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• Twitter urges all of its users to change passwords after computer glitch

  03-05-2018 22:33 via cbc.ca
  Twitter is urging its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some of them to be stored in plain text on its internal computer network.
  
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• Former VW CEO charged in U.S. over diesel emissions cheating

  03-05-2018 22:04 via cbc.ca
  Former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn was charged in federal court in Detroit with conspiring to mislead regulators about the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.
  
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• Former Volkswagen CEO charged in U.S. over diesel emissions cheating

  03-05-2018 22:04 via cbc.ca
  A federal grand jury in Detroit has indicted former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn on charges stemming from the company's diesel emissions cheating scandal in a plot that prosecutors allege reached the top of the world's largest automaker.
  
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• U.S.-China trade talks centre on rivalry over technology

  03-05-2018 19:29 via cbc.ca
  A high-powered U.S. delegation is in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials aimed at defusing trade tensions, though analysts say they appear unlikely to yield a breakthrough given the two sides' intensifying rivalry in strategic technologies, where China lags behind the U.S.
  
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• Shares in two major cannabis companies halted on TSX

  03-05-2018 18:48 via cbc.ca
  Shares in two of Canada's three largest cannabis companies were halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday.
  
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• Shares in 2 major cannabis companies halted on TSX over deal rumours

  03-05-2018 18:48 via cbc.ca
  Shares in two of Canada's three largest cannabis companies were halted on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday.
  
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• Tim Hortons' U.S. franchisee group to sue parent company

  03-05-2018 17:37 via cbc.ca
  A group of Tim Hortons U.S. franchisees said on Thursday it is suing parent company Restaurant Brands International, escalating growing tensions between the company and owners of its U.S. and Canadian coffee shops.
  
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• Tesla shares retreat after Musk shoots down analyst questions as 'not cool'

  03-05-2018 17:07 via cbc.ca
  Tesla's shares are tumbling Thursday after the electric vehicle maker posted a record first-quarter loss and its CEO got testy at times during a conference call.
  
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• Anna Kendrick Isn’t Making Fun Of Mom Vloggers In ‘A Simple Favor’

  03-05-2018 17:06 via ibtimes.com
  Anna Kendrick’s character in the upcoming thriller “A Simple Favor” is a mom vlogger, but the actress tells International Business Times she isn’t poking fun at the internet stars her character’s job is inspired by.
  
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• Apple Prevents Users From Downgrading To iOS 11.3 After Installing iOS 11.3.1

  03-05-2018 16:59 via ibtimes.com
  iPhone and iPad users who want to downgrade to iOS 11.3 after installing the latest iOS 11.3.1 update will no longer be able to do so. Apple has apparently stopped signing the older code, preventing users from downgrading to the older version of the iOS 11 mobile operating system. 
  
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• Google Assistant Now Works With More Than 5,000 Smart Home Devices

  03-05-2018 16:55 via ibtimes.com
  Google will be holding its annual I/O conference next week and it’s already giving its voice Assistant a big push just before the upcoming event. The company announced today that Google Assistant is now able to work with 5,000 smart home devices.
  
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• 'Young And The Restless' Spoilers: Kyle Makes A Power Play

  03-05-2018 16:37 via ibtimes.com
  He was hoping to go through with secret plans to hurt his family company's legacy but was thwarted at the last minute when his father was released from jail and able to reclaim his position as CEO. Now, desperate to find a way to get revenge on his father, Kyle will make a powerful move to hurt him on the Thursday, May 3 episode of "The Young and the Restless."
  
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• Rihanna Admits Ex-Boyfriend Drake Made Her Feel ‘Uncomfortable’ During MTV VMAs

  03-05-2018 16:30 via ibtimes.com
  Rihanna has plenty of things to be grateful for between her successful career and makeup company. However, the “Love on the Brain” singer would rather forget the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, where she was honored with the coveted Vanguard award.
  While Rihanna was happy to receive the prestigious honor, she admitted her boyfriend at the time, Drake, made the moment “uncomfortable.”
  
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• Facebook's CFO Just Explained Why Twitter And Snap Don't Stand A Chance

  03-05-2018 16:26 via ibtimes.com
  Both Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Snap (NYSE:SNAP) love to talk about how they're improving the return on investment for marketers with their ad products. Twitter, for example, pointed to its lower cost-per-engagement (down 28%) and increased engagement (up 69%) as an indication of improving return on investment. Snap saw an even more exaggerated dynamic in the fourth quarter, when its average Snap Ad price declined 70% but impressions grew 575%.
  
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• Canada's trade deficit surges to record $4.1B in March

  03-05-2018 16:09 via cbc.ca
  Canada's trade deficit ballooned to a record $4.1 billion in March as an import surge in consumer goods, cars and car parts far outweighed Canadian exports.
  
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• Lab Testing Zodiac Killer DNA Renews Hope Of Solving Case

  03-05-2018 16:08 via ibtimes.com
  Just a week after police made a long-overdue arrest in the Golden State Killer case, police in Vallejo, California, are trying to use the same method to finally crack the case of the Zodiac Killer. Vallejo police sent old Zodiac DNA to a lab for testing in hopes of finally solving one of America’s most famous unsolved mysteries,the Sacramento Bee reported.
  
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• Cavaliers vs. Raptors Game 2: Early Start Time, Prediction, TV Channel For 2018 Playoffs

  03-05-2018 16:04 via ibtimes.com
  At 6 p.m. EDT Thursday night inside of Air Canada Centre, the Toronto Raptors’ season will be on the line. No, it’s not an elimination game, and a loss would only give the Raptors a 2-0 series deficit to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it’d be hard to define Game 2 as anything less than a “must-win.”
  
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• Kilopower: NASA's Space Nuclear Reactor Successfully Clears Early Tests

  03-05-2018 15:33 via ibtimes.com
  NASA has successfully demonstrated the working of its Kilopower Nuclear Fission Reactor — a system designed to power bases on moon, Mars, and beyond and make deep-space exploration a reality.
  The tests, dubbed Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology (KRUSTY) experiment, were conducted at National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Nevada facility over last five months. Though the tech is still a prototype, it worked as the agency expected and generated electricity with fiss
  
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• National Day Of Prayer Livestream 2018: When, Where To Watch Main Event

  03-05-2018 15:12 via ibtimes.com
  The National Day of Prayer is marked every year on the first Thursday of May, aimed at bringing people of all faiths together to pray. On this day, millions of people gather in churches, local businesses, the steps of city halls, in schools, and neighborhoods in unity.
  This is the 67th observance since the day was first commemorated in 1952 by President Harry Truman. It is the 30th annual observance since President Ronald Reagan signed the amended law. 
  
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• Bombardier sells Downsview location to pension fund for $635M

  03-05-2018 14:59 via cbc.ca
  Bombardier Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Downsview property in Toronto for $635 million to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board.
  
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• 'Days of Our Lives' Spoilers: Lucas Fights Temptation Over Chloe's Disappearance

  03-05-2018 14:58 via ibtimes.com
  He thought they were going to finally have their chance at love together, but Chloe has since disappeared and headed to Mexico for a job offer she said she had turned down. Now, as he tries to figure out what caused her sudden and surprising change of heart, Lucas will be tempted to once again fall off the wagon on the Thursday, May 3 episode of "Days of Our Lives."
  
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• Peanut Allergy Symptoms: New Blood Test Cost-Efficient, Highly Accurate

  03-05-2018 14:56 via ibtimes.com
  A new blood test has been developed to easily identify peanut allergies in a more cost-efficient manner than other methods, scientists said. The new test is known as the Mast Activation Test.
  
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• ‘The Flash’: Cisco Assembles Council Of Harrisons In Season 4, Episode 21

  03-05-2018 14:41 via ibtimes.com
  Cisco tries to lift Harry’s spirits by introducing him to the Council of Harrisons in next week’s episode of “The Flash.”
  
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• ‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ EP Thinks Constantine Is ‘Too Cool’ For The Waverider

  03-05-2018 14:26 via ibtimes.com
  Though Matt Ryan is joining “Legends of Tomorrow” as a series regular for Season 4, fans may not see his character John Constantine settle on the Waverider.
  In an interview with TVLine, executive producer Phil Klemmer admitted that he isn’t sure yet whether Constantine will be staying on the timeship with the rest of the Legends next season.
  
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• Meghan Markle May Style Hair In Trademark 'Messy Bun' At Royal Wedding

  03-05-2018 14:23 via ibtimes.com
  Meghan Markle may style her hair in a messy bun on her big day.
  The "Suits" actress has been seen in different occasion styling her locks in a messy bun. According to a hairdresser, it would not be surprising if Markle would use the same hairstyle at the royal wedding.
  
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• How Kendall Jenner Is Showing Support For Kanye West Amid Twitter Firestorm

  03-05-2018 14:20 via ibtimes.com
  The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” stars are a united group. Even after Kim Kardashian’s husband Kanye West became the subject of criticisms because of his controversial tweets and comments about President Donald Trump and slavery, among many other things, they are still backing him up.
  Kendall, in particular, highlighted one of West’s tweets and captioned it with “yup.”
  
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• World Press Freedom Day 2018: 10 Quotes To Celebrate Free Speech

  03-05-2018 14:16 via ibtimes.com
  World Press Freedom Day is marked on May 3 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and free speech. The day was proclaimed by the U.N. General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference.
  "On World Press Freedom Day 2018, I call on governments to strengthen press freedom, and to protect journalists. Promoting a free press is standing up for our right to truth," António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general said.
  
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• Samsung Explains Universal Guide AI Program For Smart TVs

  03-05-2018 14:13 via ibtimes.com
  Samsung Electronics knows how hard it is to look for content available on TV these days. So the South Korean tech giant has introduced a new AI system for its smart TVs that helps users find or discover content that matches their preference. 
  
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• Microbes In Toxic Lakes Could Help Find Signs Of Ancient Martian Life

  03-05-2018 14:13 via ibtimes.com
  As scientists continue their work to find signs of ancient life on Mars, a group of researchers discovered microbes thriving in one of the harshest places on Earth — a toxic lake in Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano. The discovery could help the group understand more about Martian environments that might have supported life in the planet’s distant past.
  
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• How Windsor Is Preparing For Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Royal Wedding

  03-05-2018 14:13 via ibtimes.com
  Windsor is busy preparing for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding on May 19.
  According to the Daily Mail, a media platform is already being built outside the chapel grounds. A photo of the stage was also uploaded online via the publication. The grass on the Long Walk is already being cut and signs at the Great Western Railway are also being put up.
  
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• Rafael Nadal: Federer, Djokovic And My Era’s Dominance Unlikely To Be Emulated

  03-05-2018 13:59 via ibtimes.com
  Rafael Nadal praised the younger generation of tennis players coming through on the ATP Tour and believes they have the level of reaching the top of the game in the future. But the world number one is unsure if they can emulate the big three’s — Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic — domination of tennis over the last decade and a half.
  
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• Meghan Markle’s Age Makes Her ‘Perfect Bride’ For Prince Harry, Says Expert

  03-05-2018 13:39 via ibtimes.com
  Meghan Markle’s age of 36 may be crucial in ensuring that her marriage to Prince Harry would last.
  
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• National Day Of Prayer Bible Verses 2018: Scripture Readings To Share

  03-05-2018 13:28 via ibtimes.com
  Today is National Day of Prayer, an observance held annually in the country when people of all faiths come together to pray. The day, marked on the first Thursday of May, was established in 1952 by President Harry Truman.
  This year's theme is "Pray for America - UNITY" — based upon Ephesians 4:3 that says: "Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
  
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• UFC 224: Kelvin Gastelum Still Has Tyron Woodley Rematch In Sight

  03-05-2018 13:24 via ibtimes.com
  Kelvin Gastelum still plans on having a rematch with current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley ahead of his pivotal UFC 224 clash with Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro.
  Gastelum (14-3-1) started his UFC career as a 170-pounder but notably had problems making the weight limit as he missed weight twice in his seven welterweight fights.
  
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• Why Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Guest List Was Cut Down By 200

  03-05-2018 13:03 via ibtimes.com
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle trimmed down their guest list for their May 19 wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
  
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• J.K. Rowling Makes Another Apology For Killing Off Beloved ‘Harry Potter’ Character

  03-05-2018 13:00 via ibtimes.com
  It wasn’t easy for J.K. Rowling to kill off beloved characters in the “Harry Potter” books, but sacrifices had to be made in order to defeat Lord Voldemort.
  
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• Google Making Social Games Through New Area 120 Startup Called 'Arcade'

  03-05-2018 12:59 via ibtimes.com
  Google is said to be secretly building a social-gaming startup that will be called “Arcade.” The new startup is allegedly part of Google’s Area 120 and it will be led by 21-year-old Michael Sayman.
  
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• Meghan Markle Called ‘Powerful Style Influencer,’ But Princess Diana Is The ‘Icon’

  03-05-2018 12:55 via ibtimes.com
  Meghan Markle has been dubbed as a powerful style influencer, but she is not yet considered a royal fashion icon like Princess Diana.
  A new report from Lyst, a global fashion search platform, revealed which female member of the royal family has had an influence on consumer habits. For instance, the Queen Mother is credited with reviving dwindling sales in parasols. Queen Alexander is known for setting the Swan Bill corset trend.
  
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• ‘The Hills’ Star Doug Reinhardt Beaten By Drunk Wife Natalie Sutton

  03-05-2018 12:50 via ibtimes.com
  Doug Reinhardt’s wife Natalie Sutton was recently arrested after she gave the “The Hills” alum a beating. Reinhardt reportedly called police after obtaining injuries from the incident, which happened while he was still recovering from a serious knee operation.
  
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• Nintendo's New President Plans To Create More Smartphone Games

  03-05-2018 12:48 via ibtimes.com
  Nintendo’s new president, Shuntaro Furukawa, says that he plans on expanding the company’s presence in the mobile market. Furukawa believes that Nintendo could turn its smartphone game operations into a 100 billion yen business.
  
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• Why big car companies aren't making many small cars anymore

  03-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Auto sales figures for April confirmed a trend that's been years in the making: consumers are losing interest in small cars, and so are some of the companies that make them.
  
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• The death of the small car? Automakers pivot toward trucks and SUVs

  03-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Auto sales figures for April confirmed a trend that's been years in the making: consumers are losing interest in small cars, and so are some of the companies that make them.
  
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• Gas prices spike and we keep lining up at the pump

  03-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Gas prices keep climbing across the country, yet Canadians show no sign of slowing down how much gas and diesel they pour into their cars and trucks. Petro-Canada recorded record fuel sales in 2017 and vehicle sales hit a record, with people buying larger SUVs and trucks.
  
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• Gas prices spike and Canadians keep filling up

  03-05-2018 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Gas prices keep climbing across the country, yet Canadians show no sign of slowing down how much gas and diesel they pour into their cars and trucks. Petro-Canada recorded record fuel sales in 2017 and vehicle sales hit a record, with people buying larger SUVs and trucks.
  
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• Air Canada and WestJet make low-priced 'secret fares' available through Hopper app

  03-05-2018 04:00 via cbc.ca
  Canada's two largest airlines are using an airfare prediction app to unload some of their seats via "secret fares" at discounts of up to 35 per cent.
  
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• Amazon's creation of 3,000 well-paid jobs could simply displace 3,000 other people

  03-05-2018 03:15 via cbc.ca
  The debate over housing in Vancouver is so heated that what would have been considered a great news story years ago is now another worrying sign for affordability, according to some commenting on Amazon's decision to expand in the city.
  
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• Amazon coming to Vancouver reminds everyone affordability is a 2-way street

  03-05-2018 03:15 via cbc.ca
  So all-encompassing is the debate over housing in Vancouver that what would be considered a great news story years ago is now another worrying sign.
  
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• A Better Fixed-Income Alternative ETF for Today’s Rising Rates

  03-05-2018 00:27 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com.
  
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• Tennis umpire says he was fired for discrimination complaint

  03-05-2018 00:20 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  A former black tennis umpire says in a lawsuit that he was forced out of the sport because he complained about racial discrimination.
  
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• Tesla hit with $2B patent lawsuit over electric semi truck

  03-05-2018 00:01 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  The complaint alleges that features of the Tesla Semi were copied.
  
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