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GTA 6: Live updates as full PS5 Pro details leaked

is still at least another nine months away but gamers are aching to know every detail they can - and there hasn't been a shortage of leaks, rumours and theories.One report says GTA 6 could be delayed to 2026 as a fallback option with Fall 2025 now being targeted by employees at Rockstar. That's after reports suggested development falling behind is ...

Nintendo Switch 2 'evolution not revolution' says expert

The Switch 2 console is likely to be "evolution not revolution" according to a video games expert but says "when it comes to Nintendo, don't rule anything out". It was reported Nintendo's latest console could be released in 2024 but it's since been said the Switch 2 is likely to launch sometime in 2025, the same year that GTA 6 comes out. Specific ...

Winnipegger denied flight refund even though he bought cancellation insurance

Allianz Global Assistance says disaster at a pre-booked accommodation is not a covered reason under the policy.

Margot Robbie's film company is making a movie about another family favourite toy

Margot Robbie’s film company is making a movie based on the family favourite board game, Monopoly. Robbie famously starred in the 2023 hit film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, which became an international phenomenon and the highest-grossing film of the year, making $1.38bn (£1.1bn). On Wednesday (10 April) it was announced that the actor’s produ...

Lose weight without going to gym: Simple tips to follow

Losing weight can be challenging for those who dislike exercising. While healthy eating and regular physical activity are crucial, incorporating unexpected and enjoyable activities into your daily routine can help burn more calories and maintain motivation on the path to a healthier lifestyle, writes New York Post. In particular, the article shares...

Key takeaways from day one of Trump’s hush money trial

Key takeaways from day one of Trump’s hush money trial - Donald Trump is now expected to be in court four days a week for the next six to eight weeks

‘Civil War’ declares victory at the box office, toppling 'Godzilla x Kong'

Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War ” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to date and a record for A24, the ...

Does your dog understand what you're saying? A new study says yes

Dogs can understand more than we thought, according to a new study. (Mar 29)

Eight Ends: Gushue, Tirinzoni wrap up an unreal season with Players’ Championship wins

Eight Ends is your source for news, insight and analysis from the Grand Slam of Curling. This edition features takeaways from the Princess Auto Players’ Championship. We’d also tip our hat to Gushue after that shot for the win.

Forget music streaming. Cassette tape revival is going strong

Cassette tapes are seeing a resurgence among long-time collectors, new fans and local bands. In Halifax, there's even a company that will put digital music on analog tape.

Unveiling conscious delay in bedtime: Disrupting healthy sleep patterns

Sleep is a crucial part of our health, both physically and mentally. When we don't have enough sleep, our body suffers. But there can be various reasons for this. Mental health blog Klepka Mental on Instagram discusses why we can't go to bed on time and how we disrupt our routine. Why do we go to bed late? There are many neurological reasons that a...

Ritchie's tale of ungentlemanly warfare aims to be fun

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - With his latest movie "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare", which is inspired by a real World War Two mission, director Guy Ritchie aims to shine a light on a historically significant event yet still make it fun. The movie is a fictional retelling of Operation Postmaster, a 1941-42 raid on German and Italian ships off the coast of West Africa, carried out

Everything that happens to your body when you drink alcohol

Does microdosing mushrooms work? Science is trying to find out

More people are turning to microdosing psilocybin — known as magic mushrooms — to treat mental health concerns. CBC’s Nick Purdon hears from the Canadians who swear it works and the researchers trying to find out what the science says.

Fast vs slow walking: Which burns calories faster?

Does how fast you walk impact how you burn calories? Find out the truth here.

Top beauty picks for a sensational skin glow

Our style expert Susie Wall breaks down the must-have beauty trends for the spring season.

Why Vancouver’s food culture is changing — and restaurants are struggling to stay open

Food and wine columnist Shiva Reddy delves into why so many Vancouver restaurants have closed in recent months, citing the struggle to cover expenses amid declining foot traffic, rising debts and changing consumer habits as factors.

Italian restaurant exchanges free wine for customers who trade in phones during meals

A restaurant in Verona is offering free bottles of wine to diners who put their phones aside during their meal. Angelo Lella, owner of Al Condominio, said the goal is for customers to communicate with one another rather than look down at their devices. "We wanted to open a restaurant that was different from the others," he said. "So we picked this ...

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

Psychologist explains why we don't understand our desires

The lack of understanding of one's own desires often accompanies adults and entails many problems, mostly those related to society. Why exactly we fail to understand our desires, according to psychologist Oleksandr Tsurkan. Why we don't understand our desires Everyone in childhood heard certain instructions at times when they simply didn't know wha...

“Safe Settling” Could Be Holding You Back From A Fulfilling Job

If you reflect honestly on your past career moves, how motivated to job hunt were you when your job was unbearable, compared with the times you’ve been unsatisfied yet comfortable? After all, it’s human nature. Freudian theory, according to the pleasure–pain principle, says we’re conditioned to move away from pain and towards pleasure. If something is bang in the middle, we can get stuck. Your job might not set your soul on fire, but it doesn’t...

Loneliness Defined My 20s But Now I’m Happier Than Ever

It is embarrassing — shameful almost — to admit to being lonely in your 20s. At least that’s how I felt about it at the time. For a significant part of my third decade, I was isolated and uncomfortable about even acknowledging it. In some ways that uncomfortableness came from the fact I wasn’t actually alone. I had family within an hour’s travel, a loving partner to share my bed with, and long-held friends on the other end of a phone line. It...

Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96

In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state.

The OJ Simpson saga was a unique American moment. 3 decades on, we're still wondering what it means

NEW YORK (AP) — A dog’s plaintive wail. A courtroom couplet-turned-cultural catchphrase about gloves. A judge and attorneys who became media darlings and villains. A slightly bewildered houseguest elevated, briefly, into a slightly bewildered celebrity. Troubling questions about race that echo still. The beginning of the Kardashian dynasty. An epic...

Hundreds gather to remember Rick Boland

The larger-than-life figure in both the N.L. arts scene and left-wing politics was celebrated at an event in Gower Street United Church on Sunday. Bobbie Boland, Mary Walsh and Bill Coultas speak to the CBC’s William Ping about Boland and his legacy.

15 things you must do in Venice, Italy

There are a million things to do in Venice, but there are only 15 things you can't go without.

Jon Stewart rips into Trump’s attitude in court: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored at trial’

Jon Stewart rips into Trump’s attitude in court: ‘Imagine committing so many crimes, you get bored at trial’ - ‘Well, it’s true, Trump is always very proud to be part on any assault on America’

Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida. The baby orangutan was delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms), park officials said. The mother, Luna, is recuperating from surgery and will be reunited with the baby once...

6 signs it’s time to quit your job and move on

I go out for meals by myself. It's taught me what I want in a partner

I'm now far more confident being single.

The secret to a successful video game is bad graphics and no story - Reader’s Feature

A reader asks why publishers are obsessed with high-end graphics and complex storytelling when none of the most popular games have either.

10 most ‘overrated’ tourist attractions in the world

Francesca Amewudah-Rivers Is Playing Juliet. The Racists Who Think She Shouldn’t Just Don’t Get Shakespeare

When it was announced that Francesca Amewudah-Rivers would be making her London West-End debut starring as Juliet alongside Hollywood actor Tom Holland as Romeo, it should have been a celebratory moment. Instead, the young actor — who has already starred in productions of Othello, Macbeth as well as a BBC drama — was faced with a heartbreaking, but all too familiar, sequence of events in which she received thousands of racist and misogynistic...

70 endangered desert tortoises reintroduced into wild

70 critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises have been reintroduced to wild after their winter burrows at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live in a Major U.S. City?

Living in a major metropolitan area doesn’t come cheap. To survive comfortably you’ll need to earn at least six figures, according to a new study. If you’re single, you’ll need to earn at least $96,500 a year before taxes, and two parents supporting two children will need at least $235,000, Knewz.com has learned. The above salaries are required to ...

Jimmy Kimmel turns one of Trump’s biggest Biden insults against him after bizarre court moment

Jimmy Kimmel turns one of Trump’s biggest Biden insults against him after bizarre court moment - ‘If Biden is ‘Sleepy Joe,’ I guess that makes you Doze-O the Clown’

This ballet teacher is the first in Canada to pass a top exam

A Saskatchewan ballet dancer has earned one to the highest honours in the dance world. Brianna Dash completed the Advanced Solo Award Ballet exam — the highest ballet level offered by the Canadian Dance Teachers' Association — in March.

The Most Important Icons of the '90s

From celebrities you might have forgotten to the all-time greats.

Playing Prognosticator: What comes next for UFC 300’s winning fighters?

A great deal transpired at UFC 300 and now it’s time to sift through the results to figure out what comes next for the winners and the divisions they represent.

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how short-te...

Bluey season finale hits a nerve with kids and parents

The Australian animated kids' series Bluey is bringing many parents to tears as the family looks to uproot their lives so the dad can move to a new job. Experts say the show is able to appeal to both kids and adults by tackling difficult topics in a nuanced way.

8 of Netflix’s best 90-minute movies for when you’re short on time

Poll reveals how Canadians feel about artificial intelligence

Like it, or not, A.I. plays a significant part in all of our lives, and it's expanding by the day. Melissa Duggan speaks with Angela Mondou, the CEO of Technation, about a new poll measuring the level concern Canadians have when it comes to A.I.

10 Easy Piano Songs for Kids & Beginners

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget It’s never too early (or late) to start learning the piano! Whether you have an illustrious grand piano or a funky techno-beat electronic keyboard, you can teach your child several easy piano songs for beginners in a fun and encouraging fashion. Introducin...

Outrage as CBS cuts Billy Joel performance during 'Piano Man'

For those that couldn't get tickets or go themselves, loads of Billy Joel fans had been waiting patiently to watch coverage of his historic 100th Madison Square Garden concert on TV. Coverage of it is understood to have been heavily advertised through the CBS network to create a lot of hype for it. It didn't get off to the best of starts as the bro...

Iconic tourist attraction makes major change affecting thousands of visitors

It said people were 'abusing' the accessibility provision.

The 10 Best Guitar Soloists of All Time

With multiple ways to learn, find something that suits your time, your level, and your budget In the world of music, there are many different types of genres and styles. But one genre that seems to stand out from the rest is rock ‘n’ roll. Within this genre, one of the most popular styles is electric guitar solos. And within electric guitar solos, ...

Trump Media stock slides again to bring it more than 66% below its peak as euphoria fades

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock price for Donald Trump's social media company slid again Monday, pushing it more than 66% below its peak set late last month. Trump Media & Technology Group closed down 18.4% at $26.61 as more of the euphoria that surrounded the stock fades. It's a sharp comedown since nearing $80 after the owner of Truth Socialmerged with a shell company to get its stock trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “DJT,” for Trump's...

Fallout 4 finally gets long-awaited update after initial series success

The developer behind the most recent entries in the Fallout video game series has released details of an update fans have been clamouring for. Fallout is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game series that sees players trying to navigate the US following a nuclear war. The popular franchise has recently been made into a TV series which dropped o...