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Michael Pitt of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ arrested on sexual abuse charges – National
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Michael Pitt of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ arrested on sexual abuse charges – National

Michael Pitt, known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek, has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse in New York City. Pitt, 44, was arrested and arraigned at Kings Supreme Criminal Court in Brooklyn on May 2 over alleged incidents that took place between April 2020 and August 2021.The Funny Games actor was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, in addition to counts of assault injury with a blunt object and strangulation in the second degree, according to Variety, which has viewed the court documents.Pitt pleaded not guilty to all charges and posted bail after the arraignment. His next court appearance is set for June 17.The New York Post reported that the charges stem from alleged incidents involving Pitt’s ex-girlfriend, who said he sexually assaulted he...
India witnessing improvement in key maternal, child health indicators: Report
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India witnessing improvement in key maternal, child health indicators: Report

India is witnessing a steady downward trend in maternal and child mortality towards the achievement of UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 targets, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. Citing Registrar General of India’s (RGI) recently launched Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2021, the Ministry stated that there has been a significant reduction in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) and Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR). "India`s progress in reduction of maternal and child mortality indicators outpaces global averages,” the Ministry said. "These sustained improvements are a result of strategic interventions and the unwavering commitment of the government," it added. While the MMR declined ...
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your ‘Gut Health’
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Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your ‘Gut Health’

Your digestive system is a hugely important part of your body, and keeping it healthly is hugely important. Without good gut health, you might be in pain, or suffer embarrassing symptoms, or worse. But it does not follow that you need to load up on foods or products that promise to improve your gut health.Gut health, it turns out, is not a well-defined concept. That means it’s not always possible to tell whether it’s improving or whether you even have a problem with it in the first place. Two researchers from the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University wrote in a Lancet journal article and on the Conversation about the fact that gut health has become more of a marketing buzzword than a scientific or medical phenomenon.What do we even mean when we talk about gut health? Often it’s eithe...
Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote
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Recount sees Liberals take Quebec riding of Terrebonne by single vote

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 10, 2025 8:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An official with Elections Canada says the seat for a Quebec riding has flipped from the Bloc Québécois to the Liberals by a single vote after a judicial recount was completed. Elections Canada says the seat for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne has now gone to Tatiana Auguste, bringing the Liberals to 170 seats in the House of Commons. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a d...
Shahid Kapoor charges a whopping sum for Raj and DK`s Farzi 2
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Shahid Kapoor charges a whopping sum for Raj and DK`s Farzi 2

Shahid Kapoor made his web series debut in 2023 with the Raj and DK series `Farzi`. The sequel to the series is currently in the works. The show revolved around counterfeit currency, with Shahid’s character portrayed as a talented artist who recreated Indian currency notes with precision, proving his worth through his skills. The second season of the show is reportedly set to become the actor’s highest-paid acting project in his over 20-year-long career. Shahid Kapoor charges whopping fee for Farzi 2 According to a report by Pinkvilla, Shahid Kapoor will be earning Rs 45 crore for the upcoming season, which is expected to go on floors later this year. This marks the highest fee Shahid has ever charged in his film or digital career. Reportedly, Kapoor usually charges between Rs 25-30 cro...
AI-led innovation driving growth in India’s radiology sector: Report
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AI-led innovation driving growth in India’s radiology sector: Report

India is witnessing a significant uptick in the adoption of diagnostic radiology devices, with a major rise in accelerated adoption of AI-powered technologies and remote monitoring solutions, according to a report on Friday.  The report by 1Lattice, a tech-enabled market intelligence firm, also attributed the growth to rising disease burden, increased investment in healthcare infrastructure. It revealed that India has registered 1.48 lakh radiology devices, with Maharashtra (20,590), Tamil Nadu (15,267), and Uttar Pradesh (12,236) leading the charge. These figures reflect a broader trend toward modernisation and digitisation of diagnostic services, even beyond urban centres. “Radiology is evolving from being a hospital-based specialty to a cornerstone of primary and preventive care. Th...
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis – National
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3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis – National

Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and the band will have to cancel its tour as he continues to battle the disease, which has spread to his lungs. Arnold, 46, shared the update on Instagram with his fans on Wednesday, saying he had “some not so good news.”“I’ve been sick a couple of weeks ago, and then went to the hospital and got checked out and actually got the diagnosis that I have clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung,” the Kryptonite singer shared.He said it’s “Stage 4 and that’s not real good but you know what, we serve a mighty God and he can overcome anything.”Arnold told his fans that he has “no fear.” Story continues below advertisement “I really, sincerely a...
Two-Factor Authentication Can Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure
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Two-Factor Authentication Can Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to boost the security of your accounts. But even with that added layer of security, malicious actors are finding ways to break in. So-called adversary-in-the-middle attacks take advantage of weaker authentication methods to access accounts. Your two-factor and multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be weak, but, luckily, there's something you can do about it. How multi-factor authentication worksMFA uses two or more checkpoints to confirm a user's identity for accessing an account or system. This is more secure than relying on just a username and password combination, especially given how easy many passwords are to crack, and how many have found their way onto the dark web. Passwords are often basic and repeated, so once a password has been com...
This cholesterol pill may fight high risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
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This cholesterol pill may fight high risk of heart attack, stroke: Study

An international team of researchers found that a cholesterol-lowering drug may offer a more effective and convenient way to protect people at high risk of heart attack and stroke.  The study led by researchers at Monash University in Australia tested a once-daily oral medication called Obicetrapib and found it significantly lowered both LDL or bad cholesterol and lipoprotein(a), [Lp(a)] -- two key contributors to cardiovascular disease. The findings marked an important step forward for patients who have struggled to reach their cholesterol targets with current therapies, said study lead professor Stephen Nicholls, Director of Monash University`s Victorian Heart Institute. "We know that many people at high risk of heart attack or stroke don`t get their cholesterol levels low enough, eve...
Gram Chikitsalay web series review: Opposite of Insta-gram
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Gram Chikitsalay web series review: Opposite of Insta-gram

On: Amazon Prime VideoDirector: Rahul PandeyActors: Amol Parashar, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Vinay PathakRating: 3/5 First off, I have a soft corner for stuff set in villages. Even if Gram Chikitsalay feels like simply the first draft of that show. I also love the way all the characters refer to the doctor in this series as ‘Daak Saab’. That’s also how it shows up in the subtitles. It’s the colloquially correct pronunciation. Although the gentleman that the villagers call Daak Saab is actually a “jhola chhaap” quack. Of which there must be God knows how many in rural India. Actor Vinay Pathak plays this beloved role, doing Internet searches for symptoms/diagnoses; rather trigger-happy, doling out “booster shots” to unsuspecting patients! Pathak, as Chetak Kumar, equally gets his purbi (eas...