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• When mom can't open cupboard, internet dishes on best solution

  17-11-2016 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  What would you do? When a batch of fragile plates slide up against a cabinet door, online helpers offer suggestions that might bowl you over.
  
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• Facebook turns Safety Check over to its users

  17-11-2016 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  The world's largest social network won't be deciding what events warrant a Safety Check. You will.
  
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• Everything old is new again: Jaguar's XKSS returns from the dead

  17-11-2016 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  The nine cars built will be built to the 1957 specification.
  
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• Manchester United vs. Arsenal 2016: Prediction, Time, Injury News For Premier League Match

  17-11-2016 23:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  Perhaps for the first time in their long, one-sided and often bitter rivalry, when Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger face off in opposing dugouts on Saturday it will be the Portuguese under the most intense pressure. Mourinho has come out on top on each of the 14 competitive occasions in which they have locked horns, yet it is Wenger who will go into their first showdown at Old Trafford in better spirits.
  
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• Rutgers Professor Kevin Allred Tweets On Racism, Flag Burning Turns Into Police Investigation

  17-11-2016 23:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  A Rutgers University lecturer who went on a Twitter rant after Donald Trump’s Election Day victory was taken to a psych ward for his comments,reports theNew York Daily News.
  “Every single person that voted for Donald Trump is a racist. or saw racism as easily overlooked,”said one Kevin Allred’s tweets.
  
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• Here's why you're seeing #Spectacles everywhere (hint: it's not about reading)

  17-11-2016 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  Spectacle mania is here. I wanted to see just how crazy people are getting about Snap's new eye wear.
  
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• VW makes pitch as comeback brand at Los Angeles Auto Show

  17-11-2016 23:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  German automaker Volkswagen AG used its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show to pitch its case as a relevant player in the auto industry's future, banking on gains it hopes to make in the key U.S. market following its diesel emissions scandal. California, home to the majority of owners of the diesel cars found to cheat emissions tests, is also a key market for the sport utility vehicles Volkswagen hopes will represent its U.S. growth, which as of Oct. 31 had tumbled 13 percent year over year. V
  
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• Trump Cabinet News: Mike Huckabee May Be Named Ambassador To Israel After Anti-Semitic Controversy

  17-11-2016 23:11 via ibtimes.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to appoint Republican primary rival Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel.
  The Jerusalem Post reported several members of Trump’s transition team confirmed the former Arkansas governor and minister will assume the post once the administration is installed in January.
  
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• MTA Subway Service: Fare Hike Will Increase Costs By Four Percent In 2017 Because Of Construction, Debt

  17-11-2016 23:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Wednesday two proposals to raise fares for commuters using public transportation and the city's bridges and tunnels in March 2017. The measures, which will be discussed in eight public meetings across the city's eight boroughs, could result in an estimated four percent increase in the cost of riding city trains and buses.
  
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• Cure For Growing Old? New DNA-Editing Tool Could Correct Mutations And Diseases Associated With Aging

  17-11-2016 23:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  A new way to edit DNA that can fix broken genes, alter the effects of aging, cure diseases and possibly lead to longer life has been discovered.
  
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• The AirPlay loophole is chipping away at iTunes' monopoly on Apple TV

  17-11-2016 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: A recent change to Vudu's iOS app lets you play videos on your Apple TV -- despite the fact that there's no official app on the box itself.
  
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• Samsung still No. 1 smartphone maker despite Note 7 woes

  17-11-2016 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  ​Samsung continues to be the most popular smartphone manufacturer in the world, according to Gartner, but is losing ground to Chinese manufacturers.
  
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• James Clapper, of NSA-scandal fame, is stepping down

  17-11-2016 23:03 via cnet.com
  
  A remark to Congress by Clapper provided a key moment during the uproar over NSA spying.
  
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• Genesis adds athletic G80 3.3T Sport trim for 2018

  17-11-2016 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  In addition to looking sportier, it's toting an all-new V6.
  
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• JBL, AKG and Infinity brands to live on under Samsung

  17-11-2016 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's $8 billion purchase of Harman includes a wide portfolio of well-known audio brands -- all of which will apparently live on after the deal closes.
  
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• The next iPhone camera could recognize faces and objects using AR

  17-11-2016 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Apple will reportedly bring augmented reality to its iPhone camera app.
  
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• Tesla's Musk closes SolarCity deal, more challenges lie ahead

  17-11-2016 22:39 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity Corp, the solar energy system installer in which he is the largest shareholder. The stock swap deal, worth about $2 billion, caps a tumultuous year for Musk and Tesla. The proposed acquisition of SolarCity, a money-losing installer of residential solar power systems, prompted a 13 percent fall in Tesla's share price after Musk outlined the deal in
  
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• Donald Trump Is A 'Consensus Builder' Like Lyndon Johnson, Carl Icahn Says

  17-11-2016 22:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Most economists doubt Donald Trump's ability to foster economic prosperity,  but activist investor Carl Icahn is far more optimistic. 
  
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• Wall street stocks lifted by data, earnings Yellen remarks

  17-11-2016 22:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The benchmark S&P 500 index rose to within a hair of its record high on Thursday as bank stocks got a boost from bets on higher interest rates and consumer discretionary stocks were helped by economic data and earnings. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, in her congressional testimony, solidified bets that the central bank was on track to raise interest rates in December. This signaled economic strength and helped consumer stocks as well as financials, said Janna Sampson, co-chief investmen
  
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• Florida vs. LSU Football 2016: Prediction, Bstring Odds, TV Channel, Start Time And More For SEC Showdown

  17-11-2016 22:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Seeking a fourth straight victory in their heated rivalry, the No. 16 LSU Tigers (6-3, 4-2 SEC) play host to the No. 23 Florida Gators (7-2, 5-2) on Saturday in a matchup of two of the nation’s top defenses.
  The game was originally scheduled to take place on Oct. 8 in Gainesville, but officials postponed it due to Hurricane Matthew. Last season the Tigers claimed a 35-28 victory behind running back Leonard Fournette’s 180 rushing yards and two scores and a 16-yard fake field goa
  
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• Florida vs. LSU Football 2016: Prediction, Betting Odds, TV Channel, Start Time And More For SEC Showdown

  17-11-2016 22:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Seeking a fourth straight victory in their heated rivalry, the No. 16 LSU Tigers (6-3, 4-2 SEC) play host to the No. 23 Florida Gators (7-2, 5-2) on Saturday in a matchup of two of the nation’s top defenses.
  The game was originally scheduled to take place on Oct. 8 in Gainesville, but officials postponed it due to Hurricane Matthew. Last season the Tigers claimed a 35-28 victory behind running back Leonard Fournette’s 180 rushing yards and two scores and a 16-yard fake field goa
  
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• Amazon set to launch streaming video in Canada, Jeremy Clarkson tweets

  17-11-2016 22:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Amazon's streaming video service is about to launch in Canada, if the former host of Top Gear is to be believed.
  
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• AirPods Release Date: French Retailer Says Apple Wireless Headphones Will Ship This Month

  17-11-2016 22:04 via ibtimes.com
  
  Apple’s AirPods may be available sooner than previously said, according toMac4Ever.
  Rumors of Apple’s new bluetooth earbuds release date continue, but French retailer Fnac is telling customers the product will allegedly ship on Nov. 30, just in time for those holiday shopping. The retailer has begun its pre-order process for the AirPods.
  
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• When Does ‘Dance Moms’ Season 7 Start? Trailer And Early Premiere Date Revealed

  17-11-2016 22:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Dance Moms” fans won’t have to wait long to catch up on all the ALDC drama. Following the conclusion of next week’s two-part finale, Lifetime has revealed when Season 7 of the dancing series will kick off.
  Usually, new seasons of “Dance Moms” start in January, but the network is changing things up this time around. Season 7 of “Dance Moms” will star Tuesday, Nov. 29. Viewers can catch the premiere during the show’s usual timeslot at 9 p.m. E
  
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• Lebanon Giving US Weapons To Terrorists? Hezbollah Parade Allegedly Featured American Arms

  17-11-2016 21:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Photos published by Arab media outlets over the weekend that allegedly show American-made armored vehicles being used in a Hezbollah military parade could result in the United States providing less aid to the Lebanese Army.   
  
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• What Happened To Shelley Duvall? Stanley Kubrick’s Daughter Vivian Slams Dr. Phil For Exploiting Mentally Ill Actress

  17-11-2016 21:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  Vivian Kubrick, the daughter of famed director Stanley Kubrick, admonished the “Dr. Phil” show for interviewing actress Shelley Duvall, who is suffering with mental illness. Kubick accused Phil McGraw and his staff of exploiting the 67-year-old star in a public letter Wednesday.
  “You are putting Shelley Duvall ‘on show’ while she if suffering from a pitiable state of ill health,” the letter said. “Unquestionably, this is purely a form of lurid and exploi
  
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologizes for neo-Nazi ad

  17-11-2016 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  The gaffe involving a promoted tweet from a white supremacist group comes just after Twitter touted new tools to fight hate speech.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Puts An End To Young M.A. Relationship Rumors With Meek Mill Photo On Instagram

  17-11-2016 21:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nicki Minaj may have admitted to having a thing for new rapper Young M.A., but according to the “Pinkprint” performer, boyfriend Meek Mill is still her one and only.
  During an October interview with Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club,” Minaj revealed she had a “thing” for the “OOOUUU” rapper. “I got a thing for Young M.A. for sure,” said Minaj. “I definitely have a thing for her. There’s something about her man [that] I r
  
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• Nick Cannon Confirms Baby With Ex Brittany Bell, Talks Relationship With Mariah Carey

  17-11-2016 21:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nick Cannon is going to be a dad again. The “Wild ‘N Out” star stopped by The Breakfast Club Thursday and confirmed that he’s expecting a baby with his ex-girlfriend, Brittany Bell.
  
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• Windows Defender: Past, present, and future

  17-11-2016 21:31 via techrepublic.com
  
  Windows Defender has been around for some time in its current form, but that's about to change. It will soon become a Windows app.
  
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• Mobile app developers: Here's what uninstall rates can tell you about your product

  17-11-2016 21:23 via techrepublic.com
  
  Mobile app analytics company AppsFlyer has just released a report about mobile app uninstall rates. Find out how yours compare to the average and what you can do to improve.
  
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• Polar bear pets dog in moment of interspecies friendship

  17-11-2016 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  A tour guide catches a cute encounter on video as a polar bear takes a break from being fierce to give a sled dog a pat on the head.
  
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• Could Conor McGregor Beat Floyd Mayweather? Betting Odds Favor Boxer Over UFC Fighter

  17-11-2016 20:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  Conor McGregor further cemented himself as the biggest name in MMA when he defeated Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 on Saturday, and now the new lightweight champion is coming after the biggest draw in all of combat sports. After rumors circulated earlier this year that Floyd Mayweather could potentially take on McGregor in a boxing match, the UFC star is challenging the undefeated fighter.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins Green Car of the Year

  17-11-2016 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  File this one under, "Things most people saw coming."
  
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• S&P 500 index climbs after Yellen remarks boost bank stocks

  17-11-2016 20:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The benchmark S&P 500 index rose and was near its record high on Thursday as bank stocks got a boost on bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve was on track to raise interest rates in December following comments by Chair Janet Yellen. The Nasdaq was set for another day of gains, boosted by Microsoft and Apple . The Dow, which snapped a seven-day rally on Wednesday, was little changed.
  
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• CMHC stress test says house prices could drop 30% on interest rate spike

  17-11-2016 20:52 via cbc.ca
  
  A sudden interest rate increase that spikes borrowing costs, causes a big drop in house prices and leads to the failure of a domestic financial institution could cost Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. more than $1 billion in losses, the federal agency says.
  
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• Twitter CEO apologizes for allowing white supremacist ad

  17-11-2016 20:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Twitter's Chief Executive Jack Dorsey apologized on Thursday after the microblogging service let through an ad promoting a white supremacist group. "We made a mistake here and we apologize. Our automated system allowed an ad promoting hate. Against our policy. We did a retro and fixed," Dorsey tweeted. http://bit.ly/2f4MLcV The ad titled "'New Article: The United States Was Founded as a White People's Republic' on NEW ORDER website" showed eight white children in a field. It was twee
  
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• ‘Duck Dynasty’ Canceled: Twitter Reacts To The Robertson Family’s Decision To End The Reality Show

  17-11-2016 20:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Duck Dynasty” has been canceled. The eleventh season, which kicked off Wednesday night, will serve as the final season. The Robertson family revealed in a video on Twitter that they decided it was time to end the show.
  “We’ve decided as a family for this to be the final chapter of the ‘Duck Dynasty’ series,” Jase Robertson says in the video.
  
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• Poverty In Cuba: Fishing With Condoms Is Just One Way Cubans Have Outsmarted US Embargo

  17-11-2016 20:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Cuban anglers living off the country’s average salary of $25 can’t afford to cover the cost of boats and fishing equipment needed to catch fish. Some fishermen can’t even afford to pay the price for gasoline needed to fuel motorboats.
  
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• How To Win $320 Million Powerball Lottery: Rules, Prizes And Odds Of Winning

  17-11-2016 20:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  This Saturday evening, Powerball players will have an opportunity to cash in on an estimated $320 million.
  
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• iPhone U.S. Production: Apple Reportedly Exploring American Manufacturing After Trump Victory

  17-11-2016 20:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  iPhones might soon be made in the U.S., a result of Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, according toNikkei Asian Review report.
  Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn Technology Group, a main Apple assembler, has allegedly been looking into the possibility of making iPhones in the United States, sources revealed to Nikkei.
  
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• Best Black Friday Deals 2016: Are Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Sales Worth It?

  17-11-2016 20:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  Waking up early and battling the hordes of shoppers that congregate in malls the day after Thanksgiving can deter some people from shopping on Black Friday.  Is it worth it to venture out into the crowds just to save some money? According to a new study, with a little extra homework, it might just be.
  
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• ‘Counting On’ Season 3 Trailer Shows The Duggar Adventures Ahead In 2017

  17-11-2016 20:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Duggar family isn’t going away anytime soon. Immediately following the “Counting On” Season 2 finale, TLC released a teaser trailer for upcoming episodes of the docuseries.
  While it’s unclear if the new episodes will serve as an extension of the current installment or Season 3, one thing is clear from the promo: there are dozens of new Duggar adventures ahead!
  
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• Volvo introduces remote fueling, repair and wash concierge services

  17-11-2016 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  Volvo's app wants to relieve drivers of the burden of gassing, cleaning or servicing their next car.
  
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• Oil Prices 2016: Iran Beats Saudi Arabia In India Petroleum Supply As OPEC Considers Production Cuts

  17-11-2016 20:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Iran overtook its regional rival Saudi Arabia in oil supply to India in October, as the world's top petroleum producers consider output cuts to raise prices, Reuters reported Thursday. The outflux of Iranian oil comes after international sanctions on Tehran's nuclear program were lifted in January, freeing up billions in financial assets and revitalizing Iranian trade.
  
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• Ex-Valeant executive, ex-pharmacy CEO charged for fraud scheme

  17-11-2016 20:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. prosecutors on Thursday filed charges against a former Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc executive and a former CEO of mail order pharmacy Philidor Rx Services, alleging they engaged in a multimillion-dollar fraud and kickback scheme. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused Gary Tanner, a former senior Valeant director, of secretly agreeing with former Philidor CEO Andrew Davenport to pay $100 million for the right to buy the specialty pharmacy, which is now defunct.
  
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• London welcomes world's largest Lego store

  17-11-2016 20:23 via cnet.com
  
  Big Ben, Brickley the dragon and a mascot called Lester all find a home in Lego's new London retail store.
  
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• How Red Hat aims to make Kubernetes boring...and successful

  17-11-2016 20:21 via techrepublic.com
  
  Red Hat's Midas Touch comes down to making risky technology safe, and now it's hoping to do the same to Kubernetes. Here's how it wants to make Kubernetes more boring for risk-averse CIOs.
  
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• An iPhone made in the US? Apple is considering it, says report

  17-11-2016 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  Apple told the Asian firms that manufacture the phone to explore the possibility of relocating production to the States, says an overseas report.
  
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• Z-Wave smart-home gadgets announce new IoT security standards

  17-11-2016 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Poorly secured IoT devices were largely to blame for last month's massive internet outage. Now, the makers of devices that broadcast using Z-Wave are shoring up their defenses.
  
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