Around 10,800 air traffic controllers nationwide are working with without pay amid a shutdown of the federal government, but officials said flying remains safe.
https://people.com/nearly-11000-air-traffic-controllers-working-without…

Dick Van Dyke appeared at the Vandy High Tea event on Oct. 5 and joked that it would be 'funny' if he 'didn't make it' to 100. His 100th birthday is this December. Van Dyke also said he doesn't know how he's lived so long.
https://people.com/dick-van-dyke-jokes-would-be-funny-not-make-100-1182…

Taylor Swift sent gift packages to stars like Brittany Mahomes and Serena Williams after releasing her album 'The Life of a Showgirl'
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/taylor-swift-sends-gifts…

Jennifer Lopez shared that her twins, Emme and Max, are already touring colleges at age 17 amid her press tour for 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/jennifer-lopez-reveals-1…

Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers announced their engagement in October 2025. Here's everything to know about Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers' relationship.
https://people.com/all-about-ryan-destiny-keith-powers-relationship-118…

A fashion stylist shared what fall jackets petite shoppers should avoid and the styles that work best on shorter frames. Check out the best petite jackets, according to an expert, from princess coats to bomber jackets. Shop styles up to 69 percent off
https://people.com/petite-jackets-stylist-picks-amazon-deals-october-20…

Mark Sanchez, who was arrested and charged with a felony in October 2025, has been married to Perry Mattfeld since 2023. Here's everything to know about former NFL player Mark Sanchez's wife, Perry Mattfeld, and their relationship.
https://people.com/who-is-perry-mattfeld-mark-sanchez-wife-11825039

During the Oct. 6 episode of 'Good Morning America,' Jack Osbourne recalled the final time that he got to see dad Ozzy Osbourne perform. The rock legend took the stage on July 6, mere weeks before his July 22 death, performing solo hits and songs he released with Black Sabbath.
https://people.com/jack-osbourne-breaks-down-recalling-watching-dad-ozz…

Etienne Maurice is revealing to PEOPLE the most important piece of industry advice he's ever gotten from mom Sheryl Lee Ralph, and why her words have been "so essential in everything that I do."
https://people.com/etienne-maurice-shares-best-piece-of-advice-from-mom…

A 26-year-old firefighter has died after she was hit by a tree while on duty.
https://people.com/firefighter-dies-after-being-struck-by-falling-tree-…