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‘The body is reality’: Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg on mortality and making movies – National

3May

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‘The body is reality’: Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg on mortality and making movies – National

For nearly his entire career, David Cronenberg has been considered a trailblazer of the ‘body horror’ subgenre — and it’s easy to see why.The renowned Canadian filmmaker is behind Scanners, Videodrome and the 1986 remake of The Fly — just some of the highly influential sci-fi and horror classics he’s made throughout the decades. Many of the films share a focus on disturbing and graphic violations of the human body.Yet the 82-year-old Torontonian has only reluctantly accepted that title — or allowed others to connect the phrase ‘body horror’ to his films.“I’ve never used that term to describe my own work,” Cronenberg says in an interview with Global National’s Eric Sorensen. “But it has stuck, and I’m stuck with it.”Personal connectionsFor the average moviegoer, Cronenberg’s latest work, Th...

Majority of Canadians say misinformation affected federal election: poll – National

3May

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Majority of Canadians say misinformation affected federal election: poll – National

More than three quarters of Canadians believe misinformation had an impact on the outcome of the federal election, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major impact on the election.Almost a third (32 per cent) said it had a moderate impact, while 26 per cent said it had a minor impact on the election’s outcome.Only nine per cent of Canadians said misinformation had no impact on the election at all.The poll, which was conducted online and can’t be assigned a margin of error, suggests that people in Alberta were the most likely to think misinformation affected the election, at 86 per cent. Story continues below advertisement ...

These Are the Biggest Skywatching Events in May

3May

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These Are the Biggest Skywatching Events in May

May's sky watching calendar includes planetary viewing, prime stargazing, and a meteor shower peak, so you have plenty of reasons to head outside and look up this month. Here's what's coming to the night sky. May 3: Mars and MoonThe first quarter moon this month will appear right next to Mars on the evening of May 3. Look toward the western sky in the first half of the night. You may also be able to see the Beehive Cluster (Messier 44), a cluster of 1,000 stars that's around 600 light years away, lit up by the glow of the Red Planet. May 5: Eta Aquarid peakThe Eta Aquarid meteor shower has been active since mid-April, but it will peak on the night of May 5–6. This event results from the Earth passing through debris left behind by Halley's Comet (which is also responsible for the Orionids i...

Hidden virus found common in pneumonia-causing bacteria: Study

3May

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Hidden virus found common in pneumonia-causing bacteria: Study

A virus long dismissed as a scientific oddity has been found hiding in plain sight, and it may help fight dangerous bacteria, according to a study. The study focussed on bacteriophages (phages) -- viruses that infect bacteria and come in many forms. In particular, researchers investigated telomere phages -- a type of phage that until now was considered a ‘curiosity’. These viruses aren`t just passive passengers as they may actually help good bacteria wipe out neighbouring bad ones, Xinhua news agency reported. Previous studies decoded only their unique DNA replication mechanism. The new study, published in Science Advances, discovered that bacteria carrying telomere phages produce toxins that kill off rival bacteria. Researchers from Monash University, Australia discovered that telomer...

Why some ‘frustrated’ NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election – National

3May

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Why some ‘frustrated’ NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election – National

As Liberal red and Conservative blue swept across the country in Canada’s federal election earlier this week, NDP orange dwindled. While many voters who left the party turned to the Liberals, many others flipped to the Conservatives — with affordability being among the key factors.In Monday’s federal election, the Liberals are projected to have won 168 seats — enough to form a minority government — and the Conservatives sit at 144.But after winning 25 seats in the 2021 election, the NDP plummeted to just seven seats with their leader, Jagmeet Singh, among those who lost re-election.And in ridings that flipped blue, union workers appear to have played a key role.“What you’re seeing happening is this shift of people who are union workers who typically in the past might have gone NDP or Libe...

Integrating mental health support in cancer care important: Study

3May

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Integrating mental health support in cancer care important: Study

Integrating mental health support in cancer care is important and will boost the health of both survivors and caregivers, according to a new study by oncologists at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. The study, published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, sheds light on the critical yet under-recognised psychological struggles faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers. More than affecting physical health, a cancer diagnosis raises fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and depression -- all of which can profoundly affect the quality of life not only for patients but also for caregivers. “We advocate for integrating mental health care into routine oncology services, expanding access to psycho-oncology, and recognising caregivers` needs,” corresponding a...

House Arrest: Ajaz Khan receives flak for making women enact s*x positions

3May

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House Arrest: Ajaz Khan receives flak for making women enact s*x positions

Television actor and former Bigg Boss 7 contestant Ajaz Khan, who has courted several controversies over the years, gets a fresh one to his name, courtesy of the OTT show House Arrest. Ajaz, who is the host, is facing flak for making female contestants enact s*x positions in the name of entertainment. Maharashtra BJP Mahila Morcha president Chitra Wagh has demanded a ban on the reality series, calling it "nothing but the epitome of vulgarity." An advocate has also filed a complaint against him and the makers with the Delhi Police for the same. Chitra Wagh seeks a ban on House Arrest Chitra Wagh took to X and shared a snippet from House Arrest in which Ajaz engages contestants in inappropriate conversations and encourages them to act out suggestive scenes. She wrote, “ Stop giving a fre...

Lyft Silver Accounts Aim to Make Things Easier for Older Riders

2May

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Lyft Silver Accounts Aim to Make Things Easier for Older Riders

Rideshare services are convenient, but accessing them can prove a challenge to less tech-savvy potential passengers, particularly older adults. But companies are introducing changes that make their services easier for these groups to access. Lyft Silver is a new account type that, like Women+ Connect (aimed at women and nonbinary passengers), makes it simpler and safer to hail a ride and get support when needed. Lyft Silver has several features to make rideshare services more accessible to older adults. With a Lyft Silver account, users will see a redesigned version of the app with larger fonts and simpler navigation. The app will prioritize matching Lyft Silver users with vehicles that are easy to get into and out of, and allow them to share real-time ride details with trusted contacts. L...

Diddy rejects last-minute plea deal, pleads not guilty ahead of sex trafficking trial – National

2May

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Diddy rejects last-minute plea deal, pleads not guilty ahead of sex trafficking trial – National

Sean “Diddy” Combs rejected a plea deal from federal prosecutors at a hearing on Thursday in his sex trafficking case, which is set to begin on May 5. After asking Diddy to confirm if he was of sound mind and not on any drugs, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who is overseeing his trial in New York, asked the rapper about the plea deal.“Have you rejected the government’s offer?” Subramanian asked him, according to NBC News.“Yes, your honour,” Diddy replied.Maurene Comey, a prosecutor with the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office, said the rejected deal would have allowed for reduced prison time, but other details of the deal were not shared.Diddy has previously pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. If he’s convicted on...

Conservative MP will resign Alberta riding so Poilievre can run again

2May

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Conservative MP will resign Alberta riding so Poilievre can run again

A newly re-elected Conservative member of Parliament is resigning his Alberta seat to allow Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run again, the party announced Friday. Poilievre lost his long-held seat in the Ottawa riding of Carleton in Monday’s federal election, leaving the Conservatives without a leader in the House of Commons despite forming the largest official Opposition in Canada’s history.The resignation of Battle River-Crowfoot MP-elect Damien Kurek, who has held the seat since 2019, will allow Poilievre to run in a future by-election.“Pierre Poilievre just finished a remarkable national campaign that received the highest vote share since 1988,” Kurek said in a statement issued by the party.“An unstoppable movement has grown under his leadership, and I know we need Pierre fight...