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• US officials are confident that Ibrahim al-Asiri, an infamous al-Qaeda bomb-maker and who masterminded a plot to down a commercial airliner over Detroit on Christmas 2009, was killed in a US drone strike last year, according to multiple reports.
• This particular terrorist was described by a former US intelligence official as "probably the most sophisticated terrorist bomb maker on the planet," CBS News reported Monday. Читать дальше...

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• At the 2018  MTV VMAs Monday at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, comedian Tiffany Haddish applauded Camila Cabello for snagging several nominations.
• Haddish also shaded Fifth Harmony — pointing out that the group, which is on an indefinite hiatus, was not present at the award show.
• When Nicki Minaj went on stage to accept the award for best hip hop, she defended 5H member Normani Kordei.
• "Don't... Читать дальше...

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• Omarosa Manigault Newman said President Donald Trump's prolific use of Twitter sometimes forced aides to scrap plans they spent "all night" working on.
• Omarosa said other aides would caution Trump to "tweet responsibly."
• Trump would "look at you like, 'I can't believe you of all people don't understand why I tweet,'" Omarosa said.

Omarosa Manigault Newman, the firebrand communications director of the White House's public liaison office who was fired in December... 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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• Artist Cardi B was the star to watch on the MTV VMAs red carpet.
• She wore a velvet-fuchsia couture gown by designer Nicolas Jebran.
• Her earrings were reportedly made from 200 carats of emeralds.
• See stunning photos of Cardi B's look below.

Music star Cardi B rocked the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Wearing a custom fuchsia couture gown by Nicolas Jebran, Cardi B went full 80s glam. Читать дальше...

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The annual MTV Video Music Awards may reward the artists who put out the best music videos of the year. But those who tune in are also rewarded with a glamorous, and sometimes daring, display of red-carpet fashion.

On Monday night, celebrities arriving at New York City's Radio City Music Hall did not disappoint, posing for the cameras in everything from sheer gowns to colorful suits before taking to their seats and the stage. While awards for best celebrity outfits aren't given out at the VMAs... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump said he is "totally allowed" to take over the ongoing Russia investigation.
• In an interview with Reuters published on Monday, Trump said, "I've decided to stay out ... Now I don't have to stay out ... I could run it if I want."
• Special counsel Robert Mueller is currently leading the Russia probe. He was appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
• Constitutional law experts say Trump has options if... Читать дальше...

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From the over-the-top performances to the acceptance speeches, the MTV Video Music Awards are always filled with instantly iconic moments that go down in pop culture history. 

If that wasn't enough excitement, the red carpet before the show provides just as many memorable moments. All of the stars in attendance typically pull out all the stops and deliver some show-stopping looks before a single award is even handed out. Читать дальше...

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• The Indonesian island of Lombok was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes on Sunday.
• Fourteen people died following the earthquakes that struck just hours apart.
• The island is still reeling from three major earthquakes earlier this month that left hundreds dead and heavily damaged the tourist site.

The Indonesian tourist island of Lombok was hit with a series of deadly earthquakes just two weeks after earthquakes killed at least 430 people. Читать дальше...

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• Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson made their first official red carpet appearance together at the MTV VMAs on Monday evening at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.
• The engaged couple only had eyes for each other as they embraced and kissed.
• After a few snapshots were taken, they dashed away from the red carpet. 

Fans can't get enough of newly engaged superstars Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson. The couple made their first... Читать дальше...

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• Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson made their red carpet debut as an engaged couple at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.
• But after taking a few photos, the two were seen running across the carpet.
• The paparazzi yelled at them to stop, so they could get some pictures of the couple.
• But the two kept running, with Grande leading the way. 
• Ariana Grande is set to perform during... 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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• President Donald Trump said he was worried that any statements under oath he provides to special counsel Robert Mueller could be used to bring perjury charges against him as part of the probe into Russia's electoral interference.
• "So if I say something and he [Comey] says something, and it's my word against his, and he's best friends with Mueller, so Mueller might say: 'Well, I believe Comey,' and even if I'm telling the truth, that makes me a liar. Читать дальше...

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Life insurance is a fundamentally hard product to sell, as it requires people to think about their deaths and promises no immediate rewards.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• The SEC announced charges and a settlement with Michael Rothenberg, the founder of Rothenberg Ventures.
• The SEC charged Rothenberg with overcharging investors to fund personal projects. Rothenberg did not admit or deny the allegations in the settlement.
• Rothenberg will be barred from the brokerage and investment advisory business for five years.

Michael Rothenberg, the founder of a flashy San Francisco VC firm that imploded under a cloud of controversy in 2016... Читать дальше...

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• Facebook is trying to use AI to make MRI scans up to 10x faster.
• The social network's AI lab has teamed up with the NYU School of Medicine for a new research project.
• The company has access to 3 million magnetic resonance images from 10,000 clinical cases.

Facebook wants to revolutionise MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans.

The social networking giant announced on Monday a new research project that aims to use... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump talked down expectations for the US-China trade talks that kick off on Wednesday in an interview with Reuters.
• Trump also said there is "no timeframe" for an end to the trade war with China.
• The second set of Trump's tariffs — this time on $16 billion worth of Chinese imports to the US — are set to go live on Friday. China is expected to respond with tariffs on an equal amount of US goods.

President Donald... Читать дальше...

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• Legal experts reacted to the major New York Times report that President Donald Trump's former longtime lawyer Michael Cohen may soon face charges.
• The Times reported Sunday that Cohen may be charged before the end of August.
• One former federal prosecutor said such a quick turnaround from the initial April raid of Cohen's properties to him being formally charged could signal his cooperation with the government.
• Meanwhile, a prominent... Читать дальше...

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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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• Amazon is pushing further into insurance
• The future of artificial intelligence in retail
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Since snagging an early lead in the smart speaker market with the Echo product lineup, Amazon has maintained its dominance through the second quarter of this year — but it has less breathing room than ever. 

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New data from mobile research firm Apptopia shows how many hours Android and iOS device sunk into the most popular smartphone games — and there were a few surprises on the list.

Most notably, the data reveal that "Fortnite: Battle Royale," the international sensation, still claims fewer playing hours than years-old games like "Clash of Clans" and "Candy Crush Saga." However, it's worth noting that "Fortnite" wasn't even available on Android during the time covered by the report... Читать дальше...

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• Prosecutors charged Christopher Watts, 33, with murder in the deaths of his pregnant wife and their two young daughters.
• Watts faces nine felony charges, including three first-degree murder charges, two counts of murdering a child, one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy and three counts of tampering with a deceased human body.
• Before his arrest last week, Watts lamented in interviews with local television stations about missing his wife and daughters. Читать дальше...