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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.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
“This was not an intentional assault.”
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
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.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The game was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, where the Rays opened with a 2-0 lead.
Cleveland had just come back from a two-game deficit to win its previous playoff series against the Chicago White Sox.
The Guardians scored seven of the final eight runs, including home runs by Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
An incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia left one person dead and several others injured.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Politics
UK prime minister weighs approval of two North Sea oil and gas fields
Andy Burnham is weighing whether to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects north of Scotland, amid pressure over jobs, energy security and climate impacts.
“The public interest in authorities acting lawfully and the private interest of members of the public in climate change outweigh the private interest of the developers”
MI5 chief warns of rising risk of rightwing terrorist attacks in UK
MI5 chief Ken McCallum says anti-immigration and anti-Muslim extremism is increasingly leading people to consider attacks, contributing to a rise in the UK’s terror threat level.
Farage pledges five-year suspension of UK asylum system
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party would suspend asylum claims for up to five years if elected, void pending applications and deport failed applicants.
Swinney will not face probe over pension claims to Scottish Parliament
Independent advisers said no investigation was needed into John Swinney’s claim that pensioners would lose out under UK reforms to the triple lock. Swinney says the matter is closed.
Ministers plan cuts to heat pump grants to help fund defence spending
Ministers are preparing to cut hundreds of millions of pounds from England and Wales’s heat pump grant scheme as they seek savings for defence investment.
Civil service union seeks 10% pay rise and four-day week as strike vote nears
The PCS union is seeking a 10% pay rise and progress towards a four-day week on full pay for civil servants. Members will vote on strike action from October 20 to December 1.
Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote, but not successfully
The UK prime minister said he was told Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. His office says there is no evidence Russia changed the result, which remains legitimate.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, based on an answer he says he received after entering Downing Street.
He made the claim in a podcast interview while warning that Russia seeks to disrupt politics in other countries.
Burnham gave no details of the evidence or what the interference involved.
His office says there is no evidence that Russia successfully interfered, and that the referendum result remains legitimate.
Former Burnham adviser says PM is on ‘downslope’ and social care plan may be unfundable
A former adviser to Andy Burnham says the Prime Minister is already on the “downslope”, less than three months into office, and calls the social care plan honourable but probably unfundable.
The former adviser warned that the Prime Minister was already on the “downslope”.
This is Money published the article.
UK expands police support for political figures and reviews security
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced police support for political figures who are not MPs and an independent review of security for high-profile people after Ann Widdecombe was killed.
- Review lead
- Sir Stephen Lovegrove, former UK national security adviser
- Review deadline
- Within six months
- Police support
- Access to a named police officer and help with wider security measures
- Reported offences against MPs
- 976 alleged offences recorded in 2025, compared with 364 in 2019
Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City disclosed after calls for transparency
Greater Manchester’s authority disclosed Andy Burnham’s meetings and other contacts with Manchester City while he was mayor. City has appealed a finding that it breached Premier League financial rules.
Transparency
The authority said the contacts had been disclosed and that match visits had been declared in the usual way.
French said the disclosure was far from the full transparency football fans deserved.
Responsibility
The authority released the details of Burnham’s contacts during his mayoral term.
French said Burnham should take responsibility himself and provide more information about what was discussed or agreed.
Burnham to seek new post-Brexit deals at UK-EU summit
Andy Burnham says he will seek agreements on areas including food, energy and youth mobility at next month’s UK-EU summit. He says closer cooperation could support economic growth.
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Farage rejects claim Reform would allow troops to use lethal force on migrant boats
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Burnham urges MPs to pursue closer ties with the EU
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Neil Kinnock says Andy Burnham wants Britain to rejoin the EU
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England and Wales to release 650 prisoners early as jails near capacity
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World
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”
California holds a contest to select its largest pumpkin
A photo-news headline announces a contest in California to select the largest pumpkin. No details about the pumpkins or results are provided.
Composer Don Spike says he won 50,000 won in lottery
South Korean composer Don Spike posted that he matched four lottery numbers and won 50,000 won. He recently opened a restaurant in Gyeongju after serving a prison sentence for drug offences.
Carney says U.S.-Russia diesel deal undermines efforts to end Ukraine war
Mark Carney told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a new Russian diesel supply deal with the U.S. would give Russia revenue and work against efforts to end the war.
More Canadian snowbirds are choosing destinations outside the U.S
Canadian retirees are swapping winter stays in Florida for places including Mexico and the Caribbean, citing safety concerns, costs and the weak Canadian dollar.
Coroner's inquest to examine death of Toronto woman who fell from balcony
A coroner's inquest is set to begin examining the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a balcony.
Waterspout tornado confirmed in Georgian Bay
A tornado over Georgian Bay was captured on camera and confirmed as a waterspout tornado in Ontario.
A tornado was captured on camera over Georgian Bay in Ontario.
It was confirmed as a waterspout tornado, a tornado over water.
The available information does not give a date or time for the event.
It also does not say whether the tornado caused damage or injuries.
Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution
911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.
The first 911 call came in just over an hour after the attempted lethal injection began.
A dispatcher said supervisors had been told the call was false and that no medical assistance was needed.
Prison Central Control representatives said they had not made the call.
Prison officials confirmed the call was legitimate and responders began entering through the gates.
An AP reporter witnessed an ambulance and fire trucks arrive inside the prison campus.
Eight killed by gunman in Erie, Pennsylvania; shooter dies by suicide
A 45-year-old man killed eight people, including children and a pregnant woman, at a home in Erie before taking his own life. Police say seven victims were related to him.
- Deaths
- Eight victims and the 45-year-old gunman
- Victims’ relationship to gunman
- Related to seven; the eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman
- Children killed
- A 1-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania, about 120 miles north of Pittsburgh
Inquest opens into Toronto woman’s 2020 death during police response
A 14-day coroner’s inquest is examining how Regis Korchinski-Paquet died after falling from a Toronto apartment balcony while police were in her home in 2020.
A timeline of key events in the Regis Korchinski-Paquet case
The story is about key events in the Regis Korchinski-Paquet case, but the available text does not describe those events.
Man arrested after handing himself in over death of Jayda Allen Bonner
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Sheinbaum invokes Mexican sovereignty amid U.S. security and trade tensions
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Florida mother mourns two children found dead with their father
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Lufthansa Boeing 747 nearly struck its tail during aborted Los Angeles landing
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Canada’s Wonderland closes two coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
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DNA identifies former Chicago detective as killer in 1960 child murder
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Business
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.
“We will not survive if we only revive on the past.”
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%.
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.
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.
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.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
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.
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.
- New Apple price target
- $360
- Change in target
- Raised by $20 from $340
- December-quarter iPhone Duo forecast
- 8.5 million units
- December-quarter iPhone revenue forecast
- Down about 2% year over year
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.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
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Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
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.
Developer releases free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office apps
Brandon Thomas has released WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft, free open-source apps modeled on Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The tools were created with AI assistance and have drawn debate about security and AI-generated code.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
Anthropic released a report on the risks of autonomous AI replication.
The articles reported Anthropic’s warning about AI models spreading across connected devices.
Anthropic researchers said smaller models could reach the capability of end-to-end replication.
Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world
NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.
- Record distance
- 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles)
- Previous record
- Opportunity: 45.16 kilometers (28.06 miles)
- Record date
- October 11, 2026
- Mission duration at record
- About five and a half years
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.
Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
Apple says Siri AI will be available in beta on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward. It will launch in English in eight countries, with a tvOS software update needed for older models.
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Sports
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,”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.
A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.
Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.
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.
Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.
Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.
Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.
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
Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him
Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.
Pass interference call
Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.
DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.
Josh Allen retakes lead in NFL MVP betting odds
Josh Allen is back as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after a strong Monday night performance, with Brock Purdy close behind. Denzel Boston is now favored for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
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Entertainment
Lee Seok Hoon says he met his wife on a 2011 TV show
Singer Lee Seok Hoon recalled meeting ballerina Choi Sun Ah on a variety show and asking for her number through his manager. The couple are marking their 10th wedding anniversary this year.
“That’s where I met my wife, and we’ve been very happily together since”
Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story Opens With a Question About Murder
The first episode of Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story asks what murder in a children's story would look like.
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Premiere Called Worst Seen at NYCC 2026
A reviewer described the SSS-Class Revival Hunter premiere at New York Comic Con 2026 as the worst premiere they had seen there.
Chiikawa Pocket’s fourth official merchandise range goes on sale October 24
The new range features designs based on bento outfits and shopkeeper outfits, with items including T-shirts, bags, towels and character goods.
Dragon Ball Super panel at NYCC features voice actors and a familiar episode
A Dragon Ball Super panel at New York Comic Con featured the show's voice actors and an episode described as “not exactly” new.
Naruto Manga and Anime Crossover Announced at New York Comic Con
Masashi Kishimoto announced a new Naruto manga, Shadow Rising, and a four-episode crossover anime with Ninku. Release dates have not been announced.
Dengeki Daisy premiere praised for emotion and unusual directing choices
A headline describes Dengeki Daisy's premiere as emotionally gripping, while pointing to unusual directing choices. No details about the series or its release are provided.
Dengeki Daisy has had a premiere, but the available information does not say where or when it took place.
The headline describes the premiere as emotionally gripping.
It also points to unusual directing choices, without explaining what they were.
The information does not identify the people behind the series or say what it is about.
Rosé to perform at LACMA’s 15th Art+Film Gala
Blackpink singer Rosé will perform at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 7. The annual fundraiser will honor artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Rosé attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala.
Rosé attended the gala again.
Rosé released the single “new trick.
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Rosé would perform at the gala.
The 15th annual Art+Film Gala is scheduled to take place.
Lee Jooyeon Says She Went on Many Dates During After School Days
The former After School member said she often went on dates at the Han River during her idol days, when she said there were few places to go.
- Group
- After School
- Debut year
- 2009
- Video release date
- October 12
- Dating location
- Han River
MAMA Song of the Year criteria draw criticism over Hwasa and BTS
After the 2026 MAMA nominations were announced, fans questioned the Song of the Year criteria, saying its global-reach weighting could disadvantage Hwasa and favor BTS.
Criteria
Some Hwasa supporters alleged that the criteria changed to favor BTS and undermine Hwasa.
The article does not report a response from BTS supporters.
Song performance
Supporters said “Good Goodbye” had a major impact in South Korea and had been predicted to win.
The article says that, after the nominations and criteria were released, some predictions put BTS’s “SWIM” in the lead.
Lisa documentary scene about online hate draws mixed reactions
A scene in BLACKPINK member Lisa’s newly released documentary shows hateful comments about her, prompting sympathy from some viewers and criticism from others.
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Health
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.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Fertility doctors explain what happens after eggs are frozen
Fertility doctors explain how frozen eggs are thawed and why surviving thawing is only one part of using them for fertility treatment.
Women describe side effects of hormones used for egg freezing
Women share how hormones used during egg freezing affected their bodies, including bloating, breakouts and increased sexual desire.
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise
Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.
Researchers say muscle and liver cells can retain signs of past exercise even after someone stops training.
In studies using mice, animals that exercised, took a break and trained again grew larger muscles than mice with no training history.
Their muscle cells also matched energy production to demand more effectively, and this ability remained during inactivity.
The researchers say liver cells also store exercise memories and release enzymes that help supply fuel to working muscles.
Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations
A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.
Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.
The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.
Doctors plan aortic valve replacement with future procedures in mind
At a cardiology meeting in Milan, specialists said the first valve replacement should be planned around possible future procedures. New European guidelines lower the recommended age for TAVI to 70.
- Annual TAVI procedures in Italy
- More than 14,400
- New guideline age
- 70, down from 75
- Long-term planning horizon
- 20 or 30 years
- Congress location
- Milan
Alignment Healthcare sues over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
Alignment Healthcare is challenging its sharply lower 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings, saying CMS used measures that were not properly adopted. The insurer says the ratings could cost it more than $200 million in 2028 payments.
Star-rating methodology
Alignment says CMS used measures without first promulgating them by regulation, violating the Administrative Procedure Act.
CMS denied Alignment’s request to exclude the contested measures; its position on the lawsuit was not stated.
Requested outcome
Alignment asks the court to vacate its 2027 ratings and require a recalculation using a more favorable methodology.
CMS’s response to the requested court remedy was not stated.
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.
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
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Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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