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Tigst Assefa won her third Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, setting a course record and the third-fastest women's time ever before late cramps ended her world record attempt.

Researchers found that the rare inherited EGFR T790M variant was associated with substantially higher lung cancer risk, including among never-smokers, but screening benefits remain unproven.

An analysis of Elon Musk's $25 trillion Optimus forecast finds the figure far exceeds current robotics market projections and would require unprecedented growth over decades.

Health experts recommend getting the annual flu vaccine by late October, as updated shots take about two weeks to provide protection before seasonal activity peaks.

Jalen Brunson hosted the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere, bringing his Knicks starting lineup on stage during the monologue and appearing in nine sketches after the team's championship run.

Reviews suggest Apple's AirPods 5 deliver substantially better noise cancellation and sound quality at a lower starting price, but their open-ear fit and battery life remain drawbacks.

Brain fog is a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, linked to hormonal changes, poor sleep and stress. Experts outline treatment options and lifestyle strategies.

Kylie Minogue delivered a career-spanning 20-minute performance at the MCG, featuring major hits, collaborations with William Barton and G Flip, and a dramatic aerial finale.

San Diego County has confirmed 11 West Nile virus cases, including four hospitalisations, prompting mosquito spraying in Coronado and renewed warnings about prevention during peak transmission season.

A University of Arizona paper proposes that some normal age-related memory changes may reflect an adaptive shift towards understanding meaning and drawing on accumulated knowledge, rather than straightforward cognitive decline.

Renault has unveiled a 270bhp electric concept inspired by the classic 8 Gordini, featuring rear-wheel drive and rally styling, but the two-seat coupe is not planned for production.

Bentley's first fully electric model, the Torcal SUV, combines up to 876bhp with a 375-mile claimed WLTP range, rapid charging and a highly praised luxury interior.

Nvidia, TSMC, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have surged on AI demand, but differ significantly in valuation, supply-chain position, growth prospects and exposure to semiconductor cyclicality.

Gastroenterologists say healthy bowel frequency varies widely, while stool consistency, straining, comfort and lasting changes are more important signs of constipation, diarrhoea or possible illness.

A study found 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise offered memory benefits comparable to a 90-minute nap after sleep deprivation, but researchers stressed that exercise cannot replace sleep.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Denmark 3–2, taking his international tally to 64 goals and moving him past Ronaldo Nazario and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Federal and state health officials are warning about cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid that standard fentanyl test strips may not detect, while naloxone remains effective in overdoses.

Kylian Mbappe scored France's winner against Turkiye before leaving with a hyperextended left knee, with further tests in Madrid needed to determine the injury's severity.

EA Sports FC 27 has launched worldwide with The Grounds social mode, a rebuilt Career Mode transfer market, Ultimate Team updates and a free FC 27 Lite version.

Apple's next entry-level iPad is reportedly set to receive an A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence support, 5G and Wi-Fi 7, with launch expectations beginning in 2027.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he personally helped arrange Lionel Messi's final national-team appearance against Benin on October 6, as uncertainty also surrounds Scaloni's future.

A Harris Poll of 2,136 US adults found Gen Z was most likely to identify as religious while also embracing practices including manifestation, meditation, astrology and tarot.

Iran has offered access for nuclear inspectors as part of a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but shipping disruption, violence and diplomatic uncertainty persist.

Nancy Guthrie has been missing from her Tucson home for nearly eight months. Investigators are reviewing tens of thousands of tips while authorities caution against unverified online theories.

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State, accepting a pay cut that gives the Warriors additional salary-cap flexibility for future moves.

Prince William and Catherine drew attention at a London film premiere while Harry's speech on artificial intelligence was interrupted by a teleprompter failure in New York.

Microsoft shares rose 3.15% to $513.60 as easing Treasury yields, optimism over Strait of Hormuz negotiations and a recent Stifel upgrade supported a broader technology-market rebound.

New York City officials have issued travel and wind advisories as a nor'easter approaches, with heavy rain, strong gusts, coastal flooding and dangerous surf expected through Sunday morning.

Akamai shares rose sharply after Anthropic committed $11.6 billion over seven years for cloud capacity, with a possible $9 billion expansion, despite major capital spending requirements.