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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is warning about a new drug found in a local unregulated drug source that could lead to a surge in overdoses. “This week, Health Canada detected the first samples in Ottawa of a new drug called 'N-pyrrolidinoethonitazene (ethonitazepine)', which is in a class of drugs called nitazene opioids and is also known by the street name 'pyro,'” a Health Canada statement said. “Here in Ottawa, the drug was found in unregulated counterfeit hydromorphone M8 tablets. The white tablets were printed three-sided with the letters M and 8.” OPH said the drugs are highly toxic and can…

Once a popular tourist destination, Lebanon earned fame as the “Paris of the Middle East” and was once as famous for its incredible cultural heritage as it was for Beirut's vibrant nightlife and world-famous cuisine.Today, as the country battles the dangers posed by the border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, tourism remains one of the few thriving sectors of the Lebanese economy, though it is now driven not by international visitors but by expats returning to their home country.Lebanon isn't just a hotbed of excitement for many foreign travelers looking for their next vacation spot, but ecotourism entrepreneurs Joelle Sfeir…

Microsoft founder Bill Gates (left) and Britain's Prince William attended the Breakthrough Energy Summit in London on Thursday. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday called on investors to back cutting-edge climate technologies that he says will drive a “green industrial revolution” and the next wave of global prosperity. Over three days at the upscale London venue, Gates profiled more than 100 companies that are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the carbon-intensive sectors most responsible for climate change. Gates is a firm believer in the power of innovation to drive breakthroughs in highly polluting industries like manufacturing, energy and…

Elon Musk turned 53 today, and as expected, social media, especially X, has been flooded with congratulations for the tech billionaire. From listing his achievements to simply wishing him a “happy birthday,” netizens have been sharing a variety of posts. One of them comes from none other than Elon Musk himself, who took to his platform X to share a throwback photo from 30 years ago. Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, shared this throwback photo on X and wished him a happy birthday with a special message. (X/@mayemusk, Reuters) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The SpaceX CEO kept the caption of…

Czech food retail technology and online grocery company Rohlik Group today announced it has raised $170 million in new growth funding, bringing its total capital raised to more than $780 million. Founded to meet the growing demand for online grocery services that offer superior quality and a great customer experience, Rohlik has achieved rapid and sustained growth across the DACH and CEE region. Rohlik operates a fully automated fulfillment centre that leverages various AI, ML and robotics technologies to increase efficiency and productivity without compromising on quality. Customers can experience guaranteed delivery windows within 15 minutes of booking, and same-day…

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The post sparked debate on social media (Photo: Pexels)Food fraud has become a major concern around the world. Today, people are complaining about the health hazards of contaminated food, pesticides in fruits and vegetables, etc. Therefore, it is often felt that it is really hard to get fresh food. An internet user shared his thoughts on this issue on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and it seems that people are really empathizing with him.”Recently I have realised what a blessing it is to have access to fresh milk, seasonal vegetables and fruits, fresh paneer, dairy products and pure food,”…

Oh, Carolyn: My teenage daughter doesn't want to go anywhere, at least not with her parents or family. She was looking forward to a school trip to Europe and was having a great time.I suggest road trips, visiting family out of state, amusement parks, beaches, mountains, etc., and responses range from “meh” to “yuck.” We finally have the money to enjoy a vacation and want to give our daughter some fun experiences before she heads off to college in a few years, but paying a ton of money for a trip only for her to be cranky and rolling her…

Highlighting a range of issues from child survival to educational attainment and exposure to violence, the global dashboard will help policymakers, health practitioners and the public track progress across several key factors that affect children's health and futures. Currently, 4.9 million children under the age of five die each year, almost half of whom die within the first month of life. Current trends mean that 59 countries will miss the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for reducing under-five mortality. In light of these statistics, at the 77th World Health Assembly, countries committed to accelerating efforts to improve maternal and…

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