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Thane docs save 97-year-old woman suffering from troubling bowel movements
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Thane docs save 97-year-old woman suffering from troubling bowel movements

Doctors in Thane have successfully treated a 97-year-old woman for a high-risk lower intestinal obstruction, highlighting the importance of timely intervention even in old age. The woman came to the hospital with symptoms including blood in stools, altered bowel habits, and a persistent sensation of incomplete evacuation. While these symptoms had been present for some time, they were initially overlooked, leading to a delay in diagnosis. On evaluation at KIMS Hospitals in Thane, clinical examination done by Dr Saneya Pandrowala raised suspicion of a rectosigmoid lesion. Further investigations confirmed the severity of the condition. MRI imaging revealed wall thickening at the rectosigmoid junction, while sigmoidoscopy identified a significantly narrowed segment with a partially obstructi...
This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket-Sized Linux PC
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This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket-Sized Linux PC

Flipper Devices, the company behind the semi-infamous Flipper Zero "hacking" multi-tool, is developing a Linux-powered mini-PC with the goal of creating a "truly open hardware platform." The Flipper One is described as a pocket-sized ARM device for high-performance computing, IP networking, and on-device AI use. The device is in development, so there is no price or release date as yet. The Flipper One is being built on a Rockchip RK3576 processor and the modular design means it can be expanded. "Flipper Zero taught us how much you can do with a tightly scoped, open product and a community that pushes it further than you can. Flipper One is what happens when we apply the same approach to a much bigger problem—building a fully open ARM Linux device that doesn't go obsolete the moment it ship...
Bruce Springsteen says Colbert was cancelled because Trump ‘can’t take a joke’ – National
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Bruce Springsteen says Colbert was cancelled because Trump ‘can’t take a joke’ – National

Bruce Springsteen took the stage at Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show on Wednesday and shared his thoughts on the show coming to an end this week while referencing U.S. President Donald Trump. The Born in the USA singer performed Streets of Minneapolis, his anti-ICE protest song that was released in January after the deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.Before performing the song, Springsteen spoke about the decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which will air its final episode on Thursday. 0:56 Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous’ during UK concert ...
Nidhi Shah opens up about unlearning TV acting for OTT debut
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Nidhi Shah opens up about unlearning TV acting for OTT debut

After becoming a household name with her role as Kinjal in the hit TV show Anupamaa, actress Nidhi Shah is now stepping into the OTT world with Sapne Vs Everyone. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actress opened up about unlearning television acting techniques, understanding her emotionally layered character Vedha, and working closely with director Ambrish Verma to shape her performance. Talking about the transition from television to OTT, Nidhi admitted that it took her time to adapt to the new style of acting. “I was playing a very famous character named Kinjal. And in that, I was portraying this character who is a housewife. Someone who's ambitious too. And also someone who is a married woman with kids and all. The transition took some time for me in terms of performance,” she shar...
Strava Just Overhauled Its Strength Activity Experience, and It Looks Like a Major Upgrade
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Strava Just Overhauled Its Strength Activity Experience, and It Looks Like a Major Upgrade

Credit: Image courtesy of Strava. Strava announced today a complete overhaul of its strength training experience. It's one of the bigger gym-based updates I've seen from the app—the new features include 14 partner integrations, a dedicated workout log, auto-populated muscle maps, and five new strength-specific shareables. According to Strava, the update is rolling out globally in the coming weeks, so you should be able to try all of these new goodies soon.For anyone who has ever wished Strava treated their weight training with even a fraction of the seriousness it gives to runs and rides, the update certainly looks promising. Whether it fully delivers on its potential is a question that will require some testing to answer, given that most stren...
U.S. streaming industry slams CRTC rules for Canadian content investment – National
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U.S. streaming industry slams CRTC rules for Canadian content investment – National

The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country has required for decades. The groups are reacting after Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, said Thursday large TV streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.That’s three times the initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.The CRTC made the decisions as part of its implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which the United States has identified as a trade irritant ahead of negotiations with Canada...
First teaser promises another twisted superhero saga
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First teaser promises another twisted superhero saga

After seven years of intriguing plots, jaw-dropping action and unfiltered superhero satire, The Boys dropped its curtains with the Season 5 finale. But there’s still more left to explore in the Vought Cinematic Universe. Prime Video has unveiled the first look of Vought Rising, the much-awaited prequel set in the universe of The Boys. Starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, the series explores the dark origins of Vought International in the 1950s and promises another twisted chapter from the hit franchise ahead of its 2027 premiere. Vought Rising first look out Prime Video today revealed the first look at Vought Rising, the highly anticipated new series set within the world of the multi-Emmy Award-winning global phenomenon, The Boys, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash. The electrifying tease...
Apple’s New AI-Powered Accessibility Features Could Change the Way You Use Your iPhone
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Apple’s New AI-Powered Accessibility Features Could Change the Way You Use Your iPhone

In all likelihood, Apple won't acknowledge iOS 27's existence until WWDC 2026, but that doesn't mean the company is saving all its iOS 27 announcements until then. On Tuesday, Apple published a press release announcing a slew of new accessibility features coming "later this year." While Apple didn't specify, that almost assuredly means they will arrive with iOS 27. Apple does have a good track record when it comes to accessibility features, and it usually announces a slate of new accessibility updates ahead of WWDC. But this year feels a bit different: While these features will indeed likely benefit users with limitations or special needs, Apple also advertises them as "powered by Apple Intelligence." This is almost certainly the company's way of signaling to the tech community (as well as...
Trump calls Stephen Colbert ‘no talent’ as he signs off final ‘Late Show’ – National
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Trump calls Stephen Colbert ‘no talent’ as he signs off final ‘Late Show’ – National

U.S. President Donald Trump called late-night host Stephen Colbert “no talent” after the final broadcast of The Late Show aired on Thursday night. “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday night. “No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”In a followup post on Friday, Trump said Colbert’s “firing from CBS was the ‘Beginning of the End’ for untalented, nasty, highly overpaid, not funny, and very poorly rated Late Television Hosts.”“Others, of even less talent, to soon follow. May they all Rest in Peace,” Trump added. ...
Silent complications in sickle cell children: AIIMS Bhopal study raises alarm
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Silent complications in sickle cell children: AIIMS Bhopal study raises alarm

A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hidden heart, kidney and sleep-related complications in a large number of patients. The study was conducted on Thursday by the Department of Pediatrics`s Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, and has been published in the journal International Pediatric Nephrology. The research was carried out by Dr. Harshitha S. under the guidance of Dr. Girish Chandra Bhatt. Researchers studied children with sickle cell disease to understand the impact of the illness on blood pressure, sleep, heart health and kidney function. The findings are especially important for ...