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Binance has announced the completion of a new zero-knowledge proof-of-reserves snapshot. The exchange stated that users with holdings in Bitcoin, Ether, Tether, BNB, Solana, USD Coin, XRP, USD1, RLUSD and Zcash can independently confirm that their balances are backed at a one-to-one ratio. Binance also said it has replenished roughly 95 percent of the assets affected by the hack using its own funds. The remaining five percent consists of less-liquid tokens that the company is still working to acquire. The platform plans another reserves snapshot and expects to begin gradually restoring withdrawals for more networks and assets. Co-CEO Richard Teng said there was still work to do and that Binance would continue to communicate its progress.

Binance co-founder and co-CEO Yi He said generating the full zero-knowledge proof is expected to take approximately 40 to 50 hours after the snapshot is completed. Onchain investigators have said North Korean hackers exploited Binance’s internal systems and wallet-signing mechanisms to move more than six billion dollars across multiple blockchains. SomaXBT reported that North Korean hackers laundered roughly 242 million dollars of the stolen funds on Tron. DeFiLlama data shows that Binance’s 24-hour net outflows fell to about 3.29 billion dollars, more than 50 percent below an earlier peak of around seven billion dollars. The tracker estimates that the exchange holds approximately 127.78 billion dollars in assets across linked onchain wallets.

Binance Completes Latest Proof of Reserves as It Works to Restore Assets, Withdrawals After Record Hack

Democrat Chris Pappas has won New Hampshire’s Senate race, defeating former senator John Sununu in a close contest. The four-term congressman will succeed retiring Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen. At 46, Pappas will be the first out gay man to serve in the U.S. Senate.

Pappas ran as a centrist and focused on opposing the Trump administration, citing its low approval ratings in New Hampshire. He portrayed Sununu as a faux moderate who would ultimately support the president’s agenda. Sununu, who lost his Senate seat in 2008, presented himself as independent-minded despite Trump’s endorsement. He criticized the war in Iran and accused the administration of not doing enough to support Ukraine. In a recent campaign ad, Sununu said he had “never met” the president.

Democrat Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race to Become First Out Gay Senator

The Irish show “Tall Tales and Murder” moves quickly, featuring gangsters, a nursing home, hidden treasure, and evolving storylines. It is based on the first book in Caimh McDonnell’s Dublin Trilogy and adapted for TV by Stuart Carolan, known for creating “Love/Hate,” alongside co-creator Chris Addison. The narrative centers on Bridget, a caregiver portrayed by Ella Lily Hyland, and Paul, a local troublemaker played by Casey Walsh. Their lives change when a patient in a coma awakens and rekindles a criminal conflict over Celtic gold.

The critic notes that Hyland and Walsh display compelling chemistry, and commends Sheila Flitton for her portrayal of Rose, a woman with dementia who thinks she is seven years old. The narrative concerning Paul's history of abuse is highlighted as being sensitively managed. However, the review points out that the six-part series becomes progressively overdone, burdened by an excessive number of characters and subplots. Some care home residents gradually disappear from the storyline, and a key early arc involving the deaths of two figures remains unfinished. “Tall Tales and Murder” was broadcast on BBC One and can be viewed on iPlayer.

Tall Tales and Murder Review – This Irish Version of the Wire Makes for Mile-A-Minute TV

Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League at Camp Nou. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the seventh minute, cutting in from the left and finishing with a left-footed shot. Raphinha scored twice, making it 2-0 in the 52nd minute with a deflected shot and adding the third after a low cross from João Cancelo. His first goal was his 18th in 13 appearances for Barcelona this season.

Pedri was central to Barcelona’s control of the match. He set up Raphinha’s first goal with a driving run through the middle and a forward pass, then left the pitch to an ovation. Aston Villa had chances, including a Johan Manzambi shot that went wide. Their closest moment came when the ball clipped the post off a Barcelona player’s head in the crowd at a corner. Villa remain well placed in the Champions League’s first-phase table, and manager Unai Emery will want another opportunity to face opponents of Barcelona’s level.

Raphinha Underlines Barcelona’s Class to Give Aston Villa a Reality Check

A private family collection documenting Rabindranath Tagore’s later years is being shown to the public for the first time at an exhibition hosted by Christie’s in Mumbai. The archive draws on Tagore’s visits to the home of his protégé, Maitreyi Devi, in Mungpoo, Darjeeling, between 1938 and 1940. The exhibition, “Rabindranath Tagore and Mungpoo,” runs from November 10 to December 18 at Christie’s space in south Mumbai. Tagore died in 1941.

The archive contains artworks, manuscripts, letters, photographs and personal items. A manuscript from 1940 appears to be a draft of Tagore’s memoir, “Chelebela,” or “My Boyhood Days.” Exhibition curator Nishad Avari said its reflections on education echo the ideas Tagore put into practice at Santiniketan, his experimental school. It is the only one of the exhibition’s 10 complete manuscripts dictated to Devi, Avari said. The collection also includes letters between Tagore and Devi’s father, and later between Tagore and Devi, as well as a portrait of Devi. Avari hopes public access to the materials will give historians, scholars and admirers additional perspectives on Tagore.

The Private Creative World of Rabindranath Tagore, the Man Yeats Called ‘Greater than Any of Us’

An upcoming display at Charleston in Lewes explores the topic of mental health among members of the Bloomsbury group, questioning the long-standing image of Virginia Woolf as a solitary, tormented artistic figure. According to curator Hazel McMichael, the exhibition investigates the influence of psychiatry and psychoanalysis on the group’s everyday existence and creative output. It also seeks to reclaim the term “mad” as something to be proud of and tied to political identity, while recognizing the sad outcome of Woolf’s death by her own hand in 1941. The show contrasts Woolf's largely private treatment within her home with that of artist Helen Coombe, whose work came to an end following her confinement in a mental institution, where she remained for the final 26 years of her life.

The exhibition also highlights individuals whose narratives are rarely heard, such as Mary Elizabeth Wilson, a domestic worker whose profound psychological suffering was described by Vanessa Bell. Another figure is Laura Stephen, the half-sister of Virginia Woolf, who entered an asylum at age 22. Modern pieces from the Mad Heritage Collective and artist Louisa Fairclough offer viewpoints informed by personal experience with mental health challenges and psychotic episodes. The display explores links to eugenics, including John Maynard Keynes’s position as vice-president of the Eugenics Society and Woolf’s reflections on those with intellectual disabilities. “Mad Bloomsbury” runs at Charleston from November 4 to April 11.

‘the Output of a Lunatic Asylum’: What the Bloomsbury Group Can Tell Us About Mental Health

Brazil has released what its government describes as the first global strategy for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The documents outline possible actions nations might consider, such as reducing subsidies for fossil fuel extraction or consumption and promoting renewable energy sources. These guidelines are not mandatory and do not include specific timeframes or targets. Rather, they invite countries to evaluate their reliance on fossil fuels and determine how best to decrease it. Joeri Rogelj, a professor of climate science and policy at Imperial College London, noted that while the proposals represent progress, they lack clear schedules and measurable indicators for the speed of transition.

Brazil also released a plan outlining efforts to stop and reverse deforestation. The plan estimates that approximately 300 billion dollars per year could be required for forests by 2030, increasing to 500 billion dollars yearly by 2050. At present, funding stands at around 85 billion dollars annually. These plans came after a disagreement at last year’s UN climate conference in Brazil regarding whether the final outcomes should include pledges on fossil fuels. André Corrêa do Lago, head of the Cop30 summit, stated the documents aim to help future climate meetings move from negotiating deals to carrying out already agreed-upon goals. He added that departments such as finance, transportation, energy, and infrastructure need to focus on implementing these strategies.

Brazil Publishes First Global ‘Roadmap’ for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels

Federico García Lorca is becoming more widely seen as a symbol of gay identity in Spain, many years after conversations about his sexual orientation were mostly avoided. Patricia Langa is preparing a cabaret and drag performance paying homage to the poet and dramatist for London’s Festival of Queer Spanish Culture this November. The production blends flamenco, lip-syncing and verse, envisioning a funeral for Lorca, who was killed by Franco’s nationalist regime. His body has never been found. Lorca was never openly gay, and speculation that his sexuality contributed to his murder remains unconfirmed. For years, his family and literary circles discouraged talk about his queerness, according to biographer Ian Gibson. Gibson says his 1985 biography put Lorca’s homosexuality at the center, ending his relationship with the family.

Interest has increased alongside the success of La Bola Negra, a film inspired by Lorca’s life and work. The film focuses on his relationship with Rafael Rodríguez Rapún and his unfinished play La Bola Negra, which features an explicitly gay protagonist. A bookseller in Madrid says the film has led to increased demand for work about Lorca. Gibson says his exploration of Lorca was influenced by his experience with his gay brother, who died in a psychiatric clinic. Lorca has also become part of Spain’s current political debate: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez referenced the poet during a campaign speech in Granada on October 24. The article also reports a rise in far-right homophobic attitudes and fears of a regression in LGBTQ+ rights.

‘His Voice Was Too Queer – So They Silenced Him’: How Spain’s National Poet Lorca Finally Became a Gay Icon

Prediction markets are facing a major test in the upcoming U.S. midterms, after several high-profile election forecasts proved wrong. In Brazil’s presidential runoff, final polls showed Flávio Bolsonaro marginally ahead by about 51% to 49%, within the margin of error. Polymarket gave Bolsonaro about an 80% chance of winning. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won instead, with 51.8% of the vote to Bolsonaro’s 48.2%. Markets also misjudged elections in Serbia, Wisconsin, Los Angeles, Illinois and New York City.

Researchers at Vanderbilt University examined 2,500 political markets during the final five weeks of the U.S. presidential race, covering more than $2.3 billion in transactions. They found that markets often failed to aggregate information consistently; accuracy was 67% on Polymarket and 78% on Kalshi. Experts say prices can be driven by recreational bettors, while a small group of skilled traders tries to correct mispriced odds. But when a surge of casual money overwhelms those traders, prices can stay distorted. The article says the midterms will be the markets’ biggest test to date.

Are Prediction Markets Accurate on Elections? The US Midterms Are a Big Test

Spending in the U.S. midterm elections is on track to set a record, while an increasing share comes from donors whose identities are not disclosed. Ad tracker AdImpact predicts $11.6 billion in advertising this cycle. OpenSecrets estimates total spending could reach $11.9 billion. By mid-October, the 40 biggest donors had given $2.4 billion, seven times the inflation-adjusted amount given by the top 40 in 2014, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. This year, those donors gave Republicans three times as much as Democrats. In 2014, they gave Democrats twice as much as Republicans. Super PAC spending reached $2 billion by the end of September, 51 percent above the inflation-adjusted level for the previous midterm cycle.

The New York Times counted at least $1 billion in spending by dark-money groups through the end of August. The Brennan Center estimated such groups account for 29 percent of the top 40 donors’ contributions, with $699 million largely untraceable. Spending has also shifted toward technology, cryptocurrency and other newer industries, while labor no longer ranks among the top 40 midterm donors. The effect of the spending on election results remains unclear. Polling showed little movement in several competitive Senate races after a Republican advertising blitz, and Democrats were forecast to regain the House, with the Senate also potentially in play, despite being outspent. Brennan Center researcher Ian Vandewalker said the growing reliance on wealthy donors raises concerns about how much influence one person can have in a democracy.

WHO Funded the Midterms? Inside US Elections’ Historic Bipartisan Spending

Andy Burnham denied suggesting the reintroduction of free movement between the UK and the EU. During an ITV interview, he urged a “frank conversation” about how migration patterns have shifted since Brexit, noting that short-term European migration had been replaced by longer-term settlement in greater numbers, including among people from elsewhere. He said future decisions about the relationship should be guided by the will of the British public. For this parliament, he affirmed his commitment to Labour’s manifesto, which rules out a return to the customs union, single market or free movement.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she would abide by the manifesto pledge not to revisit the issue of free movement during this parliamentary term. She also said there had been a loss of control over migration after Brexit, and that losing access to EU-wide databases had significantly affected the UK’s ability to manage migration. The prime minister said an EU summit in November would cement deals on food and drink, emissions trading and youth mobility. Discussions would then turn to securing a long-term, stable deal, with all options on the table. A draft text has been circulated among the EU’s 27 member states, suggesting a final deal is close.

Burnham Denies Proposing Return to Free Movement in Talks with EU

Shoreham and the Darent Valley in Kent are promoted as a peaceful getaway, under an hour by train from London. During the 1820s, artist Samuel Palmer resided in Shoreham and referred to the region as his “Valley of Vision.” The village lies next to the River Darent, with the marked Darent Valley Path tracing the course of the chalk stream. Closeby, Otford and Eynsford can be reached either by train or car, offering historical attractions such as the remains of a sixteenth-century palace in Otford and Lullingstone Roman villa near Eynsford.

The article suggests a four-mile stroll from Shoreham to Eynsford, plus a stop at the volunteer-run Shoreham Aircraft Museum, which remembers intense air battles in the valley during the Second World War. Castle Farm, a lavender producer close to Shoreham, offers goods made from its crop and hosts summer picnics amid the fields. For dining, the piece recommends Shoreham pubs The Crown and The Samuel Palmer, along with other nearby choices. White Hill Woods, just five minutes from Shoreham station, provides a family log cabin starting at one hundred and fifty pounds per night and a shepherd’s hut for one hundred pounds, both requiring a minimum stay of two nights. Trains departing from London Blackfriars operate every half-hour and require approximately sixty minutes for the journey.

A Perfect Weekend in the Darent Valley, Kent: A ‘Demi-Paradise’ of Art, Lavender Fields and Great Pubs

A senior prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service referenced a made-up legal case while arguing over whether to prosecute an 11-year-old boy for the alleged rape of his seven-year-old sister. Court records show Ravinder Dhillon cited a case that did not exist in support of proceeding with the prosecution. The Guardian understands the reference came from an AI-generated summary in an internet search. Dhillon later said she had intended to refer to a different, real case. Two senior High Court judges called her explanation unsatisfactory. The court said the false citation did not affect the outcome of the boy’s challenge to the decision to prosecute; his trial is listed to go ahead in youth court later this week.

An expert in AI and law called the citation a “serious failure.” The CPS said its AI policy limits the technology’s use so it is not used to make legal decisions, and requires human checks for accuracy. The CPS said the error arose during internet legal research and that an internal review was carried out to establish how it happened. It shared lessons, including that case law must be cited from trusted legal sources. This is the second known case involving the CPS and nonexistent legal authorities likely caused by AI. It brings to 101 the number of entries in a UK tracker of confirmed, suspected and disputed AI-related errors and related false citations. Matthew Lee, the barrister who maintains the tracker, said the cases could be the “tip of the iceberg,” as many lower-court decisions are never published.

‘a Serious Failure’: CPS Prosecutor Cites Imaginary Case to High Court After AI Search

A child in Lewis County, located in rural northern New York, has passed away following a measles infection. State authorities announced the death on Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul said it was New York’s first fatality linked to measles in 30 years. She connected the death to the federal administration's position on vaccination, saying Washington was undermining progress in disease prevention.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed three deaths linked to measles in the United States this year. Health authorities in Pennsylvania have reported six such fatalities. By late October, the CDC had tallied 4,588 measles cases across the country in 2026, more than twice the number from 2025. On that same day, Pennsylvania reported 1,338 cases. In early October, Hochul issued a disaster emergency declaration because of measles cases in nearby states and rural regions of New York. The directive broadened the group of people authorized to administer measles vaccines to include paramedics and midwives, and permitted nurses, as well as physicians, to order testing.

New York Child Dies from Measles in State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years

Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis reported that a hacker employed what it described as “offensive agentic techniques” to infiltrate its systems and internal tools, gaining access to certain customer data. The compromised details comprised identifiers such as user IDs, complete names, email addresses, and labels indicating roles within organizations. Chainalysis confirmed there was no indication that the breach revealed investigation content, transaction or query outcomes, unencrypted passwords, multi-factor authentication keys, or active user session tokens. The firm has not disclosed the number of impacted customers or specific vulnerabilities that were used. It also clarified that this incident is separate from the recent security breach at Binance.

Chainalysis remains monitoring the Binance heist, which it estimates at 6.4 billion dollars. The company noted that thousands of transactions occurring over a brief span indicate the hackers are employing automation to hide the flow of money. It also found that they used decentralized finance lending platforms on the Tron blockchain to trade TRX for stablecoins and then transferred receipt tokens that stablecoin providers cannot block. According to Chainalysis, the attackers later converted those tokens back into stablecoins and moved the assets off Tron, exchanging them for ether. The firm added that stablecoin firms, such as Circle and Tether, had locked approximately 2.8 billion dollars in stablecoins.

Chainalysis Says Hacker Using 'Offensive Agentic Techniques' Accessed Its Customers' Names and Emails

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy acquired 811 bitcoin for approximately 65.5 million dollars between October 26 and November 1. The firm paid an average of 80,846 dollars per bitcoin. Its total holdings now stand at 849,327 bitcoin, valued at 65.9 billion dollars. The holdings were acquired for a total cost of roughly 64.1 billion dollars, at an average price of 75,451 dollars per bitcoin. The latest purchases were funded through sales of the company’s Class A common stock. During the period, Strategy sold 1,178,552 shares for around 164 million dollars.

The filing follows Strategy’s report of 19.5 billion dollars in third-quarter net income, up from 2.79 billion dollars in the same quarter last year. The company recorded a 20.9 billion dollar gain as the value of its bitcoin holdings rose. Strategy also repurchased nearly 2.1 million preferred shares for around 208.2 million dollars and used 43.4 million dollars from its USD Reserve to pay preferred-stock dividends. Chief Financial Officer Andrew Kang will step down on November 5, and current Chief Operating Officer Reza Virasteh is set to take on the role in January.

'We Found Room for Even More Orange': Michael Saylor's Strategy Scoops up Another 811 Bitcoin for $65.5 Million

According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy purchased 811 bitcoin for approximately 65.5 million dollars between October 26 and November 1. The firm paid an average of 80,846 dollars per bitcoin. Its total holdings now stand at 849,327 bitcoin, acquired for roughly 64.1 billion dollars at an average price of 75,451 dollars per coin. Strategy reported that the holdings are worth 65.9 billion dollars.

The latest acquisitions used proceeds from the sale of approximately 164 million dollars in Class A common stock. The disclosure follows Strategy’s report of 19.5 billion dollars in third-quarter net income, compared with 2.79 billion dollars in the same quarter last year. A 20.9-billion-dollar gain from the rising value of its bitcoin holdings contributed to the result. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said the company was at the beginning of the next bitcoin bull market.

'We Found Room for Even More Orange': Michael Saylor's Strategy Scoops up Another 811 Bitcoin for $65.5 Million

Ashanti is re-recording her first album so she can own the master recordings. She explains that the new version will have a clearer sound while maintaining the original’s classic vibe. The album will be 25 years old next year, and she expresses gratitude that tracks like “Foolish” continue to unite audiences, with fans singing along at large concert venues. She hopes her journey inspires other artists to take control of their music sooner, although she notes that musicians are also legally allowed to re-record their masters after 20 years.

Ashanti mentions that she loves acting, but finds more creative freedom in music, especially when composing her own tracks. She remembers an incident where a bodysuit came apart during a show; the group continued playing while she went behind the scenes to mend it. Her child will join her on her Australian tour, starting in Perth on November 9. She explained that she gave a lot of thought to taking him along, but knew she couldn’t be separated from him for so long, and praised her nanny for assisting her in balancing work and travel.

Ashanti: ‘I’Ve Had a Bodysuit Snap Off on Stage. That Was Not My Coolest Moment’

Strive acquired 124 bitcoin from October 24 to October 30, increasing its total holdings to 43,124, as stated in a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm is now ranked fourth among publicly traded companies in terms of bitcoin ownership. Strategy leads the list with 849,327 bitcoin, followed by Metaplanet with 44,000 and Twenty One with 43,514. Strive’s CEO, Matt Cole, has indicated that the company plans to be the second-largest public holder of bitcoin by the end of 2026. To surpass Metaplanet, it would only need to purchase less than 100 bitcoin per week for the remainder of the year, provided Metaplanet does not make any additional acquisitions.

Cole mentioned that Strive primarily financed recent acquisitions using available cash and initiated the sale of SATS preferred shares via a new at-the-market offering. The initiative began on October 26, enabling the company to issue up to one billion dollars in preferred stock to support additional bitcoin buys and operational costs. As of October 30, Strive held 490.4 million dollars in cash and equivalents, a decrease of 14 million dollars compared to the prior week. Additionally, the firm owned 505,000 STRC preferred shares from Strategy, valued at approximately 50.1 million dollars as of the same date. Outstanding SATA preferred shares stayed just above 14 million.

Strive Inches Closer to Becoming Second-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder After Latest $10 Million Buy

In Future Words, a forthcoming book by trend forecasters Rohit Bhargava and Henry Coutinho-Mason, Guardian columnist Emma Beddington explores new language for anxious modern life. Out next week, the book offers terms such as “flawnting,” publicly performing imperfection to signal authenticity, and “lifehoarding,” optimizing for longevity so intensely that life itself goes unlived. “Puregatory” describes trying to live ethically when even responsible choices feel compromised. Beddington says the words conjure a world shaped by devices, data, algorithms and AI, alongside efforts to fight for authentic human connection and experiences. The authors say they couldn’t have written the book without AI, a role Beddington found dispiriting.

Beddington also wants words for being algorithmically hounded into buying a disappointing product, and for a short break that turns into hours of watching online content one knows will rot the brain. She wonders whether there should be a term for gambling on AI going rogue and killing humanity by giving up saving and spending instead. Business Insider reported that Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and described as an AI safety leader, has stopped saving for retirement for that reason. Beddington calls the report sobering and asks whether people will still be around to see if these new words enter everyday speech.

From Puregatory to Lifehoarding – How Best to Describe Our Strange, Anxious Times? | Emma Beddington