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BRAINS AND BEAUTY: Exercise helps students get better grades, study

Who says we have to choose between brains or brawn?With September already here, a new study suggests it might be wise to add workout clothes at the top of your back-to-school wishlist. → Read More

‘A PURE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE’: Jaymes White ready to scare Toronto with fall séance

Call Jaymes White whatever you want.A mentalist, a mind reader, or a master of manipulation.But one thing’s for sure, White is ready to scare his next victims during his upcoming Victorian séance in Toronto. → Read More

DRUNK MONSTER: Abusive son caught frying mother’s brain after axing her to death in India

Children believe monsters live under their beds and in closets.But what if one was living under your own roof?In a bone-chilling case from India, an abusive 32-year-old man allegedly axed his mother to death and was caught trying to fry her body parts in a pan. → Read More

CARE FOR KENAYA: Baby orangutan rescued after kept as ‘pet’, tethered by neck in Indonesia

A baby orangutan is rescued in Indonesia after being kept as a “pet” and tethered to a tree by a rope around its neck.International Animal Rescue (IAR) was notified about a terrified one-year-old ape in the Sungai District of Indonesia. → Read More

WILDCAT CRISIS: Cheetah population reaches ‘epidemic proportions’ due to trafficking

Even the world’s fastest land animal can’t outrun the cruel hands of illegal animal traders.According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, more than 90% of the cheetah population has been wiped out in the past century.As of now, there are less than 7,500 cheetahs left in Africa. → Read More

CLASS REUNION REVENGE: Thai man, 69, allegedly shoots his childhood bully from 53 years ago

What was supposed to be a night filled with reminiscing about sweet memories over dinner and drinks turned into a terrifying nightmare.A revenge-seeking former navy officer allegedly shot dead his former bully from 53 years ago at a class reunion, according to the Daily Mail. → Read More

WE ‘WILL’ WALK: War Vet, 94, aims to raise $1M for cancer research

A 94-year-old Second World War veteran is $60,000 away from achieving his lifetime goal of raising a million dollars for cancer research.Having participated in the Terry Fox Run for the past 39 years, Will Dwyer has so far raised more than $940,000. → Read More

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Last days of summer

Can’t believe summer is coming to an end already?Well then, it’s time you make the most of what’s left of summer!So start marking those calendars because we’ve got you covered this week for all things fun, delicious and relaxing. → Read More

CONCERT REVIEW: Jonas Brothers put on colourful, fun show in first Canadian stop on tour

Rating: **** out of fourAfter their 2013 breakup, our favourite brother trio is back and happier than ever.Luckily for Toronto, the first Canadian stop on their comeback tour starts with two back-to-back concerts at the Scotiabank Arena. → Read More

FINGER FLIRTING: Can emojis predict how much sex your having?

Using emojis when flirting is like adding sugar to a stranger’s cup of tea.Add too little and things start to taste a little bitter. Add too much and suddenly the taste becomes too overwhelming. → Read More

‘FELT LIKE HUMAN TEETH’: Hamilton boy attacked by shark while on vacationing at Florida beach

There’s nothing like a nice swim at the beach on a hot summer’s day.That is until a shark sinks its sharp teeth in you.A 11-year-old boy from Hamilton, Ont. received 17 stitches after he was bit by a shark off the Florida coast, according to Broward Health Medical Center. → Read More

NOT A HOAX: Spam’s new limited edition pumpkin spice pork joins fall’s bandwagon

If you didn’t already think the whole pumpkin spice craze was getting out of hand – guess again.Spam is releasing its own “delicious” limited edition fall flavour pumpkin spice canned pork. → Read More

‘TRUE CALLING’: Dr. Sandy Buchman becomes 152nd president of Canadian Medical Association

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes on board Sandy Buchman as their 152nd president.The newly-elected president still makes time in his busy schedule to discuss the future of Canada’s health system even while sitting in the doctor’s waiting room during his 96-year-old father&... → Read More

FATIMA: Spilling the tea on the boba of my dreams

While others drink champagne, my perfect way to celebrate is with a different kind of bubbly drink – bubble tea.My love for the tea-based Taiwanese drink started this past year and since then I’ve become loyal to only a handful of places. → Read More

TASTE THE HOLIDAY FEELING: Coca-Cola releases two new beverage flavours

Looks like Coca-Cola wants you to taste the holiday feeling a lot sooner than Christmas.The company will release two limited-edition holiday flavours: Coca-Cola Cinnamon and Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, on Sept. 30.Coca-Cola Cinnamon, a flavour which was previously offered in the U.K. → Read More

GLASS HALF EMPTY: Study suggests need for glasses doubles in teens due to excessive screen times

We’ve all seen how crazy kids are glued to their screens, to a point where sometimes parenting seems like a foreign concept.Sure rewarding your kids with more screen time might give you some momentary peace of mind, but experts say this decision might hurt you in the future. → Read More

CROTCH-HOT: Dangerous vagina steaming method can lead to second-degree burns, says report

There’s many things steam is great for; vegetables, ironing, humidifiers, clearing your pores…but not your vagina.A 62-year-old woman learned that the hard way when she steamed her vagina to help treat her vaginal prolapse — a condition where the vagina’s support system weak... → Read More

DE-ELASTICATED REVENGE: British cab driver’s payback takes ugly turn with cyclist

In what was a series of unfortunate events, a taxi driver from London, England loses more than just his mind after a cyclist allegedly punched his car while shouting curse words at him. → Read More

ROBODOC: Canadians ready for ‘virtual’ health care

As technology quickly becomes a big part of our lives from online banking to shopping and even dating, Canadians say it’s time our health care system catches up. → Read More

ROBODOC: Canadians ready for ‘virtual’ health care

As technology quickly becomes a big part of our lives from online banking to shopping and even dating, Canadians say it’s time our health care system catches up. → Read More