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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.

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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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Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...

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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada Show more

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Amazon Prime Video to exclusively stream two NHL seasons in Canada

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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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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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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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Five Eyes countries working to fight critical minerals dumping, Canada minister says

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Aw, rats: Chicago’s beloved ‘Rat Hole’ removed from sidewalk - National | Globalnews.ca

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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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Apr 22

'US military aid for Ukraine shows country will not become second Afghanistan,' says Zelensky

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Apr 25

Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters

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Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters

Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.

Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.

The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.

An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.

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Apr 24

Asahi Kasai to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports

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Apr 23

Canada's planned capital gains tax hike may choke mining startups, dealmakers say

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Apr 15

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.

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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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Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record

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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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Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital

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Apr 23

Skies over southern Greece turn orange as winds blow dust across from North Africa

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Canada's TC Energy says NGTL pipeline system resumes normal operations after fire

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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 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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Apr 25

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

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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 federal budget doesn't change fiscal track much - BoC

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Apr 16

VIEW Canada's annual inflation in March edges up to 2.9%

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Apr 15

Canada beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold

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Canada's budget to increase taxes on the wealthiest, says source

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Apr 12

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.

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Apr 15

Canada slaps more sanctions on Belarus, citing human rights violations

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Apr 22

Luke Bryan slips on phone midshow — and fans praise him for 'grace and even humor'

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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 push ahead with digital services tax on global tech firms starting 2024

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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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Apr 20

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.

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'We can’t wait': Timelapse video shows New York cricket stadium inching closer to completion

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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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Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan: Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the ...

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Canada's inflation rate ticks up to 2.9%, but underlying cooling continues

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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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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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'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's capital gains tax rise will further knock productivity, say economists

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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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Are Human Rights Universal?: More and more, the universality of human rights is being challenged. But groups such as the Taliban, who claim to stand for specific ...

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Police arrest six, seek three others linked to Canada's largest gold heist

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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban: Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated ...

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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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Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram - National | Globalnews.ca

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A sticky bomb explodes in Kabul, killing 1 and wounding 3 in a mostly Shiite Hazara neighbourhood

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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 spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears

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Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government

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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government

Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.

The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.

Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.

The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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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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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Ministers decline request to testify on Afghan aid blockade as desperation grows: