EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation’s first in 12 years

Meteorologists say a deadly tornado in North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to a top-of-the-scale EF5, and was the first on American soil in 12 years.
Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Oktoberfest event canceled due to government shutdown

Event was scheduled for October 16-19
Patricia Arquette stars in Hulu’s true crime series ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’

Hulu released the first trailer for its new true-crime drama series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, which premieres with three episodes on Hulu beginning October 15th; with the final five episodes rolling out weekly on Wednesdays before concluding
‘Practical Magic’ sequel film wraps production, to be released Sept. 18, 2026

“Practical Magic 2,” a follow-up to the 1998 fantasy-comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, has wrapped production. The film is set to debut on Sept. 18, 2026, with Bullock and Kidman also serving as producers on
Rush to pay tribute to late drummer Neil Peart on ‘Fifty Something’ 2026 tour

Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will commemorate “fifty something” years of music and are returning to the stage for a special 2026 headline tour – to pay tribute to the band’s late drummer and song
Bruce Springsteen to expand ‘Nebraska’ with 5-disc reissue

Bruce Springsteen’s classic 1982 album Nebraska will be expanded to five discs, including the full-band electric version of the LP that was scrapped in favor of the released solo acoustic record. The Boss announced the upcoming release
Helicopter crash critically injures 3, shuts down highway in California

A group of around 15 bystanders rushed in to help first responders lift the helicopter off the trapped person, officials said.
Thousands of mourners expected to attend Mormon church president’s funeral

A funeral service is set in Salt Lake City for Russell M. Nelson
Lawrence Leads Jaguars Past Chiefs in Monday Night Thriller

Jaguars top the Chiefs 31-28, marking Jacksonville’s first win over Kansas City since 2009