Новости за 28.08.2018

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• President Donald Trump on Monday night reportedly warned evangelical Christian leaders there will be "violence" if Republicans lose their majority in Congress as a result of November's midterm elections. 
• "You're one election away from losing everything that you've got," Trump said, according to a report.
• If Republicans lose big to Democrats, Trump warned, "they will overturn everything that we've done and they'll do it quickly and violently, and... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump announced a new bilateral trade agreement with Mexico on Monday.
• The deal would rework several trade rules dealing with cars, intellectual property, agriculture, and more.
• But many experts and groups have attacked the new deal, including some long-time Trump allies.

President Donald Trump heralded a trade deal with Mexico as a new day for the North American Free Trade Agreement, but many of his top allies aren't thrilled by the agreement. Читать дальше...

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People are fascinated by vivid seek-and-find illustrations. Past viral brain teaser challenges have included finding a panda among snowmen, a card among gift bags, a heart among elephants, a lollipop among ice cream, and a bunny among cats.

Dancewear Central, a dancewear retailer in the UK, created a new brain teaser that conceals a pink tutu amid watermelon slices against a pink background.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• The flattening Treasury yield curve is getting a lot of attention as a potential recession indicator.
• But there’s another flattening that is arguably of greater importance.
• The narrowing return gap between low- and high-risk assets suggests a more cautious approach to fixed income investing is warranted.

The only thing more persistent than the flattening yield curve between two-year and 10-year Treasuries has been market fears about the flattening yield curve. Читать дальше...

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• Joe Navarro, a retired FBI agent and author of "What Every Body is Saying," is sharing more of his knowledge on body language in his new book "The Dictionary of Body Language."
• Expressive hand movements can enhance your effectiveness as a persuasive speaker.
• From hand steepling to placing your palms facing up, here are five body language behaviors that can improve your confidence. 

The following is an adapted excerpt from "The Dictionary... 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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• A study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that about 250,000 gun deaths occur around the world each year. 
• The US was among six countries that make up half of those annual fatalities.

CHICAGO (AP) — Gun deaths worldwide total about 250,000 yearly and the United States is among just six countries that make up half of those fatalities, a study found.

The results from one of the most comprehensive... Читать дальше...

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• Russia is gearing up for a massive military exercise in its far east in mid-September.
• China and Mongolia will also take part. 
• The war games come amid rising tension between Russia and the West, which are both eyeing each other's militaries warily.

The Russian military is getting ready for what is said to be an "unprecedented" military exercise, but as thousands of men and machines gather in Russia's east, leaders in Moscow may be... Читать дальше...

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Earlier this month, Apple became the first American company with a market cap over $1 trillion.

That was mostly due to the iPhone, possibly the most profitable product in modern history.

Last year, Apple sold over 216 million iPhones.

Obviously, it's a major hit — it basically mints money for Apple, now the most valuable company in the world.

But when it first came out, there were a lot of people who didn't think it was all that great. Читать дальше...

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• Tesla is bringing its upcoming semi truck, the Semi, to some of its customers. One of those customers (UPS) complimented the vehicle.
• The Twitter account for UPS' Illinois branch posted videos of the Semi on Monday and said it offered a "smooth" ride. 
• The version of the Semi the company saw is likely a prototype. Tesla declined a request for comment.

Tesla is bringing its upcoming electric semi truck, the Semi, to some of its customers. One of those customers ... Читать дальше...

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Stocks ended little changed Tuesday, after the S&P 500 touched 2,900 for first time, holding close to record highs for a third straight session. The dollar slipped, and Treasury yields inched higher. 

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

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• Academic review site Niche reported the toughest college to gain acceptance into in every state.
• The list looked at SAT and ACT scores and college acceptance rates.
• The hardest college to get into in America is Harvard University.

With an acceptance rate of just 5% and typical SAT scores between 1430 and 1600, Harvard University is America's hardest college to get into, according to a list from academic review site... Читать дальше...

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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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• To find the best places to visit in October 2018, Business Insider looked at climate data, cultural calendars, and peak travel times.
• October is shoulder season for many top tourism destinations, and savvy travelers are already planning their trips.
• The best places to visit in October include the haunted city of Savannah, Georgia, the world's biggest Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany, and the vibrant cultural hub of Marrakesh, Morocco. Читать дальше...

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Usually, when something goes wrong with your iPhone or Mac, the first move is to go to an Apple Store to get it looked at by a professional.

But the Apple Store can be expensive for repairs, and minor problems can often be solved at home with stuff you already have lying around.

Over the past eight years, Apple users have found all sorts of clever hacks to fix your iPhone without going out and buying pricey parts or accessories.

Some hacks can even make your iPhone better than it was out of the box. Читать дальше...

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• There are some jobs in which nearly every professional says they feel that they make the world a better place.
• Most of these are in education and health, according to a Payscale survey.
• GED teacher and education director topped the list. 

If your goal in life is to make the world a better place, you should probably pursue a job in education or healthcare.

Three of the top 20 most feel-good jobs in America... Читать дальше...

Farfetch

• There seems to be no shortage of bizarre denim lately. 
• While $168 extreme cut-out jeans definitely had people scratching their heads, the inside-out look might be the most bizarre denim trend yet. 
• Farfetch is selling Unravel Project's new "Inside-out Effect" jeans. 
• While the jeans were originally listed for more than $1,100, they are currently on sale for $348. 

It's safe to say this week has been a strange one when it comes to online shopping. Читать дальше...

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• Hours after claiming Google "rigged" search results to supress conservative media outlets, US President Donald Trump attacked the company again later from the Oval office.
• Trump claimed that Google was "really taking advantage of a lot of people." 
• He also warned tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Twitter, which have been accused of anti-conservative bias by some groups, to "be careful."  

US President Donald Trump continued on Tuesday to take aim at Google. Читать дальше...

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• Bella Thorne recently modeled for her own Filthy Fangs bikini line.
• In one shot posted to her Instagram story, Thorne poses with her arms up and unshaven armpits exposed.
• While choosing not to shave is often interpreted as an empowering or feminist decision, some Twitter users noted that Thorne appears to shave other areas of her body.
• Others simply said they do not care whether Thorne shaves or not. 

Bella Thorne has taken to Instagram... Читать дальше...

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For the first time ever in this list, there are two $1,000 smartphones to choose from. 

And because of that price tag, neither of them have the top spot. You just don't need to spend that amount of money to get a great smartphone experience. 

Plus, one of those phones are primarily designed for power users rather than the regular smartphone user, as it has features that not everyone may appreciate.

Check out our list of the top 20 smartphones you can buy:

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• Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis hit record highs in the US in 2017, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
• Between 2013 and 2017, gonorrhea increased by 67%, syphilis increased by 76%, and chlamydia remained the most common condition reported to the CDC.
• Some STDs may not cause symptoms and may be spread by people who don't know they're infected.
• Using condoms, being monogamous, reducing your number of sex partners... Читать дальше...

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• Voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections in Florida, Arizona, and Oklahoma for a potentially historic vote in state legislatures.
• In these primaries, 15 millennials are running for seats in the House of Representatives, continuing the swell of younger candidates aiming to transform Congress in November's midterm elections.
• Four candidates in Florida stand to set demographic records for state offices if they win.
• Interest in key issues... Читать дальше...