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CBCFamily doctor closing practice 2 years after starting work in P.E.I.
A doctor who has been practicing on Prince Edward Island for a little more than two years is calling it quits.Health P.E.I. confirmed that Dr. Ching Ling Yoong will close her practice at the Parkdale Medical Centre in Charlottetown on May 6. In a statement to CBC News, Health P.E.I. says Dr. Ching Ling "provided care to between 400-500 patients and began work on P.E.I. in January of 2022. Those individuals are receiving letters advising them of the closure. Patients are being provided with free
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Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson reportedly had ‘huge fight’ on the set of ‘Red Notice’
An alleged confrontation between Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is being detailed in new reports that surfaced Tuesday. While filming the 2021 Netflix film “Red Notice,” the actors reportedly had a “huge fight” over Johnson’s repeated tardiness to set, according to sources who spoke with The Wrap. With the chatter spreading on Tuesday, a representative for Amazon MGM Studios ...
- HuffPost
Local TV Anchor Catches Donald Trump Off Guard With A Simple Question
The former president floundered in the face of Roop Raj's response.
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CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Recalls Moment That Prompted ‘Round Of Laughter’ In Trump Trial
Even the former president's legal team was laughing, said the anchor.
- People
Kaley Cuoco Finds Peace and Beauty With Her Rescued Animals on Her Scenic Ranch
The star bought the ranch just north of L.A. about six years ago and takes in any animal in need: "We don’t turn anyone away. It’s become this magical place"
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Trump Unleashes Bizarre 'Word Salad' Answer During Live Nighttime TV Interview
The former president left many confused with his rambling answer on Fox News.
- Futurism
China Releases CGI Video of Moon Base and It Contains Something Very Strange
Blurred Out The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has shown off a CGI video of its vision of a lunar base, a vastly ambitious plan the country is hoping to realize in a matter of decades. The showy, albeit already dated-looking render shows plans for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) a Chinese and Russian […]
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Woman acquitted of historical sex offence against teen stepson
WARNING: This story contains details of child sexual abuse.An Ontario woman has been acquitted of a sex crime against her teen stepson in Ottawa 40 years ago because the judge couldn't be sure that Canadians in the 1980s would have found it criminally immoral.It's a rare case because a woman stands accused, leaving the judge in a tough spot with little case law to lean on, according to a law professor who specializes in sexual offences. Still, Janine Benedet said it would have been helpful for t
- InStyle
Prince William Gave a Rare Update on Kate Middleton's Health at Latest Royal Outing
She shared her cancer diagnosis back in March.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Struggles to Cite a Source for His Exaggerated Crime Claim
Fox 2During an interview that touched on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, a Detroit news anchor challenged Donald Trump to support his claim about rapidly falling crime in Venezuela—which fact-checkers have previously noted is false.In his interview with Fox 2 anchor Roop Raj, which will air in its entirety on Thursday, the former president closed with a shot at President Joe Biden regarding immigration, a topic that Trump has signaled he wants to use to help his campaign at the expense of
- The New York Times
Law Firm Defending Trump Seeks to Withdraw From a Long-Running Case
A law firm that has long defended Donald Trump’s campaign and businesses from employment lawsuits has abruptly asked to withdraw from a yearslong case over what it calls an “irreparable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.” The firm — LaRocca, Hornik, Greenberg, Rosen, Kittridge, Carlin and McPartland — has represented Trump’s political operation in numerous suits dating to his first presidential run, helping secure several settlements and dismissals and billing nearly $3 million in th
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Princess Kate and Prince William to follow new rule for Princess Charlotte's birthday photo
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to share a new photograph of their daughter Princess Charlotte directly to social media, like they did for Prince Louis' sixth birthday photograph
- People
No, Mama Cass Did Not Die from a Ham Sandwich: In New Book, Her Daughter Shares What “Really” Happened (Exclusive)
The Mamas & The Papas singer passed away at 32, and her daughter Owen Elliott-Kugel has had to live with rumors ever since
- People
Jerry Seinfeld's Wife Jessica and All 3 Kids Pop Up to Support Comedian at “Unfrosted ”Premiere
The comedian's entire family made a rare appearance on Tuesday, April 30, as they joined him at the L.A. premiere of his directorial debut 'Unfrosted'
- InStyle
Demi Moore Is Manifesting Summer With Her Teeny-Tiny Leopard Print String Bikini
She went full 'Charlie's Angels' for a vacay with her daughters.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Is Allowed to Attend Barron’s High School Graduation After All
Giorgio Viera/AFP via GettyAfter weeks of bellyaching and carrying on about how he would “not be allowed” to take a day off from his criminal hush-money trial to attend his 18-year-old son Barron’s high school graduation, Donald Trump will, in fact, be permitted to go, Judge Juan Merchan said Tuesday. Following the first day of proceedings earlier this month, Trump lambasted Merchan, ranting, “[I]t looks like the judge will not let me go to the graduation of my son.” Moments later, he expressed
- HuffPost
Ex-Aide Sums Up Who’ll Staff Trump’s Next White House With 2 Brutal Words
Alyssa Farah Griffin explained why the former president's latest comments to Time magazine are "devastating."
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Pippa Middleton's slinky second bridesmaid dress for Kate's royal wedding is still so elite
Pippa Middleton looked stunning at the wedding of her sister Kate Middleton in 2011. The wife of James Matthews wore a green bridesmaid dress by Temperley London.
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Barack Obama Hits Donald Trump With A Harsh Truth About His Hometown
The former president also told "Smartless" podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes what had surprised him about the GOP.
- BuzzFeed
This 15-Year-Old's Comment About A Car Hitting A Dunkin' In Rhode Island Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons
He knew exaaactly what he was doing with this one.