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The Anker Soundcore C40i Earbuds Are $30 Off
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The Anker Soundcore C40i Earbuds Are $30 Off

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As the weather warms up, it's a great time to get out for a run or a bike ride—but if you need some music to keep you motivated, it's crucial to have headphones that won't entirely shut out the outside world. A good bop is a wonderful thing; not being able to hear traffic and nearby cyclists is not. Earphones like the Anker Soundcore C40i, on sale for $89.99 (originally $119.99), are a good option because they clip onto the ear and don't entirely fill the ear canal. Unlike higher-priced models with touch controls, these earbuds feature only button controls. This is ideal for individuals wh...
CBSE`s `sugar boards` directive aligns with global nutrition goals: Experts
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CBSE`s `sugar boards` directive aligns with global nutrition goals: Experts

The recent directive by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to install "Sugar Boards" in schools is an essential public health measure that also aligns with global nutrition goals, said health experts on Tuesday. Amid increasing cases of diabetes and obesity among young children, the CBSE, last week, instructed over 24,000 affiliated schools across India to establish sugar boards. The Sugar Boards will provide essential information, including recommended sugar intake, the sugar content in commonly consumed foods (such as junk food and cold drinks), health risks associated with high sugar consumption, and healthier dietary alternatives. “This initiative educates children about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption, which is a major contributor to childhood obesity and Ty...
Carney breaks with Trudeau question period tradition of answering all MPs – National
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Carney breaks with Trudeau question period tradition of answering all MPs – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 26, 2025 6:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday — but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made it his practice to answer all questions in the House of Commons on Wednesdays, a gesture he said was meant to improve accountability within the chamber.A source in the Prime Minister’s Office confirms Carney will not carry on the same practice.The change was confirmed to both Global News and the Canadian Press. ...
Demi Lovato marries Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in California wedding
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Demi Lovato marries Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in California wedding

By Maria Sherman The Associated Press Posted May 26, 2025 2:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size She’s more than just cool for the summer — Demi Lovato is officially married. The musician-actor, 32, tied the knot with Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan “Jutes” Lutes, 34, on Sunday in California, as first exclusively reported by Vogue.The couple met while working on Lovato’s last album, 2022’s Holy Fvck, and dated for nearly two years before Lutes proposed in December 2023. Lutes co-wrote a few of the songs that made Holy Fvck, including Happy Ending, City of Angels, and the pop-punk single, Su...
Mumbai: Inspiring medical miracles you should know about this week
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Mumbai: Inspiring medical miracles you should know about this week

At a time when Covid is on the rise again, almost five years after it first shook the world, it is important to find hope in daily medical miracles that are occurring around us. While they are happening around India, there are some that are happening within Mumbai, and definitely offer a ray of hope to all those suffering from illnesses, and even their families, as they navigate lives around them. A 20-year-old boy regains ability to eat, breathe, and swallow after two yearsA team of expert doctors in Mumbai, including Dr Roy Patankar, city-based gastroenterologist, GI, and robotic surgeon at Zen Multi Specialty Hospital, along with Dr Tanveer Majid, onco surgeon, Dr Pramod Kale, chief anaesthetist, and Dr Vikas Nair, anaesthetist, successfully restored a 20-year-old boy’s ability to eat...
You Can Make Google Translate Your iPhone’s Default Translation App
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You Can Make Google Translate Your iPhone’s Default Translation App

Ever since Apple made it easy to change certain default apps on your iPhone, it's become quite convenient to switch away from the company's apps whenever there's a third-party option you prefer. With iOS 18.4, Apple made it possible to change your default translation app as well. First spotted by MacRumors, you can officially set Google Translate as the default app for translation, in case you prefer it over Apple Translate.Make Google Translate the default translation app on your iPhoneThere are a couple of ways to go about this, but I recommend the easiest method. If you never use it, just delete Apple's Translate app from your iPhone, and the device will automatically select Google Translate as the default translation app—assuming you're running the latest version of Google's app. This ...
NDP vows to play ‘important role’ despite losing official party status – National
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NDP vows to play ‘important role’ despite losing official party status – National

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a “profoundly important role” in this Parliament, even though it won’t be granted official party status. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday morning the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month’s election.Without official party status, the NDP will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question period, will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees and will lose out on financial resources provided to recognized parties.Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, Davies said that, in a minority government situation, any party that has seven seats “obviously has a balance of ...
Everything you need to know about the Karan Johar-hosted show The Traitors
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Everything you need to know about the Karan Johar-hosted show The Traitors

What is The Traitors? What makes this Prime Video Reality Show a Must-Watch? This and more questions about the upcoming Karan Johar-hosted reality show will be answered here.  What is The Traitors about?  Imagine working alongside your friends, colleagues or neighbours you laugh with, plan with, even trust — only to discover one of them is secretly plotting your downfall. Welcome to The Traitors, Prime Video’s upcoming new reality series, premiering June 12, with new episodes every Thursday at 8 PM. An Indian adaptation of the smash-hit global phenomenon that’s won BAFTAs, Emmys, and broken friendships in over 30 countries is now landing in India. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Karan Johar, this cutthroat game of dhokha promises sass, suspense, and mind games like never before.  To u...
Alberta changing rules to ensure ‘age appropriate’ books in schools
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Alberta changing rules to ensure ‘age appropriate’ books in schools

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 26, 2025 2:51 pm Updated May 26, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls “age appropriate” books are available in school libraries. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the move was spurred by four graphic coming-of-age novels depicting sexual, LGBTQ+ content found to be in circulation in public schools in Edmonton and Calgary. ...
King Charles III visit ‘matches the weight of our times,’ Carney says – National
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King Charles III visit ‘matches the weight of our times,’ Carney says – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the arrival of King Charles III is an “honour” and a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown, which matches “the weight of our times.” Carney made the comments in a statement Monday morning hours ahead of when the King and Queen Camilla are set to land in Ottawa to begin their trip.King Charles III will deliver the speech from the throne on Tuesday.“It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify,” Carney wrote.King Charles III’s arrival comes two years after he was crowned and at a time when Canada’s sovereignty has been repeatedly threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said multiple times since his re-electio...