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Pune docs give second chance at life to child who accidentally consumed acid
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Pune docs give second chance at life to child who accidentally consumed acid

A two-year-old baby boy was successfully treated by doctors in Pune after accidentally ingesting acetic acid, a corrosive household cleaning chemical that caused severe burns to his mouth, food pipe, chest, genitals and groin.  It all happened on this Children’s Day, when the two-year-old boy from Satara, met a life-threatening emergency when he accidentally ingested acetic acid, turning an ordinary day for his family into a nightmare within minutes. The corrosive liquid stored in a drinking water bottle burned his lips, oral cavity and food pipe and left painful chemical injuries on his chest and groin.  As the child gasped for breath, crying in severe pain, his frightened parents watched helplessly, unable to understand what was happening or how their playful toddler had suddenly slippe...
Nick Reiner to be charged with first degree murder in his parents’ deaths – National
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Nick Reiner to be charged with first degree murder in his parents’ deaths – National

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and police chief Jim McDonnell held a news conference on Tuesday to detail the case involving the killings of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Hochman announced that his office was charging Nick Reiner on two counts of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance of multiple murders.Reiner also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife, Hochman said.These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.  No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty, Hochman added.“Charges are not evidence,” Hochman said. “Evidence is something we will be presenting in a court of law t...
Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
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Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sports. The organization said in a statement Tuesday that its decision was made following its assessment of Alberta’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, which took effect Sept. 1.Skate Canada says it is unable to host events in the province while maintaining its standards for safety and inclusivity.The decision applies only to national- and international-level events and does not affect Alberta athletes’ ability to participate in Skate Canada programming and competitions, the organization said.No upcoming national or ...
Carney’s Liberals hold narrow lead over Conservatives as 2025 ends: poll – National
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Carney’s Liberals hold narrow lead over Conservatives as 2025 ends: poll – National

New polling suggests more Canadians approve of Prime Minister Mark Carney than his Liberal party, which continues to hold a slight lead over the federal Conservatives as 2025 draws to a close. The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News and released Tuesday shows 40 per cent of voters would cast a ballot for the Liberals if an election were held tomorrow, compared to 37 per cent for the Conservatives.Those numbers are down three and two points, respectively, since September, while the NDP and Bloc Québécois have each risen two points over the same time period to nine per cent.Approval of the Liberal government under Carney, according to the poll, sits at 55 per cent — 15 points ahead of the party overall.“Obviously (Carney) has had quite an effect on public opinion personally, but...
The Samsung Q990F Soundbar Is More Than 50% Off Right Now
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The Samsung Q990F Soundbar Is More Than 50% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Whether you’re looking for a more immersive sound experience (and clearer dialogue) to elevate movie nights and TV shows, or to upgrade your music listening experience, Samsung is widely known for its highly rated soundbars that combine a sleek aesthetic with a space-saving design that avoids the clutter of a full home theater system. Right now, a new Samsung Q990F soundbar is more than 50% off at $967.99 (originally $1,997.99) on Woot, making this an especially good time to invest.  PCMag gives this soundbar glowing reviews and an Editors’ Choice Award, calling it the “best-sounding soundbar you can buy.” The Q990F is a premium four...
Florida’s governor takes aim at Canadian boycott after Ford comments
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Florida’s governor takes aim at Canadian boycott after Ford comments

Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his planned Florida boycott, saying tourism to the sunshine state is up and pointing out its NHL teams have won trophies more recently than Toronto’s. Ford said on Monday he wouldn’t be taking his regular winter vacation to Florida because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which have led to major layoffs in Ontario’s auto and steel sectors.Speaking at an unrelated event, Ford said he was planning to boycott the state — but said he wouldn’t tell others to stay away.“It’s going to be the first time I’m not going to Florida,” the premier said. “But I talk to so many people, don’t let this guy, Trump, determine and ruin your life and everything. That’s my personal choice.”DeSantis responded to a clip of the premier’s comm...
Ottawa’s new ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement rules kick in amid trade war – National
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Ottawa’s new ‘Buy Canadian’ procurement rules kick in amid trade war – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy for procurement for large infrastructure and defence projects kicked in on Tuesday as the U.S. trade war continues, Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says. The policy was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in September and is essentially a mandate for the federal government to source components used in major government projects from domestic manufacturers.The procurement policy will extend immediately to government contracts valued at $25 million and over, but will expand to contracts valued at $5 million and over by the spring of 2026, Lightbound said. 2:08 ...
Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officials – National
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Canada lays sanctions against 4 more senior Iranian officials – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is imposing additional sanctions against four people who are senior officials in the Iranian government, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said in a statement. The latest round of sanctions has been imposed under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.“These individuals, all Iranian senior officials, have been involved in gross and systematic human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), and have had a significant role in facilitating and directing repressive policies,” Anand said in the statement.The four Iranian officials are:Mohsen KarimiAhmad Kadem SeyedoshohadaMustafa MohebbiHassan AkharianCanada has now imposed 18 rounds of sancti...
Uorfi Javed reveals she hid her real age earlier to survive in the industry
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Uorfi Javed reveals she hid her real age earlier to survive in the industry

Uorfi Javed, who recently won the reality show The Traitors and was also seen on the reality series Follow Karlo Yaar, is once again in the spotlight. The actor and social media sensation has often grabbed attention beyond fashion, making headlines for her fearless opinions and candid views. Known for being real, unapologetic, and unfiltered, Uorfi has never shied away from speaking about uncomfortable truths, whether it is online trolling, body shaming, or the double standards faced by women in the entertainment industry. In an age where reality is often carefully curated, she has consistently chosen honesty over pretence. Staying true to that image, Uorfi recently opened up in a candid confession, revealing her real age and addressing the industry’s long-standing obsession with age. Uo...
Kolkata docs successfully reimplant 32-year-old’s severed thumb after surgery
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Kolkata docs successfully reimplant 32-year-old’s severed thumb after surgery

Doctors in Kolkata successfully carried out a highly complex microsurgical reimplantation of a completely severed right thumb of a man after he damaged it in an every day activity.  The intricate procedure was led by Dr Akhilesh Kumar Agarwal, consultant – Plastic Surgeon, at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur supported by a multidisciplinary team. Proloy Bose, a 32-year-old businessman from Subhashgram in Sonarpur, was brought to the hospital after his thumb was accidentally amputated while cleaning his motorcycle. His thumb got caught in the motorcycle’s chain cover, the protective casing over the moving chain. The injury caused severe crushing damage to the thumb, making treatment and reconstruction more difficult than a clean-cut injury. Recognising the urgency of the situation, the emerge...