October 20 marks World Day Against Pain, International Statistics Day, International Chefs Day, and International Air Traffic Controllers Day. Christians also commemorate the Great Martyr Artemius.
Former US President Joe Biden has made his first public appearance since beginning a five-week course of radiation and hormone therapy for stage four prostate cancer. The 82-year-old politician was photographed attending evening mass at a church he has frequented for decades.
October 18 marks European Anti-Trafficking Day and World Menopause Day. Also celebrated today are International Archaeology Day, World Guitar Day, and International Tie Day.
As part of the American Innovation program, the US Mint will issue a dollar coin featuring Steve Jobs in 2026. The coin will represent California and will bear Jobs' quote "Make something wonderful."
A new study by Canadian experts has found that loneliness or social isolation increases the risk of death from cancer by 11%, and the overall risk of death by 34%. This is due to a stress response that harms the immune system and causes inflammation.
