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Clinton rally draws record crowds

If you were looking to figure out who won Sunday’s debate, the post-debate rally attendance figures may give some clues. Hillary Clinton’s rally on Monday saw 18,500 supporters, with another 5,000-10,000 outside the venue. Trump’s rally saw just under 10,000, making Hillary’s bigger by far. That is, if size matters for Trump. Read More

Samsung pulls the plug on explosive Note 7

Samsung has told customers not to buy, use or resell its explosive Galaxy Note 7. Having recently halted all production of the device, the tech giant has now gone a step further and actively encouraged consumers not to buy its product. It may have a headphone jack, but the ‘exploding’ feature is no fun at all. Read More

British MPs call for ‘hard Brexit’ vote

Member of parliament in Britain are calling for a Brexit vote within its halls. Both sides want to decide on the manner in which Britain leaves the EU. This would determine whether a ‘hard Brexit’, the full disconnect from the EU, or a ‘soft Brexit’ retaining common markets, would be more preferable. In terms of the state of sterling, both would probably be bad. Read More

Rapid transit the key for climate change

A new study released today has shown that access to rapid public transport is crucial for fighting climate change. The report indicated that many major cities, both new and established, lack accessible public transport, creating a car-dominated ‘sprawl’. Read More

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Today in 1899 the Second Boer War began.

During the OJ Simpson car chase, Domino’s sold as many pizzas as it normally does on Superbowl Sunday.

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