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During Friday's press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Donald Trump repeated the big idea about trade that has been floating around his White House lately.

Trump told Merkel and the press that Germany had gotten the better end of the stick in trade deals with the US in the past and that he was looking to rectify that situation.

"The negotiators for Germany have done a far better job than the negotiators for the United States," he said. Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service said on Friday a laptop was stolen from an agent's car in New York City but that such agency-issued computers contain multiple layers of security and are not permitted to contain classified information.

The agency said in a statement that it was withholding additional comment while an investigation continues.

ABC News, citing law enforcement sources, said the laptop contained floor plans for Trump Tower,... Читать дальше...

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RadioShack, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time last week, is closing 552 of its stores. 

The closures will affect 36% of the chain's stores.

A court filing listed the locations that are set to close. These stores have the "lowest sales velocity and highest rent," according to the court filing.

The company said it will "continue to evaluate" the fate of its remaining 1,000 stores.

The closures will occur in two waves, with 187 closing... Читать дальше...

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While a great leader will challenge you to become your best, a toxic boss will drain your mental strength.

As a therapist, I've had many clients enter my office saying things like, "My boss is a bully. I might have to quit my job," and "I used to like my job. But under new leadership, it's intolerable. I'm not sure how much longer I can do this."

In a rural area, it's common to see several people working for the same boss. Of course, none of them know their... Читать дальше...

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Athens (AFP) - Investigators suspect a Greek far-left group -- known as the Conspiracy of Fire Nuclei -- was behind a letter bomb that wounded an IMF secretary in Paris on Thursday, the same day the group claimed responsibility for an explosive device found in Berlin.

The following is a factfile on the background and activities of the elusive outfit, which is known for its letter bombs.

Who are they?

Police say they are militant youths... Читать дальше...

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Stocks closed flat on a relatively quiet day for markets.

All three major indices were little changed at the end of Friday.

First up, the scoreboard:

• The Dow: 20,914.62, -19.93, (-0.10%)
• S&P 500: 2,378.25, -3.13, (-0.13%)
• Nasdaq: 5,901.00, +0.24, (+0.00%)
• US 10-year yield: 2.501%, -0.023
• WTI Crude oil: $48.73, -0.01, (-0.04%)

1. Consumer confidence jumped more than expected in March, according... Читать дальше...

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Seton Hall suffered what can only be described as a meltdown on Friday to lose to Arkansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

With just under a minute remaining, Arkansas took a 72-71 lead over Seton Hall. Seton Hall missed a shot on the other end, but collected their own rebound with 40 seconds to play, setting up a chance to re-take the lead.

However, while running a pick-and-roll, junior guard Khadeen Carrington was called for a travel in a poorly executed play. Читать дальше...

Fox News host Shepard Smith said on Friday afternoon that the network's news division was unable to confirm a report from an analyst who said earlier this week President Barack Obama sought help from British intelligence to spy on then-candidate Donald Trump.

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UCLA guard Lonzo Ball is considered one of the top NBA prospects in college basketball and a likely top-three draft pick come June.

The 19-year-old Ball possesses a blend of springy athleticism, height (6-foot-6), court vision, and deep-range shooting that makes him an appealing guard at the next level.

However, one aspect of his game gives the NBA world pause about his potential success in the big leagues: his shooting mechanics.

Part of Ball's uniqueness is his quirky release ... Читать дальше...

During his press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Trump was asked about his apparent disdain for the news media.

Redheads are a special breed. They make up a tiny percentage of the total world population. But, the reasons they're so special are based in the science of redheads.

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ESPN analyst Dan Dakich went all in on former Indiana University head coach Bob Knight over some of his recent actions and comments.

Dakich played under Knight at Indiana in the early 1980s and later was an assistant coach for the Hall of Famer for 12 seasons. 

On Thursday, just as the NCAA Tournament was starting, Indiana fired their most recent head coach, Tom Crean. Dakich took that move as an opportunity to take a shot at Knight, noting that... Читать дальше...

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacted with a look of incredulity Friday when President Donald Trump suggested the pair had "something in common" over his claims that the Obama administration conducted wiretapping against him during the presidential campaign.

Trump was questioned about his claims that the Obama administration had monitored Trump Tower communications during the election.

A reporter asked Trump's assessment of the claim in the wake... Читать дальше...

Asked about claims that British intelligence assisted the Obama administration in wiretapping Trump Tower, President Trump told German Chancellor Angela Merkel, "at least we have something in common, perhaps." Following is a transcript of the video.

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Irish prime minister Enda Kenny made his annual visit to the White House on St. Patrick's Day, saying during his remarks that the celebration stems from an immigrant.

“It’s fitting that we gather here each year to celebrate St. Patrick and his legacy,” Kenny said, while standing next to President Trump.  “He, too, of course, was an immigrant." 

Kenny met with Trump as part of an annual tradition of Irish leaders visiting the US on St. Patrick's Day, which has... Читать дальше...

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Every language has its own quirky sayings.

A lot of these idioms make absolutely no sense when translated into English.

The infographic below, created by Citybase Apartments, highlights 21 of these sayings.

For example, in Spanish, giving pumpkins to someone means rejecting that person. 

If the Finnish tell you that you let a frog out of your mouth, that means you said the wrong thing.

Keep scrolling for more funny phrases from around the world. Читать дальше...

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Robo advisors are increasingly growing in popularity, and these automated services are threatening to take huge amounts of business away from traditional financial advisors.

Multiple different segments of the investing public have already taken advantage of robo advisors for a variety of reasons. Many traditional financial advisors have decided to work cooperatively with robo advisors rather than try to compete with them directly, and this strategy has helped streamline the process and reduce costs. Читать дальше...

On Friday, International Airlines Group (IAG) launched a new airline called LEVEL.

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The INSIDER Summary:

• Queen Elizabeth II will turn 91 in April 2017.
• A new report in The Guardian reveals that there's an intricate plan in place for when the Queen dies. 
• The press will launch their pre-planned coverage of her death, radio stations will start playing sadder music, Big Ben will be muffled — and the queen's son will assume the throne in the midst of the mourning.

The Queen of England is quickly approaching her 91st birthday ... Читать дальше...

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In the opening minute of Friday's session, one trader dumped 9.24 million shares of Apple stock in a single block trade. At $141 a share, that's worth about $1.3 billion. No one has claimed the trade as of yet.

On most days this would seem unusual, but not on quadruple witching day. On the third Friday of March, June, September, and December index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures all expire.

On these days volume is unusually high as traders offset... Читать дальше...

Amazon

As Amazon and Netflix battle over which company makes the best original streaming shows, one big difference is in their respective processes for making them.

While Netflix has totally abandoned the traditional TV "pilot" system, and commissions full seasons of shows at once, Amazon has a "pilot season" where the company lets Prime members give feedback on which shows they want full seasons of.

Amazon's spring pilot season debuted March 17th. The pilots range from a superhero comedy set in Las Vegas... Читать дальше...

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President Donald Trump, confronted about his explosive claim that he had been wiretapped by his predecessor, told German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a Friday news conference, "At least we have something in common, perhaps."

The jab was a reference to reports in 2013 that said the National Security Agency, under President Barack Obama, had been intercepting Merkel's phone calls and spying on German officials. Der Spiegel reported at the time that the... Читать дальше...

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In my time working for and writing about startups, I've observed that people who deserve a raise the most are often the least likely to ask for one.

It seems like every organization has that one workhorse who completes large numbers of tasks but who doesn't seem to know their own worth.

Sometimes people forget that they should let their employer or client know that their additional expertise, knowledge, and skills are more valuable than they were in the past... Читать дальше...

A German reporter asked President Donald Trump on Friday why he was so "scared of diversity in the news," referencing the president's repeated attempts to delegitimize well-established media organizations by calling them "fake news."