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All the New Features and Changes in iOS 18.5

14May

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All the New Features and Changes in iOS 18.5

You can finally get rid of these stock contact photos in Mail. Credit: Khamosh Pathak Some software updates pack in a number of features and changes, while others fundamentally overhaul the experience of using the device in question. iOS 18.5 is neither: This is a minor update, but that's to be expected. WWDC is next month, where Apple will almost assuredly announce iOS 19.But iOS 18.5 isn't an empty update. Once you install it on your iPhone, you will notice some changes—and some of the changes you don't notice are the most important of all. Here's everything that's new in the latest iOS update:With iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Mail app. For some, the changes made the Mail app more organize...

Honda postpones $15B of electric vehicle investments in Ontario

14May

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Honda postpones $15B of electric vehicle investments in Ontario

A major international auto maker is postponing its plans to plough billions into an electric vehicle overhaul of its operations in Ontario, including a new battery plant, citing dipping demand. Honda Canada confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that it was pausing its Ontario plans by two years — stopping work on the battery plant, retooling its vehicle assembly facility and two battery part facilities.“Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada,” Honda said in a statement.“The company will continue to evaluate the timing and project progression as market conditions change.”Honda said the decision would not impact its existing Honda manufacturing facility in Alliston...

Carney’s cabinet: A quarter of the ministers chosen are from Quebec

13May

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Carney’s cabinet: A quarter of the ministers chosen are from Quebec

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his 28-member cabinet on Tuesday, featuring a blend of familiar figures and new faces from across the country. Quebec holds a strong presence in the new cabinet, with seven ministers hailing from the province — a region where the Liberals secured 44 of 78 seats in April’s election.Here’s a look at the seven cabinet ministers from Quebec, along with two of the 10 secretaries of state who also represent the province.François-Philippe Champagne, minister of finance and national revenue (returning member of cabinet)The MP for Saint-Maurice—Champlain in Quebec, he was named to the finance portfolio just before the election call. He served in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet since 2017, including as the industry minister and the minister of foreign affairs. St...

Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot issue

13May

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Bloc member who lost by 1 vote considers ‘all options’ after report of ballot issue

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 13, 2025 3:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bloc Québécois candidate for the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne says she’s evaluating her options after a judicial recount that saw her lose by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné’s statement comes as Elections Canada investigates a possible error involving an uncounted mail-in ballot from a Bloc voter in the Terrebonne riding.Voter Emmanuelle Bossé told Montreal media that she mailed in her ballot in early April using an addressed envelope provided by Elections Canada, but it was returned to ...

What Carney’s internal trade pick signals about hope for axing barriers – National

13May

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What Carney’s internal trade pick signals about hope for axing barriers – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected some familiar names for his cabinet, including veteran Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, who will be tasked with working to make interprovincial trade easier. Industry experts speaking to Global News say they are “encouraged” and “optimistic” for Canadian businesses and consumers alike as the trade war continues with the U.S., which will continue to pose serious challenges for the prime minister and his team.“This serious moment requires serious people,” Matthew Homes at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says in a statement.“As Prime Minister Carney’s new team hits the ground running, we expect them to bring all their skills together to achieve a united economic vision that delivers for every region of this country. We are encouraged by Prime Minister Carne...

Poilievre against separatism but says Alberta has ‘right to be frustrated’

13May

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Poilievre against separatism but says Alberta has ‘right to be frustrated’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he opposes Alberta separatism but added that Albertans have a “right to be frustrated” with Ottawa. Speaking to reporters Tuesday shortly after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new federal cabinet, Poilievre was asked whether he was willing to “publicly denounce Alberta separatism and the Alberta separatist movement.”“I’m against separation. I’m a born and raised Albertan. I love Canada. I think we need to unite this country,” he said.“Albertans have a lot of legitimate grievances. I mean, let’s be blunt.”Poilievre, who lost his long-held riding of Carleton in last month’s federal election, will be running again in Battle River—Crowfoot in Alberta in an upcoming byelection after party MP Damien Kurek announced his intention to resign the sea...

Steroids, protein powders causing rise in hip damage among urban youth: Experts

13May

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Steroids, protein powders causing rise in hip damage among urban youth: Experts

Group of orthopaedic experts have raised a serious public health concern, stating the misuse of steroids and unregulated protein powders is severely damaging the hips of young gym-going individuals in their 20s. This warning came during the `Delhi Hip 360` conference held in the national capital, where orthopaedic specialists highlighted the alarming rise in cases of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) and early hip degeneration in youth, conditions traditionally seen in older adults. Dr L Tomar, the organising chairman of the conference, said, "We are observing a significant surge in hip-related complaints among young patients in recent years. Every week in my OPD, I see two to three patients under the age of 30, many in their early 20s, complaining of persistent hip pain." "Investigations often ...

Carney to unveil cabinet, with more than half expected to be new faces – National

13May

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Carney to unveil cabinet, with more than half expected to be new faces – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to reveal his new cabinet in an overhaul that is expected to see a slate of senior and junior ministers, with more than 50 per cent of the MPs expected to be first-timers, sources tell Global News. Carney and his ministers will arrive at Rideau Hall Tuesday morning, with the ceremony to begin at 10:30 a.m. eastern.The cabinet, according to sources, will be separated into two groups.The first group will be made up of fewer than 30 senior ministers, holding portfolios including foreign affairs, defence and the minister poised to lead negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.The second cabinet group will consist of up to 10 junior ministers, roles the government plans to call “secretaries of state” but which in the past have been fo...

Taylor Swift subpoenaed in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal battle – National

13May

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Taylor Swift subpoenaed in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal battle – National

Taylor Swift could potentially be taking the stand in the legal battle between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Swift, who is close friends with Lively, had been mentioned in connection with the ongoing legal case between the co-stars when text exchanges were revealed that included her name in Baldoni’s US$400-million defamation countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds in January.On May 9, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman issued a subpoena to Swift in the lawsuit involving the 2024 film It Ends With Us.A spokesperson for Swift said the attempt to subpoena the pop star as a witness in the case is “designed” to use Swift’s “name to draw public interest.”Swift’s team told NBC News she wouldn’t have any information relevant to the legal dispute and shoul...

Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge

13May

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Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge

After teasing the device in January at Unpacked 2025, Samsung is ready to make the Galaxy S25 Edge official. The company revealed latest device in the S25 series during a special Monday night event. While there are many similarities between the Edge and the other S25 devices, what makes this particular model stand out from the rest is how slim it is: The S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thick, 1.4mm thinner than the standard S25, and Samsung's thinnest phone yet. Everything Samsung revealed about the S25 EdgeJust like the rest of the S25 phones, the new Galaxy S25 Edge is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. That SoC (system on a chip) brings a number of improvements to the entire S25. According to Qualcomm, that includes a 45% boost in performance, and a 44% better power effi...