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• Cats’ heaviest weight higher now than in 1990s, study finds

  16-07-2019 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph say the study, published this week, is the first of its kind to use such a large pool of data.
  
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• In London, Kendall Jenner and Adwoa Aboah Attend the MOVINGLOVE Screening - Vogue

  16-07-2019 23:09
  In London, Kendall Jenner and Adwoa Aboah Attend the MOVINGLOVE Screening  VogueA creative collective to celebrated the screening of #MovingLove, the moving image *content* from Love magazine's 22nd issue.
  
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• Harry Styles Finds Buyer in Los Angeles, New Home in London - Mansion Global

  16-07-2019 23:00
  Harry Styles Finds Buyer in Los Angeles, New Home in London  Mansion GlobalHarry Styles, the British pop star and object of teen affections everywhere, has been making transatlantic real estate moves. Mr. Styles, 25—who gained fame as ...
  
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• Invasive fish species makes its way into Rideau Canal

  16-07-2019 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  The species, which is native to Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, was first found in the Great Lakes in the 90s
  
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• Twins conjoined at head separated after 50 hours of surgery in London, doctors say - USA TODAY

  16-07-2019 22:15
  Twins conjoined at head separated after 50 hours of surgery in London, doctors say  USA TODAYTwin girls from Pakistan that were born conjoined at the head were separated in London after 50 hours of surgery over the course of 4 months.
  
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• Irish in London attend funeral of man with no mourners - The Irish Times

  16-07-2019 22:14
  Irish in London attend funeral of man with no mourners  The Irish TimesMan often wore his Kerry jersey in carehome in west London.
  
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• Crown raises skepticism about charged officer being conned - London Free Press (Blogs)

  16-07-2019 22:11
  Crown raises skepticism about charged officer being conned  London Free Press (Blogs)A London police officer testified at his trial Tuesday that a con artist threatened to torture the officer's sister and show a video of that torture to his parents.
  
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• Heatwave in the forecast for southern Ontario this weekend

  16-07-2019 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  If you were frustrated by the mild spring, you will be pleased with the weekend ahead as it looks like Southern Ontario is in for a heatwave.
  
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• Catholic school board starts expropriation for school land - The London Free Press

  16-07-2019 21:21
  Catholic school board starts expropriation for school land  The London Free PressLegal wrangling is likely to delay the opening of a north London Roman Catholic elementary school that would take the pressure off four other crammed schools.
  
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• Minecraft Earth starts rolling out in beta in Seattle and London - TechCrunch

  16-07-2019 21:02
  Minecraft Earth starts rolling out in beta in Seattle and London  TechCrunchIf you've been waiting to check out Minecraft Earth (Mojang's Pokémon GO-style augmented reality reimagining of its hugely popular game, Minecraft), good ...
  
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• Bill Ackman’s London-listed Pershing Square gets its own activist - Financial Post

  16-07-2019 19:42
  Bill Ackman’s London-listed Pershing Square gets its own activist  Financial PostAsset Value Investors is pushing back against Pershing Square Holdings' decision to issue US$400 million of 20-year debt without consulting shareholders.
  
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• Weather warnings likely in London area - CBC.ca

  16-07-2019 19:10
  Weather warnings likely in London area  CBC.caKeep your eyes on the sky. That's the message from Environment Canada as temperatures this week are expected to reach the mid-thirties and feel closer to 40 ...
  
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• Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over its water quality

  16-07-2019 19:08 via globalnews.ca
  The chief of Eabametoong First Nation says the move comes after tests showed high levels of chemicals in the supply that are byproducts of treatment materials like chlorine interacting with naturally occurring compounds.
  
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• 37 little things that annoy everyone who uses the London Underground - MyLondon

  16-07-2019 18:40
  37 little things that annoy everyone who uses the London Underground  MyLondonThat jolt just before the train stops. It gets us every time!
  
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• President Donald Trump doubles down on racist tweets, cautious optimism on Ontario's autism file and former politicians should be more careful when choosing speaking gigs. It's The Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/DnYYjZ9 

  16-07-2019 18:39 via twitter.com
  President Donald Trump doubles down on racist tweets, cautious optimism on Ontario's autism file and former politicians should be more careful when choosing speaking gigs.It's The Craig Needles podcast.https://trib.al/DnYYjZ9 
  
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• London Metal Exchange adds Huayou's cobalt to its approved list - Euronews

  16-07-2019 18:37
  London Metal Exchange adds Huayou's cobalt to its approved list  EuronewsLONDON (Reuters) – The London Metal Exchange (LME) has added cobalt metal produced by Quzhou Huayou Cobalt New Materialto its list of ...
  
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• The driver of the dump truck was pronounced dead at the scene #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/bPrIoPL 

  16-07-2019 18:30 via twitter.com
  The driver of the dump truck was pronounced dead at the scene #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/bPrIoPL 
  
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• Man killed in collision between pickup truck, dump truck in Huron County: OPP

  16-07-2019 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  One man was killed in a collision between a dumptruck and a pickup truck on Tuesday morning in Huron County.
  
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• London's mayor blocks plans for Tulip skyscraper - CNN

  16-07-2019 17:53
  London's mayor blocks plans for Tulip skyscraper  CNNLondon mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked plans for a controversial tower known as the Tulip, saying the structure would be of "limited" public benefit and ...
  
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• London man charged after allegedly going double the speed limit - CTV News London

  16-07-2019 17:44
  London man charged after allegedly going double the speed limit  CTV News LondonProvincial police say a man has been charged with stunt driving after he was clocked going more than 160 kilometres and hour in an 80 zone.
  
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• London Bridge attacks: Unseen footage from the scene - BBC News

  16-07-2019 17:44
  London Bridge attacks: Unseen footage from the scene  BBC NewsFor the first time, the BBC can show footage of the moment unarmed officers and members of the public came face to face with the three London Bridge attackers ...
  
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• Mysterious Rammstein logos spotted across London - NME Live

  16-07-2019 17:21
  Mysterious Rammstein logos spotted across London  NME LiveRammstein fans have spotted a number of the band's logos appearing across London.
  
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• MF Live Inc., company responsible for organizing Roxodus, files for bankruptcy

  16-07-2019 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  According to a statement of affairs, signed by MF Live's Principal Fab Loranger, the company owes over $18 million to almost 200 creditors.
  
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• London mayor blocks plans for 'Tulip' skyscraper - The Journal Pioneer

  16-07-2019 17:13
  London mayor blocks plans for 'Tulip' skyscraper  The Journal PioneerLondon's mayor blocks plans for controversial 'Tulip' skyscraper  CNNTulip tower: Mayor rejects plans for London skyscraper  BBC NewsLondon mayor blocks ‘Tulip’ viewing tower  Financial TimesLondon has fallen: May & Khan fiddle while crime destroys capital  RTView full coverage on Google News
  
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• A London teenager died after overdosing on ‘Calvin Klein,' a party drug that’s a lethal mix of ketamine and cocaine - Yahoo News

  16-07-2019 16:58
  A London teenager died after overdosing on ‘Calvin Klein,' a party drug that’s a lethal mix of ketamine and cocaine  Yahoo Newsshironosov/ iStock. A 17-year-old in London overdosed on "Calvin Klein," the slang name for a party drug that contains cocaine and ketamine. Cocaine and ...
  
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• Hotel near Buckingham Palace serves $200 cup of tea - CNN

  16-07-2019 15:26
  Hotel near Buckingham Palace serves $200 cup of tea  CNNProduced in the highlands of Sri Lanka, Golden Tips is handpicked by expert tea-pluckers and sundried on a velvet cloth, which turns the buds to gold.
  
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• Officers in Norfolk County are asking the public to contact them if they have any information regarding the whereabouts of 16-year-old Zoe Hann (Duroche).https://trib.al/w7q3SQz 

  16-07-2019 14:30 via twitter.com
  Officers in Norfolk County are asking the public to contact them if they have any information regarding the whereabouts of 16-year-old Zoe Hann (Duroche).https://trib.al/w7q3SQz 
  
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• Norfolk OPP appeal for help in search for teen girl

  16-07-2019 14:27 via globalnews.ca
  Norfolk County OPP are looking for 16-year-old Zoe Hann (Duroche) who was last seen on Tuesday, July 9.
  
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• An affordable housing project on London’s Hamilton Road is receiving a $7.1-million boost from the federal government. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/MkLDoIR 

  16-07-2019 14:01 via twitter.com
  An affordable housing project on London’s Hamilton Road is receiving a $7.1-million boost from the federal government. #LdnOnthttps://trib.al/MkLDoIR 
  
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• Federal government announces funding for seniors’ affordable housing project in London - Global News

  16-07-2019 13:59
  Federal government announces funding for seniors’ affordable housing project in London  Global NewsCanada's Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi was in London on Monday to announce the funding for Residenza Ortona, an affordable housing project for seniors ...
  
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• Federal government announces funding for seniors’ affordable housing project in London

  16-07-2019 13:59 via globalnews.ca
  Canada's Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi was in London on Monday to announce the funding for Residenza Ortona, an affordable housing project for seniors and veterans.
  
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• Around 950 boats with about 4,000 people on board hit a sandbar off the shores of Lake Erie for the annual boat party on Sunday.https://trib.al/uhMLTLE 

  16-07-2019 13:50 via twitter.com
  Around 950 boats with about 4,000 people on board hit a sandbar off the shores of Lake Erie for the annual boat party on Sunday.https://trib.al/uhMLTLE 
  
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• Plans for London-style bus system in Wales - BBC News

  16-07-2019 13:48
  Plans for London-style bus system in Wales  BBC NewsA major shake-up of the Welsh bus industry is being planned by the Welsh Government. Ministers want to boost services by introducing a London-style system ...
  
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• Extinction Rebellion activists target London's biggest concrete supplier – video - The Guardian

  16-07-2019 13:42
  Extinction Rebellion activists target London's biggest concrete supplier – video  The GuardianClimate emergency protesters have begun a second day of action by blocking and chaining themselves to the entrance of a concrete factory that is being used to ...
  
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• A driver had a close call Tuesday morning after the front end of their vehicle was clipped by a passing train at a rail crossing south of the downtown core. https://trib.al/0V55ztM  #LdnOnt

  16-07-2019 13:40 via twitter.com
  A driver had a close call Tuesday morning after the front end of their vehicle was clipped by a passing train at a rail crossing south of the downtown core. https://trib.al/0V55ztM  #LdnOnt
  
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• No injuries after train clips van at rail crossing: London police - Global News

  16-07-2019 13:37
  No injuries after train clips van at rail crossing: London police  Global NewsA driver got too close to a rail crossing leading to a crash south of the downtown core early Tuesday morning.
  
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• No injuries after train clips van at rail crossing: London police

  16-07-2019 13:37 via globalnews.ca
  A driver got too close to a rail crossing leading to a crash south of the downtown core early Tuesday morning.
  
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• 2 impaired boaters charged, no serious incidents at Pottahawk: OPP

  16-07-2019 13:34 via globalnews.ca
  Any serious or potentially fatal incidents were avoided thanks to the presence of emergency services, OPP say.
  
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• London markets climb as pound tumbles on fear of no-deal Brexit - MarketWatch

  16-07-2019 13:29
  London markets climb as pound tumbles on fear of no-deal Brexit  MarketWatchLondon markets climbed on Tuesday as the pound continued to tumble on Brexit concerns despite strong U.K. wages growth.
  
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• Halifax firefighter Sam London was ‘deeply loved and admired’ - TheChronicleHerald.ca

  16-07-2019 12:14
  Halifax firefighter Sam London was ‘deeply loved and admired’  TheChronicleHerald.caWhen Sam London was determined to do something, there was no stopping him. Stories shared during London's funeral Monday in Lawrencetown paid tribute ...
  
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• Extinction Rebellion block London concrete project - DW (English)

  16-07-2019 12:11
  Extinction Rebellion block London concrete project  DW (English)Hundreds of demonstrators stopped the production of an underground tunnel in the river Thames. The second day of a week long nationwide protest demands ...
  
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• This man is attempting to be the first person to run from Asia to London - runnersworld.com

  16-07-2019 11:49
  This man is attempting to be the first person to run from Asia to London  runnersworld.comRussell Cook, a 22-year-old runner from Worthing, is attempting to become the first person to run from Asia to London by running the distance of a marathon a ...
  
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• 74m Amels superyacht Sixth Sense unveiled in London - Boat International

  16-07-2019 11:42
  74m Amels superyacht Sixth Sense unveiled in London  Boat InternationalThe superyacht was spotted moored at Butler's Wharf during a private launch party.
  
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• BAFTA Undertakes Major Renovation of Its London Headquarters - Variety

  16-07-2019 11:36
  BAFTA Undertakes Major Renovation of Its London Headquarters  VarietyBAFTA has undertaken a major two-year renovation of its London headquarters that will double the building's capacity.
  
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• Inside the London chalet with its own beach, 24-carat gold bathroom and an indoor spa complex - MyLondon

  16-07-2019 11:30
  Inside the London chalet with its own beach, 24-carat gold bathroom and an indoor spa complex  MyLondonA Japanese-style landscaped garden and incredible riverside views? Yes please!
  
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• "It understands how that (famous) persons face looks at different angles & different lighting. It can essentially swap in all the parts & pieces of the face as it's animating each frame." @GregAFish on Deep Fakes #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast LI

  16-07-2019 11:28 via twitter.com
  "It understands how that (famous) persons face looks at different angles & different lighting. It can essentially swap in all the parts & pieces of the face as it's animating each frame." @GregAFish on Deep Fakes
  #TheShiftwithDrex Daily Podcast
  LISTEN:https://trib.al/UHjV3Mx 
  
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