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Scientists have found a new type of diabetes in babies under six months of age
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Scientists have found a new type of diabetes in babies under six months of age

An international team of scientists has discovered a new type of diabetes in babies, under six months of age.  Some babies develop diabetes before the age of six months. In over 85 per cent of cases, this is due to a genetic mutation in their DNA. Using advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a new model of stem cell research the team from the University of Exeter in the UK and Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) identified mutations in the TMEM167A gene -- responsible for a rare form of neonatal diabetes. They found that in six children with additional neurological disorders such as epilepsy and microcephaly there was alterations in the TMEM167A gene. "Finding the DNA changes that cause diabetes in babies gives us a unique way to find the genes that play key roles in making and secre...
Konkona Sen Sharma on striking work-life balance: `Not like I`ve perfected it`
Entertainment, Movies

Konkona Sen Sharma on striking work-life balance: `Not like I`ve perfected it`

Achieving a harmonious work-life balance is tough but can be overcome through conversations, a bit of protest and adjusting, says actor Konkona Sen Sharma. Konkona, who has been in the movie industry for over two-decades, now plays the lead in the upcoming series Search: The Naina Murder Case, the actor plays the role of a working mother, who constantly strives for a work-life balance. In real life, the actor said she has been very lucky to have had directors and producers who`ve been supportive. "I know how the industry works, and that I`m not going to actually get away with very short working hours. The kind of projects I do are small or medium budget, so I have to plan my life accordingly, whether it`s (with) my son, my father, my mom, or someone who`s come down to help me out because ...
Almost 1 bn people in low, middle-income nations live with avoidable vision loss
Health

Almost 1 bn people in low, middle-income nations live with avoidable vision loss

Nearly 1 billion people in low-and middle-income countries are living with avoidable vision loss, according to a new report on World Sight Day on Thursday, October 9.   The report by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) showed that most of this can be solved with some of the cheapest interventions: cataract surgery and glasses. IAPB works closely with the United Nations to work for eye care. The report, launched during the UN General Assembly, showed how India can benefit from prioritising eye health, urging everyone to love their eyes by getting an eye test. It noted that around 70 crore people in India are living with preventable sight loss, which affects employment, education, income and caregiving responsibilities. It suggested six simple, cost-effective ...
Walmart ‘Deals’ Sale Is Its Answer to Prime Day
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Walmart ‘Deals’ Sale Is Its Answer to Prime Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promotion, aka October Prime Day, might be over, but the deals continue from Walmart and other competitors. This whole week, Walmart is running its own Prime Day-esque promotion, simply called Deals, and there's some good news for those of you who balk at the idea of paying for a membership to take advantage of a sale—it's free to everyone.The best Walmart Deals right now ...
Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed by judge
Entertainment, Movies

Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed by judge

A United States federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the record company of defamation over its distribution and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. District Judge Jeannette Vargas dismissed the suit after she said Lamar’s Not Like Us was a “nonactionable opinion” that is not considered defamatory.The feud between two of hip-hop’s biggest stars erupted in the spring of 2024, with the pair trading a series of tracks that culminated in Lamar landing the “metaphorical killing blow” with his megahit that May, Vargas said in her written opinion Thursday.“The fact that the Recording was made in the midst of a rap battle is essential to assessing its impact on a reasonable listener,” Vargas wrote. “Even apparent s...
Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats
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Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The price of oil plummeted more than US$2 per barrel on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to greatly increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The price of the benchmark West Texas Crude sank over 4 per cent to US$58.90 per barrel, while the price of Brent crude dropped almost 4 per cent to US$62.73 per barrel and western Canada select slid by about 3 per cent to US$48.68 per barrel. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Global stock markets plunged on Friday after Trump, who is upset over new restrictions China has plac...
GOT spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer out
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GOT spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer out

HBO has released the official teaser for the original half-hour drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms during a panel at New York Comic Con. From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centred on the adventures of an unexpected duo. The six-episode season debuts on Monday, January 19, at 8:30 AM IST on JioHotstar, with new episodes airing on subsequent Mondays. About A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows Ser Duncan the Tall, also known as Dunk, and his young squire, Egg. Set nearly 100 years before Game of Thrones and a century after House of the Dragon, this upcoming spin-off explores Dunk and Egg’s journey through Westeros. The trailer showcases the thrilling journey of Ser Dunc...
Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional, mental well-being
Health

Mental Health Day: JP Nadda calls for prioritising emotional, mental well-being

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday urged the need to prioritise our emotional and mental well-being and to open conversation about mental health.  World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. “Today, we observe World Mental Health Day, which reminds us to prioritise our emotional and mental well-being. This day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about mental health,” Nadda said, in a post shared on the social media platform X. Based on this year`s theme, the Health Minister urged boosting mental health in times of humanitarian emergencies. He also called for increasing timely access to mental health services for all people. “This...
‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on emissions cap
Politics

‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on emissions cap

By Nick Murray The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 2:10 pm Updated October 10, 2025 3:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says the fate of the emissions cap on oil and gas producers depends on other efforts to lower emissions. Carney’s comment, coming in response to a question from a reporter at an event in Ottawa today, appears to be a shift from his stance before the election, when he committed to keeping the emissions cap in pl...
Carney defends paying more than half a million a year to CEO appointees – National
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Carney defends paying more than half a million a year to CEO appointees – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2025 2:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of two new government offices annual salaries that are higher than those of his own cabinet ministers. Douglas Guzman, the head of a new defence procurement office, and Dawn Farrell, the head of the new Major Projects Office, will each make more than $577,000 a year — not counting performance pay. 1:00 Sectoral trade deals with U.S. w...