Mamdani’s Speech About Being Muslim Resonates Beyond New York City

A video of a recent address by Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral candidate, has gained significant attention online.

To date, it has been viewed more than 25 million times, highlighting widespread public interest in his message and campaign.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/nyregion/mamdanis-speech-about-being-muslim-resonates-beyond-new-york-city.html

Epic Games Store is offering an exclusive Fortnite skin for Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders

Fortnite fans are no strangers to crossover events, collaborations, and content from other popular IPs—especially when it comes to skins. Now, Epic Games and Capcom are teaming up for a particularly exciting offer linked to the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem.

As part of this collaboration, players who pre-order Resident Evil Requiem on the Epic Games Store will receive an exclusive Fortnite skin of Grace Ashcroft, the main character from the game. This special skin will be available on players’ Epic Accounts when it launches in March 2026, following the game’s release in February 2026.

Epic Games and Capcom made the announcement on social media earlier this week, sparking excitement among fans of both franchises. This promotion provides a unique incentive for players to secure Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its launch.

Epic Games Store has a history of running promotional offers and crossover events. For example, in the lead-up to the release of Alan Wake 2, players who purchased the game on the Epic Games Store were able to claim a Fortnite skin of Alan Wake himself.

With this latest collaboration, Epic Games continues to strengthen its tradition of blending gaming worlds and rewarding its community with exclusive digital content. Be sure to pre-order Resident Evil Requiem on Epic Games Store to get your hands on the Grace Ashcroft Fortnite skin when it arrives next year.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146598/epic-games-store-resident-evil-requiem-fortnite-exclusive

Storied SF bar losing thousands of dollars a month is closing — for now

It was a real bar-bar, just like the ones we knew from the ’70s and ’80s.

The atmosphere brought back memories of those earlier decades, capturing the authentic vibe and charm that defined that era. Whether it was the decor, the music, or the crowd, everything felt genuinely nostalgic and true to the times.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/storied-downtown-sf-bar-may-close-21129640.php

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Watch Us React to the Final Trailer for Stranger Things Season 5!

Get ready, fans! The much-anticipated final trailer for Stranger Things Season 5 has just dropped, and we’re here to share our reactions with you.

Join us as we break down every exciting moment, unexpected twist, and thrilling hint that this trailer reveals. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, our reaction video captures all the excitement and speculation surrounding the upcoming season.

Don’t miss out—watch our full reaction now and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146596/shacknews-pgtc-stranger-things-trailer-reaction

25 Funny Feline Photos fur your Daily Dose of CBT – Cattitude Based Therapy

As the week progresses, things can start to feel downright frustrating. With all that pent-up energy swirling around your soul, it becomes incredibly challenging to keep your mind focused and sharp on the work you still need to complete.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to a unique collection of funny feline photos designed to deliver your much-needed daily dose of CBT — Cattitude Based Therapy.

This new form of feline therapy harnesses the feisty feline energy that fuels Cattitude, providing you with a concentrated burst of dramatic attitude. It’s the perfect way to ward off anyone who might displease, anger, or distract you at work.

But beware: this is some powerful stuff. Staring at these photos for too long can cause feline fatigue. To keep things balanced, we recommend following up with a collection of cute cat children photos to lighten the mood and restore your energy.
https://cheezburger.com/42977541/25-funny-feline-photos-fur-your-daily-dose-of-cbt-cattitude-based-therapy

Stranger Things 5 trailer: Cast teases “next-level action’ and a “chaotic start” in the final season

The lights are flickering once again in Hawkins. Shadows crawl, memories linger, and the air crackles with the kind of electricity only Netflix’s most beloved world can summon. Netflix invites us back to the Upside Down as the trailer for *Stranger Things* Season 5 drops.

### Stranger Things 5 Trailer: Cast Teases “Next-Level Action” and a “Chaotic Start” in the Final Season

Counting down to the final chapter, the cast, creators, and executive producers of *Stranger Things* set the stage for what’s to come and where we find our characters at the start of the season, as told to Tudum.

Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) shares,
> “Eleven is in training mode. She’s in a warrior state, which is the first time you see Eleven like that at the beginning of a season. As for her mindset, all she is thinking about is protecting her friends. Her friends are her chosen family, so she will do whatever it takes to protect them and we’re going to see that.”

Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) adds,
> “Dustin is kind of in a bit of a funk. I think everybody probably is considering the state that Hawkins is in, and it’s getting a little bit harder for the gang to keep all the pieces together. We’re all dealing with the day-to-day issues of what it is to try to keep everybody safe and figure out where Vecna is, while having a lot of unpacked baggage from the events in the previous season.”

Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) shares,
> “It’s always been in the beginning of a season that everything is all good, but this is the first season we come into it and the stakes are the same as where we left off. We haven’t defeated Vecna and the problem is still there. We’re still trying to figure it out and we may not be able to figure it out, so you feel that burden on Lucas as well as everyone else on the show. Everyone is on edge and we’re all just trying to keep hope alive.”

Noah Schnapp (Will) asserts,
> “Will is back in Hawkins this season. He was out of Hawkins for the last season, so now we’re seeing the effects of him being back in that realm. We kind of hit the ground running right away this season, which is really exciting and not how we’ve started any other season. Everyone is all in one place and we all have the same objective.”

Sadie Sink (Max) explains,
> “We [ended] Season 4 in a tough place for Max. Her final moments were her in a hospital bed. Eleven was searching for her in the void and couldn’t find her, so Max is definitely not the way she once was. There’s still a small glimmer of hope, though, and her friends are hanging on to that.”

Finn Wolfhard (Mike) says,
> “Mike is back in leadership mode, and he’s kind of taken it more upon himself to help plan out these missions, and he and the whole gang are devoted to finding Vecna and ending this.”

Ross Duffer (Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director) shares,
> “I think what’s unique about this season is that it starts a little bit in chaos because our heroes ultimately lost at the end of Season 4. We usually set up their normal life and how they’re going about school, and then we introduce the supernatural element. But in this case, this season is sprinting from the start.”

Matt Duffer (Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director) adds,
> “They’re not experiencing normal life. Nothing in Hawkins is normal anymore. Their movement is restricted, and there are Big Brother cameras everywhere. So not only are they active, their everyday, normal lives are anything but.”

Shawn Levy (Executive Producer & Director) concludes,
> “The action is next level, the visual effects are next level, but I’m also happy to say that the emotional center remains the same. And part of the magic of this show is that even as we evolve, even as the storytelling becomes more epic, it’s always anchored in these characters that we love.”

**Also Read:** [“Stranger Things fans will be truly satisfied with the ending”: Cast and makers speak about Netflix show ahead of final season premiere]

Stay tuned for more updates on *Stranger Things* Season 5 and all your favorite Bollywood news.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/stranger-things-5-trailer-cast-teases-next-level-action-chaotic-start-final-season/

Shilpa Shetty’s mother Sunanda Shetty hospitalized; actress visits Lilavati Hospital

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was spotted at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Thursday after her mother, Sunanda Shetty, was admitted owing to age-related health complications.

Shilpa appeared visibly concerned as she entered the hospital to be with her mother, prompting an outpouring of support and prayers from fans and well-wishers across social media.

Sunanda Shetty’s hospitalisation comes shortly after Shilpa withdrew her plea seeking permission to travel abroad due to an ongoing legal case. The Bombay High Court had earlier refused to stay a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against Shilpa and her husband, Raj Kundra, in connection with an alleged Rs 60-crore cheating case, making travel outside India conditional on payment of the disputed amount.

Just days before the health scare, Shilpa posted cheerful Diwali celebration pictures with her sister Shamita Shetty and Raj Kundra, showcasing a united and festive family in traditional attire.

On the professional front, Shilpa was last seen as a judge on Super Dancer Chapter 5, while Raj Kundra recently appeared as a contestant on the reality show The Traitors.

The family’s public appearances remain in the spotlight as supporters await further updates on Sunanda Shetty’s condition. No official statement has been released by Shilpa Shetty or her family regarding Sunanda Shetty’s health status yet, but public messages continue to pour in for her speedy recovery.

Also Read: [Diwali 2025: From Shraddha Kapoor to Shilpa Shetty to Ananya Panday, Bollywood stars celebrate the festival of lights with grandeur; watch BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES]
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shilpa-shettys-mother-sunanda-shetty-hospitalized-actress-visits-lilavati-hospital/

Bitchat hits #2 on app charts in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa strikes

Jamaicans have rushed to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app, Bitchat, as the fatal Hurricane Melissa continues to rip through the Caribbean. Bitchat, which uses Bluetooth mesh networks for internet-free, encrypted communication, is now the second-most downloaded app on the Apple App Store and Google Play in Jamaica. The app offers a lifeline for 2.8 million people as internet coverage continues to falter in the region.

Bitchat only trails the weather forecast platform Zoom Earth, indicating that two of their most basic needs right now are to know what the weather is and to communicate with one another.

CNN reported on Wednesday that Hurricane Melissa has killed over 30 people in the Caribbean, including at least 23 in Haiti, while countless homes and businesses have been destroyed.

Until recently, adoption of decentralized, encrypted messaging apps was driven primarily by users leaving centralized communication platforms that may censor content or impose other restrictions. However, Bitchat has since become a critical solution for people in countries where internet access has been disrupted, whether due to government interference or natural disasters.

In September, Bitchat downloads rose significantly in Nepal amid government corruption and a social media ban that blocked Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube, triggering widespread protests. Downloads also rose in Indonesia a week earlier amid protests. A similar incident occurred in Madagascar later that month, amid protests over ongoing water and power cuts.

The European Union has also been mulling the controversial “Chat Control” law, which would eliminate encrypted messaging, forcing apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Signal to allow regulators to screen messages before they are encrypted and sent.

The proposal, which aims to spot child abuse material, was moving closer toward passing in October before Germany expressed opposition, arguing that scanning private messages is unconstitutional. The vote has now been postponed, with another vote set for early December.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitchat-second-ranked-app-jamaica-as-hurricane-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors player stats and box score (Oct 29) | 2025-26 NBA season

The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors faced off on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The game brought together two competitive teams, showcasing intense action on the court. Fans from both sides filled the arena, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the event.

Stay tuned for the latest updates and highlights from this exciting matchup.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-houston-rockets-vs-toronto-raptors-player-stats-box-score-oct-29-2025-26-nba-season

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