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Man who rushed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ premiere jailed in Singapore – National

19Nov

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Entertainment, Movies

Man who rushed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ premiere jailed in Singapore – National

Authorities have charged the man who rushed at Ariana Grande while she walked the yellow brick road carpet at the Singapore premiere of her new movie Wicked: For Good on Thursday. On Friday, the Australian man, named Johnson Wen, was charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court.Wen, 26, pleaded guilty to the charge on Monday and was sentenced to nine days in jail.Wen told the court that he arrived in Singapore on Nov. 11 on a 90-day social visit pass to attend the premiere and for a holiday, the Straits Times reports.In the now-viral video from the Wicked: For Good premiere, Wen jumped over a barricade as Grande was signing autographs while walking along the carpet at Universal Studios Singapore, alongside co-stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. Story ...

Joly accuses PQ leader of steering Quebec toward Trump with U.S. outreach

19Nov

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Politics

Joly accuses PQ leader of steering Quebec toward Trump with U.S. outreach

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says she is troubled to hear the Parti Québécois (PQ) leader call for a “closer relationship” with the United States if Quebec were to become an independent country. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday, she said PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wants “to make Quebec much weaker in the face of an America that is gaining enormous power,” adding that he risks “throwing Quebec into the arms of Donald Trump.”For several weeks, St-Pierre Plamondon has been gradually unveiling his Blue Book, which lays out his vision for a sovereign Quebec. Earlier this month, he presented an overview of its section on international relations. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon with his wife, Alexandra Tremblay, in front of a crowd of PQ supp...

Alberta’s plan to let doctors work publicly and privately worries critics, health-care advocates

19Nov

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Politics

Alberta’s plan to let doctors work publicly and privately worries critics, health-care advocates

The Alberta cabinet minister in charge of primary care says legislation is coming — but won’t provide details — amid reports the province plans to let doctors work in the public and private health systems simultaneously as they see fit. “I can’t speak to the specifics of legislation before it gets into the house, but I am always looking for opportunities to make sure that Albertans have increased access to the supports and the resources that they need,” Adriana LaGrange told reporters at the legislature Tuesday.“I’ll have more to share in a little while.” The Globe and Mail first reported that, according to documents it had obtained, Alberta is considering legislative changes that would permit doctors to work under the public and private health systems as they see fit.The Globe report ...

Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws

18Nov

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Politics

Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws

The Alberta government has invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause for the second time in less than a month. In this case, to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth and adults. Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, will amend the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, the Education Amendment Act, 2024, and the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act.Premier Danielle Smith says the move is necessary to protect children’s health and well-being, which she added could be jeopardized if challenges to the laws are tied up in court for a long time.“This government does not turn to the notwithstanding clause unless the stakes warrant it, and in this case, the stakes could not be higher,” Smith told reporters in a news conference Monday befor...

WHO praises India’s progress in reducing TB detection gaps, and mortality rate

18Nov

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WHO praises India’s progress in reducing TB detection gaps, and mortality rate

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for making ‘encouraging gains’ to end tuberculosis (TB), with narrowing detection gaps and reducing mortality. According to the recently released WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, India’s TB incidence fell by 21 per cent -- from 237 TB cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024 -- almost double the pace of decline observed globally, at 12 per cent. The country’s TB mortality rate decreased from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh population in 2024, reflecting significant progress in reducing deaths due to TB. The flagship TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched in December 2024, has achieved extensive reach, screening over 19 crore vulnerable individuals for TB across the country, leading to th...

Regai OTT release: When and where to watch Tamil crime thriller series

18Nov

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Regai OTT release: When and where to watch Tamil crime thriller series

ZEE5 is all set to take audiences into a world where truth hides in plain sight, and every clue leads deeper into chaos, with the launch of Tamil original series Regai (fingerprint), a gripping seven-episode crime thriller premiering November 28. While the series draws its core concept from the universe crafted by celebrated crime writer Rajesh Kumar, ‘Regai’ is an originally created, written and directed by Dhinakaran M, who brings a fresh intensity and psychological depth to the narrative. Plot of Regai At the heart of Regai lies a chilling question: How do you solve a crime when the victims have already been declared dead? What begins as a routine chase by S.I. Vetri (Balahasan) and constable Santhiya (Pavitra Janani) spirals into a disturbing investigation. An ice-cart vendor dies ...

Why Black Friday Is a Bad Day to Impulse Buy Electronics

18Nov

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Why Black Friday Is a Bad Day to Impulse Buy Electronics

Not every Black Friday deal is as sweet as it seems. With electronics in particular, that fresh price tag might mean getting tricked into buying a cheaper model of the thing you actually want. Or, you could be buying last year's model that has actually been on sale since the summer—maybe even at a better price a few months ago. Here’s how to avoid impulse buying a misleading Black Friday “deal” and make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck. Why you shouldn't impulse buy electronics on Black Friday When you see products like food, clothes, or home goods with a big ol’ Black Friday tag slapped on them, it's probable safe to take advantage of that deal. Chances are it is the same exact product you'd find on other days of the year. The same can’t be said for a TV. Many electronics s...

Housing starts declined 17% in October, CMHC says – National

18Nov

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Politics

Housing starts declined 17% in October, CMHC says – National

Housing starts in Canada appear to be slowing down, according to the latest data. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported on Tuesday that the annualized rate of housing starts fell 17 per cent in October compared with September of this year.Data from the same time period last year showed housing starts increased eight per cent from September to October 2024.Last month saw construction begin on 232,765 units compared with 279,174 units in September, according to the CMHC.A housing start is defined by the CMHC as the beginning of construction on a building where a dwelling unit will be located, and begins officially when the concrete has been poured for the footing of the structure, or an equivalent stage if there is no basement. Story continues below advertisement ...

Danny Masterson blames rape convictions on lawyer, anti-Scientology bias – National

18Nov

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Danny Masterson blames rape convictions on lawyer, anti-Scientology bias – National

Former That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson is blaming his trial lawyer for his 2023 rape convictions and accusing his defence team of “failure of due diligence.” Masterson, currently serving 30 years to life in prison for raping two women, filed a petition for habeas corpus — a legal action challenging the lawfulness of his imprisonment — on Monday, which blamed his trial lawyer, Philip Cohen, for failing to call any witnesses and for not pushing back on prosecutors’ claims about Scientology, Variety reports.Masterson, 49, “implored (Cohen) to present at least a minimal modicum of defense evidence, but counsel refused,” according to the filing.“Cohen had a longstanding aversion to presenting affirmative defense evidence in the cases he tried,” the filing said.“He personally spoke to only ...

Experts on the urgent need for prostate and testicular cancer awareness in India

18Nov

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Health

Experts on the urgent need for prostate and testicular cancer awareness in India

Movember, widely recognised for its moustache-led movement to raise awareness of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s mental health, has become a global symbol of male wellness. Yet in India, the message continues to be under-recognised, with awareness of these two major cancers still worryingly low. On International Men`s Day, observed annually on November 21, mid-day spoke to Dr Anil Heroor, Director – Oncological Sciences, and Dr Aakil Khan, Consultant Urologist, KIMS Hospitals, Thane. They highlight the early signs men tend to overlook, the myths that delay diagnosis, and what society must do to normalise year-round conversations about men’s health. Is awareness of prostate and testicular cancer still low in India? Dr Heroor: “Awareness has improved compared to a decade ago...