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Viral video does not show Mahfud MD becoming Indonesia’s attorney general

Fact-checkers found that a video claiming Mahfud MD was appointed attorney general reused footage of his 2025 appointment to a police reform committee. ST Burhanuddin remains attorney general.

“President Prabowo appoints Mahfud MD as attorney general”
TikTok account “JackyAccount that posted the video

Indonesia Will Not Declare Forest Fires a National Disaster

President Prabowo's government says it can still manage the fires, with 639.23 hectares burning across six priority provinces. Discussions are ongoing about Malaysia's offer of firefighting help.

Indonesia says 639 hectares remain ablaze as hotspots rise

Indonesia reported 639.23 hectares still burning across six priority provinces, while satellite-detected hotspots across Sumatra rose. The government says it will not declare a national disaster for now.

Indonesia warns of scams promising faster opening of MBG kitchens

The National Nutrition Agency says people posing as officials are asking prospective MBG kitchen partners for money in exchange for faster approval.

Indonesia Clarifies Roles of New Land Reform Agency and Land Ministry

Officials are defining the duties of Indonesia’s new National Agrarian Reform Agency to prevent overlap with the land ministry and improve coordination on land reform.

Prabowo Visits Indonesia’s National Museum With Schoolchildren

President Prabowo Subianto visited Jakarta’s National Museum on National Museum Day and discussed plans to improve more than 200 cultural sites across Indonesia in 2026.

Gibran Says Criticism Should Prompt Government Policy Reviews

Vice President Gibran said criticism in a two-year review should lead the government to reassess its policies and improve how it works. The review gave the administration low performance scores.

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka welcomed criticism of the government led by President Prabowo Subianto.

The criticism came in a two-year review of the Prabowo-Gibran administration released by the Center of Economic and Law Studies, known as Celios.

The survey found 75 percent of 1,122 respondents felt stressed by government policies, citing concerns including prices, jobs and law enforcement.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the administration scored 4.6 among the general public and 2.8 among experts, while Gibran scored 4.9 and 2.2, respectively.

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Indonesia Permanently Bans Exports of Lobster Larvae

Indonesia has permanently banned lobster-larvae exports and will focus on raising lobsters at home. A new task force will target illegal shipments.

The government banned exports of lobster larvae under a regulation issued during Susi Pudjiastuti’s leadership.

Edhy Prabowo signed a regulation reopening lobster-larvae exports.

The government closed exports again under a regulation issued during Sakti Wahyu Trenggono’s leadership.

A new regulation again allowed lobster larvae to be caught for aquaculture, including outside Indonesia.

Trenggono announced the permanent export ban and the government’s focus on domestic farming and enforcement.

Jakarta Governor Holds Off on Ending Odd-Even Traffic Rule Until MRT Reaches Kota Tua

Pramono Anung says Jakarta’s odd-even traffic rule should stay in place until the MRT line reaches Kota Tua. The line is expected to reach Harmoni and Monas in 2027.

Governor
Pramono Anung
Policy
Jakarta’s odd-even traffic rule
MRT route
Pondok Labu to Kota Tua
2027 target
MRT line to reach Harmoni and Monas

Hasyim and Doli trade accusations over an election regulation

Former election commission chief Hasyim Asy'ari says an article in a 2023 regulation was discussed and approved with lawmakers. Ahmad Doli Kurnia says he was not involved in discussing it.

Ahmad Doli Kurnia Hasyim Asy'ari

Article 18(3) discussion

Doli says that, to his knowledge, the provision was not included in discussions with the DPR.

Hasyim says Doli attended the meeting where the draft was discussed and approved, and signed its conclusions.

Alleged insertion

Doli has backed claims that the provision was inserted without the DPR’s knowledge.

Hasyim denies that it was secretly inserted or manipulated and says no participant recorded an objection.

Responsibility

Doli questions Hasyim’s account and has challenged the KPU to disclose details of the alleged insertion.

Hasyim says the provision was a shared responsibility of those who took part in the meeting.

Indonesia police chief replaces director of economic crimes unit

Police chief Suyudi Ario Seto appointed Suhasto to lead the National Police’s special economic crimes directorate, replacing Ade Safri Simanjuntak, who was reassigned.

World

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.

“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters officialOfficial

Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution

911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.

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.

Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot

The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.

Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement

Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.

Joseph Kabila leads new coalition with M23 rebels in DR Congo

Former president Joseph Kabila has launched a political and military coalition with M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. The group says it aims to unite resistance forces and may use force.

One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.

The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.

Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.

Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.

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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.

Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.

Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.

Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.

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.

Suspect
Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Victim
Anna Yagi, 39
Location
A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
Arrest
Oct. 4, 2026

Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station

German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.

Poland Russia

Responsibility

Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.

Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.

Nature of the incident

Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.

Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.

China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh

China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.

Business

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.

“Uma correção no mercado de IA afetará a economia real”
Athanasios VamvakidisIMF deputy director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Apple’s Smartphone Share Reaches 22% as Global Shipments Fall

Apple’s share of global smartphone shipments hit a third-quarter record of 22%, even as its shipments fell and the market contracted 20% year over year.

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 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.

OneDosh Cardholders Can Withdraw Cash at Visa ATMs Worldwide

OneDosh says its cardholders can now withdraw cash at Visa ATMs worldwide.

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.

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.

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as it released its outlook during meetings in Bangkok.

Strong investment in artificial intelligence is helping offset higher energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East.

The boost is strongest in advanced economies and countries that supply AI hardware, while many energy-importing countries are facing weaker growth.

Countries directly affected by the conflict are expected to suffer steep downturns, including Saudi Arabia, where the economy is forecast to shrink by 3.3%.

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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.

Brent futures settled at $106.65 a barrel, their highest close since September 15.

Iran-aligned Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport, and tanker attacks were reported near the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent futures were down 61 cents to $106.04 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate was down 47 cents to $93.27.

European fintech sovereignty faces a public-interest problem

The debate over European financial sovereignty has been prominent in fintech this year, but the story argues that people do not care enough for the idea to work.

Outlet
Sifted
Published
13 October 2026
Region
Europe
Debate
European financial sovereignty has been a major fintech discussion this year

Global debt tops $365 trillion, increasing pressure on governments

Global debt exceeded $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, reaching 310% of global GDP. Rising interest costs and economic shocks are making it harder for governments to manage their debts.

Altcoins fall as crypto-market optimism fades

Alternative cryptocurrencies fell by as much as 10% in 24 hours as investors took profits and confidence in the wider crypto market weakened. Bitcoin held steady, raising its share of the market to 59.8%.

Science & Tech

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.”
Charles DezonOwner of an Intermarché supermarket in Gradignan

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.

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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.

Sports

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.

“We got the Arizona Cardinals, a familiar face coming in with Mike LaFleur, but it’s gonna be an opportunity for us to respond and really look ourselves in the mirror and say, what is our identity gonna be?”
Puka NacuaRams wide receiver

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.

Josh Allen records fourth career game with 100-plus passing and rushing yards

Allen ran for 121 yards and passed for 210 in Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams, recording the fourth double-triple of his NFL career.

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.

Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, but Falcons return remains uncertain

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. injured his ribs against Baltimore. He could play against Chicago on Sunday, but the Falcons want to see him practice first.

Week 6 NFL picks predict Seahawks, Cowboys wins and another Eagles loss

A Week 6 forecast backs Seattle over Denver and Dallas over Green Bay, while predicting another loss for Philadelphia after a rough week for the NFC East.

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.

The Rams lost to the Bills in overtime on Monday, and coach Sean McVay again pointed to special teams after the defeat.

McVay has replaced special teams coordinators, but the team’s personnel decisions are made by the organization, including general manager Les Snead.

An analysis found the Rams near the bottom of the league in five measures of how much teams prioritize special teams.

Seattle devoted more roster resources to special teams, including trading for returner Rashid Shaheed last season.

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Bills stay in Los Angeles before short-week game in Las Vegas

After beating the Rams on Monday night, Buffalo will stay in Los Angeles and prepare there for Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

The Bills beat the Rams in Los Angeles.

The Bills stayed in Los Angeles rather than traveling home.

The Bills are scheduled to play in Las Vegas.

The Bills have a bye.

The Bills are scheduled to play the Ravens at home.

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

Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons

Baltimore rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Atlanta 30-23 in overtime, with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley scoring the winning touchdown.

Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime

Washington had a chance to kick a winning field goal against New York, but Jayden Daniels was tackled with eight seconds left and the Commanders could not stop the clock.

Entertainment

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.”
Bryan CranstonActor who played Walter White

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.

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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.

Glen Schofield Krafton

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.

Health

Early research links GLP-1 drugs to signs of slower biological aging

Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may affect biological aging, but experts say the evidence is not strong enough to use them solely in hopes of living longer.

“My concern is that people could overread some of this stuff.”
Dr. James Kirklanddirector of the Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Bimatoprost eye lens shows early promise for cataracts and glaucoma

A lens containing the glaucoma drug bimatoprost showed early promise in a randomized comparison with standard glaucoma therapy for people with cataracts and glaucoma.

Italian Registry Study Finds Avacopan Appeared Effective for AAV

An Italian registry study found that avacopan appeared strongly effective for ANCA-associated vasculitis, though the finding may not settle concerns about the treatment.

Merck’s eye drug meets main study goal, but results are mixed

Merck said its candidate remigromig met the main goal in a pivotal study for diabetic macular edema, but the full results raise questions about its commercial prospects.

Mirum reports late-stage trial success for Livmarli in rare liver diseases

Mirum Pharmaceuticals said Livmarli significantly reduced cholestatic pruritus in a late-stage trial involving ultra-rare liver diseases.

Bristol Myers reports two Phase 3 trial successes

Bristol Myers Squibb said two Phase 3 trials succeeded, including one testing an experimental drug that recently faced safety issues.

Syndax ends Niktimvo development for lung disease after Phase 2 failure

Syndax is ending development of Niktimvo for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after the treatment failed a mid-stage trial.

Syndax is ending development of Niktimvo as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF.

IPF is a rare lung disease.

The treatment failed a Phase 2 trial, a mid-stage study of a medicine.

The result means Syndax will not continue developing Niktimvo for this disease.

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Experts raise safety concerns about Neurocrine’s Prader-Willi drug

Vykat XR has been linked to seven deaths and nearly 100 hospitalizations since its approval, though case reports do not prove the drug caused them. Some experts are urging its withdrawal.

Vykat XR was approved to treat Prader-Willi syndrome.

An open letter about potential safety issues tied to the drug was released.

STAT reported growing alarm among patient advocates and some experts.

US FDA supports planned trial of StemSmart therapy for Crohn’s disease

The FDA supported most elements of NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals’ proposed phase two trial of its StemSmart cell therapy. The company aims to start the study in Australia and the US by the end of 2026.

FDA response
Positive responses to six of seven Pre-IND questions
Earlier study
18 patients; 78 per cent overall clinical response rate
Remission
44 per cent of patients in the earlier study
Planned trial
Phase two, in Australia and the US

Aficamten Improves Exercise Capacity in Nonobstructive Heart Condition Trial

In a 517-person trial, aficamten improved exercise capacity and reported health in people with nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Longer follow-up is needed to assess lasting effects.

GLP-1 drugs may have a role in addiction care, but questions remain

A March study linked GLP-1 use to lower odds of substance use disorders among adults with Type 2 diabetes or obesity, but their role in addiction care remains unclear.