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Premier Danielle Smith to give update on Alberta government response to health contract allegations

19Feb

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Premier Danielle Smith to give update on Alberta government response to health contract allegations

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 19, 2025 12:45 pm Updated February 19, 2025 12:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government’s response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is also set to appear at the news conference in Calgary.The former head of Alberta Health Services alleges in a lawsuit that she was fired for pro...

Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws lawsuit, rapper calls dismissal ‘victory’ – National

19Feb

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Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws lawsuit, rapper calls dismissal ‘victory’ – National

A lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000 has been dismissed by the lawyer representing the Jane Doe, according to court filings. In December, the unidentified woman added Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, to a lawsuit she had filed against Combs in Manhattan federal court, alleging she was attacked by the singers in 2000 after Combs’ limo driver offered her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty.The court document submitted by the woman’s lawyers announcing the voluntary dismissal did not include any reasons or explanation for the withdrawal. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, which means the plantiff cannot refile the some complaint in court. Story continues below advertisement ...

Should we all be taking creatine? The bodybuilders’ favourite could boost brain health

19Feb

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Should we all be taking creatine? The bodybuilders’ favourite could boost brain health

For as long as we can remember, knocking back creatine has been synonymous with muscle-bound bodybuilders, but the naturally occurring amino acid has had undergone a health makeover largely thanks to social media wellbeing influencers waxing lyrical about the so-called endless benefits. You might not be aware, but creatine is actually naturally synthesised by the body - it’s manufactured in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and largely stored in skeletal muscle. You can also acquire creatine though your diet, and animal products such as red meat, fish and dairy are the best sources - so as long as you’re eating a balanced diet, you are probably already obtaining enough. On the flip side, creatine stores are naturally lower for people on vegetarian and vegan diets as the amino acid isn’t natu...

Hyderabad: Doctors remove pen cap stuck in man`s lungs for 21 years

19Feb

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Hyderabad: Doctors remove pen cap stuck in man`s lungs for 21 years

Doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad removed a pen cap from the lungs of a man, who had accidentally ingested it 21 years ago. The 26-year-old from Karimnagar recently approached a hospital due to persistent cough and unexplained weight loss. According to Dr. Shubhakar Nadella, Consultant Clinical and Interventional Pulmonologist, KIMS Hospital, the youth’s condition worsened significantly over the last 10 days, making it difficult for him to sleep. "When the patient arrived, we conducted a CT scan, which showed a lump-like structure inside his lungs. We initially assumed it was an obstruction causing his persistent cough. However, during the procedure, we discovered that it was actually a pen cap lodged inside,” he said. “Midway through the procedure, we called in his elder brother and ...

Patrick Schwarzenegger shares family reaction to his `The White Lotus` casting

19Feb

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Patrick Schwarzenegger shares family reaction to his `The White Lotus` casting

Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared a special moment with his family after he broke the news of his casting in the third season of the Emmy-winning show, `The White Lotus`. The third season of The White Lotus, currently streaming on HBO, stars Patrick as Saxon Ratliff. The actor is garnering praise for his performance in the film. Taking to his Instagram handle, the `Gen V` actor shared an adorable reaction from his mother, Maria Shriver, and sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, after he told them that he would be joining the lead cast of HBO`s `The White Lotus` show for its third season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Schwarzenegger (@patrickschwarzeneg...

Cancer vaccine for women to be available in 5-6 months, says Minister Jadhav

19Feb

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Cancer vaccine for women to be available in 5-6 months, says Minister Jadhav

A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months, and those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Tuesday.Addressing a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the Union Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare and Ayush (Independent Charge) said that research on a vaccine is nearly complete and trials are underway."The number of cancer patients has increased in the country, and the Central government has initiated steps to address this issue. Women above 30 will undergo screening at hospitals, and daycare cancer centres will be established for early detection of the disease," Jadhav said.He said the government has also waived off customs duty for medicines used in cancer tr...

What’s really going on with Kanye West and Bianca Censori amid divorce rumours

18Feb

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What’s really going on with Kanye West and Bianca Censori amid divorce rumours

However, Milo Yiannopolous, former chief of staff at Yeezy who acts as the couple’s unofficial spokesperson, rubbished the claims. “Ye and Bianca are in Los Angeles, about to enjoy Valentine’s Day together. Announcements about their private life will come from them directly, not unsourced rumour in the tabloid press,” he told The Hollywood Reporter, adding that “announcements about their private life will come from them directly”. Source link

N.S. budget: Reserve fund, major tax cuts coming amid U.S. tariff threats

18Feb

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N.S. budget: Reserve fund, major tax cuts coming amid U.S. tariff threats

The Nova Scotia government has introduced a $17.6-billion budget that includes major tax cuts and a reserve fund to be used if the U.S. president makes good on his threat to impose tariffs. Finance Minister John Lohr brought forward a budget Tuesday forecasting a deficit of $697.5 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year — a figure that could rise if the $200-million reserve fund needs to be used.“The threat of U.S. tariffs continues to loom over us. We don’t know what will come, but we are ready to respond,” said Lohr in his budget speech. “It is clear we are entering a period of heightened uncertainty and heightened risk.”Lohr said the province faces hard work in the years to come due to pressing issues such as slowing population growth and American protectionism, which could trigger a drop i...

Liberal leadership race: Mark Carney leads fundraising efforts – National

18Feb

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Liberal leadership race: Mark Carney leads fundraising efforts – National

By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted February 18, 2025 12:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former central banker Mark Carney is dominating the fundraising field in the race for the federal Liberal leadership. And his main rival appears to be trailing at the back of the pack.Financial data published by Elections Canada shows Carney raised $1.9 million for his leadership bid — more than eight times the sum collected by his nearest fundraising competitor. 2:02 Liberal leadership candidate Mark...

Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

18Feb

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Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on people who engage in open water swimming to be aware of the risk. Also referred to as legionnaires` disease, infection with legionella causes severe lung inflammation that is characterised by fever, chills, malaise, chest pain, cough, fatigue, respiratory symptoms, and sometimes diarrhoea. "Legionella infection represents a public health hazard owing to its ability to spread through exposure to natural water bodies and human-made water reservoirs," said Dr. Ashley Bryson, an internal medicine resident at the University of Manitoba. In an article, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the experts e...