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Forever 21 launched an Instagram account for its plus-size sector three weeks ago. The retailer debuted the page with a photo of Ashley Graham, who has become something of an ambassador for curvy women around the world. 

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Facebook has confirmed that it is looking to bring back SMS support in Messenger and has also launched multiple account support. At least for now, both features are only for Android users.

Android Police earlier reported spotting these new features in the popular messaging service. Facebook Messenger used to have SMS integration but the feature was removed in November 2013. At the time, Facebook said that the feature “just didn’t take off.”

Today, a Facebook spokesperson told VentureBeat... Читать дальше...

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Argentine forensics experts said on Tuesday they had found the remains of 19 people in a dump in southwestern Mexico where the government claimed 43 missing students were incinerated in 2014, but no sign of the students.

The student teachers disappeared in the southwestern city of Iguala, in Guerrero state, in September 2014, in an incident that sparked an international outcry over human-rights abuse, forced disappearances, and killings committed with impunity in Mexico.

In the wake of their disappearance... Читать дальше...

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Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Ken Langone found himself without a candidate to support earlier this week when Chris Christie dropped out of the presidential race.

But now he's found one.

According to Politico, Langone will throw his substantial financial support behind Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R).

Langone is known for being a moderate, and has never made social issues the central factor of his political support, which would seem to make Kasich a fit. Читать дальше...

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Soon after the first screenings of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," word began to spread that actors Bill Hader and Ben Schwartz ("Parks and Recreation") were credited as "voice consultants" for BB-8.

Recently, Schwartz did a Reddit AMA and gave a whole rundown of his experience. It turns out there was even written dialogue for BB-8 before it was turned into beeps, and it took time to nail the droid's sound.

Here's what Schwartz said:

I was lucky enough... Читать дальше...

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The wife of a senior Islamic State leader who was killed in a U.S. raid last year has been charged in federal court with holding American Kayla Mueller hostage and with contributing to the aid worker's death, the Justice Department says.

Nisreen Assad Ibrahim Bahar, also known as Umm Sayyaf, admitted after her capture last May that she and her husband kept Mueller captive along with several other young female hostages, according to an FBI affidavit filed in the case. Читать дальше...

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Relax and unwind with luxury treatments on your next cruise.

The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea, Celebrity Cruises

The aromatic steam room, Finnish sauna, sensory showers and bevy of luxury treatment options at this haven of relaxation will keep you feeling pampered all day. Be sure to test out the new lineup of services in Randi Zuckerberg's Take Care of Your Selfie program that's filled with spa treats like a warm paraffin manicure, organic seaweed peat body wrap and vitamin facial. Читать дальше...

In a city filled with pizza joints, Artichoke Pizza has become a standout since opening in the East Village in 2008.

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Everyone has to pay taxes.

As to whether you should prepare your own or work with a tax preparer or accountant, however, there's no one-size-fits-all answer.

Since most people's financial situations change every year, it's a question worth asking annually. 

Americans have two basic options when it comes to filing their taxes:

1. Preparing them yourself. 

You can use tax software, or go through the IRS website.

Popular tax software includes... Читать дальше...

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Craft beer’s beef with Big Beer is no mystery. However, recently, the rivalry between craft brewers and the biggest beer companies in the world has reached a boiling point.

Scottish craft brewer BrewDog just released an ad taking a shot at Big Beer’s marketing, with a commercial mocking Guinness’ focus on aesthetics over quality.

"Big beer advertising is b-------," BrewDog said in a press release. "If you have to spend millions of pounds on ad campaigns to get people to drink your beer... Читать дальше...

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You'll get a free Gear VR headset if you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, according to a report from Android World.

The Gear VR is a virtual reality (VR) headset that uses Samsung's latest flagship devices, including the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5, to play VR content.

The content plays from a compatible Samsung phone, and the Gear VR headset uses optical lenses to focus that VR content.

VR makes for a more immersive experience compared... Читать дальше...

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The US might have again over-promised on the timeframe for the operation to retake Mosul, ISIS' stronghold in Iraq.

The Sunni terrorist group has controlled the city, which is home to about 1 million people, since June 2014. It's the most populous city under ISIS command.

Iraqi forces, backed by a US-led coalition, were expected to start the operation to retake Mosul sometime this year. A New York Times story from late January described the operation as being... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican George W. Bush on Monday will seek to give a fresh burst of enthusiasm to his brother Jeb Bush's White House bid in South Carolina, marking the former president's first appearance on the 2016 campaign trail.

George W. Bush will appear with his younger brother at a rally in North Charleston, S.C., early on Monday evening, the Jeb Bush campaign said on Thursday.

The 69-year-old former president is highly popular in the... Читать дальше...

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After Chipotle closed all of its restaurants during lunch on February 8, the chain offered customers a free burrito to make up for it. 

People who texted "Raincheck" to Chipotle's designated phone number received a coupon to be cashed in anytime before February 24. But if you're among those still holding onto burrito code, do yourself a favor and don't tweet a celebratory picture of it.  If you do, somebody will steal it and make off with your lunch. 

That's what happened to Enzo Martinez... Читать дальше...

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Russian anti-corruption campaigner and opposition figure Alexei Navalny said on Thursday he had filed a lawsuit against Vladimir Putin after a company in which the Russian leader's son-in-law is a shareholder received $1.75 billion in state support.

The suit cited a Reuters investigation which reported that Putin's son-in-law, Kirill Shamalov, is a major shareholder in petrochemicals producer Sibur, which received $1.75 billion in funding from Russia's National... Читать дальше...

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With their fees and percentages, funds and corporate matches, 401(k)s have been known to baffle and confuse even the smartest people in the office. In fact, even businesses offering the plans can be confused.

When asked, 83 percent of small business owners say they have questions about their company's 401(k) plans, and a third of them feel they need to hire a consultant to settle their confusion, according to a 2012 national survey of small business owners conducted by ShareBuilder 401k. Читать дальше...

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Russia is ready to sell civil airliners to Iraq and keep providing it with military aid to fight Islamic State, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday, accompanied on a trip to Baghdad by the biggest Russian delegation in years.

The mission by nearly 100 government and business officials was part of a drive by Moscow to strengthen commercial and security ties with Iraq, potentially eroding U.S. influence in one of the world's most critical regions.

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What do cotton candy and artificial tissues have in common?

They are both made of layers of thin, fibrous material. And now they can both be made with a $40 cotton candy machine, according to Vanderbilt News and reported Wednesday by Fast Company.

The researchers published their proof-of-concept study last week in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials.

The researchers were making hydrogels, a matrix of gelatinous fibers that can support living... Читать дальше...

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The siege of a federal wildlife refuge in a remote part of eastern Oregon appeared to come to its conclusion Thursday, as the final four occupiers reportedly surrendered after a 41-day standoff with federal officials.

The end of the siege on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, was broadcast on a YouTube livestream. After arrests last month, including of the group's leader, Ammon Bundy, just four people remained at the location.

A law-enforcement... Читать дальше...

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There are tons of subtle (and not to subtle) signs your boss has a crush on you.

If they text you randomly, flirt with you in the office, or invite you to hang outside of work, you might be dealing with a doting boss. But before you decide to sit back and enjoy the benefits of their admiration, there are a few things you should know.

Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage," says it's always flattering to find out someone has a crush on you... Читать дальше...

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If your kids aren't doing their chores today, don't be surprised if they have trouble collaborating with colleagues later in life. 

That's the message from Julie Lythcott-Haims, former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University and author of "How to Raise an Adult."

In a talk at Sunday's TED Talks Live event, Lythcott-Haims noted that the transformation from diligent kid to successful adult begins with chores.

"If kids aren't doing the dishes,... Читать дальше...

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Danny Meyer, arguably "the greatest restaurateur New York has ever seen," looks for something he considers even more important than technical skills in his employees: emotional skills.

When the Shake Shack founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, which owns renowned restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe, first started hiring, he says he looked exclusively for people with impressive credentials who really knew how to cook or open a bottle of wine. Читать дальше...

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Extortion and profiteering by regional Syrian officials have created untenable conditions for thousands of Syrians living under siege.

As civilians attempt to escape the high prices of basic goods in besieged cities, officials double down by demanding fees, tolls, and bribes as a condition for exit, according to a new report by Buzzfeed News.

Deir Ezzor is technically controlled by Syrian government forces, but it has been under siege by the Islamic State for over a year. Читать дальше...

Stocks were sharply lower on Thursday, but staged a sudden comeback in the final 90 minutes of trading.