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A$AP Rocky’s style on trial and the enduring appeal of court chic
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A$AP Rocky’s style on trial and the enduring appeal of court chic

The internet is salivating over A$AP Rocky again: the rapper has just been acquitted on two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. The jury deliberated for just three hours yesterday before reaching the final verdict. It’s official: the only count on which he’s found guilty is looking “entirely too f***ing cool at court”.Not my words: Esquire’s. But I echo the sentiment. The charge for this “misdemeanour” is pure adoration: his wife Rihanna is ecstatic. Had he been found guilty of an actual crime, Rocky would have faced 24 years in prison. That’s 24 Met Galas without the world’s suavest man. The rapper’s courtroom strategy — or rather, styling — is something of a masterclass for those in court (Luigi Mangione, take note). Turning up in to your trial in perfectly tailored Saint La...
Canada, U.S. ready for 4 Nations final with political tensions high off the ice
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Canada, U.S. ready for 4 Nations final with political tensions high off the ice

Jon Cooper is a hockey coach. He’s also aware of the world outside the rink. Relations between Canada and the United States are as frosty as they’ve been in a long time.U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly America’s northern neighbour and close ally should become its “51st state.” There have been tariff threats. Canada said it would respond in kind if the hammer fell.Political rhetoric has been ratcheted up on both sides of the border.Tensions are high.It’s against that backdrop Canada and the U.S. will play Thursday’s final of the 4 Nations Face-Off — the biggest men’s international hockey game between the rivals since the 2010 Olympic final.Both teams are downplaying what’s happening away from the rink. It’s also impossible to ignore. Story continues below advertisemen...
Navi Mumbai: 2.5-year-old child undergoes successful cochlear implant surgery
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Navi Mumbai: 2.5-year-old child undergoes successful cochlear implant surgery

In a medical achievement, a team of doctors in Navi Mumbai performed a successful cochlear implant surgery on a 2.5-year-old baby girl from Mahad, who had congenital profound hearing loss. The patient, Anika (name changed), had hearing loss by birth. She wasn`t responding to sounds of claps, toys, etc. Her parents consulted an audiologist, and BERA tests were performed at the age of 1. Due to the non-availability of facilities in Mahad and financial constraints, her treatment was delayed. A team led by Dr. Rajendra Waghela, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Medicover Hospital, performed the surgery after ENT consultation, under the guidance of Dr Sanjiv Badhwar. Dr Waghela said, “The baby was suffering from congenital hearing impairment. Despite being diagnosed with hearing loss before the age of...
Suzhal- The Vortex S2 trailer: 8 suspects, one high-profile murder
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Suzhal- The Vortex S2 trailer: 8 suspects, one high-profile murder

Prime Video launched the enthralling trailer for the second season of its critically acclaimed Tamil crime thriller Original series Suzhal—The Vortex, which transported the audience right into the eye of the storm. Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, the series features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh returning in lead roles, along with Lal, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan (Muthu), Samyuktha Vishwanathan (Naachi), Monisha Blessy (Muppi), Rini (Gaandhari), Shrisha (Veera), Abhirami Bose (Senbagam), Nikhila Sankar (Sandhanam), Kalaivani Bhaskar (Ulagu), and Ashwini Nambiar in pivotal roles, along with Manjima Mohan and Kayal Chandran making special appearances. Suzhal—...
Canada moving to list criminal cartels as terrorist groups – National
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Canada moving to list criminal cartels as terrorist groups – National

With Canada’s new fentanyl czar now in place, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said the next step in the fight against the opioid crisis is to designate criminal cartels as terrorist entities under the country’s Criminal Code. Speaking Wednesday at Toronto Pearson International Airport, McGuinty said that listing cartels as terrorist groups will give law enforcement, such as RCMP and local police, more authority and more powers to “follow the money and to look and see how criminal cartels are using sophisticated laundering tactics.”“Right now in downtown Toronto, there’s a gathering of the leadership of the Public Safety Department with Finance Canada, with our fentanyl czar, and with our senior RCMP folks. They’re meeting with the six largest chartered banks in Canada,” he said durin...
Premier Danielle Smith to give update on Alberta government response to health contract allegations
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Premier Danielle Smith to give update on Alberta government response to health contract allegations

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 19, 2025 12:45 pm Updated February 19, 2025 12:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to provide an update today on the government’s response to allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is also set to appear at the news conference in Calgary.The former head of Alberta Health Services alleges in a lawsuit that she was fired for pro...
Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws lawsuit, rapper calls dismissal ‘victory’ – National
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Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws lawsuit, rapper calls dismissal ‘victory’ – National

A lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000 has been dismissed by the lawyer representing the Jane Doe, according to court filings. In December, the unidentified woman added Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, to a lawsuit she had filed against Combs in Manhattan federal court, alleging she was attacked by the singers in 2000 after Combs’ limo driver offered her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty.The court document submitted by the woman’s lawyers announcing the voluntary dismissal did not include any reasons or explanation for the withdrawal. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, which means the plantiff cannot refile the some complaint in court. Story continues below advertisement ...
Should we all be taking creatine? The bodybuilders’ favourite could boost brain health
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Should we all be taking creatine? The bodybuilders’ favourite could boost brain health

For as long as we can remember, knocking back creatine has been synonymous with muscle-bound bodybuilders, but the naturally occurring amino acid has had undergone a health makeover largely thanks to social media wellbeing influencers waxing lyrical about the so-called endless benefits. You might not be aware, but creatine is actually naturally synthesised by the body - it’s manufactured in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and largely stored in skeletal muscle. You can also acquire creatine though your diet, and animal products such as red meat, fish and dairy are the best sources - so as long as you’re eating a balanced diet, you are probably already obtaining enough. On the flip side, creatine stores are naturally lower for people on vegetarian and vegan diets as the amino acid isn’t natu...
Hyderabad: Doctors remove pen cap stuck in man`s lungs for 21 years
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Hyderabad: Doctors remove pen cap stuck in man`s lungs for 21 years

Doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad removed a pen cap from the lungs of a man, who had accidentally ingested it 21 years ago. The 26-year-old from Karimnagar recently approached a hospital due to persistent cough and unexplained weight loss. According to Dr. Shubhakar Nadella, Consultant Clinical and Interventional Pulmonologist, KIMS Hospital, the youth’s condition worsened significantly over the last 10 days, making it difficult for him to sleep. "When the patient arrived, we conducted a CT scan, which showed a lump-like structure inside his lungs. We initially assumed it was an obstruction causing his persistent cough. However, during the procedure, we discovered that it was actually a pen cap lodged inside,” he said. “Midway through the procedure, we called in his elder brother and ...
Patrick Schwarzenegger shares family reaction to his `The White Lotus` casting
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Patrick Schwarzenegger shares family reaction to his `The White Lotus` casting

Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared a special moment with his family after he broke the news of his casting in the third season of the Emmy-winning show, `The White Lotus`. The third season of The White Lotus, currently streaming on HBO, stars Patrick as Saxon Ratliff. The actor is garnering praise for his performance in the film. Taking to his Instagram handle, the `Gen V` actor shared an adorable reaction from his mother, Maria Shriver, and sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, after he told them that he would be joining the lead cast of HBO`s `The White Lotus` show for its third season.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Patrick Schwarzenegger (@patrickschwarzeneg...