Champions League newcomer Como beat Manchester United 4-1 behind two Nico Paz goals, piling pressure on Michael Carrick. Score, goals, stats and standings.
  4. Illustration of a spotlit empty dance floor with a single red rose lying near a blank glowing frame #4 · 10 Things I Hate About You '10 Things I Hate About You' cast reunites as Julia Stiles honors Heath Ledger on 'Dancing with the Stars' Julia Stiles dedicated her DWTS dance to Heath Ledger, and the 10 Things I Hate About You cast joined her on the floor. What happened and how the judges scored it.
  5. Illustration of a large modern soccer stadium at night with a metallic facade and a ball on a bright green pitch #5 · Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Real Madrid win 4-1 at the Bernabéu to stay perfect in the Champions League Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 in the Champions League. Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored; goals, lineup and what's next.
  6. Illustration of a glowing digital shield in front of server racks in a dark data center #6 · PHP Vulnerability PHP vulnerability: Critical 'php2shell' flaws patched; update to 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 or 8.2.35 PHP fixed two critical remote code execution flaws, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619. CISA urges immediate patching. Who is at risk and which versions fix it.
  7. Illustration of rows of file drawers and glowing database rows being checked off in front of a columned government building #7 · Social Security Cleanup Social Security database cleanup: SSA says it corrected tens of millions of SSN records. Here's what changed The Social Security Administration says it has corrected nearly 15% of active SSNs, adding 17 million death dates and updating 25 million citizenship records.
  8. Illustration of an industrial tank terminal in fog with a pale vapor plume and fire trucks blocking a road at night #8 · Toledo Chemical Leak Toledo chemical leak: What is glycidyl methacrylate, and how long will the evacuation last? A glycidyl methacrylate release in north Toledo forced a 1-mile evacuation and 3-mile shelter-in-place. What the chemical is, health advice and the latest timeline.
  9. Illustration of an empty TV courtroom set with a gavel on the bench and birthday balloons beside it #9 · Judge Judy Is Judge Judy still alive? Yes: a birthday death hoax, and her last 'Judy Justice' episode Judy Sheindlin turned 84 on Oct. 21 and a viral post made people think she had died. She hasn't. Her 'Judy Justice' finale is set for Oct. 22.
  10. Illustration of an empty game studio office at dusk with dark monitors and fantasy concept art pinned to a board #10 · BioWare EA is shutting down BioWare: What happens to Mass Effect and Dragon Age EA is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and ending early work on the next Mass Effect amid a reported 400 job cuts. What we know.
  11. Illustration of an older adult's hands at a kitchen table with a blank notice, a calendar, glasses and tea #11 · Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage plans ending for 2027: what to do if your plan is going away UnitedHealthcare and Humana are ending Medicare Advantage plans for nearly 1 million people in 2027. Open enrollment runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7; here are your options.
  12. Illustration of white lilies and a lit candle on a windowsill at dusk with autumn trees outside #12 · Kyle Kennedy Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42: what we know Kyle Kennedy, an educator and RFK's granddaughter, died Sept. 21 at 42. What's known about her life, her 2020 spinal cord injury and her cause of death.
  13. Illustration of a powerful typhoon with a small clear eye spiraling over a deep blue ocean near small islands #13 · Super Typhoon Champi Super Typhoon Champi: Guam's near miss and the storm's path toward Okinawa Super Typhoon Champi passed about 10 miles south of Guam with 150 mph winds, then turned toward Okinawa. What Guam saw and what Japan's forecast says next.
  14. Illustration of an old television showing static in a dim living room with a blank campaign sign in the window #14 · Vivek Ramaswamy Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign confirms ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother in Ohio governor's race Vivek Ramaswamy says his campaign made an ad in which Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar. What the ad says, how Acton's family responded and what's next.
  15. Painting of tall rhyolite rock spires and balanced rocks above a pine forest in southeastern Arizona at golden hour #15 · Chiricahua National Park Chiricahua National Park: Arizona's 'Wonderland of Rocks' becomes the 64th US national park Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona is now Chiricahua National Park, the first new US national park in six years. What changes, what doesn't and how to visit.
  16. Illustration of a golden-lit ballroom dance floor with glowing footprints and confetti in front of a judges' table #16 · DWTS Dedication Night 'Dancing with the Stars' Dedication Night: no one went home, scores, and the biggest moments Nobody was eliminated on DWTS Dedication Night; scores carry over to a double elimination on Oct. 27. Full leaderboard, Ezra Frech's first 10 and Tyler Cameron's news.
  17. Illustration of a soccer ball hitting the back of the net under stadium floodlights with a red and blue crowd blurred behind #17 · PSG vs. Barcelona PSG vs. FC Barcelona: PSG win 4-2 to end Barça's run and climb the Champions League standings Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League. Goals, timeline, what it means for the standings and who each side plays next.
  18. Illustration of an empty bar stage with a bass guitar by an amplifier and a knit cap hanging on a microphone stand #18 · Darik Pearson Darik Pearson, frontman of Connecticut cover band Darik and the Funbags, dies at 54 Darik Pearson, who led the Northeast party band Darik and the Funbags for nearly 30 years, died at 54 after a six-year fight with prostate cancer.
  19. Illustration of a plain red football helmet resting on the grass of an empty stadium at dusk #19 · Allen Bailey Allen Bailey, former Chiefs defensive end nicknamed 'The Hulk,' dies at 37 Allen Bailey, who played eight seasons for the Chiefs and two for the Falcons, died at 37 at his Florida home. What we know about his death and career.
  20. Illustration of plain pastel toothpaste tubes and a child's toothbrush on a bathroom counter #20 · Toothpaste Recall Toothpaste recall: 4.3 million tubes of Brush Buddies, Evo and ARU toothpaste recalled FDA lists a Class II recall of 17 Brush Buddies, Evo and ARU toothpastes, many for kids, over manufacturing-practice deviations. Which products and how to check.
  21. Illustration of a long reflecting pool at dawn with a columned memorial in the distance and traffic cones along one edge #21 · David Hearn Case David Hearn Reflecting Pool case: DOJ watchdog declines to investigate, lawyers say The Justice Department inspector general won't investigate how prosecutors handled the case against ex-Olympian David Hearn, his lawyers say. The case so far.
  22. Illustration of a modern roofed soccer stadium at night in the rain with red and yellow smoke drifting in the stands #22 · Lille vs. Galatasaray LOSC vs. Galatasaray: Galatasaray win 4-2 at Lille despite Soriba Diaoune's double Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 in the Champions League as Victor Osimhen sealed it. Soriba Diaoune scored twice for LOSC, who are still without a point. Goals and standings.
  23. Illustration of an empty high school choir room with red chairs in a semicircle, a piano and music stands under warm light #23 · Glee Reboot 'Glee' reboot is official at Disney+ and Hulu, and Lea Michele is reportedly back as Rachel Berry Disney+ and Hulu greenlit a 'Glee' reboot from Ryan Murphy. Variety reports Lea Michele returns as Rachel Berry. What we know about the cast, story and release date.
  24. Illustration of a quiet hospital corridor at night with an empty child's bed and a small teddy bear on the blanket #24 · Gilbert Toddler Case Toddler found alive in hospital morgue: Arizona mother speaks out as records raise questions The mother of Vincent Fiordilino, an Arizona toddler declared dead and later found alive in a hospital morgue, gave her first interview. What the records show.
  25. Illustration of plain unlabeled packages of deli meat, bacon and hot dogs in a home refrigerator with a warm-reading thermometer #25 · Kayem Recall Kayem recall: 1.58 million pounds of bacon, deli meats and hot dogs recalled over 'temperature abuse' Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat bacon, deli meats, hot dogs and sausages after a warehouse cooling failure. How to check yours.
  26. Illustration of a brain MRI scan glowing on a lightbox beside a podcast microphone in a dim office #26 · Christina Applegate Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS: 'I'm back at square one' Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that doctors now believe she doesn't have MS, five years after her diagnosis. Her symptoms continue, without a new answer.
  27. Illustration of a basketball dropping through a hoop with red and blue arena lights blurred behind #27 · Javonte Green Javonte Green scores 19 in the second half as the Pistons erase a 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics Javonte Green came off the bench for 19 second-half points as Detroit rallied from 22 down to beat Boston 121-113 on NBA opening night. Box score highlights.
  28. Illustration of goalkeeper gloves resting on a goalpost with a red, white and blue crowd blurred in the stadium behind #28 · Chivas vs. Necaxa Guadalajara vs. Necaxa: Chivas win 1-0 on a late own goal, but fans boo at Estadio Akron Chivas beat Necaxa 1-0 in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 13 on a 77th-minute own goal. Where it leaves both teams in the standings, and why fans booed.
  29. Illustration of fans holding up red scarves in a rain-soaked stadium under floodlights #29 · Liverpool vs. Villarreal Liverpool vs. Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha inspires a 4-3 comeback win at Anfield Liverpool came from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League. Goals, timeline, Rio Ngumoha's breakout night and what it means for the standings.
  30. Illustration of a pastel kids' meal bag with fries, a small burger, a gift box and a tiny gold cat figurine #30 · Burger King Hello Kitty Burger King's Hello Kitty kids' meal is here: what's in it and how the golden toy works Burger King's Hello Kitty and Friends King Jr. Meal launched Oct. 20 with six blind-box toys and a rare golden Hello Kitty. What's included and how long it lasts.
  31. Illustration of an emptied football locker with a plain helmet and folded jersey under a single light #31 · Najee Harris Najee Harris released by the Giants days after questioning his role The New York Giants released running back Najee Harris on Oct. 20 after five games, two days after he spoke about his limited touches. What happened and what's next.
  32. Illustration of worn running shoes and white flowers on an empty road at dawn near a race finish arch #32 · Grace Nolan Grace Nolan, elite runner and medical student, killed in crash before the Detroit Free Press Marathon Grace Nolan, 25, an Oakland University medical student set to lead the Detroit Free Press Marathon's women's elite field, was killed in a car crash. What's known.
  33. Illustration of a soccer ball resting in the corner of a rain-soaked goal under blue-tinted stadium lights #33 · Man City vs. AEK Athens Man City vs. AEK Athens: Phil Foden hat trick powers a 5-1 Champions League win Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad as Phil Foden scored a hat trick and Erling Haaland stayed on the bench. Goals, timeline and what the coaches said.
  34. Illustration of a rocket launching at night beside a glowing rising chart line under a starry sky #34 · SpaceX Stock SpaceX stock (SPCX) jumps after revenue soars 161% and Musk floats a Tesla merger SpaceX reported Q3 revenue of $14.6 billion, up 161%, and a $4.4 billion profit. Shares rose about 10% premarket as Elon Musk discussed a possible Tesla combination.
  35. Illustration of a silhouetted figure holding two pistols on a rainy neon city street #35 · Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5: the free Edgerunners 2 update arrives Oct. 22 CD Projekt Red announced Cyberpunk 2077's free Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) for Oct. 22 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside Edgerunners 2's Netflix premiere.
  36. Illustration of stacked gold coins beside a wooden gavel and a cracked piggy bank on a desk #36 · Erik von Detten Erik von Detten sued: 'Brink!' actor accused of elder abuse in $2 million gold coin sale Former Disney star Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital are being sued by an elderly couple who allege elder abuse and fraud over a $2.1 million gold coin purchase.
  37. Illustration of two empty armchairs facing each other over a chessboard with a distant warship visible through a window #37 · Donald Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr. privately opposed his father's Iran war, report says Donald Trump Jr. privately urged his father not to launch the Iran military campaign, according to a report in The Atlantic. What the report says, and what's unconfirmed.
  38. Illustration of a soccer ball nestled in a goal net with blurred green-shirted players celebrating under stadium lights #38 · Tigres vs. León Tigres vs. León: León wins 2-0 in Monterrey as Ismael Díaz and Díber Cambindo score León beat Tigres 2-0 at Estadio Universitario in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 13, with goals from Ismael Díaz and Díber Cambindo. Recap and what it means.
  39. Illustration of a smartphone on a table showing a blurred social media feed filled with emoji reactions #39 · Natasha Lyonne Natasha Lyonne's posts about Trump, Musk and JD Vance spark fan backlash Natasha Lyonne drew backlash after posting on X about a JD Vance rally and replying with emojis to a Trump post praising Elon Musk. What she posted and what's unclear.
  40. Illustration of a vintage racing helmet on a workbench beside a glowing brain scan image #40 · Fred Lorenzen Fred Lorenzen becomes the first NASCAR driver diagnosed with CTE Boston University researchers found stage 3 CTE in the brain of NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen, the first NASCAR driver known to be diagnosed. What the study found.