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Here’s How iOS 26 Will Save You From Scam Texts

24Jul

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Here’s How iOS 26 Will Save You From Scam Texts

Scam texts are out of control. Texts from the "DMV" about unpaid traffic violations, your state's "transportation authority" about unpaid tolls, or from "wrong numbers" are all phony. Their goal is to get you talking or to click links to malicious sites so you share sensitive information about yourself. As scammers and phishers find new ways to plague our smartphones with these texts, companies are starting to fight back. Take Apple, for instance: With iOS 26, your iPhone's Messages app is getting two key tools to help keep you from falling for scams—even if they can't block these texts completely. iOS 26's spam prevention featuresThe new update, which is currently in public beta testing, lets you sort your messages into a number of categories, including "Unknown Sender" and "Spam." When ...

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell meets with U.S. DOJ official in prison – National

24Jul

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Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell meets with U.S. DOJ official in prison – National

The U.S. Justice Department’s No. 2 official met Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The meeting in Florida, which Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Tuesday he was working to arrange, is part of an ongoing Justice Department effort to cast itself as transparent following fierce backlash from parts of President Donald Trump’s base over an earlier refusal to release additional records in the Epstein investigation.“Ms. Maxwell answered every single question. She never stopped, she never invoked a privilege, she never declined to answer. She answered all the questions truthfully, honestly and to the best of her ability,” attorney David Oscar Markus told reporters outside the federal courthouse in ...

Trump signs bill that cuts US$9B in foreign aid and public media funding – National

24Jul

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Trump signs bill that cuts US$9B in foreign aid and public media funding – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans look to lock in cuts to programs targeted by the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency. The bulk of the spending being clawed back is for foreign assistance programs. About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which finances NPR and PBS, though most of that money is distributed to more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations around the country.The White House had billed the legislation as a test case for Congress and said more such rescission packages would be on the way.Some R...

Kolkata docs help wheelchair-bound Bangladeshi woman walk again

24Jul

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Kolkata docs help wheelchair-bound Bangladeshi woman walk again

Doctors at a hospital in Kolkata have successfully treated a 66-year-old female patient from Bangladesh to give her a new lease of life in a complex case. The doctors at Manipal Hospital in Mukundapur performed a bilateral total knee replacement surgery under the supervision of Dr Sutanu Hazra, senior consultant & HOD – Orthopaedics, at the hospital. The patient had been wheelchair-bound for years due to crippling knee pain, and she has developed chronic kidney failure caused by prolonged and unsupervised use of over-the-counter painkillers to manage her knee discomfort. The knee replacement surgeries were conducted by Dr Hazra on July 1 and 3, and necessitated careful cross-specialty planning because the patient had compromised kidney function. She was monitored closely by Dr Rite...

Algoma Steel asks Ottawa for $500M over U.S. tariff uncertainty

24Jul

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Algoma Steel asks Ottawa for $500M over U.S. tariff uncertainty

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2025 9:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Algoma Steel says it is seeking $500 million in federal support as the company faces continued uncertainty from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.-based steel producer says it applied for the funding under the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan program, announced by Ottawa in March to support companies affected by tariffs and countermeasures.The company says in a press release it remains concerned with the “significant impact” that U.S. tariffs are having on its operations and outlook. In...

Ottawa’s planned cuts expected to hit parliamentary interpreters – National

24Jul

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Ottawa’s planned cuts expected to hit parliamentary interpreters – National

Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government’s plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public’s access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages. Jeremy Link, a spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the department recently began a process to replace the federal government’s existing freelance interpretation contracts.As part of that process, the government is seeking to make several major changes to the procurement of services for Parliament and other institutions like the Supreme Court.The Canadian branch of the International Association of Conference Interpreters, AIIC-Canada, said those changes include eliminating measures to protect interpreters’ hearing and adopting a “lowest b...

Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty plea – National

24Jul

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Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry ketamine set to enter guilty plea – National

A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the weeks leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death is expected to plead guilty Wednesday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia would be the fourth of five people charged in connection with Perry’s death to plead guilty.Plasencia was to have gone on trial in August until the doctor agreed last month to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, according to the signed document filed in federal court in Los Angeles.He had previously pleaded not guilty, but in exchange for the guilty pleas prosecutors have agreed to drop three additional counts of distribution of ketamine and two counts of falsifying records.Plasencia’s attorneys emphasized in an email after he reached his agreement that he “was not treating Matthew Perry at the ...

Two Much: Kajol and Twinkle Khanna to host a new talk show

24Jul

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Two Much: Kajol and Twinkle Khanna to host a new talk show

An all-new talk show titled Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle has been announced. The two actresses will be seen hosting as well as directing the show. The excitement around the show is quite high as the two enigmatic and powerhouse personalities, the sassy Kajol and the witty Mrs. Funnybones herself, Twinkle Khanna, come together. Although the date is yet to be announced, it is expected to be a bold, fiery, and candid talk show and will be produced by Banijay Asia. Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna The show was announced a social media with a picture featuring Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, wherein the duo is seen in shock as they stand behind the curtains. The caption of the post read, “They`ve got the tea, and it`s two much to miss.” Fans, naturally, began showering the post with their ...

Carney, Inuit leaders to talk major projects law amid concerns – National

24Jul

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Carney, Inuit leaders to talk major projects law amid concerns – National

By Aaron Sousa The Canadian Press Posted July 24, 2025 7:14 am Updated July 24, 2025 7:16 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leaders Thursday to discuss his government’s controversial major projects legislation. The meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee will be co-hosted by Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, in Inuvik, N.W.T.Obed says Inuit have many questions about Bill C-5 and are hoping the...

The Sony SRS‑XB100 Portable Speaker Is $35 on Woot

24Jul

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The Sony SRS‑XB100 Portable Speaker Is $35 on Woot

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, a refurbished Sony SRS‑XB100 portable speaker is just $34.99 on Woot, a 42% discount off the price of a new unit ($59.99). Whether you choose to use it as a shower speaker, a travel companion for adventures, or just a tiny powerhouse that takes up minimal space at home, this compact Bluetooth speaker is a cheap but effective option with free shipping for those who have Amazon Prime. If you don't have prime, it will cost $6 to ship. Rated “Excellent” by PCMag, this durable speaker features an IP67 rating, ensuring it's dust-tight and fully waterproof. While a Bluetooth signal won’t travel underwater, the speaker can be subm...