One of Breaking Bad’s most unforgettable deaths was far more complicated to film than it looked. Jeremiah Bitsui, who played Victor, has discussed the making of the infamous Season 4 scene in which Gus Fring kills him with a box cutter. The scene required elaborate special effects, a prosthetic neck and a mechanical blood rig. Bitsui previously revealed that filming involved dozens of takes, making an already intense scene physically exhausting. What looked like a few horrifying moments on screen required hours of preparation behind the scenes. Television magic at its most convincing. Credit: youtube.com/@taboolab

🚨 THE WORLD IS RUNNING OUT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. The scale of the global fertility crisis is difficult to comprehend. In Italy and Japan, women are having around 1.14 children on average — far below the 2.1 needed to replace the population over time. Imagine starting with 100 people in one generation. If that fertility level persists, the next generation could be roughly 54 people, followed by 29, then 16. Taiwan’s fertility rate fell to just 0.695 in 2025, making the mathematics even more alarming. This isn’t simply about fewer babies being born. It’s about fewer future workers, fewer potential parents and societies growing older while the generations that follow become smaller. The real question is how these countries will adapt to a demographic transformation unfolding in slow motion.

🌊 SOUTH FLORIDA HIT BY SEVERE COASTAL FLOODING Exceptionally high king tides are flooding streets across South Florida, with Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood among the affected areas. The flooding is being intensified by the full-moon period, strong onshore winds and heavy downpours. Some roads have become difficult to navigate, while businesses are using sandbags to keep water out. Authorities warn that further flooding is expected around high tide on Tuesday, October 27. 📍 South Florida, USA

🌪️ TORNADO RIPS THROUGH CENTRAL CHILE A powerful tornado struck Requínoa, in Chile’s O’Higgins Region, on Monday, October 26, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. Chile’s Meteorological Directorate has provisionally classified the tornado as EF-2, with estimated winds reaching up to 218 km/h (135 mph). The storm also brought down power lines, leaving thousands of customers without electricity. Initial reports indicated no injuries or fatalities. Authorities are assessing the damage as severe weather continues to affect parts of the country.

🚨 Car left stranded in the sea at Polzeath beach, Cornwall Footage shows a car sitting in rising water as people watch from the shore. Reportedly filmed during the autumn half-term holiday. Details unconfirmed. Credit: Polzeath Beach Ranger

🚨 Man brings girlfriend to NBA game, says she spent the whole time trying to get a player's attention Clip shows him looking unamused while she’s dancing and showing herself uninterested in her partner.

NEW: Man keeps locking escape room door and leaving clues to the combination Video shows a man outside the entrance while an employee inside holds the door shut. Details unconfirmed. 📹 via @crazyclips_

🚨 BREAKING: Police storm home during alleged Netflix interview with drug dealer Footage shows armed officers entering with a shield. Vest reads "POLITIE," Dutch for police. Details unconfirmed.

🚨 Empire State Building climbers Angela Nikolau & Ivan Beerkus (legal name Kuznetsov) are due back in Manhattan court today. They scaled the antenna on July 1, unfurled a peace banner and got engaged up there. They face 8 charges, including burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. They were released on supervision. Their lawyer says the DA overcharged the case. Do the crime, face the time, or should NYC let this one go? 👇

🌊 A DUGONG WAS FOUND ENTANGLED IN A CAR FAN BELT AND IT TOOK A TEAM OF 15 PEOPLE TO SAVE IT Wildlife rescuers in Western Australia came to the aid of a young dugong found struggling with a car fan belt wrapped around its body. The animal, nicknamed Wapi after the creek where it was discovered, was found near Exmouth. After assessing its condition and consulting marine experts, rescuers carefully secured the dugong in a cargo net and lifted it over a sandbar into deeper water. The operation took less than 24 hours from the initial discovery to its return to the sea. Officials described the successful rescue as an encouraging outcome for a vulnerable marine species already facing pressure from habitat loss and other threats.

🐾 EVEN WHEN PEOPLE DISAPPEAR, THEIR IMPACT ON WILDLIFE CAN REMAIN Researchers studied GPS data from 229 mammals across 14 US national parks, comparing animal movements in 2019 with those recorded during temporary park closures in 2020. The findings showed that animals continued to avoid areas associated with human activity, even when visitors were absent. Different species also responded differently to changes in human presence. The research highlights an important point: protecting wildlife isn’t just about preserving natural habitats. How humans use those spaces matters, too.

🚨 Footage of the day: a team turns their bodies into a living geometric structure.

VIDEO: Dashcam footage circulating on X shows a father being detained by police on a roadway after he allegedly sped to a hospital with sick children and did not stop when officers tried to pull him over. The date, location and outcome of the incident have not been independently confirmed.

NEW YORK: The NYPD says it has seized counterfeit goods with an estimated retail value of more than $250 million on and around Canal Street so far this year. The figure reflects what the items would be worth if genuine. Their actual street value is far lower. Counterfeit vending on Canal Street has persisted despite repeated enforcement sweeps.

NEW: Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has released a hyper-detailed, color-enhanced image of the full Moon, built from roughly 50,000 photos taken through a 14-inch telescope. The enhanced colors highlight differences in the Moon's surface minerals. Elon Musk shared the image, writing: "Soon Moon."

🚀 NASA’S SWIFT SPACE OBSERVATORY HAS ENDED OPERATIONS AFTER MORE THAN 22 YEARS. The spacecraft spent decades studying gamma-ray bursts — powerful cosmic explosions that can release enormous amounts of energy in a matter of seconds. Its observations also helped scientists investigate black holes, distant galaxies and other extreme objects across the universe. NASA ended the mission after increased atmospheric drag caused the observatory’s orbit to sink, leaving it unable to maintain its altitude. The spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the coming weeks, bringing a remarkable scientific mission to a close. Source: NASA

🌙 A COMPANY WANTS TO SELL SUNLIGHT — EVEN AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN. US startup Reflect Orbital is developing satellite technology designed to reflect sunlight back onto Earth at night using giant mirrors in orbit. The company says the technology could eventually help power solar farms after dark and illuminate areas during emergencies. But the idea has raised concerns among astronomers and environmentalists, who warn that artificial nighttime lighting could disrupt wildlife, affect human sleep and interfere with observations of the night sky. The first demonstration satellite is planned for 2027. The technology has yet to prove it can deliver on its promises. Source: The Guardian

🇬🇧 UK AND EU SEEK COMMON GROUND ON RULES THAT COULD AFFECT BRITISH MANUFACTURERS The UK and European Union are working to resolve disagreements over proposed EU rules that would favour European-made products in public procurement, subsidies and other support schemes. The proposals cover key industries, including electric vehicles, batteries and other clean technologies. British Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said discussions were progressing, as concerns remain over the potential impact on UK manufacturers and investment. The outcome could have significant implications for Britain’s automotive industry and its access to European industrial support schemes. Source: Reuters report⁠

🚨 REAL ESTATE AGENT FIRED AFTER MISTAKENLY TEXTING BLACK COUPLE: “UGH, THEY ARE BLACK” Real estate agent Helen Tzelios has reportedly lost her position at Douglas Elliman after allegedly sending a text reading, “Ugh, they are black,” to a Black couple seeking to rent a property in Flushing, Queens. The incident allegedly occurred on June 20, 2026, when Lisa Renee Olaso and her fiancé, Cyril Julien Christopher, arrived to view the property. According to a lawsuit, Tzelios intended to send the message to the homeowner but accidentally sent it to Olaso. The couple abandoned plans to view the property and subsequently filed a lawsuit against Tzelios, the property owners and Douglas Elliman, alleging violations of federal and New York fair housing laws. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages. The couple’s attorney has also raised questions about whether the property owners were aware of the alleged remarks. On October 22, Douglas Elliman confirmed that it had severed ties with Tzelios, citing its zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination. New York state officials have also confirmed that Tzelios is no longer affiliated with a sponsoring brokerage and cannot currently practise real estate without such an affiliation. Tzelios has not publicly responded to requests for comment. The allegations have yet to be established in court. The couple have since found a home in Commack, Long Island. #News #NewYork #RealEstate

Guy steals 50 iPhones from Apple Store in California Masked man walks into the Apple Store in Emeryville, grabs about 50 phones off the tables, stuffs them in his clothes, and walks out. A police car is parked right outside… but it’s empty. Nobody stops him. The phones are display models. They lock and track as soon as they leave the store. Pretty much useless. Suspect got arrested a few days later.