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World · 30 October 2026

Conservatives Decry Obama’s Cheesecake Factory Mock, Warn Trump’s White House Décor May Be Outshone

June Harrow, Washington desk

Conservatives have lambasted President Obama for mocking the iconic Cheesecake Factory, drawing a flamboyant comparison to the perceived tackiness of Trump’s White House décor. The cultural spat now teeters between de…

Entertainment · 30 October 2026

Donald Glover Turns PUBG Into a Netflix Series: The Only Battle Is Who Gets the Last Laugh

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Netflix is developing a live‑action series adaptation of the battle‑royale game PUBG, with Emmy‑winner Donald Glover starring, directing, writing and executive producing alongside his brother Stephen Glover.

Business · 30 October 2026

Volkswagen’s Balance Sheet Sees Largest Hiccup in Years

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The German automaker reported its biggest financial setback in over a decade, issuing a stern warning that immediate and decisive cost-cutting measures are required.

Business · 30 October 2026

Microsoft Up, Google Down: Investors Lose Patience Over AI Spending

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Microsoft’s shares are edging higher while Google’s are slipping, and investors are growing weary of lavish AI spending with modest returns. The contrast between the two hyperscalers has turned the market into a game…

Entertainment · 30 October 2026

Netflix Renews ‘The Diplomat’ for Season 5 After G7 Summit Cliffhanger

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Netflix announced a fifth season of the Keri Russell‑led political thriller ‘The Diplomat’ just weeks after season 4’s dramatic G7 summit finale dropped on October 15. The renewal, confirmed Thursday, keeps t…

Sports · 29 October 2026

Misiorowski’s Game‑5 Masterclass Ends 57‑Year Wait for Brewers’ First World Series

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Jacob Misiorowski starred as the ace in Game 5, delivering the Milwaukee Brewers their first World Series title in 57 years, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Environment · 29 October 2026

Lula’s Slim Victory Leaves Amazon’s Future Hanging on a Congressional Thread

June Harrow, Washington desk

Lula narrowly won re‑election, prompting officials to hail a climate reprieve, yet a right‑wing‑dominated Congress threatens to make the triumph precarious.

Science · 29 October 2026

Ancient Roman Colour‑Changing Glass Inspires Near‑Infrared Quest to Tackle Football CTE

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Scientists have cracked the secret of the Lycurgus Cup’s colour‑changing magic and are now using the same optical principles to explore near‑infrared light as a possible treatment or prevention for chronic traumati…

Science · 28 October 2026

Bloody Mary Meets Art: How a Honolulu Museum Explores the Brain’s Ghostly Imagination

Candy Voss, Washington desk

On Halloween, the Honolulu Museum of Art highlights an exhibition on how art influences thinking, perspective and mood, linking the classic Bloody Mary mirror ritual to the brain’s tendency to fill in darkness.