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SpaceX doesn't land its rockets back on Earth just because it looks cool.

The former president skydives to celebrate his birthdays through the years.

We're calling it now: Air fryers are the Instant Pot of 2019. 

We're always on the lookout for new kitchen gadgets that will make cooking easier and more fun —so pumped was an understatement we first heard claims of a countertop appliance that can make our favorite greasy foods less unhealthy, all with speed similar to an Instant Pot. Air fryers started popping into mainstream eye in Spring 2017, and now that they've had their chance to marinate in the market (food pun intended), it feels... Читать дальше...

We're calling it now: Air fryers are the Instant Pot of 2018. 

We're always on the lookout for new kitchen gadgets that will make cooking easier and more fun. Air fryers have been popping up all over recently, and for good reason. A way to get crispy french fries or chicken wings as a moment's notice? We'll take two.

But if you thought you were overwhelmed with all of the different Instant Pot models, just wait until you see the air fryer market.

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Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu has sent e message to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to ask the international community if he feels he is overwhelmed. Ekweremadu spoke on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, April 17

PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it was very likely that proof has disappeared from the site of a suspected poison gas attack in Syria, adding it was essential that international inspectors be given full access to the site. Inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) travelled to Syria last week to inspect the site, but have yet to gain access to Douma, which is now under government control after the rebels withdrew. "As of today... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser for energy and environmental policy is resigning. Michael Catanzaro will be returning...

Jeremy Renner‘s buzzing career in Hollywood is earning him a big paycheck — meaning his child support payments are changing.

By Tomo Uetake and Hideyuki Sano TOKYO (Reuters) - From a rising Nikkei stock market to falling measures of volatility, there is little in Japan's financial markets to suggest that this may be a nation on the verge of a political upheaval. Public support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the architect of the Abenomics brand of reforms that has helped weaken the yen, raised economic growth levels and lifted corporate profits, is at record lows as his administration is embroiled in scandals involving suspected cronyism. Читать дальше...

It’s been said that a picture is worth 1,000 words — and Stormy Daniels’ sketch of the man she says threatened her, also seems to be worth 1,000 Twitter theories.

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• McDonald's franchisees must make an initial investment of between $1 million and $2.2 million. 
• McDonald's charges a $45,000 franchisee fee and an ongoing monthly service fee equal to 4% of gross sales.
• Franchisees must also pay rent to the company, which is a percentage of monthly sales.

Owning a McDonald's franchise can be a lucrative business, but it requires a lot of cash. 

• We tried McDonald's... Читать дальше...

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It was anything but simple for Leonid Melnychuk. The founder of Sacramento’s Olenka Builders was one of several experts tasked with adding square footage and enhancing the living experience at 560 Summit Ave. in Mill Valley. Their efforts resulted in voluminous public rooms and luxurious amenities within a six-bedroom trilevel boasting around 4,900 square feet of living space and striking views of mature redwoods. Multiple complications presented themselves during... Читать дальше...

Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to take a step closer to clinching a Champions League place when they visit Brighton & Hove Albion to kick off the midweek Premier League action. Follow live here.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure that makes voter registration automatic for New Jersey residents who interact with the state's Motor Vehicle Commission. Murphy says the law is needed "in the age of President Trump and voter suppression." The Democrat signed the bill Tuesday after the Democrat-led Legislature sent it to him last week. The measure makes New Jersey the 12th state, along with the District of Columbia, to have automatic voter registration. The new law says that... Читать дальше...

Two search-and-rescue workers who assisted in recovering the bodies of a Southern California family whose vehicle plunged into a Mendocino County river, killing the parents and both children, suffered major injuries Sunday night in a car crash, officials said. The driver, Anderson resident Clayton Chaney, was heading south on Highway 101 just south of Leggett around 6:45 p.m. when his 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup went off the west edge of the road and down an embankment, according to the California Highway Patrol. Читать дальше...

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi on Tuesday launched a  R90 million road rehabilitation project between Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala, east of Tshwane.

An alliance-skeptical president turns to old allies in Syria.

A flight attendant has revealed how to get a coveted first class upgrade when you arrive at the airport – it’s all about what you’re wearing. Cabin crew members have revealed that looking the part when you walk up to the check-in desk doesn’t always mean designer clothes as simply looking smart can boost your...

Maple floors and concrete columns accent this penthouse hosting views of the city and bay through architectural windows. The sixth floor residence includes a bonus room, mezzanine loft and indoor tandem parking for two cars. The listing is zoned as live/work and rests near BART, Caltrain and Muni. Visit www.clocktowerpenthouseloft.com. Listing agent: Alan Morcos, Pacific Union Real Estate, (415) 505-7779, alan@alanmorcos.com . 461 Second St.... Читать дальше...

A 15-foot barrel beamed ceiling shelters the great room of this single-story waterfront home near downtown Larkspur. The master suite includes dressing areas, an office, and a spa bathroom. A professional Wolf cooktop and butcher block counters outfit the chef’s kitchen. Learn more at www.larkspurwaterside.com. Listing agent: Julie Leitzell, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 309-7074, j.leitzell@ggsir.com.... Читать дальше...

Users of the Viber messenger have reported problems with access for the second day in a row after the blocking of another popular messenger.

Vitaly Bespalov, a 23-year-old journalism school graduate, had no idea what to expect when he arrived at a nondescript four-story business center in St. Petersburg to interview for a job. Everything about the building at Savushkina 55 seemed odd. Security was heavy and the windows were tinted. Guards dressed in camouflage demanded his passport and his home address before letting him into the building. And, as he negotiated his entry, Bespalov noticed a woman enter the lobby in a rage. "She was... Читать дальше...

It looks like Warner Bros. has finally cracked a plan for bringing Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn back to theaters in something not called Suicide Squad.

Microbes in Soil Help Sorghum Stay Strong Against Droughts

Bacteria that help sorghum survive drought could someday be used as probiotics for crops.

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(Inside Science) -- Scientists want... Читать дальше...