VOL. 2026 · NO. 274 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

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Technology

Tractive Cat 6 Mini Review: A Fitbit for Your Cat

Cats are finally getting the dog treatment. This smart cat collar features GPS location, activity, and sleep tracking, plus all-new heart and respiratory rate monitoring.
Wired
U.S. Politics

California gubernatorial candidates face off in debate

California's candidates for governor square off in a debate while the blue-leaning state grapples with affordability and other issues.
NPR Politics
Science

The ‘missed disease’ that affects 190 million: endometriosis drug shows early promise

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03042-xModified medication targets the cells implicated in the condition’s tell-tale lesions.
Nature (News)

How will investigation into Flydubai flight attack unfold?

Investigators are examining what happened inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073 to Israel.
Al Jazeera

Oil prices rise as Chinese refiners reportedly ban October fuel exports; Brent crude back above $100

It comes after a report that Chinese refiners suspended October fuel exports to protect domestic supplies.
CNBC

10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace

Treasury yields were higher on Thursday amid a global sell-off in government debt.
CNBC