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Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy Osbourne’s final words to her before his death – National
11Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy Osbourne’s final words to her before his death – National

Sharon Osbourne has revealed her late husband Ozzy Osbourne’s final words to her before his death, as she opened up for the first time about the rock icon’s last moments. The Black Sabbath lead singer died in July at the age of 76, nearly five years after he revealed his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and just two weeks after his last live performance with the original lineup of the band at Villa Park soccer stadium in their home city of Birmingham, central England.In an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, released on Dec. 10, Sharon, 73, said her husband’s final words to her were: “Kiss me. Hug me tight.”“The night before he passed, he was up and down to the bathroom all night, and it was like 4:30 a.m., and he said, ‘Wake up.’ I said, ‘I’m already bloody awake, you’ve woken me up,'” ...
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San Francisco woman gives birth in a self-driving taxi
11Dec By No Comments
Health

San Francisco woman gives birth in a self-driving taxi

Self-driving Waymo taxis have gone viral for negative reasons involving the death of a beloved San Francisco bodega cat and pulling an illegal U-turn in front of police who were unable to issue a ticket to a non-existent driver. But this week, the self-driving taxis are the bearer of happier news after a San Francisco woman gave birth in a Waymo. The mother was on her way to the University of California, San Francisco medical centre on Monday when she delivered inside the robotaxi, said a Waymo spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday, December 11. The company said its rider support team detected "unusual activity" inside the vehicle and called to check on the rider as well as alert 911. Waymo, which is owned by Google`s parent company, Alphabet, declined to elaborate on how the vehicle...
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House of Commons set to rise for 6 weeks as Liberal bills still face votes – National
11Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

House of Commons set to rise for 6 weeks as Liberal bills still face votes – National

The House of Commons could rise as early as Thursday for the winter break — without the Liberals passing their lengthy budget implementation bill. The House calendar officially has MPs in their seats until Friday but they could agree to break for Christmas before the end of the day. They are scheduled to return to the House on January 26.House Leader Steven MacKinnon said Wednesday his government has “accomplished an incredible amount” during the fall sitting, pointing to budget and crime bills which have yet to become law.It’s the first full sitting since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office in the spring, after which MPs passed legislation that aims to make it easier to get major projects built in the country and remove interprovincial trade barriers.Asked Wednesday how he thought this...
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah`s debut series Bawra Mann premieres on Dec 12
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah`s debut series Bawra Mann premieres on Dec 12

The first episode of filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s debut web series for his newly launched digital vertical, Sunshine Pictures Digital, will drop tomorrow, marking a fresh beginning in his storytelling journey. The series is titled Bawra Mann, and its first episode will be available to stream tomorrow on YouTube. Bawra Mann is a stirring tale of ambition, gender bias, and the courage it takes to unlearn, evolve, and choose integrity over ego. Bawra Mann Plot Bawra Mann follows Ishaan, a brilliant but restless techie from Bengaluru, whose chase for success blinds him to the very dream that once defined him, uplifting rural women through meaningful innovation. His world collapses after a heated fallout with Megha, a bold and self-assured leader who forces him to confront his fragile mas...
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Carney says U.S. won’t exit CUSMA: ‘That’s not what they’re saying’ – National
11Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Carney says U.S. won’t exit CUSMA: ‘That’s not what they’re saying’ – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back on the suggestion that the U.S. may be considering pulling out of North America’s trilateral free-trade pact. When The Canadian Press asked the prime minister if he was open to separate bilateral trade pacts if the U.S. withdraws, Carney replied, “That’s not what they’re saying.”U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said in a public talk on Wednesday that the continental free-trade pact could be exited, revised or renegotiated — and that “all of those things are on the table.”Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. relations who has been a lead negotiator on trade talks this year, told The Canadian Press that he has no reason to believe the Trump administration is preparing to tear up the free trade agreement.“We believe, based...
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Use the ‘Five Whys’ to Get to the Root of Your Productivity Problems
11Dec By No Comments
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Use the ‘Five Whys’ to Get to the Root of Your Productivity Problems

Planning is a key part of staying productive, but it has to be done right. To succeed, you need to understand why previous attempts at planning didn’t pan out. Conducting a personal after-action review is one way to assess your work and determine how to be more efficient, but to truly understand what went wrong and prepare for the future, you need to dig deep. Try the “Five Whys” technique to get to the bottom of things. What is the “Five Whys” technique?You should know, first of all, that this is yet another productivity protocol that springs from Japan’s famed factory system, like the 5S and 3M techniques. With this one, once you identify a problem, you’re going to ask, “Why?” five times, which will ultimately reveal the true root cause of the issue—and what you need to focus on fixing. ...
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Mumbai doctors seeing 70 per cent surge in throat infections during winter
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Mumbai doctors seeing 70 per cent surge in throat infections during winter

Throat infections are becoming a growing matter of concern in Mumbai this winter, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in cases across all age groups.  Experts are reporting a noticeable rise in people experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, persistent coughing, and irritation.  Cold air, sudden temperature changes, and high viral activity during winter make the throat more sensitive, while pollution further worsens symptoms. Many people also ignore early signs, which leads to prolonged discomfort and repeated infections. Experts advise staying hydrated, having warm fluids, steam inhalation, and timely medical care to avoid complications. Winter throat infections are usually caused by viruses, bacteria, or irritation from cold and polluted air. Many people across Mumbai experien...
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ Joey DeSena arrested on felony secret peeping charges – National
11Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ Joey DeSena arrested on felony secret peeping charges – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former two-time Jeopardy! winner from North Carolina has been arrested on two charges of felony secret peeping. Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena, 42, is accused of installing cameras in a victim’s bedroom and bathroom, according to an arrest warrant filed by the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office and viewed by People.The warrant said the alleged crime happened on Oct. 10, but the warrant was not issued until Nov. 26.According to the warrant, authorities stated DeSena “unlawfully, willfully and feloniously,” secretly or surreptitiously, installed a “device that can be used to create [a] photographic image, namely a camera,” placed in the two rooms “with the intent to capture the image of anothe...
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Champagne defends Stellantis contracts as MPs press on job guarantees
11Dec By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Champagne defends Stellantis contracts as MPs press on job guarantees

Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Wednesday defended his efforts to protect auto manufacturing jobs in Ontario while facing sometimes personal attacks from Conservative MPs over the fate of Stellantis workers in Brampton. Champagne, in his previous role as industry minister, helped negotiate two federal contracts with Stellantis that are now under scrutiny, after the company announced in October it will shift planned production of the Jeep Compass from its Brampton plant to the U.S.During testimony at the House of Commons industry committee, Champagne said the government secured “a number of covenants” from Stellantis that protected workers and the company’s presence in Canada.“I’ve met with a number of the workers (in Brampton) and they know we fought nail and tooth to make ...
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