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The Week in Pictures: Tree House Kindergarten, Transparent TVs, and More

An amazing circular kindergarten in Tokyo is built around a tree. We also have transparent TVs, the gnarliest waves ever surfed, a wild proposed pier for Florida, and more.




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At CES: 3D printing grows up, but still looking for the killer app

It was more about evolution than revolution as printers get cheaper and easier to use.




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At CES: The GE Kitchen Hub is the stupidest kitchen idea since, well, ever

It is a lousy exhaust fan. The screen will be covered in schmutz. It is dangerous and possibly illegal.






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Jedi Performers Engage in Epic Lightsaber Challenge at the Top of the World's Tallest Building - Dubai's Burj Khalifa - as Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes Available for Digital Download - Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest buildin

Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest building




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Arriving early on Digital HD April 1, 2016 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens In-Home Trailer

Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens when it comes to Digital HD April 1, and Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 5.





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Jedi Performers Engage in Epic Lightsaber Challenge at the Top of the World's Tallest Building - Dubai's Burj Khalifa - as Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becomes Available for Digital Download - Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest buildin

Two Jedi performers ascend the world’s tallest building




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Troy Carter's Atom Factory Set to Welcome Second Cohort to Smashd Labs in Fall 2016 for Startups That Can Influence Culture - Atom Factory Presents: Smashd Labs Season 2

SMASHD Labs Season 2 is a 10-week accelerator program based out of Los Angeles talent firm Atom Factory. We are inviting companies at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and culture to work alongside our team to accelerate their growth. Join us and our roster of world-class mentors for a masterclass in hustle.




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Changing the Research Paradigm with a Patient-Powered Network - CCFA Partners: A patient-powered research network

CCFA Partners is an innovative network where patients and researchers work together. Become a part of groundbreaking research: www.ccfapartners.org.





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Fuel Up to Play 60 Launches New Spanish-Language Resources to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles among Hispanic Youth and Communities Nationwide - VAMOS: Fuel Up to Play 60 en español

Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to access new Spanish-language materials and get your school involved.




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Melinda Gates on US response to pandemic caregiving crisis: 'I'm disappointed in what I've been seeing'

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates shares her thoughts about the U.S. response to coronavirus and why solving the current caregiving crisis is crucial.




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Feeding strawberries to cows: Farmers forced to throw fruit and flowers as coronavirus disrupts supplies

Farmers around the world are letting their crops rot in the fields as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply and demand for flowers, fruit and milk.




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Tom Brady and the Bucs: Pundits expect clashes in playing style and a test of team culture

The Tom Brady to Tampa Bay Buccaneers deal has yet to be compete, but some NFL pundits see both pros and cons to the partnership.




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Coronavirus: Wealthy New Yorkers flee Manhattan for suburbs and beyond

Brokers say buyers and renters coming from the city are asking for the same thing: more space and more distance from neighbors and crowds.




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Hilton is in a good position to withstand the coronavirus: Macquarie

As the travel and tourism industry struggles with the fallout from the coronavirus, Chad Beynon of Macquarie explains why Hilton's franchise business model makes it resilient in this challenging environment.




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Tencent to expand services: Pro

Ricky Lai, Research Analyst at Guotai Junan International holdings, expects the internet firm to expand services in order to stimulate user growth, as it combats the PBOC's tightening of internet finance.




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Impressed by PetroChina's earnings: Barclays

Somshankar Sinha, Director, Asia ex-Japan Oil & Gas Research at Barclays, highlights the firm's lower capex spending as a key area to look out for in the year ahead.




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Singapore aims for sustainable measures in 'long fight' against the coronavirus: Minister

Singapore needs sustainable measures in its "prolonged battle" against the coronavirus, so that the country can ease out of its "circuit breaker" period to resume normal activities safely, says Lawrence Wong, second minister for finance, minister for national development and co-chair of the multi-ministry taskforce on Covid-19.




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Markets have priced in bad economic data, but not trade tensions: Strategist

Markets are unlikely to react to bad economic data in the second quarter, says Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets, adding that any volatility seen near-term will be from a resurgence in U.S.-China trade tensions.




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China needs a growth target to guide its stimulus measures: Citi

China should still set a growth target this year for the authorities to design a "sensible" stimulus package, says Liu Li-gang, Citigroup's chief economist for China, who adds that the country's unemployment rate risks exceeding 10% without aggressive fiscal stimulus.




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US-China trade tensions are a 'renewed risk' for markets: Goldman Sachs

Initial optimism following the phase one trade deal has slipped a bit and the market is starting to price in "some greater concerns" about U.S.-China friction, over trade as well as the coronavirus crisis, says Timothy Moe, Goldman Sachs' co-head of macro research in Asia and chief Asia Pacific equity strategist.




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Stock markets could still relapse on coronavirus worries: JPMorgan

Investors should be prepared for a potential stock market relapse and that they are not solely invested in the United States, says David Kelly, chief global strategist for JPMorgan Asset Management. He suggests exploring countries in East Asia, which will likely exit the coronavirus crisis faster than Europe or the U.S.




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Medical supplies provided a boost for Chinese exports: Economist

Jian Chang of Barclays Asia Pacific says medical supplies are a key factor driving the increase in China's export numbers. Jian Chang also explores the worsening U.S.-China relationship in recent weeks amid the coronavirus crisis, with the trade agreement being a key focal point.




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US is reopening too soon and may see tepid recovery from virus crisis: Deutsche Bank

In contrast to the U.S., countries in North Asia and Australia had "very convincing containment" of the coronavirus crisis, making them more likely to achieve a "very sharp" economic rebound post-pandemic, says Deutsche Bank's Michael Spencer, chief economist and head of research for the Asia-Pacific.




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I propose 'shelter in place' approach to fight the coronavirus: Vickers Venture Partners Chairman

Finian Tan, Chairman of Vickers Venture Partners proposes a "shelter in place" approach to combat COVID-19, which involves asking those 50 years and above to stay at home without exception, while allowing the rest of the population to go back to business as usual, including opening of businesses and borders.




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Elon Musk interrupts NASA-SpaceX call during question about his coronavirus views: 'Move on'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly spoke up during a NASA conference call on Thursday




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Emons: The stock rally appears to be driven by three types of economies

Ben Emons of Medley Global Advisors discusses the opportunities investors can find among companies operating in the "new economy", such as tech and healthcare, and those in a "return to normal" environment, such as entertainment, leisure and hospitality.




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Jefferies: Boeing may have to shore up about another $15 billion in capital at some point

Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies discusses the biggest issues facing Boeing right now, with much of production still halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Behind the Scenes: Suze

Suze Orman offers a behind the scenes look at her show.




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Jim Cramer on Wall Street trading trends: 'This action makes little sense'

"The staples and the retailers should be moving in opposite directions" meaning "somebody's wrong here," the "Mad Money" host said.




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Bill Gates: Coronavirus may be 'once-in-a-century pathogen we've been worried about'

"I hope it's not that bad, but we should assume it will be until we know otherwise," Gates wrote in an article published Friday in The New England Journal of Medicine.




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Coronavirus: CEO behind Buffett, Bezos health venture says US 'death toll curve' worse than China

"Our death toll curve is now worse than when China was at the same stage," Haven CEO Dr. Atul Gawande tells CNBC.




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Warren Buffett says the economy will overcome coronavirus: 'Nothing can basically stop America'

Warren Buffett said he is optimistic that the U.S. economy will re-emerge even after being dealt a body blow by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Buffett on why he hasn't made any big investments: 'We don't see anything that attractive'

Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway is still sitting on its massive cash hoard because the conglomerate hasn't found a company to buy at an attractive price.




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Three stocks in unloved corners of the market could be solid bets: Analyst

David Trainer, CEO of Investment Research Firm New Constructs, sees three prime picks in some of the hardest-hit areas of Wall Street.




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Here's the 'big unknown' the Fed will have to square as it considers future rate cuts: Top economist

A look at global rates and recession risks with Benn Steil, director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. With CNBC's Seema Mody and the Futures Now traders, Brian Stutland and Jim Iuorio, both at the CME.




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Global growth will benefit after coronavirus: Bokeh Capital Partners CIO

Kim Forrest, founder and chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners, and David Ellison, portfolio manager at Hennessy Funds, join 'The Exchange' to discuss markets.




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The Week That Was: 20.5 million jobs lost in April, unemployment near 15%

CNBC's Dominic Chu looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories.




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US oil needs more explicit support from policymakers: Standard Chartered

Eric Robertsen from Standard Chartered says it is hard to imagine oil and energy demand improving, so the U.S. shale industry needs explicit policy support to get back on track.




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Oil, Covid-19 shock will not be a capital event for GCC banks: S&P Global Ratings

Given the "strong profitability" of banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the oil price shock and the coronavirus pandemic are unlikely to deplete their capital base, says Mohamed Damak of S&P Global Ratings.




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North Asian tech stocks are attractive despite coronavirus crisis: State Street

The coronavirus has been a massive blow for markets across the globe. But Daniel Gerard of State Street says tech stocks in North Asia still offer plenty of opportunities for investors.




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The coronavirus pandemic is a 'crisis of trust' for consumers: Majid Al Futtaim CEO

It's going to be a "very difficult" period for the Middle East given coronavirus pandemic, but this could be a "golden opportunity" for economies to implement reforms and become more resilient, says Alain Bejjani, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim.




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Oil could hit $100 in next 18 months: Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris

Oil prices could rise to $100 in the next 18 months, given that the fallout from the Russia-Saudi oil war has effectively killed the shale industry in the United States for the next year or so, says Naguib Sawiris, chairman and CEO at Orascom Investment Holding.




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Humanitarian spaces for refugees may shrink amid virus crisis: ICRC president

We are "worried" that humanitarian spaces for refugees may shrink if coronavirus infections within refugee camps rise, says Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He says he also expects ICRC's funding to become "very problematic" with donor countries increasing spending on their own economies.




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China's May, June exports could be weaker due to lockdowns in other countries: Credit Suisse

China's exports could weaken in May, possibly also in June, as some of its largest export markets in the West have been under lockdown due to the pandemic, says Ray Farris, Credit Suisse's chief investment officer for South Asia.




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Stock buybacks: We need a new litmus test after the bailouts

A government bailout of companies due to the coronavirus has led to criticism after a record decade of stock buybacks. Companies that can't manage cash flow deserve the attacks.




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Coronavirus live updates: New jobs emerge from the pandemic; Amazon and sellers struggle to adapt

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.