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Air pollution exposure in childhood may affect cognitive functions: Study

3Apr

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Air pollution exposure in childhood may affect cognitive functions: Study

Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study. The findings, published in Environment International, highlight the potential impact of early exposure to air pollution on brain development. The research led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain showed reduced functional connectivity within and between certain cortical and subcortical brain networks in kids with increased exposure to air pollution. These networks are systems of interconnected brain structures that work together to perform different cognitive functions, such as thinking, perceiving, and controlling movement, said the team. "The...

Meghan’s As Ever launch was Glastonbury Festival for $14 jam

3Apr

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Meghan’s As Ever launch was Glastonbury Festival for $14 jam

It is, however, far too early to call As Ever an unmitigated success. As celebrity brand-watchers know, selling out is the easy part. Now the shipping has to happen fast and with no mistakes, or people will be quick to complain. And those products have to be perfect, from the unboxing to the eating. Source link

‘Nowhere close’: Tony Bennett’s daughters sue brother over inheritance – National

3Apr

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‘Nowhere close’: Tony Bennett’s daughters sue brother over inheritance – National

Tony Bennett’s two daughters have filed a new lawsuit against their older brother, alleging he “abused” his power over their father’s estate for “significant financial gain.” Johanna and Antonia Bennett have accused D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett of “improper and unlawful conduct” in his role as trustee over the family estate, claiming he’s gone against their father’s wishes that all four of his children “be treated equally.”“Since Tony’s death, Johanna and Antonia have discovered that Danny exercised complete and unchecked control over Tony and his financial affairs prior to and following his death through multiple fiduciary and other roles of authority that Danny has abused, and continues to abuse, for his own significant financial gain,” lawyers for the Bennett sisters wrote in the suit, file...

6 years of Delhi Crime: Shefali Shah says, `Couldn`t be more grateful`

2Apr

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6 years of Delhi Crime: Shefali Shah says, `Couldn`t be more grateful`

With her acting prowess in `Delh Crime`, Shefali Shah left people impressed. As the first season of the Netflix show clocked six years on Saturday, Shefali took to Instagram and expressed her gratitude. "6 YEARS, 2 SEASONS and 1 MADAM SIR! Couldn`t be more grateful. #DelhiCrime," she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shefali Shah (@shefalishahofficial) The first season, based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, showcased the tireless work of the police in bringing justice to the victims. It was the first Indian web series to win an International Emmy Award. Season two, released in 2022, tackled another challenging case, shedding light on the struggles of law enfo...

U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support – National

2Apr

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U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support – National

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday is set to consider a measure to end the emergency justification used by President Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada — and enough Republicans may vote to ensure the resolution passes. The vote on the Democratic measure comes as Trump is due to announce his so-called “reciprocal” tariff plan that seeks to reorient global trade, an action the U.S. president has taken to calling “Liberation Day.”Wednesday is also the day when a temporary exemption on some products from the earlier 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods is set to expire. Yet it still wasn’t clear before Trump’s announcement if those tariffs — meant to address what the White House claims is a failure to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. — will return.Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of ...

Conservatives drop 3rd candidate from election race in B.C. riding

2Apr

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Conservatives drop 3rd candidate from election race in B.C. riding

A third Conservative Party candidate was removed from its roster of those running in the upcoming federal election late Tuesday evening, hours after two other candidates had been ousted. Lourence Singh, the party’s nominee for the British Columbia riding of New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville, was scrubbed from the party’s list of candidates while his own campaign website now redirects to the riding’s donation page on the Conservative website.Singh’s Instagram page for his campaign also says it cannot be loaded, though his Facebook remains active with his most recent post made Tuesday morning, resharing a union endorsement for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.“Mr. Lourence Singh will not be a candidate for the Conservative Party,” a spokesperson for the Conservatives told Global News...

People with autistic disorders are entitled to get gainful employment: Experts

2Apr

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People with autistic disorders are entitled to get gainful employment: Experts

People with autistic disorders need to be provided with skill training to get gainful employment besides being treated with empathy, feel many domain experts. Globally, the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders is rising, with autism affecting one in 100 children according to WHO, psychotherapist Minu Budhia said. "The focus should be on skill building in a sensory-friendly environment with social communication training. Organisations need to create an inclusive autism-friendly workspace," Budhia said. Conditions such as ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder), intellectual disabilities and learning disorders also impact millions, making neurodiversity far more common than we realise, Budhia said. Individuals on the autism spectrum do not need pity, she said, adding, "...

The key signs of autism in women — and why girls so often slip through the cracks

2Apr

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The key signs of autism in women — and why girls so often slip through the cracks

Autism has never been so widely discussed as it has in 2025. Diagnoses are on the rise, thanks in large part to an increased awareness, and numerous celebrities have shared their experience with the condition.But, even now, half of the world’s population is still being overlooked when it comes to the understanding of symptoms and the rate of diagnosis. Gender bias in medicine means that much of the general understanding of autism is skewed towards its presentation in men, leading many women with autism to fly under the radar.“For too long, autism has been predominantly understood through a male-centric lens, with stereotypes and diagnostic criteria shaped by how it typically presents in boys,” says Leanne Cooper-Brown, Neurodevelopment Lead at Clinical Partners. “As a result, many women, g...

Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ – National

2Apr

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Trump set to unveil ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’ – National

Canada is bracing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs as a trade war launched by President Donald Trump continues to dominate the federal election campaign. Trump has pledged to unveil on Wednesday so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on multiple countries on what he has dubbed as “Liberation Day.”It’s not yet clear what the specifics are of his new trade policy and whether Canada will be included, or what the levels of tariffs could be.“The president will be addressing the decades of unfair trade practices that have ripped our country off and American workers off,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday in previewing Trump’s announcement, while declining to offer any further details.Wednesday also marks the deadline for Trump’s temporary exemption of auto parts and other goods ...

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, says he’s going deaf, blind – National

2Apr

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Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, says he’s going deaf, blind – National

Roger Daltrey says he’s feeling the march of time, revealing to a concert audience that he’s going deaf and blind. The frontman for The Who opened up at a gig at London’s Royal Albert Hall recently, telling fans that he’s losing his sight and hearing.“The joys of getting old mean you go deaf,” Daltrey said at a concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust last Thursday, reports Sky News. “I also now have got the joy of going blind.”“Fortunately I still have my voice, because then I’ll have a full Tommy,” the 81-year-old continued, referencing the fictitious Tommy Walker from the band’s 1969 album-turned-rock opera Tommy, who is deaf, mute and blind.Daltrey has been a longstanding patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and has spearheaded the Royal Albert Hall concerts since they began in 2000, raising...