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1. Here’s the latest. The New York Times · 31 Oct 2026
2. Bank of Marin Bancorp director Anderson buys $1,137 in shares Investing.com · 31 Oct 2026
3. Is Beijing’s 2027 military milestone now a US readiness deadline over Taiwan? South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   America’s push for 2027 combat readiness in the Indo-Pacific is raising questions over whether a year that US military officials linked to a possible People’s Liberation Army attack on Taiwan has instead become a planning benchmark. The preparations come despite a US intelligence assessment…

4. The small car gadget that could save UAE drivers a petrol station trip Gulf News · 31 Oct 2026

   A tyre can look perfectly normal while carrying less air than its manufacturer recommends. According to Michelin, tyres naturally lose some pressure over time, while changes in temperature can alter the reading on a pressure gauge. This matters in the UAE, where summer heat and long highway journeys…

5. Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 31 - November 1) Pure Xbox · 31 Oct 2026

   Playing anything spooky for Halloween? It's officially the spookiest day of the year, but do you know what you're playing this Halloween weekend? October has been a pretty wicked month for gaming. And so, as we play out its final hours, we'd like to know what it is you're having a crack at. This is…

6. Parks Canada set to slash warden detachments, officers across national parks CBC News · 31 Oct 2026

   Detachments will be closing in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. The number of wardens impacted by the decision is unknown, but CBC News has learned at least a dozen positions will be cut.

7. Guide: These 28+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (2nd-8th November) Push Square · 31 Oct 2026

   Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters! CRYMELIGHT! Zero Parades! We’re fast approaching the GTA 6 evacuation zone, so expect the number of new releases to dip dramatically in November. There are some noteworthy titles this time, though, with highlights including the PS5 version of Zero Parades as well as…

8. Spooky New Infostealer Malware Uses AI to ‘Autodox’ Victims WIRED · 31 Oct 2026

   Named “Volta-Autodoxer,” the recently uncovered malware uses AI tools to collect troves of data about victims, from login credentials and credit card numbers to Discord sessions and UberEats receipts.

9. These 10 megadonors have spent a total of $1 billion on the midterm elections MarketWatch · 31 Oct 2026

   They’ve helped turn this year’s midterms into “the most expensive election cycle on record.”

10. Canelo vs. Mbilli Livestream: Where to Watch the Fight Online The Hollywood Reporter · 31 Oct 2026

    Canelo Alvarez returns to face WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.