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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Atlanta

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Apple's next Mac reveal, hidden Atlanta restaurants, TorchNeuron's new AI compute option, and a silent film scored live at the Fox.

Now Atlanta, GA · Mostly sunny and dry, high around 75–76°F, early low in the low-to-mid 40sToday High 76° · Low 43°Morning Mostly sunny and dry, high around 75–76°F, early low in the low-to-mid 40s. NWS expects pleasant temperatures and little rain this week; take a layer for evening outings.Today Today, 3 p.m.: PSG vs Barcelona at Cosm Atlanta; compare ticket zones starting at $11.

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THE LIGHTER END

The Curious Page

News of the Weird

News of the Weird

October 20 is National Sasquatch Awareness Day, commemorating the disputed 1967 Bigfoot film. One real cultural spinoff is Saxsquatch, a saxophone-playing Bigfoot character. The sax is real; the cryptid remains unverified.

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Fun Fact

Fun Fact

Orionid meteors are dust from Halley's Comet hitting Earth's atmosphere at roughly 41 miles (66 km) per second; some leave luminous trains visible for seconds or minutes.

This Day in History

This Day in History

October 20, 1973: Sydney Opera House officially opened. Jørn Utzon's shell-like design became one of the world's most recognizable architectural landmarks.

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VIRGO

Today's horoscope

For entertainment: choose one experiment that produces a visible result. A new restaurant, a file-viewer test, or a short live performance will be more satisfying than collecting more tabs.

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USEFUL THIS MORNING

What to Watch Today

Today

Today, 3 p.m.: PSG vs Barcelona at Cosm Atlanta; compare ticket zones starting at $11.

Today

Today, 5:30–7:30 p.m.: beginner crochet workshop in Piedmont Park; check registration.

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Today, 7 p.m.: free Krog Street Market trivia or Kerry Kennedy at Atlanta History Center.

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Today, 8 p.m.: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with live Mighty Mo organ at the Fox.

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Tonight: compare Rapsody at Vinyl, The Residents in Buckhead, and Arch Enemy at The Masquerade.

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Wednesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.: free High Museum Access for All; register online.

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Wednesday, noon–1 p.m.: free Atlanta Radio Theatre Company performance at the Rialto.

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Wednesday, 8 p.m.: Dream vs Valkyries, WNBA Finals Game 3 at State Farm Arena, series 1–1.

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Wednesday–Thursday pre-dawn: consider Orionid meteor viewing after moonset if skies stay clear.

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Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m.: Piedmont Park Cemeterium terrarium and 3D-printed decorations.

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Thursday, 6–9 p.m.: free Callanwolde ceramics opening reception.

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Friday, October 23: iPhone Duo store demos begin; compare it with a Pro Max.

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Friday, 8 p.m.: World Series Game 1, Rays at Brewers, on FOX.

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Friday/Saturday: High Museum Everyday Moments photo walk; check registration.

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Anytime: compare Pandia and Quick Peek on a copy of a Wake Up JSON package.

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Anytime: inspect TorchNeuron public beta before considering a bounded AWS benchmark.

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October 28, 1 p.m. ET: Apple's Pro and Tell event; wait for actual specs.