RESEARCH LANE SoftBank Group reported a net loss of roughly seven billion US dollars for July to September 2026. A large write-down involved investments in equipment for planned US AI data centres. The group has substantial exposure to AI firms and infrastructure. Some investors question whether the sector can deliver returns matching current spending. The results do not, by themselves, demonstrate an industry-wide financial bubble.

RESEARCH LANE Finnish researchers tested whole-body vibration combined with a nitric oxide treatment in 29 healthy adults. The intervention was associated with changes in brain-fluid measures and blood proteins. The study was published in Nature Communications on 3 November. A 10 November science report brought renewed attention to the unusual experimental approach. No trial has shown that this method prevents or treats Alzheimer’s disease.

University of Queensland researchers announced a national Phase 2 trial of the experimental treatment NUN-004. The study plans to enrol 75 people with motor neurone disease. The treatment is designed to target a pathway involved in nerve-cell damage. Earlier testing suggested the approach was tolerable, but involved small numbers. Researchers have not yet shown that it stops or reverses the disease in a larger population.

UTHealth Houston researchers analysed eating and sleeping patterns in adults living with obesity. The study involved 87 participants and examined gut and metabolic health. Later sleep preferences combined with late eating were associated with worse risk markers. The findings do not show that eating late alone causes metabolic disease. Researchers say further studies are needed to test whether changing meal timing improves health.

Skims faced complaints about its $148 accessories advent calendar. Customer videos showed hair ties, hair clips, keyrings and other small items. One TikTok unboxing was reported to have reached about 65 million views. The company acknowledged disappointment and offered refunds or store credit. Some critics questioned the value while others argued that buyers knew the advertised contents

FIFPRO announced its 2026 World 11 chosen by professional footballers. Lionel Messi extended his record to 18 selections. Harry Kane, the Ballon d’Or winner, missed the men’s starting team. The men’s vote involved 19,806 players from 73 countries. The result revived arguments about reputation, recent performance and how teams are selected.

lice reported 11 arrests and 45 ejections during the 49ers–Raiders game in Santa Clara. Fights took place around the stadium and appeared in social-media videos. Police said some investigations were still open. The rivalry has a history of serious crowd-management concerns. The incident raised fresh questions about the punishment of violent spectators.Po

FUN LANE Dax Shepard addressed online claims about his marriage to Kristen Bell on 9 November. He rejected allegations that he was controlling or abusive. The discussion followed public comments about the couple’s unusual way of flirting. No reliable evidence in the reviewed reporting proves the allegations against him. The dispute raises questions about how much strangers can fairly infer from celebrity interviews.

FUN LANE A corgi named Quinn became the surprise attraction during a Carolina Panthers half-time race. She carried on running after the other dogs had finished. Handlers struggled to catch her as the crowd reacted. Local reporting identified her owners and described their preparation for the event. Footage of the unscripted chase spread beyond the stadium.

FUN LANE The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–6 on Monday night. The Vikings’ attack struggled and committed three turnovers. Home spectators responded with loud boos during the poor performance. The club’s coach accepted responsibility for the offensive problems. The reaction raised an old sporting argument about fans publicly criticising their own team.