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Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study

2Feb

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Health impacts due to plastics worldwide may double by 2040: Lancet study

Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world`s plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if current trends continue, according to a study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, also highlighted that the global production of plastics may not peak until beyond 2100, worsening environmental and health burdens in an already overwhelmed system. Plastic pollution and emissions released across its lifecycle are increasingly recognised for their potential impacts on human health, yet the overall scale of the impact is only beginning to be fully quantified, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and in...

You May Be Eligible for Part of This $10.5 Million Spam Text Settlement

2Feb

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You May Be Eligible for Part of This $10.5 Million Spam Text Settlement

Unsolicited texts are annoying—and even more so if they keep coming from a legitimate sender after you've opted out. If you received text spam from Kaiser Permanente, you may be eligible for a cash payout for each message. The healthcare company, which serves over 12.5 million members, recently settled a $10.5 million class action lawsuit filed over marketing text messages sent after recipients tried to opt out. The suit, filed in August 2025, claimed that Kaiser Permanente failed to honor opt-out requests. Those with a valid claim may receive up to $75 per qualifying text. Are you eligible for the Kaiser settlement? To qualify for a payout from this settlement, you must have received more than one text message from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. within a 12-month period—between Jan. 2...

Mirzapur The Film: Shweta Tripathi, Ali Fazal and others wrap up shoot

2Feb

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Mirzapur The Film: Shweta Tripathi, Ali Fazal and others wrap up shoot

The shoot for the much-anticipated film version of the blockbuster series, "Mirzapur," has finally concluded. Announcing the shoot wrap on social media, actress Shweta Tripathi shared a picture of the clapperboard with the text, "Mirzapur The Film Wrapped". Shweta aka Golu shared another post that included the entire cast and crew posing together for a group photo. She added the text, "It`s a wrap Mirzapur The Movie." The primary crew of the film has been sharing various updates from the shoot on social media, adding to the buzz for the already hyped drama. Previously, talking about her character, Shweta said that Golu Gupta has given her a voice, strength, and an identity that she will always be grateful for. Shweta told IANS, “Golu Gupta has given me a voice, a strength, and an iden...

Chinese scientists identify key Ebola virus mutation

1Feb

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Chinese scientists identify key Ebola virus mutation

Chinese researchers have unveiled a crucial mutation in the Ebola virus that significantly enhanced its infectivity during a major outbreak, providing new insights for epidemic surveillance and drug development. The study, published in the journal Cell, focused on the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 2018 to 2020, the second-largest in history, which caused over 3,000 infections and more than 2,000 deaths, Xinhua news agency reported. "The research tells us that during major emerging infectious disease outbreaks, real-time genomic surveillance and evolutionary analysis of the pathogen are crucial," said Professor Qian Jun from Sun Yat-sen University. "This is not only able to warn of changes in transmission risk but also to prospecti...

Mark Carney, ‘Heated Rivalry’ star embrace on the red carpet – National

1Feb

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Mark Carney, ‘Heated Rivalry’ star embrace on the red carpet – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney swapped the Davos stage for a more playful red carpet appearance Thursday night at an event promoting the Canadian film industry, where he and breakout Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams cozied up for a photo. 4:57 ‘I’m not above taking credit’: Carney jokes he stood up to U.S., ‘greenlit’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ Williams gifted the former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor a fleece worn by his character in the Canadian-made show, which has received international attention for its portrayal of a red-hot love affair between two closeted queer hockey players drafted to the sport’s highest ranks. Story conti...

What to Expect the First Time You Go to the Gym

1Feb

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What to Expect the First Time You Go to the Gym

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Your first day in the gym can be pretty intimidating. I remember spending a whole semester in one half of my university’s gym because the other room was, I don’t know, scary. And if you haven’t been to the gym in a while—or ever—you probably have questions. So let’s talk through the very, very basics. What is a gym even like inside?Hey, great question! There are different kinds of gyms, so there isn’t a single, universal answer. I’ll assume you’re going to what’s sometimes called a “commercial” gym, one that caters to a wide variety of people and has a selection of cardio machines, weight-training machines, and dumbbells. It may or may not have barbells. Planet Fitness, Crunch, LA Fitness, Gold’s Gym, and 24 Hour Fitne...

Barun Sobti on Kohrra 2: `Always wanted to be part of media as a whole`

1Feb

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Barun Sobti on Kohrra 2: `Always wanted to be part of media as a whole`

Popular actor Barun Sobti says he does not believe in the idea of mistakes, adding that life is more about recognising whether a choice was right or wrong and learning from it. Talking about how he deals with mistakes, Barun was asked whether he tends to dwell on them or has learned to accept them and move on. Barun told IANS: “I don’t believe in mistakes. What I would say is that even if you want to really mention a mistake, then you need to say that either you did the right thing or the wrong thing. So there is something wrong.” “Realizing that you’ve done that is the inception of you going on the right path. So you have to, you know… a guy can’t be so hard on himself. You’ve got to learn how to deal with that,” added Barun, who is reprising his role as assistant sub-inspector of poli...

Union Budget: Healthcare sector calls for digital push

1Feb

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Union Budget: Healthcare sector calls for digital push

As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the healthcare industry is looking towards the central government to bridge the gap between ambitious national goals and the ground realities of medical affordability. Dr P Senthilnathan, Director of GEM Hospital, emphasised that the roadmap for the upcoming year must be anchored in a long-term strategy. He noted that the previous budget made strides in making essential medicines more affordable and in advancing digital health initiatives, particularly by enhancing cancer care capacity nationwide. However, he believes the next step is critical for the nation`s broader developmental goals. Dr. Senthilnathan stated, "Union Budget 2026-27 should be drafted keeping in mind the long-term vision for building "Healthy India" to achieve `Viksit Bharat` by ...

Corus, CBC, Bell will join forces to air 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – National

1Feb

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Corus, CBC, Bell will join forces to air 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – National

Corus, CBC and Bell will join forces to air the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards in a first-of-its-kind simulcast aimed at expanding the show’s reach and celebrating homegrown stories. The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced Friday that the awards will air on Global, STACKTV, CBC, CBC Gem, Crave and CTV on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET.Calgary-born actor and comedian Andrew Phung will host the ceremony, which celebrates the best in Canadian film, TV and digital media.In previous years, the Screen Awards have only aired on CBC and CBC Gem.Academy CEO Tammy Frick said the simulcast reflects a shared commitment to “supporting Canadian sovereignty and collaboration.”After they approached all major Canadian broadcasters with the idea, Frick says Corus and Bell came on board faster than she t...

This Entry-Level Roborock Robot Vacuum Is 44% Off Right Now

31Jan

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This Entry-Level Roborock Robot Vacuum Is 44% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Robot vacuums can get expensive quickly, especially as you move into models with features such as self-emptying bins and hot-water mopping. But if you’re looking to dip your toe into this world without dropping major cash, the Roborock Q7 L5 robot vacuum and mop is a low-stakes entry-level option that checks many boxes, and right now it’s at a record-low 44% off at $139.99 (originally 249.99) on Amazon, according to price-trackers. The Q7 L5 has 8,000 Pa HyperForce suction (surprisingly powerful for this price point), multiple anti-tangle brushes, LiDAR navigation, and multi-floor mapping. It also has a mopping feature, which is ra...