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• Why Millennials Should Look for Blue Collar Jobs

  10-03-2017 23:06 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Levo Founder & CEO Caroline Ghosn stated that millennials get a bad reputation because they are the first ‘digital native generation.’
  
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• U.S. Hopes to Launch NAFTA Talks in Just Over 90 Days: Ross

  10-03-2017 22:35 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Friday that he hopes to launch formal talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico in a little over three months, setting in motion a campaign promise made by President Donald Trump.
  
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• U.S. Regulators Reject Bitcoin ETF, Digital Currency Plunges

  10-03-2017 22:28 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday denied a request to list what would have been the first U.S. exchange-traded fund built to track bitcoin, the digital currency.
  
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• Wall Street Nearly Unanimous on U.S. Rate Hike Next Week: Poll

  10-03-2017 22:14 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Wall Street's top banks were nearly unanimous on the view the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates at its policy meeting next week following a stronger-than-forecast February U.S. payrolls report, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.
  
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• Caterpillar Says Compliant with Tax Laws after IRS Claim

  10-03-2017 21:46 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Caterpillar Inc said on Friday it was compliant with tax laws, a week after federal law enforcement officials raided three of the company's buildings in connection with a probe into the heavy machinery manufacturer's offshore tax practices.
  
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• Alphabet Adds Patent Claim to Uber Intellectual Property Theft Lawsuit

  10-03-2017 21:38 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Alphabet Inc's self-driving car unit Waymo on Friday added a new patent claim to its intellectual property lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc and requested a preliminary injunction to stop the ride-sharing service from using what it says is proprietary information, a court filing showed.
  
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• General Electric CEO Immelt in the Hot Seat With Trian's Peltz

  10-03-2017 21:19 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  The longtime GE chief is facing criticism from unhappy and influential shareholders.
  
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• LinkedIn Exec for Recruiting Software to Depart after Senior Management Changes

  10-03-2017 21:09 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Eduardo Vivas, an executive in charge of shaping one of LinkedIn's biggest revenue generators, plans to leave, a company spokeswoman confirmed on Friday.
  
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• TD Bank shares slump more than 5% after CBC story

  10-03-2017 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Shares in Toronto-Dominion Bank posted their biggest loss since the financial crisis of 2009 after the publication of a CBC News story uncovering how employees admit they have broken the law at their customers' expense in a desperate bid to meet sales targets and keep their jobs.
  
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• Marc Faber: Buy European Stocks

  10-03-2017 20:45 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Regardless of the Dow’s rapid incline, “Gloom, Boom & Doom Report” Editor Marc Faber believes the U.S. market is ‘completely out of range’ with the other world markets.
  
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• U.S. Tourism Sector Faces Squeeze of Strong Dollar, Trump Travel Ban

  10-03-2017 20:44 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  The U.S. travel sector is bracing for a year in which a strong dollar and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's travel ban could deter visitors, industry representatives said at the world's biggest tourism trade fair in Berlin.
  
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• Starbucks faces backlash over CEO's vow to hire thousands of refugees

  10-03-2017 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Starbucks Corp.'s vow to hire thousands of refugees after President Donald Trump's first executive order that temporarily banned travel from seven mostly-Muslim nations appears to be hurting customer sentiment of the coffee chain.
  
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• U.S. could take first step in NAFTA renegotiation within two weeks: Ross

  10-03-2017 19:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. government hopes to take the first formal step in renegotiating NAFTA within the next couple of weeks, setting the stage for actual negotiations with Canada and Mexico later this year.
  
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• Giraffe Giving Birth In New York Filmed Live As Calf Kicks Out Of Pregnant Belly

  10-03-2017 18:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  April the pregnant giraffe has not given birth in New York yet, but there’s still some exciting news to share. Zookeepers caught the baby calf kick out from her belly, according to Animal Adventure Park.
  
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• Victims Of Marine Naked Picture Scandal Identified, Speak Out

  10-03-2017 18:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Two alleged victims of the nude photo and video sharing scandal that has rocked the Marine Corps over the last week spoke out Thursday at a press conference to praise the military’s ongoing investigation, Marine Times reported.
  
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• Christopher Daniels Talks Ring Of Honor, WWE Ahead Of ROH 15th Anniversary PPV

  10-03-2017 18:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  When Ring of Honor held its first-ever show on Feb. 23, 2002, few could have predicted that it would become one of the world’s top professional wrestling promotions. That includes Christopher Daniels, who wrestled in that night’s main event.
  All these years later, Daniels is back with the company and fighting for the Ring of Honor World Championship. He’ll have a title match against Adam Cole Friday night at ROH’s 15th Anniversary Show, something he didn’t see comin
  
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• Volkswagen pleads guilty in U.S. diesel emissions scandal

  10-03-2017 18:03 via cbc.ca
  Volkswagen pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and obstruction of justice in a brazen scheme to get around U.S. pollution rules on nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles by using software to suppress emissions of nitrogen oxide during tests.
  
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• Marijuana Users At Higher Risk Of Stroke And Heart Failure

  10-03-2017 18:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Medical marijuana may be a great source of treatment for patients suffering from various conditions and illnesses living, but the plant may also be a cause of a very serious and life-threatening medical condition: heart failure.
  
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• Snapchat Could Be Sold To Facebook, Analyst Tell Clients

  10-03-2017 17:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  Facebook has a growing list of companies it owns, but Snapchat isn’t one... yet. An analyst at FBN Securities, a New York City stock broker, wrote in an email to clients Wednesday that he believes Facebook would “love to acquire” Snapchat, if the price were right, according toBusiness Insider. The analyst, Shebly Seyrafi, said in the same email that he thinks Facebook would be willing to spend $14/share.
  
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• Fifth Harmony Alum Camila Cabello Gets Flirty With J Balvin In ‘Hey Ma’ Music Video

  10-03-2017 17:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  Camila Cabello couldn’t help but gush about the premiere of her new music video for “Hey Ma” with J Balvin and Pitbull, which is featured on the “Fate of the Furious” soundtrack.
  The 20-year-old tweeted about her excitement for fans to hear the song on Thursday night and watch the music video, which premiered Friday. Although the video featured the three artists, it looked as if Cabello only had eyes for Balvin.
  
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• ‘Splatoon 2’ Switch Returning Weapons List, New Spawn Point Revealed

  10-03-2017 17:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  Splatoon 2is just a few months away from itsNintendo Switch release, so the fine folks at the Squid Research Lab have offered some details about returning weapons and spawn points.
  
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• Racism In America Is Worse For White People, Republicans Claim In New Poll

  10-03-2017 17:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Many Americans would agree that racism remains an issue in the United States. But if you asked a Republican, they may tell you racism is primarily a problem for white people, according to a new poll released Friday.
  
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• How To Get Lionel Richie And Mariah Carey 2017 Tour Tickets: New US Dates Revealed

  10-03-2017 17:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  Following a knee injury, Lionel Richie was forced to postpone his tour with Mariah Carey. Two weeks later, the singers are ready to get back on the road, albeit for a smaller 2017 tour. Originally scheduled to be a 35-date event taking place from March to May, the tour will now only feature 21 dates. A number of cities including Pittsburgh, Nashville and Cleveland have been canceled.
  
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• Germany Train Station Attack: Ax-Wielding Suspect Had Psychological Problems

  10-03-2017 17:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  German police claim the ax-wielding attacker who injured 10 people at a Düsseldorf train station Thursday has “paranoid schizophrenia” and have ruled out “religious or political motives” for the assault.
  The 36-year-old Kosovo man living in Wuppertal, who remains unidentified, is suspected of starting his rampage at about 8:50 p.m. He randomly attacked passersby on the train platform, the Telegraph reported.
  
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• Galaxy S7 Vs Galaxy S8: Price And Specs Comparison For Samsung’s Latest

  10-03-2017 17:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  The weeks before a Samsung flagship launch are extremely interesting. The manufacturer is still promoting its current premium smartphones, while rumors circulate about the upcoming device. It all makes for good press for the company.
  
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• First Man To Appear In Chanel Ad? Pharrell Tapped For Handbag Campaign

  10-03-2017 17:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  Pharrell Williams is the golden boy of the famed French fashion brand Chanel.
  It was recently revealed that the rapper-producer-singer-songwriter would be the first man to appear in a handbag ad campaign for Chanel. Images from the luxury brand's new campaign were set to drop April 3, WWD reported Friday.
  
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• Watch The Best ‘Vampire Diaries’ Delena Moments Before The Series Finale

  10-03-2017 17:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Vampire Diaries” is coming to an end, but fans still have one epic reunion to watch first: Damon and Elena. The fan favorite couple will reunite in Friday’s series finale when Elena finally wakes up from Kai’s spell. To celebrate the happy reunion, we’re collecting some of our top Damon and Elena moments.
  
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• ‘Counting On’ Star Jeremy Vuolo Reveals His True Feelings On Kendra Caldwell

  10-03-2017 17:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Duggars can’t stop gushing about Joseph Duggar’s courtship. Following a stream of comments from the “Counting On” family about the addition of Kendra Caldwell into their brood, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo have responded to the news.
  
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• U.S. added 235,000 jobs in February, making Fed rate hike likely

  10-03-2017 17:08 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and raised pay at a healthy pace, making it all but certain that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates next week.
  
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• Uber at crossroads, facing lawsuit, mounting criticism and growing rivals

  10-03-2017 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Uber has fought taxi unions and governments to survive, but the brawling culture that turned it into a global brand has also led to it spending most of 2017 punching itself in the face.
  
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• Science Video: The Dangers Of Hanging Upside Down; How It Kills You

  10-03-2017 17:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  How long can you hang upside down before you die? If you’re trying to be like the Amazing Spider-Man, just don’t do it for a lot of hours in a row without taking a break. Watch this video which explains the dangers.
  
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• Google Replacing Captcha Checks For Bots With Invisible Verification Feature

  10-03-2017 17:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  In this day and age, it’s not uncommon for humans to get asked to prove that they are indeed humans. On the internet, people frequently stumble upon Captchas that help in verifying that they are not at all robots. While the feature is quite useful, it could also be very irritating for most people. 
  
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• Man Attacks ‘Saddam Hussein Looking Guy’ And Yells ‘Arab, Leave Asshole’

  10-03-2017 16:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  A man was arrested Tuesday after attacking a restaurant employee in Salem, Oregon, with a pipe and yelling, “go back to your country, terrorist” and “Arab, you need to leave asshole.” The attack is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
  
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• Michigan Storm Update: 'Hurricane'-Like Winds Cause Millions To Lose Power

  10-03-2017 16:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  More than 730,000 people in Michigan still lacked power Thursday night after a historic storm swept through the state. Wednesday’s windstorm brought gusts of up to 60 mph, knocking power out for more than 1 million residents at its peak.
  “Every corner of the state was affected by this storm,” said Gov. Rick Snyder in a press conference Thursday. “At one point, approximately one-third of Michigan’s residents were affected by the power outage.”
  
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• Yemen Raid Disaster: Trump Or Military Responsible For Ryan Owens’ Death?

  10-03-2017 16:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  A four-star general and the head of the United States Central Command took full responsibility Thursday for the botched January raid in Yemen, which resulted in the death of a Navy SEAL. President Donald Trump seemingly rested the blame at the military’s feet, Military Times reported. 
  
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• ‘Empire’ Season 3 Return: 6 Things We Know About Fox Series’ New Episodes So Far

  10-03-2017 16:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  The return of “Empire” Season 3 is less than two weeks away which means the Lyon family will be back with more drama and more scheming to keep themselves at the top of the music industry.
  However, before tuning into the popular Fox series, you may want to brush up on what you should expect when “Empire” Season 3 returns. Here is everything we know so far about the new episodes.
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• ‘No Man’s Sky’: How To Get Vehicles & Start A Race In The New Update [GUIDE]

  10-03-2017 16:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  No Man’s Skyintroduced Exocraft vehicles and the ability to design racesin its Path Finder Update, and we want to guide you through the new features. Assuming you’ve already built a base and know the basics of that system, here’s how everything works.
  
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• ‘Alien: Covenant’ New Trailer: Meet Michael Fassbender’s New Character Walter [VIDEO]

  10-03-2017 16:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Don’t trust the aliens and don’t trust the robots! 20th Century Fox released a new trailer of “Alien: Covenant,” the sequel to “Prometheus,” and it shows a commercial of an android named Walter (Michael Fassbender) that has been created by Weyland-Yutani.
  The highly intelligent synthetic has been created to serve. The video claims that Walter is an artificial intelligence powered by AMD, Ryzen and Radeon.
  Watch the eerie video below:
  
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• Buffy Slays 20: Wittiest Quotes From The Vampire Slayer And Pop Culture Icon

  10-03-2017 16:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  On March 10, 1997, a teenager named Buffy Summers first appeared on TV screens across the country, combining wit with her impressive demon-killing skills. Supernatural drama "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" aired on the WB Television Network and UPN for 144 episodes from 1997 to 2003, to a cult audience and earning praise from Entertainment Weekly as the No.
  
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• Can Priests Marry? Pope Francis Says Catholic Church May Change Tradition

  10-03-2017 16:04 via ibtimes.com
  
  Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church may consider allowing some married men to become priests, changing a longtime tradition in order to solve a worldwide shortage in clergy members, according to an interview published Thursday by German weekly newspaper Die Zeit.
  
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• How To Get Stains Out Of Clothes: Panasonic Washing Machine Features ‘Curry’ Setting

  10-03-2017 16:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Removing certain food stains from clothing can many times require harsh bleaches or a trip to the dry cleaner, but Panasonic recently released a new washing machine model in India with new settings that target tough-to-remove stains.
  
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• Shay Carl’s Family Explains Wife Colette’s YouTube Absence After Scandal

  10-03-2017 15:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Shay Carl Butler’s family has spoken. After remaining silent on the YouTuber’s cam girl cheating scandal for close to a month, two of the Shaytards star’s loved ones addressed it Thursday.
  While Colette Butler, Shay’s wife of 14 years, usually stars on The Mom’s View channel, owned by Disney’s Maker Studios, she did not appear in the latest video. Instead, Shay’s sister Carlie Wood and sister-in-law Kayli Butler addressed her absence in a video titl
  
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• Donald Trump Approval Rating: POTUS' Popularity Dips Amid 'Trumpcare' Battle, Russia Scandal

  10-03-2017 15:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  Americans largely aren't happy with President Donald Trump. Amid an ongoing healthcare bill struggle with Democrats and Republicans alike on Friday, the president's approval rating has dipped further and remained under water.
  Gallup's latest daily tracking figure this week had Trump at just 41 percent approval, which was a dip from 44 percent earlier in the week. A full 53 percent of Americans disapproved of Trump, a slight tick upwards from 50 percent Sunday. 
  
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• Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Meek Mill Breakup In New Song ‘Regret In Your Tears’

  10-03-2017 15:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  On Friday, Nicki Minaj released three songs while in Paris — “Regret In Your Tears,” “Changed It” and “No Frauds” — but with her Remy Ma diss “No Frauds” getting all of the attention, fans may have missed Nicki opening up about her relationship with Meek Mill on one of the new songs.
  
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• BMW SUV Recall Expanded: Full List Of Cars Affected, Can You Get A Refund?

  10-03-2017 15:41 via ibtimes.com
  
  BMW has expanded its list of recalled vehicles after receiving complaints about driveshaft problems in X5 and X6 SUVs. The auto company, which recalled about 21,000 vehicles for similar issues in 2016, added another 134,000 automobiles to the recall list, according to reports.
  
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• How To Stop Poverty: New Italy Law To Give Cash To Poor Families With Young Children

  10-03-2017 15:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Italy passed a law Thursday intended to curb poverty in the country by giving cash to families with young children. The Italian government has put aside $1.7 billion dollars for the project in 2017, which will go toward providing $506 a month to needy families.
  
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• Swedish Violence: 5 Murders Rock Stockholm In One Week

  10-03-2017 15:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  Five people were murdered in Stockholm, Sweden, over the past week—and seven were slain since the beginning of the year, indicating a recent spike in violent crime in Sweden's capital city. The murders were the product of at least 12 ongoing gang conflicts in the nation's capital, authorities said.
  "We have had a large number of serious crimes and shootings in Stockholm recently. In the past few days we've had five murders in Stockholm. Of course it is alarming and very serious," regi
  
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• Climate Change Will Soon Make Freakishly Warm Winters The Norm, Scientists Say

  10-03-2017 15:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  Climate change was responsible for heat records being broken across the United States in February, scientists said Wednesday. In all, 16 states with a collective population of 145 million Americans experienced their hottest February since records began in 1895. Overall, the country saw its second warmest February on record.
  Climate change played a primary role for it, a new analysis by scientists at World Weather Attribution, an international coalition of scientists focused on assessing possible
  
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• Jimmy Garoppolo Seemingly Traded To Cleveland Browns By New England Patriots Until Instagram Hack Revealed

  10-03-2017 15:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  An Instagram post by Jimmy Garoppolo early Friday morning made it appear that the quarterback was being traded by the New England Patriots. However, rumors that he could be headed to the Cleveland Browns were quickly dismissed.
  According to multiple reports, Garoppolo’s Instagram was hacked. The signal caller has not been dealt, and he’s likely to remain with the Super Bowl champions for the start of the 2017 NFL season.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Offers Remy Ma Half A Million Dollars On Instagram After ‘No Frauds’ Diss

  10-03-2017 15:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  After much speculation that she wouldn’t respond to Remy Ma’s diss track “shETHER,” Nicki Minaj released her own set of diss records and waged a bet with the Terror Squad rapper to the tune of half a million dollars on Friday.
  After releasing her songs “No Frauds,” “Regret in Your Tears” and “Regret in Your Tears,” which all quickly climbed to the top of charts on iTunes, Minaj called Remy Ma out on Instagram for not being able to
  
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