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This new `non-industrialised` style diet may help cut chronic disease risk

24Jan

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This new `non-industrialised` style diet may help cut chronic disease risk

A novel diet that mimics traditional eating habits created by using non-industrialised style food can be key to reducing the risk of several chronic diseases, while also helping lose weight. Industrialised diets -- high in processed foods and low in fibre -- have contributed to a substantial rise in chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The new diet titled "NiMe" (Non-industrialised Microbiome Restore) diet is inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialised societies. It consists of plant-based focus, but is not vegetarian. It is primarily made up of vegetables, legumes, and other whole-plant foods. It also incudes one small serving of animal protein per day (salmon, chicken, or pork) with no dairy, beef, or wheat. The international study led by Irish research...

Diddy files $50M defamation lawsuit against accuser who said he had sex tapes – National

24Jan

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Entertainment, Movies

Diddy files $50M defamation lawsuit against accuser who said he had sex tapes – National

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ legal team filed a $50-million defamation lawsuit Wednesday against a man they said had falsely claimed to possess videos implicating the 55-year-old producer in sexual assaults on eight celebrities. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City, accuses Courtney Burgess and his lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, of fabricating “outrageous lies” as part of an effort to potentially profit off of the media frenzy around Combs, who was indicted in September on sex-trafficking charges.Combs is also suing Nextstar Media Group, the parent company of television network NewsNation, for airing Burgess’ allegations without conducting proper due diligence.“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is taking a stand against the malicious falsehoods that have been fabricated and amplified by individuals seeki...

Turkey, Istanbul foodie guide: Great British Menu winner Selin Kiazim on the best restaurants and street food

24Jan

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Turkey, Istanbul foodie guide: Great British Menu winner Selin Kiazim on the best restaurants and street food

Istanbul has it all when it comes to city breaks: culture, a fantastic hotel scene and most importantly to chef Selin Kiazim: unbeatable foodie credentials. Here she shares her guide to eating your way around the Turkish city.Where is your favourite destination and why?Istanbul, hands down. Every six months or so, I feel this irresistible urge to go back and soak it all in, even if just for a couple of days. Of course, life doesn’t always allow for spontaneous trips, but ideally, I’d visit once or twice a year. Even a quick trip leaves me feeling energised and invigorated. And the food? Mind-blowing. Second to none. Everywhere you go, there’s something delicious to eat.Selin KiazimWhen was the last time you were there, and who were you with?The last time, sadly, was October 2023, which say...

Interprovincial trade could help blunt Trump tariffs. These are 3 barriers – National

24Jan

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Politics

Interprovincial trade could help blunt Trump tariffs. These are 3 barriers – National

U.S. President Donald Trump could slap tariffs on Canada as early as next week and Ottawa is already preparing a response to the threat from Washington. In addition to retaliatory tariffs, Canada’s plan includes boosting trade between Canadian provinces, which some experts say could help mitigate some of the worst effects of Trump’s tariffs.Matthew Holmes, executive vice-president and chief of public policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said, “There’s work you can do at home to actually make Canadians have a stronger economy at home. So we’re not as reliant and exposed to the U.S. market.”Holmes said that while fixing Canada’s internal trade barriers won’t happen overnight, it could help Canada during a trade battle with the U.S.“Over time, addressing internal trade in Canada could ...

Joly to meet with new U.S. counterpart Rubio as Trump pushes 5% NATO target – National

24Jan

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Joly to meet with new U.S. counterpart Rubio as Trump pushes 5% NATO target – National

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will press Canada’s case against damaging tariffs with the new U.S. secretary of state in Washington next week, after U.S. President Donald Trump repeated a demand Thursday for allies to vastly increase their military spending. Trump is threatening to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada starting on Feb. 1. Joly said things are still in flux because Trump hasn’t confirmed his new commerce secretary.“There will be lots of rhetoric,” Joly told reporters on Parliament Hill on Thursday.“We will hear a lot of different versions coming from south of the border. We need to put our head down, we need to be united and we need to defend Canadian jobs.”Joly spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for half an hour by phone Wedn...

Politics or economics? Revived Canada pipeline talks is ‘wishful thinking’: Expert

24Jan

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Politics or economics? Revived Canada pipeline talks is ‘wishful thinking’: Expert

To build or not to build: that’s the question facing Canadian politicians, oil and gas experts and industry leaders when it comes to domestic pipelines, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to tout plans for American energy independence. In a wide-ranging virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Trump made an array of comments, including repeating his statement of not needing Canadian cars, lumber, or oil and gas amid the threat to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports. 1:30 Trump claims U.S. economy will thrive without Canada: ‘We don’t need them’ His statements in recent we...

Doug Ford set to call Ontario election next week, sources confirm

24Jan

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Doug Ford set to call Ontario election next week, sources confirm

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will call a general election on Jan. 29, Global News has learned, setting the stage for a Feb. 27 vote. The confirmation comes after weeks of rampant speculation Ford would head to the polls early, amidst a threat of tariffs from the United States that has allowed the premier to take a national leadership role. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Ford has repeatedly claimed he needs a fresh mandate from the electorate to potentially spend tens of billions of dollars if tariffs hit Canadian imports to the United States and hurt the provincial economy.Opposition leaders, however, have said they would suppor...

Kritika Kamra has turned down many projects where women are reduced to props

23Jan

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Kritika Kamra has turned down many projects where women are reduced to props

After enjoying success with Gyaarah Gyaarah last year, Kritika Kamra is set to open this year with For Your Eyes Only, an espionage thriller with Pratik Gandhi. The upcoming Netflix series aligns with the kind of roles she seeks. “From playing a tough spy in For Your Eyes Only to a sharp cop in Gyaarah Gyaarah, I’m drawn to roles that break stereotypes. I want to tell stories that reflect strong, multi-dimensional women who stand their ground and challenge societal expectations,” she states. Finding such roles, however, hasn’t been easy. The actor rues that she has been offered many scripts in which female characters do little beyond servicing the story’s hero. Her response to such offers? A hard no. Kamra shares, “I’ve let go of work that glorifies weak, dependent women. My characters ha...

Carney, Freeland lead Liberal MP endorsements as leadership race solidifies – National

23Jan

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Carney, Freeland lead Liberal MP endorsements as leadership race solidifies – National

Liberal lawmakers defended their endorsements of candidates to replace outgoing leader Justin Trudeau on Thursday, after the deadline for joining the race passed. Liberal MPs said they have party unity, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the economy top of mind as they decide on their next leader. Most have rallied around the two presumed front runners: former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and former central banker Mark Carney.The federal Liberal caucus huddled on Parliament Hill Thursday to discuss next steps as leadership aspirants wined and dined party members at social events in Ottawa.Dozens of MPs and cabinet ministers have now announced which horses they’re backing. Roughly 20 are supporting Freeland — they include Justice Minister Arif Virani — and more than 30 have l...

Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

23Jan

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Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 23, 2025 3:28 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste has joined the Liberal leadership race, confirming Thursday that he has submitted the required documents and a $50,000 deposit to the federal party. Battiste is the only First Nations candidate in the race to replace Justin Trudeau, and the first Indigenous candidate ever to be in the running to become prime minister of Canada.Speaking in Halifax Thursday, the Mi’kmaq politician from Cape Breton was surrounded by Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey chiefs and councillors from across Atla...