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The key signs of autism in women — and why girls so often slip through the cracks

2Apr

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The key signs of autism in women — and why girls so often slip through the cracks

Autism has never been so widely discussed as it has in 2025. Diagnoses are on the rise, thanks in large part to an increased awareness, and numerous celebrities have shared their experience with the condition.But, even now, half of the world’s population is still being overlooked when it comes to the understanding of symptoms and the rate of diagnosis. Gender bias in medicine means that much of the general understanding of autism is skewed towards its presentation in men, leading many women with autism to fly under the radar.“For too long, autism has been predominantly understood through a male-centric lens, with stereotypes and diagnostic criteria shaped by how it typically presents in boys,” says Leanne Cooper-Brown, Neurodevelopment Lead at Clinical Partners. “As a result, many women, g...

Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ – National

2Apr

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Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ – National

Canada is bracing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs as a trade war launched by President Donald Trump continues to dominate the federal election campaign. Trump has pledged to unveil on Wednesday so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries on what he has dubbed as “Liberation Day.”It’s not yet clear what the specifics are of his new trade policy and whether Canada will be included, or what the levels of tariffs could be.“The president will be addressing the decades of unfair trade practices that have ripped our country off and American workers off,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday in previewing Trump’s announcement, while declining to offer any further details.Wednesday also marks the deadline for Trump’s temporary exemption of auto parts and other goods ...

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, says he’s going deaf, blind – National

2Apr

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Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, says he’s going deaf, blind – National

Roger Daltrey says he’s feeling the march of time, revealing to a concert audience that he’s going deaf and blind. The frontman for The Who opened up at a gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall recently, telling fans that he’s losing his sight and hearing.“The joys of getting old mean you go deaf,” Daltrey said at a concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust last Thursday, reports Sky News. “I also now have got the joy of going blind.”“Fortunately I still have my voice, because then I’ll have a full Tommy,” the 81-year-old continued, referencing the fictitious Tommy Walker from the band’s 1969 album-turned-rock opera Tommy, who is deaf, mute and blind.Daltrey has been a longstanding patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and has spearheaded the Royal Albert Hall concerts since they began in 2000, raising...

Challenges in quality care forced sister to start `home` for specially abled

2Apr

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Challenges in quality care forced sister to start `home` for specially abled

When Bobby Ramani`s brother was diagnosed with autism, she had realised he would have special needs and would need teachers who could help him. Her search for good schools in Lucknow that could support the growth and education of her brother led to the idea of establishing `I Support Foundation (ISF)` in 2014. "My journey into this field was deeply personal--growing up with a differently-abled brother made me realize the challenges faced by children with special needs and their families. The idea of `I Support Foundation` (ISF) was born from my personal journey and the challenges I faced while seeking quality care for my brother. Nine years ago, while working in the corporate sector, I wanted to enroll him in a specialized school that could provide the right support and intervention. How...

Shabana Azmi on Dabba Cartel`s success: ‘Women usually play the victim or…`

2Apr

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Shabana Azmi on Dabba Cartel`s success: ‘Women usually play the victim or…`

Rich praise has been a frequent feature in Shabana Azmi’s career. It’s not surprising then that the actor’s latest release, Dabba Cartel, continues to be appreciated over a month after it began streaming. “The response I’m personally receiving is overwhelming,” she exclaims. With Dabba Cartel, director Hitesh Bhatia has given us an unusual crime drama where five women—portrayed by Azmi, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey and Anjali Anand—ingeniously run a drug cartel under the guise of a food delivery service. Azmi shares, “The answer to its success lies in its writing. Plus, the director was clear in his vision. Also, a special thumbs up to Shibani [Akhtar, creator] who didn’t ask for favours just because she is Farhan’s [Akhtar, producer] wife.” Tell her it’s being referred to as ...

Canada election debates will see these 5 party leaders participate – National

2Apr

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Canada election debates will see these 5 party leaders participate – National

The five leading federal political parties have qualified to participate in the upcoming leaders’ debates for this month’s general election. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault will face off in the French-language debate on April 16 and the English-language debate on April 17.The independent Leaders’ Debates Commission said Tuesday the Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, Bloc Quebecois and Green parties each met two of the three criteria set shortly after the election was called last month.The People’s Party of Canada only met one of those criteria — that a party must have candidates nominated in at least 90 per cent of all fede...

NDP sees Edmonton as a ‘New Democrat’ city, aims to win more seats in Alberta’s capital

2Apr

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NDP sees Edmonton as a ‘New Democrat’ city, aims to win more seats in Alberta’s capital

When Albertans cast their ballots in this spring’s federal election, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wants voters in the traditionally conservative-leaning province to believe his party has the best chance at competing against the Conservative Party of Canada, which at dissolution held 30 of 34 seats in Alberta. Singh was speaking at a campaign rally at a community centre in the Edmonton Centre riding on Tuesday, where he promised that if the NDP form government, he would protect Canada’s public health-care system by banning American companies from buying Canadian health-care facilities and broadly taking steps to prevent the emergence of for-profit care in the country.Singh expressed optimism about his party’s prospects in Alberta this election, reminding attendees of how the NDP pulled off an u...

What is padel, what are the rules and where you can play in London?

1Apr

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What is padel, what are the rules and where you can play in London?

The padel revolution sweeping London and beyond shows no sign of slowing down, with Jason Manford partnering with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to introduce the game to more children.The comedian announced this week he was promoting the sport with Pro Am Padel Tour and as well as the LTA to develop youth interest and engagement.“We joined as official strategic partner to organise and host whole-day community-led sessions aimed at increasing padel’s accessibility, visibility and diversity,” said a spokesman. Steve Yeardley, LTA Padel Manager, said: “The LTA is delighted to be partnering with the Pro Am Padel Tour to deliver community days, with the ambition of opening up padel across Britain. “Working alongside the Pro Am Padel Tour and Jason Manford, we have an ambition to make padel m...

Intimate partner violence survivors sue feds over stalled cases, delays – National

1Apr

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Intimate partner violence survivors sue feds over stalled cases, delays – National

Survivors of intimate partner violence are suing the federal government, claiming their Charter rights have been violated due to backlogs in the court system allowing abusers to walk free without having to go to trial. The statement of claim filed in the Federal Court of Canada on Monday alleges the plaintiffs have been denied justice by the government adhering to strict time limits on criminal proceedings set by a landmark 2016 Supreme Court of Canada ruling.Although the s0-called Jordan ruling was meant to protect the constitutional right of defendants to be tried within a reasonable timeframe, survivors and lawyers behind the lawsuit claim abusers have taken advantage of the time limits and gone on to abuse their partners again.“We have a crisis,” said Cait Alexander, a plaintiff and fo...

Conservatives oust candidate in Quebec, 2nd in a day

1Apr

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Conservatives oust candidate in Quebec, 2nd in a day

The Conservative Party has dropped a candidate from its roster of nominees in Quebec, the second person the party has ousted on the same day. Stefan Marquis, who was running for the Tories in the Quebec riding of Laurier – Sainte-Marie, said in a post on X he had received a call Tuesday morning from one of the party’s operations managers in the province and was told that he would no longer be the Conservatives’ candidate.“I was told without further note that ‘certain’ individuals within the party had consulted my recent posts on Twitter-X and deemed these sufficient reason to end our political collaboration,” Marquis wrote.Marquis did not elaborate what posts specifically were referenced but criticized the Conservatives for their decision, saying the party had “cut loose a devoted ally” wh...