Connor Hellebuyck, the former Winnipeg Jets goaltender, has settled into the New Jersey Devils camp after a trade on October 23. He spent 29 days on the ice in Michigan, honing his skills against NHL shooters, and expressed a desire to be "thrown right into the fire" rather than a gradual ramp‑up. Hellebuyck is poised to make his Devils debut during the team’s back‑to‑back road games this week, possibly facing Dallas on Tuesday night. He declined to speak to Jets fans about the trade until after the Heritage Classic, citing the need to wait for the right moment. Devils coach Sheldon Keefe praised Hellebuyck’s confidence and the boost he brings to the locker room, while teammate Brenden Dillon highlighted his vocal leadership. The goalie’s new mask, still being painted, is expected to arrive later this week. With the Devils set to visit Winnipeg in two weeks, Hellebuyck remains focused on acclimating to his new team and getting ready to play.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was voted the 2026 Kopa Trophy winner, the award that honours the best footballer under 21. The 19‑year‑old, who has become a regular for Barcelona under Hansi Flick, also played every minute of Spain’s 2026 World Cup campaign, helping the team keep a single clean sheet in eight matches. Cubarsi’s triumph follows back‑to‑back wins by fellow Barcelona youth Lamine Yamal and precedes previous winners Gavi and Pedri. No club outside Barcelona has produced multiple Kopa winners and Spain is the only country with more than one recipient. Cubarsi joined Barcelona’s La Masia from Girona in 2018, made his first‑team debut in 2023, and has already amassed two La Liga titles and an Olympic gold with Spain. The award adds to Barcelona’s growing reputation for developing world‑class talent.
Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series Lioness has delivered three uneven seasons, with the second emerging as the strongest. Season one introduced the gritty protagonist Joe McNamara, but its plot felt contrived and its romantic subplots were forced. The first season’s strong performances from Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman were offset by uneven pacing and cliché storytelling. Season two refined the show’s tone, tightening the narrative and giving Joe a more grounded emotional arc that resonated with viewers. The season’s darker action sequences and sharper character development earned it praise as the series’ high point. Season three raised stakes with larger battles and a family‑centered conflict, but its pacing suffered and some storylines felt far‑fetched. The finale left Joe’s family in jeopardy, setting up a cliffhanger that hinted at future threats to the team. Overall, the ranking places Season 2 first, Season 3 second, and Season 1 third, reflecting the series’ growth and occasional missteps.
Skydance’s co‑CEOs announced a company‑wide shift to a five‑day in‑office schedule. The move follows the experience at Paramount, where the leaders say in‑person collaboration has boosted creativity and efficiency. The memo explains that the policy will be rolled out by location, giving staff advance notice and managerial support. Employees who prefer to stay remote will have the option of a voluntary buy‑out program, with individual terms communicated separately. Skydance emphasized that the change is intended to strengthen company culture and align all teams around shared goals. The company said it remains committed to delivering stories that resonate globally and to embracing new audience‑engagement methods. The announcement comes as the entertainment industry continues to adjust post‑pandemic work models. The memo also highlighted Skydance’s focus on technology and audience‑centric storytelling as pillars of its growth. No immediate impact on production schedules was noted, but the policy reflects Skydance’s broader strategy to compete in a crowded media market.
Former AC Milan midfielder Massimo Ambrosini has advised teenage striker Francesco Camarda to consider a loan move away from Milan to secure regular playing time. Speaking during DAZN's coverage of Milan's victory over Udinese, Ambrosini suggested the 18-year-old should look at the path taken by Nicolo Tresoldi, who has found success at Club Brugge.
Camarda, once a prolific scorer in Milan's youth ranks, has struggled to break into the senior squad following significant changes to the club's roster. He currently faces intense competition for the centre-forward position from club-record signing Goncalo Ramos and Alphadjo Cisse. This competition has left the young Italian with only nine minutes of Serie A action so far this season.
Ambrosini argued that staying at Milan might result in Camarda being relegated to a permanent understudy role. He recommended that the player seek opportunities in leagues such as those in Belgium or the Netherlands to gain the match experience necessary for growth. The former midfielder believes a move would allow Camarda to build confidence and return to Italy as a more developed player.
Publicis Groupe has created a dedicated leadership team for its internal AI platform Marcel, appointing Scott Hagedorn as CEO and Sam Levine Archer as chief strategy officer, according to a press release. These appointments aim to broaden Marcel’s offerings in influencer marketing, sports, culture, and AI chatbot optimization.
Hagedorn and Archer bring four years of AI experience at Publicis, having previously worked at Omnicom. Marcel, launched in 2017, will now leverage Publicis Sapient, Epsilon, and Lotame to weave data from enterprise, consumer, and marketing intelligence into its services, supporting the firm’s “Power of One” strategy for cross‑agency collaboration.
The leadership shift signals Publicis’s commitment to agentic AI as a growth engine, coinciding with the acquisition of data assets like Lotame and the pending $2.2 billion LiveRamp deal. While the group reported 5 % organic revenue growth in Q3, it noted slower uptake of enterprise‑wide AI transformation. CEO Arthur Sadoun said Publicis will double down on data and technology, contrasting competitors who are cutting headcount.
Australian fishermen rescued a tired kangaroo from the waters of Boston Bay near Port Lincoln, South Australia. The male marsupial, estimated to be about two miles offshore, had been swimming for an extended period before the crew spotted it. Skipper Ryan Smith and crew member Jake Murray lowered the boat’s sea door to reach the animal, carefully lifting it aboard. Murray, a farmer and diver familiar with local wildlife, held the kangaroo close, keeping its powerful legs under control to calm it. The exhausted marsupial appeared relieved, lying on the deck before eventually hopping onto the shore and then walking away. The incident highlights the unexpected encounters between wildlife and human activity in Australian waters and the willingness of locals to help. The kangaroo was observed to be calm and unharmed after the rescue, underscoring the importance of prompt assistance for distressed animals.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, warned on X that more than 200 neocloud companies could face "guppy‑level death" and consolidation, sparking a sharp sell‑off in the sector. Shares of Nebius, CoreWeave and Iren all fell over 4% in early pre‑market trading, though Nebius later steadied while the other two pared some losses. Musk’s comment followed a post by Chamath Palihapitiya that predicted a 2027 wave of stranded compute and a turbulent year for the industry. Investors have grown wary of the debt‑heavy build‑out of data centers, noting that debt markets are increasingly reluctant to finance firms without substantial AI‑related revenue. The neoclouds have already lost more than 30% of their value this month, with CoreWeave’s credit default swap spread widening and bond yields climbing. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang defended demand, calling it “off the charts,” but noted a scarcity of working capital. Nebius and Iren executives also reiterated that customer demand remains strong and that capacity expansion plans are still on track. The market reaction underscores heightened scrutiny of the sector’s long‑term viability and the sustainability of its capital structure.
Lance Hammer returns after a two‑decade silence with the dementia‑driven drama Queen at Sea, starring Juliette Binoche as Amanda, who must care for her mother Leslie, played by Anna Calder‑Marshall, as the elder’s Alzheimer’s erodes memory and consent. The film follows Amanda’s attempts to protect Leslie from her husband Martin, portrayed by Tom Courtenay, who repeatedly engages in sexual acts with the incapacitated patient, raising ethical questions about consent and agency. Hammer’s direction, noted for its raw, handheld intimacy, juxtaposes the domestic setting with hospital scenes, creating a tense atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist’s deteriorating reality. Critics note the film’s unflinching portrayal of dementia’s impact on relationships, drawing comparisons to Polley’s Away from Her and Haneke’s Amour. Binoche’s performance is described as “desperate and panicked,” while Calder‑Marshall delivers a “shattering” portrayal of a mother’s decline. The narrative explores whether Leslie can consent to intimacy and how her body’s needs are reinterpreted by those around her. The film’s release at the Berlin Film Festival and upcoming theatrical debut on October 30 promise a stark, emotional viewing experience. The story invites audiences to confront the complexities of caregiving and the moral dilemmas that arise when a loved one loses cognitive autonomy.
Reddit’s CEO Steve Huffman outlined a new focus at Mod World that prioritizes deep, user‑driven communities over broad advertising. During a pseudo‑AMA, Huffman explained that the home feed’s role is to funnel users into subreddits, making each community feel distinct. He highlighted a potential split between following and joining, allowing users to observe before contributing and earning voting rights. The change aims to reduce spam and give moderators clearer tools to welcome newcomers who fit a community’s culture. Marketers, CMOs, and CEOs are encouraged to rethink how they build brand subreddits, as Reddit’s platform now rewards sustained participation. Huffman noted that Reddit’s quarterly earnings reports have increasingly emphasized the platform as a daily destination, not just a traffic source. The company’s Q2 shareholder letter described this destination strategy, reinforcing the shift toward community‑centric growth. If Reddit successfully implements these changes, brands could see higher engagement and more authentic conversations within their own subreddits.
A growing network of American students is intercepting millions of dollars in usable medical supplies before they reach landfills. The movement began when 16-year-old Ben Kurian noticed hospitals frequently discarding sterile items simply because they were approaching their expiration dates.
Working alongside student-led organizations such as Blueprints for Pangea and United2Heal, these volunteers manage warehouse shifts and deliveries to transport goods to underserved clinics. These young activists balance their academic responsibilities with the logistical demands of redirecting essential healthcare resources.
By repurposing these supplies, the students are providing critical aid to communities in need while reducing medical waste. Their efforts demonstrate a resourceful approach to addressing global healthcare shortages through grassroots action.
In a 2023 TEDx talk, Dino Ambrosi warned that 18‑year‑olds in the U.S. have only 334 months of adult life, and 93% of their free time will be spent on screens. He calculated that this leaves just 22 months for teens to pursue other interests, and he argues that framing time as a valuable resource can prompt a shift in behavior. Ambrosi’s Project Reboot uses school assemblies, parent workshops, and on‑campus initiatives to teach teens that time is being “stolen” by tech companies. He cites a Common Sense Media study showing teens average 8 hours 39 minutes of entertainment screen time daily, and stresses that parents should adopt a non‑judgmental tone. Practical tools he recommends include the ClearSpace app, which imposes breathing breaks and limits visits, and habits like sleeping with the phone far from the bedside. He also advises keeping social apps on a single device to preserve the computer as a work tool. Ambrosi reports growing student engagement, with clubs creating phone‑free spaces and schools adopting bell‑to‑bell bans in some states. The movement has gained traction nationwide, and Ambrosi remains optimistic that teens will continue to lead the conversation.
While standard indoor Ethernet cables can be run outdoors, the flexible PVC jacket is vulnerable to UV light and weather, causing cracks and signal loss over time. Outdoor exposure also subjects the copper conductors to moisture and potential lightning strikes, further degrading performance and posing safety risks. To protect the connection, use cables specifically rated for outdoor use, such as direct‑burial or outdoor‑rated Cat6, which feature weather‑resistant polyethylene jackets and, in many cases, water‑blocking tape or gel. Look for markings like CMX, OSP, UV‑resistant, or “outdoor” on the jacket, and confirm the cable’s rating in the accompanying documentation or by checking the National Electrical Code and UL guidance. Install surge protection at both ends of the run to guard against lightning and voltage spikes, especially if the cable will be exposed to the elements. When running the cable underground, choose a direct‑burial type that can withstand soil pressure and moisture, and verify local ordinances on conduit depth and cable type. For short exterior runs to an access point, a Cat6 outdoor‑rated cable is sufficient, but always secure the cable with clips and avoid sharp bends to prevent abrasion. Using outdoor‑rated fiber optic cables is another option, though any equipment exposed to weather remains vulnerable.