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Alicia Silverstone to reprise her role in `Clueless` sequel series
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Alicia Silverstone to reprise her role in `Clueless` sequel series

Actress Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her star-making `Clueless` role in a sequel series for Peacock, reported People. `Clueless` is a 1995 coming-of-age teen comedy film written and directed by Amy Heckerling. It stars Alicia Silverstone with Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Dan Hedaya, and was produced by Scott Rudin and Robert Lawrence.  Taking to her Instagram handle, she wrote, "Totally buggin`... in the best way.". She posted alongside a still and a GIF from Clueless and a screenshot of news report. Plot details for the series are unknown, but reportedly that it is a follow-up to the movie. Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are writing with Jordan Weiss.  Amy Heckerling, who wrote and directed the film, is involved as an executive producer, a...
You Should Try Instagram’s New ‘Blend’ Feature for a Custom Reels Feed
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You Should Try Instagram’s New ‘Blend’ Feature for a Custom Reels Feed

Instagram has a new feature that curates custom Reels feeds for you and your friends. Blend, an invite-only option within individual or group chats, refreshes daily and suggests content based on participants' tastes. Spotify has a similar Blend feature that creates shared playlists—also updated daily—based on both listeners' tastes. Note that Instagram Blend, which is a mobile-only feature, is not yet available to all users, even if the icon appears in your chats. How to use Instagram BlendTo start a blend, you'll need to invite users via your individual or group chats. From Messages on the mobile app, open the one-on-one or group chat you want to create a blend with and tap the new Blend icon. Everyone in the chat will receive an invite—if at least one person accepts, a blend will be cr...
The New Pornographers band drummer charged with child porn possession
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The New Pornographers band drummer charged with child porn possession

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The drummer for the Canadian rock band The New Pornographers has been charged with possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in California said on Monday, April 7, deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were called to a business in the 73000 block of Dinah Shore Drive in Palm Desert.When deputies arrived, they spoke with an 11-year-old boy who said an adult man had recorded him on a cell phone while he was using the restroom.Two days later, on April 9, deputies received a second report at the same location. Get breaking National...
Need to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis of haemophilia: JP Nadda
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Need to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis of haemophilia: JP Nadda

Boosting awareness, early diagnosis, and improving access to care is crucial to fight haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in the country, said Union Minister JP Nadda on World Haemophilia Day on Thursday. World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on April 17 to raise awareness about bleeding disorders. The theme this year is: "Access for all: Women and Girls Bleed Too". Haemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly, even in minor injuries. “On #WorldHaemophiliaDay, let’s raise awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, promote early diagnosis, and improve access to care,” said Nadda, in a post on social media platform X. “This year’s theme -- “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too” -- urges us to recognise the unique challenges fa...
How to Make Peanut Butter in the Vitamix Ascent X5
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How to Make Peanut Butter in the Vitamix Ascent X5

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I typically hesitate to suggest making peanut butter in blenders, but the Vitamix Ascent X5 is the exception. It's the best blender I've ever tried, and you should definitely make nut butters with it. Not only is it the absolute fastest nut processor I’ve ever tested (under a minute in some cases), but the resulting peanut butter is incredibly smooth. Here’s how to make any nut butter in the Vitamix Ascent X5.How to use the nut butter function on the Vitamix1. Prepare the nuts, if neededI like to roast the nuts in the oven first, because I love the sweet, toasty flavor. To do it, spread out your nut of choice (I used walnut pieces today) on a baking sheet in a single layer, and put the sheet pan in a 350°F oven for...
Boy who couldn`t poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles
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Boy who couldn`t poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles

Every other week, we hear of people suffering from terminal diseases and that can often be difficult for many beyond the families to deal with, as they know of someone close who may have also suffered similarly.  Even as they stories come to light, there are others that give us hope as they are nothing short of medical expertise and in many cases miracles for the families, who were dealing with tough times. Here are some inspiring medical stories from the week: Boy who couldn`t poop finds reliefA two-year-old child suffering from a congenital condition that made him unable to pass stool naturally since birth has been successfully treated at a Mumbai hospital recently. The child, who had been solely dependent on daily enemas for over two years due to Hirschsprung’s disease, is now leading...
‘Tired trope’ of western separation ‘needs to stop,’ B.C. premier says
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‘Tired trope’ of western separation ‘needs to stop,’ B.C. premier says

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Talk of the western provinces separating from the rest of Canada is a “tired trope” that needs to stop, British Columbia Premier David Eby says. Eby told a news conference Thursday he doesn’t think there’s any credible threat to Canadian unity and accused people like former Reform Party leader Preston Manning of “seeking clicks and playing to a political base” that is disavowed by the vast majority of Canadians.“It is a tired trope. It is a waste of time, and it is an attack on the unity that we have right now as a country standing up to the Trump administration, for political, partisan gains,” Eby said, referring to Canada’s ongoing tariff fight with U.S. President Donald Trump.“I hate it...
`Mean Girls` star Lindsay Lohan set to to feature in `Count My Lies` series
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`Mean Girls` star Lindsay Lohan set to to feature in `Count My Lies` series

Actress Lindsay Lohan is all set to headline and executive produce `Count My Lies`, a drama in development at Hulu. The project, based on the recently published novel by Sophie Stava, comes from former `This Is Us` executive producers/co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, reported Deadline. Lohan is expected to play Violet. She executive produces alongside Aptaker, Berger and, Scott Morgan of The Walk-Up Company. Stava is a producer. 20th Television, part of Disney TV Studios, is the studio, as per the outlet. Lohan has been working in film since the late `90s, most notably in roles throughout her childhood and teen years in movies like The Parent Trap (1998), which marked her big-screen debut, as well as Freaky Friday (2003), Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004), Me...
Poilievre vows to end single-use plastic ban. Where do other parties stand? – National
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Poilievre vows to end single-use plastic ban. Where do other parties stand? – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2025 12:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to end the federal single-use plastic ban on items like straws and grocery bags if his party is elected. Poilievre campaigned in Montreal Friday morning, as he and other federal leaders returned to the campaign trail following the two national leaders’ debates Wednesday and Thursday.Liberal Leader Mark Carney is campaigning in Hamilton later in the day, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is also holding an event in Quebec.Poilievre says he would repeal the ba...
Advance polling is now open across Canada. What to know – National
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Advance polling is now open across Canada. What to know – National

Canadians can cast their votes in the federal election this weekend as advance polling starts Friday, Elections Canada says. Advance voting for the 45th federal general election will take place on Friday, April 18; Saturday, April 19; Sunday, April 20; and Monday, April 21.Polling stations will be open from 9 am to 9 pm local times on those days.The election itself is scheduled for April 28.“Unlike in some provincial and municipal elections, in federal elections, electors may only vote at their assigned polling station,” Elections Canada said in a statement.If you are unsure about where to vote, you can find out your polling station by visiting elections.ca and entering their postal code or by calling 1-800-463-6868. Story continues below advertisement If you ...