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McGregor vs Mayweather a distinct possibility

Conor McGregor has hinted strongly at the chance of a matchup with Floyd Mayweather. Adding his bit to the hype machine, Mayweather has suggested he may come out from retirement for one more match. Dollars signs are raining down everywhere for both sides. Read more
 

North Korea’s convention talks nukes

North Korea’s first ruling party congress has formally endorsed Dear Leader’s policy of nuclear weapon expansion. Rejecting South Korean calls for talks and stronger ties, the DPRK now appears hell-bent on driving the country into the dirt. Again. Read more
 

Canada fires slow down

Rain and cooler weather has slowed down the fires raging around Canada’s Fort McMurray. Following the evacuation last week of an entire town, major forest fires in the region have devastated large swathes of Canadian countryside. Roughly 1,600 square kilometres of countryside have been decimated so far. Read more
 

Prince Harry opens Invictus Games

The ginger royal has formally opened the Invictus Games, an athletics tournament for disabled veterans. With sports ranging from archery, track and field athletics and powerlifting, medals have already been awarded to France. The Invictus Games have steadily grown in popularity, with the 2016 version being televised via ESPN. Read more
 

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Facts of the Day

Today ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ is 30-years-old, and Chicago is having a Ferris Fest to celebrate.

Fact of the day: Children born blind still smile.

Weather & Financial Data

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