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Things are looking blue this week in Michigan. 

On Sunday, people near The Mackinac Bridge — which straddles Lake Michigan to the West and Lake Huron to the East — noticed huge blue hunks of frozen lake water coming ashore.

I's a rare sight to see this kind of brightly colored ice in the state. Blue ice is usually seen in permanently chilly spots like Antarctica and the North Pole, as well as on other slippery glaciers around the world. Читать дальше...

Marvel Studios

• In a Twitter exchange Thursday between Marvel Studios and Iron Man actor Robert Downey, Jr., Marvel announced that "Avengers: Infinity War" would be opening a week early.
• The film is now set for an April 27 release date, with a new poster to show for it.

You'll now be able to see "Avengers: Infinity War" a week earlier than expected. 

Marvel Studios announced on Twitter Thursday that the film's release date had been moved up to April 27. Читать дальше...

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• Ed Sheeran has reportedly submitted plans to build his own chapel on his Suffolk estate.
• The "Shape of You" singer got engaged to Cherry Seaborn just before the new year.
• The planning documents reveal that the chapel will be made of flint, in a Saxon style, with a rounded tower.

Ed Sheeran is reportedly set to build his own chapel on his Suffolk estate ahead of his wedding to fiance Cherry Seaborn.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Thursday.
• The decision set off a firestorm among Republicans.
• Sen. Ben Sasse called the move "a massive tax increase on American families."
• Conservative policy groups also came out against the decision.

Republicans and conservative groups were furious with President Donald Trump's Thursday announcement to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump says he will introduce a 25% tariff on imported steel next week.
• US Steel shares are up more than 6% on the news.
• Cowen and Company analyst Novid Rassouli told Business Insider the company's operating income could double.
• But, there are some caveats.

Steel tariffs are coming and they could give US Steel a big profit boost. Shares of the steel company are spiking Thursday, up more than 6%, after... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through conservative circles when he suggested Wednesday that law enforcement should confiscate guns from potentially dangerous individuals without due process. 
• "Take the guns first, go through due process second," Trump said. 
• Conservatives and liberals alike condemned the president's proposal, which illustrates his inconsistent support for the fundamental right. 

President Donald Trump sent... Читать дальше...

Lionsgate

We’ve still got a couple years to go, but Jennifer Lawrence easily deserves consideration in any debate about the decade’s best movie star. In a shockingly short time, the actress has compiled a formidable résumé that’s as impressive for its range as for its string of successes. Starting with her 2010 breakthrough, Winter’s Bone, she’s racked up a series of acclaimed art-house hits, snagging four Oscar nominations along the way. (She won in 2013 for Silver Linings Playbook.) And then there are the massive blockbusters... Читать дальше...

NBA

• James Harden hit Wesley Johnson with a crossover so nasty it sent the Los Angeles Clippers defender to the floor.
• Twitter responded as you might expect — roasting Johnson into oblivion and reworking the viral moment as only Twitter can.
• After the game, Harden couldn't help but laugh when asked about the moment.

On Wednesday night James Harden sent Wesley Jordan's soul to the heavens with a devastating crossover.

The play came at the end of the first quarter... Читать дальше...

Hot Topic

• Disney is the latest company to release special-themed bath bombs.
• Available on Hot Topic's website, the products are based on Minnie Mouse, "Beauty and the Beast," and "Lilo and Stitch."
• The bath bombs come with special scents, including ocean and rose. 

There’s no shortage of cool bath bombs on the market these days, from FizzyFilly’s "Stranger Things" — inspired tub treats to the drinkable cocktail fizzer bath bombs that will be coming soon to a beverage near you. Читать дальше...

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Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the 2018 Oscars, to be held Sunday, March 4, on ABC.

He'll probably do a great job. But there are other options.

For the most part, the hosts for major awards shows are the same people who host late night comedy talk shows. Seth Meyers just handled the Globes, Jimmy Kimmel emceed last year's Oscars, Stephen Colbert had the Emmys, and James Corden will host the Grammys again in January.

It makes sense. Hosting a major awards show is a tough job. Читать дальше...

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For decades, troops have been complaining about the limitations of the M16 rifle and M4 carbine, both of which are hindered by the same flawed operating system that makes the weapons jam easily. But after years of ignoring small arms in favor of expensive aircraft and warships, the Pentagon is taking a long, hard look at how to give the Army 11 Bang Bangs and Marine grunts a better weapon.

Defense Secretary James Mattis has ordered the creation of a task... Читать дальше...

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This year, the Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest received 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries. Here are 15 of the 60 finalists in the six categories: Natural World, The American Experience, Travel, People, Altered Images, and Mobile.

 You can vote for the Reader's Choice winner until March 26, and check out last year's finalists here. 

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• Twitter released a list of the most-tweeted Oscar nominees.
• None of them are favorites to win.
• This shows a huge discrepancy between what audiences see and what Academy voters see.

Despite a slew of more diverse voters, Academy voters still appear to be out of touch with what audiences like.

BI Intelligence

This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.

Digital disruption is rocking the payments industry. But merchants, consumers, and the companies that help move money between them are all feeling its effects differently.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Apartment site RentHop analyzed NYC apartments to find how far from the subway New Yorkers need to live to find cheap rent. 
• In Brooklyn and Queens, rent can be up to 10% cheaper for apartments more than a half mile away from subway entrances. 
• In Manhattan, apartments within ⅙ and ⅛ of a mile from the subway have the cheapest rent — but only by 2.9% compared to the borough median. 
• Staten Island and the Bronx were omitted because of a lack of available data. Читать дальше...

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• Just as Americans have plenty of options when it comes to what we eat, we should also diversify how we eat.
• It’s common for Americans to make these diet mistakes, from ignoring portion sizes to keeping meals monochromatic.
• These solutions span the globe, each with their own benefits from other cultures and their traditions.

Americans have a generous plethora of options when it comes to picking their favorite foods and restaurants. Читать дальше...

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• Ex-Victoria's Secret Model Jessica Hart recently took to Instagram to show off a cropped pink sweatshirt with the phrase "Four letter bad word," and underneath it "Taylor Swift."
• The two have reportedly had drama in the past, starting in 2013 when the singer performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
• Swift reportedly agreed to perform the following year as long as Hart did not walk in the show.

By now, you probably... Читать дальше...

LaCroix Water

• LaCroix has nearly two dozen flavors, so picking out the right one for you might be a tricky task.
• Capricorns should drink LaCroix's Pamplemousse flavor, which tastes like grapefruit. 
• Taurus are patient and practical, which is why they would like the Pure flavor the most. 

It's true, people can get pretty crazy about their signs. Like OMG, Mercury is in retrograde! I guess I have to marry a Virgo now, and I should be extra cautious of people being nice to me today. Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum on Thursday.
• Trump joins a long list of presidents who have attempted to use trade restrictions to boost US domestic metal producers.
• Studies show that these types of moves typically result in a small boost for the industries and serious negative consequences for the broader US economy. 

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the US... Читать дальше...

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• In private conversations with other White House officials, President Donald Trump reportedly calls Attorney General Jeff Sessions "Mr. Magoo," a cartoon character known for being comically clumsy.
• Trump has repeatedly criticized Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation and not doing focusing more to investigate former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
• On Wednesday, Trump took to... Читать дальше...

Markets Insider

• The Dow Jones industrial average sank as much as 546 points Thursday.
• Stocks slid after Trump announced that new tariffs on imported metals will be implemented next week.
• The S&P 500 and Dow are now both in the red for 2018.

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged to session lows Thursday afternoon following an announcement by President Donald Trump that he would place new taxes on imported steel and aluminum. The Dow is now down 558 points... Читать дальше...