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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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White House officials question Zacharia’s future after brief first briefing
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing lasted about 15 minutes, including roughly 5½ minutes of questions. Officials questioned how long she would remain in the role, though some said she deserved more time.
“I am going to end it because President Trump is heading out to Marine One for our historic trip to Alaska, and we can ask him all of the questions out there”
Trump to campaign in Alaska as Republicans face a tight Senate race
Trump plans to travel to Alaska to campaign as Republicans face a tight Senate race there. Alaska has become a crucial battleground this fall.
Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Los Angeles moves to make some nitrous oxide sales a crime
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a ban on cannabis and tobacco retailers selling or distributing nitrous oxide. The mayor plans to sign it, and violations could bring jail time.
Former DOGE staff raise at least $500 million for private firms
At least two dozen former DOGE staff have moved into private businesses, and firms they co-founded or invested in have raised at least $500 million.
US archbishop urges Catholic soldiers to avoid planned Hasan execution
Archbishop Timothy Broglio told Catholic service members to seek exemption from the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, which the Pentagon wants to livestream in December.
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.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says he missed campaign events while recovering from the flu. An Ohio mental health facility denied claims that he was treated there.
Talarico spoke by video at a business council event and said he had been diagnosed with the flu.
Talarico was absent from the campaign trail, according to AP.
Rhein Amacher said he called the Ohio facility; Talarico also attended a Kacey Musgraves concert in Dallas, according to Straits Times.
Talarico discussed the rumors in interviews, and the Lindner Center of Hope said he had never received treatment there.
Talarico returned to a public event at the Austin City Limits music festival, according to AP and Daily Mail.
Supreme Court to hear DOGE’s bid to withhold internal documents
The Supreme Court will hear DOGE’s bid to avoid turning over its internal documents.
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- Supreme Court
- Agency
- Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- Plaintiff
- Nonprofit watchdog group
- Law
- Federal Freedom of Information Act
GOP groups pull planned spending from two vulnerable House districts
Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. and a House GOP super PAC are redirecting planned spending from districts held by Tom Kean and Marianette Miller-Meeks to other races. Recent polling has raised concerns about the incumbents’ chances.
Spending plans
MAGA Inc. and the Congressional Leadership Fund are pulling planned spending from the districts and redirecting it to other races.
A source close to Kean’s campaign said the race was fully funded for the final stretch.
Race outlook
The groups’ moves followed polling that suggested the incumbents’ re-election chances had weakened.
The campaign source said Kean’s race was fully funded and cited reservations about the Democratic opponent’s broadcast spending.
Trump says he may meet North Korea's Kim in November
Trump said he may meet Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes stops in Manila and Shenzhen. No meeting has been confirmed.
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Tourism falls at Mexico’s beach resorts as costs, seaweed and safety concerns weigh
International visitors to Cancun’s airport fell 12% in September from a year earlier. A stronger peso, smelly seaweed and safety concerns are among the factors cited.
“1980년대 이후 멕시코 최대 규모의 재정적자를 물려받은 현 정부에도 압박을 가하고 있다”
India opens resident diplomatic mission in Costa Rica
India’s new resident mission in San Jose began operating on October 10, with the aim of strengthening ties and expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America.
Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 but threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast
Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 3 as it moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Authorities issued high alerts and closed Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily.
Teenager wakes in coffin during family wake in Guatemala
Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, 15, began moving during her wake in El Jocote, Guatemala, after her family believed she had died. She had not been examined by a doctor.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
Gang kidnaps three officials in Morelos to secure member's release
Pueblos Unidos seized three officials in Morelos after authorities detained a senior gang member. Officials released the suspect, and the gang later freed the three employees.
Fire hits native vegetation reserve at Terra Santa farm in Mato Grosso
A fire reached a legal reserve at Fazenda Iporanga in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso. Terra Santa says it will assess the damage after the fire is under control.
A fire reached native vegetation at Fazenda Iporanga, a farm owned by Terra Santa in Nova Maringá, Mato Grosso.
The affected area is a legal reserve, not land currently leased for farming.
The company linked the increased fire risk to dry conditions, the effects of El Niño and forecasts for below-average rain.
Terra Santa said it detected the fire through satellite monitoring and called in firefighters, a specialist team and equipment to help contain it.
Authorities seize 48 drones and explosives in Sinaloa operation
Mexican security forces seized 48 drones, explosives, weapons and other equipment in operations across Sinaloa from Oct. 9 to 11. They also found and disabled a clandestine synthetic-drug laboratory in Culiacán.
Security forces carried out coordinated operations in several municipalities in Sinaloa.
Mexico’s Security Cabinet reported the results, including the seizure of 48 drones in El Rosario.
Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico
Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.
- Deaths
- At least five reported in the latest CBC and Guardian accounts
- Missing
- CBC reported six people missing in Baja California; other reports gave different totals
- Ensenada rescue
- 32 people rescued by helicopter, including 22 foreigners
- Chilpancingo death
- A 71-year-old man
China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.
Taiwan's status
China says Taiwan is one of its provinces and has no right to the trappings of a state.
Taiwan's government strongly rejects China's view.
Diplomatic ties
China sanctioned the ministers over support for Paraguay's and Belize's diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Paraguay and Belize maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Storms threaten south-central Brazil with winds of up to 90 km/h
Storms are expected across parts of south-central Brazil on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 90 km/h and heavy rain forecast in Paraná.
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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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SpaceX set to send solar arrays and supplies to the space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch the CRS-35 cargo mission from Florida on Oct. 13, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies, science equipment and the station’s final pair of new solar arrays.
“Additional equipment we’re launching includes a dose pump for our toilet, some pre-treat quality sensors, a robot microcontical tool used for space station maintenance and utilization tasks with external replacement units and impairments”
NASA astronaut photographs auroras from the ISS with an iPhone
Anil Menon photographed colorful auroras from the International Space Station on Oct. 10 using an iPhone, during a period of strong geomagnetic activity.
FAA analyst Kayla Bigham works to keep commercial spaceflight safe
Kayla Bigham analyzes rockets and reentry capsules for the FAA, assessing risks to the public as commercial spaceflight grows.
Vast engineer Brianna Clark works on technology for future space living
Brianna Clark, a propulsion engineer at Vast, contributed to a demo that tested technology for future human living in low Earth orbit. She is also set to work on Haven-1, whose launch is planned for no earlier than the first quarter of 2027.
ORBES plans to send robots to the ISS and capture exterior footage
Founded by Anna Shaposhnik, ORBES is developing robots to support work and filming in space. Its first space-station robot is scheduled to travel to the ISS next year.
Webb traces the most distant fast radio burst to a small galaxy
Astronomers traced the record-distant burst FRB 20240304B to a small, actively star-forming galaxy, using the James Webb Space Telescope to find its otherwise hidden host.
ESA’s Hera mission is set to reach the Didymos asteroid pair in November
Hera is due to rendezvous with Didymos and its moonlet Dimorphos, where it will study the effects of NASA’s 2022 impact test. Two small spacecraft will also investigate the pair.
ESA’s Hera spacecraft is due to reach the Didymos asteroid pair in November after travelling for just over two years.
The pair includes Didymos and its smaller moonlet, Dimorphos, which NASA’s DART spacecraft struck in 2022.
That impact shortened Dimorphos’s orbit around Didymos by about 32 minutes and sent debris into space.
Hera will take close-up views of the pair and examine the impact’s effects.
SpaceX rocket plume creates a glowing ‘jellyfish’ in the dawn sky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida sent a Dragon spacecraft toward the International Space Station and left a sunlit plume visible across parts of the eastern U.S.
FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the launch was scheduled for 6:33 a.m. EDT the following morning.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Florida with a Dragon spacecraft on an ISS resupply mission.
People reported seeing the sunlit rocket plume across the eastern United States.
Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf
Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.
- System
- HS 0209+0832
- First Hubble observations
- 1999
- Unidentified chemical features
- Roughly 100
- Niobium level
- 1,000 times the Sun's level, according to Engadget
New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud
A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.
Aquarius is best seen on autumn evenings in the Northern Hemisphere
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Jack Harvey says cancer diagnosis has not changed his 2027 IndyCar plans
The 33-year-old IndyCar driver says he has been diagnosed with cancer but still plans to race in 2027, including at the Indianapolis 500.
“My goals for 2027 have not changed.”
IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis undergoes durability testing at Sebring
Alex Palou completed 43 laps in IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis at Sebring, testing its durability and cooling. Alexander Rossi is due to take over testing on Tuesday.
Cadillac continues to manage brake overheating at Singapore Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas said Cadillac’s brake problem is almost solved, but he still had to manage overheating during the Singapore race. The team has six grands prix left to score its first top-10 finish.
Antonelli can clinch his first F1 title in Austin
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 102 points and can secure the 2026 Formula 1 title at the United States Grand Prix on October 25.
Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds at Charlotte
Briscoe held off teammate Christopher Bell in a photo finish to win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his second straight NASCAR playoff victory. He is now fourth in the standings, 65 points behind leader Kyle Larson.
Antonelli can clinch F1 title in Austin after Singapore podium
Kimi Antonelli finished third in Singapore and can secure the Formula 1 title at the next race in Austin if key results go his way. Max Verstappen won his second race in a row.
Hamilton takes responsibility for costly Singapore GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton said his decision to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car period cost him a podium in Singapore. He finished sixth and apologised to Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after a strategy decision cost him a chance at a podium.
The Ferrari driver chose not to pit for fresh tyres during a Virtual Safety Car period, while team-mate Charles Leclerc did pit.
Hamilton said he made the call himself because he wanted to try a different strategy at a track where overtaking is difficult.
His old tyres lost pace late in the race, and he was passed by Leclerc, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Bourdais and Moss named to Sebring’s Class of 75
Sébastien Bourdais and Sir Stirling Moss lead the second group of 15 drivers named to Sebring’s Class of 75, a roster honoring the race’s greatest competitors.
The first group of 15 “Class of 75” drivers was revealed.
The second group of 15 drivers, headlined by Bourdais and Moss, was announced.
The complete roster of 75 drivers is scheduled to be revealed in five batches.
The 75th running of the endurance race is scheduled to take place.
Jorge Martin avoids penalty after Indonesian GP start video sparks debate
A social media video raised questions about Jorge Martin’s start at the Indonesian Grand Prix. The rules say a jump start requires the bike to move when the red lights go out.
- Race result
- Third place
- Championship lead
- Two points over Marc Márquez
- Race location
- Mandalika circuit, Indonesia
- Start-rule test
- The motorcycle must be stationary when the red lights are turned off
McLaren tells Norris and Piastri to put team first after Singapore crash
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore sprint race. McLaren boss Andrea Stella called it unacceptable and said the team would discuss how to prevent a repeat.
Team priorities
Andrea Stella said the team’s interests must always come first and the collision was unacceptable.
Norris defended his attempt, saying he thought he was fully alongside and entitled to try the pass.
Accountability
Stella said the focus should be on how the drivers can work together to prevent a repeat, rather than on apologies or assigning fault to one driver.
Norris apologised to the team but said the incident should be reviewed.
Hamilton treated by FIA medical team after feeling unwell in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton was assessed by the FIA medical team after the Singapore Grand Prix and excused from media duties. He finished sixth after a tyre strategy call failed.
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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
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.
AI in development
CEO Tim Sweeney says AI can empower creators and help teams make more and better products.
Some developers were reportedly shocked by the AI-first pivot, and some hoped the directive was not fully serious.
Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.
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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
Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.
Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine
A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.
Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks
Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.
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
An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.
Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen
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