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Canada to launch 1st preclearance site in the U.S.: CBSA – National

3Jan

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Canada to launch 1st preclearance site in the U.S.: CBSA – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada will set up its first preclearance operation in the United States this year as part its plan to boost border security amid growing pressure from the incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Thursday that a two-year operation will be launched at a shared facility at the Cannon Corners port of entry in New York, which is on the other side of the border from the Covey Hill port of entry in Quebec.During that two-year period, the Covey Hill port of entry will be closed to travellers, who will have to enter Canada through Cannon Corners instead.“At the preclearance site, Canadian officers will examine travellers and goods to decide wh...

Air pollution is harming your eyes! Here’s how you can protect them

3Jan

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Air pollution is harming your eyes! Here’s how you can protect them

Various cities in India, including Mumbai, are dealing with the rising challenge of poor air quality. The ‘Maximum City’ was covered with thick smog on days leading up to the New Year. The changing weather and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) crackdown on construction sites in some areas that recorded consistently high AQI levels, has led to an improvement in air quality, however, the risks associated with air pollution persist. Consistently poor air quality can cause several health issues beyond respiratory challenges. It can affect the eyes significantly. Dr Kruti Shah, Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai, explains, “Excessive exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM 2.5), nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide can i...

South Korea’s impeached president defies arrest warrant after standoff – National

3Jan

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South Korea’s impeached president defies arrest warrant after standoff – National

South Korean investigators left the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after a near-six-hour standoff on Friday during which he defied their attempt to detain him. It’s the latest confrontation in a political crisis that has paralyzed South Korean politics and seen two heads of state impeached in under a month. The country’s anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering Yoon’s residence for hours, due to concerns about their safety.The agency said its outnumbered investigators had several scuffles with presidential security forces and expressed “serious regret about the attitude of the suspect, who did not comply with the legal process.”It said detaining Yoon would be “virtually impossible” ...

Paatal Lok 2 teaser: Jaideep Ahlawat sets the tone for the new season

3Jan

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Paatal Lok 2 teaser: Jaideep Ahlawat sets the tone for the new season

Starting the year on high note, Prime Video unveiled the teaser of the highly anticipated second season of the critically acclaimed series `Paatal Lok`. With excitement at its peak, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary. The teaser offers a thrilling glimpse into a new case that pushes Hathi Ram to his limits. With chaos lurking at every turn, will the underdog cop risk it all to uncover the truth, or will his relentless pursuit consume him completely? This time, the stakes for uncovering the truth are higher, the mysteries deeper, and the threats deadlier. The new season promises to raise the drama barometer to new heights, drawing viewers into an even darker, more immersive, and treacherous world. Into the world of Paatal Lok 2 The teaser features ...

Can melatonin treat Parkinson`s disease? Indian study shows positive result

3Jan

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Can melatonin treat Parkinson`s disease? Indian study shows positive result

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have showed that nano-formulation of melatonin -- the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness -- could provide therapeutic solution for Parkinson`s disease. Parkinson`s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological disorders caused by the death of dopamine-secreting neurons in the brain due to aggregation of synuclein protein inside it. Available medications can only minimise the symptoms but cannot cure the disease and this underlines the need to develop better therapeutic solutions for the disease. Previous studies have shown the implications of Parkinson’s related genes in governing a quality control mechanism calle...

Doing Veganuary? The nutritionist’s guide to getting enough calcium, iron and protein

3Jan

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Doing Veganuary? The nutritionist’s guide to getting enough calcium, iron and protein

There are a few simple things we can do to aid nutrient absorption, including the way we eat, what we eat, but also how we pair foods together to maximise nutrition. This is the key to being a healthy vegan, whether that’s a permanent choice or for January. It’s not just what you eat, it’s how you cook itBoiling vegetables can help break down fibres and proteins, and release enzymes. Fermenting food breaks down complex sugars and other complex molecules into simpler forms that boost absorption. Soaking foods such as lentils and beans helps break down antinutrients, which some plant foods contain, and which reduce the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. Cooking tomatoes, for example in a pasta sauce, makes their nutrients more easily absorbed. Always eat spinach with a squeeze of ...

Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running for re-election – National

3Jan

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Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running for re-election – National

Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, is the latest Liberal to say he will not run in the next federal election. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday evening, Mendicino expressed gratitude for the strong support of his constituents in the Toronto riding of Eglinton—Lawrence and said he will stay on as the member of Parliament until the next election.“However, as much as I love the job, this is the right decision, at the right time, for me and my family,” the statement said.The former federal prosecutor was first elected in 2015, when Trudeau led the Liberals to a majority government, and was re-elected in 2019 and 2021.Mendicino was made immigration minister in 2019 before moving to public safety in 2021. ...

As Meghan Markle returns to Instagram, fans spot relatable social media gaffe – National

2Jan

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As Meghan Markle returns to Instagram, fans spot relatable social media gaffe – National

Meghan Markle is kicking off the new year with a new Instagram account, returning to the social media platform after a five year absence, and racking up almost a million followers in the first day of her return. The account, given the simple handle @meghan, has two posts as of Thursday – her first post, a black and white video shared on New Year’s Day, shows the Duchess of Sussex, 43, running on a beach toward the ocean, before pausing to write “2025” in the sand with her finger. Story continues below advertisement People reports her husband, Prince Harry, shot the video.Eagle-eyed followers, however, spotted evidence that the video was likely filmed multiple times, which is relatable for anyone who’s attempted to capture content for the platform before. ...

Dry January survival guide: from tracking apps to sober books

2Jan

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Dry January survival guide: from tracking apps to sober books

“To dry Jan, or not to dry Jan?” you ask yourself as you hold up one of the empty bottles still hanging around from party season, destined for the recycling bin. If you’re guilty of going bigger than ever on the booze at the tail end of 2024 — or frankly, the whole year — you're not alone. Alcohol Change found that just over a quarter of adults (26%, excluding non-drinkers) drank more in 2024 than 2023, with 15.5 million of them saying they plan to cut down in 2025. Perhaps you’ve tried Dry January before and made it to the end, perhaps you only managed to hack it a few days. Though, whether you're seasoned after several successful Dry Jans, or contemplating it for the very first time, we could all do with a little help to make it enjoyable.If you can hack it, the benefits are clear: resea...

Can hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners increase breast cancer risk?

2Jan

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Can hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners increase breast cancer risk?

As the beauty and cosmetic industry evolves, many new skincare, haircare and hair styling products continue to flood the market. However, the safety of some of these products has come under scrutiny, in view of their potential health implications. A study conducted by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in International Journal of Cancer in 2019 had revealed a concerning association between the use of permanent hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners and an increased risk of breast cancer. The study found that women who used hair straighteners at least every five to eight weeks were about 30 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer. It also found that using permanent hair dye caused a 9 per cent increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to non-users. As mo...