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A teenager from British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian flu, and health authorities are investigating.Canada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu after a teenager tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities. The teenager, from the western province of British Columbia, is believed to have caught the H5 avian flu from a bird or animal, said a statement by the province on Saturday. The infected person is undergoing treatment at a children’s hospital. The province said it was tracing the teenager’s contacts to pinpoint the source of the contagion. “This is a rare event,”…

Brittany Murphy. Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage Although she’s no longer with us, Brittany Murphy continues to leave behind a legacy of memorable performances via more than a few iconic movies that have no-doubt shaped Hollywood and the entertainment industry into what it is today. On December 20, 2009, news of Murphy’s untimely and sudden passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. On that fateful day, the 32-year-old actress was living in her Los Angeles home with her husband, Simon Monjack, and her mother when she collapsed on her bathroom floor. Hours later, she was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical center from…

Dr. Frank Lipman has over 35 years of experience in functional medicine and throughout his career, he has always considered researching longevity as an extension of his work.Lipman is an author of seven books, including “The New Rules of Aging Well,” which he co-authored with Danielle Claro.When it comes to longevity, “almost everything I recommend to my patients, I do myself,” Lipman tells CNBC Make It.These are his daily practices for a long, healthy life.This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.’Almost everything I recommend to my patients, I do myself’CNBC Make It: What are some of the things…

Rescuers dig for survivors after Israeli strikes in Gaza and LebanonIsraeli strikes on northern Lebanon and Gaza have killed dozens of people including several children, rescuers and officials say.The Lebanese health ministry said at least 23 people including seven children were killed on Sunday in Almat near Byblos, to the north of the capital Beirut. In northern Gaza, the civil defence agency said at least 30 people were killed in Israeli strikes on two houses in the besieged enclave. The first strike early Sunday hit a house in Jabalia, killing “at least 25” people, including 13 children, and injuring more…

Leonardo DiCaprio turns 50 on Monday … but he got the party started early last evening, throwing a huge, celeb-studded bash in Los Angeles. TMZ obtained photos of the long line of stars exiting the Saturday night soiree held at a private home in the Hollywood Hills. Check out this eye-popping list … Tobey Maguire, Emile Hirsch, Edward Norton, Benicio Del Toro, Jamie Foxx, Bill Maher, Chuck Liddell, Chris Rock, Orlando Bloom, Steven Spielberg, Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, Cara Delevingne, Dr. Dre, Anderson Paak, Tyga and Brad Pitt with girlfriend Ines de Ramon. Leonardo’s 81-year-old dad, George, also…

Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Redfin’s performance was a mixed bag during the third quarter, as revenues grew and net losses widened amid stubborn market headwinds. The Seattle-based company’s revenue grew 3 percent year over year to $278 million, as net losses grew 77.8 percent from $19 million to $33.8 million. Redfin’s total gross profits increased…

Billionaire Peter Thiel has gained a name as one of Silicon Valley’s most controversial figures.The PayPal cofounder went on to have a successful career in venture capital.Known as a connector, he has mentored the likes of JD Vance and Sam Altman. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Like many billionaires, Peter Thiel…

EXPLAINERTensions in the capital of the Netherlands had been brewing after Maccabi football fans took down a Palestine flag.The Dutch capital of Amsterdam is under strict security measures after clashes erupted this week between pro-Palestine supporters and fans of an Israeli football club before a UEFA Europa League match. Tensions first escalated when Israeli football fans reportedly took down a Palestinian flag and chanted anti-Arab slogans – like “F*** you Palestine” and “No children left in Gaza”, according to videos verified by Reuters and eyewitnesses Al Jazeera spoke to on the ground – before their club’s match with a Dutch…

Cole Hauser could make a Fast & Furious return, reprising his earlier role. Should he? Yellowstone, which returns November 10, has been a hit. The show has spawned spinoffs and fan theories and whole new fandoms for its stars. One of those stars is Cole Hauser. But many also know him from the Fast & Furious franchise. After his success as Rip Wheeler, is it time for Cole Hauser to make a Fast & Furious return? Cole Hauser attends Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” Season 2 Premiere Party at Lombardi House on May 30, 2019. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Paramount…

President-Elect Donald J. Trump won the White House based partly on his promises to rein in immigration, with targeted policies that range from sending criminals to their home countries to more sweeping ones like mass deportations. During the campaign, Trump pledged to end the Temporary Protected Status that allows workers from select countries to come to the U.S. to work. If some of the larger deportation efforts, like rolling back TPS,  come to fruition, experts say that there will be ripple effects felt in most sectors of the economy, in particular construction, housing and agriculture.Economists and labor specialists are most worried…