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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.
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.
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.
“You have to get back to playing your serious role as a leader, playing a liberatory role for the rest of the world”
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 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.
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
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will be available in Germany only until October 27. A limited-time Sweet Heat version with sweet-spicy sauce is already on offer.
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White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.
“I am going to end it because President Trump is heading out to Marine One for our historic trip to Alaska, and we can ask him all of the questions out there”
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.
Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race
Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
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.
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.
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.
Plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution draws criticism
The Pentagon plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, but the proposal has drawn criticism from survivors and victims' relatives. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on the broadcast.
The Pentagon has proposed livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009.
Hasan, a former US Army major, is due to be executed by firing squad on December 3.
Survivors and victims' relatives oppose making it a public spectacle, saying a broadcast would not bring closure and could turn the killings into entertainment.
Some lawmakers also warn that a public execution could fuel radicalisation or give terrorist groups propaganda, while Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin says he sees no elevated security risk.
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.
Tom Homan said there was an ongoing criminal investigation into Omar, and Omar said she had not been contacted about an investigation.
Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Omar’s Washington home under a warrant secured by the Justice Department.
The Justice Department confirmed the search was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
Omar and Democratic leaders condemned the operation, while Trump said he had nothing to do with it.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.
- Candidate
- James Talarico, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas
- Opponent
- Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican candidate
- Absence
- Oct. 1 to Oct. 9, according to AP
- Facility
- Lindner Center of Hope, Mason, Ohio
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.
Spending plans
MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund are pulling planned spending from the districts and redirecting it to other races.
A source close to Kean’s campaign said the race was fully funded for the final stretch.
Race outlook
The groups’ moves followed polling that suggested the incumbents’ re-election chances had weakened.
The campaign source said Kean’s race was fully funded and cited reservations about the Democratic opponent’s broadcast spending.
Kansas Senator Pays Six-Year-Old Campaign Bakery Bill
Sen. Roger Marshall paid $1,300 to a Kansas bakery after its owner said his campaign had left a $678.75 bill unpaid since 2020. The bakery owner confirmed the payment.
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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.
“conduct transparent investigations to determine the cause of the accident”
Students and ABVP protest cancellation of Dasara holidays at Bengaluru college
Students and ABVP activists protested at Presidency PU College in Bengaluru after it cancelled previously announced Dasara holidays. The college had not explained the change.
Nagaland footballer dies after falling from train in Kerala
Henry Lamk Hoshem, 26, died after falling from a train at Walayar in Kerala while returning to Kochi from a football match in Coimbatore. The circumstances are unclear.
Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen off Mamallapuram
The Coast Guard rescued six fishermen after their boat was damaged and began flooding off Mamallapuram. They were taken to Chennai harbour in stable condition.
Athawale opens handicraft and handloom fair in Mysuru
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opened the Shilpa Samagama Mela in Mysuru, where artisans from 12 states are showing handloom and handicraft products.
India and Czech Republic agree to expand defence industry ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Czech official Karel Havlíček agreed in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, including through joint ventures and a bilateral committee.
Taliban suspend BBC FM broadcasts across Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC FM broadcasts nationwide, citing repeated violations without giving details. The BBC says it is working with authorities and will continue on other platforms.
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC broadcasts on FM radio nationwide.
A Taliban spokesman cited “repeated violations” but gave no details about what the BBC had done.
The BBC has been the only international news organisation broadcasting inside Afghanistan since two US outlets were banned in 2022.
It reaches more than 20% of Afghan adults each week with news and other programming, including educational content for girls barred from secondary school.
Trek at Ramagiri Fort aims to promote fitness and heritage
A youth organisation will hold a trek at Ramagiri Fort in Peddapalli district on October 18, promoting fitness, tourism, forest conservation and heritage preservation.
Peddapalli Collector Koya Sree Harsha released the event poster in Peddapalli.
The walking and trekking event is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. from Begumpet village.
Two bridges complete coastal road link to Koyಿಲанди harbour
Two bridges have completed a coastal road link between Kollam Angadi and Koyilandy harbour, giving nearby fishing communities a direct route without using the national highway.
- Bridges completed
- 2
- Bridge crossings
- Cheriyathodu and Koothavallythodu canals
- Project cost
- ₹1.16 crore
- Funding
- Harbour Engineering department
Hyderabad man arrested over alleged murder of wife after quarrel
Police in Hyderabad arrested a 29-year-old man over the alleged murder of his wife in Balapur after a quarrel about a suspected relationship.
Foundation awards scholarships to 18 girls in Machilipatnam
The Sarada Gopala Ratnam Foundation awarded scholarships to 18 students at a girls’ college in Machilipatnam and donated six computers to the college.
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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.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An unexpectedly hot CPI reading of 3.8% led Kalshi markets to anticipate a possible peak of 4.8% in May.
Year-over-year inflation peaked at 4.2%, according to CNBC.
Year-over-year CPI rose 3.4%, according to CNBC.
Reports said Kalshi traders expected September CPI to rise 3.6% year over year.
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.
- Company
- UnitedHealth
- Forecast
- Profit forecast raised again
- Publication date
- October 13, 2026
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
Ethics and legality
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically but not illegally.
The White House dismisses accusations that Trump and his family business are benefiting financially from his office.
Priorities
Most Americans think Trump is more focused on adding to his personal wealth than helping the country.
Not stated.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
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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.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
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.
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.
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.
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 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 has unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a streaming box for televisions, with a faster processor and new voice features.
The device uses an A19 chip that Apple says is 50% faster than the previous model’s processor, with twice the graphics performance.
Its three built-in microphones let users speak to Siri from across the room, and Siri AI can answer questions about what people are watching; its launch support in India is English only, with no Hindi.
The box also adds smart-home controls and lets users pair up to four compatible Apple speakers for surround sound.
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.
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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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.”
13 Autosport keeps its driver lineup for 2027 IMSA season and plans Bathurst debut
The Toronto-based team will return to IMSA with the same three drivers and plans to race at the Bathurst 12 Hour in Australia. It is also considering events in Europe.
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.
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.
Kim Kardashian speaks with Martin Brundle at Singapore Grand Prix
Kardashian spoke with Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle during the Singapore Grand Prix grid walk, months after an awkward encounter in Monaco.
Antonelli can clinch his first F1 title in Austin
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points and can secure the 2026 Formula 1 title at the United States Grand Prix on October 25.
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.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after a strategy decision cost him a chance at a podium.
The Ferrari driver chose not to pit for fresh tyres during a Virtual Safety Car period, while team-mate Charles Leclerc did pit.
Hamilton said he made the call himself because he wanted to try a different strategy at a track where overtaking is difficult.
His old tyres lost pace late in the race, and he was passed by Leclerc, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Verstappen to race in GT World Challenge finale at Portimão
Max Verstappen will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the three-hour GT World Challenge season finale in Portimão, Portugal, on 17 October. The race will stream free on the GT World YouTube channel.
Free practice sessions and qualifying are scheduled to take place.
The GT World Challenge Endurance Cup race is scheduled to start.
The race is scheduled to finish.
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.
- Race
- Singapore Grand Prix sprint
- Collision
- Final lap, while the drivers fought for fourth place
- Norris
- Finished eighth
- Piastri
- Retired from the race
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.
Race performance
Bottas said Cadillac underperformed and was way off the pace.
Perez said Cadillac was very strong and solid given its pace.
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.
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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.
“The idea at the moment is the films will come out in 2028, and we want people to be able to experience them in the cinema during the same period.”
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits in training
The 39th IDFA documentary festival in Amsterdam will open with the world premiere of “White Tiger Column,” following recruits through 45 days of training with Myanmar’s resistance movement.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
Netflix sets November 12, 2026, release for Swedish rom-com The Christmas Switch
The Christmas Switch, starring twin actresses Felice and Happy Jankell as sisters who trade lives before Christmas, will premiere on Netflix on November 12, 2026.
‘14th’ Leads Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations With Six
Ava DuVernay’s “14th” leads the 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Awards nominations with six. Winners will be announced at a Manhattan gala on November 8.
Georgia Oakley’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ brings Austen’s novel to the screen
Georgia Oakley’s new adaptation stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as the Dashwood sisters, whose family falls into poverty and faces romantic upheaval.
‘The Social Reckoning’ opens with $5.5 million in domestic ticket sales
Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to ‘The Social Network’ earned $5.5 million in US theaters on its opening weekend, far below the earlier film’s $22 million debut.
Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ opened to $5.5 million in US ticket sales over the weekend, far below expectations.
The film follows the 2010 hit ‘The Social Network,’ which opened with $22 million, and focuses on whistleblower Frances Haugen’s leaks about Facebook.
The new film received mixed-to-negative reviews, with a 55% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a B- CinemaScore from opening-weekend audiences.
Its weaker start may reflect both its darker subject and the absence of the original film’s director, David Fincher, and star Jesse Eisenberg.
UGC schedules rival Bordeaux film festival during FIFIB dates
UGC will hold its own festival in Bordeaux from 2 to 8 November, overlapping with the independent FIFIB festival. The move follows the end of a 13-year partnership between them.
Canal+ acquired a 34% stake in UGC’s parent group, with an option to take full control in 2028.
Pauline Reiffers said the FIFIB told UGC in Bordeaux it would end their collaboration.
The FIFIB’s founders signed the “Zapper Bolloré” opinion piece.
The fifteenth edition of the FIFIB is scheduled to take place.
UGC’s The Big Screen is scheduled to run at three cinemas in Bordeaux.
Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career
Ben Affleck says the Justice League reshoots were a low point in his career, criticizing how Zack Snyder was replaced after stepping away from the film.
- Film
- Justice League
- Affleck’s role
- Batman
- Original director
- Zack Snyder
- Replacement director
- Joss Whedon
Documentary examines Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos fraud
A new documentary follows Elizabeth Holmes as it revisits Theranos’ failed blood-testing claims and the fraud that brought down the company.
Her account
Holmes hoped to convince the filmmakers and possibly the public that she had been wronged.
Investigative reporting revealed that Theranos used conventional testing machines and diluted samples, compromising results.
Godzilla Minus Zero brings Godzilla and King Ghidorah back to theaters
The sequel’s trailer hints at a new monster threat, while its filmmakers describe recording Godzilla and King Ghidorah’s roars outdoors. The film opens in Japan on Nov. 3 and the US on Nov. 6.
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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.
“support continued evaluation”
Pope Leo XIV to have lung nodule removed after early-stage detection
Pope Leo XIV is due to be admitted to hospital for surgery to remove a lung nodule found at an early stage. The nodule’s size and whether it is cancerous have not been disclosed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers followed participants and assessed changes in cognitive performance and movement symptoms.
The study was published in Neurology.
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.
- Age
- 39
- County
- Franklin County, Pennsylvania
- Confirmed cases
- 1,136 as of Friday
- Hospitalizations
- 219
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.
People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.
A transfer RNA may help restore drug sensitivity in prostate cancer
Researchers found that restoring a specific transfer RNA made treatment-resistant prostate tumors sensitive to androgen receptor-targeting drugs in experimental models.
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