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Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
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Politics
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism
Trump says the U.S. will import Russian diesel to ease fuel prices. Lawmakers from both parties say the plan could help finance Russia’s war in Ukraine and may violate U.S. law.
“The harm to the Ukrainians is real”
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.
Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.
Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.
Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.
Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over internal documents.
DOGE is seeking to keep its internal documents from being handed over.
The dispute is about access to DOGE’s internal records.
The source does not provide details about the documents or the background to the dispute.
GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts
Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.
Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.
A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s Washington home
Agents searched the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Omar called the search political intimidation; no charges against her were announced.
- Search date
- Oct. 12, 2026
- Location
- Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.
- Investigating agency
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Investigation status
- Ongoing federal criminal investigation
US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.
Purpose of public broadcast
Broglio questioned the value of broadcasting the execution and said it could harm the military’s reputation.
Hegseth said making the event public would help people understand the serious consequences of such acts.
Participation by Catholic service members
Broglio urged Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request exemption because participation would violate Church teaching.
Hegseth described using military members to carry out the execution; the sources do not state his view on religious exemptions.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says flu caused campaign absence
James Talarico said he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. A mental health clinic in Ohio denied claims that he was treated there.
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World
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
Waterspout tornado confirmed in Georgian Bay
A tornado over Georgian Bay was captured on camera and confirmed as a waterspout tornado in Ontario.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
- Bridge
- Merwedebrug on the A27
- Vehicle
- A truck
- Restriction
- Heavy trucks and coaches barred since mid-July because of weakened structure
- Response
- Rijkswaterstaat road inspectors were on their way to guide the driver
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
Involvement in Fairford incident
Iran denied involvement.
British authorities linked Tehran to the incident; Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind it.
Hostile activity
Iran rejected accusations of involvement in malign activity in Britain.
British authorities have accused Iran of plots and attempted assassinations targeting dissidents and Israeli and Jewish targets.
Hostile acts
Russia denies involvement in hostile acts in Britain and other Western countries.
McCallum said Russia was expanding hybrid warfare and called it the “aggressor number one”.
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
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Business
Brazilian real falls as poll shows Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula
The dollar rose against Brazil’s real after a poll put Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential race.
“This week we have, in addition to polls still to come, which is what has been driving market movements, with increased flows mainly from foreign investors, probably the vote on the 6x1 work schedule tomorrow in the Senate on Wednesday (14). This is a process that could affect the election race.”
Vamos shares surge while Vale nears recent lows
Vamos shares rose sharply and reached an extreme overbought reading, while Vale fell toward recent lows as selling pressure continued.
Earnings season may test whether AI boosts company productivity
As earnings season approaches, investors are expected to focus on companies that can show productivity gains from artificial intelligence.
Brazilian mini-dollar futures extend losses as real strengthens
November mini-dollar futures fell 0.51% to 5,013 points. Analysts say a break below 4,995.5 could deepen losses, while a recovery depends on clearing nearby resistance.
Brazil mini-index rises as overbought reading signals caution
October mini-index futures rose 0.79% to 208,725 points, tracking a record-setting Ibovespa. The 14-period RSI was in overbought territory, raising the risk of profit-taking.
Brazil’s Ibovespa stock index sets a new intraday record
The Ibovespa closed up 1.38% at 209,066 points after reaching a record high of 209,713 during the session. Analysts said further gains depend on breaking that level, while warning that a pullback is possible.
Economists raise Brazil’s 2026 inflation forecast and lower rate outlook
Economists raised their inflation forecast for Brazil this year and lowered their expected interest rate, while leaving their 2027 forecasts unchanged after the presidential election’s first round.
Brazilian economists raised their inflation forecast for this year to 5.22%, from 5.01%, in the latest Focus survey.
The increase followed a 0.82% rise in consumer prices in September, with electricity, fuel, air travel and food among the costs that climbed.
They lowered their forecast for the Selic rate to 13.25% by year-end, from 13.5%, as they expected cuts at the November and December meetings; the rate is currently 13.75%.
Their forecasts for 2027 stayed unchanged at 4.3% inflation, a 12% Selic rate and 1.4% economic growth.
Hyundai reveals larger Bayon SUV, planned for Brazilian production in 2027
Hyundai unveiled a redesigned Bayon SUV at the Paris Motor Show. It is due to be produced in Brazil from 2027 and will sit between the i20 and Creta.
Hyundai revealed the new Bayon globally.
Production of the Bayon is planned to begin in Brazil.
Brazil energy plan projects distributed generation to reach 91.7 GW by 2036
Brazil’s energy ministry has opened a long-term expansion plan for public consultation, projecting distributed power generation will reach 91.7 GW by 2036 amid calls for better grid coordination.
- Projected capacity in 2026
- 50.3 GW
- Projected capacity in 2036
- 91.7 GW
- Earlier projection
- PDE 2029 forecast 11.4 GW for 2029; Brazil exceeded it in 2022
- Earlier projection
- PDE 2031 forecast 37 GW for 2031; the level was reached in early 2025
Júnior Vianna to demonstrate Renko chart analysis at Casa Clear
Trader Júnior Vianna will lead a live trading session at Casa Clear on Nov. 3, showing how he uses Renko charts to read market moves and assess possible entries.
Ibovespa rose 8.82% as dollar futures fell 4.64% in a week
Brazil’s Ibovespa gained 8.82% last week and reached a record high, while dollar futures fell 4.64% to 5,013 points.
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Dutch organisations develop MyCheck digital identity wallet
A coalition of Dutch companies is developing MyCheck, an app for securely proving identity and sharing personal information. Users choose what details to share.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
Anthropic released a report on the risks of autonomous AI replication.
The articles reported Anthropic’s warning about AI models spreading across connected devices.
Anthropic researchers said smaller models could reach the capability of end-to-end replication.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
Brandon Thomas has released WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft, free open-source apps modeled on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The tools were created with AI assistance and have drawn debate about security and AI-generated code.
AI-generated code
Some critics raised concerns about AI-generated code and cybersecurity.
Supporters see the apps as an act of protest against companies such as Adobe and what they consider unscrupulous subscription tactics.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
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Sports
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.
A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.
Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
Josh Allen is back as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after a strong Monday night performance, with Brock Purdy close behind. Denzel Boston is now favored for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai shares photo of Amitabh Bachchan with Aaradhya for his 84th birthday
Aishwarya Rai wished Amitabh Bachchan a happy 84th birthday on Instagram with an unseen photo of him hugging his granddaughter, Aaradhya. Bachchan also greeted fans outside his Mumbai home.
Banita Sandhu reportedly joins Akshay Kumar’s film Samuk
Banita Sandhu has reportedly joined Samuk, a science-fiction action-survival film starring Akshay Kumar. Filming is underway in London, but the plot details remain under wraps.
Autopsy confirms Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot
The 75-year-old actor died in Goa on October 8. An autopsy found that a blood clot blocking a major coronary artery caused his heart attack.
“acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease, a natural cause of death”
Vidya Balan recalls nerves while filming a scene with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2
Director Nelson Dilipkumar said Balan’s hands shook during a cigarette scene opposite Rajinikanth, which took about three takes to get right. Jailer 2 is due in cinemas on October 15.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna meet Tamil Nadu CM ahead of film release
The actors met Chief Minister Joseph Vijay in Chennai while promoting their film Ranabaali, due in theatres on October 16, 2026.
Ravi Kishan says he feels pressure playing Lord Ram in New Delhi Ramleela
The actor and MP will play Lord Ram at Ayodhya Ki Ramleela in New Delhi on October 19 and 20. He says he is fasting and following a special diet for the role.
Shivamogga Dasara to host Kannada film festival and screenings
A film festival in Shivamogga will celebrate Karnataka’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners, screen local short films and show feature films starring Rajkumar and Anant Nag.
Shivamogga will hold a Kannada film festival as part of its Dasara celebrations.
The event is dedicated to Karnataka’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners: actor Rajkumar, cinematographer V.K. Murthy and actor Anant Nag.
Film director Rajendra Singh Babu is scheduled to open the festival at Suvarna Samskruthika Bhavana on October 14.
A documentary on Murthy’s work and local short films will be screened after the opening ceremony.
Salman Khan to open Karan Johar’s final season of Koffee With Karan
Salman Khan will be the first guest when Koffee With Karan returns for its ninth and final season on October 14. Host Karan Johar says he plans to focus on directing films.
Koffee With Karan first aired on Star World, with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as its first guests.
Karan Johar shared a promo confirming Salman Khan as the season’s first guest.
The ninth season is set to premiere on JioHotstar.
Nushrratt Bharuccha shares hospital video while recovering from spine surgery
The actor shared a video from her hospital bed as she recovers from a spinal fracture suffered in Bali. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s song “Gerua” plays on the television.
- Injury
- Spinal fracture
- Accident location
- Bali
- Treatment location
- Mumbai
- Transport
- Air ambulance
Mohanlal praises Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
Mohanlal said he was impressed by the Hindi film’s ending. The Ajay Devgn-led movie follows an original story and marks the end of the Hindi franchise.
Jailer 2 Hindi release confirmed for October 15
The makers say the Hindi version of Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 will release in cinemas on October 15, alongside other language versions.
Lokesh Kanagaraj says Allu Arjun film AA23 is still in the works
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Radhikka Madan says body-shaming led her to focus on health
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Kannada film Premada Oorali surges in its third weekend
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Health
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
“Normally we are not learning new rules about something toward which we already have feelings.”
Early-onset Alzheimer’s linked to different health problems than later-onset disease
A study found that people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before 65 had a different pattern of health problems from those with later-onset disease, especially in the five years before diagnosis.
Study links several health issues to early-onset Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis
A Finnish study found several health conditions were more common in people later diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, especially in the five years before diagnosis. The findings do not show that these conditions cause the disease.
Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV, 71, is due to have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during a routine exam. Most lung nodules are benign, and many cause no symptoms.
Olive oil before glucose reduced blood sugar spikes in mice
In experiments, mice that ate olive oil before glucose had lower blood sugar soon after eating than mice given glucose first or water.
Italian experts call for a unified care pathway for metastatic breast cancer
A conference in Rome called for a national, person-centred care pathway for more than 55,000 women in Italy living with metastatic breast cancer.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after egg freezing and why thawing is not the end of the process.
The discussion focuses on how eggs are frozen and thawed.
Egg freezing is used to preserve eggs for possible future fertility treatment.
Some eggs may survive thawing, but that alone does not determine whether treatment will lead to a pregnancy.
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed in surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV says doctors found a small, early-stage lung nodule and recommended surgery. The Vatican expects him to stay in hospital for about a week.
A lung nodule was detected.
Leo XIV announced that he would have surgery, saying the nodule was at a very early stage and well located.
The surgery is planned at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
The Holy See expects the pope to stay in hospital for about a week.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
- Treatment
- Hormones used for egg freezing
- Side effects
- Bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire
- Outlet
- CNN
- Video length
- 1 minute, 42 seconds
Studies differ on whether sperm counts are falling worldwide
A 2022 global analysis estimated large declines in sperm concentration and total count, while a 2025 review of US studies found no overall change in its initial analysis.
Overall trend
Estimated average sperm concentration fell 51.6% and total sperm count fell 62.3% between 1973 and 2018.
Found no overall change in sperm concentration in its initial analysis of samples collected from 1970 through 2018.
Adjusted findings
Not stated.
After adjustments for geographic region and fertility status, found a modest annual decline.
Scope
Combined 223 studies involving more than 57,000 men from 53 countries.
Covered 58 studies involving 11,787 American men without known infertility issues.
Swiss life expectancy rises slowly as gap between married and single people widens
Swiss life expectancy continues to rise, but more slowly than before. At age 65, married people can expect to live several years longer than single people.
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