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SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2025: A new study led by researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, and Stanford University School of Medicine has identified how a molecule produced during exercise can reduce appetite, offering new insight into the biological mechanisms behind weight loss. The research, published in Nature Metabolism, found that a compound known as N-lactoyl-phenylalanine, or Lac-Phe, generated during physical activity, directly impacts neurons in the brain that regulate hunger. The study was conducted using mouse models and built on earlier work by the same team, which had previously…

WARSAW, 7 October 2025: Poland’s registered unemployment rate rose to 5.6 percent in September, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy. The figure reflects an increase from 5.5 percent in August and marks the highest level of joblessness recorded in the country in over two years. The total number of unemployed individuals stood at approximately 867,600 at the end of September, an increase of 10,300 compared to the previous month. The rise in unemployment was reported across multiple voivodeships, with some regions showing larger increases than others based on local economic conditions and labour market demand.…

Fully autonomous vehicles could add $18.7B to GCC economies by 2035, with robo-taxis leading the market across key regional giga-projects.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, increasing the planet’s confirmed satellite count to 29. The discovery was made using the telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera during a targeted observation on February 2, 2025, and officially announced on August 19. The newly discovered object, designated S/2025 U 1, measures approximately 10 kilometers in diameter, making it one of the smallest moons detected around Uranus. It is located between the orbits of the planet’s inner moons Ophelia and Bianca. The satellite follows a near-circular, equatorial orbit and completes a revolution around Uranus in just under 10 hours. The detection was led by planetary…

SoftBank Group has announced a $2 billion investment in Intel Corporation, acquiring newly issued common stock at $23 per share in a move that signals renewed confidence in the U.S. chipmaker. The deal, confirmed by both companies, positions SoftBank among Intel’s top 10 shareholders, with a stake amounting to just under 2 percent of the company’s outstanding shares. The transaction will involve the issuance of new shares by Intel, pending customary closing conditions. Despite becoming a significant equity holder, SoftBank will not seek a board seat or operational involvement, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The purchase marks SoftBank’s latest strategic…

Apple is expanding its Apple Arcade subscription service with a slate of new titles and major updates launching throughout September. Headlining the lineup is NFL Retro Bowl ’26, which debuts exclusively on the platform on September 4. Developed by New Star Games, the game combines nostalgic arcade-style graphics with officially licensed teams and players through the NFL and NFLPA. A new feature, the NFL Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard, allows players to represent their favorite NFL teams in weekly matchups mirroring the real 2025 season schedule. Joining NFL Retro Bowl ’26 on the same day is Jeopardy! Daily, a trivia game created…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a high-profile summit in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday, ending talks without securing any agreements on key global issues, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite the elaborate reception and strong rhetorical emphasis on cooperation, the meeting failed to deliver substantive diplomatic progress. Held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the summit marked Putin’s first visit to the United States in over a decade. The Russian president was welcomed with a military flyover, full ceremonial honors, and a ride in the presidential limousine, underscoring the Trump administration’s intent to project warmth and formality in contrast to the strained bilateral relations…

Cadillac has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the all-electric Elevated Velocity crossover, ahead of its public debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, on August 15, 2025. Designed as a high-performance 2+2 luxury crossover, the Elevated Velocity concept integrates Cadillac’s V-Series performance lineage with a futuristic off-road capability and refined design language. Positioned as a vision of Cadillac’s future in electric ultra-luxury performance, the Elevated Velocity concept expands on recent V-Series EV introductions such as the LYRIQ-V and OPTIQ-V. The new concept emphasizes dual-purpose versatility, offering high-speed driving dynamics and the ability to navigate extreme desert terrain. It rides on…

Cryptocurrency exchange operator Bullish rose 12 percent in pre-market trading Thursday, reaching 78 dollars per share and doubling its initial public offering price of 37 dollars. The rally briefly pushed the company’s valuation above 10 billion dollars, despite the stock still trading 16 percent below its opening price on debut day. Bullish began trading on the New York Stock Exchange shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, opening at 90 dollars before climbing as high as 118 dollars. Bullish IPO signals renewed institutional interest in crypto markets The stock was halted twice due to volatility in the opening minutes. The IPO…

Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in July 2025, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The figure represents a slight improvement from the 4.3 percent recorded in June, which had been the highest level in four years. The July result matches the median forecast of economists surveyed ahead of the data release. Labour force data reflects shifts in Australia’s economic conditions Total employment increased by 24,500 in July. The growth was entirely in full-time employment, while part-time employment recorded no net change. The Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed that the rise in full-time positions offset earlier fluctuations and contributed to…