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Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian ammunition depot using loitering munitions, according to footage circulating with reports from the war in Ukraine. The strike shows drones carrying out precision attacks on the depot, which detonates in a large secondary explosion. Such depot strikes have become a regular feature of the war, as both sides target ammunition storage to degrade each other's artillery capacity along the front lines.

A Bloomberg report describes a paradoxical trend: people who became dependent on nicotine through vaping are switching back to conventional cigarettes as a way to quit. Because cigarettes feel less palatable than sweet-flavoured vapes, some ex-smokers hope the return to tobacco will wean them off nicotine entirely. Commenters are debating whether the approach reflects the failure of vaping as a quitting tool or simply nicotine addiction finding a new outlet, and what it says about regulation of e-cigarettes.

Breaking Bad has been named the best television series of the 21st century in a new ranking published by The New York Times. The list of top shows has prompted widespread discussion among viewers and critics about whether the Bryan Cranston-led drama deserved the top spot, and which other series ranked highly.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet in the MLB Wild Card round, with their games scheduled for prime time broadcasts on NBC. The marquee matchup between baseball's biggest rivals in the postseason's win-or-go-home format is drawing wide attention from fans and sports media.

Disney is developing a new Mary Poppins television series that will differ significantly from the classic 1964 film. Details on the cast, plot, and premiere date have not yet been revealed, but the promise of a very different take on the beloved nanny has already drawn attention from fans curious about how the story will be reimagined for the small screen.

Angela Stribling, a television personality known for her work with BET and a longtime radio host, has died at the age of 58, according to People. Fans and colleagues are sharing tributes and condolences online, remembering her contributions to broadcasting and expressing sadness at the news of her passing.

Good Morning America hosts were quizzed on the New York Times' list of the 100 best television shows of the century, testing how well they knew the ranking that has sparked broad debate about which series deserve a place on it. The list has become a talking point among TV fans questioning its picks and omissions.

Typhoon No. 26 is approaching Okinawa, while heavy rain batters parts of Kyushu. In Nagasaki Prefecture, a landslide has been reported amid the downpours. Japanese broadcasters, including TV Asahi, are tracking the storm's path and urging residents in Okinawa, Kumamoto, Fukuoka and Nagasaki to stay alert to flooding and further landslides.

The One Piece anime will not air its latest episode until next year, as the production team changes its approach starting with the Elbaf arc, according to Oricon. The move is being discussed as part of efforts to improve quality and pacing for the long-running series' next chapter.

Comedian Ramy Youssef portrayed New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani in the season opener of Saturday Night Live. The sketch marked the show's return and put the newly prominent mayor at the center of its political comedy, drawing attention from viewers discussing the portrayal of one of the city's most talked-about political figures.

Major League Baseball has announced the television schedule for the 2026 Wild Card round, laying out which games will air on which networks and at what times. Details on specific broadcast assignments remain limited so far, but the release gives fans and broadcasters an early look at how October playoff coverage will be organised next season.