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German-speaking social media users are asking whether anyone knows details about the Covid vaccination campaign planned for 2026. With no concrete information circulating, people are seeking updates on whether new booster shots will be recommended, who will be eligible, and how the rollout will be organised next year.

IFPRI researchers argue that simply having food readily available does not determine what adolescents in Viet Nam actually eat. The analysis suggests that factors beyond availability, such as preferences, affordability and food environments, shape young people's diets. The piece is prompting discussion about how nutrition policy should look past supply alone when addressing adolescent diets.

Emergency crews in San Antonio rescued a woman who fell into Woodlawn Lake during a rain storm. Details about her condition and how the fall happened have not been released, but the rescue comes as heavy rain creates hazardous conditions around the area. Local residents are sharing the news as storms continue to hit the region.

Media fans are increasingly choosing physical formats such as CDs, DVDs and vinyl records as an alternative to streaming services, according to a Guardian report. The appeal lies in owning media outright, avoiding algorithm-driven recommendations and autoplay, and regaining control over what they watch and listen to without platforms shaping their choices.

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded for work detecting 'ghost particles' — neutrinos — using a space telescope, according to BBC coverage. Neutrinos are near-massless particles that pass through matter almost undetected, making them extremely hard to observe. The prize recognises research that opened a new window on the universe through particle detection from space.

Jagex has said it is working on a new RuneScape MMO, a follow-up project in the long-running fantasy franchise. The announcement has drawn attention from fans of the original game, who are speculating about what a new MMO entry could mean for the series and its two existing versions, RuneScape and Old School RuneScape.

Utah has moved to permit artificial intelligence to assist in renewing patients' prescription drugs, a step that could speed up refills and reduce administrative work for pharmacies and clinics. The news is drawing attention to how far states will go in delegating routine medical decisions to automated systems, and what safeguards will apply.

Two former bank CEOs, who call themselves "bank junkies," have taken the helm at Parkway Bank & Trust, a $3.7 billion-asset community bank in Chicago. Their stated goal is to kick-start growth at the lender. The move is drawing attention in banking circles as an unusual second act for seasoned executives choosing to run a mid-sized community institution rather than retire.