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Eating French fries thrice a week may increase diabetes risk by 20 pc: Study
7Aug By No Comments
Health

Eating French fries thrice a week may increase diabetes risk by 20 pc: Study

Love to eat potatoes? Consume the starchy vegetable baked or boiled, but not as French fries, according to a study which showed that eating the popular snack item thrice a week may increase the risk of diabetes by 20 per cent. The study, which tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades, however, showed that other forms of potatoes -- including baked, boiled, and mashed -- do not increase the risk of diabetes. The study, published in the BMJ, also found that swapping any form of potato for whole grains may lower the risk of diabetes. "The public health message here is simple and powerful: small changes in our daily diet can have an important impact on the risk of type 2 diabetes," said corresponding author Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard...
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Carney, Métis groups to meet on major projects bill – National
7Aug By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Carney, Métis groups to meet on major projects bill – National

By Alessia Passafiume The Canadian Press Posted August 7, 2025 7:23 am Updated August 7, 2025 7:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Thursday with three provincial Métis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other l...
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What Is Hyrox, and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Doing It?
7Aug By No Comments
Life Style

What Is Hyrox, and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Doing It?

A few years ago, if you knew somebody who was into being strong and fast, who called themselves a “hybrid” athlete, or if they spent a lot of time on the rower and doing wall balls, they were probably into Crossfit, or one of the Crossfit-adjacent functional fitness gyms. But these days they’re more likely to be into Hyrox. Hyrox is a new sport—not just a workout style—that has taken off in a big way. Perhaps your gym (or workout app, like Peloton) has started offering Hyrox classes, or you noticed that the new Amazfit fitness tracker was first teased through a Hyrox partnership. To help you understand the trend, here’s an explainer of what exactly Hyrox involves, why people like it, and where you can learn more if you’re intrigued. Hyrox’s originsHyrox is a young sport, and was started by...
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Drinking coffee at night may increase impulsivity in women: Study
7Aug By No Comments
Health

Drinking coffee at night may increase impulsivity in women: Study

Are you someone who reaches for a cup of coffee every night? According to a new study, nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading to reckless actions, especially among women. The findings could have negative implications for shift workers, health care, and military personnel who consume coffee at night, particularly females, said a team of biologists from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The study, published in the journal iScience, examined how nighttime caffeine intake affects inhibition and impulsivity in fruit flies. Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly species used in the study, is a powerful model to study complex behaviours due to its genetic and neural parallels with humans. The team designed a series of experiments introduc...
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Diddy’s legal team seeks Trump pardon for rapper before sentencing – National
7Aug By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Diddy’s legal team seeks Trump pardon for rapper before sentencing – National

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ lawyer says they’ve reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump seeking a pardon following the rapper’s conviction on two counts of a prostitution-related offence. A source close to Combs’ legal team confirmed to NBC News that they had been in contact with the Trump administration.This comes after Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Combs’ defence team, told CNN in an exclusive interview earlier this week that the music mogul’s team had reached out to Trump for a potential pardon.“It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” Westmoreland told the outlet.Westmoreland added that Combs “is a very hopeful person and I believe that he remains hopeful” about the request. Story continues below advertisement ...
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Wednesday 2: Did you know? Victor Dorobantu plays Thing in the Netflix series
7Aug By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Wednesday 2: Did you know? Victor Dorobantu plays Thing in the Netflix series

The Addams family is back with a brand-new season of Wednesday. Netflix has dropped the first four episodes of season 2 of the Jenna Ortega-starrer. As Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy, she faces new challenges and a mystery to unravel. Through it all, she has the company of Thing- the magical hand that remains her faithful companion. But did you know there’s an actual person behind making Thing move the way it does? Yes, it’s Victor Dorobantu. Who is Victor Dorobantu? Victor Dorobantu is a 28-year-old magician from Romania. In the show, we see Thing perform several stunts and come to Wednesday’s rescue whenever needed. Thing has a personality and moods of their own, expressing everything with just their five fingers. Bringing this to life takes more than just animation-in fact, Vi...
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Advance voting set to start as Poilievre eyes byelection 2nd chance
6Aug By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Advance voting set to start as Poilievre eyes byelection 2nd chance

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Voters in the federal Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot can head to the polls in byelection advance voting as early as Friday, Elections Canada says. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is eyeing a return to Parliament after he lost his previous riding of Carleton in April’s federal election.Poilievre will be up against more than 200 people who are registered to run in the byelection, which is being held on Aug. 18.The list of candidates include Poilievre, Liberal candidate Darcy Spady, the NDP’s Katherine Swampy, independent candidate Bonnie Critchley and dozens more sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee, a protest group bringing attention to the issue of electoral reform.Advan...
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The Soundcore V20i Open Earbuds Are Over Half Off on Amazon
6Aug By No Comments
Life Style

The Soundcore V20i Open Earbuds Are Over Half Off on Amazon

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Soundcore V20i open earbuds by Anker are currently discounted by 53% on Amazon and just $1 above their lowest price ever, according to price trackers. At $23.49 (originally $49.99),  these budget-friendly open-ear headphones feature adjustable ear hooks, several app-based features, and touch controls, making them a great choice for everyday use. Despite their low price tag, Amazon reviewers compare them to the Bose open-ear buds and praise their functionality and comfort. These earbuds rest gently on the outside of the ears, making them secure and comfortable. The open-ear design allows for situational awareness, making them idea...
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Democrats refuse to return to Texas as Trump threatens FBI involvement – National
6Aug By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Democrats refuse to return to Texas as Trump threatens FBI involvement – National

U.S. President Donald Trump said he might bring in the FBI to facilitate the return of Texas Democrats who fled the state to delay Republicans’ plans to redraw congressional district lines in a manner that would reduce the voting power of minority groups. On Tuesday, the president said that he believes those who fled have “abandoned” the state, adding that the FBI “may have to” get involved.His comments came the same day Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for the arrest of the dozens of “delinquent” Texas senators currently in other states — namely New York and Illinois — and a letter penned by Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn called on the FBI to take action. Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, as U.S. President Donald Trump, not pictured, speaks before an executive order ...
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