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• Barrick Gold sees profits rise in quarter but misses analyst expectations

  24-04-2017 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Barrick Gold's first quarter results fell short of expectations despite swinging to a profit of $679 million US compared to a net loss of $83 million US in the same quarter last year.
  
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• Adobe vs. US Government: Adobe Wins Challenge Of Government Gag Orders For User Data Requests

  24-04-2017 23:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  A U.S. federal courtruled Adobe could not be gagged indefinitely by the government about search warrants issued for contents of its customer’s accounts.
  
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• WATCH: Chelsea Clinton Responds To SNL Cast Member’s Jab At Hillary

  24-04-2017 23:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  Chelsea Clinton was honored at a the ‘Variety’ Power of Women Luncheon in New York City Friday for her work with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which works to fight childhood obesity. Following a joke made by ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Vanessa Bayer at the expense of Clinton’s mother, former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the honoree delivered a powerful response.
  
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• Spotify Job Listings Hint At Possible Hardware Like Wearables

  24-04-2017 23:03 via ibtimes.com
  Spotify is on platforms ranging to your desktop to your speakers, but could it head to your wristwatch next? According to three recent job postings spotted by technologist Dave Zatz, Spotify may be looking into making its own wearable that would prominently feature Spotify functionality.
  
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• CN raises 2017 outlook on record Q1 volumes, helped by higher grain

  24-04-2017 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian National Railway raised its outlook for the year after profits increased 12 per cent on record first-quarter volumes, helped by an increase in Western Canadian grain.
  
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• American Airlines Stroller Incident: Man Who Defended Crying Mom In Viral Video Speaks Out

  24-04-2017 23:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Video surfaced Friday of a tearful mother allegedly distraught after her baby was nearly hit with a double-wide stroller by a male American Airlines flight attendant on a Dallas-bound flight from San Francisco.
  
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• Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman Are Top Challengers To Brock Lesnar's WWE Universal Championship

  24-04-2017 22:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  Brock Lesnar became the WWE Universal Champion at WrestleMania 33, defeating Goldberg in less than five minutes. The former UFC heavyweight champion might hold onto the top “Monday Night Raw” title for some time, though two clear candidates are the favorites to eventually hold the belt next.
  
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• ‘Defenders’ Fans Worry Claire Temple Could Die After ‘Punisher’ News

  24-04-2017 22:17 via ibtimes.com
  
  Claire Temple appears in every Marvel/Netflix series, but somehow she’ll miss the “Punisher” spinoff that’s set to film later this year. That has left some fans worried that Rosario Dawson’s character might not make it past “The Defenders” in August.
  
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• Creditors over environment: Alberta Court of Appeal upholds Redwater Energy decision

  24-04-2017 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the Redwater Energy decision, which ruled that creditors have priority over environmental clean-up in the case of an energy company bankruptcy.
  
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• Google Releases New Yi Halo VR Camera With 17 4K Cameras

  24-04-2017 21:52 via ibtimes.com
  
  Google’s latest virtual reality product isn’t exactly consumer-targeted, but it soon will give them more VR content in greater fidelity. In apost Monday, Google announced the Yi Halo and the Jump Start program for VR filmmakers for its Jump VR program.
  
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• Car rental companies agree to pay $1.25M penalty for advertising impossible discounts

  24-04-2017 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Two of Canada's largest car rental companies have agreed to pay $1.25 million in penalties for falsely advertising discount prices that are essentially impossible to obtain.
  
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• Blake Shelton Knows People Can’t Believe He’s Dating Gwen Stefani, Slams Rumors

  24-04-2017 21:39 via ibtimes.com
  
  Blake Shelton understands why people are so fascinated with his relationship with Gwen Stefani, but the country music star still can’t believe the rumors about them that get spread.
  
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• Which ‘Amazing Race’ Season 29 Team Will Be Eliminated Next?

  24-04-2017 21:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  Seven teams remain when it comes to season 29 of “The Amazing Race,” and while the competition should be fierce as the battle rages on to get to the finish line first, the issues seem to stem more in the individual partnerships this time around.
  Each episode of the season thus far has seemed to showcase at least one team having it out with major issues or problems. Though the producers of the CBS show may have hoped for such a situation by casting all stranger and pairing them off in
  
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• ‘The Challenge’ Cast Includes Former WWE Star For MTV's Next Season

  24-04-2017 21:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  CM Punk is about to return to national TV, though it won’t be in a WWE ring or the UFC octagon. The former professional wrestler and current MMA fighter has joined the cast of MTV’s next season of “The Challenge.”
  “The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros” will debut Tuesday, May 16, featuring professional athletes and veterans of the hit reality-TV show. The athletes will go up against competitors that have already been victorious on the series, with the winner getting
  
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• Salmonella Recalls 2017: Frito-Lay, Hunt’s And More Pull Product Over Past Year

  24-04-2017 20:47 via ibtimes.com
  
  A salmonella scare involving popular jalapeno-flavored chips from Lay’s and Miss Vickie’s brands prompted a major recall on the behalf of snack maker Frito-Lay Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo.
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Frito-Lay’s voluntary recall Friday after certain snack foods posed a potential salmonella threat found in its seasoning.
  
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• EPA Data Website: Will It Still Be Available If Government Shuts Down?

  24-04-2017 20:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Environmental Protection Agency tweeted Monday morning to assure citizens of the United States the agency would not be taking down itsOpen Data site.
  The confusion stemmed from a notice that appeared on the site early Monday, warning the site would be shut down come Friday. The exact words, according to photos tweeted by many, read: “This site will be shut down Friday, April 28, 2017.”
  
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• Aaron Hernandez’s Family Prepares For Funeral In Star Athlete’s Hometown

  24-04-2017 20:15 via ibtimes.com
  
  Funeral services for Aaron Hernandez commenced Monday at the former NFL player's hometown of Bristol, Connecticut.
  Hernandez, 27, committed suicide Wednesday by hanging himself with a bed sheet from his prison cell window at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd.
  
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• Why The 2017 Golden State Warriors Are Better Than Last Year's 73-Win Team

  24-04-2017 20:06 via ibtimes.com
  
  A quick look at the 2017 Golden State Warriors’ resume would suggest that the team is not as good as it was a year ago. After adding Kevin Durant and getting rid of a few key players, Golden State won six fewer games in an arguably weaker Western Conference.
  Perhaps it was too much to ask for the Warriors to improve after setting a record with 73 regular-season victories and having the first-ever unanimous MVP. But a closer examination of the numbers suggests that Golden State is even bett
  
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• Is Instagram Down, Not Working? It's Not Just You, Twitter Freaking Out

  24-04-2017 20:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Photo-sharing app Instagram is apparently down, showing a "5xx Server Error" notice--and users are going crazy on Twitter for not being able to share their selfies. 
  The app’s site displayed a “Server Error” notice on Monday afternoon:
  
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• ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Season 7 Spoilers: Episode 12 Synopsis, Promo Video And Photos Released

  24-04-2017 19:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  On “Pretty Little Liars” Season 7, episode 12, the Liars will begin to play the “A” game but, it looks like each turn comes at a price that the ladies aren’t thrilled about paying.
  “Emily (Shay Mitchell) butts heads with a teenager who’s a new version of high school Ali (Sasha Pieterse),” the synopsis for “These Boots Were Made for Stalking” tease.
  
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• NES Classic Stock Sold Out? Best Buy Announced Limited Supply, eBay Prices Rising

  24-04-2017 19:42 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nintendo’s retro NES Classic console is on its way out, but if you’re still looking for a unit, eBay may be your best bet — albeit a pricey one. Best Buy was one of the last places to pick one up. The retailer announced on Twitter it would have a limited inventory of NES Classic units available Monday morning:
  
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• ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’ Review Roundup: Why Critics Say Marvel’s Latest Hits A Snag

  24-04-2017 19:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  We’re still a few days away from the release of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” but the reviews are starting to pour in. Following the surprise commercial and critical success of 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” fans and critics alike thought it would be difficult for director James Gunn to follow the film with another hit. 
  
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• Capital markets not a place for 2nd chances, OSC lawyers tell Drabinsky hearing

  24-04-2017 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Lawyers for Ontario's securities regulator said Monday in their closing statements that Garth Drabinsky, who defrauded investors of an estimated $500 million, should not be allowed to participate in the capital markets.
  
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• ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’ Star Masika Kalysha Denies Dating Tory Lanez After Coachella Outing

  24-04-2017 19:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  Although “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Masika Kalysha and rapper Tory Lanez were spotted looking cozy over the weekend, it seems like the reality star is not fond of rumors alleging that the two are dating. On Monday, Masika took to Twitter to seemingly slam rumors that the two are more than just friends.
  “The second u see someone together u gotta say they together. is that how y’all live? Every person u hang wit u get wit? Have fun relax,” she wrote.
  
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• ‘Outlander’ Star Caitriona Balfe Reveals ‘War Wounds’ From Season 3 Filming

  24-04-2017 19:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Outlander” Season 3 is currently filming in South Africa, but it isn’t all smooth sailing aboard the Artemis. Actress Caitriona Balfe revealed an injury she sustained on set on Twitter. However, it seems like the Claire Fraser actress is tough enough to handle it.
  
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• Bernie Sanders Net Worth: 10 Republican Senators Poorer Than The Vermont Socialist

  24-04-2017 19:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Bernie Sanders made waves last week when he pointed a finger at the extravagant indulgences of the ultra-wealthy in a tweet posted Thursday.
  “How many yachts do billionaires need? How many cars do they need? Give us a break. You can’t have it all,” the Vermont senator wrote.
  Read:  Bernie Sanders' Plans Include Fighting Trump And Revamping The Democratic Party
  
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• Pregnant Serena Williams Pens Emotional Letter To Her Unborn Baby On Fiancee Alexis Ohanian’s Birthday

  24-04-2017 18:51 via ibtimes.com
  
  Serena Williams’ baby isn’t here yet, but the tennis pro is fully in mommy-mode. She shared a beach-side bump photo along with a message for her unborn child on Monday that will tug at your heartstrings.
  
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• Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Relationship: John Oliver Reveals How Little We Know About Couple's Influence

  24-04-2017 18:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  In the highly debated issue of "who has the president's ear," the tug of war for President Donald Trump’s influence has appeared to lean toward son-in-law Jared Kushner and eldest daughter Ivanka Trump.
  
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• ‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Kailyn Lowry Shares Baby No. 3 Nursery Troubles On Twitter

  24-04-2017 18:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Teen Mom 2” star Kailyn Lowry updated fans with her latest baby struggles in preparation of her third child. The MTV star revealed that she hit a bump in the road when it comes to creating the perfect space for her baby.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court rejects GM appeal to block ignition switch lawsuits

  24-04-2017 18:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The United States Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from General Motors Co. seeking to block dozens of lawsuits over faulty ignition switches that could expose the company to billions of dollars in additional claims.
  
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• NASA’s Satellites Orbit Earth In Mesmerizing Loops To Observe The Planet’s Environment

  24-04-2017 18:08 via ibtimes.com
  
  Even when we see a satellite streaking across the night sky, it can be hard to comprehend how many objects are circling Earth. But thankfully NASA has captured the satellites in all their glory.
  
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• ‘Dancing With The Stars’ 2017: How The Season 24 Pairs Are Preparing For Week 6

  24-04-2017 18:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  The competition is winding down on “Dancing With the Stars,” meaning one pair is closer than ever to winning the mirror ball trophy. As more and more Season 24 duos are eliminated, it gets harder to predict who will be the last one left standing.
  
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• Radiohead Ant Species Named To Honor British Band For Its Conservation Efforts

  24-04-2017 17:50 via ibtimes.com
  
  A newly discovered ant species from Central and South America has been named by its discoverers in honor of the British band Radiohead. Sericomyrmex radioheadi is from the group of fungus-farming ants, which as the name suggests, farm fungus for food.
  
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• Kodak Black Jail Update: Rapper Still Could Face 8 Years Behind Bars After Second Hearing

  24-04-2017 17:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  Kodak Black will once again have to wait a few more days to learn his fate after prosecutors alleged the rapper violated terms of his house arrest. After the original hearing on April 19 didn’t end in time, Kodak was scheduled to appear in court on April 21.
  
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• Home Capital says founder Gerald Soloway to leave board, CFO to change role

  24-04-2017 17:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Home Capital Group Inc. said Monday that two people named in an Ontario Securities Commission action against the company will be moving out of their roles.
  
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• Confederate Monuments Removed: New Orleans Statues To Be Relocated

  24-04-2017 17:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  A Confederate monument in New Orleans will be relocated after it was disassembled Monday morning. The statue is one of four prominent Confederate monuments that will be removed from New Orleans' city center.
  Amid protests from some — and celebration from others — The Liberty Place monument, a large and historic obelisk located at one end of Iberville Street, was deconstructed by local authorities in the early morning hours, the Associated Press reported.
  
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• After 4 straight gains, Canadian wholesale trade ticks down to $58.9B in February

  24-04-2017 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Wholesale trade between Canadian businesses inched down by 0.2 per cent to $58.9 billion in February, a step back after four straight months of gains.
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors: Game 5 Prediction, Betting Odds, TV Channel

  24-04-2017 17:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks have traded victories in the first-round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, splitting the first four contests. Both teams are hoping to take a permanent series lead when they face off in Game 5 Monday night.
  Game 5 is the first of three playoff games on Monday’s schedule, and it will start at 7 p.m. EDT. NBA TV will have the broadcast.
  
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• ‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Spoilers: Katie Gloats Over Her New Position At Forrester

  24-04-2017 16:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  She has been blackmailing her enemy for a while to get what she wants. Now that she’s successfully gotten herself a position at Forrester, Katie will continue to relish the power she holds over Quinn’s life on the Monday, April 24 episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
  
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• Camila Cabello Is Working All Night To Finish Solo Album After Leaving Fifth Harmony

  24-04-2017 16:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  Since she left Fifth Harmony in December, Camila Cabello has been hard at work on her first solo album. The 20-year-old singer recently gave fans an update on her progress in creating new music.
  On Monday, Cabello made light of the countless hours she put in the studio by comparing herself to a Gremlin, a fictional creation from the “Gremlins” movie franchise. The singer shared a gif of a Gremlin looking overstimulated, as if it was on a caffeine high.
  
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• ‘Young And The Restless’ Spoilers: Billy And Kevin Each Receive Shocking News From Chloe

  24-04-2017 16:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  They had both been previously assured that neither one of them was Bella’s father, but Billy and Kevin will each be in for a shocking piece of news when Chloe sends them letters indicating the opposite may instead be true on the Monday, April 24 episode of “The Young and the Restless.”
  
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• How To Spend Tax Money: IRS Refunds Tips To Use It Wisely And Responsibly

  24-04-2017 16:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  This article originally appeared on the Motley Fool.
  Though it's too early to say what the typical refund will look like for the 2016 tax year, the average American last year received $2,860 back from the IRS. Getting a refund is actually a negative thing, as it means having lost out on more of your money up front. But if you  are  expecting an influx of cash, here's how you can put it to good use.
  
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• ‘Chicago Med’ Spoilers: Patti Murin Heads To Broadway; What Does That Mean For Will And Nina In Season 2?

  24-04-2017 15:59 via ibtimes.com
  
  Patti Murin is going places but her role in “Chicago Med” might soon come to an end. Murin was recently cast as Anna in Disney Theatrical Productions’ upcoming Broadway musical “Frozen.” She will star alongside Caissie Levy, who plays Elsa.
  
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• Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Game 4 Prediction, Betting Odds, Steve Kerr Update

  24-04-2017 15:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of sweeping their first round series in the 2017 NBA Playoffs, and they could advance to the conference semifinals without two of their most important pieces. Head coach Steve Kerr won’t be on the sidelines when the team visits the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 Monday night, and Kevin Durant might be inactive.
  Game 4 is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. EDT. TNT will have the TV coverage, and viewers can watch a free live stream online with 
  
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• Transaction declined: The sad saga of North Korea's ATMs

  24-04-2017 14:59 via cbc.ca
  
  New automated teller machines at Pyongyang's Sunan International Airport don't dispense North Korean currency. Employees of Ryugyong Commercial Bank blame Chinese sanctions.
  
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• Financial markets higher after French centrist Macron comes out on top

  24-04-2017 14:44 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. stocks joined a worldwide rally Monday morning after election results in France over the weekend raised expectations that the European Union and euro currency will remain intact.
  
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• Why the Canada Revenue Agency is using this simple tactic to get you to pay your taxes

  24-04-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canada Revenue Agency says it's begun using carefully crafted messages as a way of increasing the likelihood that people who owe taxes will pay up.
  
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• Taxpayers getting a 'nudge' from Canada Revenue Agency

  24-04-2017 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canada Revenue Agency says it's begun using carefully crafted messages as a way of increasing the likelihood that people who owe taxes will pay up.
  
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• Softwood lumber decision Tuesday is Trump's next chance to hammer Canada

  24-04-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Donald Trump's attack on Canada's softwood lumber industry last week was pretty vague. But this trade dispute is about to get very specific: the U.S. Department of Commerce will release its decision Tuesday on potentially damaging countervailing duties on Canadian imports.
  
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• Lexin Resources and the dark side of Alberta's downturn

  24-04-2017 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The story of Lexin Resources is a cautionary tale for Alberta. A small company, a big mess and questions about whether Albertans were put at risk.
  
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