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Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez who is a 33 year old actress tragically suffered a painful death after participating in a Kambo cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat in Durango located in Mexico, reported Daily Star. According to Daily Star, the ritual actually involves ingesting venom from the Amazonian giant monkey frog which is pretty famously known for its hallucinogenic properties and its ability to induce severe vomiting and diarrhea as part of a detoxification process. Recent reports indicate towards the fact that after consuming the potion, Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez experienced some violent spasms and was immediately rushed to a Red Cross hospital where she eventually succumbed just few hours later. Also Read:Jill Biden's Christmas decor at White House dubbed as ugly, and fans beg for Melania to return soon

The Devil Wears Prada, actress Emily Blunt has sparked fresh hopes for her return. The actress, who played the sarcastic and somewhat irritable assistant Emily in the original film, recently hinted at the possibility of reprising her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2. While no official confirmation has been made, Blunt’s comments at the Red Sea International Film Festival has left fans speculating.

TD Bank on Thursday warned of a challenging 2025 and suspended its medium-term earnings forecast as Canada’s second-biggest lender works through its anti-money laundering remediation program following a U.S. regulatory probe.

About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published Wednesday

The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday

A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims

Reports are now saying that two produce companies that sold cucumbers, have now decided to recall their products, after dozens of people were sickened by it, as per reports. Also Read: From wedding rumours to the verge of breakup: Has Ben Affleck's marital discord led to trouble in the relationship between Jennifer Garner and John Miller? Here's what her friends are saying

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi rose to speak on the topic: “Concern over suspicious and conspicuous attacks on national interest from abroad” and made remarks that had the Opposition up in protest, leading to adjournment of the Upper House. “I would like to draw the attention of the House to a very serious, important and worrisome issue. Since India has emerged as a strong power under Modi, some activities of foreign powers have been noticed in which they are attacking the economic, social, and moral values of the country,” Trivedi said.

Jennifer Garner's friends believe her relationship with John Miller may be struggling. After the couple survived a turbulent year due to Ben Affleck's marital drama with Jennifer Lopez, her friends appear to agree. According to reports, they are worried that it may be difficult to get past their differences; he is quiet, and she is Type A. Garner was spotted with Affleck on Thanksgiving Day with their three children, Violet, 19, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, which sparked speculation about their potential relationship problems.

The company said it has solidified its position in Madhya Pradesh with close to 50 offices and a network of 524 hospitals. «We have a robust network of over 31,200 agents covering 8 lakh lives and 527 employees in MP,» Sanath Kumar, Executive President of Star Health Insurance told reporters here.

National Green Tribunal has observed that the health of crores of pilgrims visiting the Maha Kumbh fair will be impacted if effective steps are not taken to prevent the discharge of sewage into the Ganga in Prayagraj. The 40-day Maha Kumbh Mela, expected to draw millions of devotees from across the globe, is scheduled to commence on January 14 with the Makar Sankranti 'snan' (holy bath) and will conclude on February 26 with the Mahashivratri snan. The green body was hearing a plea claiming 50 drains were discharging sewage directly into river Ganga, in an eight-km stretch from Rasulabad in the city to the Sangam (confluence of river Ganga and Yamuna).

billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA while marking a significant shift in the agency's leadership, reported Associated Press. According to Associated Press, Jared Isaacman who is aged 41 is actually known for his close ties to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and has gained prominence as a private astronaut while having commanded two commercial spaceflights with SpaceX. It should be also noted that he conducted the first private spacewalk during a recent mission which further solidified his role in the burgeoning commercial space industry. Also Read: College football transfer outs world's fourth richest man Larry Ellison's fifth wife, who is she? Here's all you need to know

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This buying by RBI represents a five-fold increase as compared to the same period of 2023, said WGC. According to the data, with this purchase the total gold reserve of India is now at 882 tonnes, of which 510 tonnes are held in India.

Toronto-Dominion Bank on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter profit, but couldn’t meet analyst expectations in its first financial release since being sanctioned in the United States for failing to monitor money laundering activities.

The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a gap with gas-powered automobiles

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.

Royal Bank of Canada, the country’s biggest bank, beat quarterly profit expectations, helped by its acquisition of HSBC’s domestic business and strength at its wealth management arm, sending shares to a record high on Wednesday.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but remains at historically healthy levels

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce over the next year. Swift, 34, is set to conclude her highly successful Eras Tour on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada, but fans may not have to wait long before she returns to the stage. Swift's Eras Tour, which kicked off in March 2023, has been a global sensation, grossing an estimated $2 billion. Despite the intense schedule, sources close to the pop icon reveal that she has been inspired by the energy and connection she shares with her fans. Swift reportedly expressed interest in performing again soon but has also asked her team for time to focus on her personal life, particularly her relationship with Kelce.

Gold prices in December may rise if the US Dollar goes into tepid mode. Meanwhile, gold rates remained steadied on Thursday, as per a report on Reuters. Spot gold held its ground at $2,649.69 per ounce, as of 1221 (GMT). The US gold futures also eased 0.1 per cent to $2,673.30. Investors held back from placing big bets ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory as markets awaited this year's final policy-setting meeting. Traders are pricing in a 74 per cent chance of a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's December 17-18 meeting, according to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool. Bullion, which does not pay any interest, historically performs well in a low-interest rate environment.

FBI is warning people against texting between iPhones and Androids due to ongoing cyberattacks. The agency says messages sent from iPhone to Android and vice versa can be intercepted by hackers, the Mirror reported. The warning came days after reports of a large-scale Chinese espionage campaign in which phone data of over million Americans are said to have been scooped up by the hackers including that of a cabinet secretary and a White House Homeland Security Adviser. Hackers have reportedly accessed call and text metadata, and in some cases, message content too.