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New research identifies intestinal mitochondrial complex I as an important target of metformin in mice and links the drug to increased glucose handling in human studies. Berberine appears to engage a similar pathway in experimental models, but that mechanism has not been established in people.
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U.S. technology shares pushed the Nasdaq to a record on October 5, 2026, even as Treasury yields remained near multiyear highs. At the same time, a weaker euro and widening French bond spreads signaled growing concern about Europe’s fiscal and political outlook.
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The Supreme Court’s October 2026 term begins with disputes over climate-liability lawsuits, immigration detention and removals, assault-weapons bans and Arizona voting rules. Here is what the justices are actually being asked to decide—and what remains uncertain.
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President Donald Trump’s October 5 Nebraska rally opened an early midterm campaign push built around economic reassurance. But polling shows voters remain focused on groceries, fuel, inflation and household costs, creating a difficult political backdrop for Republicans.
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Ukraine is balancing rising defense spending with the cost of repairing energy, transport and industrial infrastructure damaged by Russia’s war. International support remains essential, but the size and timing of future financing are increasingly tied to battlefield conditions, reform delivery and donor commitments.
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U.S. gasoline prices remain near record seasonal levels as the Iran war disrupts oil transit, tightens fuel supplies and raises costs for households, truckers and businesses.
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Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and a new offensive in Yemen have turned one narrow shipping lane into the week's most consequential economic and geopolitical story.
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