Ghost

A preserved green mamba specimen, kept in a jar, is at the centre of efforts to resolve a mystery dating back roughly 150 years in São Tomé and Príncipe. Researchers hope the specimen can settle long-standing questions about whether a distinct 'ghost' green mamba exists on the islands, with the find drawing attention to the country's little-studied wildlife.

Iñaki López is trending in Spain after Iker Jiménez's television programme revealed the pixelated identity of one of the owners of Urbagestión, handing the story to Twitter users. Social media seized on the moment, with jokes such as "they've finally found a ghost", as public attention focuses on the company and its owners.

La Clef cinema in Paris is screening Valerie Veatch's 2026 documentary Ghost in the Machine at 7pm, marking the film's French premiere. The film examines what artificial intelligence conceals, and the screening will be followed by a discussion with guests from Data for Good, Tribe-X and Technopolice Paris-Banlieues as part of the venue's cine-club.

Ghost Recon Wildlands is back in the conversation, with reports that the tactical shooter is receiving new content and changes to its gameplay. Fans of the Ubisoft title, which launched in 2017 and remains popular for its open-world co-op missions, are discussing what the updates mean for returning players. Specific details about the size of the new content or the nature of the gameplay adjustments have not been confirmed.

A Python-based tool called GhostTrack, published on GitHub by developer HunxByts, is drawing attention with its claim to track locations or mobile phone numbers. The repository is being shared widely, likely appealing to people curious about surveillance tools and phone number lookups. Such tools raise privacy and legal concerns, as tracking someone's location or number without consent is illegal in many jurisdictions.

Trusetal, a village in Thuringia, Germany, is drawing attention after a regional outlet published a feature on local folklore, telling of the 'Hühni' spirit said to dart through the darkness there. The piece highlights the area's traditional ghost tales and mountain heritage. Readers in the region appear engaged with stories of the village's spooky legends.

The Atlanta Braves are being urged to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta to finally move past their recent postseason struggles against their NL East rivals. The Phillies have haunted Atlanta in previous playoffs, and fans are focused on whether the Braves can break that pattern with a decisive home performance in this series.

Spirit Halloween is opening seasonal stores in former retail locations around Richmond, filling storefronts left empty by closures. The pop-up chain is known for taking over vacant big-box and strip mall spaces each fall, turning dead retail real estate into temporary Halloween shops. Local coverage highlights how the seasonal retailer has become a familiar fixture in shopping centers that have lost long-term tenants.

A new documentary series, De Spookvoetballer ('The Ghost Footballer'), is drawing attention in the Netherlands. The programme tells the story of a footballer without talent, exploring how he stayed in the sport despite lacking ability. Dutch viewers are picking up the show, with TV guide coverage encouraging audiences to learn everything about the player's unusual career.

A regular link roundup published on September 30, 2026 highlights salvaged relics in a Brooklyn subway station that are described as the ghostly remains of old New York buildings. The roundup, part of the recurring 'Sepender' edition of the Pook-Emu Bee links series, points readers to a recent Ephemeral New York piece on the remnants and other curated items.

The New Oil has published a new blog post arguing that the idea of 'going off-grid' is a false promise, particularly when it comes to privacy and personal finance. The piece, shared with tags on privacy and cryptocurrency, questions whether self-reliant, off-grid lifestyles actually deliver the financial and digital independence they are often marketed as offering. Readers in privacy circles are discussing its skeptical take on a popular ideal.

Golf equipment makers Ghost, Vessel and Tour Edge are promoting hybrid bags designed to work both on a cart and over the shoulder, addressing a long-standing divide in bag design. The products combine stand mechanisms and carry straps with cart-friendly features, aiming to appeal to golfers who alternate between walking and riding rounds.

A new date has been announced for a Leipzig screening of the documentary 'Ghost in the Machine' (USA 2026, 110 minutes, FSK 12), directed by Valerie Veatch. The film, shown in English with English subtitles, is described as an investigative documentary exploring the hidden history of artificial intelligence. It screens on 17 October at 18:30, and locals are being informed of the rescheduled showing.

Ubisoft has renamed its Creative House 2 studio as Massive Entertainment. The studio, part of the Swedish developer Ubisoft Massive, is home to The Division, Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell projects. The move signals further consolidation of Ubisoft's brand around its flagship internal studios, though the company has not detailed whether the rename involves structural or staffing changes.

Director Curry Barker's next film, 'Anything But Ghosts', has been given a May 2027 theatrical release date by Focus Features. The announcement gives the young filmmaker a major studio-backed slot on the calendar years in advance, a sign of the studio's confidence following his recent work. Details on cast and plot remain undisclosed.

A tour offering in Ocean Shores, Washington, invites visitors this autumn to explore the coastal resort town's darker side, according to KING 5. The tours reportedly focus on the community's lesser-known, macabre or mysterious history, timed for the fall season when interest in ghost stories and spooky local lore peaks.

Tupelo Community Theatre is performing 'The Woman in Black', and a local television interview ahead of the run is drawing attention to the production. The show, adapted from Susan Hill's ghost story, is being promoted as a spooky stage experience for local audiences, with cast and crew discussing the play and encouraging residents to attend performances at the theatre in Tupelo, Mississippi.

A documentary about Paul Revere will be shown at The Waldo Theatre in Maine on October 8, according to an announcement carried by the Lincoln County News. The screening highlights local interest in Revolutionary War history and the theatre's cultural programming.

A television feature about a woman who says she can communicate with ghosts is drawing attention for its focus on what she calls the 'Sad Dead' — spirits with unfinished emotional business. The piece explores the messages she claims to receive from them, blending paranormal storytelling with reflections on grief, loss and the living's need for closure.

The documentary 'Ghost in the Machine' (USA 2026, 110 minutes) will be shown in Leipzig on 15 October at 19:30. Directed by Valerie Veatch, the investigative film explores the hidden history of artificial intelligence and will screen in English with English subtitles, rated FSK 12. Organisers announced the new date for the screening.

The Haddam Garden Club is holding an event called 'Ghoulies and Ghosties', a Halloween-themed gathering announced through local listings. The club, based in Haddam, organises community gardening activities and seasonal programmes for residents. Details beyond the event name remain limited in the announcement.

Japanese broadcaster BS12 Twelve has announced its November lineup for the 'Sunday Anime Theater' slot, airing Sundays at 7pm. The schedule features the 4K remaster of 'Ghost in the Shell' alongside 'The Wonderful Tails Project' era classic 'Genma Taisen' (Harmagedon) and other notable titles. The notice highlights the remastered presentation of landmark anime films on free terrestrial-adjacent television, inviting fans not to miss the monthly programming.

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun a new era built around Luka Dončić, marking their first media day of that period. Coverage in The Athletic notes the unusually subdued, 'ghost-town' atmosphere around the event, raising the question of whether the low-key environment could help the team keep its focus as the Dončić-led season gets underway.

Pokémon has announced that players in Pokémon Pokopia can gather Pumpkin Candy to obtain Pumpkaboo, the pumpkin-like Ghost and Grass type. The promotion ties the seasonal creature to in-game collection, and fans of the franchise are sharing the news as part of ongoing coverage of the game's latest content.