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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

LOS ANGELES — RJ Mitte, the young actor best known for playing Walter White Jr in the award-winning TV series "Breaking Bad," has died, his representatives told AFP on Monday. He was 34. The cause of death for the actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, was not immediately revealed. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," said a statement issued by Sean Reilly. A teenage Mitte first a

NexLife Announces October 2026 GLP-1 Price Index on Online Prices of Compounded Tirzepatide and Semaglutide

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexLife announces a new report, the October 2026 NexLife GLP-1 Price Index, on the monthly prices of compounded tirzepatide and compounded semaglutide at online telehealth programs in the United States. This can be accessed in full here: https://nexlife.us/pages/glp-1-price-index The index records the all-in, month-to-month prices that 21 online telehealth programs publish on their own websites, checked on Oct. 7-8, 2026, and links each price t

Airbnb's Alex Bender Breaks Down the Fall Travel Trends Defining the Season and the New Features Making Every Trip Easier on YourUpdateTV

New Airbnb Features Let You See Recommendations from Friends and Family, Plan Trips and Compare Homes with AI, and Book Services Like Baby Gear and Laundry Right to Your Airbnb New Airbnb Features Let You See Recommendations from Friends and Family, Plan Trips and Compare Homes with AI, and Book Services Like Baby Gear and Laundry Right to Your Airbnb NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans aren't waiting for summer to travel. They're hitting the road this fall in record numbers. R

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school

AUBAGNE, France — A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before being disarmed by a member of staff, local authorities said. The shooting took place at Joseph-Lakanal middle school in the southern town of Aubagne, near Marseille, where a third person was grazed by gunfire, police said. Authorities said there did not appear to be a link with high school protests that have rocked France in recent weeks. "

Lacson asks Padilla to clarify ‘disregard for law’ comment on Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday challenged fellow Senator-judge Robin Padilla to clarify whether his accusation of a “disregard for law” in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was directed at the entire impeachment court or at specific members. Lacson said Padilla’s remark could be seen as a direct assault on the integrity of the entire impeachment court if he was referring to the body of w

Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Meta on Monday unveiled two new "frontier" artificial intelligence models called Wonder and Wonder Full, which the company claims perform at a level comparable to that of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. "Muse Spark was our first family of models, and now Muse Wonder is a much larger and more advanced class of models that brings us to the frontier," CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote on X. Zuckerberg has pushed Meta to compete with leading AI labs, particularl

DOLE: Regional conditions determine wage hikes

MANILA, Philippines — Wage increases vary across regions because wage boards consider local economic conditions, inflation and employers' capacity to pay, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said Monday. Tolentino said regional wage boards consult workers, employers and government representatives before deciding on adjustments, taking into account the economic conditions in each area. "In all provinces, there was a public hearing; the last one was in Lipa. Lucena was also included. There was

Teva to Host R&D Day on Wednesday, November 11 in New York City

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that it will host an R&D Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. At the R&D Day, Teva’s leadership will discuss its R&D pipeline, its near-term value-creation potential over the next five years, and Teva’s ongoing transformation into an innovative biopharma company through the Pivot to Growth strategy. The event will take place in New York, N.Y. Presentations will begin at 8

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Inseego Brings Flexible Multi-WAN Resilience to Wireless Broadband Offerings

Demonstrated on the Inseego Wavemaker FX4200 at Network X, the capability gives operators flexible connectivity and failover options at a price point suited to business and residential broadband offerings VIENNA, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) today introduced intelligent multi-WAN control software for its portfolio of SD-WAN appliances, making resilient connectivity across multiple broadband sources simpler and more accessible for operators and their customers. T

Sierra Dreams Makes Bedding Behave With a Patent-Pending System

The Align™ System connects sheets, duvet covers, and inserts to address the everyday frustrations traditional bedding leaves unsolved. RENO, Nev., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sierra Dreams, a bedding innovation company founded by a team of entrepreneurs led by product developer Zach Osness, today announced the introduction of its patent pending Align™ System, a connected bedding solution designed to address everyday frustrations that traditional bedding has left unsolved for generations. W

HCLTech delivers strong Q2 led by record deal bookings of $3.3 billion

EBIT margin expands to 18.2%; annualized advanced AI revenue at $876M NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. USD revenue was at $3.7 billion, up 2.2% YoY, while revenue in constant currency (CC) grew 2.6% YoY. "We delivered a strong quarter with new bookings of $3.3 billion, up 27% YoY, taking first half bookings to a record high

Almost half of Australians consume sugar on autopilot, and small swaps could help break the habit

Equal's new No Compromise report reveals the swap habits that could help the nearly two-thirds of Australians who've abandoned their health changes in less than four weeks SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australians are actively trying to live healthier lives but a new national report suggests the biggest barrier to making healthier habits stick may not be a lack of discipline but the way we approach change in the first place. The No Compromise report commissioned by Equal found that 62 pe

IBNAi Wallet Surges Past 60,000 New Wallets in Just 5 Days Following Launch

Non-custodial wallet combines advanced security, frictionless onboarding, automated rewards and trading for $IBNAi AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestorBrandNetwork AI (IBNAi), a leader in AI-powered financial communications and capital markets solutions, today announced the successful launch of the IBNAi Wallet, with more than 64,000 new IBNAi Wallets created in the first five days following launch. This incredible milestone represents an average of more than 12,000 new wall

Prosecutors echo Marcos on Chinese funds to Duterte-linked firm

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution team on Monday echoed the concern aired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in connection with the more than P319 million Chinese remittances to a private firm linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Atty. Manases Carpio. The Anti-Money Laundering Council previously testified before the Senate Impeachment Court that that Cale88 Foods Corporation, said to be owned by Carpio, received P319.326 million in inward remittances from mainland

State of TRON Q3 2026 Report Highlights $2.21 Trillion in Stablecoin Settlement Amid Network Activity Growth

GENEVA, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today highlighted key findings from its State of TRON Q3 2026 ecosystem report. The report examines network activity, stablecoin settlement, liquidity, tokenomics, developer activity, decentralization, and protocol governance during the third quarter of 2026. TRON surpassed $30 trillion

LeMaitre Will Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on November 4, 2026

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (Nasdaq:LMAT) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the market close. The company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 PM EST the same day to discuss the results, business highlights, and company outlook. Access to the live call is available by registering online here. All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing the

Disclosure of treasury shares transactions carried out from October 5 to October 9, 2026

Disclosure of treasury shares transactions carried out from October 5 to October 9, 2026 Attachment BUREAU VERITAS - Reporting agrégé du 5 octobre au 9 octobre 2026 (vENG)

Assorted explosive materials left meters away from Camp Crame

MANILA, Philippines — Assorted explosive materials were discovered left off just about 300 meters away from the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame along the corner of Road 7 and Road 5 in Brgy. West Crame in Quezon City on Monday (October 12). According to PCol. Anthony Gantang, San Juan City Police Station chief said a garbage collector scavenging through the garbage found a bag placed inside a sack. Upon checking, assorted explosive materials were found inside th

Vigor Jelly Gummies Introduces VigorJelly Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplement for Male Performance Support

Vigor Jelly Gummies a new gummy dietary supplement combines amino acids and botanical extracts in a formulation developed for adult men interested in male vitality and general wellness. Wilmington, DE, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VigorJelly Gummies has introduced Vigor Jelly, a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated for adult men. The product combines L-Arginine HCl, Tongkat Ali Extract, Maca Root Extract, Ashwagandha Extract, and Horny Goat Weed Extract in a gummy format. Its form

The Getty Family and Koch Equity Development Commit to Equity Investment of up to $533 Million in Getty Images, Reflecting Confidence in Long-Term Growth Potential

Getty Images Secures Support of All Major Financial Stakeholder Groups on Comprehensive Restructuring Transactions to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Drive Growth Restructuring Support Agreement Provides for Implementation of Transactions Through Expedited Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization Process Process to Address Non-Operating Legal Liabilities While Maintaining Operational Strength No Impact on Company Operations, Employees, Contributors, Partners, Customers or Vendors; Payments Expected to Co

Viper Networks Subsidiary 0Wire Communications Launches Beta of Its Mobile Services

TROY, Mich., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks’ (OTCID: VPER) subsidiary, 0Wire Communications has launched the beta of both its mobile services and its MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) program with its first three MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operations) in the United States. Extensive testing is also being conducted internationally in Greece and the United Kingdom. AIRMobile Business is a revolutionary service that integrates business features directly with the mobile phon

PayID Casinos Australia 2026 - Goldenbet Announces PayID Deposit Options & A$100 Cash Gift Offer

New York, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2026, Goldenbet has announced its PayID deposit options, account verification process and promotional terms for Australian customers. The changes outline how users can manage deposits and understand the requirements that apply to their accounts. The announcement also provides details of the casino’s promotional conditions, including eligibility rules for customers who wish to access its current offers. Among the promotions listed is an A$100 cash gi

Briggs & Stratton® $30,000 Timesaver Giveaway at Equip Expo

Attendees Can Enter In-Booth to Win Premium Mowers, Heavy-Duty Blowers, and a Luxury Cruise; Live Drawing Set for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3:30 PM EDT. Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Briggs & Stratton is bringing big excitement to the industry’s largest landscaping trade show, Equip Expo, October 21-23, 2026 in Louisville, KY, with a massive $30,000 giveaway tailored specifically for professional landscapers and equipment dealers. Showcasing power, precision, and performance, Brigg