Security
Legal Aid Agency Says Stolen Records Date Back to 1978
A UK government update says the 2025 hack of the Legal Aid Agency took records from as far back as 1978. About 250,000 of the stolen records predate 2007.
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Culture
Rajinikanth’s “Jailer 2” opens to ₹125.25 crore worldwide, trade figures show
The Nelson Dilipkumar sequel beat the first film’s opening day on every measure tracked, though a multiplex dispute affected its Hindi release, The Week reports.
Politics
Somalia sets 2027 election dates, but opposition says the president’s term has expired
Somalia’s electoral commission scheduled parliamentary voting for 15 April and a presidential vote for 15 May 2027. The opposition rejects both the extended mandate and the voting model.
Reviews
iPhone Duo: Apple’s first foldable costs $1,999, and early coverage is split
Apple’s first foldable has a 7.6-inch inner screen and a $1,999 starting price. Early hands-on coverage is warm. Pre-order guides flag the cost and the camera.
AI
Anthropic’s IPO filing gives 80 pages to AI risk and 48 to its business
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus warns that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity,” according to Reuters. The risk section is longer than the business section.
Culture
Shane Gillis hosts “SNL” for a third time, with Rosalía as musical guest
Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live on 10 October, his third turn in three years. Rosalía was the musical guest for the second time.
Reviews
iPhone 18 Pro reviews: early verdicts point to a strong all-round upgrade
Reviews of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro are appearing from What Hi-Fi, Trusted Reviews and others. Headlines suggest praise for its screen, cameras and speed. Price and spec details were not confirmed.
Politics
DOJ opens antitrust probe of TV networks over White House press pool halt
The Justice Department is examining whether ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC broke antitrust law by pausing pooled coverage of Trump. Press-freedom groups call the probe retaliation.
Business
Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle, ending days of takeover talk
Starbucks denied it plans to bid for Chipotle after a Financial Times report said it had explored a deal. Chipotle shares fell on the statement, and Starbucks shares rose.
Science
GLP-1 Drug Users Report Nail Detachment Four Times as Often, Survey Finds
A survey of 1,904 people presented in Vienna links drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to nail detachment and hair loss. Researchers say it cannot prove the drugs are the cause.