Новости за 07.08.2018

Seit gebrauchte Diesel-Autos in Deutschland nur noch schwer zu verkaufen sind, werden sie verstärkt ins europäische Ausland exportiert. „Für Schnäppchenjäger im Ausland gibt es aktuell eine gute Möglichkeit, günstig an einen Diesel zu kommen“, sagte Prof. Christian Kille vom Institut für Angewandte Logistik an der Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, der Daten des Statistischen Bundesamtes ausgewertet hat.

Die Deutschen kaufen im Internet nicht nur Bekleidung, Bücher und Elektronik, sondern auch immer mehr Möbel. Dem muss jetzt sogar Deutschlands größter Möbelhändler Ikea Rechnung tragen. Der schwedische Konzern will keine zusätzlichen blauen Riesengeschäfte auf der grünen Wiese mehr bauen, stattdessen verstärkt er seine Online-Angebote und plant kleinere, innenstadtnahe Geschäfte.

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• A nearly 20-year-old video of a CBS interview between anchor Dan Rather and Donald Trump resurfaced on YouTube.
• During the interview, Trump ridiculed Sen. John McCain of Arizona and former Gov. George W. Bush of Texas.
• "Does being captured make you a hero," Trump asked, referring to McCain. "I don't know, I'm not sure."
• Referring to Bush, Trump said he was "very, very saddened by the fact that he certainly doesn't seem like Albert Einstein."
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Nearly every global bank is experimenting with blockchain technology as they try to unleash the cost savings and operational efficiencies it promises to deliver. 

Banks are exploring the technology in a number of ways, including through partnerships with fintechs, membership in global consortia... Читать дальше...

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• The NSW government has announced it will establish a new technology industry hub in Sydney, at the south end of the city.
• NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian envisions it as Australia's version of Silicon Valley, and is looking for a name for the new zone.
• Global tech giant Atlassian will work with the state government on the project, with co-founder Scott Farquhar saying the plan sends "a really strong signal to the world that Sydney is open for business for technology... Читать дальше...

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• Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history.
• Fire officials said on Monday that the two fires burning a few miles apart, known as the Mendocino Complex are being treated as one incident. It has scorched 283,800 acres (443.4 square miles or 1,148.4 square kilometers), fire officials said Monday.
• The fires, north of San Francisco, have burned... Читать дальше...

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• Warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen the finale of season 14 of ABC’s "The Bachelorette."
• Becca’s choice was controversial among fans.
• Becca tells the runner-up that he did nothing wrong.
• Fans took to Twitter to express their views.

On Monday night, Bachelorette Becca Kufrin got engaged and handed out her final rose. After being heartbroken by Arie Luyendyk Jr. on the 22 season of "The Bachelor" when Luyendyk Jr. changed... Читать дальше...

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• Saudi Arabia's national airline Saudia suspended flights to and from Toronto in an escalating feud with Canada over the arrest of several prominent human-rights activists. 
• Some passengers expressed concern because the timing of the move coincides with the Hajj, the annual pilgramage that sees millions of Muslims travel to the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca.
• The feud appeared to have begun on Friday after Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised... Читать дальше...

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Since 2003, "The Bachelorette" has been flipping the standard "Bachelor" format by putting the woman in the driver's seat. And it's worked super well for the franchise.

With two marriages down and four more on the way, "The Bachelorette" is sitting pretty when it comes to lasting romance.

But since the show premiered 15 years ago, a lot has changed within the franchise. The show isn't the same that it was in Season one. There's more traveling, bigger budgets... Читать дальше...

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Digital disruption is affecting every aspect of the fintech industry.

Over the past five years, fintech has established itself as a fundamental part of the global financial services ecosystem.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• How fintechs are targeting small- and medium-sized businesses and pushing incumbents to fight back
• Fintech could be bigger than ATMs, PayPal, and Bitcoin combined
• How fintechs are upending... Читать дальше...

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"This is the worst I've ever seen it."

"There's a lot of tension ... And it might get worse because you can hear people talking about revenge, saying on their cell phones 'I know know who did it. You get him.'"See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• What we know about Paul Manafort's tangled web of connections to Russia
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• YouTube has told officials in San Bruno, California, that they intend to bulk up security at the company's headquarters, the city's community development director told Business Insider.
• Some of the upgrades come as YouTube seeks to expand its San Bruno campus. 
• The talks follow the April shooting attack on YouTube by a  38-year-old disgruntled  video creator.    

YouTube managers have spoken to San Bruno city officials... Читать дальше...

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how companies and consumers go about their days around the world. The technology that underlies this whole segment is evolving quickly, whether it’s the rapid rise of the Amazon Echo and voice assistants upending the consumer space, or growth... Читать дальше...

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• Public cable network C-SPAN says it reported a man who threatened to shoot CNN "Reliable Sources" host Brian Stelter and CNN anchor Don Lemon to the FBI.
• During a live C-SPAN segment on Friday, a caller identified as "Don" from State College, Pennsylvania, railed against Stelter and Lemon and blamed them for inciting what he described as a "war."
• "I see them, I'm gonna shoot them, bye," the called said before hanging up.
• Some members of the media have... Читать дальше...

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Regtech solutions seemed to offer the solution to financial institutions' (FIs) compliance woes when they first came to prominence around 24 months ago, gaining support from regulators and investors alike. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Many companies use the term artificial intelligence, or AI, as a way to generate excitement for their products and to present themselves as on the cutting edge of tech development.

But what exactly is artificial intelligence? What does it involve? And how will it help the development of future generations?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Barclays is partnering with MarketInvoice for SMB loans
• XPO CEO is talking tech strategy after... Читать дальше...

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are caught on the wrong side of the digital shift in retail, with many stuck in a dangerous cycle of falling foot traffic, declining comparable-store sales, and increasing store closures.

More than 8,600 retail stores could close this year in the US — more than the previous two years combined... Читать дальше...

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• BMW’s South Korean unit apologized for a number of engine fires, estimated by the country’s transport ministry at 27 between January and July.
• The German automaker said it will launch a recall of 106,000 diesel vehicles, including the 520d, starting from Aug. 20, citing defects in the exhaust gas recirculation system as the root cause of the fires.
• BMW, the second-most popular foreign carmaker in South Korea, said it had learned of the problems in 2016, but it... Читать дальше...

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• Eliminating dairy from your diet can improve skin texture and tone and improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea.
• Skim milk causes the most skin issues because of the whey protein, hormones, and sugars in it.
• It will take about two to three weeks to see a change in your skin if you decide to remove dairy from your diet.
• There are many vegan substitutes on the market that you can enjoy instead if you want to try cutting dairy.
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• Retired astronauts and a former director of the Kennedy Space Center share their travel tips that work on Earth and beyond.

• Being prepared is as important on earth as it is in space — former astronaut Frederick "Rick" Hauck advises travelers to use checklists every time they're on the go.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

  NOW WATCH: Super-Earths are real and they could be an even better place for life than Earth

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• A fine artist from Mexico paints intricate portraits with toothpaste

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• William Wrigley Jr. II led a $65 million round into Surterra, a Florida medical marijuana company, through his private investment firm.
• He's also taking a seat on Surterra's board.
• Wrigley formerly ran the eponymous chewing gum company, orchestrating its sale to Mars Inc. 

William Wrigley Jr. II, the heir to the Wrigley chewing gum fortune, is jumping into the marijuana business.

Wrigley led a $65 million equity financing into Surterra Wellness... Читать дальше...

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Telehealth — the use of mobile technology to deliver health-related services, such as remote doctor consultations and patient monitoring — is enabling healthcare providers and payers to address the US healthcare industry’s growing list of problems.See the rest of the story... Читать дальше...

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Part of being an actor is being able to completely immerse themselves in the characters they're playing. And this often means putting on an accent different than their natural one. While some actors struggle when it comes to accents, others excel. 

If no one interviewed these British actors outside of the roles listed here, you’d have good reason to believe every last one of them was American on their accent talents alone. From Daniel Day-Lewis in "Lincoln"... Читать дальше...