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• Finance Minister Bill Morneau's U.S. fact-finding trip sets table for March budget

  01-03-2017 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
  All signs now are that Finance Minister Bill Morneau will come forward with his second budget during the week of March 20 — even though there were clear signs the government was preparing for a budget in late February.
  
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• Dow breaks through 21,000-point ceiling for 1st time

  01-03-2017 22:47 via cbc.ca
  
  North American stock markets soared a day after a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump before Congress in which he repeated plans to spur economic growth and cut taxes.
  
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• Army Uniform 2017 Update: Jungle Combat Boots Offer New Take On Classic Design For US Forces

  01-03-2017 22:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  The U.S. Army could be sporting some new and improved army boots soon.
  The branch of the country's armed forces announced that it planned on outfitting select soldier brigades in a new Jungle Combat Boot starting in March. The updated footwear was said to be more comfortable than their predecessors, Military.com reported Wednesday.
  
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• ‘Days of Our Lives’ Spoilers: When Will Nicole Leave? Arianne Zucker Announces Exit

  01-03-2017 22:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nicole Walker is leaving Salem. Actress Arianne Zucker revealed that she is leaving “Days of Our Lives” after spending nearly 20 years on the NBC soap opera.
  “Two years ago, I was contemplating making the shift,” Zucker told Soap Opera Digest when she made her announcement. “I know there are a thousand girls who would take my job in a second, for me, it is my time to go.”
  
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• Will Trump Kill Unions? President Pressured To Cut Back Organized Labor-Friendly Decisions From Obama Era

  01-03-2017 22:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  Despite President Donald Trump’s positioning himself up as a jobs president one faction has been skeptical and critical of Trump’s workforce promises since he began his presidential run: unions. The president is facing pressure from the Workforce Freedom Initiative, a part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to rescind changes that the Obama administration made to the National Labor Relations Board.
  
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• Will North Korea Attack The US? Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Missile Program Driven By Fear, Insecurity, Russian Expert Says

  01-03-2017 22:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  North Korea's nuclear and ballistic weapons programs were designed to defend the country against foreign threats such as the U.S. and South Korea, not to wage war on hostile forces abroad, a Russian expert on North Korea told United Press International on Wednesday.
  
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• Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P And Nasdaq Rally Following Trump's Joint Session Speech

  01-03-2017 22:05 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the wake of President Donald Trump’s well-received address to Congress Tuesday night, which some called “surprisingly presidential,” major U.S. stock indexes made gains Wednesday, despite the vague nature of the speech and the absence of significant policy changes mentioned in his proposed agenda.
  
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• Suicide Prevention: Facebook Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Identify Suicidal Users

  01-03-2017 21:59 via ibtimes.com
  
  In an effort to improve user safety on its platform, Facebook has started testing the use of artificial intelligence to identify users who may be showing signs of suicide, according to a report from the BBC.
  The social network is making use of algorithms that are able to spot warning signs in user activity and interactions with friends in posts and comments that may indicate the person is feeling suicidal.
  
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• How To Get Dates On Tinder: AI Could Be The Answer

  01-03-2017 21:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  Artificial intelligence may have no need for love, but it may soon be helping you find it. Tinder CEO Sean Rad said the company is exploring the possibility of integrating AI into the popular dating app as a means of helping people meet a match.
  
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• WrestleMania 33 Matches: Will AJ Styles Face Shane McMahon, Bray Wyatt Or Randy Orton At WWE's Biggest 2017 PPV?

  01-03-2017 21:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  With WrestleMania 33 just a month away, it’s been clear for a few weeks what WWE’s top superstars will be doing at the biggest pay-per-view of 2017. A match between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg has been confirmed, while The Undertaker is likely to face Roman Reigns.
  
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• Marijuana Legalization In Texas: Houston Offering Drug Class Instead Of Jail Time For Pot Possession

  01-03-2017 21:51 via ibtimes.com
  
  A city in Texas has taken the first steps towards decriminalizing marijuana. Officials in Houston started a new progressive program Wednesday, in which people caught with small amounts of marijuana will be able to take a drug education class instead of spending time behind bars, according to reports.
  
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• YouTuber Shay Carl Butler Deletes Twitter, Privates Instagram After Stopping Shaytards Vlogs

  01-03-2017 21:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  Shaytards fans shouldn’t look to social media to get an update from Shay Carl Butler. The vlog family patriarch is seemingly staying true to his word to take a break from the internet.
  
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• ‘The Division’ 1.6 Last Stand Guide: Best In Slot Gear & Weapons, Best Builds For PvP & PvE

  01-03-2017 21:48 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Division1.6 is finally here, so we’ve made a guide to get you started. Want to know the best in slot gear, attachments and example builds for PvP and PvE? Your Last Stand tips are right here.
  
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• ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 24 Spoilers: Sharna Burgess, Bonner Bolton Predict Their Biggest Competition And More

  01-03-2017 21:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  The “Dancing With the Stars” duos won’t take to the ballroom for a few more weeks, but they’re already preparing. Sharna Burgess and Bonner Bolton have high hopes for Season 24 and they know it’s not going to be easy.
  
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• Trey Songz Refuses To Pick Sides In Meek Mill, The Game Beef Over Nicki Minaj And Remy Ma Diss Record

  01-03-2017 21:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  Many people have been very vocal about taking sides in the Remy Ma, Nicki Minaj beef, which has reignited an old feud between Meek Mill and The Game. It looks like Trey Songz is doing his best to stay out of the drama zone.
  
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• Will Gay Marriage Be Repealed? Texas Supreme Court Hears Case Challenging Benefits For Same-Sex Couples

  01-03-2017 21:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  Almost two years since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the Texas Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday in a case state Republicans hope will eventually overturn the landmark 2015 decision.
  
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• Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial Facts: 7 Things To Know About Double Homicide Case Of The Ex-New England Patriots Star

  01-03-2017 21:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Prosecutors delivered opening statements Wednesday in the double-murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez. The 27-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd, a man who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fianceé.
  The latest trial involves the murders of Daniel de Abreu, 29, and Safir Furtado, 28, who were shot as they sat in a car at a stoplight in July 2012. Here are some key facts about the trial. 
  The shootin
  
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• Is Islam a Religion? Donald Trump’s White House Avoids Question While Slamming ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’

  01-03-2017 21:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  President Donald Trump's top aides have avoided providing a simple answer to a question particularly relevant to his first 100 days in the White House: Does the president think Islam is a religion?
  
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• How Many Sharks Are Left? The Number Of Sharks Is Growing, Decades After ‘Jaws’ Caused Overfishing In The Atlantic Ocean

  01-03-2017 21:27 via ibtimes.com
  
  Sharks took a huge publicity hit when “Jaws” was released in movie theaters, but it looks like the marine animals are finally bouncing back: Six species that had dwindled in number due to Atlantic Ocean overfishing have made population gains, says a new report.
  
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• iPhone SE Release Date Launch Event: With 128GB Model, Target Ditches Lower-Capacity SE Variants

  01-03-2017 21:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  Target just released a company memo instructing its employees to return the unsold stocks of the iPhone SE to Apple. The move is now seen as an indication that Apple could release a 128GB version of the 4-inch iPhone this March, according to MacRumors. 
  
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• How To Prepare For Marriage: Pope Francis Says Many Young Couples Don’t Understand What Marriage Means

  01-03-2017 21:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  The key to a long and successful marriage is extensive preparation and support even into the first few years after their wedding, Pope Francis said Saturday. Speaking to parish priests in Rome attending a course on the marriage annulment process, Francis said that young couples need to do more than just attend a few marriage preparation classes.
  
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• Kailyn Lowry Pregnant: How Did The ‘Teen Mom 2’ Star’s Ex Jo Rivera React To Baby Bombshell?

  01-03-2017 21:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kailyn Lowry isn’t ready to go public with all the details about her latest pregnancy. While the “Teen Mom 2” star is playing coy with fans, there’s one person she’s been able to open up to about her situation.
  Kailyn fielded questions about her pregnancy during the “TM2: Live!” after show on Monday. She told host Nessa that she has been able to talk to Jo Rivera about her pregnancy. Kailyn, 24, said her ex, with whom she shares son Isaac, “was hap
  
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• Oculus Rift Price Drop: VR Headset System, Touch Controllers Now $200 Cheaper

  01-03-2017 21:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Oculus announced at GDC Wednesday that they plan to drop the price for a full Rift setup (including Touch controllers) by $200, according to a report from The Financial Times.
  
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• Trump Secrets Leak: Will They Continue? Expert Warns White House That Crackdown Will Fail

  01-03-2017 21:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  Instead of trying to stop the leaks that have been plaguing his administration, President Donald Trump might be better off determining why the leaks are occurring in the first place, an expert said Wednesday.
  
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• Snapchat Protests Continue As IPO Expected Thursday

  01-03-2017 21:14 via ibtimes.com
  
  Snap​ ​Inc.,​ ​the​ ​parent​ ​company​ ​of​ ​Snapchat,​ ​is​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​launch​ ​on​ ​the​ ​stock​ ​market​ ​Thursday when​ ​investors​ ​will​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​begin​ ​buying​ ​and​ ​selling​ &#
  
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• Tanning Beds Health Risk: Skin Cancer Caused By Practice Cost U.S. $343 Million Annually, Study Says

  01-03-2017 21:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  Tans might make you look good, but skin cancer caused by tanning bedscost the U.S. $343 million a year, a recent study published in theJournal of Cancer Policy said.
  
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• How Did Life Start? Oldest Fossils Discovered In Canada Hint At Origins On Earth And Life On Mars

  01-03-2017 21:02 via ibtimes.com
  Scientists discovered what might be the oldest fossils ever found on Earth, shedding light on both the origins of life and the possibility of life on other planets. A team from University College London estimated the fossils were anywhere from 3.77 billion to 4.28 billion years old.
  
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• NFL Rumors 2017: Will The Patriots Trade Jimmy Garoppolo? Johnny Manziel, Colin Kaepernick Could Draw Interest In Free Agency

  01-03-2017 20:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  With NFL free agency quickly approaching, the market for quarterbacks doesn’t appear to be very strong. A few teams are in desperate need of a signal caller, but the number of available starters is dwindling by the day.
  Kirk Cousins is no longer an option after being hit with the franchise tag by the Washington Redskins Tuesday. Unless an above-average quarterback unexpectedly becomes available, no player that was a competent starter in 2016 will switch teams anytime soon.
  
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• Casey Affleck Complains About ‘Unacceptable And Abhorrent’ Treatment After Oscars Best Actor Win

  01-03-2017 20:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Many have weighed in on Casey Affleck’s best actor win at the 2017 Oscars, calling it an outrage. The “Manchester By the Sea” star has been quiet about the controversy and the alleged sexual assaults that started it. He’s finally speaking out and it seems he’s heard the criticism.
  
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• Is Melania Trump The Richest First Lady? Donald's Wife Loves Costly High Fashion Brands Gucci, Michael Kors

  01-03-2017 20:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  The first lady of the United States faces a lot of pressure and every detail of her appearance can be heavily critiqued and scrutinized – especially her outfits. Case in point: Following President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, the discussion quickly turned to what Melania Trump wore – a sparkly black dress suit designed by Michael Kors.
  
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• Fukushima News: Amid Nuclear Reactor Radiation Fears, South Korea Abandons Japan Airport Flights

  01-03-2017 20:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  South Korean airline Jeju Air announced Tuesday it would cancel all flights to and from Japan's Fukushima Airport over fears of heightened levels of radiation stemming from the nuclear disaster that befell the city's nuclear plant in 2011, the Japan Times reported.
  
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• Where Is Michelle Obama? Former First Lady Makes Surprise Visit At High School

  01-03-2017 20:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  Michelle Obama gave a few students the surprise of a lifetime when she unexpectedly visited Tuesday a high school near the U.S. capitol. Students at Ballou STAY High School in southeast Washington were expecting a visit from the new chancellor of D.C. public schools, Antawn Wilson, when suddenly the former first lady arrived, according to reports.
  
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• CRTC shuts down Sugar Mobile in big victory for Rogers, Big 3

  01-03-2017 18:04 via cbc.ca
  
  The CRTC has ordered Sugar Mobile, an upstart mobile operator offering cellphone plans for as little as $19 per month, to shut down within 50 days.
  
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• Employment scam tops BBB's list of top scams for 2016

  01-03-2017 17:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadians lost a reported $90 million to scams in 2016, according the Better Business Bureau, and that was likely just the tip of the iceberg.
  
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• Canadians lost at least $90M in often 'savvy' scams in 2016

  01-03-2017 17:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadians lost a reported $90 million to scams in 2016, and that was likely just the tip of the iceberg, according the Better Business Bureau.
  
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• Air Miles sends belated apology to collectors after learning 'humbling lessons' in 2016

  01-03-2017 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Air Miles wants to make amends with its members for a rough 2016, so it's emailing them an apology of sorts starting Wednesday morning.
  
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• Women's retailer BCBG Max Azria seeks creditor protection, will close stores in Canada

  01-03-2017 15:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Women's upscale fashion retail chain BCBG Max Azria is seeking protection from creditors in the North America, and plans to restructure, including closing all its standalone stores in Canada.
  
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• Next challenge for Keystone XL is regaining oilpatch support

  01-03-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With pro-pipeline President Donald Trump sitting in the White House, the big challenge for the Keystone XL pipeline proposal is to regain support in Alberta's oilpatch, according to the former chief executive of Calgary-based TransCanada.
  
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• 'As well or better than humans': Automation set for big promotions in white-collar job market

  01-03-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Experts say the technological upheaval that's rocked industrial manufacturing for decades is set for rapid expansion into white-collar roles — in fact, it's already begun in some sectors.
  
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• 'A pretty greedy time' as profits soar for Canadian banks: Don Pittis

  01-03-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian banking results haven't just been good, they've been spectacular. Can the trend continue or are banks being too greedy?
  
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• Australia's Economy Avoids Recession

  01-03-2017 03:44 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Australia's resource-rich economy avoided recession by posting strong growth in the fourth quarter, helped by surging commodity prices.
  
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