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As of early October 2025, drug-resistant bacterial infections, especially those carrying the NDM gene, have surged sharply in the US, with cases rising over fivefold since 2019. Australian researchers developed a new phage therapy targeting Enterobacter infections. In Asia, resistant bacteria cause nearly 80% of newborn sepsis cases, while Kerala, India, faces a deadly outbreak of brain-eating amoeba infections. West Nile virus and mosquito-borne diseases also rise in the US and Europe.
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The US national debt has reached $38 trillion, marking the fastest trillion-dollar increase outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts warn this trajectory is unsustainable, with rising interest costs and inflation threatening future economic stability. The debt growth reflects ongoing fiscal challenges and political inaction.
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Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, with support from progressive voters and some Jewish communities, despite his anti-Israel stance and support for BDS. His victory raises concerns over US-Israel relations, antisemitism, and the city’s political future, amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
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A study published in Nature Medicine reports the first direct measurements of brain activity in a person taking tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss. The findings suggest potential for GLP-1 drugs in treating eating disorders, but effects appear temporary and limited to specific brain regions.