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Spaniards are searching for 'chubasco' — a sudden, heavy downpour — as weather forecasts point to a stormy start of October. Forecaster Jorge Rey's Cabañuelas predictions of rain and storms over the 12 October long weekend are said to conflict with the official AEMET outlook. Meanwhile meteorologists warn that unusually warm Atlantic waters near Spain, around 24°C, will fuel strong autumn storms, with rain expected across much of the country.

A yellow weather warning is in place for Gipuzkoa, with heavy rainfall also forecast for Bizkaia, putting Bilbao's old town, the Casco Viejo, in the spotlight as storms move through the Basque Country. Local coverage from El Diario Vasco highlights the risk of intense precipitation, and residents in low-lying areas near the Nervión river are paying close attention to conditions.

American Airlines shared a short video playing on 'side selections,' mixing Dallas Cowboys football talk with barbecue and travel themes. The clip shows the airline joining in on game-day food conversation, with small engagement so far but a label tied to football discussion.

Tech companies are introducing soft, friendly mascots as part of their artificial intelligence branding, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The strategy aims to make AI products feel less threatening and more approachable to consumers who are anxious about the technology's rapid spread and potential impact on jobs and daily life.

Tom Cruise is publicly standing by his newest movie despite a poor opening weekend and a low CinemaScore, one of the worst of his career. The story has drawn attention because Cruise rarely publicly backs poorly received films, prompting debate over whether the star's confidence signals a longer play for the movie's fortunes at the box office.

Samsung has begun rolling out an unusually large security update, over 5 GB, for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8, starting in South Korea. The size of the package has caught attention, with speculation that it hides more than routine security patches, possibly new features or system changes, though Samsung has not detailed the full contents.