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Live from London: It’s Woody Harrelson

by Adriene Hill
Jan 18, 2017
In an effort to boost movie theater attendance on weekdays, Fathom Entertainment on Thursday will live stream “Lost In London,” a one-hour live movie shot by Woody Harrelson. Strong ticket sales could make a difference to this small but growing segment of the movie theater business. Click the above audio player to hear the full […]
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In London, old Olympic structure becomes tech hub

by Stephen Beard
Aug 5, 2016
Repurposing lavish Olympic structures after the games is a constant quandary.
A view of Here East, a technology hub in Olympic Park in east London.
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After Brexit vote, luring London businesses to Berlin

by Lizzie O'Leary
Jul 25, 2016
Investor thinks companies will move for access to the European single market.
Businesses could be adding their buildings to this skyline following Brexit.
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A lifetime later, a smog attack's full cost is seen

by Scott Tong
Jul 8, 2016
The London smog of 1952 killed thousands but gave many more lifelong health problems.
Heavy smog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 6th December 1952.  
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The mood in London after Brexit

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 24, 2016
Stunned. Tense. Complicated.
A man carries a European Union flag outside the Houses of Parliament on June 24, 2016 in London, United Kingdom. The result from the historic EU referendum has now been declared and the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union.
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U.S. banks challenged by Brexit

by Mark Garrison
Jun 24, 2016
They may have to move operations from London to the Continent.
London's financial district, The City of London.
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Would Brexit sink Europe's financial capital?

by Stephen Beard
Jun 6, 2016
Major figures warn that if Britain exits the EU, London would lose its crown.
The United Kingdom will hold a referendum on June 23, 2016 to decide whether or not to remain a member of the European Union.
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London's luxury housing mirrors NYC's upscale push

by Stephen Beard
Aug 26, 2015
Low income housing is being demolished for high-end developments.
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London property boom fueled by dubious funds

by Stephen Beard
Aug 12, 2015
Real estate bought with laundered money is pushing out London's working class.
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Airbus-patented jet able to fly more than 3,000 miles per hour

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 4, 2015
You'll be able to get from London to New York in that hour.
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