Today is International Day of the Nacho.

12 years ago today, Meghan Trainor released ‘Lips Are Movin'’ as a single.

2 years ago today, aespa released ‘Whiplash.’

Chiricahua National Park has become the newest national park. It’s the US’s 64th national park and Arizona’s 4th.

40 years ago today, Janet Jackson released ‘Control’ as a single.

10 years ago today, Lady Gaga released ‘Joanne.’

Today is National Apple Day.

Happy 38th birthday to the talented Glen Powell.

4 years ago today, Taylor Swift released ‘Anti-Hero.’

Happy 31st birthday to the talented Doja Cat. The Grammy-winner has cemented herself as one of the most prominent female rappers in the industry with her acclaimed projects and captivating performances. Her current tour is projected to rank among the highest-grossing for female rappers in history.

4 years ago today, Taylor Swift released ‘Midnights.’

TWICE’s Jihyo has left JYP Entertainment and established her own company called ‘EMITHAUS.’

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announces that she has secured more than $500,000 in federal funding for child care, youth homelessness, crisis intervention, and university research in northern Illinois. (underwood.house.gov/media/pr…)

Episodes 3 & 4 of Marvel Television’s ‘VISIONQUEST’ are now streaming on Disney+.

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign releases a statement on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother: "We don't know what happened between Amy and her mother, who first spoke out about Amy in 2020, but we know that Amy Acton is a serial fabulist who has some serious problems with the truth that the public needs to be aware of before deciding who to entrust as governor." (newrepublic.com/post/216859/…)

'HYPERDRIVE' by PLAVE is projected to debut at #15 on the Billboard 200 with 25.2k units. (via HITSDD)

'Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs' by Zach Bryan is projected to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 with 62k units. (via HITSDD)

‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ by Olivia Rodrigo is projected to return to #1 on the Billboard 200 with 78k units. (via HITSDD)

‘AMERICAN HORROR STORY’ has been renewed for Season 14. (deadline.com/2026/10/america…)

Zohran Mamdani’s administration has unveiled new sidewalk shed designs for NYC in an effort to bring better-designed sidewalks to all five boroughs. The administration has also reduced the number of sidewalk sheds by 1,200 across the city — a decrease of over 15% in 10 months.