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• Monfils a surprise loser at Croatia Open

  20-07-2017 23:57
  
  Second-seed Gael Monfils has been bundled out of the Croatia Open after three-sets loss to Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva in the round of 16.
  
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• Ebden marches into last four at Newport

  20-07-2017 22:01
  Matthew Ebden is into the semi-finals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after fighting back from a set down to beat Germany's Tobias Kamke.
  
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• O.J. Simpson granted October release from Nevada prison

  20-07-2017 21:43
  
  O.J. Simpson has been granted parole and will be released in October following an emotional hour-long hearing that centred on a botched armed robbery in a Las Vegas hotel room that sent him to prison for nine years.
  
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• Greens internal poll warns of dire results

  20-07-2017 21:37
  The Greens Party is in turmoil, with internal analysis saying it is on track to lose several Senate seats and has falling popular support.
  
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• Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies aged 41

  20-07-2017 21:29
  
  Chester Bennington, the lead singer of rock band Linkin Park, has been founde dead at his southern California home, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office says.
  
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• Formula One 'halo' is a mistake, says Lauda

  20-07-2017 21:25
  LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's decision to introduce a 'halo' cockpit protection device next year is a mistake, according to former champion Niki Lauda.
  
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• Scott ready to batten down the hatches

  20-07-2017 21:21
  
  With the weather set to turn foul, Adam Scott is more worried about being blown out of British Open contention than thinking about winning the Claret Jug yet.
  
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• Cycling-Barguil happy to take time to end French Tour drought

  20-07-2017 21:17
  
  COL D’IZOARD, France (Reuters) - It is 32 years since French cycling fans had a home hero to cheer as overall winner of the Tour de France, but Warren Barguil showed signs on Thursday that he could be the man to eventually end the victory drought.
  
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• #PetProject2017: A pet-themed, Las Vegas-hosted, prize-awarding event siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/woof…

  20-07-2017 21:10 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #PetProject2017: A pet-themed, Las Vegas-hosted, prize-awarding event siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/woof…
  
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• Bonucci's Milan move marks end of Juve's famed 'BBC' defence

  20-07-2017 20:57
  
  Bonucci had formed part of the so-called BBC defence at Juventus along with Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini. They had been together since 2010 and helped their club win the last six Serie A titles.
  
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• Make sure you offboard your employees properly to protect your company. #infosec ow.ly/APAg30dMD63

  20-07-2017 20:50 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Make sure you offboard your employees properly to protect your company. #infosec ow.ly/APAg30dMD63
  
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• Linkin Park lead singer dies aged 41

  20-07-2017 20:43
  
  The lead singer of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home.
  
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• An enzyme could alter important biochemical mechanisms in the patient’s brain. #IrishResearch siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hun…

  20-07-2017 20:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  An enzyme could alter important biochemical mechanisms in the patient’s brain. #IrishResearch siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hun…
  
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• Day open to Birkdale's tough conditions

  20-07-2017 20:36
  
  Australia's top-ranked golfer Jason Day says forecast brutal second-round conditions may boost his British Open chances at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• #ICYMI: @BOIbusiness's head of design thinking discussed why companies need design thinking at #Inspirefest ow.ly/qK5p30dMBjX

  20-07-2017 20:25 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #ICYMI: @BOIbusiness's head of design thinking discussed why companies need design thinking at #Inspirefest ow.ly/qK5p30dMBjX
  
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• #Dublin: The digital boom town siliconrepublic.com/comms/wiredsco…

  20-07-2017 20:05 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #Dublin: The digital boom town siliconrepublic.com/comms/wiredsco…
  
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• Check out this vital advice for #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/john…

  20-07-2017 19:50 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Check out this vital advice for #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/john…
  
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• Researchers have uncovered an incredible find in #Australia. #archaeology siliconrepublic.com/innovation/aus…

  20-07-2017 19:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Researchers have uncovered an incredible find in #Australia. #archaeology siliconrepublic.com/innovation/aus…
  
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• What is a #communitymanager and why do you need one? siliconrepublic.com/advice/communi…

  20-07-2017 19:20 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  What is a #communitymanager and why do you need one? siliconrepublic.com/advice/communi…
  
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• Linfield face partial ground closure, Celtic player banned

  20-07-2017 19:16
  
  ZURICH (Reuters) - Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been suspended for provoking spectators and Linfield have been handed a partial stadium closure by UEFA, following their highly-charged Champions League qualifier match in Belfast.
  
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• World Rugby to trial more new laws around ruck and scrum

  20-07-2017 19:13
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Six new law amendments focussing on the scrum and ruck will have a global trial in a bid to make the game easier to play and referee, World Rugby announced on Thursday.
  
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• O.J. Simpson makes case for freedom before Nevada parole board

  20-07-2017 19:09
  
  CARSON CITY, Nev. (Reuters) - A state parole board in Nevada convened on Thursday morning to consider O.J. Simpson's bid for freedom after nine years in prison for a botched armed robbery of his own sports memorabilia in a Las Vegas hotel room.
  
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• #WhatsApp users in #China are having to use #VPNs to access the service siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/wha…

  20-07-2017 19:01 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #WhatsApp users in #China are having to use #VPNs to access the service siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/wha…
  
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• Video game legend @rhipratchett has some advice to newcomers to the #gaming industry ow.ly/LuXC30dMyJl

  20-07-2017 18:50 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Video game legend @rhipratchett has some advice to newcomers to the #gaming industry ow.ly/LuXC30dMyJl
  
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• What happened in Vegas good for Koepka

  20-07-2017 18:37
  
  US Open winner Brooks Koepka has a holiday with friends in Las Vegas to thank for his solid start to the British Open at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• Musk hints at NYC to DC hyperloop approval

  20-07-2017 18:36
  
  Elon Musk has tweeted he has a "verbal" sign off to build a New York to Washignton DC hyperloop, which could cut travel from over three hours to 29 minutes.
  
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• Signs are that Intel is shifting focus towards #AR. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/weara…

  20-07-2017 18:35 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Signs are that Intel is shifting focus towards #AR. #IoT siliconrepublic.com/machines/weara…
  
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• Spartak Moscow, Dynamo Moscow fined for fan racism

  20-07-2017 18:30
  MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Premier League champions Spartak Moscow and rivals Dynamo Moscow have each been fined 250,000 roubles ($4,250)over fans' racist behaviour, the Russian Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.
  
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• Soccer - Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

  20-07-2017 18:23
  
  PARIS (Reuters) - AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe has been approached by a number of European clubs without the Ligue 1 side's permission, they said on Thursday.
  
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• Konta vs. Halep set BBC record for women's Wimbledon match

  20-07-2017 18:20
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - The epic quarter-final between Britain's Johanna Konta and Romanian Simona Halep drew a record peak audience for a Wimbledon women's match on BBC television, figures released on Thursday showed.
  
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• Froome, Matthews stay safe as Barguil wins

  20-07-2017 18:20
  
  Michael Matthews and Chris Froome remain in the box seat for the green and yellow jerseys respectively after stage 18 of the Tour de France.
  
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• Dreading your commute home? Here's how to make it better. #commuter #publictransport ow.ly/5f7s30dKUR9

  20-07-2017 18:15 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Dreading your commute home? Here's how to make it better. #commuter #publictransport ow.ly/5f7s30dKUR9
  
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• Kaur onslaught leaves Australia reeling

  20-07-2017 18:07
  Australia require an imposing 282 off 42 overs to book their place in the Women's Cricket World Cup final against India.
  
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• #Apple reveals its research in #MachineLearning siliconrepublic.com/machines/machi…

  20-07-2017 18:05 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #Apple reveals its research in #MachineLearning siliconrepublic.com/machines/machi…
  
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• Spieth, Koepka set the pace at windy Birkdale

  20-07-2017 16:39
  
  SOUTHPORT, England (Reuters) - Americans Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka tamed a fiendish links course to fire impressive 65s and lead the field by two shots, midway through the British Open first round at Royal Birkdale on Thursday.
  
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• Shorten flags election fight on inequality

  20-07-2017 16:05
  Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has declared tackling inequality will be his mission if he wins the next federal election.
  
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• Child protection campaigner hits out at PM

  20-07-2017 16:01
  Leading child protection advocate Hetty Johnson has launched a scathing attack on the PM for rejecting a royal commission into the family law system.
  
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• Cancer survivors suffer financial stress

  20-07-2017 16:01
  
  New analysis has found that up to half of all Australian cancer survivors experience financial stress.
  
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• Italy defender Bonucci signs five-year contract with AC Milan

  20-07-2017 15:59
  
  The Italy international, capped 70 times, joined the Milan-based club for a fee of 42 million euros (37.22 million pounds) last week subject to a medical.
  
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• Rhianna Pratchett: From newbie to the ‘rock star’ of video game writing siliconrepublic.com/advice/rhianna…

  20-07-2017 15:52 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Rhianna Pratchett: From newbie to the ‘rock star’ of video game writing siliconrepublic.com/advice/rhianna…
  
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• “‘If you build it, they will come,’ is just a line from a Hollywood movie.” #startups ow.ly/HWzC30dMrST

  20-07-2017 15:50 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  “‘If you build it, they will come,’ is just a line from a Hollywood movie.” #startups ow.ly/HWzC30dMrST
  
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• New research from @nuigalway could help in the fight against Huntington’s disease siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hun…

  20-07-2017 15:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  New research from @nuigalway could help in the fight against Huntington’s disease siliconrepublic.com/innovation/hun…
  
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• WATCH: Women entrepreneurs gather through Dell EMC and GirlCrew Supper Club siliconrepublic.com/video/dell-emc…

  20-07-2017 15:30 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  WATCH: Women entrepreneurs gather through Dell EMC and GirlCrew Supper Club siliconrepublic.com/video/dell-emc…
  
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• Kipchoge returns to the road at Berlin Marathon

  20-07-2017 15:25
  
  The 32-year-old opted out of defending his title at the London Marathon in April and will also miss the August world championships in London after focussing on the Nike Breaking2 project.
  
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• Egypt's 'Cool Runnings' Special Olympians train for snowshoeing - on sand

  20-07-2017 15:22
  ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - For Egypt's Special Olympics athletes, a lack of snow in their homeland did not stop them winning medals at this year's Winter Games. They trained on a surface that Egypt has plenty of: sand.
  
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• 85pc of #Dublin offices experience internet connectivity failures, warns @WiredScore siliconrepublic.com/comms/wiredsco…

  20-07-2017 15:05 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  85pc of #Dublin offices experience internet connectivity failures, warns @WiredScore siliconrepublic.com/comms/wiredsco…
  
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• Tweet success: Twitter says action against trolls is working siliconrepublic.com/life/twitter-s…

  20-07-2017 15:01 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Tweet success: Twitter says action against trolls is working siliconrepublic.com/life/twitter-s…
  
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• Google Maps brings Street View to the International Space Station siliconrepublic.com/play/street-vi…

  20-07-2017 15:00 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Google Maps brings Street View to the International Space Station siliconrepublic.com/play/street-vi…
  
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• England summon two batsmen for 3rd Test

  20-07-2017 15:00
  England have sought to shore up their batting for the third Test against South Africa by adding debutant Tom Westley.
  
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• A new discovery in #Australia is challenging our previous theories of human migration siliconrepublic.com/innovation/aus…

  20-07-2017 14:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  A new discovery in #Australia is challenging our previous theories of human migration siliconrepublic.com/innovation/aus…
  
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