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Arjun Bijlani wins reality show Rise and Fall, check out his prize money
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Arjun Bijlani wins reality show Rise and Fall, check out his prize money

From laughter to tears, from friendships to fierce rivalries, this journey tested every emotion and every limit. Each contestant fought their own battles, faced their falls, and celebrated their rises. Rise and Fall has now crowned Arjun Bijlani as its ultimate winner, taking home the coveted trophy. Hosted by Ashneer Grover, the reality show has been creating headlines and trending across conversations since debut, garnering immense love and appreciation from audiences across the country. From gripping challenges to unforgettable moments, it became a cultural talking point, keeping viewers hooked from day one. The series concluded with a thrilling finale, honouring the contestant who played the game with resilience, strategy, and passion. About the show The season saw 15 celebrity conte...
PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy can affect brain development in newborns
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PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy can affect brain development in newborns

Maternal exposure to air pollution particles such as PM2.5 during pregnancy can affect brain development in newborn babies, according to a new study.  Researchers at Hospital del Mar, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), and the CIBER area of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) in Spain analysed extremely small particles -- about thirty times thinner than a human hair. It was composed of harmful elements from combustion processes and toxic organic compounds, but also of essential elements for brain development, such as iron, copper, and zinc. The results, published in the journal Environment International, showed that newborns of mothers exposed to higher levels of fine airborne particles during pregnancy show slower myelination at this very early stage of life. M...
X Might Start Showing This Personal Information on Your Profile Page
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X Might Start Showing This Personal Information on Your Profile Page

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he repeatedly promised to reduce the amount of bots on the site, and pitched plans to "authenticate all real humans." Now, in 2025, the social media site known as X's true bot numbers are unknown, although a cybersecurity firm speaking to Mashable said that 76% percent of traffic coming from X during last year's Super Bowl was fake. Toss in the fact that those plans to authenticate real users have now been replaced by a paid verification scheme, and it's clear the site is still figuring out how to deal with fake users. The most recent plan? Put a bunch of your personal information in an "...
Jays fans help Seattle amid tourism slide
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Jays fans help Seattle amid tourism slide

By Darryl Greer The Canadian Press Posted October 16, 2025 6:07 pm Updated October 16, 2025 6:08 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size SEATTLE – Pike Place Market artist and vendor Daniel Fleming says Toronto Blue Jays fans typically show up in Seattle in “droves” for games against the Mariners, and the ongoing American League Championship Series has been no different. He says the city and the market can seem insulated from political tensions between Canada and the Uni...
‘I have had enough’: Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline allegations – National
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‘I have had enough’: Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline allegations – National

Britney Spears is speaking out against claims made by her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, after he publicly expressed concerns about her mental health. Over the past week, Federline has been discussing his upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew, and his concerns for Spears. Federline and Spears were married from 2004 to 2007 and share two sons, Sean Preston Federline, 20, and Jayden James Federline, 19.“The truth is, this situation with Britney feels like it’s racing toward something irreversible,” Federline, 47, wrote in an excerpt of his book, viewed by The New York Times.“It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK,” Federline continued. “From where I sit, the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour. Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my bi...
Costa Rica`s president limits abortion to life-threatening cases
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Costa Rica`s president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

Costa Rica`s President Rodrigo Chaves further restricted access to abortion Wednesday, limiting it to situations when the mother`s life is in danger. The country`s previous regulations also allowed abortions if a pregnancy posed a threat to the mother`s health. No legislative approval was required for the change. In making the rule change through the Health Ministry, Chaves made good on a promise he had given religious conservatives at the Evangelical Alliance earlier this month. `Today the only reason for which an abortion can be done without penalty is when there are only two options: the mother`s life or the life of the being that is inside,` Chaves said during a news conference. While abortion access has advanced in recent years in some of Latin America`s largest countries, includi...
Carney says ‘time to talk’ with U.S. as Ford calls for tariff retaliation
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Carney says ‘time to talk’ with U.S. as Ford calls for tariff retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will continue to pursue “deep negotiations” with the U.S. on resolving issues of trade before resorting to retaliatory measures. Carney was speaking in Toronto ahead of a scheduled meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who has called on the federal government to hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s increasingly escalatory tariffs on several sectors of the global economy that have impacted Canadian industries.“Premier Ford and I are both interested in results for, in my case, for workers and families across Canada, of course in his case for the province of Ontario,” the prime minister told reporters. “And we’re looking to work to those ends as constructively as possible right now with the Americans.“There’s times to hit back a...
Bail reform targeting violent crime coming next week, Carney says – National
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Bail reform targeting violent crime coming next week, Carney says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government will propose bail reform legislation aimed at cracking down on violent crime and repeat offenders, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. The measures, which Carney said are set to be tabled in Parliament next week will “keep violent and repeat offenders out of our communities.”“The government will table legislation to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders – those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault,” Carney told reporters in Toronto on Thursday.The new measures will include reverse-onus bail for major crimes, which means an accuse...
Relief for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector on the way: Industry minister – National
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Relief for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector on the way: Industry minister – National

Federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly said financial relief is coming soon for Canada’s tariff-struck softwood lumber sector. The minister said in Fredericton Wednesday the government will provide funding through banks, backstopped by the Business Development Bank of Canada, in the “coming days.”“That’s for supporting, right now, our businesses to make sure that they stay afloat,” Joly said. “Meanwhile, we will make sure that we work on a buy-Canadian policy to have our homes and our major projects and our infrastructure being built with the great softwood from New Brunswick.” 2:08 Premier warns B.C.’s softwood lumber industry on a ‘razor’s edge of survival’ ...
Delhi Crime Season 3: Here`s when you can watch the Shefali Shah-starrer
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Delhi Crime Season 3: Here`s when you can watch the Shefali Shah-starrer

The makers of Delhi Crime have given a peek into its third season, which deals with human trafficking. This time, actress Shefali Shah’s Vartika Singh is set to lock horns with Huma Qureshi’s ruthless character of Badi Didi. The new season of Netflix’s International Emmy-winning true crime drama series returns on November 13. The makers dropped a new teaser video giving a glimpse at the new challenges thrown at Shah`s character in the capital city.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Shefali Shah returns as Madam Sir  In a statement, Shefali Shah spoke about returning as Madam sir Vartika Singh. “Returning as Madam Sir always feels deeply personal. Her sig...