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• There are many things students realize in adulthood they wish they had been taught in school.
• Practical skills, such as how to write a resume and how to properly use a credit card, are day-to-day necessities in adult life that students leave high school with little to no knowledge of.
• High schools should give students more practical advice for going into college and adulthood.

There are many great high schools around the country, but few... Читать дальше...

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It's difficult to ignore the ever-present cycle of Kardashian-Jenner content, much less the family's opulent displays of wealth. They throw lavish parties, walk red carpets in custom Versace, and dress their toddlers in $10,000 fur coats.

But how much money do they actually have — and which members of the family enjoy more earnings than others? Keep reading for a complete list of the Kardashian-Jenner fortunes, with each family member listed in order of ascending net worth. Читать дальше...

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• On Tuesday, the Girl Scouts announced a new cookie that will be offered next year  — Caramel Chocolate Chip. 
• It will be one of two gluten-free options that the Girl Scouts will be selling come January 2019. 
• The new cookie is chewy and "features rich caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt," according to the press release.

 The Girl Scouts debuted a new cookie on Tuesday, but fans will have to wait five whole months... Читать дальше...

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• White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders spent Tuesday's press briefing answering questions about Omarosa Manigault Newman's new book about her time in the Trump administration.
• Sanders blamed the media for giving Manigault Newman a platform for her "made-up" claims in her new memoir.
• She also said she couldn't "guarantee" President Donald Trump doesn't say the N-word on any recordings, as Manigault Newman has claimed he did.

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Each year TV picture quality improves, but the sound quality has not followed suit. As TVs get thinner and bezels get smaller, manufacturers start to sacrifice audio quality. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders pointed to the growth of black employment under President Donald Trump as a defense against former top White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman's claims that the president may have used a racial slur.
• Sanders claimed that Trump has created 700,000 jobs for black people in his first year and a half, while Obama only created 195,000 in eight years.
• But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics... Читать дальше...

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• White House press secretary Sarah Sanders pointed to the growth of black employment under President Donald Trump as a defense against former top White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman's claims that the president may have used a racial slur.
• Sanders claimed that Trump has created 700,000 jobs for black people in his first year and a half, while Obama only created 195,000 in eight years.
• But according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly... Читать дальше...

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• Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in Goldman Sachs by 21% to 13.2 million shares during the second quarter.
• Berkshire's initial position in the Wall Street bank stemmed from an investment during the financial crisis.
• Berkshire also added to its Apple position.

Warren Buffett added to his stockpile of Goldman Sachs shares during the second quarter. 

The investing legend's Berkshire Hathaway... Читать дальше...

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The legal dispute between Tinder and parent company Match Group is new, but the bad blood between key figures at the two companies apparently isn't.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Global uncertainty looks poised to increase in the last quarter.
• There is a rise in the populist tide sweeping Europe and Latin America.
• Escalating trade tariffs also weigh on the potential growth outlook.

Following our recent blog summarizing key takeaways from BlackRock Investment Institute’s Mid-Year Global Investment Outlook, this post takes a closer look at the first theme: a wider range of growth outcomes amidst rising macro uncertainty. 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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• Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed that President Donald Trump knew about the hack of Hillary Clinton's emails prior to their release in the summer of 2016.
• The former White House adviser told MSNBC's Katy Tur that Trump "absolutely" knew about the emails, but did not say how he knew about them.
• She also confirmed that she had been interviewed as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Читать дальше...

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• Princess Charlotte may inherit the title of Princess Royal.
• According to royal expert Duncan Larcombe, "The title of Princess Royal is traditionally bestowed on the eldest daughter of the monarch."
• The title currently belongs to Queen Elizabeth II's eldest daughter Princess Anne. 

As any royal aficionado knows, Princess Charlotte is, as the name suggests, a princess. But did you know there's another title... Читать дальше...

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• Costco deals aren't too hard to find.
• But there are a few less-than-obvious hacks and tips to apply if you ever spring for a membership.
• From watching the price tags to shopping on Mondays, here's a look at some insider tips from employees that you should know if you're going to shop at Costco.

Costco deals are easy to come by.

The retail chain is famous for having just about everything. And certainly, some of its offerings... Читать дальше...

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• It’s hard to know what to say when someone tells you they love you and you don’t feel the same.
• In some cases, it might spark a discussion about the future of the relationship.
• Above all, you shouldn't feel pressured to say it back. 

Whether you’re not ready to reciprocate or you simply don’t feel that way about the other person, it can be a challenge to figure out how to respond when someone says "I love you."

Here are a few tips for handling this tricky situation. Читать дальше...

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• Global markets have stabilized after initial fears that Turkey's crisis would spread to other emerging economies or even Europe — but that does mean the danger is over. 
• Turkey plays a key geopolitical role as a NATO member that makes any threats to its stability even more important to its neighbors.
• Investors fear the crisis could spread to other vulnerable emerging states like South Africa and Argentina, while some European banks hold substantial exposure to Turkish assets. Читать дальше...

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Tinder founder Sean Rad has had a tumultuous few years. 

When Tinder launched in 2012, it was a near-instant success. The dating app made over a million matches in less than two months, became a sensation on college campuses, and gained recognition from tech's elite. Six years after launch, the company is valued around $3 billion and is one of the highest-grossing apps in the App Store.

But Tinder also had its share of troubles. Читать дальше...

• Former White House adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman claims in her new book that President Donald Trump balked at the idea of putting abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the twenty-dollar bill.
• Manigault Newman wrote that Trump, when shown an image of Tubman, said "You want me to put that face on the twenty-dollar bill?"
• Trump has previously spoken out against removing former President Andrew Jackson's image, and the administration has yet to commit to featuring Tubman.
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Technology is increasingly disrupting every part of our daily lives.

Smart speakers and voice assistants let us interact with our homes and with retailers in new and seamless ways.

Smartphones are taking over as the dominant shopping device.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Stocks rose Tuesday as investors turned from a currency crisis in Turkey to solid economic data and strong earnings. The dollar and Treasury yields extended gains.

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

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• SpaceIL, a nonprofit backed by a billionaire in Israel, has built a 1,300-lb lunar lander called "Sparrow."
  
• The team tried to win $20 million from the Google Lunar XPRIZE, but the competition ended without a winner.
• Regardless, SpaceIL says a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch its robot in December for a moon-landing attempt in February, 2019.
• SpaceIL's mission could make Israel the fourth country to achieve a soft moon landing.

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• The five adults arrested at a New Mexico compound where children were allegedly trained to be school shooters have been allowed to post bail while they await trial. 
• Despite the judge's decision, one of the men arrested, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, will likely remain in jail since he is wanted in Georgia for kidnapping. 
• The remains of Wahhaj's three-year-old son Abdul-ghani Wahhaj were found in a tunnel on the property last week, his family said. 

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