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Venom frontman Conrad Lant dies at age 63, marking end of era

The passing of the founder of the influential band marks the end of an era for extreme metal music.

Xiaomi launches Poco C95 Pro in EU and Singapore markets

The device also includes an IP64 rating and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Verity tops box office Friday with $15.1 million from North American theaters

Civil War grossed $25.5 million, while Backrooms earned $81.4 million in total.

Social media firms fail to register with PTA despite prior compliance directives

The PTA confirmed that current legal powers limit its ability to enforce age restrictions or block specific content on encrypted platforms.

Babar Azam debuts in ILT20; Desert Vipers secure star player for $80,000

Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Advance updates GBA design with Android flexibility

The device offers enhanced emulation capabilities for PS1 and Dreamcast while retaining classic GBA functionality.

Benson Boone caught backstage; Kelly Clarkson discusses Dolly Parton support

Kelly Clarkson discussed Dolly Parton's support on the Las Culturistas podcast on 2026-09-30.

Newsom signs laws banning AI use in firing decisions and workplace surveillance

The legislation establishes new guardrails for employers, mandating transparency regarding AI's role in employment decisions.

The Watcher Season 2 begins production this fall in New York

The return of key cast members and the show's streaming success suggest a major revival for the popular series.

Wang Cong faces Natalia Silva for vacant flyweight title at UFC 332

This bout marks the first women's main event in the UFC since January 2025, following Valentina Shevchenko's title vacancy.

Xreal One Pro glasses deliver side-by-side 3D views, rivaling Apple Vision Pro features

These new glasses offer high-resolution viewing for both eyes, potentially challenging established market leaders in immersive entertainment.

Spain protests erupt over housing crisis after government fails to pass tenant protections

The Bank of Spain estimates Spain is short of 700,000 homes, while house prices rose 12.2% last year.

IT outsourcing services grew from $3.2 million to $716.4 million by 2025

The sector's growth is supported by a large workforce and established support frameworks within the country.

Sally Williams speaks on perimenopause at Meno Fest on 7 October

The event aims to educate attendees on the wide-ranging physical and mental health impacts of perimenopause.

Global data centre spending could reach $30 trillion by 2050, PwC warns

US investment in the sector alone is estimated to reach about $9 trillion between 2025 and 2032.

Xiaomi launches Redmi 17C 5G featuring 6,000mAh battery and 50MP main camera

The new device boasts a large display, expandable storage, and runs on HyperOS 3 with Google AI features.

Keurig Alta machine uses compostable pods, launching preorder at $499.99

The Alta machine also functions as an espresso maker and features a large touchscreen display.

Gemini 4 Argon leads new frontier models with advanced reasoning for complex tasks

The latest suite of AI tools enhances daily workflows, offering everything from natural voice models to advanced scientific mapping capabilities.

Peso Pluma leads Latin Music Awards nominations at Miami's Billboard event

The 2026 event, running from 19 to 22 October, will feature multiple panels covering industry trends and artist careers.

Panteón Rococó joins NPR Tiny Desk for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

The performance highlighted Mexican social issues, including the pro-immigrant movement and missing persons crisis.

Amol Rajan becomes first victim in The Celebrity Traitors

The initial elimination and subsequent protection decisions reveal shifting alliances among the cast members.

Film explores ordinary people's role in Vichy regime's deportation of Jewish population

The film draws from family letters about a great-grandfather who worked for the Vichy administration.

Casey Bloys takes charge of Paramount and Warner Bros streaming operations

A final structure for the merged entity is not expected until next week.

OpenAI launches shopping tools and workplace software features for ChatGPT

The updates introduce virtual try-ons for fashion and new collaborative tools for team productivity.