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A large Chinese study found regular tea drinking was associated with an 11% lower risk of vascular disease, but experts said the observational findings do not prove tea causes better heart health.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 2.65% as semiconductor stocks slumped, with investors worried that global AI infrastructure spending could slow in 2027 and weaken chip demand.

Nearly nine months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home, investigators have made no arrests, while the sheriff says he believes she was alive when taken.

The Lakers opened their first season without LeBron James in eight years by defeating Golden State 127-105, with Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler leading the new-look team.

A British magazine report claims Catherine is reluctant to meet Meghan privately, citing concerns about confidentiality, days after Harry and Meghan received a warm welcome during a Nottingham visit.

Smartgroup shares climbed 5.4% to A$12.25, extending a strong annual rally despite a weaker ASX 200, as investors assess leasing growth and policy risks.

Pro Medicus shares rose 4.7% to A$193.42 after new U.S. hospital contracts and improved broker sentiment extended the medical imaging software company's recent rally.

NextDC shares rebounded 7.5% after plunging 42% the previous day, as analysts said the selloff was excessive despite major forecast cuts linked to a Melbourne power delay.

Megaport shares climbed 4.4% as a US technology rally renewed interest in AI infrastructure stocks, although the company faces substantial investment, customer concentration and profitability risks.

Mercury NZ shares gained 4.1% on the ASX in thin trading after strong quarterly results showed wind and geothermal projects offset dry conditions and weaker hydro generation.

Scottie Scheffler's record prize money has made him golf's career earnings leader, but he continues to reject many endorsements and business opportunities to protect family time and privacy.

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on grand theft and organised scheme to defraud charges as state officials investigate allegations involving public funds and a city grant programme.

Travis Kelce recounted on the "New Heights" podcast how Taylor Swift reacted after Jason Kelce called at 7:30am asking for help with a bench press workout.

TAL Education shares fell nearly 9% amid a broader decline in Chinese stocks, with investors focused on weak domestic demand and the company's upcoming quarterly results.

Hesai Group shares fell more than 8% in early trading as weak Chinese auto-sector sentiment, CATL's profit slowdown and broader concerns about Chinese technology stocks weighed on investors.

Wingstop shares fell 7% before third-quarter results, extending a sharp annual decline as analysts lowered price targets and concerns grew about weaker fast-food demand.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104, while Victor Wembanyama endured the worst shooting performance of his career.

A glycidyl methacrylate leak at an industrial terminal in north Toledo prompted a one-mile evacuation, a three-mile shelter-in-place order, school closures and road restrictions as crews monitored the scene.

Super Micro shares jumped after the AI server maker raised its fiscal first-quarter revenue forecast by about $4 billion, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence systems.

Credo Technology shares rose more than 8% as AI infrastructure stocks recovered, supported by renewed spending optimism, strong financial results and a bullish analyst price target.

SpaceX shares rose nearly 10% after quarterly revenue and earnings exceeded expectations, driven by rapid AI cloud growth, while committees began studying a possible Tesla merger.

Vertiv shares rose more than 7% after strong SpaceX and Super Micro results renewed investor interest in AI infrastructure stocks ahead of the company's earnings report.

Vicor shares rose more than 9% after quarterly revenue and profit exceeded expectations, with stronger margins and backlog supporting optimism about demand for AI infrastructure power components.

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as Philadelphia defeated defending champion New York 106-100, overcoming a second-half Knicks rally in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown's 76ers debuts.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says mines stopped three tankers and claims it downed a US drone in the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington rejects the allegations amid escalating attacks.

Elon Musk said combining Tesla and SpaceX could be beneficial as independent committees examine a potential merger, but he stressed that shareholder approval is required and no deal is assured.

Chinese shares declined as CATL fell 10% following slower profit growth, while soft consumer demand and fading hopes for fresh stimulus overshadowed stronger-than-expected economic growth.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.90% for a second session as Tencent dropped below HK$400 and CATL slumped on weaker profit growth and fierce competition.

India's Sensex fell 0.46% to 73,514.35 as consumer, financial and auto stocks declined, extending two-session losses to about 1,215 points despite gains in technology shares.