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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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”
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
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.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
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.
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Politics
Italy gives go-ahead to autonomy agreements with three regions
Italy's government gave the go-ahead to autonomy agreements with Lombardy, Veneto and Piedmont. The agreements must now be submitted to Parliament.
“Once approved, the agreements will have to be submitted to Parliament.”
Tajani says Forza Italia is united and denies discussing primaries
Forza Italia leader Antonio Tajani said he had not called for party primaries and that changing its political line would require a congress or another consultation.
Venice mayor meets justice minister to discuss local needs
Venice Mayor Simone Venturini met Justice Minister Carlo Nordio in Rome and raised local concerns, saying they discussed possible solutions and open issues.
70 of 87 Trento teachers decline to accompany school trips
At Trento’s Galilei high school, 70 of 87 teachers say they will not accompany students on trips, citing low pay and unrecognized work outside class. The provincial education official opposes the move.
Bologna centre-right considers primaries to choose 2027 mayoral candidate
With no candidate agreed, Bologna’s centre-right is discussing primaries for the 2027 mayoral election. Party leaders disagree, and the national coalition’s decisions on other cities may shape the choice.
Italian Parliament debates budget plan and proposed deviation
Parliament debated the Dpfp and a proposed deviation from budget targets, with votes on two resolutions expected later in the morning. Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti backed continued fiscal consolidation.
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.
Italian opposition parties are expected to file separate resolutions before Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks in parliament about the European Council.
Her address is scheduled for tomorrow, according to the report.
The parties are unlikely to agree on one shared document, despite having jointly backed a resolution earlier in the day.
That earlier resolution concerned changes to public finances and a government economic planning document.
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.
Many of the deputies present had taken part in committee work, where many issues were discussed.
Giorgetti presented his report to a chamber that had about a dozen deputies at the start and around 20 during his speech.
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.
- Edition
- Fifth
- Dates
- 25–27 October
- Participants
- Presidents of all 20 Italian regions
- Opening ceremony
- Salone dei Cinquecento, Palazzo Vecchio
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.
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.
Italy’s Budget Heads to Cabinet as Giorgetti Pledges to Meet EU Targets
Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti says Italy’s budget will meet EU fiscal targets while easing cost-of-living pressures on families. The budget is heading to the Italian cabinet.
South Tyrol union seeks €500 energy bonus as Alperia appointments spark row
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School strikes planned across Italy and in Livorno province on 16 October
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Italy’s centre-left sets out 21 proposals ahead of budget law
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Computer analysis raises possibility Di Vita was ricin target
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Students pitch tents across Italy to protest university costs and housing
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Meloni jokes about her height after podium proves too high
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World
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
Court orders new hearing in case over passport error that stopped family’s Thailand trip
A passport error listing a child’s sex incorrectly stopped a Krasnodar family from travelling to Thailand. A court overturned earlier rulings and sent the compensation case back for a new hearing.
Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
Radosław Sikorski said a joint European force could be formed by 2030, possibly limited to the Baltic states and the eastern flank.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
MI5’s work countering state threats quadrupled.
Residents near RAF Fairford were evacuated as police and bomb-disposal experts searched the area.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind the suspected Fairford plot.
Ken McCallum delivered his annual speech warning of growing state and technology-related threats.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
- Vessel
- DF Peak
- Location
- More than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion
- Flag
- Benin
- EU sanctions status
- Listed among the EU-sanctioned ships
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Responsibility
Burnham said the incident was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.
Iran rejected any suggestion it was involved and called the accusation unfounded and malicious speculation.
Evidence
British authorities cited their assessment and said investigators found accelerants but no viable explosives in vans.
Iran called on Britain to present evidence supporting its allegations.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
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Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
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Business
Mexico seeks lower US tariffs and stronger auto chip capabilities
Mexico’s auto industry is awaiting trade talks with the US to seek lower tariffs, while experts say the country should build semiconductor skills to meet rising demand from vehicles.
“What we are hoping for in this fourth round is a substantial reduction in this tariff for us.”
Mexico removes 153,655 counterfeit goods worth about 18.8 million pesos
Mexico’s industrial property institute says it has permanently removed 153,655 counterfeit goods, valued at about 18.8 million pesos. The institute and the textile industry also agreed to work together against counterfeiting.
IMF sees Mexico’s growth rising to 1.8% in 2027, partly on AI exports
The IMF forecasts Mexico’s economy will grow 1.5% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, with exports linked to AI supply chains among the factors that could support growth.
Nobel economics work highlights the role of trust in Mexico’s economy
An opinion column links this year’s economics Nobel to the importance of clear policy signals, arguing that mixed messages in Mexico are weakening confidence among businesses and households.
Tren Maya plans onboard internet service across its route from January 2027
Mexico’s Defense Ministry is seeking a provider to offer internet across the 1,554-kilometer Tren Maya route, with free and paid options planned from January 2027.
Mexico Tech Week to discuss AI investment and research funding
Mexico Tech Week will run in Mexico City from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, with investors discussing AI funding and events focused on turning scientific research into businesses.
Mexico’s energy sector and trade talks with Trump
The story asks whether Mexico can use energy in trade talks with Trump, but the available text gives no details or outcome.
The story examines whether Mexico can use energy in trade talks with Trump.
It does not say what energy issue or proposal is involved.
No details about the talks or their progress are provided.
The available text gives no background on the trade relationship or the role energy might play.
Mexico weighs limiting a tax break for freight companies
Mexico’s lower house is considering reducing the income limit for companies to claim a tax credit on highway tolls, which transport groups warn could raise shipping costs and consumer prices.
The sector paid 49,285 million pesos for use of toll roads and bridges, and 1,154.2 million pesos in federal duties, products and fees.
Toll rates rose by an average of 9.7%, while diesel increased from 26.12 to 26.99 pesos per liter.
The Chamber of Deputies was scheduled to discuss the proposal from 14:00.
Peso weakness could push up inflation in Mexico
The peso fell to 18.50 per US dollar, raising concerns that imported goods will cost more and add pressure to inflation. A weaker peso can also benefit exporters and households receiving money from abroad.
- Friday closing rate
- 18.4111 pesos per US dollar
- Intraday high
- 18.5000 pesos per US dollar
- Weekly depreciation
- 1.36%
- Year-to-date change
- Peso down 2.23% against the dollar
Mexico gambling association urges stronger safeguards for online betting
A Mexican gambling industry group called for stronger protections as online betting grows, including age checks, spending limits and tools to spot risky play.
Dr. Simi to open its first veterinary diagnostic lab in Mexico City
SimiPet Care will open a veterinary laboratory in southern Mexico City on October 14, offering X-rays and routine tests. The facility adds to its 78 veterinary clinics.
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Ibero Puebla urges state to attract automakers to employ Volkswagen workers
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Peso breaks a run of losses
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Slim-backed INCA plans to list on Mexico’s stock exchange through a spin-off
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Former Hotel Bamer now houses 98 apartments near Bellas Artes
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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”
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.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Incident identified
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Stores
- Remained open
- Other UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected
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.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
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Sports
Filippo Ganna joins Lidl-Trek on a three-season deal
The Italian rider will leave Ineos after eight years to join Lidl-Trek through 2029. He says he hopes to race the Classics and support the team in Grand Tours.
“I have big goals that I hope to achieve with Lidl-Trek, especially in the Classics; with the team we will have, nothing is impossible. Of course, Grand Tours remain an important goal, and I hope to support the team while also seeking my own opportunities.”
Lakshya Sen loses to Chou Tien Chen in Denmark Open first round
India’s Lakshya Sen lost 18-21, 21-13, 15-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen and exited the Denmark Open after a 63-minute match.
Jakob Schubert completes the first repeat of a 9c climbing route
The Austrian climber completed DNA in France, becoming the first person to repeat a route graded 9c, the highest level of climbing difficulty.
India recall Krishan Pathak for Asian Champions Trophy squad
India have recalled goalkeeper Krishan Pathak and kept most of their Asian Games gold-winning team for the Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab. Harmanpreet Singh will captain the 18-player squad.
Nick Blakey leaves Sydney Swans for North Melbourne after hotel scandal
North Melbourne secured defender Nick Blakey in a major trade with Sydney. Blakey apologised for his role in the Pullman Hotel incident, which led to club suspensions and a police investigation.
Niemann and Ancer reportedly set to leave LIV Golf in 2027
Joaquin Niemann and Abraham Ancer are reportedly planning to leave LIV Golf before its 2027 relaunch. Ancer is expected to pursue the DP World Tour; Niemann's destination is less certain.
Mikey Lewis left out of England’s World Cup opener against Tonga
England have left half-back Mikey Lewis out of their opening men’s World Cup team against Tonga in Perth. AJ Brimson starts at full-back, while Jack Welsby is on the bench.
England have left Mikey Lewis out of their men’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga in Perth.
The Hull KR half-back is one of three non-playing reserves, despite making England’s tournament squad ahead of 2025 Super League Man of Steel Jake Connor.
Harry Smith will partner captain George Williams in the halves.
AJ Brimson was chosen at full-back ahead of Jack Welsby, who is on the bench.
Final Demand disqualified after positive test; Mullins fined
Final Demand was disqualified from second place in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham after testing positive for mepivacaine. Trainer Willie Mullins was fined £1,100.
Final Demand finished second in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.
Final Demand tested positive for mepivacaine, and an investigation examined the failed test and missing CCTV footage.
Reports said Final Demand had been disqualified and Mullins fined £1,100; Cheltenham was fined £5,000 for the CCTV rule breach.
Safiya Al Sayegh ends professional cycling career for religious reasons
The UAE rider, who was the women's peloton's only hijabi cyclist, has retired at 25. She said continuing felt wrong because of her religious beliefs.
- Age
- 25
- Professional debut
- Joined UAE Team ADQ in 2022
- National titles
- Multiple titles in the UAE
- Continental championships
- Finished on the podium at the Asian Continental Championships
Softer autumn golf courses can help players score better
As UK courses soften after a dry summer, more receptive greens and fairways may give golfers better scoring chances, according to the writer.
Distance off the tee
Shorter hitters may say they lose the advantage of extra distance from firm summer fairways.
The author argues that finding fairways is just as beneficial as gaining 10 or 20 yards of run.
Flyers place Helge Grans on waivers as Maple Leafs face a defensive gap
Philadelphia placed defenseman Helge Grans on waivers after one game this season. Toronto could consider him while Chris Tanev is injured, but no move has been announced.
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Paul Rowley appointed Castleford Tigers head coach on three-year deal
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Matt Duchene to miss up to three months after core muscle surgery
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Entertainment
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.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
After Shane Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, former cast member Ego Nwodim responded with a gym selfie and a pointed caption.
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.
The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor
Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network took in $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, against a reported production budget of about $30 million to $42 million.
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.
Monique Smit says she sometimes misses brother Jan amid estrangement
On a podcast, singer Monique Smit said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him. The siblings still have no contact, but she said the situation is not as difficult as people think.
Singer Monique Smit spoke about her brother Jan on the podcast Huilen is voor jou te laat, hosted by Wilfred Genee and Jan Paparazzi.
Monique and Jan are Dutch singers from Volendam, and the siblings currently have no contact.
She said Jan was once her best friend and that she sometimes misses him.
Monique said she still sings songs by Jan and other Volendam artists during her own performances.
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.
Orélien says he began writing the novel in Quebec.
Orélien says he completed a first draft.
Orélien was in France for a promotional tour.
Orélien returned to Canada, interrupting the tour.
He denied that AI created any sentence in the novel and acknowledged responsibility for plagiarism.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
- Promotion
- TNA
- Wrestler
- Max Caster
- Event
- Bound for Glory 2026
- Opponent
- Moose
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.
Alleged treatment
Collin says his mother dragged him by the ear and mistreated him and his siblings.
Kate previously said reports of abuse were unfounded.
His placement in an institution
Collin says he was removed from the home and placed in an institution, with little contact with his family.
Kate said he was sent for treatment for educational and social challenges and that the decision was the best thing she could do for him.
RimWorld moves to its own engine, with faster performance and saves intact
Update 1.7 moves RimWorld from Unity to Ludeon Studios’ Waylith Engine. The studio says it runs two to four times faster, and existing saves and most mods still work.
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Health
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
- Funding
- €8 million
- Duration
- Next two years
- Announced by
- Orazio Schillaci
- Event
- Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
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