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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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President Trump proposes increasing Chinese student visas to 600,000, citing mutual benefits, but faces criticism over policy clarity and security concerns. The US aims to attract top talent while managing risks, amid ongoing debates about the economic and geopolitical impacts of international students.
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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.