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Chinese PVC imports raise cancer risk for Indians: Report

13Nov

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Chinese PVC imports raise cancer risk for Indians: Report

Extensive dumping of poor‑quality PVC resin with high levels of carcinogen compounds by China poses a significant public‑health risk in India, and timely enforcement of the proposed Quality Control Order (QCO) is necessary, a report said on Thursday, November 13. The report by Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP.in) launched here said that PVC currently contributes to nearly 30 per cent of use cases in India’s economy, with widespread use across water, sanitation, irrigation, healthcare, construction, and infrastructure. PVCs from China contain Residual Vinyl Chloride Monomer, a Category 1A carcinogen, at concentrations up to five times higher than globally accepted safety limits, the report noted. The United States, the European Union, and Thailand regulate Residual Vin...

As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy – National

13Nov

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As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy – National

Canada is taking “positive” steps to boost its defence spending and military presence in Europe, but Canadians themselves need to take collective responsibility toward national security to counter growing threats from nations like Russia, Latvia’s envoy says. In an interview with Global News in Vancouver, Kaspars Ozoliņš, Latvia’s ambassador to Canada, said “unfriendly countries” are not limited to geography as a means to influence or attack other nations, using everything from cyberattacks to disinformation. That requires businesses and civil society to defend critical infrastructure alongside government and military forces, he stressed.“It’s not just about whether you spend two per cent or five per cent (of GDP on defence),” he said.“There is an increased understanding (in Latvia) that i...

For the first time in 35 years, the Billboard Top 40 has no hip-hop or rap songs. Here’s why – National

13Nov

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For the first time in 35 years, the Billboard Top 40 has no hip-hop or rap songs. Here’s why – National

Starting in the late ’70s, hip-hop and rap ascended through popular culture, mostly in America but also in other countries. Then, in 1990, a breakthrough. Hip-hop and rap tracks began infiltrating the Billboard Top 40, and for the next 35 years, we saw dozens of these songs reach official hit status. By the end of the decade, hip-hop/rap had supplanted rock as the nation’s cultudral driver when it came to music. It seemed unstoppable. America would forever be a hip-hop nation.This month, however, a surprise. For the first time since 1990, the Billboard Top 40 was devoid of any hip-hop and rap.What happened? Does this mean it’s on the decline and on the way out? Well, no. The genres are very alive and well. Its absence has more to do with the way charts are compiled these days than the popu...

Carney set to announce next list of major projects – National

13Nov

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Carney set to announce next list of major projects – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Terrace, B.C., Thursday to announce the next batch of major projects the government is submitting for possible fast-track approval. A senior Ontario government source tells The Canadian Press the Crawford Nickel Project will be among the projects Carney announces he is forwarding to the new Major Projects Office.Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he was pleased to hear the project was among those selected, but lamented the lack of progress on other projects.“Let’s get out of our way when it comes to the Ring of Fire,” Ford said, referring to planned mining projects in northern Ontario. 1:51 Carney in B.C. to announce next round of major projects ...

This Rugged and Punchy Portable JBL Speaker Is $70 Off Right Now

13Nov

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This Rugged and Punchy Portable JBL Speaker Is $70 Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Summer might have passed, but if you’re looking for a year-round portable speaker that’s durable and rugged enough to survive the outdoors (and multiple drops), the JBL Charge 6 is down to $129.95 (originally $199.95) on Amazon, marking its lowest price. If you don't need one for yourself, this speaker would also make a great gift. While the price bump from the Charge 5 is modest, the number of upgrades is impressive. This model is fully waterproof, has an extended battery life, and an even bigger woofer. While the Charge 6 is slightly larger than its predecessor, it comes with a new ergonomic carry handle that keeps it ultra-portab...

Study finds hypertension among children and teens has doubled in two decades

13Nov

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Study finds hypertension among children and teens has doubled in two decades

Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal. Left unaddressed, hypertension can lead to cardiovascular and kidney disease. Estimates also suggest that nearly a fifth of the world`s children and adolescents with obesity have hypertension -- about eight times the prevalence among those having a healthy weight (2.4 per cent), researchers including those from the UK`s University of Edinburgh said. The findings suggest obesity is a substantial driver of the increase in childhood hypertension. Obesity tends to cause other issues, such as insulin resistance and changes in...

Gulshan Devaiah heads south with Tamil crime drama series Legacy

13Nov

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Gulshan Devaiah heads south with Tamil crime drama series Legacy

Earlier this year, Gulshan Devaiah took a gamble and ventured down South to expand his filmography. After marking a major hit with the Kannada film Kantara: The Legend — Chapter 1, he is now foraying into Tamil content with the crime drama series Legacy. Clearly, good work begets more work, and the actor is thrilled to explore further. “After about 14 years of working primarily in Hindi, I feel settled enough to spread my wings a bit and fly,” he says. Directed by Charukesh Sekar and produced by Kalyan Shankar, the upcoming Netflix series delves into the world of power, morality, and revenge. The recently unveiled poster features Devaiah in a tough cop avatar. Ask him what drew him to the project, and the actor explains, “Legacy is a wonderful opportunity for me to find linguistic diversi...

You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your iPhone

12Nov

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You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your iPhone

Back in 2021, Apple announced a new feature for the Wallet app, that allowed users to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to their iPhones. To me, it sounded like the beginning of the end for physical wallets. In reality, it was anything but: Not only are the applications limited, but even after all this time, only 12 states and Puerto Rico actually support the feature. While the rest of us wait for our respective states to get on board, many might have another option for these virtual documents. On Wednesday, Apple announced "Digital ID," a new initiative that lets you create an ID in the Wallet app using your passport. This bypasses the waiting period for the 38 states that don't yet support these ID features: If you have a passport, you can try this feature out today. Even if your ...

New study find that every second Indian could be living with high blood sugar

12Nov

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New study find that every second Indian could be living with high blood sugar

An analysis of four million lab test reports by an online healthcare company in India suggests that every other person could be having high levels of blood sugar. About half of the men and women who tested were found to have had a high blood sugar or `hyperglycaemia`. Further, over 90 per cent of those having a high blood sugar also showed an abnormality in parameters of liver, lipid, heart or thyroid, the `Diabetes: The Silent Killer Sweeping Across India` report by PharmEasy said. Findings of the analysis published ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14 also show a 22 per cent improvement in blood sugar levels among those who retested within six months, highlighting how regular monitoring can be crucial to managing diabetes effectively, the authors said. Diabetes tests conducted ...

Poilievre says he won’t be changing his leadership style after caucus departures

12Nov

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Poilievre says he won’t be changing his leadership style after caucus departures

By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted November 12, 2025 5:03 pm Updated November 12, 2025 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt “no” today when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style. The Conservative leader held his first press conference since the Liberal government’s budget and the departure of two of his MPs last week.Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont joined the minority Lib...