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• 'Fluffy' the shark to return to the sea

  11-09-2017 23:33
  Marine experts will return a juvenile great white shark to the sea a day after it washed up on Sydney's Manly Beach.
  
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• UN to vote on weakened NKorea sanctions

  11-09-2017 23:30
  The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on fresh sanctions on North Korea after the rogue nation's latest nuclear test.
  
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• West Ham beat Huddersfield 2-0 to ease pressure on Bilic

  11-09-2017 23:21
  LONDON (Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 2 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0
  
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• 'How's it going everybody': Obama makes surprise visit to Washington high school

  11-09-2017 23:17
  Former US President Barack Obama paid a surprise visit to students at a Washington, DC, high school on Friday.
  
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• Olympics - LA to benefit from more time to prepare for Games: Garcetti

  11-09-2017 23:11
  LIMA (Reuters) - Los Angeles will benefit from having longer to get ready for the 2028 summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to award the hosting rights to two Games at its session vote this week, mayor Eric Garcetti said.
  
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• Floridians return to shattered homes as Irma crosses into Georgia

  11-09-2017 22:35
  Downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, Irma flooded several northern Florida cities with heavy rain and high storm surge on Monday as it headed out of the state after cutting power to millions and ripping roofs off homes.
  
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• New Legislation: Self-Driving Car Riders’ Privacy ‘Unsafe at Any Speed’

  11-09-2017 22:29 via technocracy.news
  It’s a train wreck for personal privacy, but the House is letting self-driving cars loose in America; the Senate must now confirm the action. With continuous data transmission from the instant you set foot in your car, geospatial intelligence will be a reality. This is one element of the holy grail for Technocrats. ⁃ TN EditorC-3PO tends to be most people’s first representation of a super smart robot. Star Wars’ beloved protocol droid acts very m
  
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• Service for Connie Johnson next week

  11-09-2017 22:12
  A service will be held in Melbourne next week for breast cancer fundraiser Connie Johnson who died last Friday after a long battle with the disease.
  
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• Irma knocks out power to about 7.3 million

  11-09-2017 21:53
  Nearly 7.3 million homes and businesses are without power in Florida as Hurricane Irma creeps its way through the state.
  
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• Government gets tough on pedophiles

  11-09-2017 21:43
  The federal government is proposing tough new measures to deal with pedophiles, such as mandatory minimum sentences.
  
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• After many speed bumps and potholes, it is clear we are at an impasse with the #NationalBroadbandPlan siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…

  11-09-2017 21:15 via twitter.com
  After many speed bumps and potholes, it is clear we are at an impasse with the #NationalBroadbandPlan siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…
  
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• Ireland’s already-thriving research and development landscape looks set to scale new heights. #IrishResearch siliconrepublic.com/companies/eric…

  11-09-2017 21:01 via twitter.com
  Ireland’s already-thriving research and development landscape looks set to scale new heights. #IrishResearch siliconrepublic.com/companies/eric…
  
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• Internet giant @Google has lodged an appeal against the mammoth €2.4bn fine the EU imposed last June. ow.ly/pqsT30f4gG2

  11-09-2017 20:50 via twitter.com
  Internet giant @Googlehas lodged an appeal against the mammoth €2.4bn fine the EU imposed last June. ow.ly/pqsT30f4gG2
  
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• #China plans to ban the sale of #fossilfuel cars in the near future siliconrepublic.com/machines/china…

  11-09-2017 20:35 via twitter.com
  #China plans to ban the sale of #fossilfuel cars in the near future siliconrepublic.com/machines/china…
  
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• Florida reels after Irma's heavy punch

  11-09-2017 20:30
  People are slowly returning to their homes in Florida as a weaker Hurricane Irma creeps inwards.
  
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• .@Equifax rushes to fix weak PINs following criticism from customers #infosec ow.ly/TMuN30f4iqV

  11-09-2017 20:20 via twitter.com
  .@Equifax rushes to fix weak PINs following criticism from customers #infosec ow.ly/TMuN30f4iqV
  
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• Why is #Amsterdam the hot spot for CTOs and IT experts? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ams…

  11-09-2017 20:10 via twitter.com
  Why is #Amsterdam the hot spot for CTOs and IT experts? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ams…
  
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• Absence of top players hurt men's U.S. Open says Wilander

  11-09-2017 20:04
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A rather disappointing men's U.S. Open tournament highlighted the absence of several top players on the tour, including past champions Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka.
  
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• Barca keeper Ter Stegen wary of Juve's Dybala

  11-09-2017 19:59
  MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is wary of the danger posed by Juventus forward Paulo Dybala ahead of their opening Champions League Group D clash on Tuesday.
  
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• Du Plessis named Proteas ODI skipper

  11-09-2017 19:40
  Faf du Plessis will now captain South Africa in all forms of cricket.
  
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• 300 #graduatejobs have been announced by #Deloitte. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/deloitte-…

  11-09-2017 19:40 via twitter.com
  300 #graduatejobs have been announced by #Deloitte. #jobfairy siliconrepublic.com/jobs/deloitte-…
  
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• Olympics - NGOs complain to IOC over Tokyo Games environmental record

  11-09-2017 19:36
  LIMA (Reuters) - Dozens of environmental group sharply criticised organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Monday for alleged exploitation of tropical rain forests, claiming this was also potentially fuelling human rights violations.
  
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• NSW haven't reached out to me yet: Fittler

  11-09-2017 19:35
  Brad Fittler says he has yet to be approached to coach NSW in next year's State of Origin series.
  
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• I'll play anywhere for NSW Origin: Klemmer

  11-09-2017 19:34
  David Klemmer on Monday took out the Brad Fittler medal as the Blues' players' player at the NSW awards night.
  
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• Du Plessis to captain South Africa’s ODI team

  11-09-2017 19:34
  CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Faf du Plessis was appointed South Africa’s One Day International captain on Monday in place of AB de Villiers, giving him the top job in all three formats of the game.
  
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• Brisbane must build trust in defence

  11-09-2017 19:34
  Brisbane forward Matt Gillett says their reshuffled line-up was partly to blame for their disappointing defensive display against the Roosters.
  
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• Do you have a colourful job history? Here’s how to explain it in an interview. #jobhopping siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-hop…

  11-09-2017 19:20 via twitter.com
  Do you have a colourful job history? Here’s how to explain it in an interview. #jobhopping siliconrepublic.com/advice/job-hop…
  
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• Not just any shaggy dog tale. #startups #entrepreneurs siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hous…

  11-09-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  Not just any shaggy dog tale. #startups #entrepreneurs siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hous…
  
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• Researchers from the @sheffielduni and @QueensUBelfast caught the X-class solar flare in action. #astrophysics ow.ly/e22130f4fls

  11-09-2017 18:50 via twitter.com
  Researchers from the @sheffielduni and @QueensUBelfast caught the X-class solar flare in action. #astrophysics ow.ly/e22130f4fls
  
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• The #iPhone8 will officially be unveiled by #Apple tomorrow. Here’s what we know so far (we think) siliconrepublic.com/gear/iphone-x-…

  11-09-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  The #iPhone8 will officially be unveiled by #Apple tomorrow. Here’s what we know so far (we think) siliconrepublic.com/gear/iphone-x-…
  
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• The energy needed to pipe water contributes high CO2 emissions. This #EU project hopes to reduce that. #environment ow.ly/7BKu30f45ZO

  11-09-2017 18:20 via twitter.com
  The energy needed to pipe water contributes high CO2 emissions. This #EU project hopes to reduce that. #environment ow.ly/7BKu30f45ZO
  
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• Man United boss Mourinho relishing Champions League challenge

  11-09-2017 18:08
  United had failed to qualify for the Champions League for Mourinho's debut campaign but their Europa League triumph last season secured a return to Europe's elite competition.
  
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• ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’ #startups #entrepreneurs @NDRC_hq siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/izzy…

  11-09-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’ #startups #entrepreneurs @NDRC_hqsiliconrepublic.com/start-ups/izzy…
  
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• Facebook's CSO confirmed that $100,000 was spent on ads by nearly 500 inauthentic accounts operated out of #Russia. ow.ly/Mpe430f45tb

  11-09-2017 17:50 via twitter.com
  Facebook's CSO confirmed that $100,000 was spent on ads by nearly 500 inauthentic accounts operated out of #Russia. ow.ly/Mpe430f45tb
  
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• Garbine Muguruza becomes new world No.1

  11-09-2017 17:48
  Spain has both the men's and women's world No.1 players with Garbine Muguruza joining Rafael Nadal on top of the tennis world.
  
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• #MostRead Today: 5 reasons why Amsterdam is the heart of Europe’s digital economy ow.ly/My6f30f4inH

  11-09-2017 17:37 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: 5 reasons why Amsterdam is the heart of Europe’s digital economy ow.ly/My6f30f4inH
  
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• CAS to hear appeal in Bolt relay case

  11-09-2017 17:30
  Nesta Carter will challenge his disqualification from the 2008 Beijing Games in a bid to get the Jamaica 4x100 relay team their gold medals back.
  
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• Death toll in Mexico quake rises to 96

  11-09-2017 17:09
  Following a huge earthquake in southern Mexico the US southern neighbour says it can no longer offer Harvey-hit Texas aid.
  
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• Pakistan hopes World XI series will herald return of international cricket

  11-09-2017 17:00
  LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan will host a World XI cricket team for three T20 matches starting on Tuesday and hopes the series will herald the return of international cricket to the country eight years after a militant attack on a Sri Lankan team bus.
  
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• Conte ready to rotate as Chelsea await Qarabag

  11-09-2017 16:55
  LONDON (Reuters) - Antonio Conte says he is ready to rotate his squad as Chelsea return to the Champions League after a one-year absence with a home clash against Group C outsiders Qarabag on Tuesday.
  
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• Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan rested for South Africa tests

  11-09-2017 16:25
  Shakib has played 50 international matches across all formats since 2016, scoring 771 runs and taking 41 wickets in nine tests during this period. He has played in 51 tests overall since 2007.
  
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• Cycling - Froome still rides under radar despite epic feats

  11-09-2017 16:23
  LONDON (Reuters) - French great Bernard Hinault believes Chris Froome could target a sweep of all three Grand Tours next year -- a feat previously assumed to be mission impossible in cycling.
  
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• A team of experts from @tcddublin will lead a new €2.9m EU project tighten the load on stressed water networks. ow.ly/rmRr30f44NQ

  11-09-2017 16:15 via twitter.com
  A team of experts from @tcddublin will lead a new €2.9m EU project tighten the load on stressed water networks. ow.ly/rmRr30f44NQ
  
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• Seaweed may help heal injured brain tissue

  11-09-2017 16:10
  Researchers have turned to seaweed to develop a treatment aimed at helping people with traumatic brain injury.
  
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• NSW emergency department patients increase

  11-09-2017 16:05
  More than 660,000 patients presented at emergency departments in NSW hospitals between April and June, a 4.2 per cent increase over the same quarter last year.
  
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• .@ericsson teams up with @AthloneIT for nee comms research programme siliconrepublic.com/companies/eric…

  11-09-2017 16:01 via twitter.com
  .@ericsson teams up with @AthloneIT for nee comms research programme siliconrepublic.com/companies/eric…
  
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• More evidence of Russian interference during 2016’s US presidential election is now materialising. ow.ly/D4g430f449H

  11-09-2017 15:55 via twitter.com
  More evidence of Russian interference during 2016’s US presidential election is now materialising. ow.ly/D4g430f449H
  
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• China joins Norway and the UK in promise to eradicate fossil fuel cars in favour of EVs #autotech siliconrepublic.com/machines/china…

  11-09-2017 15:35 via twitter.com
  China joins Norway and the UK in promise to eradicate fossil fuel cars in favour of EVs #autotech siliconrepublic.com/machines/china…
  
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• ‘Amsterdam has always stood at the forefront of international business and commerce.’ – @interxion siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ams…

  11-09-2017 15:10 via twitter.com
  ‘Amsterdam has always stood at the forefront of international business and commerce.’ – @interxionsiliconrepublic.com/enterprise/ams…
  
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• Google appeals 2.4b-euro EU fine

  11-09-2017 14:54
  Google is reportedly appealing against a 2.42-billion-euro fine issued by the European Commission.
  
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