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B.C. launches review of home-sharing program after inquest into woman’s starvation death

3Jun

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B.C. launches review of home-sharing program after inquest into woman’s starvation death

By Ashley Joannou The Canadian Press Posted June 2, 2025 7:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province’s home-share program, months after an inquest into the starvation death of a woman with Down syndrome in a Port Coquitlam share home. A statement from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says the review will assess safety in home-sharing arrangements, standards that promote quality of life, as well as accountability and oversight measures. ...

Village boy Sanjay Kumar Sahu on making it big with Black White & Gray

3Jun

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Village boy Sanjay Kumar Sahu on making it big with Black White & Gray

Every now and then, showbiz gets a story of hope. Sanjay Kumar Sahu’s story is just that. Over the past few weeks, the actor has seen an outpouring of love for his performance in the acclaimed thriller, Black White & Gray — Love Kills. The recognition feels almost surreal to Sahu, who hails from a Chhattisgarh village. “I am from Umapur, a village situated in the Surguja district in Chhattisgarh. It’s a tribal area. When I was in college, the first from my village to pursue higher studies, I juggled it with folk theatre. During this time, I met actors who suggested that I should enrol in National School of Drama [NSD] or FTII [Film & Television Institute of India]. I wasn’t able to get through NSD, and FTII was out of my league because of its high fees. Later, I heard that FTII wa...

The Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever

2Jun

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The Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been searching for a pair of wireless over-ear headphones that combine sound quality with comfort, these Sony noise-cancelling headphones are currently on sale for under $100. According to price trackers, they’re at their lowest price yet, and are a worthy alternative to those who find in-ear and clip-on headphones uncomfortable. With plush ear cups and wireless capabilities, Sony’s lightest over-ear headphones (weighing just 192 grams, or a little over six ounces) offer comfort as well as more immersive sound. They're suitable for long listening sessions or blocking out distractions at home, but are also a potential fit for commuters or r...

Viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles: IIT-Madras study

2Jun

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Viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles: IIT-Madras study

Amid a fresh wave of Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV2, a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras showed that viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles. The international study, undertaken along with a team of scientists from the universities of Wisconsin-Madison and Texas at Austin, focused on viruses in freshwater lakes. The researchers used cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) tools to study 465 freshwater lake samples from Madison, Wisconsin, collected over more than 20 years. By sequencing all the DNA from the lakes using a method called metagenomics, the researchers reconstructed 1.3 million virus genomes. The study enabled the researchers to learn how viruses change with the seasons, over decades, and in response to environmental shifts. “Virus...

2Jun

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges – National

Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years. Brand, who turns 50 next week, denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He said “not guilty” after each charge was read in Southwark Crown Court.His trial was scheduled for June 3, 2026 and is expected to last four to five weeks.Prosecutors said that the offenses took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in London.Brand didn’t speak to reporters as he arrived at court wearing dark sunglasses, a suit jacket, a black collared shirt open below his chest and black jeans. In his right hand, he clutched a copy of the The Vall...

Carney, premiers set to meet to pitch major projects to prioritize – National

2Jun

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Carney, premiers set to meet to pitch major projects to prioritize – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted June 2, 2025 7:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get quickly tracked. The recent campaign saw Carney vow to slash federal approval times on major infrastructure projects considered to be in the national interest to help make the country an “energy superpower.”The full list of big industrial projects they’re discussing is being kept secret, since they don’t want to send a bad signal abou...

Smoking threatens women`s reproductive health say Indian doctors

2Jun

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Smoking threatens women`s reproductive health say Indian doctors

The effects of smoking on the body are known to all but unfortunately, the habit is hard for many people to end. While the toll it takes on men is known, experts highlight that even women are at the receiving end. It is because smoking not only impacts one’s lungs and heart but also their reproductive health. Smoking can raise one’s risk of pregnancy complications, infertility, and even certain cancers. It is why doctors say it is the need of the hour for women to quit smoking and improve their reproductive health. Quitting smoking can restore hormonal balance, improve ovulation, and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. With timely support and awareness, women can take control of their health and safeguard their future. Tobacco use among women is a form of smoking; smokeless tobac...

Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B – National

2Jun

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Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B – National

In the week before the 45th general election got underway on March 23, Liberal MPs engaged in a pre-election spending blitz, announcing $3.86 billion in funding commitments for 411 different projects across the country, a Global News analysis shows. Press releases and announcements about those funding commitments were made by 38 different Liberal MPs in that final week, who handed out cheques in 37 different communities across the country, from Yellowknife to Winnipeg to St. John’s.On the day before the election started alone, 26 different MPs were busy handing $1.8 billion worth of cheques to support 116 different projects across the country.And yet, that’s been the pattern since the for each of the last four Parliaments during which Global News has maintained a database of every spending...

Gmail Will Automatically Summarize Your Emails Using Gemini AI (but You Can Disable It)

2Jun

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Gmail Will Automatically Summarize Your Emails Using Gemini AI (but You Can Disable It)

Ever since Google started integrating its Gemini AI into all its apps, users have complained about seeing the optional AI-powered Summarize button in their Gmail threads. Now, Google is so confident about this feature that it’s enabling automatic summaries for all paying Google Workspace accounts with Gemini access. Now when you open a long email or thread, an AI Summary will be the first thing you see, right up top.Personally, I think these summaries can be quite convenient, depending on the email. But even though Google says these automatic summaries won't show up on every email, just the ones where the AI thinks they would be useful, I could still see them getting annoying if they start showing up a bit too often. In that case, you might want to turn them off. Luckily, you can do that, ...

Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`

2Jun

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Singer Anusha Mani on acting debut: `Being forced to audition really paid off`

Behind the mic is where Anusha Mani built her identity over the past 18 years, lending her voice to hits like Lehrein (Aisha), Gulaabo (Shaandaar) and Tera rasta chhodoon na (Chennai Express). But now, she has stepped out of the recording studio and into the spotlight. The singer has made her acting debut with Hai Junoon, the musical series led by Neil Nitin Mukesh and Jacqueline Fernandez. “As a singer, I never thought I would or could act. What drew me to this show primarily was that it was a musical. I auditioned during the lockdown when the makers were looking for singers who can act. Turns out, being forced to audition by my management and family really paid off,” Mani laughs. A still from Hai Junoon For the singer-turned-actor, the JioHotstar series that is centred on a talent sh...