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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.
Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive in Lebanon for years, has died at 76: Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one ...
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Less-Watched Jobs Indicator Points to Deep Cracks in Canada’s Labor Market: Canada’s job market is less robust than the country’s most closely watched employment ...
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Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold: Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to US $1 ...
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Cenovus subsidiary fined $1.83 mln for 2018 Canada oil spill: A Canadian regulator said on Friday a Cenovus Energy subsidiary has been fined C$2.5 million ($1 ...
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Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90 - National | Globalnews.ca: Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
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First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore: The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being ...
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Missing cat found after 5 years makes 2,000-km journey home: Cindy and Jeff Hall got a phone call out of the blue that their cat, who ran out the door five years ...
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Aw, rats: Chicago’s beloved ‘Rat Hole’ removed from sidewalk - National | Globalnews.ca
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Five Eyes countries working to fight critical minerals dumping, Canada minister says
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Trans Mountain oil shippers raise concerns about risk of delay to full service: Some shippers on Canada's Trans Mountain expansion project are raising concerns ...
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FACTBOX Top deals in the global mining sector (April 25): BHP Group has bid $38.8 billion for smaller rival Anglo American , offering a deal to forge the world's ...
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Asahi Kasai to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports
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Remains from a mother-daughter cold case were found nearly 24 years later, after a deathbed confession from the suspect
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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.
Skies over southern Greece turn orange as winds blow dust across from North Africa
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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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Multiple crew members injured on set of Eddie Murphy movie ‘The Pickup’ - National | Globalnews.ca
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Canada's TC Energy says NGTL pipeline system resumes normal operations after fire
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Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
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Canada's plan to raise taxes on the savings of wealthy people and corporations is likely to hold back investment, potentially adding to the productivity ...
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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 beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold
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Luke Bryan slips on phone midshow — and fans praise him for 'grace and even humor'
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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.
'We can’t wait': Timelapse video shows New York cricket stadium inching closer to completion
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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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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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Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine: Mexico on Friday said it has prevailed in a labor dispute centered on a mine operated by one ...
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Bitcoin’s latest ‘halving’ has arrived and here’s what you need to know: Bitcoin holding steady at about $63,907 after ‘halving’
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
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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Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: The Italian city became the first in the world on April 25 to introduce a payment system for tourists in an ...
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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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Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic': Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets ...
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‘I feel great’: Nova Scotia man wins $1.5M after buying $200 in lottery tickets | Globalnews.ca
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‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead - National | Globalnews.ca
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Ottawa to force banks to identify carbon rebate by name in direct deposits: The first rebate deposits in 2022 were generically labelled – ‘federal payment’ and ...
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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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Happy birthday, Prince Louis! Prince William, Princess Kate celebrate with adorable photo
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'How gold becomes guns': heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade: The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much ...
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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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Monthly earnings rise, payroll employment falls: jobs report: The number of vacant jobs in Canada increased in February, while monthly payroll employment ...
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El Niño looks to be fading. What Canadians can expect in the months to come - National | Globalnews.ca
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Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report - National | Globalnews.ca
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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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Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram - National | Globalnews.ca
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Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
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Ottawa injects another $36.4-million into vaccine injury compensation fund: To date, a private firm called OXARO has received $56.2 million from Ottawa to run ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ottawa-injects-another-364-million-into-vaccine-injury-compensation/
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Etobicoke collision: Toronto paramedics transported a man in his 40s to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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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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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.
T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A research | Globalnews.ca
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Cuba apologizes to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family: Cuba apologized to Canada on Wednesday after authorities accidentally delivered the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/cuba-apologizes-to-canada-for-delivering-wrong-body-to-grieving-family
Kenny Brooks signs another incoming freshman for UK women’s basketball
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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.
Trudeau government urged to walk the talk on Canada's climate policies: Canada's federal budget on Tuesday unveiled few emissions-cutting policies ...
reuters.com/world/americas/trudeau-government-urged-walk-talk-canadas-climate-policies-2024-04-17/
Asylum claims by international students have skyrocketed since 2018, figures show
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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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'I will forget you,' she told a man she met while travelling. She never did and they found unexpected love
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Banks must offer more than just their own financial products: Banks are, first and foremost, sales organizations, and there is a real issue: limited product ...
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Invasive strep: ‘Don’t wait’ to seek care, N.S. woman warns on long road to recovery | Globalnews.ca
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Gushue wins 15th GSOC title at Princess Auto Players' Championship in thrilling fashion
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TikTok vows to sue over potential U.S. ban. What’s the legal outlook? - National | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Neeru Bajwa breaks down as she recalls dad working at a gas station despite being a doctor, mom working as housekeeper during pregnancy
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