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Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader – National
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Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 25, 2025 8:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal caucus is gathering today on Parliament Hill for the first time since the April election to prepare for the start of Parliament — and to decide whether to adopt a process to eject a party leader unwilling to leave. The meeting follows Liberal MPs’ roller-coaster experience with former leader Justin Trudeau, who rejected calls from caucus for him to step down before finally announcing his resignation a few weeks after his finance minister Chrystia Freeland quit in December. ...
U.S. senators urge Canada to ‘give us another chance’ on trade, tourism – National
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U.S. senators urge Canada to ‘give us another chance’ on trade, tourism – National

Members of a bipartisan group of U.S. senators who visited Ottawa this past weekend say they want to bolster the Canada-U.S. relationship despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent attacks, with the lone Republican urging Canadians to “give us another chance.” The five senators met Friday with Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has vowed to pursue a new economic and security partnership with the U.S. while acknowledging that the trend of “deep integration” between the two countries is over.The American lawmakers say that long-standing relationship must continue, with trade, tourism and defence partnerships among the key areas where collaboration is critical.“We have to do this stuff together,” Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired S...
Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war – National
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Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war – National

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday to discuss ways to expand trade and investment during the U.S. global trade war and as economic globalization faces headwinds. Li arrived in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon for a three-day visit to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It was the first stop of his first overseas visit this year.Indonesia and China are member states of the Group of 20 major developing countries and emerging economies and of BRICS.Li brought 60 prominent Chinese businesspeople for his address to the Indonesia-China Business Reception on Saturday evening. He emphasized in his remarks that China’s economy has achieved rapid growth this year despite increasing external challenges.“The current international situati...
Poilievre to address his caucus today, before they return to the House without him – National
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Poilievre to address his caucus today, before they return to the House without him – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 25, 2025 9:10 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will address his caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber. Poilievre’s remarks are scheduled to be open to the media.The Conservatives won 144 seats in the April 28 election but Poilievre’s seat was not one of them. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. ...
Skin cancer has surged worldwide in older adults in last 30 years: Study
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Skin cancer has surged worldwide in older adults in last 30 years: Study

There has been a sharp uptick in the burden of skin cancer, especially in older adults, in the last three decades, according to a study. Besides ageing, researchers at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in China attributed the surge to the increase in population growth. The study also cited a disproportionately higher burden of skin cancers in countries with higher sociodemographic index (SDI) levels. “The older population (particularly male individuals and those living in high-SDI countries) is facing a substantial growing burden of skin cancer,” said the team in the paper published in JAMA Dermatology. “The results highlight the urgency for more effective prevention and management strategies targeting high-risk groups,” they added. In the study, researcher...
Billy Joel cancels all tour dates after brain disorder diagnosis
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Billy Joel cancels all tour dates after brain disorder diagnosis

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Billy Joel has cancelled his upcoming concerts, revealing that he’s dealing with a brain disorder. On Friday, the Piano Man singer, 76, announced he has recently been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and is currently undergoing treatment. A statement, shared to Joel’s social media accounts, said the condition has been “exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.” Story continues below advertisement “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” the statement said. “Billy is thank...
Tamannaah Bhatia says her show Daring Partners is more than just brewing beer
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Tamannaah Bhatia says her show Daring Partners is more than just brewing beer

Back from the breezy hills of Ooty to the buzz of Mumbai, Tamannaah Bhatia says she missed the high-paced energy of the city. The actor, who has spent her two decade career navigating the evolving landscape of Indian showbiz, shares that she is currently in the happiest phase of her life, thanks to the kind of opportunities coming her way. One that she is most looking forward to is the Netflix series, Daring Partners, alongside Diana Penty, Jaaved Jaaferi, and Nakuul Mehta. The series follows two best friends who venture into a partnership for an alcohol start-up while navigating challenges and breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. While the streaming date is yet to be confirmed, Bhatia is confident that Daring Partners will première this year. “I have attempted long format befo...
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The iPad Mini A17 Pro
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The iPad Mini A17 Pro

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. The latest iPad mini 7 was released in Oct. of 2024, bringing a smaller and more compact design with Apple Intelligence features to the already smallest iPad on the market. Today, the iPad Mini is nearly $100 off. You can get it for $399.99 (originally $499), $0.99 off the lowest price it has ever been, according to price-tracking tools. The iPad mini 7 comes with the A17 Pro chip, the same chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro, and one A-seri...
NIT Rourkela researchers develop biosensor that can detect breast cancer cells
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NIT Rourkela researchers develop biosensor that can detect breast cancer cells

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have designed a novel semiconductor device-based biosensor that can identify breast cancer cells without the need for complicated or expensive laboratory procedures.  The device ‘TFET’ (Tunnel Field Effect Transistor) is based on TCAD (Technology Computer-Aided Design) simulation results, that can effectively detect breast cancer cells. FETs are commonly used in electronics, but here they have been adapted to function as a sensitive detector of biological materials. Unlike many traditional tests, this biosensor does not need any added chemicals or labels to work. It uses the physical properties of cancer cells to detect them. Cancerous breast tissues, which hold more water and are denser than healthy tissues, interact d...
Arson suspected as power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival – National
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Arson suspected as power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival – National

French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a power outage Saturday in southeast France that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony. Power was restored hours before the ceremony, around 3 p.m. local time, as music began blasting again from beachfront speakers. The end of the blackout was greeted with loud cheers from locals.Authorities were investigating the likelihood of arson in a fire at an electrical substation near Cannes that weakened the grid overnight, a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie said.The power outage happened hours later, after a high-voltage line fell at another location. Authorities were investigating what caused that line to collapse. ...