Robert Harris 
A decades-old mystery in Super Mario 64 may finally have a convincing explanation. A new computational analysis of the game’s famously blurry courtyard plaque suggests that its inscription reads “Eternal Star” on the first line and “We hope so” on the second, challenging the long-running fan theory that the text says “L is real 2401”
Samsung’s One UI 9 update, based on Android 17, is expanding to the Galaxy S23 series outside South Korea. As of October 19, 2026, the stable update has reportedly started reaching eligible Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra devices in Europe, marking another step in Samsung’s broader software rollout. The initial release appears
Updated October 18, 2026: The latest El Niño winter drought forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points to improving drought conditions across much of the southern United States, the Southwest, and parts of the East Coast. However, some areas of the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest could face renewed or worsening drought
Taco Bell’s Double Dipping Burritos have started appearing on participating U.S. restaurant menus, giving customers a new way to enjoy the fast-food chain’s snack-sized burritos. The menu item began attracting attention on October 15, 2026, after customers noticed the new offering in restaurant menus and the Taco Bell app. The new product combines grilled burritos
A Florida man charged in connection with the 2011 disappearance of his former fiancée, Michelle Parker, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Dale Smith Jr., 55, was arrested in Orlando nearly 15 years after Parker vanished. He remains in custody without bond following his initial court appearance, according to reports published this week. Parker,
WASHINGTON, October 16, 2026 — White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a U.S. bar exam, drawing renewed scrutiny over her professional background after she previously described herself as a lawyer and President Donald Trump referred to her as an attorney. Zacharia confirmed the information during an interview with Fox
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the October 2026 lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, bringing seven games to subscribers across PS5 and PS4. The latest selection includes Mafia: The Old Country, Horizon Forbidden West and Mycopunk, alongside horror adventures, a role-playing game and an off-road racing title. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also receive
October 15, 2026: Netflix plans to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide, representing about 6% of its workforce, as the streaming company reorganizes its operations and refocuses resources on areas it believes will support future growth. The job cuts were announced to employees on Wednesday, October 14, by co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters in an
Blizzard Entertainment is continuing to reveal new details about WoW Forever classes as development of World of Warcraft: Forever moves toward its November 4, 2026, launch. The latest class updates, highlighted in Blizzard’s October 2026 announcements, focus on improving familiar abilities, expanding talent choices, and giving players more flexibility without abandoning the original World of
WASHINGTON — Newly leaked photos have given the public its clearest look yet at the upcoming DJI Matrice 5TD commercial drone, just days before the technology company’s scheduled product announcement. The leaked image shows the highly advanced enterprise drone seated on its dedicated docking station. The leak aligns closely with an official teaser campaign launched