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Google’s Latest Patch Fixes 62 Security Vulnerabilities in Android

8Apr

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Google’s Latest Patch Fixes 62 Security Vulnerabilities in Android

Google has released its April 2025 Android Security Bulletin, which includes patches for 62 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Two of the fixes address critical zero-day flaws that may have been exploited in "limited, targeted" attacks, according to Google. Zero-days are security vulnerabilities that are exploited before the software developer can identify the flaw and issue a patch. The security update for April includes fixes for a range of issues, many of which elevation of privilege flaws, as well as vulnerabilities with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Arm, and Imagination Technologies components. Two serious exploitsOne of the zero-day exploits (labeled CVE-2024-53197) is an elevation of privilege flaw in the Linux kernel's USB-audio driver for ALSA Devices. According to Bleeping Computer...

Liberals favoured to best manage energy, resources, Ipsos poll says

8Apr

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Liberals favoured to best manage energy, resources, Ipsos poll says

With Canada’s future relationship with the United States dominating the federal election campaign so far, a new poll is shedding some light on which party Canadians think would be best to manage the country’s resources — one of the pillars of our economic relationship with the Americans. When asked which party and leader would do the best job at managing Canada’s energy and resources, a majority of the respondents to the Ipsos poll, commissioned exclusively for Global News, chose the federal Liberals and their leader Mark Carney, over the Conservatives and their leader Pierre Poilievre.Overall, 69 per cent of those surveyed said Canada needs to “act faster on opportunities for developing energy and resource projects in light of the dispute with the U.S.” — including 26 per cent of responde...

‘What is the plan?’: Trump trade rep pushed on tariffs by U.S. lawmakers – National

8Apr

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‘What is the plan?’: Trump trade rep pushed on tariffs by U.S. lawmakers – National

The nation’s top trade representative said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are already getting results, bringing other countries to the negotiating table to discuss reducing their trade barriers, but acknowledged American consumers and businesses may face short-term challenges. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed the Senate Finance Committee a day after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted the president’s aggressive bid to raise tariffs on almost every nation on earth.Greer testified that “about 50” countries have sought talks to escape Trump’s import tariffs. He said, for example, that Vietnam is cutting its own tariffs on apples, almonds and cherries. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later quoted U.S. Treas...

Maternal diabetes may raise child`s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: Study

8Apr

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Maternal diabetes may raise child`s risk of neurodevelopmental disorders: Study

A large study of 56·1 million pregnancies, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday, has reinforced the link between maternal diabetes and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers from the Central South University in China conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 202 studies, involving 56,082,462 mother-child pairs. The results showed that maternal diabetes was associated with increased risks of all types of neurodevelopmental disorders as well as lower intelligence and psychomotor scores. Children exposed to maternal diabetes had an increased risk of any neurodevelopmental disorder including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, specific developmental disorders...

Pierre Poilievre to face 81 other candidates in Ottawa-area riding

8Apr

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Pierre Poilievre to face 81 other candidates in Ottawa-area riding

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will seek re-election against 81 other candidates in his Ottawa-area riding — while Liberal Leader Mark Carney is running for the first time against four challengers in Nepean. A protest group called the Longest Ballot Committee has convinced dozens of candidates to register to run as Independents in the Ontario riding of Carleton, where Poilievre is the incumbent seeking re-election, in addition to the usual main party candidates.The protest group opposes the first-past-the-post voting system and is seeking to build support for electoral reform.The group has fielded long lists of candidates in prominent federal byelections in recent years, inflating th...

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens more tariffs – National

8Apr

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China vows to ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens more tariffs – National

China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry said the U.S.‘s imposition of “so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’” on China is “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.”China, the world’s second-largest economy, has announced retaliatory tariffs and the ministry hinted in its latest statement that more may be coming.“The countermeasures China has taken are aimed at safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintaining the normal international trade order. They are completely legitimate,” the ministry said.“The U.S. threat to escalate tariffs on C...

Rajat Kapoor-starrer horror series Khauf to be released on April 18

8Apr

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Rajat Kapoor-starrer horror series Khauf to be released on April 18

Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced April 18 as the premiere date for its upcoming suspense horror original series `Khauf`. Marking her debut as a creator and showrunner, the series is helmed by Smita Singh, and executive-produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the banner of Matchbox Shots, the series is directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan. The eight-episode series delivers suspense and chills, offering a gripping narrative and an intense, edge-of-the-seat experience. Khauf features a stellar ensemble cast including Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla. About Khauf Khauf delves into the eerie and unsettling journey of Madhu, a young woman seeking refuge in a hostel in a new cit...

You Can Get This Waterproof, Portable Skullcandy Speaker on Sale for $35 Right Now

8Apr

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You Can Get This Waterproof, Portable Skullcandy Speaker on Sale for $35 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve ever tried dragging a too-large speaker—or worse, relied on your phone’s tiny audio for sound projection—you should appreciate this sale on the Skullcandy Terrain Mini: It's palm-sized, no-frills, and currently on sale for $34.99 down from $39.99 on StackSocial, with free shipping in the U.S. That price drop isn’t jaw-dropping, but for under $35, you’re looking at a IPX7-rated waterproof speaker that won’t be damaged if it's dropped in the pool this summer.The Skullcandy Terrain Mini has Bluetooth 5.3, so the connection holds steady within a 33-foot range. The battery is said to give you 14 hours of playtime, which should cover most...

Good food, sleep, exercise essential for healthy living: Health Ministry

8Apr

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Good food, sleep, exercise essential for healthy living: Health Ministry

Good food, sleep, and exercise are crucial for better health, said the government on Monday on World Health Day. World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year. The theme this year is Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures. “This #WorldHealthDay, let’s commit to small healthy habits for a brighter, stronger future,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shared in a post on social media platform X. In a video posted along the post, the ministry advised people to eat good food, with more fruits and vegetables; to move more, and sit less. “Walk, run, dance, or stretch for 30 minutes a day to stay fit,” the ministry said “Take a good night`s sleep to recharge your body and mind,” it added. The Ministry also suggested people increase their intake of water, to “keep body cool and en...

Bill Murray says he felt ‘barbecued’ by 2022 sexual misconduct allegations – National

8Apr

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Bill Murray says he felt ‘barbecued’ by 2022 sexual misconduct allegations – National

Bill Murray is speaking out about being accused of sexual misconduct in 2022 while on the set of the film Being Mortal, which led to the comedy project being cancelled altogether. In April 2022, a female crew member claimed Murray had kissed her on the mouth through masks worn on set of the film for COVID-19 safety protocol.The 74-year-old actor said the allegation “still bothers” him and he felt like he was “barbecued” by the allegations.“It wasn’t like I touched her,” Murray said in an interview with the New York Times. “I gave her a kiss through a mask. And she wasn’t a stranger.”Murray said the complaint came from “someone that I worked with, that I had had lunch with on various days of the week.” Story continues below advertisement “We were all stranded i...