Mel Robbins appeared on the Zach Sang Show to explain the “10‑gallon people” theory, a concept she learned from Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes. The theory likens people to containers: 10‑gallon people need a full 10 gallons of love, attention, excitement, and energy, while pint‑size people can only offer a pint. Robbins said that when a 10‑gallon person seeks a pint‑size partner, the mismatch can lead to anxiety, resentment, and a sense of being “too much.” She urged listeners to recognize their own capacity and to “let them” show up differently, asking how they can respond with empathy rather than judgment. Oprah later elaborated on the theory in a podcast, noting that her own 10‑gallon needs were met by her mother’s practical acts of love, such as cooking and providing shelter. Both figures emphasized that the goal is to accept people as they are, rather than expecting them to meet impossible standards. The discussion highlights how understanding emotional capacity can improve relationships across romantic, familial, and friendship contexts.
Malcolm McDowell finally brings to life the Western comedy ‘Last Train to Fortune,’ set for VOD release on Nov. 6 after a 35‑year production saga. The film, originally conceived in 1991 with Bill Paxton slated to play the outlaw, was revived when Paxton’s son James stepped into the role. Producer Brad Wyman, who brought McDowell back to the project, convinced the veteran actor that the script by Michele Rifkin still held promise. McDowell, 83, portrays a cheerful educator who loves literary classics, a stark contrast to his earlier rugged characters in A Clockwork Orange and Caligula. The movie also reunites McDowell with Mary Steenburgen, his former spouse, who appears as a schoolteacher in the final act. Rifkin’s son Adam directs, while the screenplay’s original vision was shaped by the late Lindsay Anderson before his 1994 death. Critics have praised the film’s easy‑going charm, giving it an 86 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes and noting it ‘belongs to McDowell.’ Available on Apple TV and other platforms, ‘Last Train to Fortune’ offers audiences a nostalgic, light‑hearted Western that finally reaches the screen.
ServiceNow shares plummeted 24% on Thursday, marking a potentially record-breaking single-day loss for the enterprise software provider. The decline followed third-quarter earnings that failed to meet investor expectations, reigniting fears that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software business models.
While revenue grew over 20% to reach $4.11 billion, the company's adjusted earnings of $1.00 per share fell short of the $1.02 forecast by analysts. Despite these misses, the company slightly increased its full-year 2026 subscription revenue outlook and reported a 65% jump in the average contract value for new AI deals.
Analysts suggest the market is reacting to a perceived delay in the financial payoff from massive AI investments. Specifically, investors appear uneasy regarding the time required for the company's new engineering teams to embed AI solutions within enterprises and generate significant returns. Citi analyst Tyler Radke noted that a clear inflection point in performance may not be visible until next year.
When a severe storm battered Phoenix on October 29, PNC Bank employees moved a local elote vendor’s cart inside the bank to shield it from wind and hail. The vendor, Hilario Cruz Cruz, who sells corn and fruit on Peoria Avenue, had been a regular customer of the bank’s staff. As the storm intensified, bank employees and Cruz Cruz struggled to pull the cart through the entrance, with one holding the door against the gale while the other pushed the cart inside. The bank manager insisted the cart would fit and organized the effort, even though Cruz Cruz initially doubted it. Video of the rescue, filmed by a staff member, has accumulated over a million views on TikTok, turning the incident into a viral act of community solidarity. After the storm, Cruz Cruz returned to his route a week later, thanks to the bank’s help, and expressed gratitude for the support he received. The incident highlights how everyday kindness can protect livelihoods during extreme weather. The event underscores the importance of local businesses supporting each other when natural disasters strike.
Milan captain Mike Maignan said the Rossoneri must stay composed after a 4‑2 home defeat to Bologna at the San Siro, warning against “throwing fuel on the fire.” He added that the team should not draw conclusions from a single match or from a two‑month period. The loss dropped Milan to seventh in Serie A, seven points behind leaders Inter and Lazio, and marked the club’s second defeat in three league games. Maignan highlighted the team’s defensive frailties, noting that they have conceded 11 goals in nine matches and that four came against Bologna. He urged the squad to improve their alertness and aggression, especially in the penalty area, and to analyse the match for lessons. Milan will face city rivals Inter this Saturday at San Siro, and Maignan stressed the importance of staying calm and positive to avoid unrest in the dressing room and among supporters. The comments come after Maignan’s earlier red card in a Europa League tie, but he remains focused on the club’s upcoming fixtures.
Astronomers working with Chile's Vera C. Rubin Observatory have detected a massive trans-Neptunian object that could be classified as a dwarf planet. The celestial body, provisionally designated 2026 ED138, orbits roughly 46 astronomical units from the sun, placing it farther out than Pluto. Researchers estimate that the object measures between 600 and 1,500 kilometers across, making it potentially one of the brightest and largest known bodies in the outer solar system.
Matthew Holman of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics spotted the candidate on October 13 while examining telescope survey data. Archival searches subsequently revealed records of the object going back to 2016, enabling scientists to map more than a decade of its orbital trajectory. The body had previously eluded detection because its position aligns with the crowded, luminous starry backdrop of the Milky Way galaxy.
Researchers must still determine the precise size and mass of 2026 ED138 before confirming its status. To be recognized by the International Astronomical Union, an object must possess sufficient self-gravity to achieve a nearly spherical shape. If certified, it would join five currently recognized dwarf planets, including Pluto and Ceres.
The American Exchange Project, an intercultural program that keeps all exchanges within U.S. borders, sends recent high‑school graduates on week‑long stays in communities far from their hometowns. Participants then host peers from those host towns, creating a two‑way cultural exchange that encourages deep conversations about similarities and differences. Students such as Alden Swanson from Maryland and Sunny Beam from Washington describe the experience as a chance to discuss life views and to feel welcomed in unfamiliar settings. The program’s design counters the growing trend of Americans clustering in like‑minded communities, a phenomenon highlighted by Bill Bishop’s research on “landslide counties.” By immersing youth in diverse American contexts, the exchange fosters empathy and broadens perspectives without focusing on politics. The initiative offers a rare opportunity for young people to step outside their usual social circles and build connections across cultural divides. The program’s impact is measured by the conversations and friendships that form during the week‑long stays, illustrating a model for national cohesion. The American Exchange Project demonstrates how domestic mobility can promote understanding among a fragmented society.
Community rangers in north-west Namibia are successfully using a combination of traditional tracking skills and modern technology to manage human-wildlife conflict. Through the Lion Rangers programme, teams monitor a recovering population of desert lions across a vast 40,000 square kilometre range. Since 2021, the initiative has integrated smartphones equipped with the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool to replace manual paper records with real-time data.
This digital approach allows field coordinators to track lion movements via GPS collars and camera traps, enabling rapid response teams to intercept predators before they reach livestock. The programme has significantly improved transparency, as geo-tagged data provides clear evidence of ranger activity to government ministries and international donors. While shifting rainfall patterns have recently caused lions to move into new territories in search of prey, the technological oversight helps mitigate risks to local farmers.
As a result of these coordinated efforts, illegal lion killings have been completely eliminated in six of the conservancies managed by the initiative. The programme continues to foster coexistence by protecting both the livelihoods of pastoralists and the survival of the desert lion population.
The nonprofit organization Giving Grove has grown from a single Kansas City elementary school site into a national movement. The initiative now supports over 847 orchards containing 14,000 trees across 17 different cities. Kansas City currently leads the United States with 248 free orchards providing fruit, nuts, and berries to local residents.
Founder Kevin Birzer established the group to provide essential expertise in tree selection and cultivation to local communities. The organization assists local groups with soil improvement, pruning, and securing grant funding. Much of the operational budget is provided by 1% for the Planet, which directs corporate revenue toward environmental solutions.
Following successful expansions to cities like Seattle and Atlanta, the group is currently in discussions to launch programs in San Francisco, Minneapolis, and New York City.
Paramount Pictures has announced that David Bruckner will direct the upcoming third instalment of the horror franchise Smile. The studio also tapped Nick Antosca to pen the screenplay, replacing series creator Parker Finn, who will stay on as a producer. Bruckner, known for the 2022 Hellraiser reboot, The Ritual, and 2020's The Night House, brings a track record of atmospheric horror. Antosca, creator of Apple’s Cape Fear and Hulu’s The Act, has written Antlers and the forthcoming Verity adaptation. No plot details for Smile 3 have been disclosed, and each film in the series has featured a new cast and story. The original 2022 film, starring Sosie Bacon, earned $105 million domestically and $217 million worldwide, while Smile 2 grossed $69 million domestically and $139 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. Finn, who directed the first two films, remains involved through a first‑look deal with Paramount and is set to direct a 2027 remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller Possession. With Bruckner’s and Antosca’s experience, Smile 3 is positioned to continue the franchise’s blend of psychological terror and commercial appeal.