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• A man traveling with his wife was accused of sexually assaulting a sleeping woman who was between them.
• He claimed he was unaware of his actions because he took a sleeping pill.
• Later testimony revealed the pill was Tylenol.
• He was convicted by a jury of sexual abuse, according to the US Department of Justice.
• He could now face life in prison.

This story contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault.

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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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• A wave of migrants from Venezuela has arrived in neighboring countries over the past several months.
• Their presence has strained social services and sparked resentment among local populations.
• That sentiment has at times spilled over into violence, and a recent incident in Brazil prompted the government to deploy more troops for security.

The number of Venezuelans fleeing to neighboring countries has swelled over the past year, and... Читать дальше...

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• The SR-72 is leveraging technology from the Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 to help it fly at speeds exceeding Mach 6.
• The SR-72 will also have a strike mission, and reported plans call for a “Flight Research Vehicle” to be constructed in the early 2020s. 
• As for the lucky pilots who get to fly this plane, they will not need the very bulky suits that Blackbird pilots wear, because the initial plans call for the SR-72 to be a drone.

• Disney World has lots to offer in the way of dining experiences. 
• If you consider yourself a true foodie, make sure you visit Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge for a gourmet dining experience. 
• No Disney World trip is complete without a visit to Epcot's World Showcase, where you can drink alcoholic beverages from various countries. 

The following is an adapted excerpt from "Tasting the Magic from A-Z: The Best Food and Beverages at Walt Disney World" by Trisha Daab:

Universal

Wedding movies are one of the most fun micro-genres around. Who doesn’t want to attend a fantasy celebrity wedding from the comfort of your couch?

Although wedding-set films have been overused in some of the more cliche romantic comedies, there are a few films that do the genre so right, you’d think you were a guest at the wedding ceremony.

If you’re preparing for your own wedding or just want to bask in the cinematic glow of a well-crafted love story, here are 16 of the best wedding movies of all time. Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump singled out a Hispanic US Border Patrol agent and seemed to misname the agency in his remarks during a ceremony to honor border and law enforcement officers on Monday.
• While inviting the agent to the stage, Trump said "he speaks perfect English" and mistakenly referred to Customs and Border Patrol as "CBC" several times, despite a teleprompter reportedly having the correct abbreviation.
• The White House did not identify a specific impetus for the event... Читать дальше...

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• Germany wants to replace its Tornado combat aircraft, which have had technical issues.
• But Berlin also wants to maintain a nuclear-capability with the Tornado's successor, which may give the US leverage with the decision.
• Germans have a deep aversion to nuclear weapons and are wary of Trump, which may mean the country will scrap the nuclear capability altogether.

Germany wants to replace its fleet of 89 Tornado combat jets with... 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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• Elon Musk and Grimes debuted their relationship at the Met Gala in May 2018.
• They met on Twitter, where they bonded over a joke about artificial intelligence.
• They've been dating for about three months now.
• But after a pretty wild news cycle, it seems that Grimes and Musk have unfollowed each other on social media — which has people speculating they've broken up.
• Take a look back at their relationship timeline, as told by memes and jokes. Читать дальше...

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The RMS Titanic was billed as "unsinkable." Many conflicting reasons have been proposed as to why but, nonetheless, they were proven wrong. When the RMS Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean, she took with her over 1,500 of her 2,224 estimated passengers and crew.

Countless expeditions were sent to go salvage the wreckage, but it wasn't until 1985 when it was "suddenly" located.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Flight attendants from Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines shared which in-flight drinks are the best value.
• Free-pour wine straight from the bottle, whiskey, and bloody marys are worth the money.
• Avoid sugary drinks, coffee, and sparklng wine.

A big trip often calls for a toast. Why wait until you arrive at your destination when you could have a drink en route? When flying coach, this line of thought is often followed by disappointment when the drink arrives... Читать дальше...

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• Teens are obsessed with Supreme, a skater brand that has seen mainstream success in recent years.
• Supreme has garnered a lot of attention in the last week after copies of the New York Post with Supreme ads on the cover flew off the shelves. Almost all Supreme products sell out instantly.
• There is a huge market for reselling Supreme products because of the extremely high demand. Some fans who shared their stories with Business Insider said they are able to make... Читать дальше...

AP

• Frontier Airlines has suspended one of its pilots that is accused of making threats on Facebook against a 12-year-old transgender girl for using the girls' bathroom at her school in Oklahoma.
• In a statement, the Denver-based low-cost airline said that the unnamed pilot was suspended on August 13 pending an investigation into the alleged threats.
• Frontier added that it does not condone discrimination.

Frontier Airlines says it has suspended a pilot... Читать дальше...

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Media consumption is at a saturation point. After rising for much of the last decade, total digital time spent has been nearly static since the start of 2015. As a result, it's increasingly difficult for content producers to win over minutes of consumers' time.

One platform, though... Читать дальше...

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