1. Illustration of an acoustic guitar resting on a wooden stool on an empty stage under a single warm spotlight #1 · John Anderson John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame singer of 'Swingin'' and 'Seminole Wind,' dies at 71 Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson, the voice of 'Swingin'' and 'Seminole Wind,' died Oct. 21 at 71. What we know, including what's not known yet.
  2. Illustration of a towering center rising for a dunk under bright arena lights, with generic purple and blue uniforms #2 · Warriors vs. Lakers Warriors vs. Lakers: Walker Kessler goes 12-for-12 as Lakers rout Golden State 127-105 The Lakers beat the Warriors 127-105 in their opener as Walker Kessler went 12-for-12 and Luka Doncic scored 28. Final score, key stats and what's next.
  3. Illustration of a guard rising for a deep three-pointer in a packed arena, generic dark and white uniforms #3 · Timberwolves vs. Heat Timberwolves vs. Heat: Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Minnesota spoils Giannis' Miami debut, 131-106 Anthony Edwards hit nine 3s for 45 points as the Timberwolves beat the Heat 131-106, spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo's 35-point Miami debut. Score and stats.
  4. Illustration of a guard pulling up for a long three-pointer from near center court in a dim, roaring arena #4 · Suns vs. Trail Blazers Suns vs. Trail Blazers: Lillard's homecoming and a 21-0 start fuel Portland's 124-83 rout Damian Lillard scored 25 in his Portland return and Ja Morant debuted as the Trail Blazers opened 21-0 and routed the Suns 124-83. Score, stats and what's next.
  5. Illustration of a quiet single-story Florida house at dusk with palm trees, a closed front door and a ring of keys on the doorstep #5 · Lauderhill Police Officer Lauderhill police officer accused of taking over dead man's home for years gets $25,000 bond A Lauderhill, Florida, officer is accused of taking over a dead man's home after a 2022 welfare check. The charges, the court hearing and what comes next.
  6. Illustration of a point guard gliding in for a layup past outstretched arms, generic navy and gold uniforms #6 · Ty Jerome Ty Jerome scores career-high 45, a Grizzlies opener record, as Memphis beats the Jazz 123-103 Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting, a Grizzlies opener record, as Memphis beat the Utah Jazz 123-103. Stats and takeaways.
  7. Illustration of a Halloween costume flat lay with a black bob wig, a sparkly chain necklace and makeup brushes #7 · Natalie Nunn Natalie Nunn reacts after North West, 13, dresses as the 'Baddies' star for Halloween North West, 13, transformed into 'Baddies' star Natalie Nunn for an early Halloween costume, and Nunn loved it. Who Nunn is and how she responded.
  8. Illustration of an empty football practice field at sunrise with a single plain helmet on the bench and mist over the grass #8 · Allen Bailey Allen Bailey remembered: Mahomes, Reid and the Chiefs pay tribute to 'The Hulk' Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid shared memories of former Chiefs DE Allen Bailey, who died at 37. What's known about his death, the tributes and his career.
  9. Illustration of a cricket ball flying high over a floodlit oval at night with dew glistening on the grass #9 · India vs. New Zealand India vs. New Zealand: Samson and Naman Dhir power record chase of 226 in 1st T20I India chased 226 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch as Sanju Samson hit 67 and Naman Dhir finished 42 not out. Scorecard and what's next.
  10. Illustration of an empty hospital corridor at night with soft blue light, closed double doors and a small stuffed toy resting on a bench #10 · Vincent Fiordilino Mother of Arizona toddler Vincent Fiordilino, found alive in a hospital morgue, speaks out as family plans complaint The mother of Vincent Fiordilino, the Arizona toddler found alive in a hospital morgue in February, gave her first interviews as the family plans a complaint.
  11. Illustration of a stately state capitol building with white columns at dusk, a federal courthouse gavel resting on a stack of documents in the foreground #11 · Louise Lucas Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas indicted in federal marijuana racketeering case, says she won't be 'bullied' Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, and six others face federal racketeering and marijuana charges. What the indictment alleges and how she responded.
  12. Illustration of a glowing smartphone on a desk surrounded by floating abstract message bubbles and app tiles at dawn #12 · Claude Duet Claude Duet: Anthropic launches a proactive AI agent app for professionals and small businesses Anthropic's Claude Duet is a new agent app that sends morning briefs and works in the background. Who can get it, what it costs and what it can't do yet.
  13. Illustration of an empty hockey rink at night with a lone stick and puck resting on the ice under soft arena lights #13 · Ron Duguay Ron Duguay, popular Rangers forward and Sarah Palin's partner, dies at 69 after cancer battle Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay died Thursday at 69 after a battle with colon cancer. Sarah Palin, his partner, said her heart is 'shattered.'
  14. Illustration of a black bow tie and a vintage film camera on a dark studio floor under a single spotlight #14 · Jack Lowden Jack Lowden, Callum Turner reportedly set for final James Bond screen tests; Jacob Elordi not testing Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the final James Bond screen tests, with Josh O'Connor also named. Jacob Elordi is reportedly not testing.
  15. Illustration of an empty federal courtroom with a wooden judge's bench, an unoccupied leather chair and a gavel under soft window light #15 · Minnesota Judges Recusal Justice Department asks two Minnesota federal judges to step aside from immigration cases over New York Times interviews The Justice Department wants Minnesota Judges Patrick Schiltz and John Tunheim off two immigration-related cases after they spoke to the New York Times.
  16. Illustration of a small, packed soccer stadium glowing under floodlights on a European night #16 · Europa League Europa League: Bournemouth host Milan after Sunderland draw and Juventus-Rennes thriller Matchday 3 of the Europa League: Sunderland drew at Lech Poznań, Juventus and Rennes tied 2-2, and Bournemouth host AC Milan at 3 p.m. ET. Scores and schedule.
  17. Illustration of a city hall building at dusk with a glowing stream of digital coins flowing away from it into a dark sky #17 · Mobile, Alabama Mobile, Alabama, loses $14.7 million in wire fraud tied to Regions Arena payment; FBI investigating Mobile, Alabama, sent $14.7 million to a fraudulent entity in a scam tied to Regions Arena construction. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating.
  18. Illustration of a courthouse with columns at dawn beside an open graduation cap and a stack of paper forms on a desk #18 · PSLF Update PSLF update: Trump administration drops two appeals over rule to cut off some employers The government dropped two of three appeals over a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer rule. What it means for student loan borrowers and what comes next.
  19. Illustration of an empty red carpet event entrance with velvet ropes, soft spotlights and a paw-print pattern on the backdrop #19 · Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood shows off slimmer look at a New York gala: what she has said about her weight loss Trisha Yearwood, 62, drew attention for a slimmer look at a New York gala on Oct. 19. Here is what the singer has said about her health and weight over time.
  20. Illustration of a passenger jet taking off over a quiet airport at sunrise, with an empty departures area in the foreground #20 · Air Canada Air Canada cuts five U.S. routes for 2027, ends its only South Carolina flight, adds $30 phone fee Air Canada is dropping five U.S. routes for summer 2027, including Toronto-Charleston, and now charges $30 per passenger to book flights by phone.
  21. Illustration of a cricket ball soaring over a sunlit stadium boundary rope as a packed crowd watches #21 · Sri Lanka vs. England Sri Lanka vs. England: Sri Lanka chase 430 to win despite Harry Brook's record 202 Harry Brook hit the fastest ODI double century, but Sri Lanka chased 430 to beat England by two wickets in Rawalpindi. Scorecard, records and standings.
  22. Illustration of a large steel suspension bridge at dusk with blurred car headlights and flashing emergency lights in the distance #22 · Victor Romero Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero held on $1 million bail in fatal George Washington Bridge shooting Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero, 62, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the George Washington Bridge shooting of Koran Irvine and was held on $1M bail.
  23. Illustration of a steaming cup of tea on a wooden table beside loose tea leaves, with a soft heart-shaped glow in the steam #23 · Tea and Heart Health Tea and heart health: Regular tea drinkers had an 11% lower vascular disease risk in a big new study A study of 485,934 adults linked regular tea drinking to an 11% lower vascular disease risk. Here's what it found on black tea, strength and very hot tea.
  24. Illustration of a downward-sloping glowing red chart line over a dark trading floor with rows of blank screens #24 · Nasdaq Nasdaq today: Tech stocks tumble as AI spending worries return after Tesla and Meta earnings, oil climbs The Nasdaq fell more than 2% Thursday as chip and AI stocks sold off after Tesla and Meta earnings and oil hit a five-month high. Here's why the market is down.
  25. Illustration of blank white and red lottery balls inside a clear drawing machine against a dark blue background #25 · Powerball Jackpot Powerball jackpot climbs to $674 million: what the cash prize could look like after taxes No one won Wednesday's Powerball, so Saturday's jackpot is $674 million with a $283.9 million cash option. Here's roughly what's left after federal taxes.
  26. Illustration of a dim game studio hallway with a single lit monitor and a starfield glowing through a window #26 · BioWare BioWare's closure, a day later: What survives, what's gone and how fans are reacting EA is closing BioWare and ending the next Mass Effect. What still lives on, from SWTOR to the Mass Effect TV show, and how fans are reacting to the shutdown.
  27. Illustration of a soccer ball hitting the top corner of a net under floodlights in a huge packed stadium #27 · Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: Mbappé and Diomande score late as Madrid win 4-1 to stay perfect Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Bernabéu as Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande scored. Goals, stats and what's next.
  28. Illustration of a young forward driving to the basket past a defender, generic blue and red uniforms, motion blur #28 · Mavericks vs. Rockets Mavericks vs. Rockets: Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. score 30 each as Houston routs Dallas 128-110 The Rockets beat the Mavericks 128-110 as Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 each. Cooper Flagg set a teen opener record with 32. Score and stats.
  29. Illustration of a women's basketball player grabbing a rebound above a crowd in a loud arena, generic uniforms #29 · Valkyries vs. Dream Valkyries vs. Dream: Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard lead Atlanta to 97-71 rout and a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead The Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals for a 2-1 lead. Angel Reese had 21 and 12. Stats and Game 4 info.
  30. Illustration of a basketball arena in red, white and blue tones with a ball dropping through the net under bright lights #30 · Bucks vs. Wizards Bucks vs. Wizards: Anthony Davis scores 34 in his Washington debut as Wizards rally past Milwaukee 128-116 The Wizards beat the Bucks 128-116 in both teams' opener. Anthony Davis had 34 and 12 in his debut, Trae Young added 20 and 13. Score, stats and takeaways.
  31. Illustration of an empty courtroom bench with a wooden gavel and a lace collar draped over a chair, lit by warm light #31 · Judge Judy Is Judge Judy still alive? Yes: a birthday death hoax spreads as Judy Sheindlin turns 84 and 'Judy Justice' ends Judge Judy is alive. A parody post went viral on Judy Sheindlin's 84th birthday, as her show 'Judy Justice' airs its series finale. Here are the facts.
  32. Illustration of a rain-slicked soccer pitch at night under stadium floodlights with a ball resting near the penalty spot #32 · Atlas vs. América Atlas vs. América: Águilas rout Atlas 5-2 at Estadio Jalisco to stretch their Liga MX lead América beat Atlas 5-2 in Guadalajara on Matchday 13 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 to reach 27 points. Goals, standings, plus Monterrey's 4-1 win at Puebla.
  33. Illustration of a basketball player's sneakers planted at center court, seen from low angle, with arena lights glowing in the background #33 · Pacers vs. Pelicans Pacers vs. Pelicans: Haliburton returns with 23 and 12, Siakam scores 30 as Indiana edges New Orleans 123-120 Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and 12 assists in his return from a torn Achilles, and Pascal Siakam scored 30 as the Pacers beat the Pelicans 123-120.
  34. Illustration of an industrial tank yard at dusk behind a closed road barrier, with a faint haze in the air and emergency lights in the distance #34 · Toledo Chemical Leak Toledo chemical leak: evacuation zone cut to half a mile, shelter-in-place lifted after glycidyl methacrylate release A glycidyl methacrylate release at 1266 Progress Ave. forced evacuations in North Toledo. The zone is now half a mile and shelter-in-place is lifted.
  35. Illustration of a modern basketball arena bowl glowing blue and purple, with a basketball mid-flight toward the hoop #35 · Kings vs. Clippers Kings vs. Clippers: Darius Garland scores 30 as the post-Kawhi Clippers rout Sacramento 121-96 Darius Garland scored 30 and the Clippers never trailed in a 121-96 opening-night rout of the Kings, their first opener without Kawhi Leonard since 2019.
  36. Illustration of a soccer goal net in the rain at night, with a ball in the corner of the net and stadium lights blurred behind #36 · Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul Pachuca vs. Cruz Azul: Montaño's late penalty gives La Máquina a 2-1 win and third place in Liga MX Cruz Azul won 2-1 at Estadio Hidalgo on Matchday 13 of the Apertura 2026 to climb to third. Goals, the VAR call on Rondón and what it means for Pachuca.
  37. Illustration of a packed basketball arena from the upper deck, with a bright court and a scoreboard glow without any readable numbers #37 · Bulls vs. Raptors Bulls vs. Raptors: Kawhi Leonard's Toronto return is a 135-92 rout as Caleb Wilson debuts for Chicago The Raptors routed the Bulls 135-92 in Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Rookie Caleb Wilson had 16 points and nine turnovers in his NBA debut.
  38. Illustration of a crowded small-town bar at night, hands raised toward a softly lit empty stage with a bass guitar on a stand #38 · Darik Pearson Darik Pearson's final message: Funbags frontman urged fans not to put off cancer checkups Fans keep remembering Darik Pearson, the Funbags frontman who died at 54. What venues say about him, his warning on late diagnosis and the band's schedule.
  39. Illustration of a basketball swishing through a net under bright arena lights with a blurred crowd in the background #39 · Hawks vs. Magic Hawks vs. Magic: Alexander-Walker's late 3s beat Orlando 132-125 despite Banchero's 35 The Hawks beat the Magic 132-125 in Orlando's opener. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 31 and Paolo Banchero had 35 points and 10 assists. Score and stats.
  40. Illustration of a basketball arena from the upper deck with players in plain unmarked uniforms during a fast break #40 · Hornets vs. Nets Hornets vs. Nets: Naz Reid shines in Charlotte debut as short-handed Hornets win 110-103 The Hornets beat the Nets 110-103 in Brooklyn. Naz Reid had 20 points and 11 rebounds in his debut; Julius Randle scored 33 for Brooklyn. Score and stats.
  41. Illustration of a glowing stock chart line splitting into two parallel paths over a dark city skyline with data center lights #41 · Meta Stock Meta stock: New Class C shares act as a 2-for-1 split as Q3 revenue tops estimates Meta will create non-voting Class C stock, an effective 2-for-1 split, as Q3 revenue hit $64.6 billion. What the Class C plan, earnings and outlook mean.
  42. Illustration of a dim server room with one rack glowing red and a cracked padlock icon floating above glowing circuit lines #42 · PHP Vulnerability What is PHP? Why two critical flaws knocked sites offline across the internet Two critical PHP flaws, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, pushed sites offline worldwide. What PHP is, what went wrong and which versions fix it.