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In Hong Kong, you can now visit a McDonald’s that is nearly unrecognizable from a traditional location of the burger chain, serving offerings like quinoa, asparagus, and crayfish.

To celebrate McDonald’s 40th anniversary in Hong Kong, the burger franchise opened a hyper-modern location called McDonald’s Next, reports BrandChannel.

The new location, located in shopping hub Admiralty, takes the chain’s Create Your Taste platform to another level of customization. Читать дальше...

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union's foreign policy chief warned on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shi'ite Muslim cleric risked "dangerous consequences" by further inflaming sectarian tensions in the region.

The kingdom executed cleric Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday alongside dozens of al Qaeda members, signaling that it would not tolerate attacks, whether by Sunni jihadists or from its Shi'ite minority.

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini... Читать дальше...

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The S&P 500 index is flat for the year, but that hasn’t been due to a lack of volatility. The index has traded within a 259-point range in 2015. This year is shaping up to be a disappointment compared to the stellar returns on stocks in recent years: 13.5% in 2014, 32.2% in 2013,15.9% in 2012.

The outlook for 2016 is even worse.

These six charts make a very compelling case for a stock market correction in the near future.

The earnings... Читать дальше...

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I first met Noah Kagan over rain and strong espressos at Red Rock Coffee in Mountain View, California. It was 2007.

We were both in hoodies and had a shared penchant for the F-bomb and burritos, all of which led to a caffeine-infused mind meld.

It would be the first of many.

The matchmaker then introducing us was the prophetic and profane Dave McClure, general partner of 500 Start-ups, which is now headquartered just down the street from Red Rock.

Mr. Читать дальше...

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Ever find yourself making resolutions each year to hit the gym, quit smoking, or run a marathon, only to end up in a spiral of disappointment and self-loathing?

Fear not! We've put together some tips on the best ways to keep your New Year's resolutions.

Here's what you should do:

1. Be realistic

Many people have the problem of making overambitious resolutions that they have no hope of sticking to. Psychologist Peter Herman coined the term... Читать дальше...

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Proceed with caution! Serious TFA spoilers lie just ahead.

There are new bad guys in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." But one of the most evil new characters, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), may not be as bad as you thought.

According to the movie's novelization (a book Disney/Lucas Films had to sign off on before it was published), Ren has as much light as dark in him, and he felt serious remorse after he killed his father, Han Solo.

To refresh your memory:... Читать дальше...

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Getting rich is a long term game.

The good news is that starting to accumulate wealth is almost entirely under your control — all it takes is patience, the right mentality, and smart habits.

If you want to master your money and build wealth, start by ditching these 13 costly habits as you head into 2016:

Using out-of-network ATMs.

Whether it be out of laziness or ignorance, many people continue to pay ATM fees — and the seemingly insignificant charges can add up over time. Читать дальше...

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In 2014, when Business Insider's Military & Defense team got together to guess the state of the world a year down the line, we thought we were embarking on a slightly embarrassing endeavor.

It turns out several of our predictions were correct.

ISIS proved it could strike beyond its "caliphate" by bombing a Russian passenger jet and carrying out multiple attacks inside a European capital as well as inspiring several "lone wolf" attacks.

Meanwhile, Iran signed... Читать дальше...

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Saving a little bit more can have a huge impact on your ability to retire.

Perhaps the smartest thing you can do this year is increase your retirement contribution by 1% of your salary. Thus, if you contribute 5% of your salary to retirement, increase it to 6%. If you contribute 3% of your salary each year, then up your contribution to 4%.

An analysis by Fidelity suggests that the average American can significantly improve their retirement income by saving just 1% more of their salary each year. Читать дальше...

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Donald Trump was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel's show when the late night host asked him a simple question:

"Isn't it un-American and wrong to discriminate people based on their religion?"

Trump replied with a long-winded but brilliantly structured one-minute answer. Evan Puschak, founder of NerdWriter, analyzed all 220 words and determined Trump's sentence structure and basic word choices give him a leg up on other presidential candidates when speaking to America. Читать дальше...

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Plenty of people resolve to jump-start their careers in the new year. For some, this resolution is more of a necessity than lip service.

Here are 15 high-profile people (and teams) whose careers or reputations took a big hit in 2015. While we expect many to bounce back, others may never recover.

Former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli

The former hedge fund manager took a lot of heat in September after he jacked... Читать дальше...

Hollis Johnson

Yes, you can get breakfast that's nutritious — and filling! — at fast-food places like McDonald's and Burger King.

And while starting every day with a hashbrown and a McGriddle is probably not a great idea, you don't have to completely swear off the fast-food joints in your neighborhood.

We've compiled the following list of the healthiest fast-food breakfasts that'll fill you up and keep you going all day long.

Panera — Power Almond Quinoa Oatmeal — 290... Читать дальше...

Famous last words of 18 famous people.

NOW WATCH: This is the Marine Corps' monstrous new assault vehicle

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Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump criticized President Barack Obama on Tuesday for supposedly seeing "Star Wars" while neglecting to deal with the threat of the Islamic State terror group, also known as ISIS.

Trump released an Instagram video splicing together news clips of ISIS militants potentially creating fake passports and a clip of Obama telling the White House press corps that he was ending a briefing "to get to Star Wars."

"Our... Читать дальше...

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Over the past few years, Tesla has been without question the biggest and most interesting story in the car business.

But it hasn't been completely alone. There are, after all, lots of other automakers in the world, and for the most part, they had a terrific 2015.

We don't yet know the exact number, but chances are excellent that the year 2015 will come in as the best year ever for the US auto market, with something close to 18 million new cars and trucks having rolled off dealer lots. Читать дальше...

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Netflix is poised to have a monster year.

The company has said that it plans to roughly double its output of original shows to 31 in 2016. Netflix also has the following in the pipeline: 10 feature films, 30 kids shows, 12 documentaries, and 10 stand-up comedy specials.

Netflix has repeatedly said that original content is its future, and this year will show whether it can maintain the high quality of its shows as it scales up production.

But what is Netflix actually putting out in 2016? Читать дальше...

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NOW WATCH: Apple wants to replace the iPhone with this advanced technology

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Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers have been full of surprises this year — from their dance moves to their impressive 14-0 run.

Newton had another surprise in store last week when he revealed that he and longtime girlfriend Kia Proctor welcomed a baby boy into the world.

"I've been quiet about this because I didn't want to create a distraction for my team and appreciate the privacy in this joyous time," he tweeted on December 30.

Born on Christmas Eve ... Читать дальше...

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Millennials as a whole are worried about their finances. In fact, according to a Bank of America/USA Today report released earlier this year, 41% of millennials are "chronically stressed" about money. And it's hard to blame them. Many graduated into a recession, most are saddled with gargantuan debt, and a large number are stuck in low-wage jobs.

And it turns out that most millennials don't know much about investing either.

The BofA/USA Today report mentioned above... Читать дальше...

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You're the person in the office who has 30 different labels in your inbox, an entire whiteboard of to-dos, and every productivity app the iTunes store has to offer.

There's not much more you can do to be organized, right?

Hey, even if you're one of the most put-together people ever, you can still try some new hacks. Test out these organization tricks that are perfect for super efficient people who want to get even better.

1. Looking to get all of your office supplies in order? Читать дальше...

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If you're trying to lose weight, you've probably already replaced sugary drinks like soda and juice with water.

But what you might not be aware of is that drinking water before meals could be helpful for weight loss — and perhaps not just because it occupies space in your tummy.

In a small recent study, researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK found that, on average, people who drank water 3o minutes before some or all of their three meals a day... Читать дальше...

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It’s every manager’s worst nightmare.

An employee you love who is exceptional at his or her job just resigned, seemingly out of the blue. When you ask the employee what you could have done to stop it or make them happier, they don’t have a good response. They offer some form of “it’s not you, it’s me,” that horrible breakup line people use to soften the blow, but all recipients know is BS.

Michael Lopp is the author of a few management books and he's overseen teams of software engineers. Читать дальше...