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Lawyer representing Diddy quits ahead of federal sex trafficking trial – National

22Feb

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Entertainment, Movies

Lawyer representing Diddy quits ahead of federal sex trafficking trial – National

A defence lawyer representing Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a motion to step down as the rapper’s lawyer, according to legal documents filed on Thursday. In the motion filed in New York Federal Court, Anthony Ricco notified the judge of his intent to withdraw and said there are “sufficient reasons” protected by lawyer/client privilege.“Although I have provided Sean Combs with the high level of legal representation expected by the court, under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs,” he wrote.He declined to go into the specific details as to why he was leaving Diddy’s legal team, but he did note it followed discussions with the music mogul’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.Ricco said that his motion for withdrawal of counsel “will not result in a delay of the pr...

Aadil Zafar Khan, Ritwik Bhowmik forge a bond during Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

22Feb

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Aadil Zafar Khan, Ritwik Bhowmik forge a bond during Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

The casting of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter has been quite the conversation starter - and for a good reason! Aadil Zafar Khan, stepping into a linguistically intricate role, and Ritwik Bhowmik, finding unexpected personal catharsis through his character, share their behind-the-scenes journeys on their Netflix debuts. From dialect training to building on-screen brotherhood, their stories offer rich insights into the making of this highly anticipated series. Aadil Zafar Khan on learning a new dialect "When Neeraj sir called me to his office and offered me Khakee the Bengal Chapter, I was obviously thrilled! A Netflix debut, a role that excited me, and a team I deeply admired - it felt unreal. Neeraj sir told me I’d need dialect training because my character, Ranjit, has roots in Bihar but ha...

New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China

22Feb

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New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China

A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover. According to the South China Morning Post, researchers found that HKU5-CoV-2 can bind to human ACE2 receptors, the same entryway used by SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. This similarity suggests a potential risk of human transmission, though further research is needed to determine its real-world impact. HKU5-CoV-2 belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus, which includes the MERS-CoV virus that caused the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak. The study, cited by Newswe...

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race – National

22Feb

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Politics

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla disqualified from race – National

The Liberal party has kicked Ruby Dhalla out of the leadership race just days before the contestants were to face off in two debates in Montreal. Party national director Azam Ishmael says in a statement published late Friday that the decision was made unanimously by the Liberal Leadership Vote Committee.He says a “thorough investigation” concluded that Dhalla’s campaign had 10 violations of the national leadership rules, the vote rules and the expense rules.He said those include alleged violations of the Canada Elections Act, not disclosing “material facts,” inaccurate financial reporting and other election finance violations.The committee determined the violations were “extremely serious,” Ishmael added. 2:40 ...

Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard

21Feb

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Politics

Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard

Highway 2 is the main arterial road connecting north and south Alberta, but now along its shoulder stands a billboard that is dividing Albertans. The advertisement encourages Albertans to let Premier Danielle Smith know they want to become the 51st state of America.“Tell Danielle! Let’s join the USA!” the billboard says alongside a photo of the Alberta premier posing with U.S. President Donald Trump at his golf resort in Florida last month.The sign across the highway from the town of Bowden in central Alberta has the Town’s office fielding calls, including some serious threats of violence.“The town phones and the email went off the charts,” said Robb Stuart, who grew up in Bowden and has been the mayor for the past 14 years.He said the community has nothing to do with the sign along the QE...

‘I feel disrespected’: Small Ontario town considers removing American flags from community buildings

21Feb

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Politics

‘I feel disrespected’: Small Ontario town considers removing American flags from community buildings

A township in Ontario is moving to remove permanently affixed American flags from municipal facilities, citing growing tensions with the U.S. over trade and political relations. Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday directing staff to take down the flags, though the decision still requires final approval from the township council on Feb. 24.During the meeting, Coun. William Reilly questioned why the American flag remains up year-round at the West Lincoln community centre while Ontario’s provincial flag is absent.“We have an American flag that seems to be fixed in our community centre and we don’t even have an Ontario provincial flag that’s up even one day a year,” Reilly said. “I feel disrespected by our American neighbours. It kind of strikes a nerve that here we are in our country, in our facilit...

The best hotels in the Maldives — for every budget

21Feb

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Life Style

The best hotels in the Maldives — for every budget

This rather unusual hotel is like the Barbican of the Maldives, with less height and considerably more luxury. It’s main buildings comprise layered concrete, creating a stylish dichotomy between brutalism and the natural beauty of the rainforest. Internally, the rooms and restaurants are all about crisp fabrics and sharp lines, with windows instead of walls, as well as East Asian-inspired wooden partitions and low seating. Dotted across the island, there’s a lobby, cocktail bar, dive centre, café and two restaurants, as well as a showstopper restaurant called Seasalt, whose infinity pool is absolutely Instagram-worthy. Source link

Bank of Canada governor’s tariff warning: ‘There won’t be a bounceback’ – National

21Feb

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Bank of Canada governor’s tariff warning: ‘There won’t be a bounceback’ – National

If Canada is hit by sweeping, broad-based tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump, the hit to the Canadian economy could be permanent, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is warning. Speaking to the members of the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Macklem said the shock from the tariffs would be very different from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.“In the pandemic, we had a steep recession followed by a rapid recovery as the economy reopened,” Macklem said. “This time, if tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won’t be a bounceback.”Macklem said while Canada could recover part of the growth, the damage would be long-lasting.“We may eventually regain our current rate of growth, but the level of output would be permanen...

Why Mumbai doctors believe scoliosis deserves timely intervention

21Feb

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Health

Why Mumbai doctors believe scoliosis deserves timely intervention

Scoliosis causes abnormal curvature of the spine, and is increasingly affecting children between the ages of 10-15. Early diagnosis is crucial as untreated scoliosis can lead to long-term complications, including chronic pain and breathing difficulties. Recognising early signs such as uneven shoulders, an abnormal posture, or one hip appearing higher than the other can help in seeking timely treatment and preventing further progression. Dr Sameer Ruparel, spine surgeon, Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, said, ‘‘Scoliosis is a spine condition commonly seen in children. The spine of the child with scoliosis will bend laterally or sideways to form a C or S-shaped curvature (middle part) and lumbosacral (lower part) spine. In 3-4 months, 2-3 children aged 10-15 come with abnormal spine curvature. ...

Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island’s next premier, replacing Dennis King

21Feb

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Politics

Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island’s next premier, replacing Dennis King

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 21, 2025 12:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Rob Lantz has been sworn in as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island. He takes over from Dennis King, who resigned today after leading the province since 2019.Lantz had been education minister in the Progressive Conservative government. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. He served briefly as party leader in 2015 but resigned after fa...