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Is the backlash against Jay-Z’s deal with the NFL short-sighted?I don't necessarily agree with all the righteousness in the rage, writes Meera Estrada, because a lot of the fallout seems to be more about the optics than the execution at this point.CommentaryAug 24, 2019
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Interactive: Explore D-Day sites as they appeared 75 years ago, and todaySee how D-Day landmarks looked 75 years ago, compared to today when a Global News crew visited as part of our extensive anniversary coverage.CanadaJun 9, 2019
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When your family legacy is ‘the broken ones,’ the college admissions scam hits a nerve"When I first heard about the college admissions scam I was shocked, though not surprised," writes Meera Estrada.CommentaryMar 17, 2019
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As climate changes, home construction must change tooCurrent and future damages are unacceptable when weighed against small changes in construction practices. So why aren't we building more resilient homes?ConsumerMar 17, 2019
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Stop buying vitamins and get more sleep insteadThe message is simple: most supplements do not prevent chronic disease or mortality. Their widespread use is not justified, and they should be avoided, writes Saverio Stranges. Meanwhile, the benefits of sleep are well documented.CommentaryJan 20, 2019
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COMMENTARY: Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the pastOur reliance on smartphones and selfies can have some rather profound risks when it comes to personal memory, writes researcher Giuliana Mazzoni.Jan 6, 2019
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Dry January just a convenient distraction for alcohol industryRather than viewing Dry January as a threat to their business, the alcohol industry views it as a neat distraction from an inconvenient truth, writes academic Ian Hamilton.CommentaryJan 2, 2019
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How Global News is marking Remembrance Day 2018In addition to our broadcast coverage, as a modern-day way to mark Remembrance Day, Global News will pause our social media platforms for two minutes at 11 a.m. local time.CanadaNov 8, 2018
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Climate change is a Canadian dilemma that must be addressedThere are three challenges standing in the way of a climate change solution, says Mike Colledge, president of Canada Ipsos Public Affairs.CommentaryOct 11, 2018
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Ford’s vulnerability makes minority government possibleIf patterns continue, a minority government result is a very possible outcome for Ontario, Barry Kay writes.CommentaryMay 23, 2018
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Royal family tree: learn more about Meghan Markle’s new in-lawsTake a look at our interactive family tree to learn more about the royal family.LifestyleMay 14, 2018
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Why didn’t the Toronto police officer shoot? I have some ideasGlenn Hanna, a former police officer who now studies police issues, including use of force, says the Toronto van attack situation is a case study on how things can go right.CanadaApr 25, 2018
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Sparking a conversation: social media users react to #FirstTimeIWasCalledThe #FirstTimeIWasCalled project set out to start a conversation based on sharing personal experiences with discrimination. Here's a sample of the discussion so far.FeaturesApr 6, 2018
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Car crashes and Olympic dreams captivated our audience this weekFrom Eric Radford's gold to Justin Trudeau's motorcade getting involved in a crash, here are the stories that got Global's audience talking.TrendingFeb 18, 2018
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Gerber baby an Insta charmer and SpaceX launch rocks Global’s social media feedsIt was "firsts" — first SpaceX rocket launch and first Down syndrome Gerber baby — that not only made headlines this week but had our audiences abuzz over on our social media handles.Feb 10, 2018
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What are your hopes and dreams for 2018?As we collectively gear up for another turn around the sun, Global News would like to hear what you're hoping and dreaming that 2018 will bring.LifestyleDec 26, 2017
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Canada Remembers: National Remembrance Day ceremony underway in OttawaGlobal News is commemorating Nov. 11 with social media silence at 11 a.m. local time and at 11 a.m. ET to coincide with ceremonies taking place in Ottawa and across the country. Four services will air on television and on globalnews.ca and its social platforms.CanadaNov 8, 2017
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In the Las Vegas shooting, we saw the bad. But in its wake, goodness shone throughTales from the Las Vegas massacre transfixed social media audiences this week. Here are just a few stories.TrendingOct 7, 2017
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A comedian cracks and a groom’s daring rescue: what had Global News audiences chatting this weekThere were plenty of emotional moments from Canada and beyond to captivate globalnews.ca readers this week.TrendingSep 30, 2017
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Analysis: Removing Confederate symbols won’t fix America’s race and inequality issuesStatues and other monuments erected long ago evolve into symbols — often powerful symbols of wrongs committed in the past, writes Global National anchor Dawna Friesen.CanadaAug 17, 2017
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Global News readers consumed by mysterious carnivorous sea creaturesA ghostly ship, a mysterious ocean attack, a hilarious geography lesson and a Hollywood star's homecoming — here's a look at this week's top trending stories on social media.TrendingAug 12, 2017
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Build your own Canadian coat of armsFor Canada Day, we wanted to help Canadians create a modern-day coat of arms that would celebrate the Canadian spirit.CanadaJun 16, 2017
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How the pot debate played out on Twitter during the federal electionMarijuana proved to be a recurring fixation on Twitter throughout the lengthy federal election campaign. Here's how the debate played out on Twitter.CanadaOct 18, 2015
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How Global News is covering the 2015 Canadian federal electionWith extensive coverage on multiple platforms - on TV, online and on social media - Global News will be with you for every moment of the culmination of an historic 78-day campaign.CanadaOct 15, 2015
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LIVE: 2015 federal election announcementGlobal News has live coverage of the expected announcement of the 2015 federal election campaign.CanadaAug 2, 2015
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