TIFF 2026 Spotlight: Toronto’s film festival just unveiled its Gala and Special Presentations lineup, with 64 titles and 30 premieres, including Chris Rock’s Misty Green, Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder, John Madden’s Onwards and Sideways, and the opening-night Nov. 6 return of Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky. Music & Tech Lifestyle: Taipei-based Jazz Hipster launched a new compact 3-way sealed-box bookshelf speaker platform promising 30Hz bass and digital hookups like USB-C and HDMI ARC. Heritage in Flames: Six residents were rescued after a Taichung heritage building fire; the blaze destroyed artworks tied to a local legend, and the cause is still under investigation. Pop Culture & Collecting: A Taiwan-to-the-world travel vibe meets fandom shopping as Pokemon merch collectors get new ways to hunt items beyond cards and plushies. Entertainment News: Jacky Wu confirmed he’s been divorced for 12 years, sharing the update during a Malaysia concert. Sports Watch: Taipei fans packed a bar to catch the 2026 World Cup final early, turning the dawn kickoff into a mini celebration. Culture Feature: A new Taiwan tourism “stopover” campaign encourages travelers to turn layovers into themed half-day tours, with routes spotlighting places like Tamsui.