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Viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles: IIT-Madras study

2Jun

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Viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles: IIT-Madras study

Amid a fresh wave of Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV2, a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras showed that viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles. The international study, undertaken along with a team of scientists from the universities of Wisconsin-Madison and Texas at Austin, focused on viruses in freshwater lakes. The researchers used cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) tools to study 465 freshwater lake samples from Madison, Wisconsin, collected over more than 20 years. By sequencing all the DNA from the lakes using a method called metagenomics, the researchers reconstructed 1.3 million virus genomes. The study enabled the researchers to learn how viruses change with the seasons, over decades, and in response to environmental shifts. “Virus...

2Jun

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Entertainment, Movies

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges – National

Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years. Brand, who turns 50 next week, denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He said “not guilty” after each charge was read in Southwark Crown Court.His trial was scheduled for June 3, 2026 and is expected to last four to five weeks.Prosecutors said that the offenses took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in London.Brand didn’t speak to reporters as he arrived at court wearing dark sunglasses, a suit jacket, a black collared shirt open below his chest and black jeans. In his right hand, he clutched a copy of the The Vall...

Carney, premiers set to meet to pitch major projects to prioritize – National

2Jun

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Carney, premiers set to meet to pitch major projects to prioritize – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted June 2, 2025 7:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get quickly tracked. The recent campaign saw Carney vow to slash federal approval times on major infrastructure projects considered to be in the national interest to help make the country an “energy superpower.”The full list of big industrial projects they’re discussing is being kept secret, since they don’t want to send a bad signal abou...

Smoking threatens women`s reproductive health say Indian doctors

2Jun

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Smoking threatens women`s reproductive health say Indian doctors

The effects of smoking on the body are known to all but unfortunately, the habit is hard for many people to end. While the toll it takes on men is known, experts highlight that even women are at the receiving end. It is because smoking not only impacts one’s lungs and heart but also their reproductive health. Smoking can raise one’s risk of pregnancy complications, infertility, and even certain cancers. It is why doctors say it is the need of the hour for women to quit smoking and improve their reproductive health. Quitting smoking can restore hormonal balance, improve ovulation, and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. With timely support and awareness, women can take control of their health and safeguard their future. Tobacco use among women is a form of smoking; smokeless tobac...

Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B – National

2Jun

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Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B – National

In the week before the 45th general election got underway on March 23, Liberal MPs engaged in a pre-election spending blitz, announcing $3.86 billion in funding commitments for 411 different projects across the country, a Global News analysis shows. Press releases and announcements about those funding commitments were made by 38 different Liberal MPs in that final week, who handed out cheques in 37 different communities across the country, from Yellowknife to Winnipeg to St. John’s.On the day before the election started alone, 26 different MPs were busy handing $1.8 billion worth of cheques to support 116 different projects across the country.And yet, that’s been the pattern since the for each of the last four Parliaments during which Global News has maintained a database of every spending...

Gmail Will Automatically Summarize Your Emails Using Gemini AI (but You Can Disable It)

2Jun

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Gmail Will Automatically Summarize Your Emails Using Gemini AI (but You Can Disable It)

Ever since Google started integrating its Gemini AI into all its apps, users have complained about seeing the optional AI-powered Summarize button in their Gmail threads. Now, Google is so confident about this feature that it’s enabling automatic summaries for all paying Google Workspace accounts with Gemini access. Now when you open a long email or thread, an AI Summary will be the first thing you see, right up top.Personally, I think these summaries can be quite convenient, depending on the email. But even though Google says these automatic summaries won't show up on every email, just the ones where the AI thinks they would be useful, I could still see them getting annoying if they start showing up a bit too often. In that case, you might want to turn them off. Luckily, you can do that, ...

Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`

2Jun

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Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`

Behind the mic is where Anusha Mani built her identity over the past 18 years, lending her voice to hits like Lehrein (Aisha), Gulaabo (Shaandaar) and Tera rasta chhodoon na (Chennai Express). But now, she has stepped out of the recording studio and into the spotlight. The singer has made her acting debut with Hai Junoon, the musical series led by Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. “As a singer, I never thought I would or could act. What drew me to this show primarily was that it was a musical. I auditioned during the lockdown when the makers were looking for singers who can act. Turns out, being forced to audition by my management and family really paid off,” Mani laughs. A still from Hai Junoon For the singer-turned-actor, the JioHotstar series that is centred on a talent sh...

To tour or not to tour: Artists second-guess going on road as touring gets harder – National

2Jun

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To tour or not to tour: Artists second-guess going on road as touring gets harder – National

At first glance, the global touring industry seems to be doing well. Live Nation, the largest concert promoter and ticketing company, reported earlier this month that it was having an amazing year. More than 100 million tickets have been sold for events in 2025 so far. Compare that with 2019, the last big year before COVID-19, when Live Nation had sales of 98 million tickets for the entire 12 months.Economic slowdown? Tariff-related issues? Fan rebellions against the high cost of tickets? None of those dire predictions seems to be coming true. Live music is having a banner year!Well, maybe for some.Coachella didn’t sell out for the second year running, and of those who did go, more than half financed their ticket purchases.Other festivals have been cancelled. According to tracker Music Fes...

Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with IBS: Study

2Jun

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Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with IBS: Study

A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome affects an estimated 4-11 per cent of all people, and a majority of patients prefer dietary interventions to medication. The low FODMAP diet leads to symptom improvement in more than half of patients, but is restrictive and hard to follow. Previous investigations from Michigan Medicine researchers in the US into more accessible alternative diets led to a proposed “FODMAP simple,” which attempted to only restrict the food groups in the FODMAP acronym that are most likely to cause symptoms. In the new study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, participants were randomised into two groups, one following...

A Four Pack of These TSA-Approved SmartLocks Is $80 Right Now

1Jun

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A Four Pack of These TSA-Approved SmartLocks Is $80 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Losing your luggage might not be the end of the world, but it’s definitely the worst part of a trip. That’s where something like the SmartLock comes in, and a four-pack of these TSA-approved travel locks is going for $79.99 on StackSocial right now, which is the same price Amazon charges for a three-pack. It’s designed for Apple users, integrating directly with the Find My app, so you can track your bags on a map, ping them with sound if they’re nearby, or get alerts if you’ve walked off and left them behind.Each lock uses a simple three-digit combination and is TSA-approved, meaning airpo...