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• A global dust storm has engulfed Mars, and NASA says it's "one of the most intense ever observed."
• The dust storm's total area is big enough to cover North American and Russia.
• From the perspective of NASA's long-lived Opportunity rover on Mars, the sky is nearly black in the middle of the day.

Mars is not a friendly place to be right now, especially if you're an aging solar-powered rover.

NASA says a global dust storm is forming. Читать дальше...

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• Many airplanes have impacted the business aircraft sector, but few have revolutionized the space. 
• Boeing, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault are among the companies that have produced legendary models.
• These 10 airplanes are the most significant to enter the industry in the last 30 years. 

Though the pace of new business aircraft debuts is downright glacial, 30 years is a long time. In that span, many jets have come and gone, leaving their marks on the industry. Читать дальше...

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• The Federal Reserve will hold press conferences after every policy meeting as from January 2019 instead of quarterly, Chairman Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday. 
• Since Ben Bernanke began the practice in April 2011, meetings have been held once every quarter. 
• "This change is only about improving communications," Powell said, adding that holding more press conferences does not signal a faster pace of rate hikes. 

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• Whole Foods and Sprouts are popular grocery giants that market healthy, fresh foods.
• I visited Whole Foods and Sprouts in Oakland, California, to compare prices and quality to see which store came out on top.
• Although both had good deals, Whole Foods had cheaper prices on more items, and Amazon Prime members can benefit from additional discounts.

I recently visited the Whole Foods on Bay Place in Oakland, California, and the Sprouts on Broadway... Читать дальше...

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• A child in Idaho came down with the plague recently, according to a statement by Idaho's Central District Health.
• People still catch the plague every year, usually after coming into contact with fleas that carry plague bacteria.
• There are a few cases every year in the US and more in other parts of the world.

A child in Elmore County, Idaho, has been diagnosed with the plague, according to a statement by Central District Health in Idaho. Читать дальше...

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• Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have reportedly gotten engaged after dating for less than a month.
• The couple originally met in 2016 when Grande hosted "Saturday Night Live."
• According to body language experts, they have clear chemistry but may be due for some hardship in their relationship.

At this point, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's relationship is all but impossible to ignore.

The singer and SNL actor have been together for a little less than a month and... Читать дальше...

• Everyone enjoys a good on-screen romance, but sometimes the chemistry is just not there.
• "Little Women" missed the mark on a romantic wedding proposal scene when a visible spit string connects to their mouths after their kiss.
• After their lip lock on "The Mosquito Coast, "Helen Mirren called Harrison Ford a bad kisser.

When done properly, a kiss between two beloved characters on-screen can be just what the audience wants to see. But sometimes, it ends up being the exact opposite... Читать дальше...

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• Top Republicans are blocking an amendment to the annual defense bill that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to slap tariffs on trading partners in the name of national security.
• Sen. Bob Corker, who authored the amendment, unloaded on Republicans who are afraid of upsetting Trump by reining in some of his power.

WASHINGTON — After a broad bipartisan amendment to rein in President Donald Trump's ability to slap tariffs on trading partners appeared to be gaining steam... Читать дальше...

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• The US added more solar power than any other type of electricity in the first quarter of 2018.
• Solar accounts for 55% of all US electricity added so far in 2018. 
• The number is evidence of a broader global shift: Investment in renewable energy for electricity is overtaking fossil fuels. 

The US added more solar power than any other type of electricity in the first quarter of 2018.

According to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)... Читать дальше...

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• Kesha accused Dr. Luke of raping singer Katy Perry, according to court documents filed by his attorney in a defamation suit against Kesha.
• Kesha has also accused Luke of verbally, physically, and sexually abusing her during her time recording with him at Sony.
• Kesha has tried unsuccessfully to free herself from her record contract with his label, Kemosabe, and Sony.

Kesha accused Dr. Luke, her former producer and mentor... Читать дальше...

• Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale are similar membership-based warehouse clubs that offer a wide variety of products and services.
• There are quite a few differences between Sam's Club and BJ's, including the presence of a self-checkout option and the lack of a food court at BJ's. BJ's stores used to have food courts, but most are being replaced by Dunkin' Donuts kiosks.
• I went to a Sam's Club in Westchester, New York, and a BJ's in Jersey City, New Jersey, and found that Sam's... Читать дальше...

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• Eight NATO allies competed in the third annual Strong Europe Tank Challenge in Germany last week, which saw the host country emerge as the victor. 
• The US didn't fare well, but the soldiers got to crush a bunch of old cars with Abrams tanks decked out in World War II colors. 

Eight NATO allies competed in the third annual Strong Europe Tank Challenge in Germany last week, which saw the host country emerge as the victor. Читать дальше...

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• We don't know a whole lot about Pete Davidson, a "Saturday Night Live" writer who is reportedly engaged to Ariana Grande.
• One thing we do know? Dude seems to have a thing for cotton candy.
• He has eaten it twice in two months. These are just facts.
• It begs the question: What's going on with that?

We don't know a whole lot about Pete Davidson, the "Saturday Night Live" writer who reportedly got engaged to Ariana Grande after one month of dating. Читать дальше...

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• Fyre Festival founder, Billy McFarland, was arrested Tuesday on charges of running a fraudulent ticket-selling enterprise.
• He's charged with earning $100,000 by selling fake tickets to events including the Coachella Festival and the Met Gala.
• Prosecutors said McFarland began running the enterprise late last year, several months after his arrest for defrauding Fyre investors out of $26 million.
• He is scheduled to be sentenced on his original two counts of wire fraud charges next week. Читать дальше...

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• Brazil is once again the pre-tournament favorite to win the World Cup.
• Only eight countries have at least a 5% chance to win the most celebrated sporting event in the World, and only three have better than an 8% shot.

Brazil is once again the pre-tournament favorite to win the World Cup, but the gap between them and the field is not as wide as it was in 2014.

Brazil has a 19% chance to win the World Cup in Russia, according to Nate Silver's model at FiveThirtyEight. Читать дальше...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most commonly referenced terms by financial institutions (FIs) and payments firms when describing their vision for the future of financial services. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it decided to raise interest rates and signaled that it would hike later this year more times than it had expected.

In a two-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to lift the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.75%-2%. And in a few hours, several banks will respond by raising their prime lending rate, the starting point of borrowing costs for nonmortgage loans like... Читать дальше...

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• Steve Case is a cofounder and former CEO of AOL who has been running a DC-based venture capital firm, Revolution, since 2005.
• It has invested over $1 billion over this time, with the majority of its capital going to young companies outside of Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston.
• The new Revolution Talent Network lists more than 1,000 jobs across these companies.
• This post is part of Business Insider's ongoing series on Better Capitalism. Читать дальше...

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Honduras won the first game (in Honduras). Then El Salvador won the second game (in El Salvador). When El Salvador won the third game in Mexico, all hell broke loose. Literally.

El Salvador was and is one of the most densely populated countries in the Americas. Honduras, in comparison, was and is sparsely populated. By the end of the 1960s, over 300,000 Salvadorians were living and working (often illegally) in Honduras.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• I'm engaged. 
• I thought I wanted a traditional wedding and a large wedding at that. 
• But now that I'm going to be married, I've decided the right choice for me isn't a traditional ceremony. 

The Pinterest board was named "That Special Day." I created it in 2013 and began filling it with countless long-sleeved lace dresses, sparkling diamonds, and flower arrangements in every shade of purple known to man. I would spend hours dreaming up a perfect wedding day... Читать дальше...

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• Netflix could stop burning cash in the near future, according to Goldman Sachs analyst Heath Terry. 
• He says Netflix's big content spend is set to pay off, especially in international markets. 
• Terry lifted his price target to $490 a share, roughly 30% above Netflix's current level.
• Watch Netflix trade in real time here.

Netflix's light at the end of the tunnel may finally be emerging. 

While Netflix has turned in two profitable quarters this year... Читать дальше...

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• Those close to Gregg Popovich believe he will retire after coaching Team U.S.A. at the 2020 Summer Olympics, according to a new ESPN report.
• Pop could even retire from the NBA as early as the end of next season. 
• Popovich has coached the Spurs for over 20 years and molded San Antonio into one of the most successful franchises in the NBA in that time. 
• His future might also affect talks with the Spurs' star player, Kawhi Leonard, over a contract extension. Читать дальше...

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