Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Finally Says He's Not Running for President, The Rise of #BookTok, and Other Top Stories

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Today's News

It's been a busy day in the news, with a variety of stories ranging from the lighthearted to the serious. Here's a rundown of the day's headlines.

Outline

Dwayne Johnson has said he is not running for president.
The #BookTok social media trend is helping to sell books.
A pink diamond has sold for around $60 million.
NYU students have flunked a professor.
Kanye West's Instagram account has been restricted and he has returned to Twitter.
Anna Sorokin has been released from jail.
A superyacht linked to a Russian billionaire has mysteriously appeared in Hong Kong.
Hear Warnock react to allegations against his opponent.
The NFL and players union have agreed to an updated concussion protocol.
DeSantis' migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard were outside the scope of Florida transport program guidelines, state documents show.
Rivian is recalling 12,000 vehicles for a loose bolt.
Analysis: Why the failures of Russia's top brass are now fair game.
Beyoncé denies claim she misused 'I'm Too Sexy' sample.
Russia's war in Ukraine.
USWNT defeated by England in front of record Wembley crowd under shadow of Yates report.
Herschel Walker accuser tells New York Times he asked her to have second abortion.
Suspect in deadly Vegas Strip stabbings appears in court.
The simple reason why Trader Joe's doesn't deliver.
The Italian onions so delicious you can eat them raw.
Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes its first lion cubs born in 15 years.
Opinion: What 'fancy a pint?' really means.
'Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne launches line of cosmetics.
Low-price grocers like Aldi are winning as consumers trade down.
Opinion: The most important thing to look for when you vote.
'Bling Empire' is still shining in its third season.
Putin faces more grim choices after blast hits his prized Crimea bridge.
Warnock says Walker 'has trouble with the truth' but does not comment on abortion allegations.
Exxon illegally fired two scientists suspected of leaking information to WSJ, Labor Department says.
US Postal Service proposes new prices 'to offset' inflation.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson finally says he's not running for president

Many were hoping Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson could be a potential rock for America, but instead, the beloved actor and businessman intends to be a rock for his daughters.

The rise of #BookTok: How this social media trend helps to sell books

With more than 80 billion views to date, TikTok's #BookTok trend is not only creating social media influence, but also boasting book sales in physical stores. Here is how this social media community is revitalizing the publishing industry.

This brilliant pink diamond sold for about $60 million

A stunning pink diamond has sold for nearly $60 million, more than twice the expected price.

Analysis: NYU students flunk professor

A renowned NYU organic chemistry professor was fired after a spate of student complaints. In response to the schools' decision, CNN columnist Jill Filipovic argues NYU's administration sees higher education "as a consumer product trying to please not just stu…

Kanye West's Instagram account restricted, returns to Twitter

After being suspended by Meta on Friday, Kanye West posted on Twitter for the first time in nearly two years -- a move celebrated by Elon Musk, who is in the process of buying the social media network.

Anna Sorokin has been released from jail

Anna Sorokin, the fake heiress Netflix's "Inventing Anna" is based on, was released from ICE detention on Friday.

Superyacht linked to Russian billionaire mysteriously shows up in Hong Kong

A superyacht named the Nord and linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch has dropped anchor in Hong Kong, amid efforts by the West to seize the luxury assets of Russian elites in allied ports as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Hear Warnock react to allegations against his opponent

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responds to reports that his GOP challenger, Herschel Walker, allegedly paid a woman to have an abortion and asked her to end a second pregnancy two years later. CNN's Michael Warren reports.

NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol

The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed to update the league's concussion protocol on Saturday.

DeSantis' migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard were outside the scope of Florida transport program guidelines, state documents show

A pair of flights carrying migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last month, orchestrated by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, far exceeded the original scope of the state's plan to transport undocumented individuals, according to records obtained by CNN.

Rivian recalling 12,000 vehicles for loose bolt

Rivian, the Irvine, California-based electric vehicle company, is recalling nearly all the vehicles it has produced to tighten a loose fastener in the vehicles' front suspension. The recall involves 12,212 electric pickups, vans and SUVs, according to paperwo…

Analysis: Why the failures of Russia's top brass are now fair game

Truth, the saying goes, is the first casualty in war. Nowhere is that more true than in Russia, where the Kremlin has engaged in a campaign of false advertising to sell its invasion of Ukraine to the public.

Beyoncé denies claim she misused 'I'm Too Sexy' sample

Someone's a "Beautiful Liar," according to Queen Bey.

Russia's war in Ukraine

In a major blow for Russia, a fuel tank explosion early Saturday caused part of Europe's longest bridge that links Russia to the annexed territory of Crimea to collapse, according to Russian officials.

USWNT defeated by England in front of record Wembley crowd under shadow of Yates report

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) was defeated 2-1 by England at Wembley in an international friendly that spotlighted both the increasing popularity of women's football and its failures.

Herschel Walker accuser tells New York Times he asked her to have second abortion

The woman who said Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker paid for her 2009 abortion, setting off a controversy that has rocked his campaign, told The New York Times that the Republican nominee asked her to terminate a second pregnancy two years later.

Suspect in deadly Vegas Strip stabbings appears in court

A man arrested in connection with a series of fatal stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip made an initial court appearance Friday.

The simple reason why Trader Joe's doesn't deliver

Online ordering is kind of a big thing these days, if you haven't heard yet, and just about every supermarket chain in America offers delivery and curbside pickup.

The Italian onions so delicious you can eat them raw

The "cipolla rossa" (red onion) of Tropea in the southern region of Calabria is famous throughout Italy for its fiery color and unusually sweet taste.

Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes its first lion cubs born in 15 years

The Oklahoma City Zoo has welcomed four new residents: a litter of tiny newborn lion cubs.

Opinion: What 'fancy a pint?' really means

With soaring energy, food and supply chain costs, the future of that great British institution -- the pub -- looks bleak. But as Pete Brown argues, the British love affair with the pub goes beyond economics: "The pub is a defining pillar of British identity."

'Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne launches line of cosmetics

Just in time for Halloween.

Low-price grocers like Aldi are winning as consumers trade down

With grocery prices soaring, consumers are changing the way they shop for food. That's great news for discount grocers like bare-bones supermarket Aldi.

Opinion: The most important thing to look for when you vote

We do not expect citizens to reject partisanship in the upcoming midterm elections -- indeed the authors of this commentary differ politically with each other, write Jeremi Suri and William Inboden, who argue that four leadership traits shown by 20th century …

'Bling Empire' is still shining in its third season