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Parkinson’s Disease Day: 5 notable figures who have lived with the disorder

11Apr

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Parkinson’s Disease Day: 5 notable figures who have lived with the disorder

Every year, World Parkinson’s Disease Day is observed on April 11 around the world to raise awareness about the progressive neurological disorder, that currently has no cure. While a lot more people know about the disease now than before, there is still a lot more research needed to be done to find a cure, apart from medical assistance. Over the years, there are many people who have been diagnosed with the condition, and among them have been several celebrities including actors, musicians, sportspersons and even a religious head. While there may be many more, they have chosen to keep it private, however, some of these celebrities have chosen to raise awareness, and even advocate for it through their initiatives. Here are five notable figures who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease: Michael...

Siri’s Apple Intelligence Upgrades Are Likely Delayed Until iOS 19

11Apr

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Siri’s Apple Intelligence Upgrades Are Likely Delayed Until iOS 19

When Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence, its slate of generative AI features, a huge part of that announcement was a super-charged Siri. No longer would Apple's digital assistant be lagging behind competitors like Google: With the power of AI, the new Siri might actually be useful.When Apple Intelligence drops in full, Siri will reportedly be much more contextually aware, and be able to scan what's on your phone to understand and answer questions you ask. If your friend sends you their new address, you can ask Siri "add this address to their contact card." You don't need to specify which address or which contact, because the assistant will, according to Apple, be able to understand that by what's currently on-screen. Another huge feature is the ability to ask Siri to take action for y...

Before election, feds urged classified briefings for opposition leaders – National

11Apr

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Politics

Before election, feds urged classified briefings for opposition leaders – National

A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings — not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts. The internal memo says the proposed briefings, to be co-ordinated by the Privy Council Office, would ensure security-cleared leaders, as well as designated alternates, are offered an “intelligence-informed understanding” of the threats facing Canadians.The PCO, the federal unit that supports the prime minister, recently released the memo to The Canadian Press in response to an Access to Information request filed last year.It comes as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continues to face questions on the campaign trail about his refusal to seek the top s...

Poilievre vows not to pass abortion restrictions if elected prime minister – National

11Apr

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Poilievre vows not to pass abortion restrictions if elected prime minister – National

A Conservative government would not pass any laws to restrict access to abortion, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday during a campaign stop in southern Ontario. “There will be no laws or other restrictions imposed on a woman’s right to decide to do with her body as she wishes,” he said. “And that is something that I am guaranteeing to you and to all Canadians.”Poilievre said it has been the Conservative party’s policy for 21 years that there will be no restrictions introduced on a woman’s right to choose.He said that promise will be included explicitly in the party’s platform.Poilievre made the pledge at a campaign event hosted at a shipyard in St. Catharines, Ont., in response to a reporter’s question about whether he would promise a free vote on the topic in the House of Co...

Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change? – National

11Apr

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Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change? – National

U.S. President Donald Trump has picked a side in the long-standing debate over daylight saving time, saying Friday he wants to see clocks in the U.S. permanently sprung forward. Trump posted his take on Truth Social a day after U.S. senators held a hearing on eliminating the twice-annual time change and whether to keep more daylight in the morning or evening hours.“The House and Senate should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day,” Trump wrote. “Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!”The new comment marked a change from last month, when Trump declined to weigh in on the debate, calling it a “50/50 issue.”“If something is a 50/50 issue, it’s hard to get excited about it,” he told repor...

Premier Danielle Smith says next PM needs to repair damage in Alberta

11Apr

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Politics

Premier Danielle Smith says next PM needs to repair damage in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says if the Liberals win the federal election, Mark Carney will need to repair some of the damage in his party’s relationship with her province. But she didn’t outright say that a Liberal win will cause a national unity crisis.Smith says the last 10 years have “soured Albertans on the idea of a Liberal government,” and the next prime minister will have to navigate that.The premier met with Carney before the campaign started, and said she gave him a list of demands that must be addressed within the first six months “to avoid an unprecedented national unity crisis.” 0:39 Carney says he has ‘a lot of respect’ for Danielle Smith following spat ...

Khauf trailer: Chum Darang, Rajat Kapoor star in spine-chilling horror drama

11Apr

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Entertainment, Movies

Khauf trailer: Chum Darang, Rajat Kapoor star in spine-chilling horror drama

Prime Video launched the chilling trailer for its upcoming Hindi Original series Khauf. Created and written by Smita Singh, and produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the banner of Matchbox Shots, this eight-part suspense horror drama is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. Khauf masterfully blends psychological horror with spine-tingling suspense, taking viewers on a terrifying journey, where reality blurs, and the unknown lurks in the shadows. The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla. Khauf will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on April 18. Khauf trailer Starring Monika Panwar in the lead role, the series ...

Snowbird selloff: Canadians are parting ways with U.S. properties – National

11Apr

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Snowbird selloff: Canadians are parting ways with U.S. properties – National

Over the last 15 years, grain farmer Dale McMullen has escaped the Alberta cold for sunny Arizona. But after this winter, he has no plans on returning. “The papers are signed,” said the Innisfail, Alta., resident. “I don’t want to spend another one of my dollars down there.”He and his wife sold their winter home in Phoenix. It closed this Friday.“We’ve been tolerating the poor dollar for a few years, hoping that it would get better. But now this political mess with the U.S. and Mr. Trump. It’s very, very insulting,” said McMullen, who returned to Canada last Sunday.“It was just almost like a relief to be home.“ 1:45 Trump’s tariff flip-flop overshadowing federal election campaign promises ...

Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war – National

11Apr

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Politics

Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting his focus from the federal election campaign once again to address the impact of an escalating global trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney, who retains his caretaker role as prime minister during the campaign, is back in Ottawa to convene a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security Friday morning.This is the third time that Carney has temporarily suspended his campaign as the Liberal party leader to co-ordinate a response to Trump’s trade actions.The meeting comes on the heels of a chaotic week for the global stock markets that have nosedived since Trump announced his sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs last week before hitting a 90-day pause on that policy for more than 75 countries to allow for ne...

Mickey Rourke gets ‘warning’ for homophobic remarks on ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National

11Apr

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Entertainment, Movies

Mickey Rourke gets ‘warning’ for homophobic remarks on ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ – National

Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke was given a warning by production on-set of the reality series Celebrity Big Brother U.K. after he directed several homophobic comments toward fellow housemate, JoJo Siwa. In a clip from the reality show, Rourke can be heard asking Siwa whether she likes boys or girls.“Me? Girls. My partner is non-binary,” Siwa told Rourke in the footage.“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore,” Rourke, 72, said to Siwa.“I can guarantee I’ll still be gay, and I’ll still be in a very happy relationship,” Siwa, 21, replied.Later in the episode, Rourke told fellow housemate Love Island star Chris Hughes that he’s “going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” which Siwa overheard and said to Rourke, “That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.” St...