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Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed by judge

11Oct

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Entertainment, Movies

Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed by judge

A United States federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the record company of defamation over its distribution and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the suit after she said Lamar’s Not Like Us was a “nonactionable opinion” that is not considered defamatory.The feud between two of hip-hop’s biggest stars erupted in the spring of 2024, with the pair trading a series of tracks that culminated in Lamar landing the “metaphorical killing blow” with his megahit that May, Vargas said in her written opinion Thursday.“The fact that the Recording was made in the midst of a rap battle is essential to assessing its impact on a reasonable listener,” Vargas wrote. “Even apparent s...

Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

11Oct

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Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The price of oil plummeted more than US$2 per barrel on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to greatly increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The price of the benchmark West Texas Crude sank over 4 per cent to US$58.90 per barrel, while the price of Brent crude dropped almost 4 per cent to US$62.73 per barrel and western Canada select slid by about 3 per cent to US$48.68 per barrel. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Global stock markets plunged on Friday after Trump, who is upset over new restrictions China has plac...

GOT spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer out

10Oct

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GOT spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer out

HBO has released the official teaser for the original half-hour drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms during a panel at New York Comic Con. From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centred on the adventures of an unexpected duo. The six-episode season debuts on Monday, January 19, at 8:30 AM IST on JioHotstar, with new episodes airing on subsequent Mondays. About A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows Ser Duncan the Tall, also known as Dunk, and his young squire, Egg. Set nearly 100 years before Game of Thrones and a century after House of the Dragon, this upcoming spin-off explores Dunk and Egg’s journey through Westeros. The trailer showcases the thrilling journey of Ser Dunc...

Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional, mental well-being

10Oct

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Health

Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional, mental well-being

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday urged the need to prioritise our emotional and mental well-being and to open conversation about mental health. World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. “Today, we observe World Mental Health Day, which reminds us to prioritise our emotional and mental well-being. This day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about mental health,” Nadda said, in a post shared on the social media platform X. Based on this year`s theme, the Health Minister urged boosting mental health in times of humanitarian emergencies. He also called for increasing timely access to mental health services for all people. “This...

‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on emissions cap

10Oct

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‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on emissions cap

By Nick Murray The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 2:10 pm Updated October 10, 2025 3:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says the fate of the emissions cap on oil and gas producers depends on other efforts to lower emissions. Carney’s comment, coming in response to a question from a reporter at an event in Ottawa today, appears to be a shift from his stance before the election, when he committed to keeping the emissions cap in pl...

Carney defends paying more than half a million a year to CEO appointees – National

10Oct

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Carney defends paying more than half a million a year to CEO appointees – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 2:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of two new government offices annual salaries that are higher than those of his own cabinet ministers. Douglas Guzman, the head of a new defence procurement office, and Dawn Farrell, the head of the new Major Projects Office, will each make more than $577,000 a year — not counting performance pay. 1:00 Sectoral trade deals with U.S. w...

CUSMA renegotiation won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S., Carney says – National

10Oct

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CUSMA renegotiation won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S., Carney says – National

By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 1:54 pm Updated October 10, 2025 1:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain sectors with tariffs even after the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade. Talks to update the agreement, known in Canada as CUSMA, are set to start next year but Carney said those talks are unlikely to resolve all outstanding issues. ...

Garmin’s Run Coach Can Help You Train for a Marathon

10Oct

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Garmin’s Run Coach Can Help You Train for a Marathon

We may earn a commission from links on this 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.As someone who's completed six marathons over six years, I approached Garmin's marathon training plans with cautious optimism. After all, Garmin dominates the running tech space, and their watches are virtually ubiquitous among serious runners. Surely their training plans would reflect the same attention to detail and runner-focused design? Plus, I’m already a huge fan of racing with my no-nonsense Garmin Forerunner 165. After months of following the program (and eventually customizing it), here's what I learned about the reality of trusting your watch to ...

Automatic tax-filing for low-income Canadians coming in 2025 budget: Carney – National

10Oct

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Automatic tax-filing for low-income Canadians coming in 2025 budget: Carney – National

The federal government will file taxes automatically for low-income Canadians, making them eligible for government benefits, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will begin automatic tax filing for about 1 million people in 2027 (for the 2026 tax year), Carney’s office said, adding that the number is expected to reach 5.5 million by 2028.This will “ensure they receive government benefits they qualify for, such as the GST/HST credit, the Canada child benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit,” Carney’s office said.The measures will be rolled out in the upcoming federal budget, scheduled to be tabled on Nov. 4. Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal f...

Bronx Zoo: Loud boos for ‘O Canada’ before Game 3

10Oct

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Bronx Zoo: Loud boos for ‘O Canada’ before Game 3

By Gregory Strong The Canadian Press Posted October 7, 2025 8:37 pm Updated October 7, 2025 8:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BRONX – Loud boos were heard throughout Yankee Stadium as “O Canada” was played before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. The booing started as anthem singer Graham Rowat was introduced on Tuesday night by the stadium PA announcer. The boos picked up again as the Broadway ac...