THE LEAD · Space & science
2026 ED138: A Dwarf Planet Candidate Beyond Pluto
Rubin Observatory announced 2026 ED138 on October 27. The distant object may be a dwarf planet, but its size and classification still need confirmation.
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Trending U.S. Stories
Explore technology, travel and sports stories selected from U.S. search trends when this edition was researched. Read the sources and context.
Top 10 U.S. Trending Searches on October 27: Kane, the World Series and More
A dated Google Trends snapshot puts sports, television tributes, Microsoft buyouts and the AT&T settlement in focus. Here is the verified news behind ten queries.
Holiday flights feel expensive. The official numbers explain why.
Airline fares rose faster than overall consumer prices in the latest federal inflation report.
iPhone Duo display questions rise as Apple publishes support guides
Search interest is real. A search spike alone cannot establish how many devices have a fault.
Worlds 2026 moves to Texas for the Swiss stage
The League of Legends championship enters its next phase on October 23. Here is the official timetable.
Morgan Scalley’s unbeaten start brings a new spotlight to Utah
A coaching-award watch list and an upcoming Houston matchup put the first-year head coach in focus.
50 arrests in a contractor sting put Hillsborough in the spotlight
The sheriff’s office says a four-month operation targeted unlicensed work. Arrests are not convictions.