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1. Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star, Dies at 93  IndieWire
2. Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93  The New York Times
3. Tributes paid to actor Tom Skerritt as star of Alien and Top Gun dies aged 93  Yahoo
4. Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Tom Skerritt Remembered by His Costars After His Death at 93: ‘A Shining Light’  People.com

Britain's newly approved Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea gas project could begin producing gas "as soon as this winter," potentially bringing a new source of domestic energy online within months, according to the country's ambassador to the United States.

British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Christian Turner joined FOX Business' Stuart Varney on "Varney & Co." to discuss the project's timeline, its potential economic impact and Britain's approach to energy security.

The project is part of Britain's effort to maintain domestic oil and gas supplies alongside other energy sources. Turner described the approval as a practical step toward meeting the country's long-term energy needs rather than a departure from its broader energy approach.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COMMITS UP TO $42M TO REVIVE STALLED NORTHEAST NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

"I think this is a pragmatic decision about our long-term energy mix. We've always accepted that we're going to need a mix of energy supply for the U.K. that will include oil and gas. And the good thing about this field, which we announced yesterday, is that the gas can come online very quickly as soon as this winter," Turner said.

Turner said the field is expected to operate for roughly 11 years and produce approximately 40 million barrels of oil equivalent over its lifetime. He estimated that output would represent about 6% of Britain's domestic gas production at its peak, while the project could generate roughly $3.8 billion in economic benefits and support jobs.

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The ambassador also addressed whether President Donald Trump's support for increased energy production influenced the decision. Turner acknowledged the president's views but emphasized Britain's own priorities.

"He [President Donald Trump] has been very clear in his views on this for a long time, and of course we've heard that. But, no, this is about an action that I think is in our national interest," Turner said.

He added secure and resilient energy supplies remain central to Britain's plans, with potential economic benefits extending beyond Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom.

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Discount chain Ollie's Bargain Outlet is expanding its footprint with a wave of new store openings across seven states this month.

The Pennsylvania-headquartered retailer is opening locations in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey and Maine throughout October, according to the company's website.

The latest openings include a store in Baxter, Minnesota, Oct. 28, followed by locations in Waterville, Maine, and Dover, New Jersey, Oct. 29.

Ollie's opened stores in Geneva, New York, and Hutchinson, Minnesota, Oct. 7.

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The chain followed with four openings on Oct. 21 in Newark, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Mattoon, Illinois; and Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Another North Carolina location opened in Asheboro Oct. 22.

The expansion comes as consumers continue to contend with higher prices and look for ways to stretch their household budgets.

Ollie's specializes in selling "real brands at real bargain prices," with products ranging from household goods and electronics to food and toys, according to its website.

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The new locations include:

MARSHALLS EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW STORES OPENING IN 6 STATES

The retailer also opened new locations across several states in September, including Minnesota, Indiana, Florida, West Virginia, Louisiana, Wisconsin and Ohio, among others.

1. Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots  BBC
2. France's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest  Reuters
3. Curfew imposed in certain areas of Paris every night until Monday morning  France 24
4. What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France  The New York Times
5. France’s devastation and its aftermath  The Economist

1. France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies  NBC News
2. What is Shamonda, the livestock virus found for the first time in a person in France?  CNN
3. France reports 1st known human case of Shamonda virus  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
4. Explainer: What is Shamonda virus and what are the risks to humans and animals?  Reuters
5. What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection  WIRED

1. Trump attacks Ohio governor over call for Ramaswamy to drop ‘deeply troubling’ ad  The Guardian
2. Trump turns the GOP’s Ramaswamy ad headache into a migraine  CNN
3. 'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad featuring her estranged mother  BBC
4. Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ad Shows the Limits of Trump-Style Politics  Politico
5. Opinion | What Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad Reveals About the Future of Conservatism  The New York Times

1. Pete Hegseth’s staff break priceless historic globe he requested for office  The Guardian
2. Hegseth wanted Eisenhower’s globe for his office. His staff broke it.  The Washington Post
3. Pete Hegseth’s staff broke priceless Eisenhower globe  The Times
4. Hegseth’s Staff Destroyed Priceless Artifact From Former President  Yahoo
5. The historic significance of the WWII-era globe damaged by Pete Hegseth's staff  NPR

1. World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays matchup will open with Jacob Misiorowski's record heat  AP News
2. Ranking top players in Brewers-Rays World Series  ESPN
3. Ignore the haters. Brewers, Rays World Series is must-see TV | Opinion  USA Today
4. This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 22, 2026  The New York Times
5. World Series 2026: It will be Jacob Misiorowski vs. Nick Martinez in Game 1 as Brewers host Rays  Yahoo Sports

The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years, as things like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.

A new report by Zillow and Thumbtack found that those costs amount to about $16,566 per year, which amounts to roughly $1,380 a month in addition to a mortgage payment.

Within the $16,566 total cost, the typical U.S. homeowner faces about $11,171 in annual maintenance, $2,266 on homeowners insurance, as well as $3,129 on property taxes.

"Many households focus so much on winning the home and underestimate what it costs to live in it," said Zillow senior economist Kara Ng. "Long after they receive the keys, insurance, taxes and upkeep are recurring expenses to plan for. Since these homeownership costs vary so much by market, home shoppers should run the numbers and understand what they can truly afford before they make an offer."

HOMEBUYERS GET AN ADVANTAGE IN DOZENS OF US CITIES – BUT PAY A STEEP PRICE

Hidden costs have risen in recent years, with the biggest jump occurring in homeowners insurance premiums, which are up 54% over the last five years.

Maintenance costs experienced the second-fastest growth rate and are up 32% over the past five years, while property taxes grew 19% in that period.

Overall homeownership costs increased 3% in the last year, but are up 32% over the past five years.

THE HOUSING MARKET COULD FINALLY BECOME AFFORDABLE AGAIN. HERE'S WHAT IT WOULD TAKE

The Zillow and Thumbtack analysis found that maintenance costs showed the clearest slowdown, as annual increases in maintenance costs eased in each of the last five years, slowing from 9% in 2022 to 1% in 2026.

Insurance is following a similar pattern, with premiums rising just 0.3% between February and June 2026.

"The slowdown in maintenance cost growth is welcome news for homeowners managing a lot of competing expenses," said Kendra Sinclair, Thumbtack's home trends expert. "Planning for regular upkeep throughout the year can help prevent bigger repair bills and protect your savings when something unexpected happens."

AFFORDABLE HOMES ARE STILL A REALITY IN THESE MAJOR US CITIES

The biggest increases in hidden homeownership costs were in a handful of metro areas. Insurance premiums have risen at least 50% over five years in 19 of the 30 metros analyzed, with the largest increases in Dallas (75%), Tampa (71%), Denver (70%) and Houston (69%).

Those insurance premium increases may be driven in part by severe weather, including hail, tornadoes and damaging winds.

Maintenance was the largest hidden cost in the country, covering about two-thirds of the national total, and was above $12,000 in six major metro areas, including Seattle ($12,594) and Boston ($12,486).

The sharpest uptick in maintenance expenses was in Los Angeles, with expenses up 27% year over year, which the analysis attributed to a mix of regional factors like wildfire-related recovery efforts, heightened demand for home services and persistently elevated labor costs.

1. 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password  TechCrunch
2. 1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth  WSJ
3. 1Password will let Muse, Dots and Grok Bot sign in to sites for you without getting your credentials  Engadget
4. 1Password lets AI agents use your passwords without seeing them  The Verge
5. 1Password for Agents Setup: 13 Steps, 70 Min [2026]  tech-insider.org

1. Moderna’s Stock Plummets After Cancer-Vaccine Data Shared on Social Media  WSJ
2. Moderna stock crashes as leaked melanoma data threatens its record August rally  Yahoo Finance
3. Moderna, Merck shares fall on eagerly anticipated cancer vaccine results  BioPharma Dive
4. Moderna’s cancer vaccine hits its targets, but an embargo breach rattles investors and the stock tumbles  MarketWatch
5. Moderna shares plunge after leak of cancer vaccine data despite positive results  CNBC

1. In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests  The New York Times
2. France's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest  Reuters
3. France’s devastation and its aftermath  The Economist
4. Is Paris Burning?  The American Prospect
5. What We Saw at Fast-Track Trials of Riot Suspects in France  The New York Times

1. Ilhan Omar is not the Minnesota congresswoman’s 'real name': sources  Fox News
2. Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out  BBC
3. Can Trump deport Ilhan Omar? What to know about the immigration investigation  Vox
4. Ilhan Omar responds to immigration fraud allegations after federal search of home  WBFF
5. Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raid  Yahoo

1. Ilhan Omar is not the Minnesota congresswoman’s 'real name': sources  Fox News
2. Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out  BBC
3. Can Trump deport Ilhan Omar? What to know about the immigration investigation  Vox
4. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. The House GOP’s imminent decision on the Omar raid  Politico

1. Giant iPhone Duo Displays Coming to Four Apple Stores  MacRumors
2. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Is the Most Exciting Phone in Years. And It Lives Up to the Hype. | Reviews by Wirecutter  The New York Times
3. Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin  Reuters
4. The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time  The Verge
5. Apple’s iPhone Duo Hits Stores in Face of Short Supply and High Demand  Bloomberg.com

1. Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’  TechCrunch
2. Microsoft says its AI tool is better than doctors at diagnosing conditions  The Verge
3. Microsoft Says Its New AI Is More Than Twice as Good at Diagnosing Diseases as Doctors  Gizmodo
4. Microsoft Diagnostic AI Outperforms Generalist Physicians in Science Study  Unite.AI
5. Can AI help doctors avoid missed diagnoses? A new study suggests yes  TAPinto

1. Christa Pike’s IV team warned vein might be ‘blowing’ before failed execution  The Guardian
2. Christa Pike Survived 2 Attempts to Execute Her, and 1 in 3 Americans Think State Should Try Again  Yahoo
3. One in three Americans back second execution attempt after failed one, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters
4. Christa Pike talking in sentences after botched Tennessee execution  AL.com
5. Christa Pike’s attorneys request more time for case against state  WKRN News 2

1. NEWSLETTER: Trump's midterm calculus scrambles Ukraine policy  Reuters
2. ‘There Is No Immunity to Donald Trump’  Politico
3. Opinion | Trump Is Still Chasing His Yalta. Here’s What He Doesn’t Get.  The New York Times
4. Why Trump Is Furious at Ukraine  The Atlantic
5. Trump says Russia 'has been fine on Ukraine' as he makes new deals with Putin. Will his strategy pay off?  Yahoo

1. Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case  Virginia Mercury
2. Local cannabis shops closed on day of Sen. Lucas indictment  WAVY.com
3. Virginia Senator Louise Lucas indicted on federal racketeering, money laundering charges  WSET
4. Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business  The New York Times
5. High-ranking Virginia Democrat charged in public corruption case  NBC News