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Scientists have given a human patient a virus developed with artificial intelligence for the first time, according to a biotechnology company in California. The unusual experiment was intended to fight a serious bacterial infection that had become resistant to antibiotics. At first, giving someone a virus to treat an infection might sound dangerous. However, the … Read more
The official September PCE report recorded faster overall inflation and slower consumer spending compared with August. Economic Measure August 2026 September 2026 Annual PCE inflation 3.4% 3.6% Monthly PCE inflation 0.3% 0.5% Annual core PCE inflation 3.0% 3.1% Monthly core PCE inflation 0.3% 0.3% Consumer spending growth 0.9% 0.5% Real consumer spending growth 0.5% Less … Read more
A routine blood test taken during an ordinary health check could reveal something unexpected about a person’s future health. Researchers studying more than 316,000 adults have found that unusually low or high levels of hemoglobin, a protein already measured in common blood tests, were associated with a greater risk of developing dementia up to 15 … Read more
Most kids would rather find a chocolate bar in their Halloween bucket than a packet of raisins. And who can blame them? Half the fun of trick or treating is coming home with a pile of candy and sorting through the favorites. Still, a Halloween treat doesn’t need to be packed with sugar to earn … Read more
Casino players who win $2,000 on a slot machine in 2026 are subject to a different federal reporting threshold than players who won the same amount in previous years. Starting in 2027, the IRS will begin adjusting that $2,000 threshold for inflation, ending the long-standing practice of keeping several gambling reporting limits fixed for decades. … Read more
A scarf left unfinished in a drawer might seem an unlikely subject for brain research. Yet knitting, quilting and other hands-on crafts have been associated with a substantially lower risk of memory and thinking problems among older adults. In research involving 2,000 people aged 70 and older, those who participated in craft activities during later … Read more
The global construction market is valued at an estimated $9.6 trillion in 2026, with output forecast to increase by 3.8%. Civil engineering is expected to grow much faster, at 6.5%, as governments and businesses continue investing in infrastructure. Employment is holding up in some major markets, although contractors still face problems finding experienced workers. The … Read more
Millions of Americans are exhausted by the news, yet checking their phones has become part of their daily routine. A troubling headline leads to another, followed by videos of disasters, political conflicts and predictions of what might go wrong next. Thirty minutes disappear, and the person holding the phone may feel more anxious than when … Read more
Parents may know exactly how much money they intend to leave their children, but many of those children have no idea what is coming. In wealthy American families, uncertainty over inheritance has already contributed to arguments, resentment and damaged relationships. A new Wells Fargo study released on October 20, 2026, found that 61% of adult … Read more
Losing every natural tooth can make a meal uncomfortable and speech harder. Paying for replacement teeth brings another problem for older Americans, because Original Medicare generally leaves dentures and implants outside its coverage. The CDC estimated that 19.7% of adults age 75 and older had lost all their natural teeth, close to one in five. … Read more