Culture
How spirit photographers sold portraits of the dead
A Halloween image opens a history of double exposures, $10 portraits, a fraud trial and Mary Lincoln’s encounter with spirit photography.
October 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Technology
New iPad mini starts at $699, with preorders opening October 28
The A20 Pro tablet arrives November 6. Storage tiers also change its processor configuration.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Verizon raises forecasts as phone subscriber growth beats estimates
The third-quarter report pairs stronger phone additions with a revenue miss and a new AWS infrastructure agreement.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
News
Snow and blowing-snow alerts cover Dalton Highway stretches
NWS alerts call for heavy snow south of the Brooks Range and reduced visibility around Atigun Pass through Monday night.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Entertainment
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46
The Canadian performer voiced characters across Looney Tunes and other animated series and won three Emmy Awards.
October 26, 2026 · 1 min read
News
NASA compares this El Niño with 1997 in new Pacific maps
The October 23 comparison tracks sea surface height. NOAA’s separate winter outlook describes seasonal odds, with wetter conditions favored across parts of the U.S.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Business
Fed decision comes before this week’s GDP and inflation reports
The October 28 rate announcement precedes Thursday’s growth and PCE releases. Friday brings a separate measure of wages and benefits.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Entertainment
The Mosquito Bowl opens in theaters October 30, ahead of its Netflix release
Peter Berg’s World War II drama arrives on Netflix November 25. The football game behind its title took place on Guadalcanal in 1944.
October 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Life
VQQQ recalls gas patio heaters sold on Amazon
Two models can release gas. Owners should stop using them and follow the photo-based refund process.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read
News
Las Vegas airport finishes $71 million baggage upgrade
Terminal 1 gets rebuilt and replacement carousels; Terminal 3 gets new control technology. Passengers still report missing bags to their airline.
October 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Life
CIYTI light-up princess costumes recalled over accessible button batteries
The October 22 recall covers about 94 sets sold on Amazon in 2025. CPSC says to stop using them and seek a refund.
October 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Business
November SSI payment arrives October 30, ahead of the Sunday month start
The October 30 deposit covers November's SSI benefit. The next regular SSI payment is December 1; Social Security follows a separate schedule.
October 25, 2026 · 2 min read