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The MMX spacecraft will enter Martian orbit before attempting to collect samples from Phobos. Credit: Jaxa A Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land on the planet itself. Instead, the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission will focus on Phobos, the bigger of Mars's two small moons.

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InvestingBy Cherise Smellie Published: October 18, 2026 at 6:00a.m. EDTBNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. Monday, Oct. 19Alberta Referendum8:30 am: CAD Consumer Price Index (Sep) 11:30 am: BOC Business Outlook Survey and Survey of Consumer Expectations (Q3) U. S. Earnings:Cleveland-Cliffs: Bef-mktTuesday, Oct. 20U. S. Earnings:General Electric: Bef-mktNorthrop Grumman: Bef-mktHasbro: Bef-mkt3M Co: Bef-mktGeneral Motors: Bef-mktEquifax: Bef-mktKeyCorp: Bef-mktNetflix: Aft-mktCapital One Financial: Aft-mktUnited Airlines: Aft-mktWednesday, Oct. 21TSX Earnings:Waste Connections: Aft-mktU. S. Earnings:AT&T: Bef-mktSouthwest Airlines: Aft-mktMeta Platforms: Aft-mktTesla: Aft-mktThursday, Oct. 22TSX Earnings:Mullen Group: Bef-mktU. S. Earnings:Comcast: Bef-mktLockheed Martin: Bef-mktHoneywell International: Bef-mktBlackstone: Bef-mktNorfolk Southern: Bef-mktProcter & GambleUnion Pacific: Bef-mktNewmont: Aft-mktDeckers Outdoor: Aft-mktFriday, Oct. 238:30 am: CAD Retail Sales (Aug)British Columbia Election (October 24)TSX Earnings:Rogers Communications: Bef-mktU. S.

British ColumbiaA strong showing of candidates running on a platform to bolster public safety, strengthen fiscal responsibility and ease up on development have been elected in Victoria and Saanich on Vancouver Island. New councillors in both cities and new mayor-elect in SaanichMaryse Zeidler · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 9 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Four elected councillors campaigned on platforms advocating for safer streets and lower taxes. All had been endorsed by the Victoria Firefighters IAFF Local 730, which endorsed a slate of councillors for "a safe Victoria. " (Kathryn Marlow/CBC)A strong showing of candidates campaigning against the status quo have been elected in Victoria and Saanich on Vancouver Island. In Victoria, incumbent mayor Marianne Alto has been re-elected, with preliminary results showing her ahead by more than 2,000 votes.

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Higher octane ratings will cost you more but it could be worth the price Regular and premium gasoline may look and smell the same, but they differ in many key ways. In the U. S., most regular pump gas has an octane rating of 87, while premium gas generally ranges from 91 to 94 octane. The increased octane rating means premium gas is better for performance and is often recommended for use in supercharged, turbocharged, and high-compression engines. And in the Ford world, regular and premium gas can mean the difference between an engine that's constrained and one that produces maximum power.

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Boeing, Meta and EchoStar recorded steep charges and expenses a year ago, which are expected to make this latest quarter’s results look especially strong by comparison.

Dana White suggested there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Farid Basharat no longer being on the UFC roster. The undefeated Basharat made headlines this week when MMA Fighting reported he was a free agent following the completion of his UFC contract. Basharat’s departure raised eyebrows due to his 16-0 record, including seven UFC victories. However, Basharat also secured just one finish during his time in the promotion, which led to theories that his style might not have been considered exciting enough in the eyes of officials. Following Saturday’s UFC Edmonton event, UFC DEO Dana White was asked about the Basharat situation and alluded to issues beyond in-cage performance and contract numbers. “I think that when guys’ contracts are up—I mean, this is the first time this has happened—either guys aren’t good to deal with and the matchmakers don’t want to deal with them, which could be turning down fights or whatever the reasoning is,” White said. “If you’re 16-0, with seven wins in the UFC and don’t get re-signed, there’s definitely a reason.”White didn’t elaborate on the reason for Basharat not being re-signed, nor were there any follow-up questions on the topic.

A second person has been charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a man who was attempting to sell property through Facebook Marketplace, court records show.

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Andrew ParkerAndrew Parker fell in love with film growing up across the street from a movie theatre. He began writing professionally about film at the age of fourteen, and has been following his passions ever since. His writing has been showcased at various online outlets, as well as in The Globe and Mail, BeatRoute, and NOW Magazine. If he's not watching something or reading something, he's probably sleeping.

A nifty backhand goal off a perfect stretch pass makes for a nice way to win a hockey game. Carter Batchelder’s third period goal put Lake Superior State ahead for good, and the Lakers (2-2-0, 0-0-0 CCHA) earned a 4-2 victory on Saturday over Alaska Anchorage (1-5-0) at the AVIS Alaska Sports Complex. A breakaway specialist, he took a pass from Joey Potter and quickly turned a Seawolves defender around, accelerated into space and slid the puck neatly under the goalie’s right pad for the winner.

The New Orleans Saints and New York Giants meet Sunday in NFL action at MetLife Stadium. Here’s a Giants vs. Saints Prediction. This article will include a Giants vs. Saints Pick. The New Orleans Saints lost to the Vikings and Falcons, and they play the Steelers next. The New Orleans Saints have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Tyler Shough is completing 66.8 percent of his passes for 1,299 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Devaughn Vele and Chris Olave have combined for 789 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Juwan Johnson has 25 receptions.