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Knee pain becomes more common with age, but regular low-impact exercise, muscle strengthening, healthy weight management and timely medical care can help older adults stay mobile and independent.

French high school protests over deteriorating buildings, teacher shortages and admissions concerns have spread nationwide, forcing class suspensions and intensifying pressure on the government to respond.

The FBI has recovered thumbnail images from backyard and side-yard cameras at Nancy Guthrie's home, but no footage from the overnight period when investigators believe she was abducted.

Advanced Micro Devices shares gained nearly 4% as semiconductor stocks recovered from last week's sharp sell-off, supported by lower Treasury yields and easing oil prices.

Intel shares rose about 5% after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Neutral, citing potential earnings growth from agentic AI demand, chip shortages and the company's restructuring efforts.

Micron shares rose more than 4% as memory stocks rebounded after last week's sell-off, with investors weighing Chinese competition against strong AI-related demand.

Kayem Foods is recalling about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after warehouse temperature deviations raised concerns about bacterial growth. Consumers should check affected products and discard them.

Disc Medicine shares rose sharply after the company reported positive Phase 3 results for bitopertin in erythropoietic protoporphyria, while seeking a renewed FDA review.

Cleveland-Cliffs shares rose nearly 8% after third-quarter adjusted earnings topped estimates, with the steelmaker forecasting stronger fourth-quarter EBITDA and more than $4 billion in 2027 EBITDA.

AXT shares rose more than 8% after an 11% fall, as investors rotated back into AI-related technology stocks despite the company releasing no market-sensitive news.

Applied Digital shares rose after two senior executives bought stock following a sharp decline, although investors remain focused on the company's debt, financing needs and volatile AI infrastructure market.

Sandisk shares rose more than 6% as memory stocks recovered from a sell-off linked to concerns about Chinese competition, while investors awaited the company's quarterly results.

Cleanaway shares rose 20.24% after EQT Infrastructure signed a binding agreement to acquire Australia's largest waste management company for about $6.7 billion, subject to approvals.

Challenger shares jumped nearly 20% after TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia proposed acquiring the annuities provider for about A$7.9 billion, subject to conditions and approvals.

Ingenia shares rose 7.07% as the board faced a deadline to assess Warburg Pincus's $5.25-per-security takeover proposal against its planned acquisition of Peet.

The ASX 200 rose 0.42% as banks, utilities and other defensive stocks outweighed technology losses, while Challenger rallied on Dai-ichi Life's takeover proposal.

More than 1,800 people were arrested across France after demonstrations over rising living costs and poor public services escalated into violence, looting and fires, authorities said.

Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 offer similarly sized folding displays, but differ on price, weight, durability, cameras, multitasking and availability.

The Houston Texans led the Jacksonville Jaguars 7-0 at Wembley, despite being outgained in the first half as Jacksonville struggled to convert three red-zone trips into points.

An unverified tabloid report claims Prince Harry hoped to spend Christmas in England, while Meghan preferred California, amid continued uncertainty over the couple's royal family ties.

Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within six days if the US accepts its conditions, as attacks on shipping disrupt oil flows and negotiations remain stalled.

The search for Nancy Guthrie remains unresolved more than eight months after her suspected abduction, as authorities examine a possible skull fragment and review ransom communications.

A promotional post about Sabrina Carpenter's collaboration with Madonna has revived fan speculation about tension with Olivia Rodrigo, prompting a heated debate online despite no confirmation of a feud.

Twenty-four current and former Nationwide Children's Hospital patients will represent individual miles at the 2026 Columbus Marathon, which has raised more than $15 million for the hospital.

Apple retail staff have reportedly been told to discourage customers without preorders from seeking the iPhone Duo in stores, as production constraints drive delivery estimates into 2027.

Unconfirmed industry estimates reportedly put PlayStation 6 memory and storage costs above $680 per unit, as AI-related demand drives sharp increases in DRAM and NAND prices.

Sara and Tre lost a combined 150 pounds in 163 days during a MrBeast challenge, earning $250,000 after completing intensive training, health monitoring and fitness tests.

Fabio Capello has hailed Donyell Malen as one of Serie A's most dangerous attackers, comparing the Roma forward's movement, power and finishing to Ronaldo and Paolo Rossi.

Dr Rachna Shroff, a University of Arizona cancer researcher and oncologist, has died at 47 from adenocarcinoma after a career advancing bile duct cancer research and clinical trials.