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Diddy sues NBC over documentary as he awaits sex trafficking charges trial – National

13Feb

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Entertainment, Movies

Diddy sues NBC over documentary as he awaits sex trafficking charges trial – National

Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing NBCUniversal over a documentary that he says falsely accuses him of being a serial murderer who had sex with underage girls as he awaits trial on federal sex trafficking charges. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in New York state court says the documentary, Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy, included statements that NBCUniversal either knew were false or published with reckless disregard for the truth in order to defame the founder of Bad Boy Records.“Indeed, the entire premise of the Documentary assumes that Mr. Combs has committed numerous heinous crimes, including serial murder, rape of minors, and sex trafficking of minors, and attempts to crudely psychologize him,” the complaint reads. “It maliciously and baselessly jumps to the conclusion that Mr. Combs is a ‘monster’...

Ontario election: Ford under fire from opponents over PC ad filmed on Washington trip

13Feb

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Politics

Ontario election: Ford under fire from opponents over PC ad filmed on Washington trip

The Ontario NDP is asking the integrity commissioner and Elections Ontario to investigate a campaign video from PC Leader Doug Ford’s trip to Washington D.C. this week, portions of which were supported using taxpayer resources. The complaint was lodged after a new video was posted on social media Thursday morning showing Ford and two Progressive Conservative candidates walking around Washington D.C.The video also included footage from an event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and meetings with elected officials, which were paid for and organized by the government.The video, uploaded to Ford’s social media page ended with the PC Party’s campaign slogan, Protect Ontario.The footage was deleted several hours after it was first posted online on Thursday and re-uploaded to Ford’s social media ac...

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary in a close vote – National

13Feb

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RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary in a close vote – National

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent lawyer and vocal vaccine critic, has been confirmed as the United States’ new health secretary Thursday morning, following a 52-48 vote by the U.S. Senate. The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) role controls US$1.7 trillion in spending for vaccines, food safety and health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid for roughly half the country’s population, not to mention medical research, public health outreach, hospital oversight and funding for community health care clinics.Despite several Republicans expressing deep skepticism about his views on vaccines, Kennedy cruised to a confirmation win. Republican senators have largely embraced Kennedy’s vision, reciting his newly hatched slogan to “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) in speeches.Se...

NATO must get on ‘wartime mindset,’ military alliance chief urges

13Feb

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NATO must get on ‘wartime mindset,’ military alliance chief urges

The chief of NATO says the military alliance needs to shift to a “wartime mindset.” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that members recognize “the need to invest much more,” making the comments after the U.S. told members the day earlier that Europe must “own responsibility for its own security,” including support for Ukraine.“We are producing more and faster than at any time in decades, but we can and must do more to ensure the credibility of our returns in defence for years to come,” Rutte said.“We need to shift to a wartime mindset and we need industry to shift with us. The demand signals are clear and they’ll continue to grow.”Rutte, who spoke after a meeting of alliance defence ministers, said he believed the officials would return to each of their countries with a “gr...

Inside this week’s London Standard: Why isn’t London having babies anymore?

13Feb

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Inside this week’s London Standard: Why isn’t London having babies anymore?

In this week’s issue of The London Standard we explore a phenomenon that has been described as the greatest threat to Western society — our rapidly falling birthrate. This is happening all over Europe, but London’s has plummeted particularly dramatically. Why? Because the capital is becoming a hostile environment for young families, with sky-high housing and childcare costs. We need to make London affordable for the young creatives and families who help it feel vibrant and alive. What’s the alternative, a city with no youth? Source link

Trump set to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs within hours: ‘The big one’ – National

13Feb

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Trump set to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs within hours: ‘The big one’ – National

Donald Trump is going to impose reciprocal tariffs on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. president said in a post on his Truth Social platform. “NEWS CONFERENCE ON RECIPROCAL TARIFFS TODAY, 1:00 P.M., THE OVAL OFFICE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” Trump said in the post.He posted earlier in the day, saying it was going to be a “big one.”“THREE GREAT WEEKS, PERHAPS THE BEST EVER, BUT TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” 1:52 From beer to fridges, what products might cost more with metal tariffs? Trump on Monday signed a pair of executive orders that will impose 25 per cent tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum on Ma...

Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. booze, but not Netflix: poll – National

13Feb

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Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. booze, but not Netflix: poll – National

A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and attacks on Canadian sovereignty — but not if it means they have to kick their Netflix and Disney+ addictions. A Leger survey that polled 1,590 Canadians between Feb. 7 and Feb. 10, 2025 suggests an overwhelming majority of Canadians — 81 per cent — have significantly increased how many Canadian-made products they buy, or will do so soon.But only 28 per cent of Canadians told the pollster they have or will be cancelling their subscriptions to U.S. streaming services, compared with 34 per cent who say they will not be cancelling them.About one in three people polled also said they are unwilling to stop making online purchases from U.S.-based companies.Because...

Urvashi Dholakia opens up on her role in `Power of Paanch`

13Feb

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Urvashi Dholakia opens up on her role in `Power of Paanch`

Urvashi Dholakia will soon be seen in Disney+ Hotstar`s upcoming show, “Power of Paanch”. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, the actress opened up about her character in the drama. She was asked during the interview, "What made you say yes to this unique concept?" To this, she replied, "It is very simple for me. If something interests me within one minute of narration, I will say yes to it. This show is not just about superpowers, there is a lot more. It goes on to showcase a lot of relationships. Plus, this character means a lot to me because this is the first time I am playing such a character. People have never seen me doing such a role. People have a set image of me in their minds and it is going to definitely break with the help of this show. " "Power of Paanch" will share t...

Hamas says it will free three more Israeli hostages as planned – National

13Feb

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Politics

Hamas says it will free three more Israeli hostages as planned – National

Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas had threatened to delay the next release of captives, accusing Israel of failing to meet its obligations to allow in tents and shelters, among other alleged violations of the truce. Israel, with the support of U.S. President Donald Trump, had threatened to renew its offensive if hostages were not freed.There was no immediate comment from Israel on Hamas’ announcement, but it should allow the ceasefire to continue for now, though the future of the truce remains in doubt.Hamas said its delegation held talks in Cairo with Egyptian officials and was in contact with Qatar’s prime minister about bringing into Gaza more shelters, ...

Mira Road doctors remove rare 2.2-litre cyst from Mumbai man’s liver

13Feb

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Mira Road doctors remove rare 2.2-litre cyst from Mumbai man’s liver

A team of doctors in Mira Road have successfully treated a 50-year-old man from Malad with a massive liver cyst measuring over 18 cm and containing 2.2 litres of fluid. The cyst, which occupied nearly 70 per cent of the liver, was compressing vital organs and causing jaundice, necessitating an urgent and complex surgical intervention. Ashok Surti, who was once active and cheerful, found himself grappling with discomfort and uncertainty as the pain and yellowing of his skin intensified. What started as a seemingly mild issue quickly became a cause for concern, leading him to seek medical attention. Little did he know, these symptoms were the result of a rare and life-threatening condition that is a massive cyst in his Liver. He was admitted to Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road with alarming s...