Top 5 stories of October 13, 2026

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Two economists have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics; here are today’s top stories.

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   Hall and Woodford win 2026 economics Nobel

   Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. Their award recognizes their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization.

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   Hackers disrupt refrigeration at French supermarkets

   Temperatures in French supermarkets climbed as high as 50°C after hackers changed refrigeration settings. Intermarché and Coopérative U stores were affected, and shops discarded fresh and frozen food.

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   Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34

   RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” died at 34. Representatives confirmed that he had died, while no cause was immediately disclosed.

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   Russell Brand’s rape trial begins in London

   Six women brought rape and sexual assault charges against Russell Brand, whose trial has begun at Southwark Crown Court in London. Brand denies the charges.

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   Bärbel Bas resigns as labor minister and SPD co-leader

   Bärbel Bas is leaving her roles as Germany’s labor minister and SPD co-leader. She cited grief over her stepdaughter’s death and public attacks, and will keep her seat in parliament.

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