Archaeologists have uncovered two skeletons outside the ancient city’s walls that reflect the details from Pliny the Younger’s account of the eruption. bit.ly/42aEhLl

NEW: The Pentagon is preparing U.S. military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support as it prepares for the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil. The new requirement is part of FORTRESS, a broader military initiative aimed at ensuring American forces can continue fighting even if the civilian systems they depend on are disrupted, according to documents reviewed by Fox News Digital. foxnews.com/politics/inside-…

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence, some violence reported reut.rs/4zRUwLV reut.rs/4zRUwLV

🇮🇹 Over the past few hours, I’ve spoken with several friends from across Italy, from the south to the central regions, and the situation is still bad. They report empty supermarket shelves and shortages of milk, fruit, vegetables and even bottled water. In some areas, supermarket shelves are genuinely bare, while certain petrol stations run out of fuel. Some people who didn’t have a good stock of food at home are now struggling to find basic items in local shops and supermarkets.

NEW: The UK is urging households to stock up enough emergency supplies to survive for three days in a crisis as part of a new campaign to strengthen national resilience. The "Be Ready" push focuses on the need to be prepared for more familiar emergencies such as floods or wildfires, but comes as ministers warn about the possibility of war. news.sky.com/story/governmen…

People always ask me, "How could AI actually take over?" Well, AI agents draining people's bank accounts is exactly how AI takeover starts in this scenario I laid out.

MAP: Russia's "Hybrid War" on NATO 2026 Update: 21/OCT/2026 6 newly reported incidents added to the map over the last week, comprising: - UAVs over French military bases including Toulon naval base during Exercise TYPHOON - M/V YARA J and M/V WINE TRADER hit in separate incidents by UAVs/USVs off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea - 2x Russian Geran-type UAVs shot down near Sulina, Romania - Attempted arson at a Vilnius data centre storing Starlink equipment used by Ukraine - 2x males arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia involving hostile reconnaissance of a counter-UAV defence company in Denmark As always, map pin locations are as accurate as possible based on public/OSINT information, and in the case of "nationwide" incidents (e.g. cyber) are placed wherever Google Maps decides is the location of that country. h/t @InsiderGeo

Video: Visibility reduced on roadways in north Toledo, Ohio due to chemical leak.

A hazardous chemical is continuing to leak from a facility in Toledo, OH this morning resulting in a 1 mile evacuation area (orange) and 3 mile shelter in place area (yellow) for the surrounding area. The leak appears to be coming from a shipping container at a trucking company. The chemical involved is described as an irritant, and is being trapped low to the ground by a layer of dense fog blanketing the region.

As soaring fuel prices squeeze household budgets and businesses across Europe, cost-of-living pressures are driving unrest and giving fresh momentum to far-right parties ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Germany and Italy reut.rs/4zGRRoi

Champi is a monster 👿

1.5 Million Pounds of Sausage, Hot Dogs, and More Recalled at USDA’s Highest Risk Level prevention.com/health/a74178…

French authorities acknowledge they have “lost control” in major cities as widespread protests, violence and unrest grip the country, prompting calls for curfews to restore order. The unrest has also disrupted major landmarks, with the Louvre Museum in Paris closing after protesters announced a blockade, while a towering spire in Limoges collapsed in flames. nbcnews.com/world/europe/fra…