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Mark Wahlberg to Open Affordable Municipal Gym Fitness Club Near Las Vegas in December

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg presented at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco the concept of Municipal Gym — the first club, spanning 32,000 square feet, will open in December near Las Vegas. The project is positioned as an affordable alternative to expensive longevity clubs: for $99, they promise three blood tests and an hour with a doctor, while competitors charge tens of thousands of dollars per year.

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Technology

Australia proposes a law on a 'switch' for recommendation algorithms in social media

The Australian government has introduced the Digital Duty of Care bill to parliament, which would require social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content and see only posts from accounts they follow. The initiative was backed by the 'Fix Our Feeds' campaign; critics, including the Trump administration, fear censorship, while implementation raises doubts given difficulties with the already existing social media ban for children.

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World

Fast-spreading wildfires engulf homes in Southern California

The Norte fire in Orange County destroyed or damaged several expensive homes in San Juan Capistrano, having started in San Clemente. The fire covered about 465 acres, mass evacuations were ordered. The Bryson fire near Malibu and the Henderson fire near Camp Pendleton base are also raging. Strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unusual heat of up to 38°C create a high fire risk through the weekend; tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County were left without electricity due to preventive power line shutdowns.

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World

Trump Suspends New Sanctions Against Russia Two Days Before They Were to Take Effect

Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing the Graham sanctions law against Russia and Iran, but simultaneously suspended the tariffs and most of the sanctions it provided for, citing US national interests. The decision drew criticism from congressmen of both parties, a welcome from Moscow, and an escalation of the conflict with Zelensky.

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Economy

IMF Bangkok meetings week in review: battling crises and the AI boom, praise for the UK and the 'second China shock'

BBC economics editor Faisal Islam summed up the annual IMF meetings in Bangkok: the global economy is being pulled in different directions by an energy shock, trade conflicts and war on one side, and massive AI investment on the other. The IMF called the UK a 'model pupil', and Chancellor John Healey linked strong growth data to AI investment. A separate theme was the 'second China shock' in electric vehicles and the UK's rapprochement with the EU.

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World

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline...

Outgoing White House press secretary Katie Zacharia thanked Donald Trump, calling working for him an honor. Earlier, Trump told reporters he had advised her to 'reconsider' and said the media had treated her 'badly.' Zacharia was appointed to the post at the beginning of the month after the departure of Karoline Leavitt.

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Culture

The Most Popular Halloween 2026 Costumes: From Nikki from 'Obsession' to Dolly Parton

According to the BBC, in 2026 the top Halloween costumes include the heroine of the horror film Obsession, Claudia Winkleman from 'The Traitors', characters from 'Wuthering Heights', 'The Odyssey' and 'Scream 7', as well as Dolly Parton, Trump and Putin. Stylists note a pull toward escapism and gothic aesthetics, while young people increasingly make DIY costumes instead of buying them.

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Culture

“The Celebrity Traitors”: boredom as a weapon, Joe Lycett’s banishment and Miranda’s tears

In the sixth episode of The Celebrity Traitors, the trio of Traitors received the task to “kill with boredom”: they had to yawn in a common room to infect one of the Faithful with a yawn. Joe Lycett was banished at the round table with 11 of 14 votes and turned out to be a Faithful. Miranda Hart was moved to tears by his departure and spoke about an illness she had endured, while Leigh-Anne Pinnock taught her a Little Mix move.

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World

Panama records 746 aftershocks following magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred on October 9, Panama has recorded 746 aftershocks. Scientists are investigating reports of changes along the Pacific coast: exposed rocks, the sea receding, changes in water color, and the splitting of Isla Cañas.

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Sport

Beşiktaş and Anadolu Efes secure wins in EuroLeague Round 6

In EuroLeague Round 6, Turkish clubs claimed victories: Beşiktaş beat Bayern 95:87, having let slip but held on to a 28-point lead, while Anadolu Efes won away against Žalgiris 85:70. The game of the day — Barcelona lost to Olympiacos 100:105.

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World

Former prime ministers and the UN accuse the Israeli government of tolerating settler violence in the West Bank

Israeli human rights groups, former prime ministers and a UN commission link the rise in settler attacks on Palestinians to the Netanyahu government's policies: expanded weapons licensing, the abolition of administrative detention for Jewish settlers, and annexation plans. Yesh Din documented 377 incidents over two weeks, and the Palestinian commission recorded 5,561 attacks since the beginning of 2026.

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