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Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart home hub
Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub with a display for device controls, calls and media. Pre-orders begin today, and it goes on sale November 13.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
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.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
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.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
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.
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Politics
Trump’s Russian diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism in Congress
Trump says he struck a deal with Putin to import Russian diesel to lower U.S. fuel prices. Lawmakers say it could support Russia’s war in Ukraine and violate U.S. law.
“The harm to the Ukrainians is real”
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.
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.
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws bipartisan criticism
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to help ease high fuel prices, but seven senators say the plan conflicts with a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports.
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.
Trump says he may meet North Korea's Kim in November
Trump said he may meet Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes stops in Manila and Shenzhen. No meeting has been confirmed.
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.
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress from Minnesota.
The Justice Department said the search was carried out under a court-authorised warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but did not name Omar or explain the investigation.
News reports linked the search to a fraud inquiry about immigration paperwork filed by Omar’s late father when she was a child; officials have not confirmed that link.
Omar, who came to the United States from Somalia as a child, said the search was an attempt to target political opponents.
Elon Musk gives more than $276 million to Republican groups since July
Musk has donated more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor of the 2026 midterm elections. The largest share went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates.
Musk said he planned to do less political spending in the future.
Musk gave more than $276 million to Republican groups.
News outlets reported the newly disclosed donations, ahead of a federal filing deadline.
Political committees are due to report their third-quarter finances.
Republicans face elections as they seek to hold their congressional majorities.
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.
- Funding raised
- At least $500 million
- Former staffers identified
- At least two dozen
- DOGE operating period
- January 20 to July 4, 2025
- DOGE claimed savings
- $215 billion
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.
Tillis says Trump’s Russian diesel deal may break the law
Senator Thom Tillis says Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel may violate US law. Tillis says the move could affect his support for year-end funding.
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World
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
“We heard a loud noise that sounded like ocean waves, but really loud,”
Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
Storms are expected across parts of south-central Brazil on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 90 km/h and heavy rain forecast in Paraná.
Teenager wakes in coffin during family wake in Guatemala
Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, 15, began moving during her wake in El Jocote, Guatemala, after her family believed she had died. She had not been examined by a doctor.
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 but threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast
Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 3 as it moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Authorities issued high alerts and closed Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily.
Brazilian law allows protective orders based on a woman’s account
Brazil’s Maria da Penha Law allows women seeking urgent protection from property-related abuse to request protective measures without first presenting a full set of evidence or hiring a lawyer.
South Korea plans $300,000 in aid for quake-hit Panama
South Korea plans to provide Panama with $300,000 in humanitarian aid after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake damaged homes, schools and health facilities.
Hurricane Simón forecast to reach Sinaloa as a Category 1 storm
Simón is forecast to reach the Mazatlán area on Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. Authorities have issued alerts as it moves toward Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Hurricane Simón is moving northwest across the Pacific coast of Mexico and was a Category 3 storm near Jalisco on Monday, October 12.
The National Meteorological Service forecasts that it will weaken and reach the Mazatlán area in Sinaloa as a Category 1 hurricane around midnight on Thursday, October 15.
Heavy rain and dangerous waves are expected in southern Sinaloa and northern Nayarit on Wednesday.
The storm has already caused damage in Guerrero and Colima, including flooding, landslides and damage to homes and businesses.
Gang kidnaps three officials in Morelos to secure member's release
Pueblos Unidos seized three officials in Morelos after authorities detained a senior gang member. Officials released the suspect, and the gang later freed the three employees.
The attorney-general’s office arrested a Pueblos Unidos member in a raid targeting extortion.
Pueblos Unidos seized three office employees and held them hostage.
The office released the detained suspect to protect its staff.
The gang released all three employees; one was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound and was stable.
Argentina asks international tribunal to halt UK-authorized oil activity near Falklands
Argentina has asked an international tribunal to halt British-authorized hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands, which Britain controls and Argentina claims.
- Tribunal
- International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- Filing date
- October 13, 2026
- Target area
- Northern Falklands Basin continental shelf
- Territory
- The UK controls the Falkland Islands, which Argentina claims
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
10-year-old girl dies after drowning at water park in Ceará
A 10-year-old girl died after drowning at a water park in the interior of Ceará on Sunday. Staff treated her at the site and took her to hospital, where she died.
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Business
Career experts say taking stress leave need not harm future job prospects
Two career experts advise a worker taking a two-month approved stress leave to prioritize recovery, protect medical privacy and focus on future goals when discussing a job change.
“A two-month leave should not become a two-year apology.”
Cineplex reports record September box office revenue of $45.1 million
Cineplex says it earned a record $45.1 million in box office revenue in September. The supplied information gives no further details.
Cineplex sets September box office record with $45.1 million in revenue
Cineplex says its September box office revenue reached $45.1 million, up from $37.7 million a year earlier. Its third-quarter revenue also set a record.
TC Energy completes Coastal GasLink investment deal with five First Nations
Five First Nations have gained an economic interest in the entity holding TC Energy’s stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline. A second Indigenous investment transaction is expected later this year.
Simplii Financial adds new account and app tools for self-directed customers
The CIBC-owned digital bank is launching a new account and testing app features for organizing money, covering some payments and linking to investing services.
RBC analyst sees strong finances for Canadian oil majors, cuts Cardinal rating
RBC’s Greg Pardy estimates four Canadian oil majors will generate $13.5-billion in third-quarter free funds flow and downgraded Cardinal Energy to sector perform.
CropPak launches custom cannabis packaging business in Canada and US
The Abbotsford, British Columbia, company has launched a website and factory-direct packaging business for cannabis growers and brands in Canada and the United States.
CropPak has launched a cannabis packaging business and website for growers and brands in Canada and the United States.
The company is based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and says its business is built specifically around the needs of cannabis producers.
It coordinates production, printing and shipping directly with manufacturers, using a factory-direct model.
Growers can explore custom formats, including printed bags, jars, tubes and child-resistant packaging.
Secur3D develops AI tools to flag possible misuse of digital assets
Secur3D says AssetSafe screens for possible misuse before digital assets go live, while its Sentry tool is in development to find unauthorized use after publication.
Secur3D announced that Sentry’s development coverage had expanded from 22 to 27 marketplace environments.
The company plans to prioritize continued Sentry development, further AssetSafe deployment and new customer engagements.
BNN Bloomberg published an article describing Secur3D’s products and commercial priorities.
Some young Canadians are reconsidering their U.S. investments
As tensions between Canada and the U.S. rise, some young Canadians are weighing whether to reduce their investments south of the border.
- Outlet
- Globe and Mail
- Published
- 2026-10-13 13:17 UTC
- Investor
- A millennial investor dramatically reduced his U.S. holdings
- Discussants
- Rob Carrick and financial planner Aravind Sithamparapillai
Montreal aging-products company expands U.S. operations amid trade disruption
Eugeria, a Montreal company selling products for people with dementia and their caregivers, opened a St. Louis office as Canada-U.S. trade tensions disrupted shipments and raised costs.
Fraudsters reportedly placed a six-figure trade in a TD cash account
A TD investor says fraudsters took over his cash account and bought more stock than its funds covered, highlighting how settlement rules can leave victims with debt.
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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 reportedly plans HomeView smart home hub for November
Apple is expected to unveil its Siri-focused HomeView display on October 13 and begin shipping it around mid-November. A new Apple TV and HomePod mini are also expected.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars
Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.
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.
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.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
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.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Incident identified
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Stores
- Remained open
- Other UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
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Sports
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime for Josh Allen’s first OT win
Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime after Josh Allen led a late drive and Tyler Bass kicked the winning field goal. It was Allen’s first career overtime victory.
“Guys kept chipping away, defense kept going out there making plays, special teams was big tonight”
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.
Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision
Tennessee coach Robert Saleh says Cam Ward will not be benched after the Titans fell to 0-5. His early numbers raise questions about whether the team may draft another quarterback in 2027.
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.
Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals
The Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills, leaving them 2-3 despite gaining 454 yards. Puka Nacua said the team must regroup and define its identity before hosting Arizona.
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.
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
Two Week 6 rankings assess the NFL after five weeks of the 2026 season.
One list keeps the San Francisco 49ers at No.
1, with the Kansas City Chiefs second and the Jacksonville Jaguars third.
The other ranking also puts the 49ers at the top and highlights the strength of the NFC West.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
Harrison injured his knee during Jacksonville’s 19-17 win over Philadelphia in London.
Reports said Harrison was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery, with his recovery timeline still uncertain.
Harrison is expected to have surgery when the Jaguars return from London.
The Jaguars are scheduled to play Houston at Wembley Stadium, with Walker Little expected to start at left tackle.
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.
- Suspension
- One game without pay
- Teams
- San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks
- Players involved
- Dre Greenlaw and Ernest Jones IV
- Game result
- San Francisco won 32-29
Rams' limited investment in special teams faces renewed scrutiny
After another overtime loss, coach Sean McVay again criticized the Rams' special teams. The team has ranked near the bottom in several measures of investment in that unit.
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
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Entertainment
Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
After Shane Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, former cast member Ego Nwodim responded with a gym selfie and a pointed caption.
“Whore reporting for duty”
Delta Goodrem to miss Strictly Icons Week with rib injury
Doctors have advised Delta Goodrem to rest after a rib injury, so she and dance partner Kai Widdrington will miss this week’s Strictly Come Dancing episode and receive a bye to next week.
Shane Gillis accidentally swears during live SNL sketch
Shane Gillis accidentally used an expletive during a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch while hosting Saturday Night Live on Oct. 10. The show later worked the slip into the sketch.
Big Brother Season 8 contestant Amber Siyavus dies at 46
Amber Siyavus, who competed on Big Brother in 2007, died in Las Vegas on October 9. The cause and manner of death are pending.
BBC says Strictly edits out slogans under its standard editorial policy
The BBC says it edited the “Protect the Dolls” slogan from rehearsal footage of Strictly contestant Bethany Antonia under its standard policy on slogans and branding. Viewers criticized the edit as censorship.
Roman Reigns and Joe Hendry vs. JD McDonagh set for WWE Raw
Roman Reigns is scheduled to appear on WWE Raw on Oct. 19, and Joe Hendry will face JD McDonagh in a singles match.
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on the TV drama Breaking Bad, has died at age 34.
His co-star Bryan Cranston shared a tribute, recalling that Mitte joined the show at 14 and grew into a skilled actor.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and was an advocate for greater inclusion and representation of disabled people.
He also worked with disability-focused organizations and led the Mitte Foundation, a nonprofit supporting awareness and inclusion.
RTL removes Unter Uns morning reruns ahead of planned end
RTL has replaced morning repeats of Unter Uns with Verklag mich doch!, but new episodes will continue in the afternoon until the soap’s planned end in March 2027.
RTL announced it would end production of “Unter uns” after more than 32 years.
RTL removed the morning reruns and scheduled “Verklag mich doch!” at 9:30 a.m.
The final episode of “Unter uns” is planned to air.
Hugh Grant backed out of replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men
Chuck Lorre says Hugh Grant withdrew from talks to replace Charlie Sheen on the sitcom. Ashton Kutcher took the role instead, and the show ran for four more seasons.
- Proposed role
- Replacement for Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men
- Reported offer
- $750,000 per episode
- Work week offered
- Four days
- Writing partner
- Lee Aronsohn
Myha’la says bias may affect suspicion on The Celebrity Traitors
Myha’la says unconscious racial and cultural bias can shape suspicion on The Celebrity Traitors, but says her banishment was not a complete case of racism by her fellow contestants.
Reason for banishment
The fan said Myha’la was banished because she is Black and called the show racist.
Myha’la said she had given the others reasons to suspect her, including winking at Richard E Grant.
Bias on the show
The fan said unconscious bias affected Myha’la’s banishment.
Myha’la agreed that unconscious racial and cultural bias exists in the game, but said her case was not fully explained by that claim.
Actor Yuji Mochizuki appears in VIVANT episode after his death
Yuji Mochizuki, who died aged 41 last November, appeared as a guard in episode 20 of VIVANT. Fellow actor Yuichiro Arai paid tribute to him after the episode aired.
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Health
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
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.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
- Funding
- €8 million
- Duration
- Next two years
- Announced by
- Orazio Schillaci
- Event
- Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
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