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How to Use Gemini's New 'Scheduled Actions' (and a Few I Recommend)
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How to Use Gemini's New 'Scheduled Actions' (and a Few I Recommend)

We got a glimpse at a lot of new features coming to Gemini at Google IO and one of the most interesting is rolling out right now. The new Scheduled Actions feature lets you tell Gemini to run prompts at certain times in the future, and even recur on a regular basis. It sounds small, but it opens quite a few new possibilities.This scheduling feature is designed to work seamlessly with ordinary Gemini prompts. Ask the chatbot to perform or repeat a task in the future and it will automatically schedule the tasks. You can even convert an existing chat into a scheduled action. Here's how it works, and a few ideas of what you can do with it.How Scheduled Actions work in GeminiWhile the scheduling feature should just work, in theory, there are a couple of nuances in practice. In my testing, Gemin...
Trump says U.S. intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran’s nuclear capabilities – National
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Trump says U.S. intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran’s nuclear capabilities – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was wrong in suggesting there is no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon. Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by his spy chief that Tehran was not working on a nuclear weapon when he spoke with reporters at an airport in Morristown, New Jersey.“She’s wrong,” Trump said.Gabbard testified to Congress in March that the U.S. intelligence community continued to judge that Tehran was not working on a nuclear warhead.Trump’s comments came as the president has said he would weigh involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict over the next two weeks.Israeli Prime Mini...
World Music Day 2025: Here’s how music can aid healing and mental well-being
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World Music Day 2025: Here’s how music can aid healing and mental well-being

When Mumbai-based dance professional Shivani Gawde was going through a tough time in 2021, she found solace in music. “My dad was admitted in hospital and I had to fulfill many ‘adulting’ responsibilities. It was an overwhelming time,” she opens up about her experience. Sharing how music became her anchor back then, Gawde says, “My dad and I share a common love for ‘ghazals’. So, I would sit beside him in the hospital and play songs for him, and that’s how we got through the day. During that time, I was part of an online community where music artistes used to gather and just jam. They would also take requests. On one particularly overwhelming day, when my dad was asleep in the hospital, I put in a request for the song ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo’, which we both love. The artiste sang the s...
Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership at January convention – National
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Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership at January convention – National

By Sarah Ritchie The Associated Press Posted June 20, 2025 12:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Members of the Conservative Party will hold a national convention in late January, where they’ll vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. The party’s national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary.Poilievre, who lost his seat in the House of Commons in the April election, will face a secret ballot vote on his continued leadership. 2:04 Poilievre is toughening his stance on ...
Carney calls House Speaker ‘Mr. Prime Minister,’ prompting laughs from MPs – National
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Carney calls House Speaker ‘Mr. Prime Minister,’ prompting laughs from MPs – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size In a moment that caused both sides of the House of Commons to erupt into laughter, Prime Minister Mark Carney mistakenly gave his own title to Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia. Carney, who was answering a question from the opposition during question period in the House of Commons on Tuesday, started his answer by addressing the Speaker, as required by House of Commons rules, which state all questions and responses must be directed through the Speaker. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. In Englis...
Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation
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Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation

By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2025 11:09 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with the public safety minister Wednesday night. Brown says that he and Peel region police officials met with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree in Ottawa to discuss the “scourge” of extortion and murders linked to the gang. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the ...
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The Three Fitness Apps I Use Every Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I use apps for everything from obtaining free stuff to making extra income. I also use them for some extra help on the health and fitness journey I've been undertaking for the last year and a half. I was always active—I teach spin classes, consistently ride my Peloton, and have always frequented the gym—but something really took hold of me at the end of 2023 and made me want to get, like, super active. Naturally, I downloaded all the apps I thought could help me as I set out to keep track of my protein intake, devise the perfect schedule of workout splits, and monitor all my biodata. Here are the ones that actually helped me. For cardio: The Peloton app You don't need a Peloton Bike, Tread, or Row to enjoy the benefits...
Anne Burrell, chef and TV personality, dead at 55 – National
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Anne Burrell, chef and TV personality, dead at 55 – National

Chef and TV personality Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of Worst Cooks in America, died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55. Police were called to Burrell’s address before 8 a.m. and found an unresponsive woman who was soon pronounced dead.Reps for Burrell confirmed her death in a statement but a cause of death was not disclosed.“Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,” her family said in a statement released to People. “Anne’s light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.”The Food Network, where Burrell began her two-decade television career on Iron Chef Ame...
MPs to vote on Carney’s major projects bill before breaking for summer – National
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MPs to vote on Carney’s major projects bill before breaking for summer – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2025 7:05 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says the House won’t adjourn today until debate wraps up on Bill C-5 and it clears the chamber.The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed through committee in the early hours of Thu...
Watch this BTS clip of Sunil Grover and Salman Khan on Kapil Sharma`s show
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Watch this BTS clip of Sunil Grover and Salman Khan on Kapil Sharma`s show

In the new BTS clip from the upcoming show “The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3,” Sunil Grover left Salman Khan in splits after he mimicked him. On Thursday, the makers released a funny video featuring Salman, Sunil, and the host, Kapil Sharma. Alongside it, the makers wrote, “Ek se bhale do Sikandar Ab har Funnyvaar, badhega humara parivaar with the new episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show featuring @beingsalmankhan, coming soon, only on Netflix! #TheGreatIndianKapilShowOnNetflix.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) In the clip, Sunil Grover is seen dressed in a suit, mimicking Salman Khan—copying his mannerisms and facial expressions, leaving the ‘Sul...