
Montse Alvarado, 39, becomes first laywoman to lead a Vatican department
Montse Alvarado, 39, takes office on November 1, 2026 as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, the first laywoman to head a Holy See department.
A University of Georgia review of 30 studies finds prosocial shows help young children, violent content harms, and watching together with parents is a promising strategy.


Montse Alvarado, 39, takes office on November 1, 2026 as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, the first laywoman to head a Holy See department.

A UCL-led review of five studies, reported on 30 October 2026, found no significant evidence that testosterone improves memory or focus during menopause.

Kerala's child rights commission registered a case on 29 October 2026 over a reported group buying newborns from unmarried mothers near Alappuzha Medical College.

ZERO TO THREE's 2026 survey of about 2,200 parents, reported on 29 October 2026, found 49% turn to their own mothers for advice and 18% use AI.

Hailey Bieber's skincare brand Rhode said on 30 October 2026 it will give $5 million over three years to the Foundation for Women's Health.

Lady Gaga became chief executive of her make-up brand Haus Labs on 29 October 2026, replacing co-founder Ben Jones, who left earlier in October.

Manisha Bhanwala won 59kg gold at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on 30 October 2026, coming back from 0-6 to become India's first woman world champion.

Barclays has named Anita Tanna, its group chief of staff, as its first Chief AI Officer, in a move reported from 26 October 2026 as the bank expands AI use.
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