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Some social media influencers tout the herbal supplement berberine as a weight-loss "miracle" — even fashioning it "nature's Ozempic." But with most things that sound too good to be true, this claim is, too, say doctors — and could pose some risks. Here's what you need to know about berberine. …

Canada's Indigenous tourism sector was growing quickly before the pandemic, but was hit hard by COVID-19. It's now bouncing back at a faster pace than expected with revenues expected to triple by 2030 if demand continues to grow. After bouncing back from pandemic lows, revenues are expected to triple by …

As Canada suffers through one of the worst wildfire seasons on record, Ottawa is releasing an update today to its climate adaptation strategy — less than a year after it was first published. Critics say Ottawa must do more to make homes resilient to climate-driven threats As Canada suffers through …

MANILA, Philippines — From June 28 to July 2, the Muslim community in Philippines celebrates Eid al-Adha (also known as Eid'l Adha) or the "Feast of Sacrifice." Eid al-Adha — literally "celebration of sacrifice" in Arabic — is the biggest main holiday in Islam, with the earlier celebrated Eid al-Fitr …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo will be releasing the follow-up to her debut album "Sour" this September. Olivia announced on her social media accounts that her sophomore album "Guts" would be coming out on September 8, and it will include the lead single "Vampire" which drops June 30. …

More than 100 Alberta physicians have signed an open letter condemning the move by Alberta Health Services to rescind a job offer to Dr. Deena Hinshaw. 130 Alberta doctors had signed the letter by late Monday afternoon More than 100 Alberta physicians have signed an open letter condemning the move …

It’s been about a month since a mother eagle in Santa Clara County, Calif., arrived home to her nest with a live baby red-tailed hawk clutched in her talons. And while little Tuffy was spared the grisly fate of becoming dinner, life in an eagle's nest has not been easy. …

First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, starvation and other abuse that culminated in the beating death of an 11-year-old boy. Ministry's last visit to the foster parent's home …

BUSINESS AND JOBS. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez tells business leaders at the 44th National Conference of Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) Tuesday at the Manila Hotel that the government will press on with reforms to improve the business climate, attract more investments and create more jobs. Ver Noveno …

Ready for Eid. A Muslim performs the morning Fjar prayer inside the Golden Mosque in Globo de Oro, Quiapo Manila, while a grandmother tries on a dress for her grandson at a dress shop in Quiapo on Tuesday. Muslims will observe the Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice today. …