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PentaPost edition of Tuesday, October 13, 2026

United States

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Russell Brand appears in London for upcoming trial on sexual assault charges

The comedian faces rape and sexual assault allegations, with the court case expected to run for up to three months.

Russell Brand traveled to London to attend a criminal trial in which he is charged with rape and sexual assault, according to WFMY News 2.

The court has indicated that the proceedings are likely to continue for ten to twelve weeks, an estimate reported by the same outlet.

Legal observers note that the duration suggests a relatively lengthy trial compared with typical single‑session hearings.

Brand's presence in London marks the start of a case that will examine the allegations presented by the prosecution.

The trial’s timeline, set by the court, means that the legal process could extend into the early months of the following year.

PentaPost brief from multiple sources · From WFMY News 2 · Read the original · Also WXII 12 News

Oct 13

North Carolina man sentenced for $8M AI music fraud scheme

PentaPost brief from external reporting · From WFMY News 2 · Read the original

Oct 13

Did anyone win Powerball's $538M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 12

PentaPost brief from external reporting · From WFMY News 2 · Read the original

Oct 13

Researchers point to community violence programs, pandemic recovery in historic homicide decline

PentaPost brief from external reporting · From Stateline, a States Newsroom outlet · Read the original

Oct 12

California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 Pacific hurricane season

PentaPost brief from external reporting · From The Conversation · Read the original

Oct 12

Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years

PentaPost brief from multiple sources · From The Conversation · Read the original

Oct 12

Health Literacy Month, until Saturday October 31

PentaPost calendar · From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), National Health Observances · Read the original

until Saturday October 31

National Disability Employment Awareness Month, until Saturday October 31

PentaPost calendar · From United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 1 (Patriotic and National Observances) · Read the original

until Saturday October 31

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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake recorded: 119 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 5.1 earthquake on October 13 at 4:00 AM UTC. The agency gave its location as 119 km SSW of Gambiran Satu, Indonesia, at a depth of about 10 km. A seismologist had reviewed the solution when PentaPost read the feed. The USGS record did not set its tsunami flag. The agency's event page is linked below.

Read on PentaPost · Original at U.S. Geological Survey

PentaPost brief from official sources · From U.S. Geological Survey · Read the original

Oct 13

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake recorded: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.9 earthquake on October 12 at 11:36 PM UTC. The agency gave its location as 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama, at a depth of about 10 km. A seismologist had reviewed the solution when PentaPost read the feed. The USGS record did not set its tsunami flag. The agency's event page is linked below.

Read on PentaPost · Original at U.S. Geological Survey

PentaPost brief from official sources · From U.S. Geological Survey · Read the original

Oct 12

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake recorded: 9 km SSE of La Mesa, Panama

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.7 earthquake on October 13 at 2:48 AM UTC. The agency gave its location as 9 km SSE of La Mesa, Panama, at a depth of about 10 km. A seismologist had reviewed the solution when PentaPost read the feed. The USGS record did not set its tsunami flag. The agency's event page is linked below.

Read on PentaPost · Original at U.S. Geological Survey

PentaPost brief from official sources · From U.S. Geological Survey · Read the original

Oct 13

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake recorded: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on October 12 at 11:20 PM UTC. The agency gave its location as 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama, at a depth of about 11 km. A seismologist had reviewed the solution when PentaPost read the feed. The USGS record did not set its tsunami flag. The agency's event page is linked below.

Read on PentaPost · Original at U.S. Geological Survey

PentaPost brief from multiple sources · From U.S. Geological Survey · Read the original · Also GDACS (European Commission Joint Research Centre)

Oct 12

Orange notification for tropical cyclone SIMON-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.574 million .

PentaPost brief from external reporting · From GDACS (European Commission Joint Research Centre) · Read the original

Oct 7

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake recorded: 23 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.6 earthquake on October 13 at 12:02 AM UTC. The agency gave its location as 23 km WNW of Río Grande, Panama, at a depth of about 10 km. A seismologist had reviewed the solution when PentaPost read the feed. The USGS record did not set its tsunami flag. The agency's event page is linked below.

Read on PentaPost · Original at U.S. Geological Survey

PentaPost brief from official sources · From U.S. Geological Survey · Read the original

Oct 13

2026–27 UEFA Conference League league phase, Thursday October 15 to Sunday December 13

association football

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Thursday October 15

2026–27 ECHL season, Friday October 16 to Monday December 14

ice hockey

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Friday October 16

2026–27 EPCR Challenge Cup, Friday October 16 to Monday December 14

rugby union

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Friday October 16

2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup, Friday October 16 to Monday December 14

rugby union

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Friday October 16

2026–27 IIHF Continental Cup, Friday October 16 to Monday December 14

ice hockey

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Friday October 16

Super XIII 2026–2027, Saturday October 24 to Tuesday December 22

rugby league

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Saturday October 24

2026–27 Rugby Europe Trophy, Saturday October 31 to Tuesday December 29

rugby union

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Saturday October 31

2026–27 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship, Sunday November 1 to Wednesday December 30

hurling

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Sunday November 1

2026–27 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Sunday November 1 to Wednesday December 30

basketball

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Sunday November 1

2026–27 NCAA Division I women's basketball season, Sunday November 1 to Wednesday December 30

basketball

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Sunday November 1

2026–27 Big 12 Conference men's basketball season, Monday November 2 to Thursday December 31

basketball

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Monday November 2

2026–27 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, Saturday November 14 to Tuesday January 12, 2027

cricket

PentaPost calendar · From Wikidata · Read the original

Saturday November 14

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