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London’s sexiest hotel rooms: from Shoreditch to Soho
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London’s sexiest hotel rooms: from Shoreditch to Soho

Bookish types will swoon at the chance to stay at this literary stalwart in Soho, the former home of 18th-century essayist William Hazlitt. Plush carpets, antiques, gilded oil paintings and plenty of signed reads from well-known authors set the scene in the cosy communal spaces, before you ascend to the eye catching pink-painted Superior Double — complete with its own literary collection, sink-in leather chairs and a rolltop bath. Other Superior Doubles come splashed in brooding, coddling greys, greens or blues, with old fireplaces and dark wood four-posters as your backdrop for amour. Source link
Sports fans across Canada boo U.S. national anthem in response to tariffs
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Sports fans across Canada boo U.S. national anthem in response to tariffs

It turns out there’s a limit to the Canadian politeness our country is famous for. Frustrated sports fans in arenas across the country have begun to boo loudly while the U.S. national anthem is played at NHL and NBA games, showing just how well President Donald Trump‘s imposed tariffs on Canada are going over with people north of the border.Over the weekend, in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa, fans of the Canadian teams showed their displeasure during the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner.What’s now become a trend was first witnessed in Ottawa before the Senators took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, just hours after Trump declared an economic emergency in order to place taxes of 25 per cent on imports from Canada. Energy imported from Canada, including oil, natu...
‘Buy Canadian’ sentiment grows as Trump tariffs spark trade war – National
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‘Buy Canadian’ sentiment grows as Trump tariffs spark trade war – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2025 7:48 am Updated February 3, 2025 8:57 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian businesses preparing for Tuesday’s imposition of tariffs are leaning into the “buy Canadian” sentiment. Grocery chain Loblaw Companies Ltd. has committed to securing more food grown and made in Canada, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs to be enacted Tuesday.Per Bank, the company’s CEO, made the commitment on LinkedIn ov...
Ford ‘ripping up’ Ontario’s $100M contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink system
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Ford ‘ripping up’ Ontario’s $100M contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink system

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Doug Ford says the Ontario government is “ripping up” its $100-million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide high-speed internet to northern and rural communities. Ford, who plunged the province into an early election last week, said in a social media post Monday that effective immediately, the Progressive-Conservative government is banning American companies from provincial contracts.The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to enact a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports beginning Tuesday; Ottawa and the provinces are retaliating, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposing immediate tariffs on $30-billion worth of goods, followed by further tariff...
Trudeau and Trump set to talk amid Canada-U.S. trade war – National
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Trudeau and Trump set to talk amid Canada-U.S. trade war – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2025 7:30 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump Monday as Canada’s leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States. Trump mentioned the planned conversation after returning to Washington from Florida on Sunday night and Trudeau’s office confirmed a call is scheduled.Speaking with reporters at the Joint Base Andrews Sunday evening, the Republican president said “Canada has been abusive to the United States for many years” as he described the trade relation...
85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO
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85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in South-East Asia: WHO

South-East Asia region is expected to witness an 85 per cent increase in the number of new Cancer cases and deaths, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, ahead of World Cancer Day. Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day. “The theme this year United by Unique is a reminder of the collective commitment against cancer,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia. “WHO acknowledges every patient’s unique experiences and the value of people-centered care delivered jointly by healthcare providers, families, friends, and community,” she added. In 2022, the WHO South-East Asia Region had 2.4 million new cases of cancer, including 56,000 children, and 1.5 million deaths. “Among all the WHO regions, our Region had the highest number of cancers of...
2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion – National
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2025 Grammy Awards: The most eye-catching red carpet fashion – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s time, music and fashion lovers: The 2025 Grammy Awards are here. The biggest and most beloved stars in popular music have descended on Los Angeles to walk the red carpet and, if the stars align, take home a trophy on music’s biggest night.Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting Sunday night’s festivities for the fifth year in a row, and viewers will be treated to performances from Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and more.Beyoncé leads this year’s Grammy nominations with 11, followed by Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and Charli XCX at seven each, and Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan with six apiece.But before we ...
I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn’t all go to plan
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I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn’t all go to plan

Next, I headed to Malabar Hill, a serene escape from the surfer crowd in Weligama. If you’re after total tranquility, this is the place. The beach is nearby, but let’s be honest—I was all about disappearing for a month. Unfortunately, no matter how far you travel, you can’t escape the doomscrolling couple—those who sit next to each other, glued to their phones, loudly watching TikToks. It’s a universal experience, even in remote Sri Lanka. Source link
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Busting 5 common myths about the condition
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Busting 5 common myths about the condition

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions worldwide. According to the World Health Orgnization, 18 million people worldwide were living with the condition in 2019. February 2 is observed as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day every year to raise awareness about the condition, its causes, symptoms, treatment options and more. Despite advancements in medical science, several myths about RA persist, often leading to misinformation and delayed treatment. In a conversation with mid-day.com, Dr Vaibhav Bagaria, Director - Orthopaedics, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, busts five common misconceptions about the condition. Myth 1: RA only affects the elderly. Unlike osteoarthritis, which is primarily age-related, RA can affect individuals of a...
Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump’s trade war – National
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Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump’s trade war – National

U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented move to pull America’s closest neighbours into a trade war has left some Republican lawmakers precariously navigating how to support the leader’s tariff agenda while their local economies brace for impact. Many Republicans — caught between risking the president’s ire and facing backlash from constituents concerned about rising costs — remained quiet about the damaging duties, set to be deployed Tuesday. Other came out loudly in support.“Canada needs to come to the table,” Kristi Noem, the former governor of South Dakota and the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, told NBC News on Sunday.“They need to work with us to make sure that not only can we be good neighbours, but that we can help each other’s economies by getting in line.”Trum...