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Tropical storm Nicole prompts hurricane warnings in some parts of Florida: Nicole strengthened to a tropical storm Tuesday as it churned toward the northwestern ...
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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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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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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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Asahi Kasai to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports
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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.
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's TC Energy says NGTL pipeline system resumes normal operations after fire
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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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Multiple crew members injured on set of Eddie Murphy movie ‘The Pickup’ - National | Globalnews.ca
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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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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.
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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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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Luke Bryan slips on phone midshow — and fans praise him for 'grace and even humor'
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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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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.
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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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.
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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Skies over southern Greece turn orange as winds blow dust across from North Africa
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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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El Niño looks to be fading. What Canadians can expect in the months to come - National | Globalnews.ca
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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 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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N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out | Globalnews.ca
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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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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.
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.
Canada will take bigger economic hit than U.S. if Trump wins election: report - National | Globalnews.ca
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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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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.
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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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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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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Kenny Brooks signs another incoming freshman for UK women’s basketball
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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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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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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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Gushue wins 15th GSOC title at Princess Auto Players' Championship in thrilling fashion
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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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Asylum claims by international students have skyrocketed since 2018, figures show
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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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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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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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Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation
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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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Brazil-bound US travelers will need to show bank statements to visit country next year
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Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns: Canada's Competition Bureau on Tuesday said it found major competition concerns around U ...
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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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A priest from France accused of sexually assaulting children in the Canadian Artic has died
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Trudeau announces $5-billion loan guarantee program for Indigenous communities : The Prime Minister says the program will help Indigenous peoples receive a fair ...
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist split 3 months after wedding
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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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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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Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution: Steven Guilbeault said Canada is hoping to clean up approximately 70 per cent of the treaty ...
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Body Shop Canada considers sale as demand outpaces inventory - National | Globalnews.ca
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LGBTQ+ rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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Does marijuana make you lazy? New U of T research suggests ‘lazy stoner’ stereotype might not be true
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What's a Barnacle? It's yellow, sticks and screams if you try to pry it off your car
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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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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.
3-year-old Elijah Vue still missing: Man pleads not guilty to child neglect - National | Globalnews.ca
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