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An ICE agent shot a DoorDash delivery driver in Austin, Texas. Details about the circumstances of the shooting, the driver's condition, and the events leading up to it are still emerging as authorities investigate. The incident has drawn widespread attention amid ongoing national debate over ICE operations and immigration enforcement, with many calling for a full accounting of what happened.

Kroger, Giant Eagle and DoorDash are each developing agentic AI assistants for their retail and delivery operations. Modern Retail reports on how the grocery chains and delivery platform are building these tools, which can act on a customer's behalf rather than simply answer questions. The companies' approaches and goals for the technology are the focus of coverage.

A new study finds that healthy eating in general, rather than adherence to any single named diet such as the Mediterranean or DASH diet, is associated with slower biological aging. The finding suggests overall dietary quality matters more than following one specific plan. Coverage is highlighting how this could reshape common nutrition advice.

EmDash 1.0 has been released as a free, open source content management system. Its distinguishing feature is a decentralized plugin registry, an alternative to centrally controlled plugin marketplaces common in platforms like WordPress. Coverage so far is limited, and details on licensing, supported platforms, or adoption have not yet been widely reported.

Kim Kardashian is reportedly weighing a purchase of a Formula 1 team, less than a year into her relationship with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The news has sparked discussion among motorsport fans and celebrity watchers alike, who are debating whether the reality star and businesswoman could realistically enter a sport where team entries cost hundreds of millions of dollars and approval from Formula 1 leadership is required.

CNBC's Jim Cramer included Netflix in his 'Made Dash' segment, a quick roundup of stocks in the news. The item is drawing attention from investors tracking the streamer's stock performance, and the topic is also trending in Sweden. Details on whether Cramer was bullish or bearish on the stock were not included in the available information.

DoorDash is rolling out an AI assistant that lets U.S. customers order food directly through Apple's Messages app. The company has opened a waitlist, and conversations with the assistant connect to a linked phone number to complete orders. The move follows a broader push by tech and delivery firms to embed AI ordering into everyday messaging tools.

A new roundup highlights five of the most dramatic wedding veils worn by celebrities, led by Princess Diana's iconic 1981 veil and Kourtney Kardashian's dramatic 2022 design. The piece revisits memorable bridal fashion moments and the designers behind them, drawing attention to how celebrity veils have become statements in their own right.

DoorDash has introduced two new offerings: a retail returns service that lets customers hand back purchases through its platform, and delivery drones designed in-house. The moves expand the company beyond restaurant food delivery and into broader logistics and retail services, putting it in closer competition with other last-mile delivery providers.

DoorDash has introduced a returns program, letting customers send back items from retailers through its platform, as the delivery company announces new retail partnerships. The move expands DoorDash beyond food and grocery delivery into broader e-commerce logistics, positioning it to compete more directly with traditional shipping and returns services as retailers seek convenient pickup options for customers.

Pete Davidson is speaking publicly about the harassment he faced from Ye during Davidson's relationship with Kim Kardashian, saying in a new interview that the rapper's hostility genuinely affected him: 'He did push me.' The comments come roughly four years after the highly publicised feud, in which Ye attacked Davidson online and in music videos. The remarks are drawing renewed attention to the 2022 drama.

DoorDash has begun piloting a feature that lets customers order food through Apple Messages using AI, without opening the DoorDash app. The trial points to a broader push by delivery companies to embed ordering directly into everyday messaging tools, reducing friction for repeat customers.

During the Anant Chaturdashi procession in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, police adopted a technology-driven approach to manage security and monitor the large crowds gathered for the historic tableau and akhada processions. The tech-assisted crowd control effort is being noted as an example of how Indian cities are modernising policing at major religious events.

Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 is being credited with a dramatic shift in writing style: metrics circulating online claim a 95% drop in em-dash usage and shorter average sentences, framed as a major formatting improvement. Observers are debating what the numbers say about how AI models are being tuned to sound less formulaic and more human in their prose.

Khloé Kardashian has announced changes to her podcast, saying it will double its number of episodes and lean further into true crime content. The reveal came via an exclusive with People. Fans of the reality star have been watching how she builds her audio career alongside her television work, and the shift toward true crime reflects the genre's continued popularity with listeners.

DoorDash has introduced an AI agent that lets customers order food simply by texting it, removing the need to browse the app. The announcement, reported by TechCrunch, positions the delivery company among consumer brands adopting conversational AI for ordering. Early reactions online focus on what this means for convenience, automation in food tech, and the broader startup trend of AI-powered assistants handling everyday tasks.

People.com is taking a look at five of the most dramatic wedding veils worn by celebrities, spanning from Princess Diana's iconic 1981 royal wedding veil to Kourtney Kardashian's more recent bridal look. The feature revisits memorable veil moments from high-profile weddings, highlighting how these dramatic accessories became defining images of the ceremonies.

DoorDash has introduced a text-to-order option, letting customers place delivery orders by messaging instead of using the app. The feature comes as AI shopping agents such as Instinct are gaining traction, with companies racing to make automated, conversational ordering a mainstream way to buy food and goods.

DoorDash announced a delivery drone and outlined plans to expand its Dot autonomous delivery robot at its Dash Forward event. The company is pushing further into automation for last-mile food delivery, adding aerial options alongside its sidewalk robot program. The announcements signal DoorDash's effort to cut delivery costs and compete on logistics technology.

Stylist Law Roach is in the spotlight with a rundown of 14 celebrities he has styled, headlined by his longtime collaborator Zendaya and newer client Kim Kardashian. Roach, one of fashion's most influential stylists, is known for shaping red-carpet moments, and the feature highlights the breadth of his A-list roster and ongoing influence in celebrity fashion.

Hulu's October lineup brings fresh episodes of three series: 'The Kardashians,' 'The Lowdown' and 'Scrubs.' The streaming service announced the new releases as part of its fall programming slate, giving subscribers a mix of reality TV, a new drama and a returning comedy to watch this month.