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Spain’s King and Queen visit Ceuta amid tensions with Morocco

Thousands welcomed King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to Ceuta, where the visit highlights the city’s Spanish identity and comes amid diplomatic sensitivities with Morocco.

“hope to a place that needs a lot of hope”
Juan Jesús Vivaspresident of Ceuta

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.

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.

Azerbaijan’s ruling party defends school dress rules amid headscarf dispute

Azerbaijan’s ruling party defended school uniform rules after some headscarf-wearing pupils were reportedly turned away. It criticised Turkish officials who called for the restrictions to be reversed.

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.

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.

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.

Federal agents searched the Washington home of Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress from Minnesota.

The Justice Department said the search was carried out under a court-authorised warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but did not name Omar or explain the investigation.

News reports linked the search to a fraud inquiry about immigration paperwork filed by Omar’s late father when she was a child; officials have not confirmed that link.

Omar, who came to the United States from Somalia as a child, said the search was an attempt to target political opponents.

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Sheinbaum acknowledges health system gaps ahead of IMSS workers’ protest

Mexico’s president acknowledged staffing, contract and medicine-supply problems as IMSS workers prepared to protest for higher pay and better working conditions.

Sheinbaum said she met with IMSS director Zoé Robledo to discuss problems at the institute.

Sheinbaum said she ordered Birmex staff to check medicine supplies at four IMSS hospitals in Mexico City; three had no supply problems and one did.

Sheinbaum acknowledged health-system shortcomings ahead of the planned IMSS workers’ protest.

Sheinbaum said the union had called a consultation.

Poland detains man over alleged plot against Tusk and defense minister

Polish authorities detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Officials said they considered the threat serious.

Suspect’s arrest
Lower Silesia, according to the BBC
Alleged targets
Donald Tusk and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Threat referral
State Protection Service passed information to police
Emergency meeting
Police, security services and Interior Ministry representatives

Pakistan declares emergency in province governed by Imran Khan's party

President Asif Ali Zardari declared emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the powers of the provincial government led by Imran Khan's party amid security concerns and protests demanding his release.

Federal government PTI

Militancy

The federal government and military accuse PTI of failing to curb militants.

PTI rejects the charge and says Islamabad has not provided the funding and equipment it needs.

Emergency decision

The government said the province had failed to tackle Islamist militancy and invoked emergency powers.

PTI described the move as a coup disguised as an emergency and said it risked further bloodshed and instability.

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

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

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”
Navi PillayNobel Peace Prize laureate and International Court of Justice judge

Joint operation targeting West African scams leads to 28 arrests

A multinational law enforcement and industry operation focused on West Africa led to 28 arrests, rescued 117 trafficking victims and removed more than 3.7 million online accounts, groups and pages.

At least 72 Sudanese gold miners reportedly killed in border air strike

Rights groups say an air strike killed at least 72 miners in northern Sudan near the Egyptian border. Sudan has formed a committee to investigate; responsibility remains disputed.

At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti

A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near Obock. At least 139 people died, 84 are missing and 82 survived.

Search continues for black box and victims after Nigerian Air Force crash

Divers and rescue teams are searching a swamp in Ondo State for the plane’s black box and victims’ remains, a week after a crash killed all 25 people aboard.

Oil and gas eruption in eastern Niger causes severe environmental incident

An oil and gas eruption at a Nigerien oil site has been under way since September 25. Two workers were injured, and authorities say it is only partly contained.

Ethiopian forces advance to towns near Eritrean border as war fears grow

Ethiopian government forces have entered towns in Tigray near Eritrea as they push back TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid mutual accusations of military involvement and renewed fears of war between the neighbours.

Ethiopian forces have advanced into towns in Tigray as they push back fighters from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF.

The towns include Adwa, near Eritrea, and Zalambessa, on the Ethiopian side of the border.

Residents said TPLF forces had left Adwa, while people in contact with Zalambessa residents said government troops had reached that town; control there was not fully confirmed.

The fighting began in late September when the TPLF launched an offensive, reviving a conflict that killed hundreds of thousands between 2020 and 2022.

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Igbokoda residents fear water pollution after deadly air force plane crash

Residents of Igbokoda, Nigeria, say a crashed air force plane has contaminated their water source. They are calling for an urgent clean-up as rescue teams search the swamp.

A Nigeria Air Force plane crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, killing all 25 people on board.

A combined team began search and rescue efforts, recovering human body parts and pieces of the aircraft.

Traditional ruler Afolabi Odidiomo told Premium Times that residents feared the water source had been polluted.

Abuja court to rule on former accountant general’s statements in N109.5bn case

A judge in Abuja reserved a ruling on whether to admit statements from former Accountant General Ahmed Idris in his trial over alleged diversion of N109.5 billion in public funds.

Amount alleged
N109.5 billion
Statements under review
14 statements taken on 13 different dates
Judge
Yusuf Halilu
Defendants
Ahmed Idris, Geoffrey Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Kudu Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited

France and Equatorial Guinea clash over Paris mansion used as embassy

France has put a Paris mansion used by Equatorial Guinea as its embassy up for sale after seizing it in a corruption case. The diplomats have refused to leave.

France Equatorial Guinea

Property sale

French authorities put the mansion up for sale as part of an investigation into ill-gotten wealth.

Equatorial Guinea’s vice president called the forced sale illegal.

Occupancy

A Paris court ordered the diplomats to vacate the premises.

Equatorial Guinea’s diplomats have refused to leave.

Possible response

France has warned of further action, according to the article.

Equatorial Guinea has warned it could take sovereign measures, including breaking diplomatic relations.

Two Egyptian truck drivers killed in shooting in Khartoum

Two Egyptian truck drivers were killed and another person injured in a shooting in Khartoum. Egypt contacted Sudanese authorities, who said they had arrested the suspected gunman.

Business

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

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

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

UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand

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

Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover

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

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

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

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

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

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Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project

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

Admirers of Tomlin’s project Critics of the project

Time spent

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

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

Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo

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

Science & Tech

Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices

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

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

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

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

Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world

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

Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation

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

Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets

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

Honey bee stingers use two pistons to pump venom continuously

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric

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

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

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

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

Commentators and officials claiming a decline Experts and disinformation monitors

Effect on Russian bot activity

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

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

Meaning of Cloudflare data

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

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

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

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

Sports

Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals despite ankle issue

Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik in a third-set tie-break to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. He said his ankle began bothering him during the match.

“My ankle was acting up, unfortunately”
Alexander ZverevTennis player

Caldwell-Pope says Sixers’ success depends on team chemistry

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says the Philadelphia 76ers need strong relationships and communication to make their talent work together this season.

Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.

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.

Towns says Knicks’ pause on extension talks caught him off guard

Karl-Anthony Towns said he was disappointed after the Knicks postponed contract extension talks until later in the season. He said his focus remains on winning another NBA title.

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.

Dodgers to discuss whether to bench Ohtani for NLCS Game 3

Manager Dave Roberts plans to speak with Shohei Ohtani before deciding whether he will play in Game 3 against Milwaukee. Ohtani has struggled and is dealing with a right biceps issue.

The Dodgers will discuss whether to bench Shohei Ohtani before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.

Los Angeles is back home after Milwaukee won Game 2 by 7-4, putting the Brewers two wins from the pennant.

Ohtani has three hits in 20 postseason at-bats, and the Dodgers have moved him down the batting order.

He has also been dealing with a right biceps issue and did not pitch after early June because of a left knee injury.

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TNA ends Max Caster’s deal after rap about Riyadh attacks

TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after a rap about deadly attacks in Riyadh during his debut drew criticism. Caster apologized to TNA and those who helped him get the appearance.

Caster made his TNA debut at Bound for Glory, rapped about the Riyadh attacks and lost to Moose.

TNA issued a statement apologizing for the comments and said Caster would no longer wrestle for the company.

Caster posted an apology video to Instagram, according to Wrestling Observer.

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.

Player
Saud Abdulhamid
Age
27
Club
Lens
Opponent
Sporting Lisbon

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.

Paris Saint-Germain Stade Rennais

Match venue

PSG was allowed to host the return match at the Parc des Princes after the first match was moved to Rennes.

Rennes contests the decision and has referred it to the CNOSF.

Pitch responsibility

PSG cited exceptional summer heat as an explanation for the poor pitch condition.

Rennes says PSG was responsible for having a pitch in good condition and argues the heat does not justify the problem.

Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs in first Test

Josh Hazlewood took six wickets as Australia defeated South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. The three-Test series continues in Gqeberha on 18 October.

Entertainment

Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60

Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Netinho's teamArtist's representatives

Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury

Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.

Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift

Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.

Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together

German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.

Rodrigo Faro says he worked as a child to help support his family

The Brazilian presenter says he and his brother began making commercials at age eight and gave their earnings to help support their mother.

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.

GTA 6 PC release reportedly planned for early 2027

Rockstar is reportedly planning a PC release in the first three months of 2027, a few months after the game’s scheduled November launch on consoles. The company has not confirmed a PC version.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.

A report based on people familiar with Rockstar’s plans says the PC version could arrive between January and March 2027.

Rockstar has not announced a PC release, and the game is currently listed only for those consoles.

If the reported timing is accurate, PC players would wait only a few months after the console launch.

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Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46

Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.

Glendale emergency crews responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

News outlets reported Piane’s death and his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Jade Anna says she and Kenneth ended their engagement over future plans

Jade Anna says she and Kenneth made a joint decision to end their relationship because their future plans and careers no longer aligned. She is moving from Rome back to the Netherlands.

Move
Jade moved to Rome in January.
Proposal
Kenneth proposed in May.
Breakup announcement
Jade said the relationship ended about three months after the proposal.
Reason
Jade cited their future plans and careers.

Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate

After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.

Kristi Noem Kacey Musgraves

Political support

Noem said she would take Ken Paxton over James Talarico.

Musgraves welcomed Talarico at her Dallas concert.

Criticism

Noem said she preferred Ella Langley over Musgraves.

Musgraves replied with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog.

Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter

Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.

Health

BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial

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

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

Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting

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

Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode

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

Review finds insufficient evidence for medicinal cannabis to treat insomnia

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

EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy

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

Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination

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

DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds

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

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

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

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

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

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Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

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

Traditional view of exercise adaptation Exercise-memory research

Effects of a break

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

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

Regaining fitness

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

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

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

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