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Rebeca Grynspan, the Costa Rican economist who heads UNCTAD, is being reported as one of the final contenders in the contest to become the next UN Secretary-General. The race has reportedly narrowed to her and one remaining rival, with the outcome still undecided. The selection process for the post has drawn close attention given the UN's global role.

New research from the University of South Carolina finds that race and income are not linked to adolescents' mental health outcomes after a concussion. Instead, the severity of post-concussion symptoms is what worsens anxiety and depression in young patients. The findings suggest clinicians should focus on symptom management rather than demographic factors when assessing mental health risks in teenagers recovering from concussion.

Advertising spending on US midterm election races has surpassed $1.5 billion, according to a Washington Post report. The total reflects the escalating cost of campaigns as parties and candidates pour money into television, digital and local ads ahead of the vote, underlining how expensive competitive House, Senate and gubernatorial contests have become.

The United Nations has conducted its fourth informal straw poll in the process of selecting a successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, whose term runs through the end of 2026. Security Council members are voting in successive rounds to narrow the field of candidates, with results shaping who is likely to be recommended to the General Assembly for the world's top diplomatic post.