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• Canada: Ontario to pay guaranteed incomes to the poor

  24-04-2017 23:53
  
  Ontario has launched a pilot program to provide a guaranteed basic income to a few thousand people to test its effects on recipients and public finances, the Canadian province announced Monday.Provincial Premier Kathleen Wynne said the program would provide a "basic income" for three years to 4,000 people living under the poverty line.
  
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• With execs in hot seat, Wells Fargo gets OK for bankruptcy plan

  24-04-2017 23:49
  
  Retail banking giant Wells Fargo has fixed problems in its 2015 bankruptcy plan and will now be allowed to open new international branches, US banking regulators said Monday.A Treasury Department agency found this month found the bank's board as early as 2005 had received "regular" reports that employee firings and internal ethics complaints were related to unethical sales practices.Monday's announcement reversed an action taken by the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporat
  
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• Comcast knows you’ll pay anything for good Wi-Fi

  24-04-2017 23:44
  
  A new survey commissioned by Comcast has ranked apartment-dweller's need for good internet, relative to other niceties like basic hygiene. The conclusion seems to be that good Wi-Fi and high-speed internet are viewed as being the most critical.Comcast probably commissioned this survey to show how relevant its brand is to millennials or something, but the only actual truth to be found is this: Comcast knows that you will put up with basically anything to get good internet, so it's going to squeez
  
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• Seagate DJI Fly Drive brings 2TB and a drone-friendly microSD slot

  24-04-2017 23:40
  In early January, Seagate and DJI announced a new partnership between the two companies that would result in storage solutions for drone operators. Today we’re seeing the first of those products, the new joint-branded Seagate DJI Fly Drive, a portable storage drive with a microSD card slot. The drive is available in capacities up to 2TB, and most notably it … Continue reading
  
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• DJI's first FPV goggles are here — and they will control your drone, too

  24-04-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drone giant DJI launched its first pair of first-person view goggles, which allow you to turn the camera with your head. DJI Goggles are compatible with several drones and your video game console, too.
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• DJI Goggles let you control your drone and camera with a turn of the head

  24-04-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drone giant DJI launched its first pair of first-person view goggles, which allow you to turn the camera with your head. DJI Goggles are compatible with several drones and your video game console, too.
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• Former Haiti coup leader admits drug-money laundering charge

  24-04-2017 23:34
  
  A former Haitian coup leader who was elected to be a senator pleaded guilty in the US on Monday to conspiring to launder drug money, American officials said.Guy Philippe, a 49-year-old former senior police officer accused of taking bribes from drug traffickers, entered the plea in court in Miami, where he has been held since his arrest and extradition from Haiti in January.
  
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• Watch Emma Watson and Tom Hanks discuss The Circle

  24-04-2017 23:33
  The film The Circle actors Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and Patton Oswalt sat down for a chat today live on Twitter. Right this minute we’ve got a recap of that chat, including the full chat as re-posted to Twitter through Periscope. This film is essentially about a single company that represents such tech titans as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, … Continue reading
  
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• Haiti leader pleads guilty to money laundering in drug case

  24-04-2017 23:26
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A former Haitian coup leader and recently elected senator in that country pleaded guilty Monday to a U.S. drug money-laundering charge under a deal that should allow him to avoid a potential sentence of life in prison for cocaine trafficking.
  
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• US blasts 'unconscionable' Taliban attack in Afghanistan

  24-04-2017 23:25
  
  The US State Department on Monday described last week's Taliban attack in northern Afghanistan as "unconscionable," but stressed America has no intention of giving up on the country despite more than 15 years of brutal war.State Department spokesman Mark Toner said more than 100 Afghan soldiers were killed and more than 60 others were wounded in Friday's attack on an army base outside the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif."This in no way should convey to the Taliban or anyone else in the region th
  
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• Are you an Apple fan? Score $350 off latest-edition MacBook for a limited time

  24-04-2017 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Right now, you can score $350 off the latest edition of the 12-Inch Apple MacBook on Best Buy, but for a limited time only. It features a 12-inch Retina display, sixth-generation Intel Core M3 processor, and 8GB of memory.
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• Pulse-Pounding Video Shows Girl Falling Out of Church Bus

  24-04-2017 23:18
  
  The 4-year-old suffered a broken jaw and is the process of recovering.
  
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• Obama makes no mention of Trump in first major post-presidential appearance

  24-04-2017 23:17
  
  By Chris KenningCHICAGO (Reuters) - Barack Obama, making his first major appearance since leaving the White House, made no mention on Monday of his successor, Donald Trump, but urged young people to get more involved in their communities at a time of stark political divides.“What’s been going on since I’ve been gone?” joked the former Democratic president as he moderated an event at the University of Chicago in the city where he began his political career and which will b
  
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• US Supreme Court opts to leave CIA 'torture report' secret

  24-04-2017 23:16
  
  The US Supreme Court on Monday turned back an appeal by rights groups seeking to make public a damning report on the CIA's post-September 11 torture program, ensuring it will remain secret.The court rebuffed arguments from the American Civil Liberties Union that the highly classified report, compiled in 2014 by the Senate Intelligence Committee, should be released based on US government transparency rules."We are disappointed by this major setback for government transparency and accountability.
  
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• Chelsea Clinton Responds To SNL Cast Member’s Joke

  24-04-2017 23:16
  
  Chelsea Clinton responded to a joke made by ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Vanessa Bayer at the expense of former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
  
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• You can still get an NES Classic Edition, but it’ll cost you

  24-04-2017 23:13
  Earlier today, the hard-to-find NES Classic Edition was briefly available at Best Buy. As is usually the case with the NES Classic Edition, it sold out quickly, but there’s one big difference this time around: this could very well be the final restock Best Buy gets. We might see other retailers get more consoles sometime this week, but once April … Continue reading
  
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• Would you quit booze or chocolate for a month to dump paper mail forever?

  24-04-2017 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A survey for digital document company Inlet shows consumers are transitioning from paper to digital bills and records. Some people would abstain from chocolate or alcohol for a month to eliminate all paper mail.
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• Up in Smoke: Marijuana activists cuffed after lighting up at U.S. Capitol

  24-04-2017 23:00
  
  Two dozen red-hatted protesters gathered on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Monday to call for easing federal marijuana laws, but police snuffed out the party by arresting four of them after they lit up joints.The activists, who carried marijuana-leaf flags and a sign saying "Let DC Tax and Regulate Marijuana," were calling for coast-to-coast legalization of the recreational use of marijuana and protections for those who use cannabis for medical reasons.The protest included the recitation of
  
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• ‘The Jackbox Party Pack 4’ will bring the return of fan favorite ‘Fibbage’

  24-04-2017 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is coming later this year, and it will bring the return of fan-favorite game Fibbage, along with several other currently unannounced games. The third bundle recently hit the Nintendo Switch.
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• Former Haiti coup leader pleads guilty in U.S. drug case

  24-04-2017 22:57
  
  The leader of a 2004 coup that toppled Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide pleaded guilty on Monday to a money laundering charge related to an international drug trafficking scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice said.Guy Philippe, 49, admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering stemming from his receipt of cash payments tied to narcotics sales in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Justice Department said.Prosecutors said Philippe, a former high-ranking official in the H
  
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• Sennheiser Ambeo headset with 3D audio recording will include Apogee tech

  24-04-2017 22:55
  During CES 2017, Sennheiser took the wraps off a unique pair of earbuds that feature microphones built into the ear pieces for binaural audio recording. While binaural audio is nothing new, the ability to record it has largely been limited in the consumer world. Sennheiser’s Ambeo Smart Headset aims to change that by making so-called ‘3D audio’ (binaural) recording as … Continue reading
  
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• T-Mobile keeps growing like crazy

  24-04-2017 22:53
  
  T-Mobile's results for the first three months of 2017 are out, and it's good news for anyone wearing a magenta onesie. The company is once again the industry leader for customers added and net revenue, while total income was up by nearly 50%. Coming just after T-Mobile bought up new spectrum nation-wide for a great deal, it means T-Mobile's in a stellar place to challenge Verizon and AT&T.Financially, T-Mobile had a great quarter. Total revenue and service revenue were at $9.6 billion and $7
  
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• 3D-printed zoetrope spins to create a stunning moving picture

  24-04-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Created by renowned British artist Mat Collishaw, this stunning 3D-printed zoetrope is made up of a three-dimensional model which gives the illusion of movement when it's spun at 60 rpm.
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• 3D-printed zoetrope gives 19th-century tech a 21st-century spin

  24-04-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Created by renowned British artist Mat Collishaw, this stunning 3D-printed zoetrope is made up of a three-dimensional model which gives the illusion of movement when it's spun at 60 rpm.
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• Vizio's 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV provides immersive viewing experience for only $900

  24-04-2017 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This Vizio 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV regularly retails for $1,100 but is currently discounted to $900 on Dell, providing a $200 (18 percent discount). Enjoy an intuitive smart TV with Google Chromecast.
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• Obama returns to the public stage and more: April 24 in photos

  24-04-2017 22:22
  
  Former President Barack Obama hosts a conversation on civic engagement and community organizing, Monday, April 24, 2017, at the University of Chicago in Chicago; President Donald Trump, accompanied by his daughter Ivanka Trump, talks via video conference with International Space Station Commander Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer on the Space Station from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington; and, An attendee smokes a marijuana cigarette, during a rally to support the legalization of ma
  
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• Get $200 off this stunning VIZIO 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV for a limited time

  24-04-2017 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This Vizio 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV regularly retails for $1,100 but is currently discounted to $900 on Dell, providing a $200 (18 percent discount). Enjoy an intuitive smart TV with Google Chromecast.
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• Russia flies multiple bomber missions near Alaska: Pentagon

  24-04-2017 22:20
  
  Russian warplanes last week flew a series of missions near Alaska, prompting the North American air defense agency to scramble US and Canadian jets, officials said Monday.The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the Pentagon said Tu-95 Bear bombers were spotted in international air space on three occasions -- twice near the Aleutian Islands and once near mainland Alaska and Canada.The bomber missions occurred April 17, 18 and 20, and on two occasions NORAD launched fighters to co
  
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• The Latest: Mistrial declared for 4 in Cliven Bundy standoff

  24-04-2017 22:13
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the trial of six men charged in an armed standoff with federal agents (all times local):
  
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• Sony Xperia XA1 arrives in the U.S. on May 1 but preorders start now

  24-04-2017 21:55
  The Sony Xperia XA1 will be available in the United States starting on May 1, but ahead of that launch date comes preorders through a couple online retailers. The Xperia XA1 will be offered in a few colors — white, black, pink and gold — and will be sold unlocked for use at any supported carrier. This handset features an … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S8 out-pre-sells its predecessor

  24-04-2017 21:54
  If there was any worry that the issues surrounding the Galaxy Note 7 would hurt Galaxy S8 sales, it can probably be laid to rest. Samsung delivered an update on Galaxy S8 pre-order numbers today, and though we don’t get a specific number, we do get a general idea of how well Samsung’s latest flagship did before launching last week. … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone 8 release date delay tipped amid leaked images

  24-04-2017 21:51
  A delay in the release date for iPhone 8 (or iPhone X, iPhone Edition), has been tipped this week by analysts. While the reveal date for an Apple Event hasn’t been pinpointed yet, it’s expected that it’ll appear somewhere in early September. The delayed iPhone would also be the OLED model, one of three devices that’d be presented at the … Continue reading
  
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• Pentagon chief warns of 'tough year' for Afghanistan

  24-04-2017 21:49
  
  US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned of "another tough year" in Afghanistan as he arrived on an unannounced visit Monday, hours after his Afghan counterpart resigned over a deadly Taliban attack that triggered anger and left the embattled army in disarray.Paying his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, Mattis met with President Ashraf Ghani and other officials and US military commanders."We're under no illusions about the challenges associated with this mission," he said at a press co
  
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• No headphone jack? No problem with the $29 Skullcandy Ink'd wireless earbuds

  24-04-2017 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bluetooth in-ear headphones are quickly becoming must-have accessories for mobile devices. If you're shopping for a good pair, look no further than the Skullcandy Ink'd wireless earbuds, which are now on sale for as low as $29.
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• Ditch the cable with Skullcandy’s Ink’d wireless earbuds, now as low as $27

  24-04-2017 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bluetooth in-ear headphones are quickly becoming must-have accessories for mobile devices. If you're shopping for a good pair, look no further than the Skullcandy Ink'd wireless earbuds, which are now on sale for as low as $29.
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• AMD’s new Radeon Pro Duo claims double the performance of a Titan X

  24-04-2017 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD announced a new Radeon Pro Duo that has a lower TDP than its predecessor, but not quite as much raw power. It is targeting the professional sector and claims to trounce the Titan X in certain tests.
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• Pres. Trump's Threat to Congress Fails

  24-04-2017 21:40
  
  President Trump lost his first fight over health care and Monday night he appeared to back off threats to force Democrats and Republicans to pay for the border wall. Fmr. GOP Congressman David Jolly and MNSBC's Joy Reid join Lawrence O'Donnell.
  
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• Closed parks, furloughs, 'Green Eggs': A look at shutdowns

  24-04-2017 21:40
  
  Disputes over spending and health care in a divided Washington have triggered shutdowns of the federal government in recent years. Republicans now control the White House and Congress, and if lawmakers and President Donald Trump fail to agree on a spending bill by midnight Friday, a shutdown of an all-GOP government would occur for the first time in modern history.
  
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• Watch the 2017 Honda Civic Type R Set a New FWD Nurburgring Lap Record

  24-04-2017 21:37
  
  With a 7:43.80 lap time, the 306-horsepower turbocharged Type R snatches front-drive victory from the hottest VW GTI.
  
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• State Department Gets New Spokesperson From ‘Fox and Friends’

  24-04-2017 21:34
  
  Out with the old, in with the president’s favorite cable programming.
  
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• Keep your login information under lock and key with best password managers

  24-04-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The internet is a scary place, especially if you don't have a proper passcode manager. Here's a quick guide to password manager apps: What they do, how they protect, and good ones to choose.
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• Donald Trump may be willing to shut down the government over his wall with Mexico

  24-04-2017 21:32
  
  Donald Trump has demanded congress provide funds to build his controversial border wall with Mexico - apparently willing to threaten Democrats even if he risks a government shutdown.Mr Trump is also seeking to persuade Democrats to fund the border wall, while avoiding a looming shutdown of the federal government.
  
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• At least global warming may get Americans off the couch more

  24-04-2017 21:30
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming's milder winters will likely nudge Americans off the couch more in the future, a rare, small benefit of climate change, a new study finds.
  
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• Cop Apprehends 2 Pygmy Goats Caught Wreaking Havoc and Eating Cat Food in Garage

  24-04-2017 21:29
  
  Sgt. Daniel Fitzpatrick was able to lure them into his patrol car using cat leashes, but he wasn't sure what to do with them next.
  
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• Picture perfect! How to get the best out of the Huawei P10’s amazing camera

  24-04-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus are two of our favorite camera phones, and once you know how to get around the app, you'll be amazed by the pictures they can capture. Here's our guide to getting the best out of these phones.
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• ‘Outlast 2’ review

  24-04-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When a game only does one thing, it had better do that thing extremely well. When it comes to making you feel helpless and alone, Outlast 2 is that game.
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• Need some help redecorating? Pinterest just released its top 20 trends of 2017

  24-04-2017 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're in need of a bit of, shall we say, inspiration for your decorations, then head on over to Pinterest's Home Work Report of 2017 and check out what Pinners across the world are making trendy this year.
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• ‘Flinthook’ review

  24-04-2017 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ‘Flinthook’ is nostalgia done right and a masterclass in retro-styled 2D platforming, but its tightly balanced gameplay is at odds with its roguelike structure.
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• Xbox One S vs. PlayStation 4 ‘Slim’: Which mid-generation console upgrade is worth your money?

  24-04-2017 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's new Xbox One S and Sony's PlayStation 4 "Slim" have bucked the generational gaming console trend. With newer, more powerful systems on the horizon, it bears asking: Which of these stopgaps is worth spending your paycheck on?
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• SlingStudio is a wireless production system for multi-camera broadcasting

  24-04-2017 21:05
  Dish Network’s Sling Media has unveiled its new SlingStudio, something it says is the first ever portable and wireless production system of its kind. With this device, broadcasters and producers — both professional and hobbyist — are able to manage up to ten connected cameras or smartphones. The system monitors and can edit up to four high-definition video inputs at … Continue reading
  
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