Новости за 22.07.2018

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• Americans love their sports, but there are many popular sports that aren't known in the United States.
• They include variations on soccer and basketball, and unusual hybrid sports like sepak takraw.
• Some of these sports are gaining popularity in America, but they have a ways to go.

America has a passion for sports. They entertain us, they teach us lessons, and they form a huge part of our national identity.

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For many smartphone users, calendar apps are a vital tool for staying organized and remembering where and when they're supposed to be at all times.

Owners of the iPhone in particular have two standout solutions available to them: Apple's built-in calendar app, which can back up your events to Apple's iCloud service, and Google Calendar, powered by the search giant's formidable artificial intelligence.

I put the Apple and Google calendar apps head-to-head... Читать дальше...

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The healthcare industry is facing disruption due to accelerating technological innovation and growing demand for improved delivery of healthcare and lower costs. Tech startups are leading the way by seizing opportunities in the areas of the industry that are most vulnerable to disruption, including genomics, pharmaceuticals, administration, clinical operations, and insurance.

Venture funds and businesses are taking notice of these startups' potential. Читать дальше...

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If you've ever wondered what the next phase of working remotely could be like, look no further than eXp Realty. 

In most respects, eXp is your typical real estate brokerage company. It employs thousands of licensed agents to help clients buy and sell their homes. And business seems to be good: eXp's stock price has almost quadrupled since this time last year, giving it a market cap of over $610 million.

What sets it apart is that, rather than having agents stop by a physical office for meetings... Читать дальше...

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• Summer travel may be relaxing, but the two weeks before an international trip can often be a stressful ordeal.
• We've laid out the most important things to do in the weeks, days, and hours before your big trip.
• They include confirming your reservations, buying an international adapter, and setting up an out-of-office email.

You've booked your flight, acquired your visa, and made your reservations.

Congrats! Your... Читать дальше...

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• A successful relationship depends on both partners displaying some vulnerability.
• Miami-based matchmaker Claudia Duran says many of her clients make the mistake of playing games, instead of simply telling the other person how they feel.
• Research suggests that when someone knows you're generally selective but happen to like them, they like you more.

Once, on a fifth or sixth date, a guy asked me what I was looking for.

We were seated at a bar... Читать дальше...

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• A psychology study suggests that we underestimate how much people pay attention to us. We think we walk around in an "invisibility cloak."
• But when they do pay attention to us, people aren't necessarily focusing on the flaws that we're fixating on.
• There are some benefits to realizing that other people are thinking about you as much as you're thinking about them.

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• Cuba is drafting a new constitution for the first time since 1976, and the new document doesn't mention communism.
• The new constitution also allows private property as part of the focus on socialism instead of communism.
• The draft also allows same-sex marriage, sets up the position of prime minister, and places term limits on presidents.
• Lawmakers can adjust the draft before it is approved and put to a national referendum.
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• The "Manhattan Madam" is being questioned as part of the special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
• Kristin M. Davis, 41, is notoriously known for running a high-end prostitution ring in the 2000s.
• She is also a close friend of Roger Stone, a former Trump campaign adviser who has become a target of Mueller's investigation.
• Davis went to prison for running a prostitution ring and selling drugs... Читать дальше...

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The voice app ecosystem is booming. In the US, the number of Alexa skills alone surpassed 25,000 in January 2018, up from just 7,000 the previous January, in categories ranging from music streaming services, to games, to connected home tools.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• The Oklahoma City Thunder's gamble for Paul George paid off when they re-signed him to a four-year, $137 million contract this offseason.
• The Toronto Raptors are taking a similar gamble by trading for Kawhi Leonard one year before his free agency amid rumors that he has already decided to play in Los Angeles in 2019.
• Teams may be emboldened to try trading for superstars with one year left on their contracts if the Raptors' gamble on Leonard works out. Читать дальше...

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Tech companies and auto companies are all racing to be the first to roll out self-driving cars onto the road.

The stakes are high for everyone involved. The self-driving revolution and the prevalence of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft threatens to reduce individual car ownership, which would eat into a sizable piece of automakers' core business.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• While it isn’t recommended to drink alcohol every day while on Weight Watchers, the occasional alcoholic drink is allowed in moderation.
• Light beer and wine are great choices, because they’re widely available and low in SmartPoints.
• Get creative and mix your own cocktails with liquor and diet-friendly ingredients.
• Flavored liquors and small splashes of juices or sodas can elevate your drink without adding a ton of SmartPoints. Читать дальше...

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The future of retail is looking bright.

So bright that  Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service, expects the industry to top $5.5 trillion by 2020!

While in-store and desktop purchases are certainly helping the retail industry boom, the biggest factor for this incredible growth is in your pocket.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• eBay's marketplace growth regresses
• Moneysupermarket is launching a mortgage fintech
• How Alphabet... Читать дальше...

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• Sens. Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio continue push for sanctions in case Russia interferes with November's midterm elections in the US.
• Graham told CBS's "Face the Nation" that sanctions should be in place before Trump meets with Putin again after failing to discuss election interference in their first meeting.
• Rubio co-authored a bipartisan bill that would automatically enact sanctions if the US director of national intelligence concludes Russia interfered in elections. Читать дальше...

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• Poshmark is an online marketplace where people can buy and sell clothing from boutiques or their own closets.
• Since it launched in 2011, it has grown into a community of four million sellers.
• In May, the company announced that it had paid out $1 billion to its community of sellers so far. One of these sellers, Suzanne Canon, personally pulled in $1 million of sales on the app.

Men and women across the United States are joining the Poshmark craze and selling their clothing online. Читать дальше...

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• A Trader Joe's employee helped coworkers escape from the store during a hostage situation with a gunman on Saturday.
• Sean Gerace found an emergency ladder and helped people evacuate from an upstairs storage area.
• Police took the gunman into custody and rescued the hostages. One woman was killed.

Sean Gerace was working at a Los Angeles-area Trader Joe's on Saturday when a gunman entered the supermarket. Gerace quickly... Читать дальше...

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• Trump has not only increased the false statements alongside his more frequent comments, but have done so at a faster rate. 
• The Toronto Star found that President Trump has spoken 1,929 false statements since he took office. 
• He went from roughly eight lies per week at the beginning of his administration to 40 per week in late June.
• The Washington Post has done its own analysis and found more falsehoods — 3,251 through May 31 — and a similar rise in frequency. Читать дальше...

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• Michael Avenatti, the attorney representing porn star Stormy Daniels, said on ABC's "This Week" he expects President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen to help him in their case against Trump.
• After a run-in at a Manhattan restaurant last week, Avenatti said the two attorneys "continued to have a dialogue" and Cohen's recent "evolution" means he could help in Avenatti's "search for the truth".

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former longtime lawyer... Читать дальше...

Marines in Eastern Europe are practicing a little-used tactic — another sign they're getting ready for a 'big ass fight'

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It hasn't been smooth sailing for telecoms in recent years. Native voice and messaging services, which once accounted for the vast majority of telecoms' subscriber revenue, are struggling to compete with over-the-top (OTT) apps, like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber — and they're... Читать дальше...

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Bitcoin is everywhere.

The cryptocurrency is seemingly in the news every day as investors and businesses try to understand the future of this digital finance.

But what is Bitcoin all about?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• eBay's marketplace growth regresses
• Moneysupermarket is launching a mortgage fintech
• How Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft are shaking up healthcare — and what it means for the future... Читать дальше...

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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is arriving in Africa on a four-nation visit seeking deeper military and economic ties while his rival in a bitter trade war, the Trump administration, shows little interest in the continent.

This is Xi's first trip abroad since he was appointed to a second term in March with term limits removed, allowing him to rule for as long as he wants. That rang familiar to some of Africa's long-entrenched leaders.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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