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Authorities investigating racist texts sent to dozens of black Americans across the US | US News
9Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Authorities investigating racist texts sent to dozens of black Americans across the US | US News

Dozens of black Americans have received text messages telling them they had been "selected" to pick cotton "at the nearest plantation".The messages invoking slavery were sent to university students from colleges including Ohio State University, Clemson University in South Carolina, the University of Southern California and Missouri State University, according to Sky's US partner network NBC News. But other black men, women and children were recipients of the messages in several other states including New York, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Tennessee.The first messages were sent the morning after the US election, with some referencing president-elect Donald Trump.The FBI said in a statement on Thursday that it is aware of the texts and has been in contact with the US Department of Jus...
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RFK Jr reviewing resumes for top Trump health jobs, sources say
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RFK Jr reviewing resumes for top Trump health jobs, sources say

By Stephanie Kelly for Reuters Robert F Kennedy Jr at an election night event for Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: JOHN MOORE / Getty Images via AFP Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former independent presidential candidate, is reviewing candidate resumes for the top jobs at the US government's health agencies in Donald Trump's incoming administration, a former Kennedy aide and a source says. Kennedy, of the famed political family, has been asked to recommend appointees for all regulatory health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration, said Del Bigtree, who was director of communications for Kennedy's campaign and remains close to the former candidate. A source familiar with the matter, who declined to be identified...
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Just five minutes of daily exercise could help lower blood pressure, finds study
9Nov By No Comments
Health

Just five minutes of daily exercise could help lower blood pressure, finds study

Exercising for five minutes per day could reduce blood pressure, a new research has found. The research, which was published by experts from an international academic collaboration led by the University of Sydney and University College London on Thursday, suggested that doing five minutes of physical activity, such as walking uphill or stair climbing every day may help to lower blood pressure. According to the study by the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep (ProPASS) Consortium, replacing sedentary behaviour with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day can result in a clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure. "High blood pressure is one of the biggest health issues globally, but unlike some major causes of cardiovascular mortality there may be relatively accessible ways...
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Dr Brian Cox: ‘Venus is about as close to hell as you can get’
8Nov By No Comments
World News

Dr Brian Cox: ‘Venus is about as close to hell as you can get’

Contrary to its serene appearance, the clouded globe of Venus is a world of intense heat, crushing atmospheric pressure and clouds of corrosive acid. Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech To 1950s stargazers, the planet Venus looked like "a forest world where it's always raining", says rock star physicist Dr Brian Cox. We now know that this cloudy-looking neighbour is covered in thousands of volcanoes and hellishly hot. "It's well over 400 degrees Celsius on the surface so lead would melt into molten lead. The pressure is 90 times the atmospheric pressure on Earth. "The clouds are not beautiful clouds of water but they rain sulphuric acid - concentrated battery acid - so it's about as close to hell as you can get." A digital image of Earth's home solar system which is home to eight planets and fi...
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B.C. port lockout: Union, employer plan mediated talks
8Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

B.C. port lockout: Union, employer plan mediated talks

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Employers and the union representing supervisors embroiled in a labour dispute that triggered a lockout at British Columbia’s ports will attempt to reach a deal when talks restart this weekend. A spokesman from the office of federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has confirmed the minister spoke with leaders at both the BC Maritime Employers Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514, but did not invoke any section of the Canadian Labour Code that would force them back to talks. 1:53 B.C. port labour dispute impacting economy ...
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Saqib Saleem finally breaks silence on Citadel: Honey Bunny row
8Nov By No Comments
Entertainment, Movies

Saqib Saleem finally breaks silence on Citadel: Honey Bunny row

One of the most headline-making shows of the last one month has been Citadel: Honey Bunny. Starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the show is a prequel to the Russo Brothers created Priyanka Chopra-led show Citadel. Created by Raj & DK the show has been the talk of the town for many reasons. But it soon also attracted some controversy when suddenly the netizens noticed Saqib Saleem, who plays a pivotal part in the show, was actually absent from all the promotional events and even content. Turns out Saqib has now finally spoken about the show and cryptically said he is not the one who calls the shots.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Saqib Saleem (@saqibsaleem) Saqib Saleem...
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Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’
8Nov By No Comments
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Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’

By Lisa Richwine, Reuters Photo: CNN Superstar singer Beyonce has topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled, earning 11 nods including an album of the year nomination for her venture into country music, 'Cowboy Carter'. Behind Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone tied with seven nominations each. Pop phenomenon Taylor Swift and newcomers Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter scored six each. Beyonce's nominations brought her career total to 99, more than any other artist. She had been tied for the lead with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, who has 88. Women dominated the album of the year category, the top Grammy honour. Beyonce, despite her lifetime lead in nominations, has never taken home the album trophy. Jay-Z called out that fact at the last Gra...
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Amid Trump trade worries, China tariffs give Canada ‘firm’ ground: Freeland – National
8Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Amid Trump trade worries, China tariffs give Canada ‘firm’ ground: Freeland – National

Chrystia Freeland says that a unified stance towards China will give Canada a “firm foundation” in upcoming trade negotiations with the United States and president-elect Donald Trump. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Freeland spoke to reporters Friday after the first meeting of the newly revived cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations, which she will again chair.She compared the committee to the task force struck during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing ministers together regularly to address an “urgent issue.” In this case, it’s the Canada-U.S. relationship, which is set to see the border and trade relations in the spotlight under the incoming Trump administration.Trump, who was declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Wednesday, promised during the campaig...
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US judge pauses Donald Trump 2020 election case after presidency victory
8Nov By No Comments
World News

US judge pauses Donald Trump 2020 election case after presidency victory

Photo: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / Getty Images via AFP By Andrew Goudsward, Reuters A US judge has set aside pending deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case after federal prosecutors said they were grappling with the "unprecedented circumstance" of his impending return to the White House. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington approved a request from Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting the criminal case, to set aside the deadlines, according to a court order, while they weigh its future. Prosecutors wrote the delay was necessary "to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy". Under a Justice Department policy dating back to...
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