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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.
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.
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”
Hailee Steinfeld cheers Josh Allen during Bills’ overtime win over Rams
Steinfeld was shown on television cheering for her husband, Bills quarterback Josh Allen, during Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win over the Rams in Los Angeles.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no 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.
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.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
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.
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
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
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
Turkey’s ruling party seeks damages over coverage of investment fund scandal
The AKP is seeking 1.6 million lira in damages from two journalists, a news channel and an opposition spokesman over their coverage of a fund scandal.
“No claim for damages can take precedence over our responsibility to the public,”
Uludağ plans take effect to support tourism throughout the year
New plans for Uludağ are now in force, setting out safer walking routes, controlled parking and new cultural and sports areas to encourage tourism beyond the winter season.
Turkish groups seek review of writer Sabahattin Ali’s 1948 killing
Five press and writers organizations have asked Turkey’s Justice Ministry to review the killing of novelist Sabahattin Ali and search for his remains, which have never been found.
HSK Takes Action Over Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Ankara Judge
A sexual harassment allegation has been made against a judge in Ankara, and the HSK has taken action.
Turkish judicial council opens investigation into judge over video call allegation
Turkey’s judicial council ordered an investigation into an Ankara judge accused of exposing himself during a video call. The woman who reported him was later jailed on a separate extortion charge.
CPJ says Turkey’s journalist crackdown is nearing a crisis point
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Turkey to release four journalists jailed or placed under house arrest over coverage of an investment fund scandal.
Turkish parliament speaker meets Council of Europe assembly president
Numan Kurtulmuş met Petra Bayr in Türkiye, discussing ties between their institutions, Türkiye’s peace process and Gaza, among other issues.
Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmuş met Petra Bayr, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, during her official visit to Türkiye.
They discussed closer ties between the Turkish parliament and the assembly.
Kurtulmuş said a law linked to Türkiye’s “Terror-Free Türkiye” goal passed parliament with 467 votes, and a parliamentary monitoring commission will be set up to follow the process.
He said the goal includes ending terrorism and making democratic development and social peace lasting.
Turkey’s AK Party files three compensation lawsuits over alleged false claims
AK Party official Eyyüp Kadir İnan said the party filed lawsuits seeking compensation from three people over statements and broadcasts it says harmed its reputation.
The dates of publications cited in the compensation claim involving Timur Soykan; reports differ on whether BirGün TV is also named.
The dates of publications cited in the compensation claim involving Şaban Sevinç.
Zeynel Emre made the statements cited in the third compensation claim.
AK Party secretary-general Eyyüp Kadir İnan announced that the three lawsuits had been filed.
Average time for divorce cases in Turkey fell to 163 days in 2025
Turkey’s justice minister said average divorce case time fell from 199 days in 2020 to 163 days in 2025. He also called for wider family counselling to help reduce conflict and protect children.
- Average case duration in 2020
- 199 days
- Average case duration in 2025
- 163 days
- Divorce cases filed in 2024
- 326,069
- Divorce cases filed in 2025
- 309,479
Opposition says government control has expanded to 156 Turkish municipalities
An opposition lawmaker says defections, trustee appointments and other actions have shifted control in 156 municipalities since Turkey’s March 2024 local elections.
Government control of municipalities
Arslan says defections, trustee appointments and judicial action shifted control of 156 municipalities after the elections.
Not stated in the source.
Pressure on mayors
Arslan accused the government of using threats, blackmail, possible criminal investigations and control over municipal funding to pressure mayors to switch parties.
Not stated in the source.
İzmir education inspector jailed over alleged 300,000-lira bribe
An education inspector in İzmir was arrested while receiving 300,000 lira in a cafe, after a school principal reported an alleged demand to close a financial investigation.
159 detained in investment fraud operation across 39 Turkish provinces
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MHP leader Bahçeli meets CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu
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Former AKP lawmaker links fund scandal to lack of merit in party
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World
Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact
The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.
“It is not going to have any impact on prices. The first amount [due to be shipped to the US] is so small.”
Eight killed by gunman in Erie, Pennsylvania; shooter dies by suicide
A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including children and a pregnant woman, at a home in Erie before taking his own life. Police say seven victims were related to him.
California holds a contest to select its largest pumpkin
A photo-news headline announces a contest in California to select the largest pumpkin. No details about the pumpkins or results are provided.
Composer Don Spike says he won 50,000 won in lottery
South Korean composer Don Spike posted that he matched four lottery numbers and won 50,000 won. He recently opened a restaurant in Gyeongju after serving a prison sentence for drug offences.
Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel deal undermines efforts to end Ukraine war
Mark Carney told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a new Russian diesel supply deal with the U.S. would give Russia revenue and work against efforts to end the war.
More Canadian snowbirds are choosing destinations outside the U.S
Canadian retirees are swapping winter stays in Florida for places including Mexico and the Caribbean, citing safety concerns, costs and the weak Canadian dollar.
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.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder
Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, was due to be sentenced in Las Vegas. He faces life in prison without parole and says he will appeal.
Shakur and members of his entourage were involved in a casino brawl at the MGM Grand.
Shakur was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas and died in hospital six days later.
Davis was arrested in connection with Shakur’s killing.
Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Davis was scheduled to be sentenced in a Las Vegas courtroom.
Waterspout tornado confirmed in Georgian Bay
A tornado over Georgian Bay was captured on camera and confirmed as a waterspout tornado in Ontario.
- Event
- Waterspout tornado confirmed
- Location
- Georgian Bay
- Province
- Ontario
- Report date
- 2026-10-13
Man arrested after handing himself in over death of Jayda Allen Bonner
Jayda Allen Bonner, 21, was found dead in a Carlton apartment. A 31-year-old man who knew her has been arrested, and police are investigating.
Prior police contact
The family said Bonner and her mother filed a report about alleged abuse six weeks earlier, and that Bonner had sought help.
Police said they would thoroughly examine any interactions with Bonner before her death.
Police response
Family and friends criticised police for not intervening before Bonner died.
Police said they would not comment on the ongoing investigation.
Coroner's inquest to examine death of Toronto woman who fell from balcony
A coroner's inquest is set to begin examining the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a balcony.
Inquest opens into Toronto woman’s 2020 death during police response
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A timeline of key events in the Regis Korchinski-Paquet case
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Florida mother mourns two children found dead with their father
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Lufthansa Boeing 747 nearly struck its tail during aborted Los Angeles landing
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Sheinbaum invokes Mexican sovereignty amid U.S. security and trade tensions
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Woman killed and two men seriously hurt in Clayton County motorcycle crash
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Business
Japanese firms offer personalized bath products and training
Japanese companies are promoting tailored bath products made with regional ingredients, while a new online certification course teaches people about bathing culture.
“share the joy of bathing”
BOJ Officials Lean Against October Rate Hike, See Possible Move in December
Bank of Japan officials are leaning against raising interest rates again in October but are still considering a move as soon as December.
IMF raises Japan’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.7%
The IMF raised its forecast for Japan’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.7% and expects growth to stabilize next year.
Nissin to relaunch Black Pepper Crab Cup Noodles in Japan
Nissin Foods will launch its revamped Black Pepper Crab Cup Noodles nationwide in Japan on October 26, inspired by a Singapore crab dish.
Aeon's net profit nearly tripled as drugstore business performed well
Japanese retailer Aeon said its net profit for the six-month interim period was 13.3 billion yen, about three times the level a year earlier. Strong drugstore business helped drive the increase.
Aeon’s net profit triples to 13.3 billion yen in March-August period
Aeon reported net profit of 13.3 billion yen for March to August 2026, 3.3 times the year-earlier figure, as shopping malls and drugstores performed well.
Japan’s wholesale prices rise 6.8% in September, slower than in August
Japan’s wholesale prices rose 6.8% from a year earlier in September, down from 7.6% in August, Bank of Japan data showed.
Japan’s wholesale prices rose 6.8% in September compared with the same month a year earlier.
These prices are for goods traded between companies and are also described as producer or input prices.
The increase was slower than August’s 7.6% rise.
Bank of Japan data showed the change.
Japan’s 2026 rice harvest forecast to fall 1%
Japan’s 2026 rice harvest is projected to fall 1%. The forecast is relatively high despite concerns about prolonged rain in September.
Prolonged rain raised concerns about its impact on the rice harvest.
The Japan Times reported the forecast of a 1% fall in Japan’s 2026 rice harvest.
Japan-controlled tankers return to the Middle East after months away
Japan-controlled tankers have returned to the Middle East after months away, during more than seven months of conflict in the Persian Gulf.
- Tankers
- Japan-controlled
- Return
- Middle East
- Conflict duration
- More than seven months
Aeon’s first-half profit rises 1.7%, but second-quarter profit falls 23.5%
Aeon reported first-half recurring profit of ¥108.2 billion, up 1.7% from a year earlier. Profit in the three months to August fell 23.5%.
Hyogo company offers plant-based alternative to Akashi octopus
A company in Hyogo Prefecture has begun offering a plant-based substitute for Akashi-brand octopus after its price rose sharply.
Japan has 1.55 million borrowers with three or more unsecured loans
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Singapore venture firm plans startup academy in Japan's Iwate Prefecture
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Tokyo stocks remain lower, but most Prime Market shares rise
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Boeing plans first 737 MAX delivery to ANA from December
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Uniqlo to release four monochrome Miffy UT designs in December
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Nomura funds lead Japan’s 10-year investment trust returns
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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.”
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.
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.
Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149
The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sports
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.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
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 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.
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.
Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections
Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain
Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.
A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.
Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.
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.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Josh Allen
- First career overtime win; previously 0-7
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
- Allen’s total yards
- 331
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury
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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”
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to launch political podcast
Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch High Stakes on Oct. 14 with Vox Media. They plan to discuss political issues ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
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.
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.
Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future
Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
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.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
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.
- Age
- 34
- Breaking Bad role
- Walter White Jr.
- Seasons on the show
- All five
- Disability advocacy
- Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities
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.
AI use in the novel
Orélien has been accused of using generative AI extensively to write the novel.
He says no sentence in the book was created by a machine.
Shakira ends Madrid residency after 13 shows and about 700,000 fans
Shakira closed her Madrid residency on Oct. 12 with guest performers including Maluma, Laura Pausini and Bizarrap. The 13 shows at Macondo Park drew about 700,000 people, according to Shakira.
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Health
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.
“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
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.
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.
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.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.
Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
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.
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.
In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.
The mice then had a period with no exercise.
The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.
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
US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.
Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.
Gene-targeted treatment shrinks tumours in some advanced cancers
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BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial
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Aspirin linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with a genetic profile
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Hyderabad suspends four eateries’ food safety licences after inspections
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