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Monica Benicio (PSOL), candidate for the Federal Senate representing Rio de Janeiro, has outlined her main health proposals ahead of the election. She has promised to guarantee a minimum salary floor for health workers across the state's public system. Her pledges sit alongside those of rival candidates such as Marcelo Crivella, who has vowed funds to cut Sisreg waiting lists and upgrade hospital equipment, and Benedita da Silva, who also promised to reduce SUS queues.

Chemist David Olson presented work on turning the properties of psychedelics into safe, non-cardiotoxic and non-hallucinogenic antipsychotic drugs, focusing on lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) analogs. The talk, given at the International Chemical Biology Society's 2026 conference, highlighted efforts to optimize psychedelic compounds for psychiatric treatment without the risks of heart toxicity or hallucinations.

A former professional triathlete who lives near Venice Beach has offered a detailed breakdown of the planned triathlon course for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, calling the layout "opportunistic." The analysis is drawing attention from triathlon fans and locals curious about how the course will use iconic beachfront terrain and what it could mean for racing tactics in 2028.

ITER, the international fusion project in France, is being described as far more than just a tokamak reactor. Around a dozen major supporting systems keep it running, including cryogenics for the superconducting magnets, the CODAC control and data system, diagnostics, vacuum systems, external heating, tritium breeding, remote handling and disruption mitigation. Science communicators are highlighting how much complex infrastructure sits behind the attempt to make fusion energy viable.

A new book excerpt recounts how medieval Venice, defeated in its war against Constantinople, was left unable to repay loans from wealthy citizens. To manage the debt, the city forced lenders to consolidate their claims and paid them interest indefinitely, creating history's first government bond market. The episode shows how fiscal crisis, not financial genius, drove one of the key inventions of modern finance.

A daily Italian cybersecurity newsletter, Cyberbriefing Mattutino, published its Sunday 4 October 2026 edition collecting updates from the previous 24 hours. The morning roundup points readers to a full digest of security developments, offering a quick start-of-day overview for IT and security professionals following the latest threats and incidents.

A claim is circulating that Matera, a small city in southern Italy, is being overlooked in news coverage despite its striking canal-like scenery, with comparisons to Venice. The posts argue the ancient Basilicata city deserves more attention for its beauty and historic stone architecture, prompting debate about which Italian destinations get media focus.

Ben Stiller and Benicio Del Toro are working together on 'Protective Custody', an upcoming Apple TV series. The project is back in the news following its latest round of casting announcements, though full details about the plot and remaining roles have not yet been confirmed.

Elisabeth Cofalik trained for three years to master a handstand as part of her calisthenics practice, according to a report by AD HOC NEWS. The story highlights how long the demanding discipline can take, with calisthenics moves like freestanding handstands requiring years of strength and balance work before athletes succeed.

A widely shared post quotes a piece arguing that a series of historical experiments designed to prove eugenics instead demonstrated that the pursuit is baseless, failing to produce any 'master race', whether in dogs or humans. Readers are sharing the passage as a cautionary lesson about scientific racism and selective breeding claims.

Heavy congestion has hit Berlin-Köpenick, with public transport operator BVG diverting several bus routes around the jams. Local news outlet TAG24 reports significant standstill traffic in the district, leaving commuters facing longer journeys. The disruptions have put the south-eastern Berlin neighbourhood in the spotlight, with residents and travellers looking for updates on when normal service will resume.

Lewis Hamilton has publicly defended Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, calling for him to stay, while suggesting the Italian team's wider leadership structure could be changed. The comments come amid growing speculation about Ferrari's management following a difficult season. Hamilton, who joined Ferrari in 2025, stressed his support for Vasseur personally even as questions swirl over how the team is organised at the top.

Physics World examines the engineering challenge of building the vacuum and cryogenic systems that quantum technologies depend on. The feature looks at how extreme cooling and ultra-high vacuum environments are designed to keep quantum systems stable, and what this means for the future of quantum computing and research infrastructure.

Al Jazeera has published an analysis drawing parallels between Israel's war on Gaza and the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia, examining what it describes as recurring patterns of violence. The comparison, made three years into the Gaza conflict, is prompting debate about the terminology of genocide and the international response to mass atrocities.

The World Council of Churches is raising the question of how ecumenical formation can be practised from women's perspectives amid climate change. The discussion links theological training and church unity work to the gendered impacts of the climate crisis, asking how women's experiences shape Christian responses to environmental degradation across denominations.

New research reported via the Australian Science Media Centre links long-term use of anabolic-androgenic steroids to serious heart damage in weightlifters. The findings add to concerns about the health risks of 'juicing' among gym users, highlighting cardiovascular consequences from prolonged steroid use.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered a greeting at a luncheon honouring the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, held on October 14, 2026, at the Archdiocesan Headquarters in New York. The event brought together Greek Orthodox and Greek Olympic officials, underscoring the ties between the Greek-American church and Greece's Olympic movement ahead of Olympic activities.

A photograph of a doorway in Venice, Italy is drawing attention among travel and urban photography enthusiasts. The image, tagged with photography and travel hashtags, highlights the city's characteristic historic architecture and continues to fuel interest in Venice as one of Europe's most photographed destinations.

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are examining whether the ketogenic diet, long used to treat epilepsy, could also help with mental illness. Interest is growing in metabolic psychiatry, with clinicians exploring keto as a complementary approach for conditions like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, though rigorous clinical evidence is still limited.