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As Meghan Markle returns to Instagram, fans spot relatable social media gaffe – National
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As Meghan Markle returns to Instagram, fans spot relatable social media gaffe – National

Meghan Markle is kicking off the new year with a new Instagram account, returning to the social media platform after a five year absence, and racking up almost a million followers in the first day of her return. The account, given the simple handle @meghan, has two posts as of Thursday – her first post, a black and white video shared on New Year’s Day, shows the Duchess of Sussex, 43, running on a beach toward the ocean, before pausing to write “2025” in the sand with her finger. Story continues below advertisement People reports her husband, Prince Harry, shot the video.Eagle-eyed followers, however, spotted evidence that the video was likely filmed multiple times, which is relatable for anyone who’s attempted to capture content for the platform before. ...
Dry January survival guide: from tracking apps to sober books
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Dry January survival guide: from tracking apps to sober books

“To dry Jan, or not to dry Jan?” you ask yourself as you hold up one of the empty bottles still hanging around from party season, destined for the recycling bin. If you’re guilty of going bigger than ever on the booze at the tail end of 2024 — or frankly, the whole year — you're not alone. Alcohol Change found that just over a quarter of adults (26%, excluding non-drinkers) drank more in 2024 than 2023, with 15.5 million of them saying they plan to cut down in 2025. Perhaps you’ve tried Dry January before and made it to the end, perhaps you only managed to hack it a few days. Though, whether you're seasoned after several successful Dry Jans, or contemplating it for the very first time, we could all do with a little help to make it enjoyable.If you can hack it, the benefits are clear: resea...
Can hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners increase breast cancer risk?
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Can hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners increase breast cancer risk?

As the beauty and cosmetic industry evolves, many new skincare, haircare and hair styling products continue to flood the market. However, the safety of some of these products has come under scrutiny, in view of their potential health implications. A study conducted by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in International Journal of Cancer in 2019 had revealed a concerning association between the use of permanent hair dyes and chemical hair straighteners and an increased risk of breast cancer. The study found that women who used hair straighteners at least every five to eight weeks were about 30 per cent more likely to develop breast cancer. It also found that using permanent hair dye caused a 9 per cent increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to non-users. As mo...
Top nutrition trends for 2025 in diet, injectables and longevity
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Top nutrition trends for 2025 in diet, injectables and longevity

Christmas has come and gone, and as we enter the New Year, it’s the perfect time to invest in your health and wellness. And whether you want to turbocharge flagging energy levels, or eat your way to enhanced weight loss, there’s a nutrition trend or a secret ingredient that promises to get you there faster. Here’s our pick of the 2025 wellness aids you need to know about.Polyphenols that mimic the Ozempic effectThe buzz around Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs is going nowhere. With the NHS rumoured to start prescribing Mounjaro to patients who fit their criteria from as early as March, we’re likely to see an enormous surge of GLP-1 interest in 2025. But as popularity in weight loss jabs piques, research into natural alternatives that mimic the GLP-1 hormone is also catching on, so...
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
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‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation

The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader in a letter expressing “deep concern” about the future of government. The letter dated Dec. 23 was shared publicly Sunday by New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, who has been saying since the fall that Trudeau should step down.Long wrote in a Facebook post that he shared the letter for “openness and transparency.”“If we are to have any chance in the next election, and prevent a Pierre Poilievre government, we need new leadership with a new vision for our party and the country,” Long wrote.Atlantic caucus chair and Nova Scotia MP Kody Blois penned the letter, saying it is no longer “tenable” for Trudeau to continue to lead the party. Get daily National news Get the d...
Stroke in winter: Risk factors and preventative measures you need to know
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Stroke in winter: Risk factors and preventative measures you need to know

The winter season brings several health challenges ranging from common cold to joint pain. Apart from these, a major health issue that can get exacerbated in the cold weather is the risk of strokes. According to a 2021 report by ICMR - National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, stroke was the third leading cause of death and sixth leading cause of disability in India. Explaining how a stroke is caused, Dr Rahul Jankar, Consultant Neuro Physician and Stroke Specialist, AIMS Hospital, Dombivli, says, “A stroke is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. In this condition, the blood flow to a specific part of your brain is disrupted. This can further lead to the death of brain cells, which can impair your brain’s ability to perform various essentia...
Quebec Liberal caucus calling for Trudeau to resign, adding to pressure
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Quebec Liberal caucus calling for Trudeau to resign, adding to pressure

Quebec Liberal MPs are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down before the next federal election, Global News has learned, becoming the third regional caucus to do so. The Quebec MPs have been discussing the prime minister’s fate amongst themselves since the House of Commons rose for the winter break on Dec. 17, and came to the conclusion Trudeau must resign, a source with direct knowledge of the discussions told Global News.Stephane Lauzon, who chairs the Quebec Liberal caucus, has been tasked to deliver that message to national caucus leadership, the source said.News of the Quebec MP discussions was previously reported by iPolitics, citing sources within the caucus who said Lauzon had sent a letter to the executive caucus informing them of the MPs’ decision. CBC News and th...
`The Royals` to `Stardom`, most-anticipated web series of 2025
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`The Royals` to `Stardom`, most-anticipated web series of 2025

The Royals For the first time, it’s not the story or the protagonists that’s making viewers excited for The Royals. Yesteryear actor Zeenat Aman will be making her return to the screen in the Pritish Nandy production, created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy. Since her exciting and, might we say, explosive debut on Instagram, Aman is all anyone has spoken about. The series, starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, is about what happens when an entitled Prince Charming locks horns with a startup whiz. It’s a new-age romance that sees two worlds clash, ambitions collide, and romance bloom.  Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, and Luke Ken...
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2024 – National
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2024 – National

Saying goodbye to people we love and respect is a part of life, and while it’s often to our loved ones, sometimes it’s to the people who touched our hearts and influenced our lives with their talent. In 2024, sadly, we lost many people with colossal talent; musicians who kept our toes tapping, actors who lit up the stage and screen, authors who wrote books we couldn’t put down and other high-profile personalities.Among them were Canadians Donald Sutherland and Alice Munro, stars of the screen Shannen Doherty, Dame Maggie Smith and James Earl Jones, and influential musicians Liam Payne and Quincy Jones.We’re taking the time to celebrate the legacy of this group of people by remembering some of the celebrities we lost in 2024.— Glynis Johns is shown on Sept. 11, 1982....
Tax changes are coming in 2025. Here’s what Canadians need to know – National
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Tax changes are coming in 2025. Here’s what Canadians need to know – National

As Canadians ring in the new year with cost of living top of mind, many would likely want to get ahead on their finances for 2025. There are several changes coming into effect as early as Jan. 1 that could affect people’s pocketbooks and how they file tax returns.The official 2025 tax season kicks off in mid-February.Here’s what is changing for tax filing, government benefits and savings contributions, among other tax-related updates.There are questions looming over the implementation of the capital gains tax changes that were introduced earlier this year. Story continues below advertisement The federal government tabled a notice of ways and means motion in June, increasing the inclusion rate for taxable capital gains, but legislation is yet to be passed to fo...