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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.
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.
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.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
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 lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his team must play at their best to beat European champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday.
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.
Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to defend human rights and return to what she called its traditional role as a global leader.
Pillay made her comments in The Hague, where she is a judge at the International Court of Justice.
The United States announced sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court hours after Pillay was named the Peace Prize winner.
She said the timing was troubling and showed that efforts to target international criminal justice had been developing for some time.
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.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
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
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.
Game result
The Guardians won 7-3 after rallying from a 2-0 deficit.
The Rays lost 7-3 after taking an early 2-0 lead.
Offense
Cleveland collected 14 hits, including home runs by Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey.
Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and added a solo home run by Cedric Mullins.
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.
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Indonesia's KPK Confirms Sting Operation at Disaster Agency
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission confirmed a sting operation at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency over suspected corruption. Details and the identities of those detained have not been disclosed.
“Yes, that’s true,”
Jakarta Governor Holds Off on Ending Odd-Even Traffic Rule Until MRT Reaches Kota Tua
Pramono Anung says Jakarta’s odd-even traffic rule should stay in place until the MRT line reaches Kota Tua. The line is expected to reach Harmoni and Monas in 2027.
Indonesian optimism about Prabowo government falls to 47.7%, survey finds
An SMRC survey found 47.7% of Indonesians think the country is heading in the right direction, down from 83% when President Prabowo took office in 2024.
Indonesia Battles Fires on 639 Hectares Across Six Provinces
Indonesia says about 639 hectares remain under fire suppression in six provinces. The government is focusing efforts on Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra and has not declared a national disaster.
Gibran Says Criticism Should Prompt Government Policy Reviews
Vice President Gibran said criticism in a two-year review should lead the government to reassess its policies and improve how it works. The review gave the administration low performance scores.
Indonesia’s new foreign minister says policy direction will stay unchanged
Arrmanatha Nasir says Indonesia will keep its “free and active” foreign policy after replacing Sugiono as foreign minister.
Viral video does not show Mahfud MD becoming Indonesia’s attorney general
Fact-checkers found that a video claiming Mahfud MD was appointed attorney general reused footage of his 2025 appointment to a police reform committee. ST Burhanuddin remains attorney general.
A viral video falsely claims Mahfud MD was appointed Indonesia’s attorney general in October 2026.
The footage shows Mahfud signing a document in front of President Prabowo Subianto, but it does not show a new appointment.
The video records Mahfud’s appointment to a police reform committee on 7 November 2025.
He was one of 10 committee members appointed at that ceremony.
Indonesia Permanently Bans Exports of Lobster Larvae
Indonesia has permanently banned lobster-larvae exports and will focus on raising lobsters at home. A new task force will target illegal shipments.
The government banned exports of lobster larvae under a regulation issued during Susi Pudjiastuti’s leadership.
Edhy Prabowo signed a regulation reopening lobster-larvae exports.
The government closed exports again under a regulation issued during Sakti Wahyu Trenggono’s leadership.
A new regulation again allowed lobster larvae to be caught for aquaculture, including outside Indonesia.
Trenggono announced the permanent export ban and the government’s focus on domestic farming and enforcement.
Indonesia says 486 pieces of content were restricted during August riots
Indonesia’s communications ministry told the human rights commission it restricted 486 pieces of content during August’s riots, including a video of a man who later died after being beaten.
- Restricted content
- 486 pieces
- Reason given by ministry
- Suspected violations of criminal law
- Person shown in a removed video
- Bambang Setiawan, a mirror vendor
- Location of beating
- Pejompongan Raya Street, Jakarta
Widi says he did not know money was linked to Caruy land sale
Former Indonesian army commander Widi Prasetijono said in court that money sent by a company director was intended for social activities. Judges questioned its timing near payments for land in Cilacap.
Knowledge of the money's source
Widi said he did not know the money was linked to the Caruy land sale and understood it as support for social activities.
The judge questioned whether Widi knew the transfers were connected to the sale, noting their timing was close to the land payment.
Survey Finds 75% of Indonesians Stressed by Government Policies
A Celios survey found that 75% of respondents felt stressed by government policies under President Prabowo Subianto, amid concerns about taxes, prices and household finances.
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Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
“the money that Hezbollah is promising does not exist”
Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
Israel denied a cargo flight from Addis Ababa permission to land because one pilot was Indonesian. The plane returned to Ethiopia, changed pilots and later landed in Tel Aviv.
Attack on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11, Saudi authorities say
A projectile struck a domestic terminal at King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and injuring 11. The airport has been hit four times in five days.
Iranian man executed hours after marrying imprisoned girlfriend by phone
Alireza Sepahi, 25, married Mahsat Keshani, 22, by phone from prison in Iran. He was executed hours later after being sentenced to death for protesting against the government.
Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
Turkey’s Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with Iran’s Abbas Arakçi about recent regional developments and efforts to resolve ongoing conflicts.
Turkey’s foreign minister meets Council of Europe assembly president in Ankara
Hakan Fidan met Petra Bayr, president of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, in Ankara on Oct. 13. No details of their discussion were given.
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Iran was highly likely behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, a military airbase in southwest England.
He told Parliament on Monday that the operation was almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The incident began on September 27, when men were arrested near the base on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences.
Police found gasoline in vans but no viable explosives, and those arrested were released on bail without charge.
Teenager killed and 24 injured in blast during hike in northern Israel
A teenager was killed and 24 people were injured when suspected unexploded Hezbollah munition detonated during a school hike near Israel’s border with Lebanon.
The school group was hiking in the Ramim Ridge area when the ordnance detonated.
According to a preliminary probe, the munition exploded after a student was believed to have picked it up and put it in his backpack.
First responders treated the injured, and the group was evacuated to three hospitals in northern Israel.
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Deaths
- At least 18 in strikes on the airport last week, according to The Hindu
- Saturday toll
- 13 killed in the October 10 attack, according to The Hindu
- Reopening date
- Not specified by the General Authority of Civil Aviation
Missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures more than 300
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels and vowed a response.
Responsibility
The coalition blamed the Houthis for the strike.
The sources identify the Houthis as the attackers but do not include a Houthi response accepting or denying responsibility.
Response to attack
The coalition threatened a decisive response.
The Houthis warned airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi airports.
Interception efforts
The coalition blamed the Houthis for an attack that caused civilian deaths and injuries.
The Houthis said Saudi Arabia bore responsibility for what they described as failed interception efforts.
Netanyahu seeks probe into anonymous sources for Gaza documentary NAZA
Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an investigation and prosecution of anonymous Israeli military sources in NAZA, a film alleging the army used AI targeting systems in Gaza.
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Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.
“Getty Images is uniquely trusted around the world as the unparalleled leader in premium visual content”
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is discussing a roughly $7 billion purchase of AI startup Decart. Anthropic previously considered a $6 billion deal but passed after due diligence.
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.
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.
JP Morgan lowered its Apple price target to $340 over supply constraint concerns.
Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had told select suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component production because of soft demand.
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 and maintained its Overweight rating.
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.
- Works cited
- At least 427 Warner-controlled works
- Defendants
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Followers
- 36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm
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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Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing
Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.
“Thousands of users in Norway have been subjected to unlawful sharing of their sensitive data.”
Ivanti warns of actively exploited Connect Secure security flaw
Ivanti urged customers to patch a high-severity flaw in its Connect Secure remote access gateway after detecting limited exploitation. The flaw can let attackers run commands on affected devices.
CISA adds five exploited software flaws amid China-linked espionage concerns
CISA added five vulnerabilities in widely used software to its exploited-flaws catalog and warned that China-linked actors have used them to steal sensitive information. U.S. federal agencies had until October 11 to fix or remove affected software.
Docker fixes critical flaw that let attackers use users’ access tokens
A Docker Hub flaw let attackers use some users’ tokens to access and alter container images. Docker fixed it and says it found no evidence of exploitation.
Three Hyderabad residents lose ₹5.35 crore in cyber fraud
Three people in Hyderabad lost a total of ₹5.35 crore in separate cyber fraud cases. The city’s police commissioner warned people about digital arrest scams, fake trading apps and impersonation.
South Korea inspects Zeekr's handling of personal data
South Korea's privacy watchdog began an on-site inspection of Chinese automaker Zeekr on Oct. 2, examining how it collects, shares and transfers users' personal data.
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.
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings at hundreds of stores in France overnight from October 11 to 12.
The affected equipment included controllers made by Danish company Danfoss that manage store fridges and freezers.
Some units reportedly reached 50°C, causing food to spoil and, in some cases, fires.
Intermarché and Netto reported about 150 affected stores in one account and at least 300 in another, while Carrefour reported 80 and Coopérative U reported 80 of its 2,000 stores.
DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours
A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.
A more disruptive DDoS attack hit Canonical, taking down Launchpad and the Snap Store; 313 Team claimed responsibility.
Canonical confirmed that its websites were under a sustained DDoS attack.
Canonical said its team was still bringing affected services back, though most were accessible again.
The attack disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours.
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.
- Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-97229
- Severity
- CVSS 10.0
- Affected software
- GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition
- Patched versions
- 19.4.2, 19.3.5 and 19.2.8
Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation
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Hack exposes personal data of more than 400 Saemaul Geumgo members
A hack of Saemaul Geumgo’s insurance service exposed personal and account details of more than 400 members. The credit union has blocked the attack and reported it to authorities.
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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,”
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.
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.
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.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
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Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.
The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.
Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.
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.
Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.
ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.
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
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.
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
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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”
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.
God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game
Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.
Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause
Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.
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.
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.
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.
Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.
Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.
Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.
Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.
- Age
- 34
- Breaking Bad role
- Walter White Jr.
- Seasons on the show
- All five
- Disability advocacy
- Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
AI use in the novel
Orélien has been accused of using generative AI extensively to write the novel.
He says no sentence in the book was created by a machine.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
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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.
“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
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.
Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure
Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.
Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy
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Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
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Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
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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.
A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.
The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.
The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.
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.
In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.
The mice then had a period with no exercise.
The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.
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 population
- More than one million women
- Lab tests analyzed
- More than 300 million
- Study cohorts
- United States and Israel
- US dataset
- 52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes
US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot
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Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
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