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Diddy trial: Witness testifies Combs dangled her from a high-rise balcony – National
4Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Diddy trial: Witness testifies Combs dangled her from a high-rise balcony – National

A graphic designer testified Wednesday that she was so traumatized after Sean “Diddy” Combs held her over a 17th-floor apartment balcony that she sometimes screamed in her sleep afterward. Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, 33, a friend of Combs’ former longtime girlfriend Cassie Ventura, said the 2016 assault at Ventura’s Los Angeles apartment caused a bruise on the back of her leg, along with back and neck pain. It also left her emotionally scarred, she told the jury.“I have night terrors and paranoia and I would scream in my sleep sometimes,” said Bongolan, a creative and marketing director who runs her own art agency.Her testimony came in the fourth week of evidence presentation by prosecutors as they seek to prove that Combs oversaw a racketeering organization composed of his employees and assoc...
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U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says – National
4Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says – National

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday defended the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs by claiming the United States “can’t fight a war” without domestic production of those materials. Lutnick made the comments while denying the immediate real-world implications that steep tariffs will have on U.S. manufacturing during testimony in front of the U.S. Senate appropriations committee that focused in part on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.“The big issue is, you can’t fight a war without steel and aluminum production in America,” Lutnick said during an exchange with Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, who was asking if he or Trump consulted with the Pentagon before raising those tariffs.“If you don’t have the ability to make your own steel and alu...
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Early exposure to pet dogs may lower kids` risk of eczema: Study
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Early exposure to pet dogs may lower kids` risk of eczema: Study

Early exposure to pet dogs may lower the risk of developing atopic eczema -- a condition characterised by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin -- among children who are genetically prone to the condition. Eczema is an itchy skin disorder caused by a combination of genetic and environmental effects, but little is known about how the two interact. The findings provide new insights into what could cause eczema in children and how environmental factors may influence genetic risk, experts say. The study did not look at the effect of dog exposure in the treatment of existing eczema, and experts caution that introducing a dog may make symptoms worse in some children. “We know that genetic make-up affects a child’s risk of developing eczema and previous studies have shown that owning a pet dog may be...
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I Tried Bing’s Free AI Video Generator, and It’s No Match for the Paid Options
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I Tried Bing’s Free AI Video Generator, and It’s No Match for the Paid Options

AI video generation is a rapidly developing field, with the likes of Google's Veo and OpenAI’s Sora constantly out-doing each other. We are approaching the time when it might be difficult to discern some AI generated video content from reality. But all those gains are limited to the top-tier paid services. To get access to Google’s flagship Veo 3 model (which can now generate dialogue), you need to fork over $250 a month. Until now, no one has really tried to make free AI video generation a thing, given just how resource intensive it is. But now, Microsoft's stepping up to the plate.Of all things, the Bing app is integrating a free video creator, that while limited, generates short videos for free using OpenAI’s Sora model. But is it worth your time? And how does it compare to Gemini’s Veo...
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Minister says his comments on Indigenous consultation ‘eroded’ trust – National
4Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Minister says his comments on Indigenous consultation ‘eroded’ trust – National

Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government’s duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects. Fraser said Tuesday that the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires consultation but does not amount to “a blanket veto power” over projects.Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Fraser said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called him Tuesday night to express her frustration with his comments, and he apologized.“Despite innocent intentions, I think my comments actually caused hurt and potentially eroded a very precarious trust that has been built up over many years to respect the rights of Indigenous people in this country,” Fraser said.“I’ve come into a position that I think is essential in ...
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"I`ve fallen in love with this woman": Kate Hudson to Mindy Kaling
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"I`ve fallen in love with this woman": Kate Hudson to Mindy Kaling

Kate Hudson, star and executive producer of Netflix`s basketball dramedy `Running Point,` has heaped praise on co-creator and fellow executive producer Mindy Kaling for her unwavering dedication to the show. According to Deadline, Hudson revealed that Kaling`s work ethic is truly inspiring, especially considering she sent in writing notes for the show just hours after giving birth to her third child in February 2024. At an FYC event for `Running Point,` Hudson gushed about Kaling`s brilliance and trustworthiness, and said, "I have to say, I`ve fallen in love with this woman... And she`s just not only so brilliant, but so trusting... she puts the best team together." Hudson recalled how Kaling participated in the show`s first table read via Zoom while pregnant and then sent notes an hour...
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Carney government faces 1st confidence vote with throne speech – National
4Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Carney government faces 1st confidence vote with throne speech – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 4, 2025 7:02 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal minority government’s first real test comes today as MPs are scheduled to vote on the government’s throne speech. The Liberals lost a vote Monday evening when opposition members successfully amended the speech to call on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the summer.Government whip Mark Gerretsen insisted nothing went wrong with that vote despite the Liberals losing it by a count of 166 to 164. ...
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Vaccination may help prevent hearing loss: Study
4Jun By No Comments
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Vaccination may help prevent hearing loss: Study

Vaccination may play a significant role in preventing hearing loss in children and adolescents, according to a study that identified 26 infectious pathogens that can potentially cause hearing loss. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by some degree of hearing loss. While it is often linked to ageing, a lesser known but significant cause is infections contracted during childhood and adolescence, many of which are preventable. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 60 per cent of childhood hearing loss could be prevented through public health measures such as vaccination against rubella and certain forms of meningitis. To probe further, a team of researchers, including from Université de Montréal in Canada conducted an in-depth review of the scientific literature. ...
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Hotel security says Diddy feared 2016 hotel assault video would ‘ruin him’ – National
4Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Hotel security says Diddy feared 2016 hotel assault video would ‘ruin him’ – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing details and video footage. Please read at your own discretion. Sean “Diddy” Combs told a former Los Angeles hotel guard it would ruin his career if a security video of the hip-hop mogul kicking and dragging his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 were made public, the security specialist testified Tuesday at Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial.Eddy Garcia, 33, testified to a jury that Combs made the comment repeatedly in March 2016, soon after the attack, as he tried to buy what he hoped was the only copy of the video.Prosecutors have made the footage from the Intercontinental Hotel a centrepiece of evidence against the Bad Boy Records founder, saying it supports the claims of three women, including Ventura, who allege Comb...
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Six Rumored iOS 26 Features I’m Actually Excited About
4Jun By No Comments
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Six Rumored iOS 26 Features I’m Actually Excited About

I didn't think I'd be talking about iOS 26 before the year 2032, but here we are. At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely announce the latest update for iPhones, complete with new features and a fresh naming scheme. We won't know for sure what Apple is planning until they officially announce it, but there's reason to believe some leaks and rumors are accurate. I've been following those leaks and rumors closely as they've trickled in, and have a good sense of what to expect with iOS 26. Not all of the rumored features are winners—cough cough, Apple Intelligence—but there are others I'm genuinely excited for. Here are six of the features I hope really do make it to iOS 26. RCS End-to-end encryptionRCS support was probably my favorite new feature of the iOS 18 era. For the first time since iMessage l...
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