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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.
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.
Trump criticizes Houthis over increased attacks on Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump said Yemen’s Houthis were acting wrongly after questions about their increased attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said he did not know how the attacks might affect US midterm elections.
“The Houthis are doing wrong things, very wrong. This situation is not good at all.”
SpaceX launches more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the space station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launched from Florida on Tuesday with science, supplies and the final pair of roll-out solar arrays for the International Space Station. It is due to arrive Thursday.
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.
Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home screen and speaker that starts at $299 and ships November 13. Some Siri and camera AI features require a compatible iPhone or iPad.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
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.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit to one run.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run to tie the score at 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to secure a 7-3 win.
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
MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
Attribution of the Fairford plot
British authorities have linked Tehran to the incident, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Iran has denied involvement.
Military bases as targets
British authorities view the suspected Fairford incident as a plot against a military base.
Iran has previously said it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target.
Social Security commissioner predicts program could last another 90 years
A Social Security commissioner predicted the program could last another 90 years, offering a new view of its future.
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Mexico plans six prisons with capacity for 18,480 people
Security chief Omar García Harfuch announced plans for six new prisons after a riot in Mazatlán left 12 inmates dead and about 10 injured.
“We cannot allow overcrowding, first, for human rights, despite some people believing that detainees do not have rights; and second, also for security, because overcrowding also creates problems.”
UNAM opens registration for more than 90,000 student scholarships
UNAM has opened a registration process for more than 90,000 scholarships through a new platform. Students can register their interest from October 12 to 19, 2026.
Mexico blocks accounts linked to 15 US-designated Northwest Cartel subjects
Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit blocked accounts belonging to four people and 11 companies designated by the US over alleged links to a Northwest Cartel financial network. The measure is preventive, not a final finding of responsibility.
Mexico reports sharp drops in homicide and violent vehicle robbery
At a morning briefing, Mexican officials said daily intentional homicides fell by more than 52% from September 2024 to September 2026, while violent vehicle robbery fell by 55%.
Morena calls for release of people detained at Guadalajara water protest
Morena called for people detained after a protest over water quality and shortages in Guadalajara to be identified and released. The march ended in clashes between protesters and state police.
Mexico suspends non-essential activities in four states as Hurricane Simón nears
Mexico suspended non-essential activities in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Nayarit from 4 p.m. Saturday as Category 4 Hurricane Simón approached, with landfall forecast for early Sunday.
Querétaro deputy Mario Calzada leaves PRI for Movimiento Ciudadano
Mario Calzada has left the PRI and joined Movimiento Ciudadano, reducing the PRI’s federal delegation to 36 deputies. He says he will continue serving in Congress.
Federal deputy Mario Calzada left Mexico’s PRI and joined Movimiento Ciudadano.
He represents Querétaro and had been a PRI member for decades, serving as a council member, mayor and federal deputy.
His departure leaves the PRI with 36 federal deputies, making it the fifth-largest group in the lower house.
Calzada says he will continue representing Querétaro in Congress and working on legislation.
Michoacán tribunal clears Senator Noroña of gender-based political violence
The Michoacán electoral tribunal ruled that Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña did not commit gender-based political violence against Uruapan Mayor Grecia Quiroz, citing parliamentary immunity.
An earlier tribunal ruling found against Noroña and imposed sanctions; El Financiero dates it to July, while El Universal says it was issued on August 14.
Noroña challenged the decision, which was overturned by a regional chamber of the federal electoral tribunal.
The Michoacán tribunal ruled that Noroña’s statements were protected by parliamentary inviolability and rejected the proposed sanction.
The tribunal referred Quiroz’s complaint to the Senate’s governing board, and Noroña celebrated the decision on social media.
Mexican group seeks reform to hear children in family court cases
Infancia sin Barreras is calling for a public forum in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies to discuss a legal reform that would require children’s views to be considered in custody cases.
- Campaign
- Infancia con Voz
- Proposed venue
- Chamber of Deputies, San Lázaro
- Founder
- Melina Escandón
- Published
- October 13, 2026
Mexico’s congressional committee approves 2027 fees and income tax bills
The committee approved proposed changes to federal fees and income tax rules for 2027. The full Chamber of Deputies is due to continue reviewing the economic package.
Purpose of changes
Morena’s Claudia Rivera Vivanco said the changes update charges in line with the cost of public services and use of public assets.
PAN and PRI lawmakers warned that steep increases could raise operating costs for businesses.
Health fees
The proposal raises charges for health permits and authorizations.
PAN lawmaker Héctor Saúl Téllez said some increases ranged from 100% to 1,000%, citing a transfusion-services license fee rising from 1,482 to 17,439 pesos.
Threat prompts class suspension at school in Veracruz
Classes were suspended at a secondary school in Teocelo, Veracruz, after a threatening message and burned books and papers were found. State officials ordered an investigation.
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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.
“This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles”
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.
MI5 chief warns of threats from Russia, Iran and AI
Ken McCallum said Russia and Iran are expanding hostile activity against the UK, while AI is creating new risks. MI5 has launched a centre to assess AI threats.
Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.
EU expands membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The EU agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the single market and competitiveness. Hungary dropped its objection to Ukraine’s move after Kyiv passed a law expanding minority language education rights.
Cornell suspends student events after sexual assault allegations
Cornell has suspended student-organization events for the rest of the school year after a former student sued over alleged sexual assault. A planned homecoming concert was canceled.
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.
Russia says it arrested a Japanese journalist in the Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying.
The man worked for Japan’s Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, but Russian officials have not named him.
Russia’s Federal Security Service alleges he gathered information about the country’s defense capabilities for a Japanese intelligence agency.
It says he was preparing to leave Russia when arrested, then was flown to Moscow and placed in custody.
MI5 chief says Iran is seeking to target UK military sites
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target military sites in Britain. A suspected plot at RAF Fairford is under investigation, and seven men have been arrested and released on bail.
Residents near RAF Fairford were evacuated as police and army bomb-disposal experts responded to the area.
Police said they found gasoline in three vans at the site, but no explosives.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the apparent plot was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Ken McCallum warned that Iran’s efforts to target military sites were a major shift and said the Fairford incident was not unique.
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.
- Fatalities
- One person died
- Injuries
- Several others were injured
- Closures
- Nine roller coasters at six parks
- Investigation
- Cobb County Police Department major crimes unit detectives
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.
Two stolen Renoirs recovered in France as police suspect another heist was planned
French investigators recovered two Renoir paintings worth about €4.2 million from behind a wall after the September theft. Four men face preliminary charges, and police said they feared another museum robbery was imminent.
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Trump agrees to Russian diesel supply deal as US fuel prices rise
Donald Trump agreed to allow more than 4.8 million tonnes of Russian diesel to be supplied, as US diesel prices surged. The deal includes a temporary exemption from export sanctions.
“made the right choice for the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!”
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%.
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%.
The United States is due to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Wednesday, Oct.
14, after September inflation data is released.
The adjustment, known as COLA, changes Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments to help recipients keep up with rising prices.
Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%, though the official figure has not yet been announced.
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.
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.
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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
Beats and Pokémon reveal Pikachu and Mimikyu edition of Beats Pill
Beats and The Pokémon Company revealed a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 in the United States.
Paris Auto Show puts affordable cars and electric models in focus
The Paris Auto Show opened to the public on October 13, featuring more than 60 automakers. Its 2026 lineup highlights small cars, family models and electric vehicles, including options priced below €20,000.
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Kyoto beat Ratchaburi 1-0 for first Asian Champions League Elite win
Temma Matsuda scored late as Kyoto beat Thailand’s Ratchaburi 1-0 at home, securing the Japanese club’s first win in the Asian Champions League Elite.
“I was relieved. I’m glad we could deliver a victory to the many people who support us.”
Koke to miss Atlético Madrid’s Champions League match after his mother’s death
Atlético Madrid captain Koke will miss the Champions League match against Manchester United after the death of his mother. The club will hold a minute’s silence before kick-off.
Milan's Saelemaekers has successful ankle surgery and faces 4-5 months out
Alexis Saelemaekers had surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The Milan winger is expected to miss about four to five months.
Germany women face Japan in World Cup-season friendly in Bremen
Germany hosted Japan in a friendly in Bremen after beating Australia 4-2. A live update in the coverage showed the teams level at 1-1, with Linda Dallmann scoring for Germany.
WWE Sets Crown Jewel Matches, Keeps Riyadh as Planned Venue
WWE confirmed two champion-versus-champion matches for Crown Jewel on November 7 and reiterated that the event is planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 for first home Premier League win in 25 years
Coventry City beat Newcastle 4-1 at home, earning their first home Premier League win in 25 years and moving up to 14th place.
Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi to play in Champions League
The Lens right-back started against Sporting Lisbon, becoming the first Saudi player to appear in the Champions League. Lens and Sporting each had three points before the match.
Saud Abdulhamid started for Lens against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old right-back became the first Saudi player to appear in the competition.
Lens is a French club, while Sporting Lisbon is from Portugal.
Abdulhamid joined Lens from Roma in 2025 and had made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals and assisting eight.
PSG grounds manager Jonathan Calderwood faces possible dismissal
Jonathan Calderwood has been called to a preliminary meeting that could lead to his dismissal. The move follows a dispute over the Parc des Princes pitch and the club’s fourth-place league pitch ranking.
Calderwood was named the Premier League’s best grounds manager, according to Foot Mercato.
PSG recruited Calderwood from Aston Villa.
The opening-day PSG-Rennes match was moved to Rennes because the Parc des Princes pitch was judged unplayable.
PSG was fined €150,000, and Rennes referred the decision to the CNOSF.
Reports said Calderwood had been summoned to a preliminary meeting that could lead to dismissal.
Manchester City returns to Champions League against PSG amid financial case
Manchester City hosts defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday as it returns to the Champions League. City is appealing a tribunal verdict over financial rule-breaking, with sanctions still pending.
- Match
- Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Match day
- Wednesday
- PSG status
- Reigning Champions League title holder
- City ruling
- Premier League tribunal verdict last month
Iraola backs Wirtz and Barcola after criticism of Liverpool form
Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola says he has full trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after criticism of their performances. Injuries to three leading scorers have increased pressure on the pair.
Performance
Iraola said Wirtz and Barcola have had good and bad games and that he trusts them to deliver good performances.
The Daily Mail article said both big-money signings failed to do enough against Manchester City.
Assessment of Wirtz
Iraola pointed to Wirtz’s good performances for Germany and said he would have better and worse games.
The Daily Mail article called Wirtz the biggest letdown among the 22 starters and said he needed to start delivering.
Luuk de Jong is seeking another move abroad, Willy van de Kerkhof says
Former PSV player Willy van de Kerkhof says De Jong wants another overseas move with his wife and is unlikely to return to PSV.
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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.”
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.
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.
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
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Frieze Week brings art fairs, exhibitions and major auctions to London
Frieze Week runs in London from October 14 to 18, alongside exhibitions across the city and auctions of modern and contemporary art at major auction houses.
London’s Frieze Week runs from October 14 to 18, bringing together Frieze London and Frieze Masters.
The fairs feature nearly 300 galleries from 48 countries, with one focused on contemporary art and the other spanning ancient civilizations to the 20th century.
The program also includes Frieze Sculpture, with 11 works in Regent’s Park through November 1.
Museums across London are presenting exhibitions alongside the fairs, including shows on Renoir, photographer Tim Walker and art and fashion in the 1990s.
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.
Van Gogh painted “Châtaigniers en fleurs.
After Van Gogh’s death, the painting passed to his brother Theo.
Collector Harriet Harris-Jonas acquired the painting.
The Blaquier family acquired the painting from art dealer Wildenstein.
Five works from the collection were unveiled at Sotheby’s in London.
Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see the painting ahead of its planned November 18 auction.
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.
- Prize
- 2027 Diego Bernal journalism prize
- Winner
- Xosé López García
- Awarding body
- Association of Journalists of Galicia
- Research group
- Novos medios, coordinated by López from 1999
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.
Black Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson shares safe ways to find wild foods
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BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.
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Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode
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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.
Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause
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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.
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.
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.
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