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Society news — October 13, 2026

Society publications published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

24 publications

  2. SocietyEuropeNorth AmericaLaborMigration

    IMSS Workers March for Better Salaries and Supplies

    Unionized workers of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) have announced marches across Mexico, including in Mexico City, to demand better salaries and improved labor conditions. The march in CDMX will depart from the National Medical Center Siglo XXI on October 13 at 3 PM, heading towards the National Palace. Workers are also protesting the lack of medicines and supplies.
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  3. SocietyHealthcare

    Renowned Infectious Disease Reporter Helen Branswell Dies at 69

    Helen Branswell, a highly respected and knowledgeable infectious disease reporter, has passed away at the age of 69. Known for her accurate and responsible coverage of global health crises, Branswell worked for STAT News and was widely admired by her colleagues and the scientific community. Her death has been met with an outpouring of grief and tributes highlighting her significant impact on the field.
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  4. SocietyAfricaMiddle East

    Man Stabs 8 at South Korean Supermarket

    A 59-year-old man, previously convicted of attempted murder and under electronic monitoring, stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Six women and two men were injured, with one woman in her 20s suffering a heart attack. The attacker, armed with knives tied to both hands, was subdued by shoppers and arrested. Seven victims remain in stable condition, while the young woman is in intensive care.
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  6. SocietyCentral Asia

    Poll: Majority of Poles Believe Schools Lack Safety Measures Against Violence

    A recent survey by UCE Research and ePsycholodzy.pl reveals that 54.4% of adult Poles believe that schools do not provide sufficient protection for students against aggression and violence, including the use of dangerous weapons. Only 34.5% of respondents rated the level of safety positively. This comes amidst recent incidents of violence in Polish schools, including knife attacks, which have led to inspections, arrests, and increased police presence.
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  7. SocietyConstitutionAfricaMiddle East

    Toronto Man Charged with Arson After Burning Israeli Flags Outside Church

    A 29-year-old Toronto man, Syed Raza, has been arrested and charged with arson, mischief, and disobeying a court order after Israeli flags were removed from outside a North York church and set on fire on October 7 around 1 a.m. The incident was investigated by the Toronto Police Service's Hate Crime Unit, and Raza was identified and arrested at a downtown demonstration three days later.
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  9. SocietyEarthPublic HealthHealthcare

    ADHD Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in New Study

    A recent study involving over 187,000 adults found that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is associated with a significantly increased risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The observational study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that those with ADHD had nearly twice the rate of cognitive impairment (6.7%) compared to those without (3.4%). After adjusting for age, gender, and other health conditions, the risk was over four times higher. The study also found that those with the highest genetic susceptibility to ADHD had a 35% greater risk of dementia.
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  11. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentFraud

    Thai Police Arrest Drug Suspects, Seize Millions of Methamphetamine Pills

    Thai police recently apprehended several drug suspects, seizing millions of methamphetamine pills in various operations. On October 11, a 34-year-old man was arrested in Bangkok for allegedly orchestrating two drug trafficking cases involving methamphetamine. The following day, joint anti-drug operations targeted four major drug networks, resulting in the seizure of over 13.5 million methamphetamine pills, 280 kg of crystal meth, and 980 ecstasy tablets. In another operation, police in Nakhon Si Thammarat province seized nearly 170,000 methamphetamine pills, marked with Chinese characters 'Zhiyuan' and '3A'. A nationwide sweep on October 12 resulted in 719 arrests and the seizure of over 280,000 ecstasy pills, firearms, and other banned substances.
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  13. SocietyEuropeWhite-collar

    Czech Police Car Mistake: 'Měststká' Instead of 'Městská' Policie

    In Litvinov, Czech Republic, municipal police became an internet sensation after a typo error appeared on their new service car. The inscription 'Měststká policie' (with an extra 't') instead of 'Městská policie' (municipal police) was spotted and shared on social media. The police confirmed the mistake, attributing it to the vehicle wrapping company, and the car was parked pending correction.
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  16. SocietyCorruptionAfricaFraud

    Retiree Loses RM660,000 in Stock Investment Scam

    A 56-year-old retired engineer lost RM660,000 after falling for a stock investment scam advertised on Facebook. The victim, who was promised a 10% return, made seven transactions into three different bank accounts but received no profits. The Bera District Police Chief confirmed the incident and advised the public to check bank account details and report scams to the National Scam Response Centre.
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  17. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionAsia

    Exposing a Scammer: 'Little Name', 'Thousand Billion', 'Ah Le'

    Multiple individuals expose 'Little Name', also known as 'Thousand Billion' and 'Ah Le', as a scammer who borrows money from others and fails to repay. The scammer is described as good at bragging about wealth but is actually poor. They were helped by others in financial distress but did not repay the kindness. The scammer has blocked those who exposed them.
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  18. SocietyFraudLaunderingCybercrime

    Scammers Trick Moscow Woman into Searching Home via Zoom, Stealing Millions

    A Moscow woman was targeted by scammers who posed as employees of various agencies, convincing her to search her apartment via Zoom. During the 'search', she found and handed over her father's savings totaling nearly a million rubles (around $13,000) to a courier. The scammers also targeted a 19-year-old girl who was forced to search her apartment and hand over money to scammers.
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  19. SocietyStrikeMiddle East

    IDF Strikes Kill Hamas, Islamic Jihad Terrorists in Gaza

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing several terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The strikes targeted individuals involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians, as well as those working to restore military capabilities of the terrorist groups, violating the ceasefire. The IDF confirmed the deaths of five terrorists, including Mohammed Abu Hajag, Joseph Abu Rizk, Abdulhamid Jadallah, Saleh al-Din Ayyad Abd al-Hamid, and Oz al-Din Ayyad Diab Bahrum.
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