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Trump rallies Georgia Republicans as Senate and governor races tighten

Donald Trump is rallying in Dalton with Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson. Georgia is a key battleground in the midterm elections.

“President Trump is the unequivocal leader, best messenger, and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party”
Davis IngleWhite House spokesperson

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia says she failed California bar exam

Katie Zacharia acknowledged she did not pass the California bar exam after questions about her legal credentials. She also said she does not know how often she will brief reporters.

Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms

Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports alleged misconduct, including seeking a donor’s help with a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials.

Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterm elections

Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation. The raid, less than three weeks before the midterms, drew criticism from Omar and Democratic leaders.

Trump backs Dan Sullivan as Alaska Senate race tightens

Trump campaigned in Alaska for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who faces a close re-election contest against Democrat Mary Peltola. Some Republicans worry Trump’s support could hurt Sullivan.

Trump allies urge extraordinary action if midterms are called rigged

MAGA activists, including Trump’s childhood friend and Tina Peters, have urged him to consider martial law and other measures if they believe November’s midterm elections are rigged.

MAGA activists are urging President Donald Trump to consider martial law if they believe November’s midterm elections are rigged.

On a September 30 video call, Trump’s childhood friend Peter Ticktin said martial law would be needed and later suggested taking ballots and election equipment.

Tina Peters, a convicted election activist, joined the call and has promoted hand-marked paper ballots and manual recounts.

Other speakers suggested pausing the election or using federal powers to force states to change election procedures.

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Trump Administration Asks Court to Reassess Revolution Wind Approval

The Interior Department has asked a federal court to reconsider a key approval for Revolution Wind, an offshore wind farm already generating electricity off Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Green Oceans challenged Interior’s final approvals for Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind.

Revolution Wind began generating electricity.

Interior filed in court seeking to remand its approval of Revolution Wind’s construction and operations plan.

Ørsted installed the last of Revolution Wind’s 65 turbines.

News outlets reported on the administration’s request to reconsider the approval.

Ocasio-Cortez Gives $1 Million to Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million from her campaign to support Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, campaigning with him as progressives seek to show they can win over voters in Republican-leaning areas.

Campaigning location
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Senate nominee
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democrat
Campaigning ally
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Trump's accusation
Linked El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood

Trump cancels plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution

President Donald Trump has scrapped a plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan's execution to the public. Hasan is still scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3, 2026.

Supporters of livestreaming Opponents of livestreaming

Public access

Pete Hegseth had announced that the execution would be livestreamed to the public.

Survivors said broadcasting it could turn the execution into a spectacle.

Effect of a broadcast

Hegseth’s stated reasoning for the plan is not given in the articles.

Alonzo Lunsford warned that terrorist groups could use footage to recruit, and Julia Wilson raised concerns about mental health.

Trump says government leakers should be shot

At a campaign rally in Arizona, Donald Trump said government officials who leak information to the media should be shot. He linked the remarks to information about the 2025 US strikes on Iran.

World

Israeli settlers attack olive harvesters and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

Masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers near Abu Falah and injured Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine. Cars and olive trees were also set on fire, and Israeli forces are investigating the violence.

“Today I was brutally attacked”
Heidi LevineWashington Post photojournalist

Firefighters Capture Suspected Blood Python at Incheon Mountain Trail

Firefighters captured a suspected blood python at a trail entrance on Incheon’s Cheonmasan mountain and handed it to a local animal hospital. Officials think it may have escaped or been abandoned.

China urges Israel to reverse West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisis

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel should halt and reverse West Bank settlement expansion and open access routes into Gaza.

Child Sexual Abuse Charges Against Timothy Busfield Dismissed

Charges against actor and director Timothy Busfield in New Mexico were dismissed. He had pleaded not guilty to allegations involving sexual contact with a child actor.

Six Flags Over Georgia to reopen after fatal roller coaster fall

The park will reopen Friday, but the Goliath coaster will remain closed as authorities investigate the death of Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem. His family has questioned whether it could have been prevented.

Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett calls for UN reform as she seeks top post

The Guyanese UN envoy says the organization needs major reforms as she competes to succeed António Guterres. She says not choosing a woman would send a negative signal on equality.

White House reportedly ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine’s military

Reuters says an order to restrict Starlink access for Ukraine’s military came from within the White House. The limits disrupted drone operations, and service was later restored in some areas.

An order to restrict Starlink for Ukraine’s military reportedly came from within the White House, according to Reuters, citing US and Western officials.

The restrictions took effect on October 14 and limited connected equipment to speeds of 100 miles per hour.

The limits disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, including strikes and efforts to intercept Russian attack drones.

Ukraine relies on Starlink, a satellite internet service run by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, for military communications and drone control.

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Rose West has emergency evacuation plan as health reportedly worsens

Rose West, 72, is reportedly too frail to evacuate HMP New Hall without help. Prison staff have prepared a plan to assist her in an emergency.

West was sentenced to life imprisonment for murders committed with her husband Fred.

Fred West died by suicide while awaiting trial.

Rose West was transferred to HMP New Hall from Low Newton prison.

Reports said West had a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan because of her deteriorating health.

Ancient shipwreck off Türkiye may date back about 4,500 years

Archaeologists found pottery jars off Kekova Island that may date to the Early Bronze Age. Researchers say the wreck could be the oldest known, but its age is not confirmed.

Location
Near Kekova Island, Antalya province, southern Türkiye
Estimated age
About 4,500 to 4,700 years
Pottery date range
2700–2400 BC, according to New Scientist
Cargo
Around 30 storage jars, according to New Scientist

Pope Leo urges Putin to allow aid and evacuations in Oleshky

Pope Leo called on Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, so aid can reach residents and civilians can leave safely.

Russia Ukraine

Responsibility for the crisis

Putin blamed Ukraine for the humanitarian situation in Oleshky.

Ukrainian sources said Russia had not confirmed whether it would proceed with an evacuation mission.

Control of evacuation conditions

The Kremlin said it supported the Vatican’s intention to help keep residents safe and deliver supplies.

Ukraine had prepared an evacuation mission, with the Red Cross ready to participate and Ukrainian forces prepared to observe a ceasefire.

Ukraine competes with energy costs and budget dispute at EU summit

At a Brussels summit, European leaders are weighing support for Ukraine amid tensions with the US, rising energy prices and a dispute over the EU budget.

Business

AI debt worries drive sharp sell-off in technology stocks

Investors sold technology shares as concerns grew that debt-funded AI data centre projects may be costly to finance and repay. CoreWeave, a heavily indebted computing provider, was among the hardest hit.

“CoreWeave’s financial strength is improving every day”
Jensen HuangNvidia CEO

Character.AI files for bankruptcy as losses and legal claims mount

The US chatbot company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to a proposed asset sale to Disney. State attorneys general are seeking protections for users’ data, including children’s conversations.

GlobalFoundries plans two chip plants in New York with Japanese financing

GlobalFoundries will build and operate two semiconductor plants in Malta, New York, with up to US$21 billion in Japanese investment under a US-Japan agreement.

US imposes $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America

The US Treasury imposed a $1.2 billion penalty on Bank of America over anti-money-laundering failures and sanctions violations. The bank also agreed to an $11.6 million sanctions settlement.

Dow and S&P 500 rise as investors move from AI stocks to healthcare

US stocks closed higher Thursday as investors shifted toward healthcare and consumer companies amid concerns about AI-related firms and rising interest rates.

Nasdaq slips as chip shares fall and investors assess bank earnings

US stocks ended mostly lower as chip shares extended their losses and investors weighed mixed results from major banks.

Fed chief says AI could boost growth but may push prices higher first

Kevin Warsh said AI investment could raise demand and inflation in the near term, while making economies more productive over time. He gave no signal on the Fed’s next rate decision.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said AI could reshape the U.S. and global economies at meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Bangkok.

He said the investment boom in AI is already adding to demand and could lift inflation in the near term.

Warsh expects AI to help raise productivity and wealth over time, but said the path will be uncertain and uneven.

The comments come as central banks face higher prices and have tightened monetary policy to fight inflation.

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Data center projects face permitting delays and community concerns

A major data center planned in New Mexico faces air-permit and pipeline disputes. In Kansas, a developer is offering residents utility and property tax credits as it plans a large site.

The New Mexico Supreme Court lifted its stay on consideration of Project Jupiter’s state air permit application.

CBS News reported that Digital Realty was offering De Soto households utility and property tax credits.

The Santa Fe New Mexican published emails indicating independent emissions modeling found greater pollution than the developers had predicted.

Oracle said it would try to reduce emissions from the site by more than 30%.

US inflation reaches 3.7% as gasoline prices jump

US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September, above forecasts. Higher gasoline prices drove more than half of the monthly increase.

Annual inflation
3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August
Monthly CPI increase
0.6% in September
Gasoline prices
Up 9.1%; accounted for more than half of the monthly inflation increase
Core inflation
0.3% monthly increase; annual rate rose to 2.6%

Apple and Nvidia pledged $25 million each for Trump’s White House ballroom

Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million toward President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. Private donations reported for the project total $333 million.

White House and project supporters Critics and watchdogs

Purpose

The administration says the facility is needed for national security and describes the renovations as long overdue.

Critics question the project’s transparency, donor influence and adherence to oversight and ethics norms.

Funding and disclosure

The White House said it would not release donor information and said the donors represent a wide array of American companies.

Critics and lawmakers have sought information about private donors and raised concerns about possible influence on policy and federal contracts.

East Wing demolition

Trump says the ballroom will include security features such as bomb shelters and defenses against drones and missiles.

Preservationists and opponents say Trump exceeded his authority by demolishing the historic East Wing.

Apple closes above $5 trillion valuation for the first time

Apple closed at a $5.005 trillion market value, becoming the second company to finish a trading day above $5 trillion, after Nvidia.

Science & Tech

Tesla shows Roadster prototype performing brief airborne stunts in Texas

Elon Musk unveiled a long-delayed Tesla Roadster prototype at a SpaceX site in Texas, where it performed short airborne stunts. Tesla says production is planned for 2028.

“Success is not guaranteed”
Elon MuskTesla CEO

Waymo begins Toronto preparations, targeting passenger service in 2028

Ontario has approved Waymo to join its autonomous-vehicle pilot program. The company will map Toronto streets and test its vehicles before aiming to carry passengers in 2028.

Cybersecurity incident disrupts Ahold Delhaize grocery services

Ahold Delhaize took some systems offline after identifying a cybersecurity issue, disrupting websites, apps and online orders at grocery brands in the U.S. and Europe. Its stores remain open.

Researchers link Israeli ad firm to spyware attacks on Al Jazeera devices

Researchers say Discover-Tech ads helped deliver Candiru spyware to at least 45 Al Jazeera devices in 2024 and 2025. Google and other ad platforms have cut ties with the company.

Chinese-linked group exploited BeyondTrust flaw before patch was released

Armory Castle used a zero-day flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support appliances for espionage from August. BeyondTrust released a patch on October 8 and urged customers to install it.

Albert Heijn restores some systems after detecting suspicious hacker traffic

Albert Heijn detected suspicious traffic from servers in several countries and shut down some systems. Stores are being restocked as the company begins a controlled restart.

Online orders for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo pushed to late January

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is still due in stores on October 23, but online orders for every configuration now have estimated delivery dates in late January 2027.

Apple opened preorders for its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, on Friday.

Delivery estimates for every configuration moved to late January 2027 in less than an hour, although early preorder customers may receive phones from October 23.

The delay affects online orders across all colors, storage sizes and carriers.

The Duo is Apple's first foldable phone, with a shorter, wider design, and starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage.

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Ukraine says military Starshield service has been restored

Ukraine says military Starshield access is operational again after speed restrictions and instability disrupted service. The Defense Ministry is still investigating what caused the restrictions.

SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink without warning, disrupting some Ukrainian military operations.

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry source said Starshield service while moving had been restored and remained operational.

Fires surge in Brazil’s Amazonas state as smoke affects residents

Fires in Brazil’s Amazonas state surged in early October, with smoke affecting health and daily life. Authorities suspect deliberate burning and have stepped up firefighting and investigations.

Emergency areas
36 municipalities in Amazonas
October fires
1,679 in the first two weeks of October 2026
Increase
253% compared with the same period in 2025
Ibama deployment
Four water-bombing aircraft, two helicopters and 290 firefighters

Eight US states sue OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT harms

Eight states accuse OpenAI of misleading consumers about ChatGPT’s safety and exposing users, including children, to harm. They seek court-ordered safeguards and other restrictions.

The suing states OpenAI

Alleged harm

The states say ChatGPT has encouraged self-harm and violence, reinforced delusions and provided dangerous advice.

OpenAI says it has built safety protections into ChatGPT, including age-specific measures.

Consumer protection

The states allege OpenAI misled users about the chatbot’s safety and violated consumer protection laws.

OpenAI says it is reviewing misaligned models and is committed to working with states on AI policies.

Astronomers identify a white dwarf that appears green

Researchers say the white dwarf WD J1330+6435 appears chartreuse green because sodium in its atmosphere absorbs orange light. The study also finds white dwarfs can appear in several other colors.

Sports

College Football Playoff reportedly set to expand to 24 teams in 2027

Power Four conference officials are reportedly nearing a deal to expand the College Football Playoff from 12 teams to 24 in 2027. The format’s full details have not been announced.

“You tell advertisers that if you want to be in our Playoff inventory, you have to take some of the regular season and you sell it as a package”
Patrick Crakesmedia consultant and former Fox Sports senior vice president

Falcons expect Michael Penix Jr. to start against Bears if injury allows

Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski said quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is feeling better and is expected to start against Chicago on Sunday, provided he has no setbacks.

Lamar Jackson misses practice as Ravens weigh Week 6 return

Jackson did not practice Wednesday as he recovers from a sprained ankle, but he has a realistic chance to play against the Browns on Sunday.

Sam Darnold blames himself after Seahawks lose to Broncos in overtime

Darnold threw two fourth-quarter interceptions in Seattle’s 17-14 overtime loss to Denver and said he must protect the ball better.

Broncos beat Seahawks in overtime as Fitzpatrick criticizes Bo Nix

Denver beat Seattle in overtime, but quarterback Bo Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards. Ryan Fitzpatrick called his performance inadequate and criticized his effort.

Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime

Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.

Eagles add Joe Milton as Jalen Hurts sits out with blood clot

Philadelphia signed quarterback Joe Milton from Dallas’s practice squad after ruling Jalen Hurts out for Week 6. Tanner McKee is set to start against Carolina.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Week 6 because of a blood clot in his calf, and the team has not said when he can return.

The Eagles signed Joe Milton from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, placing him on their active roster.

Tanner McKee is expected to start against the Carolina Panthers, with Milton and rookie Cole Payton also available at quarterback.

McKee said he is ready for the chance, which would be his first regular-season start outside games played after the Eagles had secured a postseason place.

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Broncos beat Seahawks 17-14 in overtime after late interception

Denver beat Seattle 17-14 at home in overtime on Thursday. Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold to set up Will Lutz’s winning field goal.

Jason Myers kicked a field goal to give Seattle the lead.

Denver scored touchdowns on drives finished by JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

Seattle scored a touchdown and converted a two-point attempt, then Myers kicked a 34-yard field goal to tie the game.

Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Darnold, and Will Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal to win for Denver.

Caleb Williams says he had a serious hamstring tear, status for Sunday unclear

The Chicago Bears quarterback says he suffered a serious hamstring tear and has not decided whether he can play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Injury
Serious hamstring tear, according to Williams
Games missed
Three
Injury game
Bears lost 9-3 to the Minnesota Vikings
Next opponent
Atlanta Falcons

Tyreek Hill seeks NFL return as teams weigh injury and league investigation

Tyreek Hill's agent says the wide receiver is in talks with several NFL teams. A civil jury found Hill liable for two battery claims, and the NFL investigation is ongoing.

Lakeeta Vaccaro Tyreek Hill

Allegations

Vaccaro alleged Hill abused her and described incidents in which he allegedly pulled her hair.

Hill mostly denied the allegations, calling them false.

Jury verdict

The jury found Hill liable for two battery claims and awarded Vaccaro $500,000.

The jury found Hill not liable for the eight remaining claims.

Rams' Alaric Jackson suspended two games for punching Bills player

The NFL suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games after he punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win. Jackson can appeal the suspension.

Entertainment

Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell a new story in the same world

CD Projekt Red says its live-action Cyberpunk movie with Paramount Pictures will be set in the Cyberpunk world but will not retell the game's story. Cast and crew details remain limited.

“At this point, we can only say that we definitely don’t want to make a film adaptation of the game”
Michał NowakowskiCD Projekt Red CEO

Rockstar releases launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar released a launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, featuring Jason and Lucia. The game is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

itsKatchii Faces Questions Over Alleged Slur in Livestream Clip

A clip from Twitch streamer itsKatchii’s October 13 livestream appears to capture a racial slur while she sang. The full recording, her intent and any Twitch action remain unconfirmed.

Kevin Atwater leaves Chicago P.D. to build a life with his family

After becoming a father, Atwater decides to leave Chicago P.D.’s Intelligence Unit and move with Tasha and their son to Atlanta, where he may teach at the police academy.

Drunken Goddess Reflux cancels public demo over AI copycat fears

Developer Alliance Arts has canceled the game’s planned public demo, citing fears that its content could help others make AI-assisted copies. It will hold limited-access online sessions instead.

Bruno Guillon takes time off after sudden sound spike on Fun Radio

A sudden volume spike in Bruno Guillon’s earpiece during a live Fun Radio broadcast on 15 October hurt his ears. The morning team was absent the next day as he took time to recover.

Peter Rice to Lead Netflix Content and Stay on as LA28 Ceremonies Producer

Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria as Netflix’s content chief from October 26. He will also remain executive producer of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.

Peter Rice will take over as Netflix’s chief content officer on October 26, replacing Bela Bajaria, who is leaving the company.

Rice, a former Fox and Disney executive, will oversee Netflix’s movies and shows.

He will also remain executive producer of the LA28 ceremonies, which he was appointed to lead in 2025.

LA28 chair Casey Wasserman said Rice’s vision and advice would continue to shape the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with Brooklyn store raises questions about celebrity influence

Clarkson said a Brooklyn shop treated her as if she could not afford a mechanical bird. The store disputed her account, and its owners say it has faced angry messages and reviews.

Clarkson visited Art of Play in Brooklyn.

According to Just Jared, Clarkson posted about the incident on social media.

The store posted that the bird was not for sale and that staff had tried to find her an alternative.

The store’s owners said they received hateful messages and reviews, and that someone came to the store.

Kalanithi Maran invites Telangana chief minister to Chennai reception

Kalanithi Maran and his wife invited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to a November 21 reception in Chennai for their daughter Kavya Maran and music director Anirudh Ravichander.

Hosts
Kalanithi Maran and his wife
Invitees
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his wife
Reception date
November 21
Reception venue
Chennai

House House keeps Big Walk off Xbox in support of BDS boycott

The Australian studio says Big Walk will not come to Xbox while Microsoft or Xbox remain targets of the Palestinian-led BDS boycott. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya cast as leads in Fourth Wing series

Esther McGregor will play Violet Sorrengail and Emilio Sakraya will play Xaden Riorson in Prime Video’s adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ fantasy novel.

Health

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome

The Vatican said tests during surgery confirmed lung cancer in Pope Leo XIV. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and the operation had no complications.

“Der untere Lungenlappen des rechten Lungenflügels wurde entfernt. Die histologische Untersuchung bestätigte die Diagnose eines Lungenkarzinoms, wie nach vorherigen Tests vermutet.”
Stefano Margaritorathoracic surgeon who operated on the pope

Diabetes risk changes fastest in first 90 days of antipsychotic treatment

A study found blood sugar and weight rose fastest in the first 90 days after starting second-generation antipsychotics, prompting researchers to recommend early monitoring.

Cause of Siberian lab worker’s fatal pneumonia remains unknown

A researcher at a Siberian anti-plague institute died after developing severe pneumonia. Russian authorities say tests found no dangerous pathogens, but have not publicly identified the cause.

Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 9,000 confirmed cases

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths. Fear of infection is also keeping some women and children from routine healthcare.

EU medicines panel recommends daraxonrasib for advanced pancreatic cancer

The EMA’s medicines committee recommended daraxonrasib for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer after earlier treatment. The European Commission must make the final EU authorisation decision.

Pietro Lombardi reports severe vision loss in his right eye

The singer says vision in his right eye has fallen to 40% as his cornea has thinned. He is due to seek care at an eye clinic in Cologne.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case in close relative of first patient

A 39-year-old man in Kenya tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola after developing symptoms while in quarantine. The case has renewed attention on contact tracing and readiness outside Nairobi.

Kenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case on October 14, involving a 39-year-old man who is a close family member of the first patient.

He developed symptoms while in quarantine and under daily monitoring, and was transferred for care.

The first patient had travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Uganda to Nairobi, where he died on October 5.

Health officials are tracing and monitoring contacts linked to the cases.

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ACOG updates menopause treatment guidance, backing more options

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated its menopause guidance, supporting hormone therapy and highlighting nonhormonal treatments for symptoms such as hot flashes and insomnia.

The Women's Health Initiative suggested hormone replacement therapy increased risks including heart disease, breast cancer, stroke and pulmonary embolism.

ACOG's previous menopause treatment guidelines had last been updated.

The FDA approved fezolinetant to treat hot flashes.

Elinzanetant was approved.

ACOG released its updated menopause treatment guidance.

TK chief proposes replacing Germany’s public and private health insurance systems

Techniker Krankenkasse chief Jens Baas wants to replace Germany’s public and private health insurance systems with one that combines features of both.

TK membership
More than 12 million insured people
Proposal date
16 October 2026
Public insurance feature
No selection of members based on risk
Private insurance feature
Greater theoretical freedom to arrange contracts with doctors, hospitals and therapists

HHS sends plan to ease pharmacy access to some peptides for White House review

The Department of Health and Human Services has sent the White House a plan that could let specialty pharmacies temporarily produce some peptides, despite concerns about their safety and effectiveness.

FDA staff scientists External FDA advisers

Safety and effectiveness

Staff scientists said the peptides had not been studied enough to establish their safety and effectiveness.

Advisers recommended dropping restrictions on six of the seven peptides considered.

Compounding restrictions

The FDA had listed BPC-157 and more than a dozen other injectable peptides as too risky for pharmacy compounding.

Advisers recommended easing restrictions on most of the peptides reviewed.

Conad recalls a Piacersi egg-white batch over Salmonella risk

Conad recalled 500-gram packs of Piacersi egg white, batch K657113, after Salmonella was detected. Customers can return the product for a replacement or refund.