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Italy’s parliament approves budget deviation for 2027 and 2028

Italy’s parliament approved a budget deviation of 0.6% of GDP in each of 2027 and 2028, giving the government room to fund measures including energy and defence spending.

“I said yes because it is a conscious deviation.”
Giancarlo GiorgettiEconomy minister

Venice mayor meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella

Venice Mayor Simone Venturini met President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace to discuss issues affecting the city.

Italian opposition parties likely to file separate EU summit resolutions

Opposition parties in Italy are expected to submit separate resolutions before Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses parliament on the European Council. Their main disagreement is over the war in Ukraine.

Florence to host Italy’s Regions Festival from 25 to 27 October

The three-day festival will bring together presidents of all 20 Italian regions, with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni scheduled to attend.

Conte seeks guarantees over Renzi as Italian centre-left seeks unity

Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte asked Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein for assurances about Matteo Renzi’s role in a possible centre-left alliance. Schlein warned against repeating divisions that helped the right win in 2022.

School strikes planned across Italy and in Livorno province on 16 October

Two school-sector strikes are planned for Friday, 16 October 2026: one nationwide and one in Livorno province. Schools must assess possible effects on classes and services.

Italy’s budget plan depends on EU decision on energy and defense spending

Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti says Italy’s budget plans depend on an EU decision on energy and defense spending rules, and may reach Parliament later than planned.

Italy is preparing its next budget, but key choices depend on a European Union decision about rules for spending on energy and defense.

Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the government hopes to bring the plan to Parliament by October 20, though it may take longer.

He said the government has several backup plans and called on banks, insurers and energy companies to contribute.

The government plans to strengthen tax relief for certain business investments and renew a 5% tax rate on pay rises from new labor agreements.

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Conte hopes opposition parties can unite on Ukraine resolution

Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said he hopes opposition parties can agree on a resolution concerning the Ukraine conflict, which is being prepared for the following day.

Conte said work was under way on a resolution for the following day and expressed hope that opposition parties could unite.

The resolution was expected the following day, according to Conte.

Few lawmakers attend Giorgetti’s economic update to Italy’s Chamber of Deputies

About a dozen deputies were in the chamber when Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti began presenting the government’s economic and financial plan; attendance later rose to around 20.

Initial attendance
About a dozen deputies
Attendance during speech
Around 20 deputies
Opposition lawmakers
About 10
League deputies
3

Salvini resigns as League leader ahead of Milan congress

Matteo Salvini has formally resigned as leader of Italy’s League party ahead of its October 24–25 congress, where he is expected to seek re-election. He also announced plans for a political secretariat and an updated party symbol.

Matteo Salvini and his allies Northern League dissenters

Party decision-making

Salvini announced a political secretariat to share responsibilities and said any motions would be decided by open vote.

The dissenting faction has called for greater collegiality and considered a motion to change the party statute.

Party direction

Salvini said there are no dissidents and invited congress delegates to present ideas and proposals.

Some northern party figures have pressed for changes to the party’s direction and governance.

Students pitch tents across Italy to protest university costs and housing

The National Union of University Students has set up tents at about 10 universities and in Rome to protest high living costs and student housing policies.

World

MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites

MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.

“The incident at RAF Fairford “is not unique. There have been other examples, not just in the U.K. but around the world,”
Ken McCallumMI5 director general

Explosives spill from truck carrying mortar grenades in Granada

A truck carrying mortar grenades and other explosives spilled part of its load onto the A-4002 in Granada. Authorities activated a pre-emergency phase and closed the road.

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.

Ukraine investigates whether missile malfunction caused MiG-29 crash

A Ukrainian MiG-29 crashed in Odesa region in August 2026. Investigators are examining whether a missile malfunction caused the crash; the pilot ejected safely.

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.

Two stolen Renoirs recovered in France as police suspect another heist was planned

French investigators recovered two Renoir paintings worth about €4.2 million from behind a wall after the September theft. Four men face preliminary charges, and police said they feared another museum robbery was imminent.

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.

Russia says it arrested a Japanese journalist in the Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying.

The man worked for Japan’s Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, but Russian officials have not named him.

Russia’s Federal Security Service alleges he gathered information about the country’s defense capabilities for a Japanese intelligence agency.

It says he was preparing to leave Russia when arrested, then was flown to Moscow and placed in custody.

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Saudi-led coalition warns civilians before reported strike on Sanaa oil site

The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Yemen’s capital before a planned operation. Houthi media later reported that the site was hit.

The Houthis seized strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast.

The Houthis have attacked Saudi airports and oil facilities, according to the Straits Times.

The Saudi-led coalition urged civilians to leave the Yemen Oil Company's Sabah central station in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation.

Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa.

Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane

A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.

Team size
17 members
Island
Nikumaroro, Kiribati
Object under investigation
Taraia Object
Aircraft sought
Lockheed Electra 10E

US threatens to halt intelligence sharing and weapons channel over Ukraine strikes

The Trump administration warned Ukraine it could suspend intelligence sharing and the PURL weapons channel unless Kyiv stops attacks on Russian energy facilities. The warnings came as Trump announced an energy ceasefire.

US administration Ukraine

Strikes on Russian energy sites

The administration reportedly demanded that Kyiv halt strikes on Russian energy facilities.

Ukraine said it was willing to respect an energy ceasefire, but wanted details and said it should cover energy infrastructure on both sides.

Ceasefire terms

Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire.

Zelensky said the announcement was news to him and that Ukraine was awaiting details from the American side.

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.

Business

Zoho freezes annual pay increases as AI and server costs rise

Zoho chief scientist Sridhar Vembu said employees will not receive annual pay increases this year as the company faces higher AI and server costs. He said Zoho will work to avoid mass layoffs.

“The business outlook for software is uncertain and AI has raised costs dramatically”
Sridhar VembuZoho cofounder and chief scientist

RBI moves to support rupee by supplying dollars to state-run oil firms

From 12 October, the RBI will meet the daily dollar needs of three state-run oil companies and tighten currency-trading rules to ease pressure on the rupee.

7-Eleven closes its remaining 31 stores in India

7-Eleven has shut its 31 remaining Indian stores after its franchise partnership with Reliance Retail ended. The Japanese chain says it remains interested in the market.

Rupee rises about 1% after India’s central bank takes support measures

India’s rupee gained about 1% against the dollar on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India took steps to support the currency. Bond markets are watching for inflation data.

Mesa School of Business raises Rs 110 crore in Series A funding

Bengaluru-based Mesa School of Business has raised Rs 110 crore in a mix of equity and venture debt. It plans to use the funds to expand its programmes, add courses and build startup partnerships.

Tata trust gets until 19 October to answer trustees’ complaints

Maharashtra’s Charity Commissioner gave Sir Dorabji Tata Trust another week to respond to complaints by two trustees alleging governance problems and involvement in Tata Sons’ commercial affairs.

Tonbo Imaging sets IPO price band at ₹665-700 per share

Tonbo Imaging set a ₹665-700 price band for its ₹852 crore IPO, which will let existing shareholders sell shares but will not raise new money for the company.

Bengaluru-based defence electronics maker Tonbo Imaging set its IPO price at ₹665-700 per share.

The ₹852 crore offer is made up entirely of shares sold by promoters and existing investors, rather than newly issued shares.

The sale gives existing shareholders a way to cash out, but Tonbo will receive no proceeds.

At the top of the price range, the company would be valued at about ₹4,010 crore.

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India draft policy targets 604 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2047

India’s draft steel policy aims to nearly triple capacity by 2047, while cutting emissions and securing more raw materials. It also targets 505 million tonnes of finished-steel demand and exports of 45 million tonnes.

India’s domestic crude steel production was about 89 million tonnes.

Domestic crude steel production had risen to about 170 million tonnes and finished steel consumption to 164 million tonnes.

The Ministry of Steel released the draft National Steel Policy — Vision 2047 for public consultation.

The draft projects crude steel capacity of 604 million tonnes and finished steel demand of 505 million tonnes.

LuLu opens a large hypermarket inside Chennai metro station

LuLu opened its first Chennai hypermarket at Shenoy Nagar Metro Station, alongside a smaller daily-needs store at Chennai Central. Opening-day crowds faced checkout waits of up to two hours.

Shenoy Nagar hypermarket
Approximately 100,000 square feet
Supermarket area
56,000 square feet
Department store area
50,000 square feet
Daily store
35,000 square feet at Chennai Central Metro Station

Mallika Srinivasan says no economic settlement reached in TVS family

Mallika Srinivasan and her daughter Lakshmi say no agreement has settled ownership of family assets in the TVS Group. They say Lakshmi and her brother have equal economic rights.

Mallika Srinivasan and Lakshmi Venu Venu Srinivasan

Economic settlement

They say no economic settlement has been reached and ownership remains unresolved.

He has asserted that all family matters have been settled.

March 2024 memorandum

They say it covered trademarks, brand use and non-compete obligations, not ownership or economic settlement.

Not stated

Distribution of family assets

They say the claim that all assets belong exclusively to one individual with the power to distribute them unilaterally is not an agreed or established position.

Not stated

Hyundai reveals India-spec Bayon ahead of October 26 launch

Hyundai has revealed the India-spec Bayon, a 1.5-litre petrol SUV with manual and automatic options. Bookings are open, and the launch is set for October 26, 2026.

Science & Tech

Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features

Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Kaiann DranceApple vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

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.

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.

SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.

Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously

Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.

Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.

Apple has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.

The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.

Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.

The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.

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Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.

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.

CXMT and its supporters Skeptics of CXMT’s production readiness

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.

Sports

Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals despite ankle issue

Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik in a third-set tie-break to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. He said his ankle began bothering him during the match.

“My ankle was acting up, unfortunately”
Alexander ZverevTennis player

Kyoto Sanga earn first AFC Champions League Elite win with late goal

Tenma Matsuda scored in the 88th minute as Kyoto Sanga beat Thailand’s Ratchaburi 1-0 at home for their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Koke to miss Atlético Madrid’s Champions League match after his mother’s death

Atlético Madrid captain Koke will miss the Champions League match against Manchester United after the death of his mother. The club will hold a minute’s silence before kick-off.

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.

Ellie Scotney withdraws from featherweight title fight with Tiara Brown

An injury has forced Ellie Scotney out of her November 8 WBC featherweight title fight with Tiara Brown. The bout will be rescheduled, and Ramla Ali versus Mikiah Kreps becomes the co-main event.

Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss

After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.

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.

IndyCar driver Jack Harvey has been diagnosed with cancer, he announced on social media.

The 33-year-old Briton says he is receiving care and support from his family, friends, racing team and others.

Harvey has competed in IndyCar since 2017 and started the past two Indianapolis 500s for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.

He has also worked as a pit reporter for Fox while not racing full-time in recent seasons.

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Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.

Zverev won the French Open, claiming his first Grand Slam title.

Zverev won the US Open.

Zizou Bergs beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Shanghai Masters third round, guaranteeing Zverev the year-end No. 1 ranking.

Towns says Knicks’ pause on extension talks caught him off guard

Karl-Anthony Towns said he was disappointed after the Knicks postponed contract extension talks until later in the season. He said his focus remains on winning another NBA title.

Towns' maximum extension
Up to $276 million over four years
Reported Knicks offer
$200 million over four years
Towns' 2026/27 salary
$57.1 million
Player option for 2027/28
$61 million

Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime

Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.

Dan Quinn NFL.com analysis

Responsibility for the final sequence

Quinn said the sequence did not fall on Daniels and that the instruction to throw the ball away or stop the clock had to come from him.

NFL.com said Daniels should have thrown the ball away when the play went wrong, while also placing the brunt of the blame on Quinn.

Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in Durban Test

Australia took a 1-0 series lead with a 214-run win in Durban. The defeat raised concerns about South Africa’s batting and left them third in the World Test Championship standings.

Entertainment

Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60

Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Netinho's teamArtist's representatives

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.

Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast

Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.

RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen

RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.

God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game

Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.

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.

Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46

Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.

Composer and guest judge Lucian Piane has died at 46.

He was known for his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where he wrote music, helped contestants and appeared as a guest judge.

Piane was struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, on Oct.

12.

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Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate

After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.

James Talarico attended Kacey Musgraves’ concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Talarico thanked Musgraves on social media, and Noem posted that she preferred Ella Langley and Ken Paxton.

Musgraves replied to Noem on X with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog, Cricket.

Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury

Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.

Facility
Fort Dix federal prison, New Jersey
Reported departure
Around 1 a.m. Saturday
Reported condition on return
Conscious and able to speak
Injury
Head injury; circumstances unknown

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.

Selma Blair’s defense Prosecution and court

Intent

Her lawyer said the incident was not intentional and that missed medication, a head injury and altitude left her severely confused and disoriented.

Blair faces charges alleging she assaulted a police officer and a nurse; the allegations have not been established in court.

Celebrity treatment

Not stated.

Judge Kahn said Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.

Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause

Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.

Health

BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial

BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.

“support continued evaluation”
Özlem TüreciBioNTech co-founder and chief medical officer

A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer

Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.

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.

Racist abuse against NHS staff from minority backgrounds is increasing

Nearly three in 10 NHS staff from ethnic minorities say patients have harassed, intimidated or assaulted them. The NHS says it will strengthen prevention and security.

Small trials suggest semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use

Two small clinical trials found promising but mixed signs that oral and injectable semaglutide may reduce some measures of alcohol use. Larger studies are needed.

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.

DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.

The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.

Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.

It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.

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Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection

Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.

Pope Leo XIV announced during the Angelus prayer that doctors had found a nodule in his lung and that he would have surgery.

According to Corriere della Sera, the Pope underwent a check-up for what was thought or hoped to be inflammation, and the nodule was found.

The Pope kept his scheduled engagements, according to Folha, and cancelled his other commitments through October 20.

The Pope is expected to be admitted to hospital; the surgery date has not been announced.

The expected post-operative hospital stay is about one week.

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

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.