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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.
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.
Trump criticizes Houthis over increased attacks on Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthis were acting wrongly after questions about their increased attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said he did not know how the attacks might affect US midterm elections.
“The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all.”
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.
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
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 seven of the final eight runs to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field and take Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
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 to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 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 secure a 7-3 win.
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
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.
Attribution of the Fairford plot
British authorities have linked Tehran to the incident, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Iran has denied involvement.
Military bases as targets
British authorities view the suspected Fairford incident as a plot against a military base.
Iran has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target.
Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
A Social Security commissioner predicted the program could last another 90 years, offering a new view of its future.
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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.
“Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement”
Trump says both chambers of Congress face tough midterm fights
Trump says Republicans face equally difficult contests to hold the House and Senate on Nov. 3. Forecasts give Democrats an edge in both chambers.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.
Supreme Court to Review Dispute Over DOGE Records
The Supreme Court will review whether the Department of Government Efficiency must turn over internal records requested under federal disclosure law.
Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race
Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
Voters in several states are set to weigh school culture disputes
A headline says voters in several states are set to decide school culture disputes at the ballot box, but gives no further details.
Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
His known political giving for the election cycle, which began in January 2025, is about $366 million.
The largest share, $158 million, went to a group backing Republican Senate candidates, while $20 million went to a group supporting House Republicans and $76 million to Musk’s America PAC.
America PAC is working to turn out voters in competitive races, and other donations support Republican candidates and organizations.
White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.
Trump announced that Zacharia would begin her term the following day and hold an introductory news conference on Tuesday.
The Washington Post reported that Zacharia was scheduled to hold her first briefing on Tuesday.
Zacharia held her first briefing as press secretary.
Plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution draws criticism
The Pentagon plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, but the proposal has drawn criticism from survivors and victims' relatives. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on the broadcast.
- Victims killed
- 13 people
- Location of 2009 attack
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Execution method
- Firing squad
- Scheduled execution
- December 3
Poll finds most Americans think Trump puts personal interests first
An AP-NORC poll found that most US adults think Donald Trump has prioritised his own and his family’s financial interests over the country or ordinary people.
Priorities
Most respondents said Trump had put substantial emphasis on his own businesses and less emphasis on the country or people like them.
The White House says Trump acts in the interests of Americans.
Financial conduct
About six in 10 respondents said Trump was illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The White House has rejected allegations that Trump and his family are benefiting financially from his office and says he has no conflicts of interest.
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.
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Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
France and Equatorial Guinea clash over Paris mansion used as embassy
France has put a Paris mansion used by Equatorial Guinea as its embassy up for sale after seizing it in a corruption case. The diplomats have refused to leave.
Joint operation targeting West African scams leads to 28 arrests
A multinational law enforcement and industry operation focused on West Africa led to 28 arrests, rescued 117 trafficking victims and removed more than 3.7 million online accounts, groups and pages.
At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti
A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near Obock. At least 139 people died, 84 are missing and 82 survived.
Search continues for black box and victims after Nigerian Air Force crash
Divers and rescue teams are searching a swamp in Ondo State for the plane’s black box and victims’ remains, a week after a crash killed all 25 people aboard.
Oil and gas eruption in eastern Niger causes severe environmental incident
An oil and gas eruption at a Nigerien oil site has been under way since September 25. Two workers were injured, and authorities say it is only partly contained.
Ethiopian forces advance to towns near Eritrean border as war fears grow
Ethiopian government forces have entered towns in Tigray near Eritrea as they push back TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid mutual accusations of military involvement and renewed fears of war between the neighbours.
Ethiopian forces have advanced into towns in Tigray as they push back fighters from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF.
The towns include Adwa, near Eritrea, and Zalambessa, on the Ethiopian side of the border.
Residents said TPLF forces had left Adwa, while people in contact with Zalambessa residents said government troops had reached that town; control there was not fully confirmed.
The fighting began in late September when the TPLF launched an offensive, reviving a conflict that killed hundreds of thousands between 2020 and 2022.
Igbokoda residents fear water pollution after deadly air force plane crash
Residents of Igbokoda, Nigeria, say a crashed air force plane has contaminated their water source. They are calling for an urgent clean-up as rescue teams search the swamp.
A Nigeria Air Force plane crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, killing all 25 people on board.
A combined team began search and rescue efforts, recovering human body parts and pieces of the aircraft.
Traditional ruler Afolabi Odidiomo told Premium Times that residents feared the water source had been polluted.
Abuja court to rule on former accountant general’s statements in N109.5bn case
A judge in Abuja reserved a ruling on whether to admit statements from former Accountant General Ahmed Idris in his trial over alleged diversion of N109.5 billion in public funds.
- Amount alleged
- N109.5 billion
- Statements under review
- 14 statements taken on 13 different dates
- Judge
- Yusuf Halilu
- Defendants
- Ahmed Idris, Geoffrey Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Kudu Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited
At least 72 Sudanese gold miners reportedly killed in border air strike
Rights groups say an air strike killed at least 72 miners in northern Sudan near the Egyptian border. Sudan has formed a committee to investigate; responsibility remains disputed.
Responsibility
Rights groups and miners accused Egypt of carrying out air strikes on Sudanese miners.
Sources said the strike targeted illegal gold prospectors operating on Egyptian territory.
Location
The National reported that the Sudanese groups said the strike took place inside Sudan.
The sources said the prospectors were operating on Egyptian territory near the Sudanese border.
Justification
Somood said targeting civilians could not be justified on security grounds.
The sources said the miners had repeatedly been warned to leave the area.
Two Egyptian truck drivers killed in shooting in Khartoum
Two Egyptian truck drivers were killed and another person injured in a shooting in Khartoum. Egypt contacted Sudanese authorities, who said they had arrested the suspected gunman.
EU adds €25 million for migration cooperation in eastern Libya
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African Union holds Kigali talks to advance eastern DRC peace process
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BW ESS plans more than €1bn in battery projects in Italy
BW ESS has projects under construction in Italy and 1 GW of fully approved projects. The company says its Italian portfolio could attract more than €1bn in investment.
Alfa Romeo shows Cuorerosso concept as a possible design direction
Alfa Romeo has shown the Cuorerosso, a 2+2 coupé concept that may never reach production but signals a possible direction for the company’s designs.
Italian cruise ports set summer record as 2026 passenger numbers rise
Italy’s cruise ports handled 6.1 million passengers from June to August, up 4.5% from 2025. Researchers forecast 15.4 million passengers for the full year.
“The figures for the June-August quarter show very clearly the weight of the peak season on the performance of Italian cruising.”
IMF warns global economy may be nearing its limit after a run of shocks
The IMF says the global economy has weathered recent shocks, supported by energy supply shifts and AI investment, but warns that further geopolitical disruption could strain it.
European stocks edge higher as Milan tech shares fall
European markets traded slightly higher, while technology shares fell in Milan. Investors also watched bank deal-making and luxury stocks after LVMH reported nine-month revenue.
Rakuten TV plans audience measurement in Italy from 2027
Rakuten TV expects to begin measuring the audience for its channels in Italy in 2027, giving advertisers verifiable data. Its business services are also expanding into the US, Middle East and Japan.
IMF raises Italy’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%
The IMF raised its forecast for Italy’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.8%, from 0.5%. It also expects growth of 0.6% in 2027.
The IMF raised its forecast for Italy’s 2026 growth in its World Economic Outlook, presented in Bangkok.
It now expects the economy to grow by 0.8%, up from 0.5% in its July forecast.
For 2027, the IMF raised its growth estimate from 0.5% to 0.6%.
Italy’s economy grew by 0.5% in 2025, so the new forecasts point to continued modest growth.
Iper Tosano to open in Vimodrone on October 15
The new Iper Tosano supermarket will open at Vimodrone shopping centre, with more than 45,000 products, 1,500 parking spaces and over 150 new employees.
Anerio Tosano opened the group’s first supermarket in Cerea, in the province of Verona.
Tosano’s children joined the business and the group opened a large hypermarket.
The new Iper Tosano store is scheduled to open in Vimodrone.
Customers can receive a 10% discount on their total shopping bill.
Naples police seize fish-processing business over wastewater permit
Naples Metropolitan Police seized a fish-processing business in Mugnano di Napoli after finding it lacked a permit to discharge wastewater into the public sewer system.
- Business location
- Via Aldo Moro, Mugnano di Napoli
- Business size
- About 400 square metres
- Products processed
- Cod and stockfish
- Authority
- Naples Metropolitan Police environmental section
Novi Ligure steelworkers strike over planned Ex Ilva shutdown
Workers at the Ex Ilva plant in Novi Ligure joined a 24-hour national strike against a shutdown planned by 15 November, warning of job losses and delayed income support.
Production and jobs
Workers and unions want production to continue at Novi Ligure and oppose a shutdown that could put almost all staff on redundancy payments.
The company announced the suspension of production at Taranto’s hot area, with a wider shutdown affecting northern plants expected by 15 November.
Industrial plan
Unions say there is no concrete plan or guarantee that production will resume, and seek a plan centred on steelmaking.
The government announced it intended to introduce a decree on income-support measures and pointed to future steel production using cleaner technologies.
Golden Goose and Disney Launch Mickey & Friends Collection and Store Tour
Golden Goose and Disney are launching Mickey & Friends sneakers, clothing and accessories on Oct. 13, with customization events planned at stores in several countries through early December.
Italian door-to-door sellers value flexible hours, survey finds
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Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices
Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.
“We should aim to harden our systems to make it difficult for such replicators to spread, but also prepare to deal with a world where they are here to stay.”
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.
Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation
Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with conspiracy to extort money and interfering with commerce by threats. The FBI suspects he was involved with ShinyHunters.
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.
Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
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.
Apple has introduced the HomePod Mini 2, its first small-speaker update since 2020.
The speaker has a new S10 chip, and Apple says a future software update will bring its latest Siri AI features.
With a compatible iPhone or iPad, Siri can use personal information to help with tasks such as finding a message or adding ingredients to a shopping list.
The speaker also adds Sound Glow, which matches its lights to album art, and can work as a Mac’s default speaker.
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 unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and made it available for preorder.
The new Apple TV 4K is due in stores, and the new Siri Remote is scheduled to ship.
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.
- Collection
- Apple Home Collection
- Development partners
- LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
- Smart deadbolt price
- $349.95
- Wired video doorbell price
- $249.95
Beats and Pokémon reveal Pikachu and Mimikyu edition of Beats Pill
Beats and The Pokémon Company revealed a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 in the United States.
Paris Auto Show puts affordable cars and electric models in focus
The Paris Auto Show opened to the public on October 13, featuring more than 60 automakers. Its 2026 lineup highlights small cars, family models and electric vehicles, including options priced below €20,000.
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Kyoto beat Ratchaburi 1-0 for first Asian Champions League Elite win
Temma Matsuda scored late as Kyoto beat Thailand’s Ratchaburi 1-0 at home, securing the Japanese club’s first win in the Asian Champions League Elite.
“I was relieved. I’m glad we could deliver a victory to the many people who support us.”
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.
Milan's Saelemaekers has successful ankle surgery and faces 4-5 months out
Alexis Saelemaekers had surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The Milan winger is expected to miss about four to five months.
Germany women face Japan in World Cup-season friendly in Bremen
Germany hosted Japan in a friendly in Bremen after beating Australia 4-2. A live update in the coverage showed the teams level at 1-1, with Linda Dallmann scoring for Germany.
WWE Sets Crown Jewel Matches, Keeps Riyadh as Planned Venue
WWE confirmed two champion-versus-champion matches for Crown Jewel on November 7 and reiterated that the event is planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 for first home Premier League win in 25 years
Coventry City beat Newcastle 4-1 at home, earning their first home Premier League win in 25 years and moving up to 14th place.
Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi to play in Champions League
The Lens right-back started against Sporting Lisbon, becoming the first Saudi player to appear in the Champions League. Lens and Sporting each had three points before the match.
Saud Abdulhamid started for Lens against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old right-back became the first Saudi player to appear in the competition.
Lens is a French club, while Sporting Lisbon is from Portugal.
Abdulhamid joined Lens from Roma in 2025 and had made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals and assisting eight.
PSG grounds manager Jonathan Calderwood faces possible dismissal
Jonathan Calderwood has been called to a preliminary meeting that could lead to his dismissal. The move follows a dispute over the Parc des Princes pitch and the club’s fourth-place league pitch ranking.
Calderwood was named the Premier League’s best grounds manager, according to Foot Mercato.
PSG recruited Calderwood from Aston Villa.
The opening-day PSG-Rennes match was moved to Rennes because the Parc des Princes pitch was judged unplayable.
PSG was fined €150,000, and Rennes referred the decision to the CNOSF.
Reports said Calderwood had been summoned to a preliminary meeting that could lead to dismissal.
Manchester City returns to Champions League against PSG amid financial case
Manchester City hosts defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday as it returns to the Champions League. City is appealing a tribunal verdict over financial rule-breaking, with sanctions still pending.
- Match
- Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Match day
- Wednesday
- PSG status
- Reigning Champions League title holder
- City ruling
- Premier League tribunal verdict last month
Iraola backs Wirtz and Barcola after criticism of Liverpool form
Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola says he has full trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after criticism of their performances. Injuries to three leading scorers have increased pressure on the pair.
Performance
Iraola said Wirtz and Barcola have had good and bad games and that he trusts them to deliver good performances.
The Daily Mail article said both big-money signings failed to do enough against Manchester City.
Assessment of Wirtz
Iraola pointed to Wirtz’s good performances for Germany and said he would have better and worse games.
The Daily Mail article called Wirtz the biggest letdown among the 22 starters and said he needed to start delivering.
Luuk de Jong is seeking another move abroad, Willy van de Kerkhof says
Former PSV player Willy van de Kerkhof says De Jong wants another overseas move with his wife and is unlikely to return to PSV.
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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”
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.
Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift
Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.
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.
Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together
German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.
Rodrigo Faro says he worked as a child to help support his family
The Brazilian presenter says he and his brother began making commercials at age eight and gave their earnings to help support their mother.
GTA 6 PC release reportedly planned for early 2027
Rockstar is reportedly planning a PC release in the first three months of 2027, a few months after the game’s scheduled November launch on consoles. The company has not confirmed a PC version.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.
A report based on people familiar with Rockstar’s plans says the PC version could arrive between January and March 2027.
Rockstar has not announced a PC release, and the game is currently listed only for those consoles.
If the reported timing is accurate, PC players would wait only a few months after the console launch.
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.
Glendale emergency crews responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
News outlets reported Piane’s death and his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Jade Anna says she and Kenneth ended their engagement over future plans
Jade Anna says she and Kenneth made a joint decision to end their relationship because their future plans and careers no longer aligned. She is moving from Rome back to the Netherlands.
- Move
- Jade moved to Rome in January.
- Proposal
- Kenneth proposed in May.
- Breakup announcement
- Jade said the relationship ended about three months after the proposal.
- Reason
- Jade cited their future plans and careers.
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.
Political support
Noem said she would take Ken Paxton over James Talarico.
Musgraves welcomed Talarico at her Dallas concert.
Criticism
Noem said she preferred Ella Langley over Musgraves.
Musgraves replied with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog.
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.
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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”
Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting
Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. Cases tripled in three weeks as fighting displaced people into unsanitary camps.
Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode
Kudumbashree in Kozhikode is holding food festivals and cooking contests to promote nutritious dishes made with local millets, tubers and leaves during Poshan Maah.
Review finds insufficient evidence for medicinal cannabis to treat insomnia
A review of nine trials involving 537 adults found too little reliable evidence to recommend medicinal cannabis for insomnia. The findings do not prove the products are ineffective.
EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy
The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania announced the first two measles-related deaths, both infants in Lancaster County.
A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County and an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident died after measles-related complications.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the fifth death, involving a 20-year-old woman with a compromised immune system.
Pennsylvania reported the sixth death, involving a 39-year-old woman in Franklin County.
Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study
A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.
- Participants
- 294 adults with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
- Average age
- 66
- Follow-up
- Up to seven years
- Activity groups
- Up to four hours, four to eight hours, and more than eight hours weekly
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.
Effects of a break
Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.
Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.
Regaining fitness
The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.
People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.
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