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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.
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.
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”
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
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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Spanish left-wing coalition proposes Ada Colau as candidate for prime minister
Four parties in Spain’s Frente Amplio have proposed former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau as their candidate in the November 29 general election and invited Podemos to join.
“Ada Colau is the figure who can best assume leadership in the current political situation”
Spanish royal family leads 12 October parade in Madrid
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over Spain’s National Day military parade in Madrid, joined by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía. About 4,400 people took part.
Cádiz PP calls for Algeciras mayor to resign after two sexual assault complaints
The Cádiz branch of Spain’s Popular Party has called on Algeciras mayor José Ignacio Landaluce to resign after learning of two complaints alleging sexual assault. Twelve of 15 PP councillors signed the request.
Company led by PSOE spokesperson’s partner rents at least 30 homes
Sergi Vélez leads a property group whose rental arm has at least 30 homes and reportedly pursued up to three eviction cases at once. The group’s business contrasts with the PSOE’s housing message.
Spain’s king and queen visit Ceuta amid tensions over migrant arrivals
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta for the first time. The city’s leader said the visit could help restore confidence after a large migrant arrival he called an invasion.
Catalonia seeks to secure Rodalies rail agreements before November election
Catalonia’s government is working to complete a Renfe contract and transfer the R1 line before the November 29 election. A planned Rodalies investment programme is already under way.
Spain’s Supreme Court keeps voting suspension for many new citizens
Spain’s Supreme Court upheld a suspension affecting many people who gained citizenship through the “grandchildren law” ahead of the 29 November election. Some can still vote if they meet specific conditions.
Spain’s Supreme Court upheld a voting suspension for many people who gained Spanish citizenship through a law for descendants of exiles.
The ruling affects people living abroad who are registered, or seeking registration, in the overseas electoral census; government figures put the number at 163,020.
People who qualified directly under the 2022 law can vote if they were on the electoral roll before it closed on 1 August and can document their descent from exiles.
The suspension remains for those whose citizenship relied on a later government instruction that presumed exile for some people who left Spain between 1936 and 1955.
Former judge summoned in alleged effort to target judge Biedma
Spain’s National Court has summoned former judge Luis José Sáenz de Tejada as a suspect in an investigation into alleged efforts to pressure Judge Beatriz Biedma.
Investigators say several meetings took place to plan actions against Biedma.
Biedma gave evidence as a person affected by the case at the National Court.
Pedraz agreed to summon Sáenz de Tejada as a person under investigation.
Sáenz de Tejada is due to appear before the court.
Juan Rodríguez García-Lozano, father of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, dies at 100
The lawyer from León died on Monday, October 12. He was the father of former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
- Age
- 100
- City
- León
- Profession
- Lawyer
- Son
- José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
ERC leadership rejects Rufián’s call for a broad left-wing pact in Catalonia
Gabriel Rufián urged ERC and the Comuns to form a broad left-wing front in Catalonia, but ERC’s leadership said the party would run under its own name.
Pact
Rufián says ERC and Comuns should reach an agreement and form a broad front in Catalonia.
ERC says it will not join a broad front and will run as ERC.
Political approach
Rufián argues that broad fronts should be sought in Catalonia as well as Madrid.
The leadership says ERC should remain the leading national left-wing party in Catalonia and that its own electoral strength can help counter the far right.
UPN and PP agree to contest Spain’s November election together in Navarra
Navarra’s UPN and Spain’s PP plan to run together in the November 29 general election and back removing a constitutional route for Navarra to join the Basque Country.
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PSPV and Compromís back a possible alliance for Senate seats
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Spain’s dissolved Congress halts proposed sanction over pepper spray incident
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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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack
General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.
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.
The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.
The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.
The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.
The journalist was detained in the Sakhalin region as he was preparing to leave, according to the FSB.
He was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody; reports differ on whether the arrest occurred in Sakhalin or in Moscow.
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.
- Chelsea 3
- Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
- Chelsea 3 crew
- 15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
- Chelsea 3 attack
- Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
- Sunken ship
- About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
Reason for strikes
Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.
Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Police officer dismissed for taking Sainsbury’s carrier bags without paying
A police officer was dismissed after a hearing found he had deliberately avoided paying for carrier bags at Sainsbury’s. Published accounts differ on their total value.
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Turkey offers entrepreneurs 1.35 million lira for a 3% stake
Turkey’s industry minister said entrepreneurs starting companies can receive 1.35 million lira in investment in exchange for a 3% stake. An entrepreneurship office has also opened in Ankara.
“We offer entrepreneurs who will establish their companies an investment of 1 million 350 thousand lira in exchange for a 3 percent stake”
TMSF to hire 75 staff for roles in Istanbul
Turkey’s Savings Deposit Insurance Fund will recruit 75 people for three roles in its Istanbul headquarters. Applications are open until 30 October at 17:00.
Turkey expands agricultural insurance coverage for 2027
Turkey’s TARSİM agricultural insurance scheme will cover more crops and risks in 2027, including frost damage to 25 products, up from nine.
Turkey’s auto production and sales fall as domestic vehicle sales rise
In the first nine months of 2026, Turkey’s vehicle production and total market shrank, but sales of domestically made cars and light commercial vehicles increased.
Türkiye’s fresh vegetable exports reach $822.7 million in nine months
Türkiye earned $822.7 million from fresh vegetable exports between January and September, up 10% from the same period a year earlier. Tomatoes and peppers made up about 70% of export revenue.
Nine face legal action in second wave of Turkish check-fraud probe
Authorities launched operations in Ankara and other provinces in a second wave of a check-fraud investigation, identifying 11 new suspects and starting legal proceedings against nine.
Pegasus to end Sabiha Gökçen–Tuzla flights after October 23
Pegasus plans to end flights between Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, after October 23. Wizz Air is expected to be the only scheduled airline serving Tuzla this winter.
Pegasus plans to stop flying between Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Tuzla, a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The last flight is scheduled for October 23, and the route will not operate in the 2026/27 winter season.
Pegasus has also paused ticket sales for next summer, though the company’s future plans for the route are not detailed.
AJet stopped flying the same route in June, so Wizz Air is expected to be Tuzla’s only scheduled airline this winter.
IMF raises Turkey’s 2026 inflation forecast to 31.2 percent
The IMF raised its forecast for Turkey’s average inflation in 2026 and cut its growth projection. It also warned that prolonged Middle East fighting could add to price pressures.
The IMF’s forecast for Turkey’s 2026 average inflation was 28.6 percent.
The IMF projected Turkey’s 2026 economic growth at 2.9 percent.
Turkey’s annual inflation was 29.73 percent, down from 31.51 percent in August.
The IMF published its October World Economic Outlook, raising its 2026 average inflation forecast for Turkey to 31.2 percent.
Turkey sets e-notification rules and deadlines for tax groups
Turkey has set deadlines for tax groups required to join its electronic notification system, with a 30 November deadline for those not yet enrolled.
- Enrollment deadline
- November 30, 2026
- New businesses
- Must enroll within 15 days of starting business
- Notice delivery
- Deemed delivered at the end of the fifth day after reaching the electronic address
- Existing users
- Those enrolled before July 2026 can keep using their existing login details
Oil exploration planned in a major tourism area
A headline says oil exploration is planned in an area described as a tourism hub, but gives no further details.
Dollar trades near 49.24 lira and euro near 55 lira in Turkey
On Tuesday, October 13, the dollar traded at about 49.24 lira and the euro at around 55 lira in Turkey.
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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.”
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.
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.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
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.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
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
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.
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
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Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together
German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.”
Orthopaedic specialist explains five common myths about arthritis
Dr Ankur Singh says smoking can raise arthritis risk, while exercise adapted to a person’s condition can help. He says evidence does not link knuckle cracking to osteoarthritis.
Dietitians suggest three steps for making a more satisfying smoothie
Dietitians recommend choosing a suitable liquid, adding produce and checking for nutritional gaps. The right ingredients depend on whether the smoothie is a meal, snack or workout drink.
Why you may feel tired despite getting seven to nine hours of sleep
Pulmonologist Dr Shivani Swami says interrupted sleep and other health or lifestyle factors can leave people tired despite spending enough time in bed. She advises medical evaluation for persistent fatigue, especially with signs of sleep apnoea.
Fitness coach says bulky, hard-to-use gear can waste home gym money
Fitness coach Jacob Zemer says home gyms can start with bands, dumbbells and a bench. He warns that equipment taking up space and rarely used may be a poor investment.
Health feature says many Indians do not get enough protein
The feature says about 80% of Indians may not get enough protein and discusses whey protein as a supplement, including common concerns about how it is made.
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.
Drinking water does not directly lower high blood sugar, according to diabetes educator and nurse Megan Asterino-McGeean.
She says staying hydrated can help prevent dehydration from making the situation worse.
When the body loses water, blood becomes more concentrated, which can raise a blood sugar reading.
High glucose can also lead the kidneys to remove more water through urine, increasing the risk of dehydration.
Dietz & Watson is redesigning cold cuts amid health concerns
As health concerns and falling deli-counter sales put pressure on cold cuts, Dietz & Watson says it is close to completing a line of redesigned products.
The World Health Organization classified cured meats as a Group 1 carcinogen.
Dietz & Watson began work on its goal of creating a nearly complete line of “clean” cold cuts.
Men's Health reported that the company was close to reaching that goal.
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.
- Trials reviewed
- 12
- Participants
- More than 1,000 women
- Participant ages
- 40 to 65
- Study institution
- University College London
Upper lumbar spine problems may cause runners’ hip and knee pain
Pain in a runner’s hip, front thigh or knee may sometimes come from nerves in the upper lumbar spine, even when the back itself does not hurt.
Nutritionist advises against detox diets after Navratri
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