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Spencer Pratt dismisses need for endorsements following Trump’s support – National
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Spencer Pratt dismisses need for endorsements following Trump’s support – National

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt said he’s not looking for anyone’s endorsement as he continues his bid for Los Angeles mayor ahead of the June 2 election. “I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected,” Pratt told NBC News on Thursday. “People keep forgetting it’s Democratic moms that do not feel safe that are putting me in office in five days.”Pratt’s comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he’d like to see Pratt “do well” in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign.“I’d like to see him do well, he’s a character. I don’t know him. I assume he probably supports me. I heard he does. I heard he’s a big MAGA person. He’s doing well,” Trump told reporters.Trump went on to discuss his thoughts on “rigged” ballots in California. Stor...
Zac Efron to headline, executive produce ‘Angel Heart’ series
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Zac Efron to headline, executive produce ‘Angel Heart’ series

Hollywood actor Zac Efron is set to star in and executive produce the upcoming ‘Angel Heart’ series. The one-hour drama show, written and executive produced by ‘Black Rabbit’ creator Zach Baylin, is based on the 1978 horror novel ‘Falling Angel’, which was adapted into the 1987 Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro movie ‘Angel Heart’, as well as the book’s sequel ‘Angel’s Inferno’, reports ‘Variety’. The logline reads, “A down-and-out NYC paparazzi, who makes his living finding and photographing people who don’t want to be found, is hired by a mysterious man to find a missing woman. But the deeper he digs to find her, the more it looks like a group of powerful elites, and maybe something supernatural, are covering up the disappearance”. ‘Angel Heart’ is executive produced by Marc Toberoff, ...
Hip replacement surgeries rise by 40 per cent among younger Indians post-COVID:
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Hip replacement surgeries rise by 40 per cent among younger Indians post-COVID:

Orthopaedic experts on Sunday raised concerns over a sharp rise in hip arthritis and avascular necrosis (AVN) cases among younger and middle-aged Indians in the post-COVID period, warning that severe hip damage linked to steroid use during the pandemic is driving a surge in total hip replacement surgeries across the country.  Speaking at the 2nd Delhi HIP 360 Conference here, leading orthopaedic specialists said hospitals are witnessing a growing number of patients in their 30s and 40s suffering from advanced hip joint damage, stiffness, limping, and difficulty in walking. The conference was organised by the Delhi Orthopaedic Association in association with the Indian Arthroplasty Association and brought together orthopaedic surgeons, arthroplasty specialists, fellows, and residents from...
10 Hacks Every Claude User Should Know
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10 Hacks Every Claude User Should Know

Claude is one of the AI platforms at the forefront of the generative AI revolution: It has become the go-to AI of choice for many coders, and is leading the push into agentic AI that can take actions for users, too. It's also really simple to use, and even opens up with a warm and familiar greeting ("back at it" when I last loaded it). However you use Claude, there are also numerous features and tools worth knowing about that can help you dive deeper into the AI's capabilities. Whether it's getting Claude to rummage through your emails, adjusting the style that Claude responds in, or putting Claude to work in your web browser, there is plenty to explore outside of the core prompt box. Connect Claude to Gmail to help manage your inboxConnectors enable Claude to attach itself to other a...
"Always done everything together": Sisters unable to walk get surgery together
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"Always done everything together": Sisters unable to walk get surgery together

In a unique case, two sisters aged 76 and 74 underwent simultaneous knee replacement surgery at a Mumbai hospital, and were able to walk within 24 hours of the procedure.  The surgeries were performed by Dr Mudit Khanna, who is the consultant joint replacement surgeon, at Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central, with both women showing rapid recovery despite their age. The sisters had been struggling with knee pain for years—one for nearly a decade, while the other developed symptoms more recently. As their condition began to affect daily activities and mobility, they were advised Total Knee Replacement (TKR) — a procedure in which damaged knee joints are replaced with artificial implants to relieve pain and restore movement. Their decision to undergo surgery together is what set this case a...
Keanu Reeves asks for ‘mercy’ for director Carl Rinsch in Netflix fraud case – National
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Keanu Reeves asks for ‘mercy’ for director Carl Rinsch in Netflix fraud case – National

Keanu Reeves is asking for a judge to consider “leniency and mercy” for director Carl Rinsch, who was found guilty of defrauding Netflix out of US$11 million for a show that never materialized. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan said that Rinsch used the money for lavish purchases, including a Ferrari, several Rolls-Royces and luxury bedding. He is now facing years in prison ahead of his sentencing on June 29.In a letter to Judge Jed Rakoff, obtained by Deadline, Reeves asked that Rinsch’s sentence “be tempered with measures of leniency and mercy as well as justice.”“I have known Carl for about fifteen years. He directed me in a film titled 47 Ronin in 2011, and we stayed in touch after production, later becoming friends,” the 61-year-old Canadian actor wrote. “I attended his wedding ...
The Pyramid Scheme trailer promises a thrilling tale of ambition, greed and deception
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The Pyramid Scheme trailer promises a thrilling tale of ambition, greed and deception

Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the intriguing trailer of its upcoming Original series, The Pyramid Scheme, a compelling drama that explores the dangerous allure of quick money, ambition, and fraudulent pyramid schemes. Starring Paramvir Singh Cheema and Ranvir Shorey, the series explores how ordinary people get trapped in the promise of quick wealth and success, only to discover the heavy price hidden beneath the glitter. The Pyramid Scheme trailer The trailer for The Pyramid Scheme opens into a world of flashy wealth and big promises of changing your kismat (destiny) in merely six months. We are introduced to Goldy (played by Paramvir Singh Cheema) and Manoj Srivastava (portrayed by Ranvir Shorey), two men with different aspirations, pulled into ...
I Used Garmin’s Heart Rate Monitor to Measure My ‘Running Economy,’ and Here’s What I Learned
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I Used Garmin’s Heart Rate Monitor to Measure My ‘Running Economy,’ and Here’s What I Learned

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've been eyeing the Garmin Forerunner 970, you may be drawn to two of its buzz-worthy features: running economy and step speed loss. But there's a catch: You can't access either metric without purchasing a compatible Garmin accessory like the HRM-600 heart rate monitor, which will run you $170. Is this extra training insight worth the additional investment? To find out, I've been wearing one on my runs for the past several weeks, including a half-marathon race in early May. Here's what I've learned about myself, and what you need to know before buying an accessory to get the most out of your running data. ...
Doctor finds woman dealing with “just another painful period” had endometriosis
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Doctor finds woman dealing with “just another painful period” had endometriosis

A concerning spike in Indian endometriosis cases among women who are in the age group of 25 to 30 years is now raising concerns about reproductive health and fertility in younger women. Earlier considered more common in women in their early 30s, the condition is now being diagnosed increasingly in younger age groups. Modern lifestyle patterns include sedentary routines, a lack of regular physical activity, higher consumption of junk and processed foods, irregular sleep cycles, and hormonal imbalances. These factors can affect ovarian function and menstrual health, potentially increasing the risk of developing endometriosis. One such case is that of a 25-year-old Mumbai woman, a working professional who has always led a busy life, but started facing difficulties with her health. In 2024, s...
Liberals say they can’t ‘reject’ rules tripling streamers’ contributions – National
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Liberals say they can’t ‘reject’ rules tripling streamers’ contributions – National

The Conservatives called on the Liberals Thursday to “reject” the CRTC’s recent decision tripling streamers’ financial contributions, but the government says it doesn’t have that power. The broadcast regulator said last week large online streaming services must contribute 15 per cent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.Conservative MP Rachael Thomas put forward a motion in the House of Commons calling on cabinet to use its powers under the Broadcasting Act to reject that increase.The motion says the cost will “be passed on to consumers who are already struggling with the rising cost of living,” will discourage investment in Canada and will act as a trade irritant with the United States.But Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, replied that the ...