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Early metabolic risks emerging among professionals between 30 to 40 years of age

5Nov

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Early metabolic risks emerging among professionals between 30 to 40 years of age

A new study has highlighted a sharp rise in metabolic and lifestyle-related risk factors among professionals aged 30 to 40. The findings show that obesity, abnormal lipid levels, and early glucose irregularities are becoming common in this age group, indicating that lifestyle diseases are setting in earlier than expected. The insights, by by Indian digital healthcare company Medibuddy, drawn from data analysed for 14,192 individuals aged 30–40 years, revealed that 59 years were obese and 19 years were overweight, reflecting a high body mass index (BMI) burden. Dyslipidaemia was also common, with 38 per cent showing borderline or high triglycerides, 30 per cent recording borderline or high total cholesterol, and 45 per cent displaying low HDL (good cholesterol). Glycaemic analysis sh...

You Can Vote in TikTok’s First-Ever US Awards Show

5Nov

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You Can Vote in TikTok’s First-Ever US Awards Show

For me, part of the appeal of TikTok is seeing smaller, less polished videos from people who don't fashion themselves as influencers. But what do I know? The company has announced it is holding its first U.S. awards show later this year. It seems the Oscars-ification of short form video is here.In a blog over on the TikTok site, the company said the show, fittingly called the TikTok Awards, will be held in the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Dec. 18, 2025, and will "honor the creators who have inspired, entertained, and connected communities across the country."To that end, the site also says it will invite users to "vote for their favorite creators" starting on Nov. 18. So, how will all of this go down? Who is nominated for the TikTok Awards?TikTok says it will have announce nominee...

Ryan Reynolds to play antagonist in Eloise adaptation

5Nov

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Ryan Reynolds to play antagonist in Eloise adaptation

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is set to return to the screen in a new avatar, this time as the villain in Netflix`s live-action adaptation of Eloise, based on the beloved 1950s children`s book series, according to People. The Deadpool & Wolverine actor will star alongside newcomer Mae Schenck, who plays the titular character. The film marks Reynolds` first acting project since the 2024 superhero blockbuster, and he is also serving as a producer on the upcoming family film. According to Netflix, the movie will feature "a wholly original adventure based on the beloved children`s book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight." The project will be directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino, best known for Gilmore Girls and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, who is also co-writing ...

Canada slashes temporary immigration targets in Budget 2025 – National

5Nov

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Canada slashes temporary immigration targets in Budget 2025 – National

Canada will see cuts to temporary immigration over the next three years, the federal government said in its budget document on Tuesday, with targets effectively freezing for permanent residents. The federal government announced its 2026-28 Immigration Levels Plan as part of its budget, which was tabled by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne in the House of Commons on Tuesday.Each year, the government announces the number of permanent residents it plans to bring in over the next few years. Last year, the government also started setting targets for temporary immigration. 1:35 Canada has opportunity to attract new talent after Trump raises US H-1B visas to $100K: Carney ...

Ottawa plans to spend $73 billion for defence in Budget 2025 – National

5Nov

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Ottawa plans to spend $73 billion for defence in Budget 2025 – National

The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national defence by the end of the decade — a staggering sum as Canada positions itself to meet aggressive NATO spending commitments. The massive defence spending plan — which is light on specifics but presents hefty dollar figures — also hints at what’s in the government’s promised Defence Industrial Strategy and even teases a new “sovereign space-launch capability.”Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first budget touts a towering topline figure of $81.8 billion on a cash basis over five years to build up the Canadian Armed Forces. 3:17 Canada Budget 2025: Economist says private sector wanted ‘bolder’ incenti...

Budget 2025 by the numbers: Key figures in Liberals’ spending plan – National

5Nov

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Budget 2025 by the numbers: Key figures in Liberals’ spending plan – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 4, 2025 6:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Here’s a brief look at the key numbers in the Liberal government’s 2025 budget: —$20.1 billion: Total net new government spending for the 2025-26 fiscal year.—$89.7 billion: Total of net new budget spending items over five-year timeline of budget plan, including a projected $51.2 billion in cost savings.—$78.3 billion: The total deficit for this fiscal year — more than double estimates for last year. Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housi...

Carney is cutting the luxury tax. What else is getting axed in Budget 2025? – National

5Nov

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Carney is cutting the luxury tax. What else is getting axed in Budget 2025? – National

The Liberal government’s new federal budget is proposing cuts and reductions to prominent policies once championed by the party, including the luxury tax on boats and private planes, a tax on underused homes and potentially the greenhouse gas emission targets. Other measures include a “super-reduction” to Canada’s marginal effective tax rate and further automating traveller screening at the nation’s airports, which the government says will help deliver “efficiencies” along with the rest of the public sector.Here’s a rundown of what the budget proposes to cut. Ending luxury, unused house tax The government is proposing to eliminate the “inefficient” Underused Housing Tax and the luxury tax on private aircraft and vessels, which the budget says “will result in adm...

Delhi emerges as sixth most polluted city in India in October: Study

5Nov

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Delhi emerges as sixth most polluted city in India in October: Study

Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in the country in October, behind neighbouring Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a study. Dharuhera in Haryana was ranked as the most polluted city in October, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 123 g/m³, according to the Monthly Air Quality Snapshot released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) on Tuesday. It provided a comprehensive analysis of India`s air quality based on continuous ambient air quality monitoring station (CAAQMS) data. The findings revealed a sharp deterioration in air quality across the country, with worsening conditions concentrated in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), particularly the National Capital Region (NCR), an official statement said. Delhi ranked sixth with an average concentratio...

Budget 2025’s plans for CBC include getting Canada into Eurovision contest – National

5Nov

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Budget 2025’s plans for CBC include getting Canada into Eurovision contest – National

By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted November 4, 2025 6:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government’s plans for CBC/Radio-Canada include looking at getting Canada into the Eurovision international song contest. A line in the new federal budget’s section on CBC says the government is working with the public broadcaster to explore participation in the popular song contest. 2:37 Canada budget 2025: Carney’s ‘generational budget’ brings nearly $80 billion deficit ...

Here are 6 things you might have missed in Budget 2025 – National

5Nov

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Here are 6 things you might have missed in Budget 2025 – National

The Carney government delivered its first federal budget on Tuesday, a document marked by high spending, lower immigration targets and a variety of cuts all emphasizing Canada’s need to confront a “generational” challenge amid the “rupture” of the trade war. The government’s 2025 budget sets out an agenda of $141.4 billion in new spending offset by $51.7 billion in projected savings over the next five years, with the deficit projected at $78.3 billion this year.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the “costly” budget would add to the national debt.“On behalf of all the Canadians who can no longer afford to eat, heat or house themselves because of Liberal inflation, we Conservatives cannot support this costly Liberal budget,” Poilievre said.Here are some smaller points you may have mis...