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"We discovered the secret of life": Nobel Prize winner James Watson passes away
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"We discovered the secret of life": Nobel Prize winner James Watson passes away

"We have discovered the secret of life," said American scientist James Watson in 1962, along with Maurice Wilkins and Francis Crick, as the trio shared the Physiology and Medicine Nobel Prize for the DNA`s double helix structure discovery.  Famous geneticist Watson, who died at 97 as confirmed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the US -- where he worked and researched for decades -- was associated with one of the greatest breakthroughs of the 20th century. Although DNA was discovered in 1869, it took scientists until 1943 to discover that it made up the genetic material in cells. To date, the structure of DNA remains a mystery. Watson died on Thursday, November 6 (US time) after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer. “I think early on, I wanted to do some...
The Family Man 3 gets a release date, Jaideep Ahlawat makes a smashing entry
Entertainment, Movies

The Family Man 3 gets a release date, Jaideep Ahlawat makes a smashing entry

India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today launched the highly awaited trailer for the third season of its critically acclaimed and widely loved Original series, The Family Man, at a vibrant fan and media event in Mumbai. The exhilarating, high-stakes spy action-thriller series created by the powerhouse duo Raj & DK under their banner D2R Films, marks the return of the iconic spy, Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), who now finds himself on the run along with his family from not only formidable new adversaries, Rukma (Jaideep Ahlawat) and Meera (Nimrat Kaur), but also from TASC, his own intelligence unit. With the tables turned and his life unravelling, the hunter has now become the hunted. The explosive trailer draws audiences into the dangerous world of spies and espionage, as ...
iPadOS 26.1 Brought Back an Essential Multitasking Feature
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iPadOS 26.1 Brought Back an Essential Multitasking Feature

iPadOS 26 is a huge deal for anyone who wishes Apple would just make a touchscreen MacBook already. The update rolls out a major multitasking redesign that introduces macOS-like windows, a macOS-like menu bar, and a macOS-like file management. The iPad even has the Preview app, for crying out loud—though, to be fair, so does the iPhone. Apple has toed the line with its tablets over the years, introducing features and functions that make the experience more like using a computer, while never really committing to the bit entirely. To that point, iPadOS 26 probably won't replace your MacBook, but it comes pretty close. If your major concerns have to do with things like window and file management, this update is likely up your alley. But even as this new iPad era seems all about a more tradit...
Could Canada join Eurovision Song Contest? Experts say audience needed – National
Entertainment, Movies

Could Canada join Eurovision Song Contest? Experts say audience needed – National

It’s the international competition that brings Euphoria to its audience and let its participants Rise Like a Phoenix, and there’s the possibility the Eurovision Song Contest could soon include Canada in its ranks. It wasn’t a big-ticket item, but the Liberal government’s 2025 budget included a line on the CBC that said it’s working with the public broadcaster to explore participation in the popular song contest.Eurovision has been around since 1956 and is organized annually by the European Broadcasting Union. It features acts from multiple countries in Europe, but also a few from abroad, such as Australia.The campy-style song contest has sometimes been called Europe’s version of the Super Bowl, with hundreds of millions of viewers globally.“We want Canadian culture on a global stage,” Prim...
Chief judges back court poppy ban after backlash
Politics

Chief judges back court poppy ban after backlash

HALIFAX – The heads of Nova Scotia’s supreme and provincial courts are expressing their support for judges who ban court staff from pinning poppies to their robes during proceedings after some Canadian politicians called the practice wrong. Deborah Smith, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, and Perry Borden, chief judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia, say the ban is within the discretion of judges, and the body that oversees all federal judges, the Canadian Judicial Council, recommends it to ensure the courtroom is unbiased and impartial.“The wearing of a poppy symbolizes our respect for those who have served, and those who did not return,” the chiefs said in a statement Sunday.“The decision of a judge not to allow symbols of support such as the poppy to be worn by c...
Are cheeseburgers healthy?
Health

Are cheeseburgers healthy?

Cheeseburgers are extremely mouthwatering and that is what makes them tempt each and every one of us who loves cheese or burgers. While the classic cheeseburger has delicious ingredients that include two buns loaded with a ground beef patty, melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, lettuce, and onions, the vegetarian versions, have also become popular over time. However, Mumbai doctors say you may have to reconsider everything you love about the delicious version of the burger, for the sake of your health.  Interestingly, the glorious burger enjoys many different days to celebrate the creation including International Burger Day May 28, National Burger Day on August 21, and most recently National Cheeseburger Day on September 18. While there are many different types, the latter is easily the most de...
Your Older Peloton Bike+ Seat Has Been Recalled
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Your Older Peloton Bike+ Seat Has Been Recalled

Two years ago, Peloton recalled seat posts on its classic Bike models. Now, the brand is doing the same for seats on its older Bike+ models (but not the new Cross Training Bike+ that came out a few weeks ago). If you have the old model of Bike+, you'll need to reach out to Peloton to arrange a replacement. Which Peloton models are affected by the recall?Per Peloton, this is a voluntary recall of seat posts for Bike+ models made between December 2019 and July 2022 and sold in the U.S. and Canada. If your Bike+ has a PL02 model number on the label inside or behind the front fork or behind the flywheel, it is impacted by the recall. If you've checked and you're still not sure, head to this link for more information. Why the recall is happeningLike the previous recall of classic Bike seats, th...
Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively officially dismissed – National
Entertainment, Movies

Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively officially dismissed – National

A final judgment was entered in Justin Baldoni’s US$400-million defamation and extortion countersuit against It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds after Baldoni missed the deadline to file an amended complaint. On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman signed an order stating that Baldoni, 41, and his production company Wayfarer Studios had let the deadline lapse after the court dismissed the case in June.Liman said he’d contacted all parties on Oct. 17 to let them know he’d be entering a final judgment to conclude the case.Lively, 38, was the only one to respond, asking the judge to finalize the dismissal and to keep her request for legal fees open, which the judge agreed to, according to People.Baldoni may still appeal the dismissal after the court dec...
Millie Bobby Brown says she has `special bond` with David Harbour
Entertainment, Movies

Millie Bobby Brown says she has `special bond` with David Harbour

One would have expected the atmosphere at the premiere of the final season of Stranger Things to be tense, given reports that Millie Bobby Brown had filed a harassment case against her on-screen father, David Harbour. However, contrary to expectations, the premiere was filled with joy and celebration as the cast and crew gathered for one last time. The star-studded event was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Millie Bobby Brown was seen arriving on the red carpet with David Harbour, who has played her on-screen father for the past four seasons. On the red carpet, Millie told reporters that she shares a “really special bond” with David — leaving fans confused and wondering if the case was a publicity stunt. Brown reflects on her bond with Harbour Speaking to...
New study antimicrobial peptides can curb Salmonella and help combat AMR
Health

New study antimicrobial peptides can curb Salmonella and help combat AMR

Antimicrobial peptides can control pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli -- a major cause of foodborne diseases -- and can also act as an alternative to antibiotics to help combat increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).   Antimicrobial peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, have the potential to kill harmful bacteria without inducing resistance to antibiotics. The findings show that antimicrobial peptides have the potential to improve food safety and protect public health without relying on antibiotic use. “Antimicrobial peptides have the potential to be alternatives to antibiotics and thereby could mitigate antibiotic resistance,” said corresponding study author Gireesh Rajashekara, Professor at College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “The...