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Mike Rinder, one of Scientology’s loudest whistleblowers, dies at 69 – National

6Jan

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Mike Rinder, one of Scientology’s loudest whistleblowers, dies at 69 – National

Former Scientology executive and whistleblower Mike Rinder has died at the age of 69. Rinder’s wife, Christie King Collbran, shared the sad news Sunday on Instagram.“Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful husband,” King Collbran wrote, her words accompanied by a photo of their family.“I speak for so many when I say the sadness and pain we feel mirror the depth of our unwavering love for you. Your courage, bravery, and integrity are unmatched and will forever inspire us. You have been the pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days with your strength, wisdom, love, laughter and devotion. The world will remember you. My best friend, my hero, my love, Michael John Rinder.” Story continues below advertisement She also included a message that Rinder asked be sha...

Mumbai doctors help Sangli girl survive rare paediatric pancreatic complication

6Jan

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Mumbai doctors help Sangli girl survive rare paediatric pancreatic complication

Mumbai doctors have successfully treated a rare and life-threatening pancreatic condition in a 13-year-old girl from Sangli in Maharashtra. The patient was detected with pseudoaneurysm in the gastroduodenal artery in the pseudocyst of the pancreas along with pancreatitis which was successfully managed by a minimally invasive procedure guided by angiography, performed by Dr Rahul Sheth, an interventional radiologist. This procedure not only alleviated her pain but also offered a lasting solution to her complex condition. The team of experts at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre was led by Dr Rajeev Redkar, paediatric surgeon along with Dr Aniruddha Phadke, gastroenterologist with paediatricians Dr Deepak Ugra and Dr Minhaj Sheikh, and Dr Sheth. The patient, Aditi Kamble, experienced sym...

Golden Globes 2025 red carpet: Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet lead best dressed

6Jan

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Golden Globes 2025 red carpet: Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet lead best dressed

The working year began with a bang for Hollywood’s shiniest stars on Sunday night, as 82nd Golden Globes arrived at the Beverly Hilton hotel, California, kicking off the 2025 awards season.While all eyes were drawn to the cast of Emilia Pérez, the front-running film with a record-breaking 10 nominations, during the ceremony — attendees did their best to stand out from the fray on arrival. Zendaya stole the show in a burnt orange, custom Louis Vuitton gown, while Ariana Grande, Angelina Jolie, Timothée Chalamet, nominated for their roles in Wicked, Maria and A Complete Unknown, respectively, all brought sufficient A-list factor. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandeAPCate Blanchett, re-wearing a golden Louis Vuitton frock, Zoë Kravitz, in custom Saint Laurent, and Succession’s Jeremey Strong, in ...

India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

5Jan

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India well prepared to handle HMPV; no unusual surge detected: Centre

India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past few weeks. In a joint monitoring group (JMG) meeting under the chairmanship of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, experts had detailed discussions around the spread of respiratory illnesses in China. According to them, the situation in China is not unusual in view of the ongoing flu season. The reports also suggest that the cause of the present surge is influenza virus, RSV and HMPV – the usual pathogens that are expected during the season. The government said it is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and the Worl...

Mark Carney makes his leadership pitch to a skeptical Liberal caucus – National

5Jan

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Mark Carney makes his leadership pitch to a skeptical Liberal caucus – National

The novelist Margaret Atwood once met a neurosurgeon who told her he was a big fan of hers, that he’d read all of her books and that, when he retired, he, too hoped to write some books. “What a coincidence,” Atwood is said to have replied. “Because when I retire, I hope to take up neurosurgery.”That anecdote was passed along by Rob Oliphant, the Liberal Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, when he was asked before Christmas about the type of leader the Liberals ought to turn to — should that job become vacant this week.Oliphant was not speaking specifically about Mark Carney but that anecdote, to a professional politician like Oliphant — first elected in 2008 — is an apt metaphor for the former central bank governor.Carney, now 59, is thinking about taking up politics after a long and...

10 predictions for music in 2025 – National

5Jan

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10 predictions for music in 2025 – National

With a fresh year before us, ’tis the season to look ahead at what things we may look forward to over the next 12 months and which things may befall us in the world of music. 1. Possible consolidation within the streaming music businessWe’ve all heard of the Big Four of streaming music: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Amazon Music. You may have encountered Deezer, Tidal, Napster and Qobuz. We can throw iHeartRadio, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud into the mix. But what about 8Tracks, Boomplay, Jango, LiveOne, Joox, JioSaavn, Patari, KKBox and Hoopla? Those are streaming music services as well.Some survive because of their special focus on specific areas of the world — China, South Asia and the Middle East, for example — but you have to wonder about the financial viability of the non-Big Four. G...

Speculation grows that Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government – National

5Jan

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Speculation grows that Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government – National

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a government. Van der Bellen made the announcement after meeting with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and others at his presidential palace.Nehammer has announced his intention to resign after coalition talks between his conservative Austrian People’s Party and the center-left Social Democrats collapsed over the budget.Nehammer has ruled out working with Kickl, but others within his party are less adamant.Earlier Sunday, the People’s Party nominated its general secretary, Christian Stocker, as interim leader, but the president said Nehammer would remain chancellor for now.In the past, Stocker has criticize...

How RCMP is responding to ‘unprecedented’ threats against MPs, officials – National

5Jan

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How RCMP is responding to ‘unprecedented’ threats against MPs, officials – National

The head of the RCMP unit in charge of protecting politicians says the force is ready for a looming federal election, even as it deals with an “unprecedented” level of threats against MPs and candidates. Michelle Paradis, the RCMP assistant commissioner in charge of protective policing, says requests for protection are continuing to increase, and more members are being recruited to meet the demand. Those members are consistently being trained up on new and emerging threats at home and from abroad, with the goal of ensuring they are “constantly vigilant,” she said.“What I want is for our officers to be trained in a way that… their head is basically on a swivel,” Paradis told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block.“It’s not complacency. It’s about changing to...

50 best Golden Globes dresses of all time | The Standard

5Jan

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50 best Golden Globes dresses of all time | The Standard

This year, all eyes will be drawn to the cast of Emilia Pérez, the front-running film this evening with a record-breaking 10 nominations, while stars counting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, with Wicked, Angelina Jolie, for her role in Maria, and Timothée Chalamet, having played Bob Dylan in a A Complete Unknown, lead the expected A-listers in attendance. Source link

Winter can raise risk of prostate problems in men over 60, says expert

5Jan

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Winter can raise risk of prostate problems in men over 60, says expert

As temperatures drop, a trend of increased prostate-related problems among men over 60 has been observed by experts. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate gland enlargement, is a common condition that older men can suffer from during the winter months. In a conversation with mid-day.com, Dr Saurabh Mittal, Urologist, Apollo Spectra, Karol Bagh, Delhi, explains, “The cold weather can lead to reduced physical activity and dehydration, both of which are factors that can exacerbate prostate problems like BPH. Dehydration makes the urine more concentrated, irritating the bladder and increasing urination frequency.” Sharing how common this problem is, he says, “In the OPD, every day, 5 in 10 men over 60 are complaining of urinary problems and are evaluated for BPH. Older men...