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Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
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Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
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.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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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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”
Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.
Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.
Katie Zacharia begins term as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia is starting her term as White House press secretary. President Trump said she will hold an introductory news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded ads promoting Trump
A federal judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president and ordered it to cancel the remaining advertising purchase.
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s dispute with watchdog group over DOGE
The Supreme Court is set to hear Donald Trump’s dispute with a watchdog group over DOGE. No details of the case or hearing date are provided.
Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over internal documents.
DOGE is seeking to keep its internal documents from being handed over.
The dispute is about access to DOGE’s internal records.
The source does not provide details about the documents or the background to the dispute.
GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts
Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.
Politico reported that MAGA Inc. was planning major spending changes in the final weeks before Election Day.
A source confirmed to Fox News that MAGA Inc. was reallocating planned spending from Kean’s and Miller-Meeks’ districts, while a source said the Congressional Leadership Fund was also pulling its money.
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.
- Total since July
- More than $276 million
- 2025–26 cycle total
- Roughly $366 million
- Senate Leadership Fund
- $158 million
- America PAC
- $76 million, according to The Hindu; more than $76 million, according to CNBC
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.
Purpose of public broadcast
Broglio questioned the value of broadcasting the execution and said it could harm the military’s reputation.
Hegseth said making the event public would help people understand the serious consequences of such acts.
Participation by Catholic service members
Broglio urged Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request exemption because participation would violate Church teaching.
Hegseth described using military members to carry out the execution; the sources do not state his view on religious exemptions.
Johnson says he would stay on as House GOP leader if party loses majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to lead House Republicans even if they lose their majority in November, though he expects the party to keep control.
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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”
Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.
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.
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.
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.
Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
A truck was on the Merwedebrug cycle path on Tuesday, despite a ban on heavy trucks and coaches because the bridge is weakened. Rijkswaterstaat inspectors were on their way.
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.
Drones struck two cargo ships off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast overnight on October 13.
One ship sank, and five crew members were rescued, while 11 others remained missing as search efforts continued.
The other ship, the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, was hit by three drones, and all 15 crew members were evacuated; five had minor injuries.
The attacks came a week after two other commercial ships were hit in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, with one sinking and its crew presumed dead.
Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents after a mass border crossing from Morocco. They are due to travel to Melilla on Wednesday.
More than 70,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, according to Africanews; SCMP and AP reported about 80,000 crossings in July and more than 140 deaths.
More than 350 police officers and soldiers took part in an operation to clear the last major informal settlement at El Guano.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia began their first visit to Ceuta.
The royal couple are due to travel to Melilla.
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
Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.
Advance warning
The Ukrainian official said, “They say they didn't cut it off, but they didn't warn us (about the attack) either.
U.S. counterparts said they had not cut off intelligence sharing; the official said they were told the Americans “just didn't see (the launch)...
Possible explanation
The official called the explanation “a weak excuse” and said the incident might have been “a game” to test Ukraine's reaction.
The sources report no evidence that the incident resulted from a deliberate decision to withhold intelligence.
MI5 chief warns of rising threats from Russia, Iran and AI
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum said the service is devoting more resources to state threats than during the Cold War, citing Russia, Iran and emerging risks from AI.
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Russian warehouse insurance costs surged as drone attack risks rose
The average warehouse insurance rate in Russia rose 13 to 20 times year over year in the third quarter of 2026. Drone attack risk accounted for more than 90% of premiums.
“In the third quarter of 2026, it already accounted for more than 90% of the premium”
What state contributions and withdrawals may look like under PDS in 2027
The story focuses on how much the state may add to PDS savings in 2027 and when people may be able to withdraw the money.
Russian court awards apartment owners 15 million rubles over defects
After the Supreme Court reviewed a case involving serious defects in a 2013 apartment purchase, a regional court awarded two owners 15,094,479 rubles.
Alfa-Bank buys 4.85% stake in Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema
Alfa-Bank bought a 4.85% stake in the Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema.
Tax debt collection can block or divert credit card payments in Russia
People in Russia say attempts to pay credit cards are being blocked or redirected to tax debts. The tax service says banks must follow the legal payment order.
Tax debts can divert payments meant for Russian credit cards
Some Russian credit-card holders find payments applied to tax debts first, potentially leaving their loans unpaid and their card operations restricted.
Investigation alleges Deloitte helped conceal Abramovich assets and avoid tax
Investigations based on leaked records allege that advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to hide assets in Cyprus companies and reduce tax liabilities. Deloitte Cyprus signed off on some accounts.
Investigations say advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to conceal assets and reduce tax bills.
The allegations involve the Russian billionaire’s Cyprus-based companies and Deloitte’s Cyprus office, which reviewed or signed off on some accounts.
Cyprus required companies to publish financial statements, so advisers allegedly made it appear that valuable assets and funds belonged to companies in the British Virgin Islands instead.
One company’s accounts showed about $672 million in assets before revised accounts listed just $75,000.
Russia says diesel exports could return to pre-crisis levels by year-end
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia could export 3 million to 3.5 million metric tonnes of diesel a month by year-end, above the volumes Donald Trump announced.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, after which Russian diesel exports fell.
Trump announced that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel.
Novak said Russia could increase diesel exports to 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year.
Russia suspends sales of several Chinese truck models over safety violations
Russia’s Rosstandart halted sales of several truck and special-equipment models from JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG after finding they failed safety and environmental requirements.
- Affected truck brands
- JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG
- JAC model
- K7 tractor unit
- Dongfeng model
- DFRZ-35 light truck
- Foton model
- 77N5BJ medium-duty truck
Alfa-Bank buys 4.85% stake in Russian clinic group Medsi
Alfa-Bank bought 4.85% of Medsi from Sistema as the clinic group prepares for a possible stock market listing. The deal price has not been disclosed.
Estimated deal value
Sergeev estimated the deal at 3.3–3.5 billion roubles.
Delitsyn said the price could reach 6 billion roubles.
Russian borrowers struggle to repay credit cards as labor shortage eases
A Banki.ru headline says Russians are struggling to repay credit cards, while a labor shortage is easing as more older people work.
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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.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
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.
Dutch organisations develop MyCheck digital identity wallet
A coalition of Dutch companies is developing MyCheck, an app for securely proving identity and sharing personal information. Users choose what details to share.
Evidence does not show Yandex strikes reduced Russian disinformation bots
Ukrainian strikes knocked Yandex data centres offline, but claims that they sharply reduced Russian disinformation bots rely on misread or unverified data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anthropic released a report on the risks of autonomous AI replication.
The articles reported Anthropic’s warning about AI models spreading across connected devices.
Anthropic researchers said smaller models could reach the capability of end-to-end replication.
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.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
Brandon Thomas has released WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft, free open-source apps modeled on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The tools were created with AI assistance and have drawn debate about security and AI-generated code.
AI-generated code
Some critics raised concerns about AI-generated code and cybersecurity.
Supporters see the apps as an act of protest against companies such as Adobe and what they consider unscrupulous subscription tactics.
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.
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Jack Harvey says cancer diagnosis has not changed his 2027 IndyCar plans
The 33-year-old IndyCar driver says he has been diagnosed with cancer but still plans to race in 2027, including at the Indianapolis 500.
“My goals for 2027 have not changed.”
Cadillac continues to manage brake overheating at Singapore Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas said Cadillac’s brake problem is almost solved, but he still had to manage overheating during the Singapore race. The team has six grands prix left to score its first top-10 finish.
Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Antonelli extends championship lead
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time. Kimi Antonelli finished third and extended his lead over teammate George Russell to 102 points.
Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds at Charlotte
Briscoe held off teammate Christopher Bell in a photo finish to win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his second straight NASCAR playoff victory. He is now fourth in the standings, 65 points behind leader Kyle Larson.
McLaren says major car-handling fix will have to wait until 2027
Team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren cannot fully address its Formula 1 car’s handling problems before making fundamental changes for its 2027 car.
Antonelli can clinch F1 title in Austin after Singapore podium
Kimi Antonelli finished third in Singapore and can secure the Formula 1 title at the next race in Austin if key results go his way. Max Verstappen won his second race in a row.
Jorge Martin avoids penalty after Indonesian GP start video sparks debate
A social media video raised questions about Jorge Martin’s start at the Indonesian Grand Prix. The rules say a jump start requires the bike to move when the red lights go out.
Jorge Martin finished third at the Indonesian MotoGP Grand Prix after a difficult weekend.
The result put the Aprilia rider two points ahead of Marc Marquez in the championship standings, with the Australian Grand Prix next.
A video posted on Instagram showed Martin moving in his starting position before the race began, prompting claims that he had jumped the start.
The rules penalise a rider who moves forward when the red lights go out, and a jump start usually brings two Long Lap penalties.
Hamilton takes responsibility for costly Singapore GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton said his decision to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car period cost him a podium in Singapore. He finished sixth and apologised to Ferrari.
Hamilton made his first pit stop after starting on medium tyres.
Lance Stroll retired, triggering a Virtual Safety Car, and Ferrari called both drivers in to pit.
Leclerc moved ahead of Hamilton.
Kimi Antonelli passed Hamilton for third.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri also passed Hamilton, who finished sixth.
Hamilton posted an apology on social media and accepted responsibility for his decision.
IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis undergoes durability testing at Sebring
Alex Palou completed 43 laps in IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis at Sebring, testing its durability and cooling. Alexander Rossi is due to take over testing on Tuesday.
- Laps completed
- 43
- Test venue
- Sebring International Raceway, Florida
- Driver on Monday
- Alex Palou
- Next scheduled driver
- Alexander Rossi
McLaren tells Norris and Piastri to put team first after Singapore crash
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore sprint race. McLaren boss Andrea Stella called it unacceptable and said the team would discuss how to prevent a repeat.
Team priorities
Andrea Stella said the team’s interests must always come first and the collision was unacceptable.
Norris defended his attempt, saying he thought he was fully alongside and entitled to try the pass.
Accountability
Stella said the focus should be on how the drivers can work together to prevent a repeat, rather than on apologies or assigning fault to one driver.
Norris apologised to the team but said the incident should be reviewed.
Kardashian jokes with Antonelli about their viral towel mix-up in Singapore
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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.
“within the first three months”
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.
Yujiro Hanma teased as a new Tekken 8 DLC fighter
Bandai Namco has shown a brief preview of Baki character Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8. His release date has not been announced.
USC Names Epic Universe Creative Executive Steve Tatham Program Director
Steve Tatham, who led creative work on Universal’s Epic Universe, will direct USC’s Themed Entertainment Program and join its faculty.
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.
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School arrives on PS5 on 5 November
Publisher iam8bit Presents and developer Coin Crew Games will release the puzzle game Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School on PS5 on 5 November 2026.
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.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly told staff the company needs new game ideas to survive.
She made the comments at an internal town hall last week, according to a transcript cited by Windows Central.
Sharma said Xbox must build lasting new franchises as well as support its best-known games.
Her remarks come as Microsoft reorganises its gaming division around established brands such as Fallout and other major series.
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.
Rock Paper Shotgun reported Ludeon Studios’ announcement of the move to Waylith in update 1.7.
PC Gamer reported that update 1.7 was available on the unstable beta branch.
GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
Anonymous leaker CyberLeek says it will release an alleged playable version of GTA 6 if its Solana meme coin reaches a $30 million market value. The build has not been verified.
- Coin
- Solana meme coin associated with CyberLeek
- Target market capitalization
- $30 million
- Earlier footage
- Reported as 24 minutes by GamesIndustry.biz and 25 minutes by SC Media and Security Affairs
- Build status
- CyberLeek’s claim to possess a playable build remains unverified
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.
AI in development
CEO Tim Sweeney says AI can empower creators and help teams make more and better products.
Some developers were reportedly shocked by the AI-first pivot, and some hoped the directive was not fully serious.
No Man’s Sky is coming to iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games is bringing the full No Man’s Sky game, with its updates, to iPhone and iPad. The mobile version will be free to try and will not include multiplayer or settlements at launch.
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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.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
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Family alleges negligence after woman dies following surgery in Kozhikode
A 49-year-old woman died after two operations at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. Her family alleges medical negligence; police have registered an unnatural-death case and the hospital has begun an inquiry.
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
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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.
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.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
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.
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.
- Suspensions
- Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students, for one month
- Hospital
- Kakinada Government General Hospital
- Surgery date
- September 26
- Patient
- 31-year-old woman who delivered a baby girl
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
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