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Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says – National
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Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 5, 2025 12:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada ...
Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated ‘actor,’ faces Hollywood, celebrity backlash – National
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Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated ‘actor,’ faces Hollywood, celebrity backlash – National

Hollywood is facing a new kind of star power with “AI actor” Tilly Norwood, who doesn’t exist outside of code — and she’s already negotiating with talent agencies. Norwood is a character made entirely by artificial intelligence, dubbed Hollywood’s first “AI actor.” She is the product of a company named Xicoia, which bills itself as the world’s first artificial intelligence talent studio.Since Dutch producer and comedian Eline Van der Velden launched the digital character’s prospective career, Norwood has been the talk of Hollywood.Earlier this month, Van der Velden, founder of the AI production studio Particle6, promoted Norwood at the Zurich Summit, the industry sidebar of the Zurich Film Festival. She said Norwood was in talks with talent agencies and that she expected to announce a sign...
Two Much: Twinkle Khanna reveals her role Roopa in Mela was dubbed by someone
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Two Much: Twinkle Khanna reveals her role Roopa in Mela was dubbed by someone

Bollywood actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna recently revealed a surprising detail about her performance in the 2000 film “Mela” during a candid conversation with Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt on her chat show co-hosted by Kajol, “Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle”.   The actress disclosed that the voice heard in the film for her character Roopa was not her own but was dubbed by someone else. In the conversation, Varun Dhawan shared his fondness for the film, calling it a guilty pleasure. He added, “I love Roopa.” Responding to this, Twinkle Khanna revealed, “It`s not my voice. Oh my god, yes, of course, it`s not my voice, because the makers thought that I was not being dramatic enough, so they got it dubbed by some person who has asthma, and that was it,” she quipped. Her humorous quip a...
You Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails From Your Business Gmail Account
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You Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails From Your Business Gmail Account

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.Google doesn't have the best track record when it comes to user privacy, but every once in a while, they do something surprising. Back in April, the company began testing end-to-end encrypted email messaging for enterprise users. On Thursday, it officially rolled out the feature. If you have a Google Workspace through work, you should now be able to send emails protected by E2EE, even if you're sending the email outside of Gmail. That should make it possible to send emails that only you, the recipient, and the IT department that manages your account can access. E2EE is essential for anyone who wants to ensure that their commun...
Ebola virus strain found in semen, breast milk months after infection: Study
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Ebola virus strain found in semen, breast milk months after infection: Study

US researchers have detected the Sudan Ebola virus strain in semen and breast milk among survivors, about eight months after infection, raising concerns about the potential for sexual and mother-to-child transmission.  Nearly 60 per cent of the survivors of an outbreak in Uganda from 2022-23 reported ongoing and debilitating health issues, even two years post-infection, that interfered with their daily lives, noted researchers at Washington State University. "This is the first time anyone has been able to closely follow Sudan Ebola survivors over the long term, and the results show the virus continues to affect people`s lives well after an outbreak ends," said lead researcher Kariuki Njenga, Professor in the WSU`s College of Veterinary Medicine. "Just as concerning is the fact we detect...
Montrealers honour missing Indigenous women
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Montrealers honour missing Indigenous women

MONTREAL – Shirley Pien spends a lot of time in Cabot Square, a park in downtown Montreal where many homeless people gather. The woman works as health navigator for an Indigenous-led health clinic in the city and makes it a priority to come to gathering spot on weekly basis. It’s a site many missing Indigenous women she knows used to frequent — until they disappeared.“In the last few months, there’s women we used to see regularly that we don’t see anymore. Nobody knows where they are,” said Pien, who hails from Naskapi Nation in northern Quebec.She was among many that turned out to the march held in Montreal on Saturday in recognition of the overrepresentation of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the country.“Hopefully one day, people will hear us and start to do something...
World Mental Health Day 2025: Less talk, more action
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World Mental Health Day 2025: Less talk, more action

Mental Health has become an essential aspect of mainstream conversation, among Gen Z especially in recent times. From social media to boardrooms, the subject is spoken about more openly than ever before. Yet, there remains a gap between awareness and action. The conversations are happening, but translating them into everyday lifestyle changes and practical support is still a challenge. Despite openness, there is a lack of access to professional support. Mental health has merely ended up as  a ‘more talk, less action,’ activity. This World Mental Health Day, observed on Friday, October 10, it’s time to change the narrative and make it more about taking action. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10. It is celebrated to raise awareness of mental health issues around t...
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli separate after 27 years of marriage – National
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Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli separate after 27 years of marriage – National

Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have separated after 27 years of marriage. The Full House actor, 61, and the fashion designer, 62, “are living apart and taking a break from their marriage,” according to Loughlin’s representative Elizabeth Much.“There are no legal proceedings at this time,” Much confirmed to People.Loughlin and Giannulli married in 1997 and share daughters Bella Rose Giannulli, 27, and Olivia Jade Giannulli, 26.The separation comes more than five years after the couple pleaded guilty and served jail time for paying half a million dollars to get both of their children into university during the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal in 2020.In May 2020, Loughlin and Giannulli agreed to serve prison time as part of a plea deal in the college admissions bribery case. Gia...
How Peloton’s New ‘Club Peloton’ Ranking System Works
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How Peloton’s New ‘Club Peloton’ Ranking System Works

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.Earlier this week, Peloton unveiled a whole host of new app features and updates to its equipment, from AI coaching to enhanced bikes and treadmills. I've spent the last few days playing around with all of the new stuff (Peloton devotee that I am) and was especially curious about the little rank that suddenly appeared on my profile. It's a signifier of my progression through Club Peloton, a new member recognition program that comes with some solid rewards. What is Club Peloton?Club Peloton is a new ranking system that's meant to reflect a person's efforts and participation with Peloton workouts. Progress is applied retroact...
Farah Khan reveals ‘Ghafoor’ from Ba**ds Of Bollywood* was filmed in a day
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Farah Khan reveals ‘Ghafoor’ from Ba**ds Of Bollywood* was filmed in a day

Filmmaker-choreographer and star Youtuber Farah Khan shared a picture with the baddies Shakti Kapoor, Ranjit and Gulshan Grover from the sets of the song “Ghafoor” and revealed that it was shot in just one day.  Farah took to Instagram, where she shared three pictures from the sets of the track. The pictures featured Farah posing with Shakti Kapoor, Ranjit and Gulshan Grover. One image also had Aryan Khan posing alongside them.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) For the caption, Farah wrote: “Just!! What a blast i had shooting #ghafoor for @___aryan___ even though we had only 1 day to shoot this getting so much love for it thank u @iamsrk@shashwat...