Chronopin: upcoming release dates, events and other important dates

The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announces the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine from Wallenbergsalen in the Nobel Forum, opening Nobel week. The announcement is broadcast live and the laureates are usually telephoned only minutes beforehand.

On the first Monday in October the Supreme Court hears Suncor and ExxonMobil's bid to end Boulder's state-law suit seeking climate-change damages. The ruling will decide whether federal law blocks more than two dozen similar suits by cities, counties and states.

Detective Charlie Hudson, a cunning Major Crimes detective for the St. John's Police Department, teams up with an unusual partner – Rex, a former-K9 German Shepherd, whose heightened senses keep Charlie hot on the trail of his suspects. Together, they investigate puzzling crimes, from a kidnapping which reveals a much larger conspiracy at play to an art theft murder which runs deep into the world of high society. With Charlie's deft detective work and Rex's keen canine senses, this crime-fighting pair is unstoppable. The premiere, "The Man in the Hoodie": Detective Mark Hudson and K9 Rex probe a pro wrestler's murder before a charity event. They explore wrestling rivalries, grudges, and backstage conflicts to catch the killer and save an animal shelter. Season 9 starts on Citytv.

The Coalition's origin-story prequel to the original Gears of War launches worldwide on October 6 at 8am Pacific on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Steam, day one with Game Pass, with Premium Edition early access from October 1. The standard edition costs $69.99.

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it's a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant, whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, leads this troupe of colorful personalities. Rounding out the team are Anthony DiNozzo, an ex-homicide detective whose instincts in the field are unparalleled and whose quick wit and humorous take on life make him a team favorite; the youthful and energetic forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, a talented scientist whose sharp mind matches her Goth style and eclectic tastes; Caitlin Todd, an ex-Secret Service Agent; and Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate whose brilliance with computers far overshadows his insecurities in the field; Assisting the team is medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard, who knows it all because he's seen it all, and he's not afraid to let you know. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties. The premiere, "Wayward Son": While dealing with the fallout from the shooting involving McGee's son, the team investigates a mysterious new threat to the Secretary of the Navy and receives help from an unexpected source: Tony DiNozzo, newly arrived in D.C. to open a satellite office of his private security firm. Season 24 starts on CBS.

Satya Nadella, Pavan Davuluri and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang take the stage in San Francisco at 10 AM PT for Microsoft's first major Windows event in more than two years, billed as a conversation on "how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC." Pricing and availability for the RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra are expected.

Arvo Animation's second season continues Desir Arman's return to his youth, armed with the memory of a magic-ravaged future he means to prevent.

C2C's second season of Reincarnated as a Sword continues the story of the sentient sword Teacher and the catgirl Fran as they journey together.