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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.
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.
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”
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
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.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
- Person
- Diddy
- Location
- Prison; not identified
- Reported event
- Medical emergency
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
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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White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.
“I am going to end it because President Trump is heading out to Marine One for our historic trip to Alaska, and we can ask him all of the questions out there”
Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race
Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
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.
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.
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.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.
Talarico spoke by video at a business council event and said he had been diagnosed with the flu.
Talarico was absent from the campaign trail, according to AP.
Rhein Amacher said he called the Ohio facility; Talarico also attended a Kacey Musgraves concert in Dallas, according to Straits Times.
Talarico discussed the rumors in interviews, and the Lindner Center of Hope said he had never received treatment there.
Talarico returned to a public event at the Austin City Limits music festival, according to AP and Daily Mail.
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.
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- Supreme Court
- Agency
- Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- Plaintiff
- Nonprofit watchdog group
- Law
- Federal Freedom of Information Act
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.
Spending plans
MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund are pulling planned spending from the districts and redirecting it to other races.
A source close to Kean’s campaign said the race was fully funded for the final stretch.
Race outlook
The groups’ moves followed polling that suggested the incumbents’ re-election chances had weakened.
The campaign source said Kean’s race was fully funded and cited reservations about the Democratic opponent’s broadcast spending.
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.
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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”
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.
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.
Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.
The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
The journalist was detained in the Sakhalin region as he was preparing to leave, according to the FSB.
He was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody; reports differ on whether the arrest occurred in Sakhalin or in Moscow.
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.
- Chelsea 3
- Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
- Chelsea 3 crew
- 15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
- Chelsea 3 attack
- Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
- Sunken ship
- About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
Reason for strikes
Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.
Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Police officer dismissed for taking Sainsbury’s carrier bags without paying
A police officer was dismissed after a hearing found he had deliberately avoided paying for carrier bags at Sainsbury’s. Published accounts differ on their total value.
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IMF raises Germany's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%
The IMF now expects Germany's economy to grow 1.3% in 2026, up from its earlier forecast. It also raised its outlook for the eurozone and global growth.
“two-part”
Audi deliveries fell 19.7% in the third quarter
Audi delivered 314,905 cars in the third quarter, down 19.7% from a year earlier, as declines in China and the US weighed on sales.
Germany’s debt is forecast to reach 78.25% of GDP by 2030
Germany’s Stability Council forecasts rising debt and deficits, with debt reaching 78.25% of economic output by 2030, well above the EU’s 60% limit.
HyEx founders leave Die Höhle der Löwen without an investment
The founders of HyEx pitched a product meant to correct botched hyaluronic acid treatments, but all investors eventually declined their offer.
Volkswagen chief calls for European support as automaker restructures
Oliver Blume says European policymakers should create conditions for Volkswagen’s restructuring to succeed as Chinese automakers expand in Europe. The company is also cutting jobs and may close up to four German factories.
Trade Republic plans a fee-free German retirement account with 51 ETFs
Trade Republic says its planned German retirement account will have no fees for 51 selected ETFs, as competition builds ahead of a planned 2027 launch.
German letter prices could rise by up to 20.35% in 2027
Germany’s regulator has proposed allowing the Deutsche Post to raise letter prices by up to 20.35% from January 2027. A standard domestic letter could cost €1.14, but final prices are not set.
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has proposed letting Deutsche Post raise letter prices by up to 20.35% from January 2027.
The proposal covers letters and postcards for 2027 and 2028, and also allows increases for parcels and business mail.
A standard domestic letter, now priced at 95 cents, could cost €1.14 if the increase is applied evenly.
The post office will choose how much to charge for each type of mail, but the regulator must approve the final prices.
Volkswagen vehicle deliveries fall 14.3% in the third quarter
Volkswagen delivered about 1.9 million vehicles worldwide from July to September, down 14.3% from a year earlier, as sales in China fell sharply.
Volkswagen’s delivery decline was 8.6 percent year on year.
Volkswagen delivered 1.89 million vehicles worldwide, 14.3 percent fewer than in the same period a year earlier.
Volkswagen delivered just over six million vehicles, down 9.0 percent year on year.
EU investigates XXXLutz’s planned takeover of Porta
The European Commission is examining whether XXXLutz’s planned purchase of German furniture retailer Porta could reduce competition and harm customers or suppliers.
- Decision deadline
- 25 February 2027
- Countries with retail competition concerns
- Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia
- Countries with supplier-market risks
- Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland
- Transaction registration
- 7 September 2026
Dutch court orders Prijsvrij to pay more than €60,000 to fired worker
A court in The Hague ruled that Prijsvrij unfairly dismissed an employee who ran the Rotterdam Marathon while on sick leave. It ordered the travel company to pay him more than €60,000.
Reason for dismissal
The company accused him of misleading it about his health or driving despite reported vision problems.
He had told the company doctor he was training for a marathon and was unable to work because of illness.
Use of surveillance
The company had him observed by a private investigation firm after his extended sick leave.
The court considered the surveillance disproportionate and an intrusion into his and his family's privacy.
Germany shifts toward tougher trade measures against China
Germany’s leaders are backing a possible EU tool to restrict access to the single market over unfair trade practices, as pressure on German industries from Chinese competition grows.
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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.”
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.
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.
Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
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.
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.
- Kimwolf botnet
- Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Anthropic test
- A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
- Test speed
- The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
- GLM-5.2 trials
- Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
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.
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Jack Harvey says cancer diagnosis has not changed his 2027 IndyCar plans
The 33-year-old IndyCar driver says he has been diagnosed with cancer but still plans to race in 2027, including at the Indianapolis 500.
“My goals for 2027 have not changed.”
IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis undergoes durability testing at Sebring
Alex Palou completed 43 laps in IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis at Sebring, testing its durability and cooling. Alexander Rossi is due to take over testing on Tuesday.
Cadillac continues to manage brake overheating at Singapore Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas said Cadillac’s brake problem is almost solved, but he still had to manage overheating during the Singapore race. The team has six grands prix left to score its first top-10 finish.
Antonelli can clinch his first F1 title in Austin
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points and can secure the 2026 Formula 1 title at the United States Grand Prix on October 25.
Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds at Charlotte
Briscoe held off teammate Christopher Bell in a photo finish to win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his second straight NASCAR playoff victory. He is now fourth in the standings, 65 points behind leader Kyle Larson.
Antonelli can clinch F1 title in Austin after Singapore podium
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Hamilton takes responsibility for costly Singapore GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton said his decision to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car period cost him a podium in Singapore. He finished sixth and apologised to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after a strategy decision cost him a chance at a podium.
The Ferrari driver chose not to pit for fresh tyres during a Virtual Safety Car period, while team-mate Charles Leclerc did pit.
Hamilton said he made the call himself because he wanted to try a different strategy at a track where overtaking is difficult.
His old tyres lost pace late in the race, and he was passed by Leclerc, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Bourdais and Moss named to Sebring’s Class of 75
Sébastien Bourdais and Sir Stirling Moss lead the second group of 15 drivers named to Sebring’s Class of 75, a roster honoring the race’s greatest competitors.
The first group of 15 “Class of 75” drivers was revealed.
The second group of 15 drivers, headlined by Bourdais and Moss, was announced.
The complete roster of 75 drivers is scheduled to be revealed in five batches.
The 75th running of the endurance race is scheduled to take place.
Jorge Martin avoids penalty after Indonesian GP start video sparks debate
A social media video raised questions about Jorge Martin’s start at the Indonesian Grand Prix. The rules say a jump start requires the bike to move when the red lights go out.
- Race result
- Third place
- Championship lead
- Two points over Marc Márquez
- Race location
- Mandalika circuit, Indonesia
- Start-rule test
- The motorcycle must be stationary when the red lights are turned off
McLaren tells Norris and Piastri to put team first after Singapore crash
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore sprint race. McLaren boss Andrea Stella called it unacceptable and said the team would discuss how to prevent a repeat.
Team priorities
Andrea Stella said the team’s interests must always come first and the collision was unacceptable.
Norris defended his attempt, saying he thought he was fully alongside and entitled to try the pass.
Accountability
Stella said the focus should be on how the drivers can work together to prevent a repeat, rather than on apologies or assigning fault to one driver.
Norris apologised to the team but said the incident should be reviewed.
Hamilton treated by FIA medical team after feeling unwell in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton was assessed by the FIA medical team after the Singapore Grand Prix and excused from media duties. He finished sixth after a tyre strategy call failed.
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Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate
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“I’ll take Ella Langley over Kacey Musgraves any day”
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
Sophia Stel releases debut album The Greatest Album of All Time
The Vancouver songwriter’s debut draws on her rapid rise, financial pressures and efforts to build confidence in a music industry where she says women can face limits on being bold.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ holds the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100
Swift’s “Patient Zero” spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Drake and Don Toliver, and Adéla, enter the top 10 with new songs.
fish narc shares “Emma” ahead of new album “Uncle”
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World News releases “Vinegar Swimming Pool” ahead of debut album
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Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
Shakira closed her Madrid residency on Oct. 12 with guest performers including Maluma, Laura Pausini and Bizarrap. The 13 shows at Macondo Park drew about 700,000 people, according to Shakira.
Shakira ended her Madrid residency on Oct.
12 with a final concert at Macondo Park, part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
The Colombian singer said the experience had felt like a dream and that leaving Spain would be difficult.
The residency grew from eight dates to 13 shows, ending after four consecutive performances from Oct.
Robyn and Mechatok remix each other’s songs
Robyn added a verse to a remix of “Expression On Your Face,” while German DJ Mechatok remixed her 2010 song “Fembot.”
Expression on Your Face,” the launch track of Mechatok’s debut album Wide Awake, was released.
Robyn and Mechatok released their two remixes as a single.
Dionne Warwick cancels New York benefit show over severe leg and foot pain
The 85-year-old singer says pain has left her unable to stand or walk. Her Brazil tour dates remain confirmed for now.
- Age
- 85
- Venue
- Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York City
- Scheduled performance
- October 18, 2026
- Benefit
- Deborah Silver & Fabulous Friends: Voices for ALS
James Hetfield says Metallica wants fans to leave outside worries behind
At a Las Vegas Sphere show, Metallica’s James Hetfield said the band was not there to influence fans with an agenda. He said its focus was “love, energy and heavy music.”
Purpose of the remarks
Hetfield said Metallica was not there to influence fans and wanted them to forget outside worries.
The writer argued that making a point of being apolitical and criticizing other entertainers could also alienate people.
Lost 2007 Amy Winehouse interview published nearly 20 years later
An interview with Amy Winehouse, recorded in 2007 but never published, has now appeared nearly two decades later, including her reflections on fame and her fear of dying without making her mark.
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Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study
A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.
“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
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.
Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure
Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
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Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
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.
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.
In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.
The mice then had a period with no exercise.
The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.
Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause
A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.
- Study population
- More than one million women
- Lab tests analyzed
- More than 300 million
- Study cohorts
- United States and Israel
- US dataset
- 52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes
US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.
Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
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