Новости за 23.07.2018

Unless you're one of those people who naturally springs out of bed with glowing skin and boundless energy, mornings are hard.

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• Last week, a white man shot and killed a black man over a dispute about a parking spot in Clearwater, Florida, according to reports.
•  Michael Drejka, 47, first approached the vehicle of Markeis McGlockton, 28, his girlfriend Britany Jacobs, 25, and their young children because they were parked in a handicapped parking spot at a grocery store.
• Security footage from the store shows Drejka speaking with Jacobs before McGlockton left the store and shoved Drekja. Читать дальше...

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It makes sense to assume that dogs and cats are the most common pets in the United States; after all, they make up a significant number of our favorite animal accounts on Instagram, attracting thousands of followers each day and taking over social media feeds.

While it would seem that something equally as soft and cuddly would come in as third runner-up, the next most popular pet in the US isn’t quite what you’d expect. Below are the most popular pets in America besides cats and dogs. Читать дальше...

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• Bhutan, one of the most mysterious countries in the world, has resisted modern technology for decades.
• But lately, cell phones, computers, and TV has transformed the way of life in Bhutan.
• Reuters photojournalist Cathal McNaughton documented everyday life in Bhutan to show how industry and technology are taking hold.

For many years, the South Asian nation of Bhutan has resisted technology — no television, no cell phones, not even a single traffic light. Читать дальше...

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• The US and its partners are increasing efforts to counter China's spreading influence across the Asia-Pacific.
• That competition has increased in the Solomon Islands, where Australia has blocked an internet-cable project that a Chinese company was picked to build.
• Countries in the region have been drawn to the practicality of Chinese aid, which may be hard for Western countries to top.

The struggle for influence that has... Читать дальше...

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• The Atlanta Federal Reserve estimates in its "nowcast" that GDP rose 4.5% in the second quarter.
• Frankly, even hitting the New York Fed’s 2.7% growth rate would be good.
• The Atlanta Fed’s model might not have fully captured the impact of inflation.

On July 27, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release its “advance estimate” of GDP growth for the second quarter. Based on preliminary and incomplete data, this number is what everyone puts under the microscope. Читать дальше...

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In the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. But those are often supplemented by a myriad of options from other players, ranging from tech firms like PayPal... Читать дальше...

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• Veganism is thought to have many benefits, including an improved sex drive.
• INSIDER spoke with a registered dietitian to find out if this is true.
• Although adding more fruits and vegetables might help your sex life, you don't need to be fully vegan to enjoy their benefits.

Being vegan has many benefits. People on the diet say it has helped them lose weight, clear up their skin, and, overall, lead a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.See the... Читать дальше...

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• The White House on Monday said President Donald Trump was considering revoking the security clearances of former top officials who've been critical of him.
• Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said this would be a "very, very petty thing to do."
• Former top officials often maintain security clearances in case they need to be consulted on various matters pertaining to national security. 

The White House on Monday said... Читать дальше...

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• Shark Week is officially back.
• There are plenty of shark-themed vacations you can take if you consider yourself a superfan. 
• From the Bahamas to San Francisco, here are the destinations you should be traveling to if you're obsessed with Shark Week. 

Shark Week 2018 is officially upon us, and what better time to explore shark-themed vacations from sea to shining sea? For the adventurous traveler who likes their vacation with a serious side of danger... Читать дальше...

• The US spends over $3 trillion annually in healthcare costs — but providers can’t keep up with growing demand.
• Health organizations are increasingly turning to tech companies to transform delivery of care and lower health expenditures.
• Seeing an opportunity to tap into the lucrative healthcare market, four of the largest US tech companies — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft — are accelerating their health-focused efforts.

Healthcare disruption is no longer looming — it’s here, and it’s necessary. Читать дальше...

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• On Sunday a video of a Cubs fan appearing to steal a ball from a child went viral, prompting a cycle of outrage from baseball fans across Twitter.
• As it turns out, the man had already helped the boy to get a foul ball earlier in the game, making clear that the video did not tell the whole story of the situation.
• In the end, things worked out for all parties involved — the man was vindicated by his fellow fans, while the child left the game with two souvenirs... Читать дальше...

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• Alphabet topped Wall Street earnings expectations on Monday, sending shares up more than 4% in after-hours trading.
• Monday's post-earnings gains have shares at an all-time high.
• Follow Alphabet's stock price in real-time here. 

Shares of Google's parent company Alphabet jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading Monday, hitting a new record high, following the company's second-quarter earnings report that topped Wall Street's expectations. Читать дальше...

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• It's time to challenge yourself and improve your life.
• In order to make a positive change, you'll likely need to overcome obstacles and bad habits.
• Check out these life-changing tweaks that might seem hard to adopt at first, but will ultimately pay off.

Challenge yourself to lead a better life.

Making a change for the better isn't always easy, but it's worth the effort all the same.

So... Читать дальше...

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• Bank of America hired two top bankers to its Americas Media & Telecom Investment Banking business.
• Sam Powers will join in the fall as head of Americas Media & Telecom Investment Banking.
• Randy Russell recently joined BoA as a managing director in Media & Telecom.

Bank of America has hired two veteran bankers to its media & telecom business, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider. 

Sam... Читать дальше...

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• The judge in former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's Virginia trial allowed five witnesses to testify with immunity and postponed the trial by a week in a Monday ruling.
• Judge T.S. Ellis III granted a request by Manafort's legal team to delay the start of the trial from July 25 to July 31 in order to review additional documents provided to them by the prosecution.
• Special counsel Robert Mueller's team is prosecuting Manafort on charges of tax and bank fraud. Читать дальше...

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Stocks were mostly higher Monday as Wall Street shifted focus from ongoing tensions surrounding the Trump administration to a wave of tech earnings out this week. Financial stocks rallied, with JPMorgan gaining 1.9%. The dollar rose, and the 10-year Treasury yield jumped to its highest level in more than a month.

Here's the scoreboard:See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• China is pursuing designs for a fleet of unmanned autonomous underwater submarines, and these submersibles would be able to take on a docket of missions, from whale tracking to anti-carrier kamikaze ops.
• These subs could moot maritime law awfully fast, providing new legal challenges, just like the headaches aerial drones have created for aviation authorities.
• Some of those murky legal waters washed up in 2016, when the Chinese Navy seized a (remotely... Читать дальше...

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Banks are going to new lengths to attract and retain customers with mobile features. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• The Indian government is delaying WhatsApp payments
• How and why the payments... Читать дальше...

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• Deutsche Bank is hiring nearly 800 new university graduates globally in 2018, its second highest number ever and 25% more than last year. 
• The German lender is bringing more analysts in corporate finance than in sales and trading. 
• The hiring comes as Deutsche surprised investors last week with a higher-than-expected profit for the second quarter under new CEO Christian Sewing. 

Deutsche Bank, which has been battling bad news for months, is now in hiring mode. Читать дальше...

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• Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported Q2 revenue after the bell on Monday that outpaced analyst estimates.
• Alphabet reported revenue of $26.24 billion, while the street expected $25.6 billion, a 2.3 percent increase.  
• Google's net income fell short of Q2 last year largely due to the $5 billion fine imposed on the company by the European Commission.

Google-parent company Alphabet beat Wall Street expectations for... Читать дальше...