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Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s science

Sydney, Sep 30 (The Conversation) Every few years, the concept of fasted exercise training pops up all over social media. Fasted training refers to exercising in the morning, before eating breakfast. Fans will claim it’s the most efficient way to lose body fat. Opponents say it’s a terrible idea and will cause you to gain weight. Who’s right and what does the research evidence say? Where did the idea come from? Fasted exercise, proponents say, will cause better changes in body composition – the proportion of lean mass (muscle), bone and fat. In particular, they say fasted exercise leads to

Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war. Hamas is now reviewing it

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2025 (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point proposal supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that would end the war in Gaza and free remaining hostages, leaning heavily into conditions that Hamas has previously rejected. The U.S. president, who has become increasingly frustrated by the bloody conflict, seems to be betting that the militants are now so decimated that they have no choice but to accept what he and Netanyahu are framing as a last, best offer. “If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr. President, or if they supposedly accept it and then

Gold surges to record Rs 1.17 lakh/10 g on safe-haven demand amid US shutdown fears

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday soared Rs 1,217 to hit fresh record high of Rs 1,17,561 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market tracking sharp gains in the overseas market, as investors weighed the risk of a looming US government shutdown alongside expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for December delivery extended its gains for the fourth straight session by rallying Rs 1,217 or 1.04 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 1,17,561 per 10 grams. Similarly, the February 2026 contract for

Rupee rises 3 paise to 88.72 against dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) The rupee rose 3 paise to 88.72 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on the back of a fall in crude oil prices and positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets. However, a marginally stronger greenback, coupled with FII outflows, prevented sharper gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. They added that the markets are awaiting the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Monetary Policy Committee decision, which will be announced on Wednesday. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.73 against the US dollar before inching up to 88.72,

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