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Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart home hub
Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub with a display for device controls, calls and media. Pre-orders begin today, and it goes on sale November 13.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
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”
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
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.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
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.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
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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Politics
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.
“President Prabowo appoints Mahfud MD as attorney general”
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.
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.
Prabowo orders stronger response to fires in Indonesia
President Prabowo chaired a meeting on forest and land fires, with about 639 hectares still being fought in six affected provinces. The focus is on Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra.
Indonesia Will Not Declare Forest Fires a National Disaster
President Prabowo's government says it can still manage the fires, with 639.23 hectares burning across six priority provinces. Discussions are ongoing about Malaysia's offer of firefighting help.
Groups Urge Indonesia’s PKB to Seek Inquiry Into Gibran’s Diploma
A civil society alliance asked PKB lawmakers to pursue a parliamentary inquiry into Vice President Gibran’s educational credentials after a Constitutional Court ruling. PKB says it will review the proposal.
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.
Indonesia’s communications ministry restricted 486 pieces of content during riots in August 2026, officials told the national human rights commission.
The commission is questioning ministry and Jakarta police officials about the unrest and possible limits on internet and social media access.
One removed video showed Bambang Setiawan being beaten on a street in Jakarta by an unidentified group.
Setiawan, a mirror vendor, later died while being taken to hospital.
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.
Public sentiment that Indonesia was moving in the right direction stood at 83 percent when Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were inaugurated.
Prabowo implemented budget cuts to fund priority programs, including free nutritious meals and Red and White village cooperatives.
SMRC conducted its national survey of 1,200 respondents.
The survey findings were reported, with optimism at 47.7 percent.
Indonesia Aims to Raise Revenue-to-GDP Ratio to 18% in Two to Three Years
Hashim Djojohadikusumo said Indonesia’s revenue-to-GDP ratio has stalled at about 12%. The government aims to raise it to 18% within two to three years.
- Indonesia’s target
- 18% of GDP
- Target timeframe
- Two to three years
- Cambodia’s revenue ratio
- 18% of GDP
- Vietnam’s revenue ratio
- 23% of GDP
Indonesia warns of scams promising faster opening of MBG kitchens
The National Nutrition Agency says people posing as officials are asking prospective MBG kitchen partners for money in exchange for faster approval.
Indonesia Clarifies Roles of New Land Reform Agency and Land Ministry
Officials are defining the duties of Indonesia’s new National Agrarian Reform Agency to prevent overlap with the land ministry and improve coordination on land reform.
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World
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.
“I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC),”
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.
Singapore advises citizens to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia
Singapore’s foreign ministry advised citizens to postpone all travel to Saudi Arabia after missile and drone attacks hit airports and other infrastructure. It urged those already there to avoid high-risk areas.
Iran warns it could target Gulf data centres and internet cables
Iran’s security chief warned that regional data centres, cables and AI facilities could be attacked if war with the US resumes. Key internet routes run through areas affected by fighting.
Pakistan pledges support to Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks
After Houthi attacks killed at least 13 people in Riyadh, Pakistan pledged to support Saudi Arabia under their defence agreements. Pakistani jets and a Chinese-made air-defence system are reportedly deployed there.
Egypt’s Baha’i community faces a shortage of burial space
Cairo’s last remaining cemetery for Egypt’s Baha’i community is nearly full, while requests for burial grounds in other cities have been rejected, according to community members.
Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.
Hezbollah will provide financial aid to families with damaged homes in Lebanon after this year's war with Israel.
The group's plan comes after Israeli bombardment and invasion displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
Families must have used the affected property as their main home and must not own a second home.
Eligible families will receive up to $14,000, with different amounts for Beirut and its southern suburbs and for other areas.
Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning
The Houthis warned of a “painful” response if Sanaa is attacked. The warning came as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones headed for Riyadh.
The latest conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis began after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
A Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300.
Trump said the Houthis were “misbehaving very badly.
The coalition warned civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa, and the Houthis threatened a response to any Saudi attack.
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
Yemeni forces report advances in Marib as fighting kills civilians in Taiz
Yemeni government forces say they have taken positions in Marib, while Houthi shelling and clashes in Taiz have caused dozens of civilian casualties.
Territory
The government says its operation aims to retake all remaining Houthi-held territory, including Sanaa.
The Houthis have held Sanaa since 2014 and made gains along the Red Sea coast in September.
Fighting
Government forces say they have advanced in Marib and are repelling Houthi attacks in Taiz.
Houthi forces have fought government troops in Marib and Taiz and shelled residential neighbourhoods in Taiz, according to the report.
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.
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Business
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
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.
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.
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.
UnitedHealth has raised its profit forecast again.
The company’s turnaround efforts are gathering pace, according to the headline.
A profit forecast is an estimate of how much profit a company expects to make.
The headline gives no new forecast figure or details about the changes behind the increase.
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.
Whitney Wolfe Herd launched Bumble.
Bumble listed on Nasdaq and later reached a market value of more than $14bn.
A report said Bumble was in advanced takeover talks, and its shares rose almost 50%.
Ithaca could announce a deal to buy Bumble, according to the Wall Street Journal report cited by the BBC.
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.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.
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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 reportedly plans HomeView smart home hub for November
Apple is expected to unveil its Siri-focused HomeView display on October 13 and begin shipping it around mid-November. A new Apple TV and HomePod mini are also expected.
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.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars
Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.
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.
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.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
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.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Incident identified
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Stores
- Remained open
- Other UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
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Sports
Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik in the Shanghai Masters round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals. He could become world No. 1 as early as November 2.
“Terminar como el 1 del mundo es un sentimiento diferente. Es otra responsabilidad. Estoy deseando que llegue”
Australia ends South Africa’s unbeaten Test run in Durban
Australia beat South Africa in Durban, ending the hosts’ unbeaten run. Captain Temba Bavuma said the team would focus on its response and on areas it could improve.
Five Clockwork Carnage qualifiers set for AEW’s October 14 show
AEW has announced five qualifying matches for its October 14 Dynamite and Collision programming. The winners will join Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe and Mike Bailey in the Clockwork Carnage match at WrestleDream.
Alex Pereira offers Valter Walker his purse to spar in Las Vegas
Pereira challenged Walker to spar and offered to pay him the equivalent of his last fight purse if Walker submits him with a foot attack. Some fans criticized Pereira’s challenge and comments about money.
Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev defeated Alexander Bublik 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 in Shanghai. He will face Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime for Josh Allen’s first OT win
Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime after Josh Allen led a late drive and Tyler Bass kicked the winning field goal. It was Allen’s first career overtime victory.
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.
Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish 2026 as the world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player.
Carlos Alcaraz’s loss to Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters third round removed his chance of catching Zverev.
Jannik Sinner, who currently holds the top ranking, is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Zverev will be the first German man to end a season at No.
Bethell returns as England name four uncapped players for Australia tour
Jacob Bethell is fit to return for England’s white-ball tour of Australia, while four uncapped players are named for the T20 squad. The tour runs from 13 November to 2 December.
Bethell suffered a knee injury during the ODI series against India.
England are due to begin the ODI series against Australia in Perth.
The five-match T20 series is due to begin in Melbourne.
The tour is due to end with the final T20 in Canberra.
Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League draft
England batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the draft for the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League, amid debate over the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. David Willey and Will Smeed have also pulled out, according to reports.
- Player
- Ollie Pope
- Competition
- Afghanistan Premier League draft
- League location
- United Arab Emirates
- Other withdrawals
- David Willey and Will Smeed, according to News18
Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban Test
South Africa begin day five at 102 for four, chasing 421 against Australia. Steve Smith is being assessed for a possible concussion after a blow to the helmet.
Match position
Australia need six wickets to win.
South Africa are 4-102 and need 319 more runs to reach 421.
Immediate aim
Australia are seeking to take the remaining wickets and win the first Test.
South Africa are pursuing the target at the start of day five.
Jim Ross hospitalized again after low oxygen
The 74-year-old AEW commentator said he was back in the hospital because of low oxygen, less than a week after brain surgery to address a shunt problem.
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Entertainment
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.”
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.
IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.
The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor
Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network took in $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, against a reported production budget of about $30 million to $42 million.
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.
RimWorld moves to its own engine, with faster performance and saves intact
Update 1.7 moves RimWorld from Unity to Ludeon Studios’ Waylith Engine. The studio says it runs two to four times faster, and existing saves and most mods still work.
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.
Thélyson Orélien denies that AI wrote any sentence of his novel, “C’était ça ou mourir.”
The Canadian-Haitian writer says he used tools for research but wrote the book himself.
He apologized and accepted responsibility for plagiarizing texts by established authors after moving to Canada.
He says he began writing the novel in Quebec in 2017 and finished a first draft in 2019.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.
Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.
TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
- Sign-ups
- 1.8 million
- Venue capacity
- 5,000 seats
- Venue
- Royal Albert Hall, London
- Show date
- 23 October 2026
Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release
Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.
Alleged treatment
Collin says his mother dragged him by the ear and mistreated him and his siblings.
Kate previously said reports of abuse were unfounded.
His placement in an institution
Collin says he was removed from the home and placed in an institution, with little contact with his family.
Kate said he was sent for treatment for educational and social challenges and that the decision was the best thing she could do for him.
Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan
Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan have married after dating for nine years. His mother, actor Julianne Moore, shared the news on Instagram.
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Health
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.
“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
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.
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.
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
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.
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.
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.
- Funding
- €8 million
- Duration
- Next two years
- Announced by
- Orazio Schillaci
- Event
- Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
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