The Edition · Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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Invincible VS Adds Agent Spider in Winter 2026

Quarter Up’s fighting game Invincible VS will expand its roster this winter with the addition of Agent Spider, a character based on Marvel’s Spider‑Man. The update, slated for December 2026, will also bring new cosmetics, an arena, quality‑of‑life tweaks and a fresh ranked season. Agent Spider, voiced by Josh Keaton, will debut in the post‑launch DLC, though he will not be playable until the game’s third season. The character’s inclusion follows a crossover comic where Mark Grayson’s Invincible meets the Marvel Spider‑Man, adding a familiar face for fans. Invincible VS, released on April 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, already boasts a mature rating and competitive 3‑v‑3 tag‑team format. The game’s roadmap also announced the arrival of Angstrom Levy, a new fighter, but Agent Spider’s announcement has taken center stage. With the DLC set to launch alongside the new arena and cosmetics, players can look forward to fresh content and strategic depth in the upcoming winter update.

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Sports & Health · TechRadar

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UK Workforce Health Cost £241bn Annually

New Vitality research estimates that sickness in the UK workforce costs the economy £241 billion a year, about 8 % of GDP or £7,000 per worker. The figure rises when employees come to work while ill, as they are less productive and unable to perform at full capacity. The study, part of Vitality's Global Health Index 2026, also found that 80 % of Gen Z respondents reported serious psychological distress, and one‑third of young women showed symptoms of depression. Mental‑health risk was linked to an average loss of 30 days of productivity per person each year, according to the research. Only about 30 % of UK employers offer counseling or mental‑health support, leaving a gap that could be closed to reduce the £241 billion cost. Vitality CEO Neville Koopowitz urged businesses to measure and address employee wellbeing, warning that AI‑driven productivity challenges could worsen the problem if ignored. The findings suggest that investing in workplace mental‑health services could turn a £241 billion loss into a productivity gain for employers.

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