Новости за 17.03.2018

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A White House staffer wrote down his passwords for an encrypted email service on White House stationary and left it at a bus stop in DC, The Intercept reported Saturday. 

The piece of paper was found by a source who provided it to The Intercept, which verified its authenticity.

The email information on the stationary included log-in credentials for staffer Ryan McAvoy's ProtonMail account. ProtonMail is an end-to-end encryption email service often used by journalists... Читать дальше...

Adidas

• Adidas recently revealed it has sold more than one million pairs of sneakers made ocean plastic with its partnership with Parley.
• Footwear made from sustainable sources is starting to gain serious prominence, with more companies jumping in.
• It reveals a new normal as manufactures more beyond traditional sources for cost and other reasons.

Adidas' sustainable footwear initiative is growing legs.

The company revealed in March that is has... Читать дальше...

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Most fintechs, even the unicorns, aren't profitable.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Toys R Us is now preparing to sell or close all its US stores as part of a liquidation process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
• The company struggled to keep up with competitors and was burdened with over $5 billion worth of debt.
• Over its more than 60 years in business, Toys R Us gained lots of fans, many of whom are now mourning the death of the store and remembering their favorite childhood memories there.

As Toys R Us nears its end... Читать дальше...

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• Everyone has heard of a favorite hangover cure, but people still often find themselves searching for something that'll actually work to cure a hangover.
• That's partially because many hangover cures are myths.
• In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we explore the truth behind the myths.

Everyone's heard some version of a hangover cure.

Some people swear that remembering to chug water before bed will cure a hangover. Others have more elaborate routines... Читать дальше...

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• Data firm Cambridge Analytica accessed data from 50 million Facebook users during the 2016 US presidential campaign without the users' permission. 
• Facebook suspended the firm from its platform on Friday, saying Cambridge Analytica lied about deleting the unauthorized information when it was first caught in 2015.
• President Donald Trump's campaign hired Cambridge to target voters and direct its political advertising strategy. 

A... Читать дальше...

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• A suggested amendment to West Virginia's public worker health plan would have asked teachers to wear a Fitbit, with a fine for those who fail to comply. 
•  Eight percent of employer-sponsored wellness plans provide fitness-tracking bands, and in other instances employers have introduced electronic implants and tracking devices for their employees.
• Concerns have been raised over the control these devices exert over the employee, challenging their autonomy. Читать дальше...

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• Veteran TV actor Walton Goggins gets some time on the big screen this weekend as he plays the villain in "Tomb Raider."
• He talked to Business Insider about coming up with the right tone for the character.
• He also teased his next big TV role, playing Jack Vincennes in the series adaptation of James Ellroy's "L.A. Confidential."
• And we chatted about his Oscar win in 2002.

Walton Goggins is one of those actors you can’t help but root for. Читать дальше...

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• James Comey, the former director of the FBI, tweeted at President Donald Trump on Saturday and hinted at his upcoming book about their interactions.
• The tweet came after Trump slammed former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe and accused Comey of being complicit in purported corruption and bias within the top ranks of the FBI and Department of Justice.
• Comey's tweet also comes as he is expected to embark on a major book tour starting next month. Читать дальше...

BII

In an increasingly digitized world, brick-and-mortar retailers are facing immense pressure to understand and accommodate their customers’ changing needs, including at the point of sale (POS). 

More than two years after the EMV liability shift in October 2015, most large merchants globally have upgraded their payment systems. And beyond upgrading to meet new standards, many major retailers are adopting full-feature, “smart” devices — and supplementing them with valuable tools and services ... Читать дальше...

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• PRI spoke with First Lieutenant Erica McSwan about her upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. 
• In order to prepare, she and the other soldiers have to pack one box of personal items, and complete medical tests and cultural trainings.
• Erica also figures out how to communicate with loved ones at home, and has to plan for worst-case scenarios. 

First Lt. Erica MacSwan was just 7 years old when 9/11 happened. Yet, she has vivid memories of it. Читать дальше...

• Kim Kardashian West shared an unfiltered picture of her new baby Chicago on Instagram.
• The comments are full of fans gushing over Chicago, and saying how she looks just like Kim.

Kim Kardashian West shared a new photo of baby Chicago on Instagram, and her followers can't stop gushing over the sweet newborn. Chicago was born on January 15, but Kardashian has kept the young addition to their family mostly off most social media. 

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• President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that the "fake news" media was "beside themselves that [FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe] was caught, called out and fired."
• He also reiterated that the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia during the 2016 US election.
• But he added that "as many are now finding out," there was "tremendous leaking, lying and corruption" from the top ranks of the FBI, Department of Justice, and State Department. Читать дальше...

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• March Madness began on March 13.
• There are "First Four" games on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the real fun starts on Thursday, March 15.
• The Final Four is on March 31, with the championship on April 2.

March Madness is here.

Below is a complete schedule for all 67 games, complete with when they start and what network you can watch them on. All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• As volatility has picked up in equities, it has become increasingly important to identify specific areas of the stock market poised for strength.
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch is highly constructive in the near term on one group that has everything going for it at the moment.

When market sell-offs hit, it's usually the smaller, less liquid stocks that get hurt the most.

But last month, when the stock market suffered its first 10% correction in years, the opposite happened. Читать дальше...

'Like a natural disaster had hit': Venezuela's crisis is spilling over its borders — here's what it's like at ground zero of the exodus

These were the 50 most violent cities in the world in 2017

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• If you are trying to negotiate a situation with a flight attendant, it is important to remain calm and cooperative. 
• Cabin crews are taught to prioritize safety, so by emphasizing the idea of "safety" in your negotiation, they are more likely to consider your request. 
• A camera phone can be an excellent way to document an unfair situation — use it to your advantage.

After a dog died in an appalling debacle aboard a United Airlines flight Monday night, the... Читать дальше...

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• Debbie Wesson Gibson was one of several women who accused Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore of sexual misconduct.
• Gibson, who lives in Delray Beach, Florida and works as a sign language interpreter, is running without party affiliation for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in District 89.
• She is a registered Democrat, but cannot run as one because she was too recently a registered Republican.
• The #MeToo movement inspired Gibson to run... Читать дальше...

• The New York Jets pulled off a monster trade with the Indianapolis Colts, giving up their No. 6, No. 37, and No. 49 picks, as well as their 2019 second-round pick for the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
• The move suggests that the Jets believe their quarterback of the future will still be on the board with the third pick, and don't want to miss their shot at picking him up.
• Experts are split on whether or not the move was a smart one for the Jets.

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• Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe reportedly kept memos regarding President Donald Trump.
• The memos are said to be similar to those kept by former FBI director James Comey about his interactions with Trump.
• If McCabe 's memos are anything like Comey's, they would significantly bolster the special counsel Robert Mueller's obstruction-of-justice case against Trump.

Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe created memos regarding President Donald Trump, The Associated Press reported Saturday. Читать дальше...

The US military is facing a 'real war for talent' — but some valuable recruits could be scared away

Jacquelyn Martin

Scrutiny over how some members of President Donald Trump's cabinet have spent taxpayer money isn't dying down.

The latest official to come under the microscope is Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, who was found to have cost taxpayers more than $1 million in combined airfare after taking eight separate government trips during a an eight-month period last year.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a non-profit government watchdog group... Читать дальше...