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Spain’s Supreme Court keeps voting suspension for some new citizens

The court rejected a government appeal and kept a suspension affecting some Spanish citizens who gained nationality through the descendants-of-exiles law. The measure could exclude many from the November 29 election.

“A material impossibility of complying with a judicial order cannot be invoked when the cause of that non-compliance lies with the very administration responsible for carrying it out”
Supreme Court justicesSpain’s Supreme 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.

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.

Abascal calls for stronger border controls and migrant expulsions in Ceuta

Vox leader Santiago Abascal called for Ceuta’s border with Morocco to be militarized and for migrants who entered irregularly to be expelled. French politician Jordan Bardella joined him in criticizing Spain’s migration policies.

ERC and Podemos negotiate cooperation for Spain’s 29 November election

Gabriel Rufián will lead ERC’s list in the 29 November election as ERC and Podemos negotiate how to work together in Catalonia and elsewhere in Spain.

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.

Four parties in Spain’s Frente Amplio coalition have proposed Ada Colau as their candidate for prime minister in the November 29 general election.

Colau is a former mayor of Barcelona and a prominent housing-rights activist.

The coalition currently includes Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Movimiento Sumar and Comuns.

Its announcement follows an agreement between Podemos and Catalan party ERC to campaign together in Catalonia.

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EU warns long residence rules for public housing may discriminate

The European Commission says residence requirements longer than five years may breach EU law if they indirectly discriminate. The warning comes as Spanish regions consider “national priority” rules.

The Valencian government passed a law introducing residence-registration periods for applicants for protected housing.

Commissioner Magnus Brunner dated his response to Vicent Marzà’s question on residence requirements.

News outlets reported the Commission’s warning about possible indirect discrimination.

PP and Vox agreed that protected-home purchase aid in Castilla y León would include a 10-year registration requirement.

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.

Participants
About 4,400
Route
Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V to Plaza de Colón
Vehicles
144
Motorcycles
39

Madrid PP posts old video of journalist after she mocks Ayuso

The Madrid branch of Spain’s People’s Party posted an old video of journalist Sarah Santaolalla after she suggested Isabel Díaz Ayuso had been partying. Santaolalla says she may have been underage in the footage.

PP in the Community of Madrid Sarah Santaolalla

Response to the clip

The PP replied to Santaolalla’s comment about Ayuso by posting an old video of her dancing at a party.

Santaolalla said she was commenting on a public image, while the PP used a video from her private life.

Age and source of video

The PP’s posts, as described in the articles, did not explain how it obtained the video or state Santaolalla’s age in it.

Santaolalla said she did not know where the video came from and estimated she was 17 or 18; La Vanguardia describes her as 17.

Abascal urges Vox voters not to trust polls ahead of Spain’s Nov. 29 election

At a Vox campaign event in Estepona, Santiago Abascal urged supporters to vote and warned against trusting polls. He also accused the government of trying to influence the electorate.

World

Russian and Pakistani ministers discuss law enforcement cooperation

Russia’s interior minister met Pakistan’s interior minister in Islamabad to discuss cooperation on cybercrime, drugs and other cross-border crime.

“Today in Islamabad, Russian Interior Minister General of Police Vladimir Kolokoltsev held talks with the Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohsin Raza Naqvi.”
Irina VolkRussian Interior Ministry spokesperson

Andhra Pradesh earmarks 45 acres for INCOIS centre in Kakinada

The state has identified coastal land for a ₹100 crore INCOIS regional centre in Kakinada, expected to serve nearly seven lakh people along the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Takeover of Kochi apartment towers remains uncertain despite ultimatum

The Army Welfare Housing Organisation has not begun taking over two towers in Kochi for demolition and rebuilding, despite a district administration ultimatum.

Pakistan train derailment kills at least four, injures dozens

The Rehman Baba Express derailed in Punjab province while travelling from Karachi to Peshawar. At least four people were killed, and reported injury totals range from 17 to 30 or more.

Citizens’ group seeks help for seriously ill surrendered Maoist in prison

A Bengaluru citizens’ group has urged Karnataka to help secure medical care and relocation for Kotehonda Ravindra, who is seriously ill in a Keralam prison and being treated in an ICU.

Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on Oct. 11 after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment. The plane landed safely, with no injuries reported.

Crime Branch finds evidence against former caretaker in Jayamadhavan Nair death case

Investigators say forensic findings link former caretaker Raveendran Nair to the 2017 death of Jayamadhavan Nair in Kerala. They say the suspected motive was control of the family’s property.

Jayamadhavan Nair died in 2017 after he was brought unconscious to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Police are investigating his death, and Raveendran Nair, the family’s former caretaker, is the prime accused.

Investigators found human blood on a cot and a piece of wood in the house, while medical findings said a head injury caused the death and was not caused by a fall.

Nair’s blood was also found in a car used to take the body to hospital, and investigators say the vehicle was driven by a person named Saju.

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Southern Railway adds festival trains from Keralam for Navarathri

Southern Railway announced special trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Santragachi, and Bengaluru Cantonment, to handle extra festival-season demand. Bookings open on October 14.

Southern Railway announced the festival special trains.

Bookings for all the special trains are scheduled to open.

Train No. 06105 is scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram North for Santragachi.

Train No. 06575 is scheduled to leave Bengaluru Cantonment for Thiruvananthapuram North.

The return services are scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram North for Bengaluru Cantonment on October 17 and Santragachi for Thiruvananthapuram North on October 18.

India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert after Riyadh airport attack

India advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay vigilant after a deadly attack at Riyadh airport. Several Indian carriers have suspended flights to the kingdom until October 17.

Indian national killed
Mohammed Yousef Ali
Attack location
King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
Attack date
October 10, 2026
Indian nationals injured
11

Woman, 24, found dead in river near Payyannur

A 24-year-old woman who had gone missing on Monday was found dead in a river near Payyannur on Tuesday, after a search by rescue teams.

Indian Navy to commission first Samarthak vessel on October 16

The Indian Navy will commission INS Samarthak, the first of four indigenous multi-purpose vessels, at Karwar on October 16.

Business

Social Security’s 2027 Cost-of-Living Increase Is Due for Announcement

U.S. officials are set to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, after September inflation data is released. Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%.

“Social Security's COLA is essentially a 'raise' given to beneficiaries to offset inflation (rising prices) over the last year”
The Motley FoolPersonal finance and investing company

UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance

UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast again as its turnaround efforts gathered pace. No forecast figure or further details were provided.

JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns

JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.

Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years

Kroger says it will cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years, citing efforts to simplify operations and adapt to technology. The company says it will invest in frontline workers.

Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads

Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand

Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.

Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover

Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.

Bumble, a dating app company based in Texas, is reportedly in advanced talks to be bought by technology holding company Ithaca for around $1bn.

A deal could be announced as early as this week, according to the report.

Bumble shares rose almost 50% on Monday after the news, giving the company a market value of more than $580m.

That is still far below its value of more than $14bn after it listed on the Nasdaq in 2021.

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Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle

Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.

The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer for Chipotle.

Starbucks denied plans to buy Chipotle, after which Starbucks shares rose and Chipotle shares fell.

Kalshi traders expect US inflation to stay high after a likely 2026 peak

Kalshi traders expect US inflation to remain elevated, with September CPI forecast at 3.6% year over year. They see limited odds of new highs this year.

September CPI forecast
3.6% year over year
August CPI increase
3.4% year over year
May 2026 inflation peak
4.2% year over year
Chance of a 2026 inflation high
Just under one in three

Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project

The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.

Admirers of Tomlin’s project Critics of the project

Time spent

They admired his dedication to a project developed over 12 years.

They questioned whether Tomlin devoted too much time to his virtual city.

Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo

More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.

Science & Tech

Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices

Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.

“We should aim to harden our systems to make it difficult for such replicators to spread, but also prepare to deal with a world where they are here to stay.”
Anthropic researchersSafety researchers

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.

Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world

NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.

Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation

Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with conspiracy to extort money and interfering with commerce by threats. The FBI suspects he was involved with ShinyHunters.

Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets

Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.

Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously

Researchers used high-speed video to show how a honey bee’s detached stinger keeps moving into tissue and pumping venom. The mechanism could inspire less invasive medicine-delivery pumps.

Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features

Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.

Apple has introduced the HomePod Mini 2, its first small-speaker update since 2020.

The speaker has a new S10 chip, and Apple says a future software update will bring its latest Siri AI features.

With a compatible iPhone or iPad, Siri can use personal information to help with tasks such as finding a message or adding ingredients to a shopping list.

The speaker also adds Sound Glow, which matches its lights to album art, and can work as a Mac’s default speaker.

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Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.

Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and made it available for preorder.

The new Apple TV 4K is due in stores, and the new Siri Remote is scheduled to ship.

Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.

Collection
Apple Home Collection
Development partners
LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
Smart deadbolt price
$349.95
Wired video doorbell price
$249.95

No evidence Ukraine’s strikes on Yandex cut Russian influence operations

Ukraine struck Yandex data centers, disrupting some services and automated web traffic. Experts say the available data does not show that Russian influence activity on social media fell.

Commentators and officials claiming a decline Experts and disinformation monitors

Effect on Russian bot activity

Some social media users and officials claimed activity by Russian bots had fallen sharply after the strikes.

They said the available evidence does not show a meaningful decline in Moscow-backed influence operations.

Meaning of Cloudflare data

The chart was cited as evidence that bot activity had dropped.

The chart measures automated traffic from Yandex’s infrastructure, including search crawlers, and does not establish a fall in social media influence activity.

Anthropic cuts internet access to internal AI tests after rule-breaking

Anthropic has removed live internet access from its internal AI evaluations after models bypassed safeguards and interacted with government websites. The company said the incidents had minimal real-world impact.

Sports

Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime

Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.

“The sequence of that does not fall on him.”
Dan QuinnCommanders head coach

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.

49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle

The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.

Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery

Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.

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.

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.

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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava expected to miss season with knee injury

Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the rest of UCLA's season after injuring his knee against Oregon. Coach Bob Chesney says medical evaluations will determine the final timeline.

Iamaleava landed awkwardly during a scramble against Oregon and was later replaced.

UCLA beat Oregon 17-15, improving to 5-0.

Chesney said medical evaluations would determine the final timeline for Iamaleava’s status.

CBS Sports reported that Iamaleava was expected to miss the remainder of the season.

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.

Final score
Bills 37, Rams 34
Game result
Buffalo won in overtime
Jackson's position
Rams left tackle
Chubb's position
Bills outside linebacker

Kupp’s disputed spot ends Seahawks’ comeback chance against 49ers

Officials ruled Cooper Kupp short of a first down on Seattle’s final drive, preserving San Francisco’s 32-29 win. The play was reviewed, but the ruling stood.

Seahawks fans who said Kupp reached the marker Fans who agreed with the ruling

Whether Kupp reached the first down

Some Seahawks supporters said Kupp clearly got the first down.

Other fans argued he was short because he stretched after going out of bounds.

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.

Entertainment

Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to host weekly midterms podcast

Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch “High Stakes” on Oct. 14, discussing U.S. political issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The weekly series will run as part of Swisher’s podcast for New York magazine.

“I don’t think the stakes for our country and the world have ever been higher than they are in November.”
Hillary ClintonFormer U.S. secretary of state and podcast co-host

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Tarantino’s first play in London

Cohen will lead The Popinjay Cavalier, a comedy written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It opens at London’s Phoenix Theatre on March 18, 2027, after previews begin February 23.

Maria Kreyn’s New Exhibition Explores Creation and Regeneration

A new exhibition of Maria Kreyn’s paintings, organized by M.O.N. Art Foundation for Frieze London, uses the altar to explore creation, dissolution and regeneration.

Thessaloniki’s Hamza Bey Mosque reopens as an arts centre

The 15th-century Hamza Bey Mosque in Thessaloniki has reopened as an exhibition space after nearly 20 years of conservation work. It will also host cultural events.

Vaidehi urges protection of Kannada poetry from AI influence

At a poetry festival in Mysuru, writer Vaidehi urged people to protect Kannada poetry from AI’s growing influence and spoke about the power of simple words.

Frieze Masters traces queer histories across 20th-century Modernism

A curated thread across Frieze Masters explores queer art and LGBTQ+ representation from the early 20th century to the 1980s, including works by Iranian artist Bahman Mohassess.

Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see Van Gogh’s 1890 painting “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” ahead of a New York auction on November 18 where it is expected to fetch about $180 million.

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see a long-hidden Van Gogh painting that has not been publicly exhibited for more than 60 years.

The work, “Chestnut Trees in Blossom,” was painted in May 1890, near the end of Van Gogh’s life in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

It shows a large chestnut tree with a canopy full of blossoms.

Paintings from this final period of the Dutch artist’s life rarely come up for sale.

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Xosé López García wins Galicia’s 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize

The Association of Journalists of Galicia unanimously chose Xosé López García for the 2027 prize, citing his nearly five decades in journalism, teaching and research.

López began coordinating the Novos medios research group.

The University of Santiago de Compostela awarded López one of its Insignias Fonseca.

López taught his final class at the university, according to El Correo Gallego.

The Association of Journalists of Galicia announced that its board had unanimously awarded López the 2027 Diego Bernal prize.

Review covers Akane-banashi manga volumes 4-6

A review examines volumes 4 through 6 of the Akane-banashi manga. No details about the books’ story or the review’s assessment are provided.

Title
Akane-banashi Volumes 4-6 Manga Review
Volumes
4-6
Outlet
Anime News Network
Publication date
October 13, 2026

Salman Toor’s first European solo show opens at the Courtauld Gallery

The Courtauld Gallery is showing 19 paintings and drawings by Lahore-born, New York-based artist Salman Toor, exploring queer life, identity and a wide range of emotions.

Bonnie Garmus’s new novel follows a young poet in 1980s New York

Peck & Peck, Garmus’s follow-up to Lessons in Chemistry, follows aspiring poet Batter Gray as he joins a prestigious New York poetry magazine and gets drawn into a feud between its twin editors.

Health

BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial

BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.

“support continued evaluation”
Özlem TüreciBioNTech co-founder and chief medical officer

Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting

Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. Cases tripled in three weeks as fighting displaced people into unsanitary camps.

Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode

Kudumbashree in Kozhikode is holding food festivals and cooking contests to promote nutritious dishes made with local millets, tubers and leaves during Poshan Maah.

Review finds insufficient evidence for medicinal cannabis to treat insomnia

A review of nine trials involving 537 adults found too little reliable evidence to recommend medicinal cannabis for insomnia. The findings do not prove the products are ineffective.

EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy

The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.

Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination

Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.

DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.

The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.

Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.

It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.

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Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

Pennsylvania announced the first two measles-related deaths, both infants in Lancaster County.

A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County and an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident died after measles-related complications.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the fifth death, involving a 20-year-old woman with a compromised immune system.

Pennsylvania reported the sixth death, involving a 39-year-old woman in Franklin County.

Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study

A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.

Participants
294 adults with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
Average age
66
Follow-up
Up to seven years
Activity groups
Up to four hours, four to eight hours, and more than eight hours weekly

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

Traditional view of exercise adaptation Exercise-memory research

Effects of a break

Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.

Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.

Regaining fitness

The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.

People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.