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The federal government has weighed the pros and cons of a financial deterrent aimed at shrinking bulging waistlines: a tax on soda pop. Finance Minister Bill Morneau's office requested an internal analysis last winter to explore the "issues and impacts in respect of a potential tax on soft drinks."

'No girls whatsoever. Don't look. Don't talk. Do not touch!!!!!!'

The Tricolor's two-goal hero from the 2012 Olympic final has been ruled out of the Rio games through injury, with Carlos Fierro stepping up to replace him

Negative interest rates are unsustainable and once investors decide to stop paying for the privilege of holding government debt, a banking crisis could result, says James Grant.

An S&P Global analyst joined CNBC's "Closing Bell" to talk Tesla and whether the company is worth the investment risk.

Rio de Janeiro native Rafael Silva, 24, has won the host nation's first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Games today beating Mongolia's Sumiya Dorjsuren in the -57kg final.

For Australian backstrokers Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm, the climax of four years of work will unfold within the space of 10 minutes.

Not only is it the first time Australia have beaten Serbia at an Olympic Games, it's also the first time the Boomers have opened their campaign with back-to-back wins.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Other than the elastic brace on his right knee, there was no visible sign that age was catching up to Eli Manning as he entered his 13th season as the New York Giants' quarterback.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Other than the elastic brace on his right knee, there was no visible sign that age was catching up to Eli Manning as he entered his 13th season as the New York Giants' quarterback.

Twilio

Cloud communications company Twilio announced its first-ever quarterly earnings ever as a public company — and, although it beat Wall Street expectations, the stock is staying flat. 

Here are the important numbers:

• Revenue of $64.5 million vs. $58 million expected
• Loss of $0.08 per share vs. loss of $0.14 expected.

It's not affecting the stock, much, though — it's up less than 1% from its closing price after hours. 

The lack of stock... Читать дальше...

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Although the amount of Summer Olympic events is quite staggering, energized spectating has not yet made the cut.

Alex Butler
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Although the amount of Summer Olympic events is quite staggering, energized spectating has not yet made the cut.

If you’re caught up in Olympic fever, you’re not the only one: John Oliver dedicated the first segment of his show to the Rio Games and NBC’s coverage of them.

MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Carli Lloyd is in her element.

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Whole Wheat Pound Cake With Strawberries and Cream

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Pineapple Pound Cake

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Chai Spiced Pound Cake

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Bryan Clauson wasn't a household name and he hadn't yet earned the fame or fortune enjoyed by auto racing's superstars.

Russian saber fencer Yana Egorian won a gold medal at 2016 Rio Olympics.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group planning to place a Ten Commandments display near the Arkansas state Capitol says the granite monument will weigh 6,000 pounds and stand more than 6 feet tall.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Josip Glasnovic settled his feet into place, gently rocked back and forth to find balance, pausing a moment before loading his shotgun.

In May, several members of the Steelers shared their belief that wide receiver Antonio Brown could become the first player in NFL history to reach 2,000 receiving yards in a season. It’s a reasonable thought given that Brown had 1,834 yards last year while playing with backup quarterbacks for four full games and parts of…

WASHINGTON — While President Obama never hid his penchant for marijuana during his youth in Hawaii, Americans soon will elect a president who claims never to have touched it. Republican Donald Trump boasts that he has never smoked marijuana or a cigarette, or had a drop of alcohol. Both candidates have a history of flip-flopping on major issues, and a majority of Americans don’t trust either candidate: A CNN poll taken during the Republican convention found that only 30 percent think that Clinton is honest and trustworthy... Читать дальше...

Justin Bieber grabs a towel to dry off after going for a swim last week while on vacation in Hawaii, Hawaii. The 22-year-old entertainer showed off his shirtless body while sunning himself on the tropical island that day! PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Justin Bieber Justin was seen going skinny dipping on the [...]