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World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, die at 62 - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old
- Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.
- On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
- Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.
- According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.
Canada Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9% on Higher Gas Prices: Canadian consumer prices reaccelerated slightly as expected due to higher gasoline prices ...
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Quick Glance: Canadian Inflation Rises Due to Increase in Gasoline Prices
- Canadian consumer prices saw a slight increase, primarily due to higher gasoline prices. Core metrics indicated further progress in disinflation, prompting the central bank to prepare for a shift to looser monetary policy as early as June or July.
- In March, the consumer price index rose by 2.9% compared to the previous year, up from the 2.8% reported a month earlier. Excluding gasoline, the index slowed to 2.8% from the previous year, in contrast to February's 2.9%.
- However, indications of underlying price pressures decreased. The averages of the Bank of Canada's two core measures decreased to an annual rate of 2.95%, weaker than anticipated. Following the release, yields on two-year Canadian government bonds dropped by approximately 10 basis points to 4.18%.
- The March inflation data suggest that the decline in core metrics this year is not temporary. Bank of Canada officials are now waiting to be convinced that the path to the 2% target can be sustained before making adjustments to monetary policy.
Canadian and US authorities said six people have been arrested and three more are being sought in connection with what they called the largest gold heist in ...
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Quick Glance: 9 Charged in Canada's Largest Gold Theft: Summary
- Police announced that nine individuals are facing charges in the largest gold theft in Canadian history that occurred at Toronto's international airport.
- 6,600 gold bars valued at over 20 million Canadian dollars and 2.5 million Canadian dollars in foreign currencies were stolen, melted, and used to buy illegal firearms.
- Those charged include an Air Canada employee, a former manager, and a jewelry store owner. Authorities are searching for additional suspects, including a manager who is currently at large.
- The stolen gold and currencies were picked up using fraudulent documents, and only a fraction of the stolen amount has been recovered so far.
Molly the magpie reunited with dog best friend after public outcry - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: Reunion of Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Staffy
- Molly, the magpie, has finally returned home to the Gold Coast after a 45-day odyssey and has reunited with her unlikely best friend, Peggy the Staffy.
- Queensland's Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) made the announcement, signaling the end of the gripping saga.
- Independent veterinary experts have determined that Molly is 'highly habituated' and may have developmental issues, making her unsuitable for rehabilitation or return to the wild.
- Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen demonstrated their commitment to Molly's well-being by meeting the conditions outlined in the licensing process, including refraining from the commercial exploitation of the bird or its image, participating in wildlife carer training, and collaborating with DESI to ensure Molly's ongoing care and enrichment.
Taiwan Moves to Boost Its Global Standing with Chip Diplomacy: Taiwan is ramping up international cooperation deals with countries like Canada and France in ...
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Canada's New Billion-Dollar Defense Investment: Strong Arctic Focus: Canada's government has announced a new trillion-dollar investment in the country's defence ...
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Canada beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold
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Canada to give loan guarantees to Indigenous groups for energy projects: OTTAWA, April 16 (Reuters) - Canada will provide up toC$5 billion ($3 ...
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U.S. Falls to Canada 6-5 in Overtime, Earns Silver Medal in Women’s Worlds : Knight earns record-breaking 14th Women’s Worlds medal
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Team Canada goes for cool factor in Paris Games kit: Team Canada unveiled the kit athletes will wear at this year's Paris Olympics on Tuesday ...
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Canada to give Indigenous groups loan guarantees for resource projects: Canada will provide up to C$5 billion ($3.6 billion) in loan guarantees to help ...
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Canada, hit by housing crisis, unveils plan to build millions of homes
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Quick Glance: Canada's Ambitious Housing Plan to Address Crisis
- Canada plans to build nearly 3.9 million houses by 2031 under a new federal initiative to tackle the housing crisis.
- The plan, falling short by almost a third compared to projections, is expected to dominate the upcoming federal budget.
- With no direct role in construction, Ottawa must rely on policy measures and funding to ensure partners respond to the housing shortage.
- The measures include proposals to extend low-cost loans, utilize federal land for rapid house construction, and combat mortgage fraud inflating housing costs.
El Niño looks to be fading. What Canadians can expect in the months to come - National | Globalnews.ca
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‘Under the Bridge’ Review: True Crime Strikes a False Note: Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone star in this Hulu series about the murder of a Canadian teenager.
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Canada unions brace for 2025 labor crunch in oil sands maintenance season: Annual maintenance on Canada's oil sands plants is forecast to cause no more ...
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Canada to Allow 30-Year Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers: Canada will loosen the rules on mortgages to allow first-time buyers to take out 30-year loans when ...
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Unmanned Aerial Systems: Israel’s BlueBird to Open Production Site in Morocco Soon
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Canada to unveil budget as experts doubt fiscal targets: Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will have to find ways to amp up savings or raise taxes when ...
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China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau
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Quick Glance: Alleged Chinese Interference in Canadian Elections: Trudeau Confirms Independence
- Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reported to an official inquiry that China attempted to intervene in the last two Canadian elections, but the outcomes were unaffected, and it was deemed 'improbable' that Beijing favored a specific party.
- Under pressure from opposition lawmakers dissatisfied with media reports on China's potential involvement in the elections, Trudeau established the commission.
- Erin O'Toole, who led the main opposition Conservative party during the 2021 campaign, estimated that Chinese interventions may have cost his party up to nine seats but did not alter the election's course. Trudeau's Liberal Party emerged victorious in both instances.
- Canada's domestic intelligence agency informed the commission of China's 'clandestine and deceptive' interference in both elections, marking the most substantial evidence thus far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics.
Trudeau government urged to walk the talk on Canada's climate policies: Canada's federal budget on Tuesday unveiled few emissions-cutting policies ...
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Toronto Pearson gold heist: 9 people charged in historic $20M theft | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
- Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.
- The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.
- Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.
- Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine: The huge snakes lived during the Cenozoic era, which began after the dinosaur age ended 66 million ...
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Tesla cuts Full Self-Driving subscription prices in US, Canada: Elon Musk's Tesla said on Friday it has cut prices of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions ...
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Robert MacNeil, Earnest News Anchor for PBS, Dies at 93: With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to ...
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Gushue wins 15th GSOC title at Princess Auto Players' Championship in thrilling fashion
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Canadian bitcoin ETFs take a hit from new U.S. competition: Despite the surge in the cryptocurrency’s price, trailblazing funds are seeing outflows
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Paris bound: See which LSU men's swimmer qualified for the Olympics at an event in Toronto
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Canada Housing Crisis: Trudeau Puts Pressure on Provinces to Boost Construction: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pressuring Canada’s provinces to remove ...
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Quick Glance: Trudeau Urges Improvement in Housing Construction in Canada
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting pressure on the provinces to remove barriers in housing construction, urging them to freeze municipal development costs and allow up to four units on each property.
- Trudeau announced that his government will allocate new infrastructure funds of C$5 billion ($3.7 billion) to the provinces, provided they sign an agreement by January 1, 2025, to implement specific reforms for increased housing supply.
- Additionally, Trudeau revealed that federal transit funds will be linked to municipal regulations, including the removal of minimum parking requirements near mass transit lines and the approval of high-density housing near transit and post-secondary institutions.
- To access the federal funds, provinces must agree to 'key measures', such as approving four units without further delay, implementing a three-year freeze on the increase in development costs in larger cities, and introducing changes to the national building code to support more housing options.
Canada earmarks $1.16 billion for military aid to Ukraine in 2024 budget: Canada’s budget for 2024 proposes to supply Ukraine with 1.6 billion Canadian dollars ...
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Peter Higgs, father of the ‘God particle,’ dies age 94: Peter Higgs, who theorized the existence of the ground-breaking Higgs boson 50 years before it was ...
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Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady for 6th Meeting: The Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady for a sixth consecutive meeting as officials signaled ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of Canada Keeps Interest Rates Steady for 6th Meeting
- The Bank of Canada chose to maintain the policy rate steady for the sixth consecutive meeting as officials indicate a possible move towards rate cuts pending additional evidence of inflation slowdown.
- Governor Tiff Macklem and policymakers opted to leave the benchmark overnight rate unchanged at 5% during this week's session.
- The US criticized strikes on Russian oil refineries due to the potential risk to oil markets. A top Wall Street expert forecasts a brief pause in US stock activity post a period of growth. Additionally, a bond trader made a significant futures bet ahead of the release of inflation data.
The rights and wrongs of assisted dying: Britain’s next great social reform is coming. Here’s how it should work
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Grimes apologizes for disastrous Coachella set: Canadian singer Grimes apologized to fans on Saturday after her Coachella set earlier that evening was beset by ...
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Canadian dollar posts biggest weekly decline in 11 months: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near five-month low against its broadly stronger U.S ...
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Canada Unveils Billions for Artificial Intelligence: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government would spend nearly $2 billion to help fuel growth ...
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AP Dhillon justifies breaking guitar in Instagram post, receives more backlash: Indo-Canadian singer AP Dhillon recently performed at the Coachella Valley Music ...
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The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean? : Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
A priest from France accused of sexually assaulting children in the Canadian Artic has died
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Glitch delays HMCS Montreal departure from Halifax ahead of six-month operation | Globalnews.ca
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist split 3 months after wedding
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Brazil-bound US travelers will need to show bank statements to visit country next year
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N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out | Globalnews.ca
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Hilary Knight Makes History In Utica: Knight’s 14th medal makes her the most decorated athlete in Women’s World Championship history
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Some bumblebees can survive underwater for up to a week, new study shows: An experimental error led a team of scientists researching bumblebees to make a ...
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Woman accused of solar eclipse shootings said God told her to do it: police: Taylon Nichelle Celestine, a 22-year-old from Georgia, faces charges of attempted ...
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Senate will convene Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot a quick dismissal
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation
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How to protect, improve your credit score amid cost-of-living pressures - National | Globalnews.ca
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Horoscope for Monday, April 15, 2024: Daily horoscope.
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Canada may be facing another 'catastrophic' wildfire season, the federal government said, as it forecasted higher-than-normal spring and summer temperatures ...
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iPhone sales are plunging. Here's why: Apple's smartphone sales tumbled 10 per cent last quarter, according to market research firm IDC ...
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Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Elephant roams Montana's busiest street after escaping from circus: The sound of a vehicle backfiring spooked a circus elephant while she was getting a pre-show ...
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Ryanair and easyJet issue boarding pass advice for Morocco and Turkey holidays: The budget airlines have issued a warning to Brits jetting off on their holidays ...
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Canada wildfires: Officials warn of 'explosive' wildfire season: Warm conditions could spell even more devastation than was seen in 2023's worst-ever season ...
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Morocco drought: Satellite images show vital Al Massira reservoir is shrinking: Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's ...
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Labour leader urges unions to expose Poilievre's working-class overtures as 'fraud'
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Gun supervisor for Rust gets 18 months in prison for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Tsitsipas beats Sinner to reach Monte Carlo Masters final, will face Djokovic or Ruud
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Quick Glance: Casper Ruud defeats Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo semifinals for biggest career win
- Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo semifinals with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking the biggest win of his career.
- Ruud, previously 0-11 against Top 3 players in his career and 0-25 in sets in those matches, overcame the odds to secure a historic victory over Djokovic.
- Following a thrilling match, Ruud emerged victorious against Djokovic, becoming the first Norwegian to defeat a world No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
- Ruud continues his quest for success, advancing to the final to face Stefanos Tsitsipas after his triumph over Djokovic in Monte Carlo.
Canada’s 2030 Defense Spending Plan Falls Short of NATO Target: Canada unveiled a new defense strategy that focuses on strengthening its military capabilities in ...
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BMO analyst previews profit results, provides top picks in the yield-heavy energy infrastructure sector
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Trudeau Says News on Mortgages Is Coming in Federal Budget: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will have news to announce on mortgages in Canada ...
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Advocates say new disability benefit still leaves people in poverty: The Canada Disability Benefit, announced in Tuesday’s budget, will provide a maximum of $2 ...
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Parasitic wasps, vibrating traps and other ways science is trying to destroy the spotted lanternfly
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You can watch the solar eclipse online: Muscat: The total solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on Monday, and will be visible across a 185-kilometer stretch between ...
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Man completes run across the length of Africa after gruelling year-long trek - National | Globalnews.ca
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Trudeau Pushes 3D-Printed, Prefabricated Homes to Solve Supply Crunch: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures aimed at making it easier and cheaper to ...
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Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
I’m Gen Z, will I ever own a home?: Canadian culture still revolves around home ownership. If it is ever going to happen for us, it looks like we’ll have to move ...
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PM Trudeau defends integrity of Canadian elections before public inquiry: The prime minister made a highly anticipated appearance before an inquiry looking into ...
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Theresa Nist speaks out on 'Golden Bachelor' divorce from Gerry Turner: While her marriage to Gerry Turner didn’t last long, Theresa Nist sounds like she is left ...
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