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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
Alberta referendum advance polls set to open this week
Elections Alberta says it is ready to deliver the referendum as advance polls are set to open this week.
Former rivals Notley and Kenney to appear together before separation vote
Former political rivals Notley and Kenney are set to attend an event ahead of a vote on separation.
Carney urges Alberta to stay in Canada ahead of separation vote
Albertans vote on October 19 on whether to begin the process of holding a binding referendum on leaving Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging them to remain in the country.
“A week from today, Albertans will have the opportunity to make an important decision about their future, whether to remain part of Canada or begin a long and uncertain process through which Alberta could separate from Canada.”
Canada’s military faces aging equipment and years of neglect
Canada’s military faces aging equipment and concerns about readiness as the country plans billions of dollars in new defence spending.
Retired general says Canada lacks staff for two fighter fleets
Canada is considering adding Swedish Gripen fighters to its planned F-35 purchase. A retired air force lieutenant general says running both programs would stretch personnel.
Benchmark Canada compares more than 40 measures of the country’s performance
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute has launched Benchmark Canada, a project that compares more than 40 measures of Canada’s performance with those of countries facing similar issues.
Kenney and Notley to oppose Alberta leaving Canada at event
Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley will speak at an Edmonton event opposing separation, days before voters decide on 10 referendum questions.
Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley will unite against separation at an event in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is hosting them on Tuesday.
The former political rivals led opposing parties: Kenney’s United Conservative Party defeated Notley’s NDP government in 2019.
Albertans will vote on 10 referendum questions on Monday.
Alberta advance voting opens for 10-question referendum
Advance voting runs Tuesday to Saturday ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum on 10 questions about immigration, constitutional issues and the province’s future in Canada.
The Government of Canada listed the Pacific Link pipeline as a project of national interest.
Elections Alberta advised voters to mail special ballots by this date to ensure they arrived by the return deadline.
Advance voting for the Alberta referendum takes place.
The deadline for Elections Alberta to receive mail-in ballots is 5 p.m.
Alberta referendum voting day takes place.
Carney urges Alberta to stay in Canada ahead of referendum vote
Mark Carney urged Albertans to stay in Canada in a video filmed at his former high school, a week before voters decide whether to pursue a binding referendum on leaving.
- Video location
- St. Francis Xavier High School, Edmonton
- Ballot questions
- 10
- Polls on staying in Canada
- 70 per cent or more of Albertans reportedly wanted to stay
- Vote timing
- The following Monday, according to the article
Poll finds broad Canadian support for closer ties with the EU
Nearly eight in 10 Canadians surveyed supported or somewhat supported associate EU membership if it boosted trade and defence co-operation. The EU has no such legal membership category now.
Purpose
Supporters favour associate membership to increase co-operation on trade and defence.
Heubner said the poll may reflect frustration with the United States, not a genuine desire for formal EU ties.
Sovereignty
Associate membership would stop short of full EU membership.
Heubner said EU membership involves giving up political power and decision-making in key areas; Nanos said Canadians do not want to give up sovereignty to diversify the economy.
Brandon seeks a way to deal with long-vacant downtown buildings
Brandon’s abandoned McKenzie Seeds building has resisted repeated redevelopment efforts. The city says vacant properties create safety risks, but its options are limited when owners keep paying property taxes.
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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”
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
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.
Court orders new hearing in case over passport error that stopped family’s Thailand trip
A passport error listing a child’s sex incorrectly stopped a Krasnodar family from travelling to Thailand. A court overturned earlier rulings and sent the compensation case back for a new hearing.
Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.
Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
Radosław Sikorski said a joint European force could be formed by 2030, possibly limited to the Baltic states and the eastern flank.
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.
MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned of growing state threats to Britain in a speech in London on Tuesday.
He said Iran had shifted towards targeting harder sites, including military locations, although he could not discuss an investigation into a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Tehran was highly likely to be behind that suspected plot, but Iran has denied involvement.
McCallum said Iran-linked operations had led to more than 50 arrests over the past year.
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 attacked people with knives while moving on an escalator in the supermarket building.
Shoppers subdued the suspect, and police arrested him.
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.
- Vessel
- DF Peak
- Location
- More than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion
- Flag
- Benin
- EU sanctions status
- Listed among the EU-sanctioned ships
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.
Responsibility
Burnham said the incident was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.
Iran rejected any suggestion it was involved and called the accusation unfounded and malicious speculation.
Evidence
British authorities cited their assessment and said investigators found accelerants but no viable explosives in vans.
Iran called on Britain to present evidence supporting its allegations.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
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Business
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 economics prize
The two U.S. economists won the prize for work underpinning models that help governments and central banks stabilize economies and respond to shocks.
“The laureates' work has provided us with a stable theoretical foundation for the models that are now used by central banks and governments around the world”
Bank regulators increase scrutiny of AI risks to financial stability
US regulators are asking banks how they use and control advanced AI, while European supervisors are urging stronger recovery plans amid fears of cyberattacks and disruption.
Oil prices dip as expected Russian diesel supplies offset Gulf risks
Oil prices edged lower after rising nearly $2 a barrel on Monday. Traders weighed possible extra Russian diesel supplies against threats to Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.
IMF and World Bank leaders urge support for young workers facing AI disruption
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned AI could disrupt jobs, especially entry-level roles. Singapore’s president urged governments to make support for young workers a lasting policy.
IMF warns poorer countries may need spending cuts or debt restructuring
The IMF says low-income countries hit by higher energy costs may have to cut spending or restructure debt, while urging targeted support for those most affected.
European datacenter growth could raise electricity bills by 2035
Datacenters are expected to use a growing share of Europe’s electricity by 2035, putting pressure on power networks and potentially raising bills. Governments may respond with price caps, taxes or other restrictions.
IMF warns an AI market correction could threaten global financial stability
The IMF says high AI company valuations, rising borrowing and links between firms could make a market correction spread across global markets. It also flags government borrowing costs and cyberattacks as risks.
The IMF warns an AI market correction could spread globally, putting financial stability at risk.
AI companies have attracted large investments, but their high valuations and growing debts leave markets exposed if profits fall short of expectations.
The risk is greater because major AI firms and investors are closely connected, including through financing deals between stronger and weaker companies.
A sharp fall in AI share prices could force investors to sell, reduce investment and tighten access to finance.
IMF warns of risks from AI, rising bond yields and cyberattacks
The IMF says a downturn in AI investments, rising government bond yields and major cyberattacks could unsettle global markets. It urged authorities to limit excessive borrowing and strengthen cyber defenses.
The IMF analysis covered 14 AI-sector financing transactions.
Hyperscalers accounted for less than 1% of global investment-grade bond issuance, according to the IMF report.
The IMF’s previous report preceded a worsening in bond-market risks, the fund said.
In more than 70% of cases so far this year, software providers had little time to fix vulnerabilities before they were exploited.
The IMF issued its warning in its Global Financial Stability Report.
IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast as AI investment offsets energy shock
The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, as AI investment helps offset higher energy prices linked to the Middle East war. It warns that risks are growing and benefits are uneven.
- Global growth forecast, 2026
- 3.1%
- Global growth forecast, 2027
- 3.4%
- Global growth forecast, July projection for 2026
- 3.0%
- Countries accounting for 95% of global growth
- 32
IMF warns Latin America to watch inflation as growth slows
The IMF expects inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean to reach 4.2% this year and 4.1% next year, while regional growth is forecast to ease to 2.3% in 2026.
IMF chief warns AI could disrupt jobs and weaken tax revenues
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said AI is replacing workers in routine tasks and could shift income away from labour, straining government tax revenues.
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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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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
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.
“Simply put, my whole life that I lived was a lie,”
Silvia Salis says assisted fertility led to her son’s birth
The mayor of Genoa says she and her husband, Fausto Brizzi, turned to assisted fertility after a year of trying for a child. Their son Eugenio was born in 2023 and has his mother’s surname.
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.
Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal reconcile after calling off engagement
Actor Akriti Agarwal said she and Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw have chosen to be together again, weeks after ending their engagement. She said outside opinions influenced her decision.
Sean Combs returned to Fort Dix after reported head injury
Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken by ambulance from a New Jersey prison for treatment of a reported head injury and later returned. His listed release date is now March 2, 2028.
Jai Arrow and Berina Colakovic hold second wedding in Sicily
South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow and Berina Colakovic held an intimate wedding ceremony in Sicily after marrying in Sydney in July. The couple celebrated with 65 guests.
Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan
Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan have married after dating for nine years. His mother, actor Julianne Moore, shared the news on Instagram.
Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan are married after nine years together.
Freundlich is the son of actor Julianne Moore and director Bart Freundlich, and Morgan is his longtime partner.
Moore shared the news on Instagram on October 12, posting a video of the newlyweds dancing after their ceremony.
The couple met while studying at Davidson College and announced their engagement in August 2024.
Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting
At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.
NME reported that Belgal was shot in his car while his five-year-old son was in the back seat.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a press conference and condemned the shooting and the agents’ tactics, according to Billboard.
Styles spoke about Belgal at night 21 of his Madison Square Garden residency, according to Billboard.
Billboard published its report on Styles’ speech.
NME published its report on Styles’ tribute.
Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.
- Store
- Art of Play
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Item
- Molly, a singing and dancing bird automaton
- Price Clarkson said she was quoted
- $15,000
Russell Brand’s London trial begins with jury selection
Brand denies seven charges of rape and sexual offences involving six women. Jury selection began at Southwark Crown Court, with prosecutors expected to open their case on Wednesday.
Charges
Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies wrongdoing.
Prosecutors allege he committed rape, sexual assault and indecent assault against six women.
Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer’s Hawaii wedding
Jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer married music executive Geoff Ogunlesi in Hawaii on October 10. Her former husband, Tobey Maguire, officiated the ceremony weeks after their divorce was finalised.
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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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