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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Nothing’s CMF Buds Pro 2

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Nothing, an upstart tech brand from the U.K. that makes products like phones, smartwatches, and headphones, has quickly become one of my favorites lately. Its products offer unique features and designs, and the prices are competitive. Right now, Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 earbuds are just $47 (originally $69), the product's lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools. This is a great option for anyone looking to get earbuds on a budget that punch above their weight. For under ...
Thane: Man with troubling urinary symptoms finds relief after treatment
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Thane: Man with troubling urinary symptoms finds relief after treatment

In a major medical milestone, a 30-year-old man struggling with bladder neck obstruction has found relief through a minimally invasive procedure performed at hospital in Thane.The patient had been experiencing troubling urinary symptoms, but was successfully treated by Dr. Aakil Khan, urologist at KIMS Hospitals using the iTind device, believed to be a next-generation solution that opens the blocked passage without the need for major surgery, a catheter, or an overnight hospital stay. The iTind procedure, done under sedation, offers a key advantage over traditional treatments: it preserves sexual function, causes minimal discomfort, and allows same-day discharge. During the procedure, a slender, three-strut nitinol device is inserted through the urethra into the prostatic urethra and bla...
Canada, 14 other countries say they could recognize a Palestinian state – National
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Canada, 14 other countries say they could recognize a Palestinian state – National

Canada is joining 14 other countries in expressing openness to recognizing a Palestinian state, a joint statement from the countries said on Wednesday. A meeting of the heads of state and governments will take place during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September.The joint statement opened by reiterating the countries’ condemnation of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. They also reiterated “our unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-State solution where two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side.”The group of 15 demanded “an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages of Hamas.”“We, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norw...
Ford government agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink
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Ford government agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink

The Ford government has negotiated a break fee to cancel its $100 million contract for Starlink internet, Global News has learned, officially ending its deal with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX. The now-defunct agreement between Ontario and SpaceX was first signed in November to provide satellite internet to roughly 15,000 homes in the north of the province.A spokesperson for the provincial government confirmed to Global News the deal had ended.“Our government has cancelled the Starlink contract,” they wrote in an email. “We are seeking an alternate solution as we continue our efforts to secure long term, stable high-speed internet access across the province.”Ending the deal meant the province had to pay a fee, although it is unclear how much that was.A senior government source, speaking on backgr...
Friendship Day: Health experts highlight why `active listening` is important
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Friendship Day: Health experts highlight why `active listening` is important

In today’s fast-paced world, everyone is talking, but very few are actually listening. Being truly heard is one of the deepest emotional needs we all have. Whether it’s a friend going through a rough time or just someone needing to vent, active listening can do wonders for both them and you. If you often find yourself wondering how you can be there for a friend who is struggling, or being supportive in a larger sense, it is key to remember that sometimes, what a friend truly needs isn`t advice, but a non-judgmental space to be heard.  International Day of Friendship is observed on July 31 every year to celebrate the uniqueness of friends. Highlighting its importance, psychiatrists delve into how powerful good listening can be. They outline simple and real tips that anyone can use to becom...
How to Find and Remove ‘Stalkerware’ From Your Phone
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How to Find and Remove ‘Stalkerware’ From Your Phone

While your mobile device has a lot of built-in features to keep your data secure and protect your privacy, it may still be vulnerable to snooping if someone you know has access to your accounts or manages to install hidden apps—known as stalkerware—that track your every move. These malicious programs may exploit built-in features and permissions on your iPhone or Android to spy on you. Here's how to identify and remove stalkerware from your device. What is stalkerware?Stalkerware is a form of spyware used to surveil and monitor activity on your device, such as messages, photos, and real-time location, without your consent. Stalkerware is most often found in the form of an app downloaded directly onto your device and may be hidden from your home screen or disguised as something innocent so ...
West Kelowna raises concerns over MAGA musician’s planned performance
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West Kelowna raises concerns over MAGA musician’s planned performance

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted July 29, 2025 6:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A British Columbia city says it has “increased concerns” about public safety over an upcoming concert by an American Christian musician who’s outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement. Sean Feucht is due to play at the Memorial Park Amphitheatre in West Kelowna on Aug. 23, but the city says in a statement that it is reviewing safety and security plans connected to the private booking.Feucht, who ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for U.S. Congress in 2020, is a supporter of U.S. Pr...
Naseeruddin Shah brings J.R.D. Tata’s legacy to life in Made in India
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Naseeruddin Shah brings J.R.D. Tata’s legacy to life in Made in India

In honour of industrialist and Bharat Ratna recipient J.R.D. Tata`s 121st birth anniversary, Amazon MX Player unveiled first look of the web series Made in India – A Titan Story. The biopic will star Naseeruddin Shah essaying the role of the industrialist and his first look is intriguing. Just like every role, the actor has aptly got into the skin of the character as he is set bring his story to life. Naseeruddin Shah’s first look as JRD Tata out! The pics shared by Amazon MX Player on their official Instagram handle show the veteran actor dressed as the legendary industrialist. Made in India – A Titan Story will bring to the screen an inspiring tale of vision, enterprise, and nation-building. In addition to Naseeruddin, the drama will also feature Jim Sarbh essaying the role of Xerxes ...
60 pc of liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors: Study
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60 pc of liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors: Study

More than three of every five liver cancer cases in the world can be prevented by addressing risk factors, such as hepatitis, alcohol habits and non-alcoholic fatty liver conditions, according to an analysis report of The Lancet Commission on the fatal disease. Researchers from The Hong Kong Cancer Institute, Fudan University, and others in China, South Korea, the US and Europe authored the report. The team predicted a 35 per cent increase in liver cancer driven by a severe form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease that is caused by excess fat in the liver and called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Liver cancer is among the top three types of cancer deaths in 46 countries, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Hepatology. The Lan...
Ontario health agency informed of cyberattack more than 2 months before telling patients
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Ontario health agency informed of cyberattack more than 2 months before telling patients

The provincial agency overseeing Ontario’s home care system was informed about a massive data breach in April, Global News has learned, more than two months before the public, along with hundreds of thousands of impacted patients, were notified. Ontario Health atHome, a Crown agency recently created by the Ford government to coordinate resources for home care and palliative patients, has been under scrutiny after a cyberattack that impacted one of its vendors was kept under wraps for months.The attack, believed to have affected as many as 200,000 patients, took place sometime in March but was only revealed to the public in late June.Now, officials with the agency have confirmed that they were made aware of a cybersecurity incident as early as April 14, but waited until the end of May to in...