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Tiger Woods, 49, has had lumbar disc replacement surgery in New York due to a collapsed disc and spinal issues. His recovery timeline remains uncertain, and he has not played competitively since last year’s PNC Championship. This marks his second surgery this year and his seventh on his back over the past decade.
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Oura, the Finnish health tech company known for its smart rings, announced a new funding round valuing it at approximately $11 billion. The company plans to expand AI features and global reach, driven by strong sales and a core demographic of health-conscious professionals, despite increasing competition.
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Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old American chess grandmaster and popular streamer, was found dead in his North Carolina home on October 19, 2025. His death is under investigation as a possible suicide or drug overdose. Naroditsky had faced months of baseless cheating accusations from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, which deeply affected his mental health. The chess community mourns his loss.
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Vladimir Kramnik publicly accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in online chess, amid a bitter feud that contributed to Naroditsky's sudden death at 29. The International Chess Federation is reviewing Kramnik's statements for potential misconduct, as the chess community condemns his conduct and questions the impact of the allegations.
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend in many regions, with clocks set back an hour. New Stanford research supports adopting permanent standard time, citing health benefits linked to circadian rhythm alignment. The change impacts sleep, health, and international coordination, especially between Europe, North America, and Israel.
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Recent articles highlight the health and safety impacts of daylight saving time (DST). A US lawmaker linked DST to increased accidents and injuries, while research shows switching clocks disrupts circadian rhythms, affecting sleep and health. Public opinion remains largely opposed to the biannual change.
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Somalia faces a worsening health care crisis due to US aid cuts, affecting thousands of health workers and facilities. Despite recent gains against militants, public health services are collapsing, with hospitals relying heavily on international aid. The situation highlights ongoing instability and donor fatigue.