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- 1Pointy elf ears for kids: a DIY Halloween trick●Halloween approaches and this year my challenge is pointy elf ears for children. I just tried out this band-aid method a
With Halloween coming up, a parent is making pointy elf ears for children using a simple band-aid method, testing it first on themselves. The result is described as cute and comfortable, with the technique credited to experience from LARP. The ears reportedly stay comfortable enough to wear during everyday activities like doing the dishes.
- 2Russian Health Ministry highlights new first aid trainers in Nyagan▼министерство здравоохранения российской федерации
The Russian Ministry of Health reports that new first aid training simulators have been installed at the Nyagan polyclinic. The equipment is intended for practising emergency first aid skills. The announcement is drawing attention as part of the ministry's ongoing coverage of healthcare improvements in regional medical facilities.
- 3Halloween flashing lights raise seizure safety concerns●Flashing lights and late nights: How to keep Halloween safe for people with epilepsy https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.
Health experts are warning that Halloween's strobe lights, flashing decorations and late-night celebrations can pose seizure risks for people with epilepsy, including photoconvulsive triggers. Recommendations include avoiding strobing displays, using polarized glasses where helpful, keeping routines consistent, and celebrating with others aware of seizure first aid. Families are being urged to plan ahead so the holiday stays fun and safe for everyone.
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Malayalam actor and former Miss Kerala Gayathri Suresh has spoken openly in an interview about a moment early in a relationship, saying she was asked within the first week whether she had AIDS. Manorama News highlighted her remarks, which touch on trust, health and honesty in modern relationships, prompting discussion among Malayalam audiences.
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Sedona, Arizona, is set to host a free Mental Health First Aid training session. The program teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use problems and provide initial support until professional help is available. The free offering makes the course accessible to local residents, community workers, and employers interested in mental health awareness.
- 6Gaza one year after cease-fire: no government, no reconstruction●Analysis • Gaza one year after cease-fire: No gov't, no reconstruction, no foreseeable hope
A year after the Gaza cease-fire, Haaretz's analysis says the territory still lacks a functioning government, reconstruction has not begun, and residents see no foreseeable hope of improvement. The report paints a picture of political vacuum and stalled rebuilding, with international pledges of aid yet to translate into visible change on the ground for Gaza's population.
- 7Attacks on Health Care Reported in Occupied Palestinian Territory●Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (01-15 September 2026)
A new report documents attacks on health care in the occupied Palestinian territory during the first half of September 2026. The findings, published via humanitarian information platform ReliefWeb, add to ongoing concern from aid organisations about the safety of medical facilities, staff and patients in the region. Details of specific incidents and casualties were not included in the available information.
- 8Facebook's Early Employee Shares Life as Drag Queen and AIDS Survivor●One of Facebook's First Employees Is a Drag Queen, an AIDS Survivor, and, Finally, an Open Book
A person who worked at Facebook in its earliest days has come forward to tell their full life story: a drag performer and AIDS survivor, until now largely private about that history. The account, published by The Bold Italic, traces a career inside the early social media company alongside decades of survival, performance and identity. Readers are responding to the rarity of such an intimate first-person account from someone with that tech background.
- 9Sweden Sends Patriot Battery and 100 Troops to Poland●Sweden Deploys Patriot System and 100 Troops to Guard NATO Hub in Poland
Sweden is deploying a Patriot air defence system and around 100 soldiers to Poland to protect a NATO logistics hub, notably the Jasionka hub near Rzeszów used for aid to Ukraine. The move marks a significant Swedish contribution to allied defence on NATO's eastern flank following its accession to the alliance. The deployment is drawing attention across the Nordic region and beyond as a sign of Sweden's deepening military role in NATO.
- 10Scientists and Indigenous communities team up to restore Canada's kelp▼Science, Indigenous knowledge team up to restore Canada’s kelp. (Sea otters help, too.)
Conservation efforts in Canada are combining Western science with Indigenous knowledge to bring back kelp forests, with sea otters also aiding recovery. The story, reported by Mongabay, highlights how collaborative restoration projects are rebuilding underwater ecosystems degraded along the Pacific coast. The partnership reflects a growing trend of co-managed environmental stewardship involving First Nations communities.
- 11Library staff say they need mental health support training▼Library staff's mental health support role demands aid
Library workers are increasingly acting as first-line support for patrons experiencing mental health crises, according to a report highlighted by The Journal Gazette. Staff say they routinely handle situations involving homelessness, distress and crisis, yet receive little training or backing for this role. The report calls for dedicated aid and resources so library employees can manage these demands safely and effectively.
- 12Ro Khanna's staff ratifies first long-term union contract in Congress●Khanna’s staff ratifies first long-term union contract in Congress
Staff working for Democratic Representative Ro Khanna have ratified the first long-term union contract for congressional staff on Capitol Hill. The agreement marks a milestone in efforts to unionize House and Senate aides, a movement that has grown in recent years over pay and working conditions. The contract is expected to serve as a precedent for other congressional offices considering collective bargaining.