Get ready for major changes coming to your Facebook Newsfeed. The social media giant said it will favor posts shared by friends over what's published by businesses or news organizations. In an effort to fight the spread of 'fake news,' the company will consider prioritizing media outlets based on credibility and polling data. Dropbox is going public. The file-sharing company confidentially filed for an IPO, with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan reportedly leading the offering. The San Francisco-based company was valued at $10 billion three years ago. President Trump denied reports he referred to some nations as "shithole countries." The president reportedly made the comments during a bipartisan meeting on a potential DACA deal. Trump also blamed President Obama for his own decision to skip an upcoming visit to the United Kingdom.

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