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Israel forces intercept all flotilla vessels carrying aid bound for Gaza

Israeli naval forces intercepted most of the vessels in a flotilla heading toward Gaza on Thursday, detaining dozens of activists as well as several European lawmakers. The group had set out with the stated goal of challenging Israel’s blockade of the territory, which has drawn global criticism.

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which organized the voyage, said the mission was aimed at challenging Israel’s blockade of the territory. All but three of the 43 vessels being tracked online by the Global Sumud Flotilla were listed as having been confirmed or assumed to have been stopped by Israeli forces on Thursday, with a total of 443 people “forcibly taken from their vessels.” Organizers reported that one ship managed to continue sailing and reached the waters off Gaza early Thursday before losing all communication; they also claimed that 39 of their vessels were either seized or presumed seized after contact was cut off during an overnight Israeli operation.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that those aboard the ships, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, were safe. Officials said the passengers were being transported to Israel, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry later releasing footage on social media showing Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila on one of the intercepted vessels as it was redirected toward Israel, receiving a raincoat and a bottle of water from navy personnel while seated on the deck of a ship. In a post on social media, the foreign ministry assured that the activists and their boats “were being transported safely and peacefully to the port city of Ashdod, where their deportation procedures to Europe will begin. The passengers are safe and in good health.”

The flotilla, consisting of nearly 50 boats carrying around 500 people, was largely symbolic and bringing only a small quantity of aid. Participants included high-profile figures such as Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela; former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau; and multiple European parliamentarians. Despite the interception, organizers reiterated that their mission to oppose the blockade and show solidarity with Palestinians remained unchanged.

Greg Stoker, an American military veteran aboard the Ohwayla – one of the boats in the flotilla – said in a video posted on Instagram that “they are currently hailing our vessels, telling us to turn off our engines and await further instructions or our boats will be seized and we will face the consequences.”  Around a dozen Israeli naval vessels with their transponders off had approached it early Thursday, he said, adding that Israeli authorities used water cannons against some of the boats.

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told RAI television that Israeli forces had been instructed “not to resort to violence,” but Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni felt that organizers of the Flotilla’s effort was misguided, stating, “I continue to believe this brings no benefit to the Palestinian people.”

Flotilla organizers also alleged that some of their ships had previously come under drone attacks — first near Tunisia and later in Greek waters. Fires broke out on two boats off the Tunisian coast, which authorities there confirmed they were investigating as intentional strikes.

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Two Delta planes collide on tarmac of New York’s LaGuardia Airport, leaving flight attendant injured

Two planes operated by Delta Air Lines subsidiary Endeavor Air collided on the tarmac of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport, which left a flight attendant injured.

The collision occurred Wednesday night between the two planes — Endeavor Air Flight 5047, arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina; and Endeavor Flight 5155, scheduled to depart for Roanoke, Virginia — on a taxiway at LaGuardia. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement that the crash happened just before 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Federal Aviation Administration later said Flight 5047 was taxiing to its gate when it struck Flight 5155. The FAA said air traffic control instructed Flight 5155 to hold and yield to the other plane. The incident took place at the intersection of Taxiways M and A, according to the FAA.

In a statement, Delta Air Lines shared that preliminary information indicates that the wing of Flight 5155 made contact with the fuselage of Flight 5047 during the “low-speed collision,” and confirmed that a flight attendant suffered a minor injury in the collision. The port authority said they had been transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution.

The airline said that “Delta teams at our New York-LaGuardia hub are working to ensure our customers are taken care of after two Delta Connection aircraft operated by Endeavor Air were involved in a low-speed collision during taxi. Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred as safety of our customers and people comes before all else. We apologize to our customers for the experience.” Passengers were escorted off the planes and on to shuttle buses. The airline said passengers who needed them would be provided hotel rooms and booked onto new flights Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed in a post on social media Thursday that Flight 5155’s right wing and 5047’s nose and windscreen were damaged in the collision. Flight recorders from both planes were recovered and sent to NTSB headquarters in Washington to be analyzed.

The incident comes shortly after the government shutdown, which has left federal workers furloughed. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association warned that government shutdowns “reduce the safety and efficiency” of the National Airspace System and erode safety, adding in a statement that “during a shutdown, critical safety support staff are furloughed, and support programs are suspended, making it difficult for air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals to perform at optimum levels.”

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Lauren Alaina shares the song ‘Little Things’ in honor of her late father

Lauren Alaina has shared her new single ‘Little Things’, dedicated to her late father, J.J. Suddeth. “Little Things” with written by Ross Copperman, Seth Ennis and Emily Falvey, and produced by hitmaker Joey Moi.

Alaina shares: “The loss of my father was unexpected and life-shattering. When you have a loss of this magnitude, the little things in life start to matter a lot less. I will never forget the conversation I had with my brother on the way to the session, I wrote this song. He said someone had complained to him about the cost of eggs. He said he just kept thinking to himself, ‘My dad just died. I don’t really care about the cost of eggs anymore.’ It really struck me … I told him that when something that really matters happens, your eyes are opened to what doesn’t. I told him I was going to write that song for us that day. I know our dad would be proud of us both.”

Little Things” follows a string of resonating releases from Alaina, including “All My Exes” featuring Chase Matthew, as well as the tracks “Household,” “Those Kind of Women,” and “Heaven Sent” (in celebration of the birth of her baby girl).

Take a listen to Little ThingsHERE.

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Old Dominion share video for ‘Miss You Man’

Old Dominion‘s memorializes an old friend on their new track, “Miss You Man.”  The song was inspired by noted songwriter Andrew Dorff, who passed away in 2016.

Old Dominion’s Mathew Ramsey shared on Instagram: “Some years ago, we lost our dear friend Andrew Dorff far too soon. We play songs we’ve written with him every night on stage. When you hear our music, many times you are also hearing the voice of Andrew. There is a saying — grief is the price of love. We all experience that loss at some point and we carry that love as we go through that process, in some ways, for the rest of our lives. ‘Miss You Man’ is a tribute to grief, friendship, and love.”

“Miss You Man” is featured on Old Dominion’s sixth studio album, Barbara.  The 13-track album also includes the songs “Making Good Time,” “Water My Flowers,” “Me Most Nights” and “Man or the Song.”  Stream Barbara HERE.

See the video for Miss You ManHERE.

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‘Untamed’ starring Eric Bana renewed for Season 2 at Netflix

Variety reported that Netflix has renewed “Untamed” for Season 2.

Netflix announced the renewal with a social media post featuring an image of Bana in a National Park Service truck, alongside the caption: “Untamed, starring Eric Bana, has been renewed for Season 2! Season 1, following a National Park Service special agent working to enforce human law inside Yosemite’s vast wilderness, is now playing.”

Eric Bana stars as Investigative Services Branch agent Kyle Turner, who leaves Yosemite National Park after closing “one of the most devastating cases of his career.”  The series is officially described as a “character-driven mystery thriller that follows National Parks Service special agent Kyle Turner (Bana) who works to enforce human law in nature’s vast wilderness.” The cast for Season 1 also included Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lily Santiago, Wilson Bethel, Raoul Max Trujillo, William Smillie, Joe Holt, and Josh Randall. The sophomore season will pick up with a new park and a new mystery.

Bana said in a statement: “I am absolutely thrilled that we get the chance to bring another season of ‘Untamed’ to life. The response to season 1 has been a testament to the incredible effort by our crew to deliver something truly unique. I can’t wait to take Kyle on his next journey. Massive thanks to Netflix, John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and our fans.”

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See Jennifer Lopez in trailer for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’

Jennifer Lopez can be seen in the first official trailer for Bill Condon’s movie musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a new film adaptation of the 1993 Broadway classic. The story was previously adapted for a 1985 film starring William Hurt, Raul Julia and Sônia Braga.

The musical features a score by Kander and Ebb — the legendary duo behind Chicago and Cabaret — and a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally. It won seven Tonys including Best Musical and Best Actress for stage star Chita Rivera, who originated the title role.

In the film, Lopez plays Ingrid Luna, an on-screen diva whose most famous role is that of a spider woman, capable of killing her lovers with a kiss. In 1981 during Argentina’s Dirty War, a gay hairdresser named Luis (Tonatiuh) who is serving a prison sentence, imagines her films to escape the horrors of his present day. When a Marxist, Valentin (Diego Luna) is brought into his cell, the two form an unlikely bond over the magic of music and cinema.

Lopez can be heard in the trailer singing one of the musical’s most famous tracks, “Where You Are.”  Condon wrote the screenplay in addition to helming the film, with producers including Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy and Greg Yolen. Condon’s adaptation also draws inspiration from the Broadway musical and the acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name by Argentinian writer Manuel Puig.

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” premiered at Sundance Film Festival in January and is set to be released theatrically on Oct. 10 via Lionsgate; see the trailer – HERE.

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Supreme Court postpones decision, will allow Fed Governor Lisa Cook to remain in position for now

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be allowed to continue serving on the central bank’s board at least until 2026, while justices weigh the legality of her removal by former President Donald Trump. The court scheduled oral arguments for January 2026, with a decision expected before the end of June next year.

In its brief order, the court did not explain the reasoning behind its decision, but no justices dissented—an unusual move given the court’s frequent alignment with Trump in past legal battles.

The dispute stems from Trump’s decision in August to dismiss Cook, alleging mortgage fraud, a charge she has firmly rejected. Cook challenged the dismissal, stating that the decision violated her constitutional protections as an employee at the independent federal agency while arguing that the president lacked authority to remove her. Under the Federal Reserve Act, a governor can only be removed “for cause,” and not at the president’s discretion – and no president has attempted such a removal in the 112-year history of the central bank.

Last month, an appeals court upheld a preliminary injunction requiring the Fed to let Cook continue serving in her role as a governor of the Federal Reserve System as her lawsuit moves through the courts. Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow him to remove Cook, but the nation’s highest court denied the request.

Cook’s attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Norm Eisen, said in a statement that the order on Wednesday “rightly allows Governor Cook to continue in her role on the Federal Reserve Board, and we look forward to further proceedings consistent with the Court’s order.”

White House spokesperson Kush Desai said in response to the Supreme Court’s move that “President Trump lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. We look forward to ultimate victory after presenting our oral arguments before the Supreme Court in January.”

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Famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at age 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist as well as an advocate for animals who championed chimpanzee research, has died at the age of 91.

The Jane Goodall Institute announced in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a speaking tour of the United States.

The statement read: “The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes. She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States. Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.”

Goodall was just 26 years old when she first entered Tanzania in the 1960s, and began her important research on chimpanzees in the wild. Throughout her study of the species, Goodall rose to prominence through her groundbreaking research, and became one of the first scientists to document how these primates use tools, communicate, and form intricate social bonds – proving that the primates display an array of similar behaviors to humans, such as the ability to develop individual personalities. Her insights that reshaped the way the world understands animal behavior, with her discoveries opening the door to generations of primate research conducted in the wild and setting a new standard for studying animals in their natural environments.

The Jane Goodall Institute was established in 1977 by Goodall and Genevieve di San Faustino, headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in 25 cities around the world. The organization aims to improve the treatment and understanding of primates through public education and legal representation. The Institute summarized Goodall’s legacy this way: she “entered the forest to learn about the remarkable lives of chimpanzees—and emerged determined to protect them.”

Goodall was awarded throughout her life with several honors, including being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for “services to zoology” in 1995, and promoted to Dame Commander in 2003. Goodall’s other honors included the French Legion of Honor, Japan’s Kyoto Prize and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Dierks Bentley releasing deluxe version of 11th studio album: ‘Broken Branches Extended’

Dierks Bentley has expanded his 11th studio album ‘Broken Branches’ with the deluxe version, ‘Broken Branches Extended’ which features two brand new tracks, including “IYKYK” and “All Night to Figure It Out.”

The original Broken Branches album was released on June 13, 2025, featuring 11 tracks as well as collaborations with artists including John Anderson, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, and Stephen Wilson Jr. In conjunction with the album, Bentley launched the “Broken Branches Fund” in partnership with Music Health Alliance to provide mental health support for professionals in the music industry.

‘Broken Branches Extended’ drops on Friday, October 3rd; preorder – HERE.

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Tim McGraw shares ‘King Rodeo (Live From the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)’

Tim McGraw has released his new song “King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo)”, a live recording from its debut performance during McGraw’s headlining set at the first-ever Music City Rodeo in May. McGraw headlined one night of the inaugural event, along with Jelly Roll and Reba McEntire.

The performance video highlights the journey behind McGraw’s creation and performance of the song and its connection to the rodeo itself; the visual features appearances from World Champion riders Cody Custer and Tim O’Connell, as well as World-ranked bareback rider Cole Reiner.

Watch McGraw’s performance of “King Rodeo” – HERE:

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