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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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.
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.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
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.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
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
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to host Formula 1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 and Rwanda have agreed a 10-year deal for a race at a planned circuit near Kigali. It could begin in 2030, once construction is complete.
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.
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.
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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.
“The Trump administration’s raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against [the president’s] adversaries”
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 is considering firing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
Trump said he is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor before her Senate confirmation hearing. Guilfoyle’s lawyers dispute the claims.
Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill
Sen. Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said his campaign had left a $678.75 bill unpaid since 2020. The bakery owner confirmed the payment.
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.
Poll puts Democrats 7 points ahead on generic congressional ballot
A NewsNation-DDHQ poll found Democrats leading Republicans by 7 points on the generic congressional ballot.
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.
Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican political groups since July.
The donations make him the biggest known donor in the 2026 US midterm elections.
The largest contribution, $158 million, went to the Senate Leadership Fund, which supports Republican Senate candidates.
Musk also gave more than $76 million to America PAC, which is building a voter-turnout operation in competitive Senate and House races.
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.
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting attack at Fort Hood, Texas.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream Hasan’s planned execution.
Pope Leo condemned the death penalty without referring specifically to Hasan’s case.
Broglio issued a statement urging Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad to seek exemption.
The execution is planned for this date, according to Al Jazeera.
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.
- Press secretary
- Katie Zacharia
- Term begins
- Monday, Columbus Day
- First briefing
- Tuesday
- News conference time
- 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.
Legality
Seven senators say allowing Russian diesel imports runs counter to the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports and that the administration did not follow required procedures.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration is acting within its legal authorities.
Policy and impact
The senators say the US should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Trump says lower prices for Americans are a priority, and Bessent says the deal is good for Americans.
Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to lead House Republicans even if they lose their majority in November, though he expects the party to keep control.
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Seven US senators say Trump’s Russian diesel deal may break the law
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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.
“We plan to hold discussions including whether the existing rules are effectively functioning”
Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip in November
Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes a summit in China. No meeting has been confirmed.
Four-year-old boy dies after choking on frozen jelly at Nara childcare center
A boy died this month after choking on frozen jelly at a certified childcare center in Kashiba, Nara Prefecture. The city plans to investigate what happened and consider steps to prevent a recurrence.
Knife attack at South Korean market leaves several people injured
A knife attack at a market in South Korea injured several people. One person is in very serious condition.
Two applicants caught using AI glasses in Seoul entrance exams
Two applicants were caught wearing prohibited AI glasses during college entrance exams at separate Seoul universities. One was banned from an entrance exam for three years; the other’s case is under review.
North Korea says tactical missile test upgraded a key weapons component
North Korea said it test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on Oct. 12, claiming the test confirmed an upgrade to a key component of its weapons systems.
Japan’s Yugama crater lake reopens after more than eight years
Visitors flocked to the crater lake in Gunma Prefecture after restrictions were lifted following a reduction in the volcano’s alert level. The area will close for winter on Nov. 9.
Japan reopened the area around Yugama crater lake on Tuesday after more than eight years of restrictions.
The lake sits on Mount Kusatsu-Shirane, which spans Gunma and Nagano prefectures in eastern Japan.
The restrictions began in April 2018, when Japan’s Meteorological Agency raised the volcano alert to level 2 and advised people to stay away from the crater.
The agency lowered the alert to level 1 in May this year, the lowest on its five-point scale, but says the volcano remains active.
Eight people injured in knife attack at South Korean supermarket
A 59-year-old man was arrested after attacking people at a Home Plus store in Incheon. Eight people were injured, including one seriously.
The suspect attacked people at a Homeplus supermarket in Incheon.
Bystanders subdued the suspect, and police detained him.
The eight injured people were taken to hospital.
Indonesia moves eight endangered orangutans to safety after Borneo fires
Eight endangered orangutans were rescued from wildfires on the Indonesian island of Borneo and moved to safety.
- Orangutans
- 8
- Location
- Borneo, Indonesia
- Cause cited in headline
- Fires
Yvonne Whear identified after body found on rural NSW property
Police identified the body found in a livestock treatment tank near Murwillumbah as 73-year-old Yvonne Whear, who disappeared in February. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
71-year-old Singaporean graduates with Chinese language degree after early struggles
Wong Yee Keong, 71, has graduated from the Singapore University of Social Sciences with a degree in Chinese language and literature, fulfilling a lifelong ambition.
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IMF projects UK to have lowest G7 borrowing by 2031
The IMF expects the UK to have the lowest annual borrowing in the G7 by 2031. It also forecasts the UK economy will grow at the group’s joint second-fastest rate this year.
“basically stands out, along with India”
Whitbread boss urges government to ease pressure on hotels
Whitbread’s boss called the last two Budgets highly unfriendly to hospitality and urged the Government to help hotels with business rates and reverse National Insurance changes.
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IMF urges UK to stick with plans to repair public finances
The IMF told Chancellor John Healey to keep narrowing the UK deficit ahead of his 28 October budget. It raised its forecast for this year’s growth but expects a slight slowdown in 2027.
UK grocery inflation rises as shoppers turn to supermarket deals
UK supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than a year earlier, and shoppers spent more on promotions to manage grocery costs. Chocolate prices fell 3%.
UK supermarket prices rose 2.5% in a year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3% the previous month.
The figures from Worldpanel by Numerator cover grocery shopping across the UK.
Shoppers spent more than £250m extra on promotions compared with the same period last year, using offers to control bills and make more expensive products or larger packs affordable.
Household budgets remain under pressure, with Worldpanel saying more than half of shoppers were very or extremely worried about petrol prices and almost one in three said fuel costs were already affecting their finances.
Daughter paid to bring her mother’s body home after insurer refused help
A woman’s mother died during a holiday in Turkey. After the insurer refused help over a mistake, her daughter paid to repatriate her body herself and later secured a payout.
The woman’s parents began a two-week holiday in Turkey.
Her mother had difficulty breathing and her heart stopped.
Investment platforms are making it easier for beginners to get started
Investing can feel daunting, but many platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it easier for beginners to get started.
- Outlet
- This is Money (Daily Mail)
- Publication date
- 13 October 2026
- Article focus
- How to start investing and platforms for beginners
Court challenge to UK motor finance compensation scheme set for February 2027
Three lenders and consumer group Consumer Voice will challenge the FCA’s £9.1 billion motor finance compensation scheme in court from February 16 to 26, 2027, delaying full payouts.
Scheme
They are challenging the FCA’s plans to compensate drivers who were mis-sold car loans.
The FCA has set out a scheme to compensate eligible drivers.
Sterling stays near 16-month high against euro as budget, BoE draw focus
Sterling held near a 16-month high against the euro, with the UK budget and the Bank of England in focus.
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Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets
Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.
“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets
A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw
A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power
Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
Epic Games is making a major shift toward AI to speed up the development of its games, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Oct.
12.
The American company makes Fortnite and also provides its Unreal Engine development software to other studios.
Epic says it is moving developers into new roles to make greater use of AI, with Sweeney saying the aim is to help teams build more and better products.
Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems
Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.
Meta invested US$14 billion in Scale AI and hired its co-founder Alexandr Wang.
Meta launched its Muse Spark model.
Meta launched Muse Code, a product for AI-assisted coding.
Meta launched the Muse agent app and revealed Muse Charm, a handheld AI hardware product, at its Connect developer conference.
Meta unveiled Muse Wonder and Wonder Full.
Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Unaffected UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff
- Stores
- Open and trading
- Other operations
- TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
Shanghai robot debuts with a rated payload above five tons
Shanghai Chaifu Robotics unveiled its CR5000-3700 at an industry fair in Shanghai, demonstrating that it can lift a vehicle. Its performance in continuous industrial use remains to be proven.
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Conor McGregor joins TikTok while recovering from knee injury
McGregor debuted on TikTok holding a baby goat. He is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to remain out of the UFC until 2027.
“What’s up, folks? It’s Mac here with a mega announcement,”
AEW WrestleDream 2026 set for Oct. 17 in Orlando
AEW WrestleDream 2026 will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 17 in Orlando. Will Ospreay is set to defend the AEW World title against seven challengers in a new match type.
Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit
The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.
Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto
Islam Makhachev is reportedly expected to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, if negotiations continue as planned.
Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks
Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.
Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory
Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as special guest referee.
CMLL confirms six matches for October 13 Arena Mexico card
CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show in Mexico City on October 13, including a main event between Mascara Dorada and Zandokan Jr.
CMLL confirmed six matches for its Martes Populares show on Tuesday, October 13, at Arena Mexico in Mexico City.
The main event is Mascara Dorada against Zandokan Jr. The card also includes tag-team and six-person tag-team matches.
Two of those matches are scheduled as best two out of three falls contests.
The event is one of two CMLL shows taking place that day.
AEW names confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle in Hiroshima
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and other wrestlers are confirmed for NJPW Power Struggle on November 3 in Hiroshima, with several championship matches planned.
Wrestling Observer reported that five AEW wrestlers had been confirmed for Power Struggle.
NJPW Power Struggle is scheduled to take place in Hiroshima.
Andre Fili Says He May Pursue Pro Wrestling After MMA
After a second-round knockout win over Kai Kamaka III, UFC fighter Andre Fili said he may try pro wrestling after MMA and plans to use steroids to get bigger.
- Fight record after win
- 26-14
- Opponent
- Kai Kamaka III
- Result
- Second-round knockout
- Professional fighting began
- 2009
Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22
Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory to win the TNA World Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the promotion’s history.
Kayla Harrison says she is ready to return after neck surgery
The UFC women’s bantamweight champion says neck surgery left her unsure she would feel like herself again. She is scheduled to defend her title against Amanda Nunes on Nov. 14 in New York.
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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.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Sean Lennon says he and Julian received equal inheritances
Sean Lennon said he and his half brother Julian inherited the same amount from their father, John Lennon, with Julian’s trust slightly larger by a negligible amount.
Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.
Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
Princess Eugenie posted a video of Jack Brooksbank holding their two-month-old daughter, Adelaide, as she marked their eighth wedding anniversary.
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.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Shane Gillis hosted “SNL” and joked about women’s workout clothes in his monologue.
Dan Levy posted a reaction criticizing the jokes.
Ego Nwodim shared a gym photo and a post-workout meal photo with pointed captions on Instagram Story.
Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
INTENTION, the agency led by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura, plans to close on March 31, 2027, because of his adjustment disorder. The agency says it will support its talents through the closure.
- Agency
- INTENTION
- Closure date
- March 31, 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Reason cited
- Kenichi Suzumura’s adjustment disorder
Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early
Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.
Development time
Schofield said Krafton promised three extra months and then withdrew them, forcing the game to ship.
Schofield said Krafton thought the game was a complete failure; Krafton’s own account is not included in the sources.
Management and development
Schofield said many of the studio’s problems were caused by Korean management.
Schofield said Krafton required a PlayStation 4 version, which he said would cost an extra $20 million; the sources do not include Krafton’s response.
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.
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At least 90 lawsuits allege weight-loss drugs caused vision loss
Patients in the US say drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy caused a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. The link remains disputed.
“[The doctor] said right away, stop taking Ozempic”
Authoritarian parenting linked to depression and aggression in children
A study in China found that rigid, authoritarian parenting is linked to a higher risk of depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children. Experts say repeated violence and coercion can harm children’s emotional development.
Mexico’s military hospital fills just 56% of prescriptions in 2026
Mexico’s Central Military Hospital filled about 56% of prescriptions in 2026, leaving many patients to pay for medicines themselves. The shortfall comes after years of declining supply rates.
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 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.
Pope Leo XIV enters Rome hospital for planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Tests will show whether it is cancerous and whether he needs further treatment.
UK demand for pears rises as nutritionist highlights health benefits
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% from the same period a year earlier. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert highlighted their fiber and other nutrients.
Demand for pears in the UK rose 28% compared with the same period a year earlier.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said pears offer fiber, water and useful nutrients.
A medium pear has about 6 grams of fiber, which can support regular bowel movements and feed gut bacteria.
Research links regular pear consumption with lower heart and stroke risk, though the reasons are not fully established.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
The WHO says more than 800 million children have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, and is launching a week-long campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.
A study led by researchers at China’s Southeast University estimated that the highest numbers of lead-poisoning deaths were concentrated in China, India and Bangladesh.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead poisoning caused 3.5 million deaths and more than 71.5 million years lost to disability worldwide.
The WHO’s week-long awareness campaign is scheduled to begin.
Regular exercise linked to slower decline in people with Parkinson’s
A study of 294 people with Parkinson’s found that those who were more physically active had slower declines in movement and thinking skills, though it cannot show exercise caused the difference.
- Participants
- 294 people with Parkinson’s
- Follow-up
- Up to seven years
- Most active group
- More than eight hours of physical activity a week
- Study journal
- Neurology
Dietz & Watson is redesigning cold cuts amid health concerns
As health concerns and falling deli-counter sales put pressure on cold cuts, Dietz & Watson says it is close to completing a line of redesigned products.
Health concerns
Critics say cold cuts contain additives and have been linked to health problems.
The company is redesigning its products as “clean” cold cuts.
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.
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