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The balance of power in college football can be a delicate, fleeting thing. But the Tigers have shown they are at the top of the game to stay.

Yesterday I noted that the Christmas bonuses from AT&T and Comcast did not imply that workers would get a raise as a result of the passage of the GOP tax bill. And then Fortune 500 banks Wells Fargo and Fifth Third went and announced a raise, establishing $15-per-hour base pay for their employees.

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• Daphne Koller, the head of Google's life-extension spinoff, Calico, recently discussed some of her unpublished research.
• Placing animals on restricted diets appears to improve their health and may even play a role in lengthening their lifespans.
• The first clinical trial of this approach in people suggests it could have benefits as well, but more studies are needed.

It's not every day that a head of Google's shadowy... Читать дальше...

Eric Schmidt, who served as Google’s CEO from 2001-2011, has announced that he will be leaving his role as executive chairman of Alphabet’s board of directors. According to the company, Schmidt will then serve as a “technical advisor.” “The Alphabet structure is working well, and Google and the Other Bets are thriving … In recent years, …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a new AP-NORC poll on health care (all times local): 8 a.m. A new poll finds that Americans are increasingly concerned about health care, and that their faith that government can fix it has fallen. As President Donald Trump completes his first year in office, the survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 48 percent named health care as a top problem for the country. No other issue — from taxes to immigration — was rated as a high-level concern by more than 31 percent. Читать дальше...

Kuwait Times

Secularism not a solution for Muslim majority countries: Sharia professor KUWAIT: Niqashna held a civilized debate entitled ‘the separation of religion and state’ on Wednesday at promenade culture center in Promenade Ball in Hawally. Niqashna (our debate) is a community platform for open debates in Kuwait. It aims to tackle an array of important social […]

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The film adaptation of R.J. Palacio’s bestselling novel downplays some painful truths about what it’s like to live with disfigurement.

New York (dpa) - Überschattet von einer Drohung von US-Präsident Donald Trump, anderen Ländern die Hilfszahlungen zu streichen, haben die UN-Mitgliedstaaten die Debatte über eine Resolution zum Status Jerusalems begonnen. Eine Annahme der zweiseitigen, völkerrechtlich nicht-bindenden Resolution in der Vollversammlung galt am Donnerstag als wahrscheinlich. Ein Veto-Recht gibt es im UN-Plenum anders als im Sicherheitsrat nicht, jeder der 193 Staaten hat eine Stimme. «Wir werden uns an diese Abstimmung erinnern»... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to Mynet Spor journalist Egemen Yildirim. Arda’s agent Ahmet Bulut has been pictured in London in recent weeks, and it is believed that on one of these trips “an agreement” in principle was made with the Gunners over the terms of the Turkish international’s contract. Yildirim says that a two and a half year deal has been agreed with the 30 year old, and that the player will get... Читать дальше...

The story of how Scottish society was transformed over the last 1000 years by the rise of urbanisation has been revealed by a study of more than 30 communities.

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• FINRA, the US financial regulator, put out an alert on Thursday to warn investors about risks associated with investing in companies linked to the cryptocurrency space.
• Share prices of companies connected to the booming crypto market have skyrocketed recently.
• Even companies with no history in the space have jumped on the crypto bandwagon.

Cryptomania is in full swing and one US regulator wants investors to be vigilant about scammers... Читать дальше...

"What happens if the UN votes against Jerusalem as Israel's capital? Nothing. As usual. Another empty vote by the UN," Bennett said.

Facebook is getting a growing number of requests for data on the social network’s users from US government entities, according to the company’s latest transparency report. The report, which was previously called the Government Request Report, covers the first half of 2017. The social network received 32,716 US government requests for account data, up from...

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• Eighteen states, including California and New York, will have higher minimum wages beginning in January.
• Supporters of the increases say it will help millions of working class Americans, but opponents fear increased unemployment and jobs displaced by automation.
• Many states have annual adjustments or scheduled increases above the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

On January 1, thousands of workers in California will receive a pay raise. Читать дальше...

It's because the occupation makes finding other jobs really, really hard.

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• Your resume needs to clearly convey what skills you can provide employers.
• Read the job posting thoroughly and align your skills and past experience with the necessary qualifications.
• Identify the keywords in the posting and make sure you mention them at least once in your resume and cover letter.
• Quantify your achievements with numbers that show your successes.
• Leave off cliched terms like 'team player' and 'people person' ... Читать дальше...

Epic Home Ideas

A bunk bed for a boy’s or girl’s bedroom has always been a cool addition to a kids’ bedroom design. It’s not only fun to climb up and sleep on top of the world, but it’s also a convenient solution that may help you optimize your living space.

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A bunk bed for two, for example, can be the perfect option for your kids’ shared bedroom – it will certainly free up... Читать дальше...

In the ashes of the caliphate lie the seeds of a new and even more dangerous ISIS.

Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas star in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,' the story of video-game heroes stuck in a real game.

A Mexican YouTube star known for videos showing him drink to excess was gunned down after hurling an insult to a notorious cartel boss on social media, authorities said. Juan Luis Lagunas Rosales, better known as “The Pirate of Culiacán,” was just 17 but had amassed thousands of followers on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, where...

As quoted by the Independent, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that he does not feel Emre Can has had his head turned by Juventus or anyone else at the moment. The midfielder has been improving for the Reds for a while and many would like to see him sign a new contract with the club. Indeed, time is starting to run out for him to do that with just over six months left on his current deal and January presenting the last time when the Reds can get money for him at the moment. Some might feel... Читать дальше...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court is ordering a new sentence for a man involved in the deadly kidnapping of a young couple from South Beach. The court on Thursday upheld the conviction of Joel Lebron, but tossed out his death sentence. The 39-year-old man is getting a new hearing because a jury recommended the death penalty by a 9 to 3 vote. Authorities say 17-year-old Nelson Portobanco and 18-year-old Ana Maria Angel were walking back to their car after a date in 2002 when they... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Most golfers like short par 3s, but West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice probably wishes No. 18 at the Greenbrier Classic in 2015 was a little longer — 33 yards longer to be exact. In 2015, Justice's charity promised fans at the 18th hole $100 for the first hole-in-one and $500 for the second in 2015. Professionals George McNeill and Justin Thomas aced the 137-yard hole, forcing the charity to give almost $200,000 to fans around the green. The charity took out an insurance policy on the payouts... Читать дальше...