Environment US Supreme Court weighs Boulder climate lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor Justices heard arguments over whether Boulder can pursue climate damages under state law, in a case with implications for similar lawsuits nationwide.
Entertainment Hollywood unions report sharp decline in US film production share A new EY study documents a shift in Hollywood filming locations as unions press for a federal production incentive.
Business C.H. Robinson agrees to buy RXO for $5.8 billion C.H. Robinson plans a cash-and-stock acquisition of RXO, expanding its North American freight network, with completion expected in early 2027.
World Two dead as cargo ship sinks in Black Sea; Ukraine blames Russian drones Romania reports two deaths and 11 rescues after a cargo ship sank. Zelenskyy blames Russian drones; Romania has not identified the fire’s cause.
Technology Huawei and Qualcomm agree patent deal covering 5G and AI The multiyear agreement includes cross-licensing and Qualcomm’s purchase of certain Huawei US patents, subject to regulatory approval.
Sports Medvedev disqualified after ball hits spectator as Djokovic reaches Beijing final Novak Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur for the China Open title after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified during their semifinal.
Science Nobel medicine prize honors pioneers of light-controlled brain research Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel receive the 2026 Nobel for discoveries behind optogenetics.
Politics Spain’s Sánchez calls November 29 election after housing defeat Pedro Sánchez announced an early general election after parliament rejected two housing decrees, bringing Spain’s political deadlock to voters.
Health US monitors Russian laboratory worker death as plague remains unconfirmed US officials are monitoring a Russian laboratory worker’s death while Russian authorities report pneumonia of unknown cause and precautionary measures.
Environment California heat wave puts more than 35 million people under alerts California faces prolonged October heat, with warnings in Los Angeles and Ventura lasting until Thursday and little overnight relief in some cities.
Entertainment Avengers Endgame reclaims worldwide box office record from Avatar Disney estimates Endgame at $2.9255 billion worldwide after its Encore reissue, narrowly overtaking Avatar on the unadjusted chart.
Business Schneider Electric nears $20 billion PTC deal, FT reports Reuters relays a Financial Times report on ongoing acquisition talks; neither company had immediately commented.