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- 1Supreme Court leans toward allowing suit under old video privacy law●Court appears likely to allow internet suit based on decades-old video privacy law to go forward
The Supreme Court appears ready to let a lawsuit proceed under the Video Privacy Protection Act, a 1980s law passed after a judge's rental records were disclosed. The case tests whether the decades-old statute, written for VHS-era video stores, applies to modern internet streaming and data-sharing practices. Justices' questions at oral argument suggested a majority may allow the internet-based suit to go forward.
- 2Kelly Clarkson Art of Play store video released▼Video of Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play store interaction released
Footage of Kelly Clarkson's interaction at the Art of Play store has been made public, according to reports from outlets including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune. The recording shows the singer and television host during her visit to the shop. Discussion centres on what the clip reveals about the encounter and how Clarkson behaved during it.
- 3Defense Manpower Data Center hit by data breach▼Defense Manpower Data Center’s data breach | MOAA Headlines
The Defense Manpower Data Center, which holds personnel records for millions of US service members, has suffered a data breach, according to reporting carried by Defense News and C4ISRNet. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive military personnel data and potential risks to those affected.
- 4The Music Corner releases new record store chat episode●Over at The Music Corner we've got a new episode up! It's the usual, 3 guys hanging out in a record store talking about
A new episode of The Music Corner is out, featuring three hosts in a record store each bringing five songs to play and discuss. The episode covers familiar ground for the show: rock, classic rock, punk and alt-country, with the hosts promising some detours beyond those genres as they talk through their picks.
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Japanese music and entertainment company Nippon Columbia has suffered a data breach affecting roughly 8.6 million records. The incident is one of the larger security failures reported in Japan recently, raising questions about how customer information was stored and protected. Details on who was behind the breach and what data exactly was exposed have not yet been fully disclosed.
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Interest in Black Friday 2026 is climbing across Google in the UK, Germany and Italy as retailers and music acts line up early plans. Billboard reports that KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan and others are preparing special releases for Record Store Day Black Friday, adding a music-retail angle to the usual deal-hunting chatter months ahead of the event.
- 7Surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store▼Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store
Newly released surveillance footage shows singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson inside a Brooklyn store. ABC News carried the clip, which offers a rare glimpse of the pop star during a casual outing in New York. The footage is drawing attention from fans curious about what she was doing and why the recording was released.
- 8Green Bay record store marks 15 years in business▼Green Bay record store celebrates 15 years in business
A record store in Green Bay, Wisconsin is celebrating its 15th anniversary, according to local reports. The milestone comes as vinyl has seen a broader resurgence, and the store is being highlighted as a longstanding independent retailer in the community.
- 9Little Spoon Expands to Regional Grocers After Target Success▼After a Record-Setting Target Debut, Little Spoon Bets on Regional Grocers for Its Next Phase of Retail Growth
Baby food brand Little Spoon says its launch at Target set a company record, and it now plans to grow its retail footprint through regional grocery chains. The company is positioning the expansion as the next phase of its move from direct-to-consumer sales onto physical store shelves across the United States.
- 10New Music Releases To Watch October 12-18▼Next Week In Music | October 12-18 • The Short List: 20 Obviously Essential Titles (Part 2)
A roundup of 20 new album releases considered essential listening is highlighting the week of October 12-18. Part two of the short list spotlights a selection of titles arriving next week, offering fans a guide to the most noteworthy records hitting stores and streaming services during that span.
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Black Friday is generating buzz among music fans as Record Store Day unveils its special edition releases. Loudwire has published a list of 2026 Record Store Day Black Friday exclusives for rock and metal fans, while in Canada, Exclaim! reports Billy Talent and Barenaked Ladies lead the Record Store Day Canada Black Friday lineup. Collectors are eyeing limited pressings ahead of the shopping event.
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Apple's upcoming smart home camera will reportedly not record video, according to a report from The Apple Post. If accurate, the device would focus on live monitoring and smart home features rather than storing footage, a notable departure from typical security cameras and likely tied to Apple's privacy positioning.
- 13Supreme Court Weighs Privacy Law From Videotape Era●Supreme Court Weighs Privacy Law From the Videotape Era of ‘Be Kind, Rewind’
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the scope of the Video Privacy Protection Act, a 1988 law passed after a video store leaked Judge Robert Bork's rental records. Justices are examining how a statute written for the 'be kind, rewind' VHS age applies to modern streaming and digital data, with potentially broad consequences for consumer privacy lawsuits.
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Black Friday 2026 is trending across Italy and Germany, with early deal-hunting and promotional announcements already circulating. Rhino Entertainment has revealed its Record Store Day Black Friday limited edition titles, adding music-related releases to the usual shopping buzz. Shoppers appear to be looking ahead to the annual discount season well in advance.
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Japanese convenience store chain Lawson suffered a cyberattack in which unauthorized access led to the leak of about 2.15 million records, according to a report by the Okinawa Times. The breach has drawn wide attention in Japan as customers question what personal data was taken and how the company will respond. Lawson is one of the country's largest convenience store operators, making the scale of the leak significant.
- 16Casey's Cash for Classrooms raises record $1.8 million●Casey’s Cash for Classrooms campaign brings in record $1.8 million
Casey's General Stores completed its annual Cash for Classrooms campaign, raising a record $1.8 million for schools across its operating regions. The convenience store chain's charitable program funds educational projects and school improvements, with the latest total marking the largest amount raised in the campaign's history.
- 17Jordan's Central Bank Gold Reserves Hit Record $10.7 Billion▼ZAWYA: Jordan: Central Bank gold reserves hit record $10.7bln
Jordan's Central Bank has built its gold reserves to a record $10.7 billion, according to a report carried by Zawya. The milestone highlights the bank's continued accumulation of gold as a store of value, a strategy many central banks have pursued amid global economic uncertainty. The figures are drawing attention from financial observers tracking reserve management across the Middle East.
- 18Rohlík data breach exposes customer AI conversations▼Data breach at Rohlík. Conversations with AI have also been revealed
Czech online grocer Rohlík has reportedly suffered a data breach in which users' conversations with the company's AI assistant were among the information revealed. The incident raises questions about how the retailer stores and protects customer data, including records of automated support chats.
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UK retail footfall dropped by 2.9%, with shopping centres recording a particularly sharp decline in visits. The figures point to weaker consumer activity on the high street, as shoppers cut back on discretionary trips amid ongoing cost pressures. Retail analysts are watching whether the slowdown deepens into a broader trend for physical stores, which have already been losing ground to online shopping in recent years.
- 20Prince live album tops Record Store Day Black Friday releases▼Prince live album leads Record Store Day’s Black Friday list | Entertainment News | recorderonline.com
A previously unreleased Prince live album is leading the lineup for Record Store Day's Black Friday event, the annual spin-off of the spring celebration that brings exclusive vinyl pressings to independent record shops. The release tops a list of special editions and rarities being offered to collectors this holiday shopping weekend.
- 21Unplayed vinyl record still suffered from gunk and noise●This, a victim of bad or lack of attention has never been played and yet full of gunk and fogging causing clicks pops an
A record collector reports that a vinyl album, never played in thirteen years since release, still arrived covered in gunk and fogging that caused clicks, pops and loud surface noise. Using the HumminGuru ultrasonic record cleaner, they say they managed to restore it to a listenable state, prompting discussion about how poorly stored or pressed records can degrade even without use.
- 22Calls grow to keep full audit trails in AI-assisted KYC▼Why AI-assisted KYC should preserve source evidence, derived claims, model versions, policy decisions, and lineage inste
Commentary in banking and engineering circles argues that AI-assisted Know Your Customer processes should preserve source evidence, derived claims, model versions, policy decisions, and full lineage, rather than storing only the final KYC status as the historical record. The argument is that compliance decisions must remain explainable and auditable when machine learning models change over time.
- 23Mansfield police arrest suspects in organized retail theft ring▼Mansfield police make arrests for organized retail theft
Police in Mansfield, Texas have arrested individuals in connection with organized retail theft. The Mansfield Record reported the arrests, which mark a step by local law enforcement against coordinated shoplifting operations that hit retailers across the area. Details about the number of suspects, charges, or stores targeted were not immediately available.
- 24Bird-themed art exhibition opens at Bayview Cash Store gallery▼Art takes wing at Hub Gallery at Bayview Cash Store
The Hub Gallery at the historic Bayview Cash Store on Whidbey Island is presenting a new art exhibition with a winged, bird-inspired theme, as reported by the South Whidbey Record. The show adds to the store's role as a community cultural venue, drawing local artists and visitors to the Bayview neighborhood on South Whidbey.
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Harman Fitness has reportedly suffered a data breach that exposed users' personal and health information. The incident raises concerns about how fitness companies store sensitive customer data, including health metrics, and whether adequate security protections were in place. Details on the number of affected users and the scope of the exposed records have not yet been confirmed, and customers are advised to monitor their accounts.
- 26Prince live album tops Record Store Day Black Friday releases●Prince live album leads Record Store Day’s Black Friday list
A previously unreleased Prince live album is leading the lineup for Record Store Day's Black Friday event, when special and limited-edition records are sold exclusively through independent record shops. The release heads a list of titles being offered for the annual shopping occasion, drawing attention from music fans and collectors eager to secure rare Prince recordings on vinyl.
- 27Double Counter Discord Breach Exposes Millions of User Records▼Double Counter Discord Breach Exposes Millions of User Records | Outlook Respawn
Double Counter, a widely used Discord bot, has reportedly suffered a data breach exposing records belonging to millions of users. The incident adds to a string of security problems affecting third-party Discord tools, raising concerns about how bot developers store and protect user data. Discord users and security watchers are urging server administrators to review permissions and reconsider which bots they keep installed.
- 28Lawson data breach exposed over 2.15 million records▼Lawson Reports Data Breach Affecting Over 2.15 Million Records; Daiichi Kosho Also Hit With Up to 8.72 Million Potentially Exposed
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 2.15 million records. In a separate but related incident, karaoke operator Daiichi Kosho reported that up to 8.72 million records may have been exposed. The two disclosures, announced together, raise fresh concerns about the security of customer data held by major Japanese companies.