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Starry, the startup that just two weeks ago revealed its ambitious plan to offer superfast wireless broadband to homes across the US, may have some company.

Facebook is working on similar technology to build a network, according to The Verge's Russell Brandom. The Verge dug up patent documents filed by a Facebook employee that show the company is toying with millimeter wave technology, which is what Starry plans to use to broadcast internet.

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The Four Seasons in Bora Bora is one of the coolest and most romantic hotels in the world, allowing guests to sleep in bungalows that are mere feet above the Pacific.

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Americans can't get enough pizza. So much so, we even dedicated an entire day to it — National Pizza Day.

In celebration of this important national holiday, the editors at Zagat shared the best pizza joints in 14 big cities around the US. 

From classic deep dish in Chicago to Neapolitan-style pies in San Diego, read on to see some of the top pizza joints across the country. 

Food ratings are out of 30 on the Zagat scale. For reference, scores between... Читать дальше...

Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group.

See more video by Ian Bremmer about oil, the global economy, politics and the news on his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ianbremmer

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Bentley is planning on making a fully electric car to take on Tesla, according to Rolf Frech, the Bentley board member in charge of engineering.

Drive.com first reported Frech's remarks, which were made at the launch of the Bentayga SUV in Palm Springs last week. Bentley plans on borrowing most of the hardware, batteries, and electric motors from the Porsche Mission E (often referred to as the Tesla Killer). Both Porsche and Bentley are owned by Volkswagen.

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Today's Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Pancake Day), and those of you loading up on flapjacks might encounter a familiar problem: the pancakes come out dense and flat instead of light and fluffy.

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Failure is an essential part of life because we learn some of our most important lessons from it.

Walt Bettinger, CEO of Charles Schwab, knows this from personal experience. 

In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of The New York Times, Bettinger talked about one of the biggest career lessons he ever learned.

It was in a business strategy course his senior year of college, he tells Bryant.

Bettinger had maintained a 4.0 average... Читать дальше...

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20th Century Fox is the studio behind big budget superhero films like "Wolverine," "X-Men," and the upcoming "Deadpool." And while fans are eagerly awaiting the latest installments of these big name franchises, no one has forgotten the studio's recent flop "Fantastic Four."

The 2015 film was panned by critics, who called out everything from the movie's pacing and special effects to its plot and the acting.

CinemaSins, known for its "Everything Wrong" series... Читать дальше...

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The Russian Ministry of Defense warned Turkey against launching a military incursion into Syria last week, announcing on Thursday that it had seen "growing signs" that Turkish forces were preparing to intervene to bolster rebel forces battling pro-regime troops in the north.

Some experts say, however, that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be trying to bait Turkey into entering the Syrian battlefield in order to retaliate for Ankara's decision to down a Russian warplane in November. Читать дальше...

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Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones."

George R.R. Martin's epic written saga "A Song of Ice and Fire" was adapted into HBO's hit television series "Game of Thrones." Though many hail the series' producers for successfully bringing the books to life, others have their own artistic interpretations of what the characters and locations may have looked like. 

We scoured online artist havens like DeviantArt and Instagram for the best sampling of "Game of Thrones" fan art. Читать дальше...

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Prominent oil trader Andrew J. Hall, who runs $2 billion energy and commodities hedge fund Astenbeck Capital, has gotten burned on his bullish bet on oil prices.

Astenbeck Capital fell 4% in January, according to Reuters.  Last year, the fund fell more than 36%, its biggest loss ever, the report said.

This year, oil has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years. On Tuesday, WTI hit $28.15 a barrel, down about 5%, and Brent hit $30.57, down about 7%. Meanwhile... Читать дальше...

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In February 2015, a model from Nebraska made history when she appeared as the first-ever truly plus size model in an ad in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition.

Now, she's about to chart new territory.

Sports Illustrated recently announced on its Instagram page that she would be featured in its iconic swimsuit edition — only this time, not in an ad.

It's a milestone for curvy women and the modeling industry as a whole, but it's just par for the course for Graham... Читать дальше...

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Starting today, Apple Stores in the United States will apply Belkin screen protectors onto iPhones.

While Apple Stores have sold and installed screen protectors in the past, Apple Store employees have recently been trained to use a new Belkin screen protector application machine that prevents bubbles or dust imperfections from appearing under the film when it's applied.

The service is only available for iPhones that came out in the past two years: the iPhone 6... Читать дальше...

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The full force of Silicon Valley's political influence has yet to be unleashed on the race for President.

None of the candidates have sparked the same enthusiasm that a young upstart senator for Illinois did back in 2008. Hillary Clinton is the presumptive favorite in Silicon Valley, but the high-rolling contributors I've talked to just aren't that excited by a candidate who has shifted her views on a number of popular ideas – most notably free trade and public charter schools. Читать дальше...

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Exploring a new city on a long layover is the perfect way to squeeze another destination into your trip. But it's a science that's difficult to perfect without ample time to roam around—so why not make an amazing airport your bonus destination?

Spending hours in a terminal won't give you cabin fever if it's at one of these action-packed air hubs, with events and amenities to rival those in nearby cities.

Treat yourself to fine dining and a concert... Читать дальше...

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In December Business Insider released its sixth annual list of the 50 best business schools in the world — the schools whose MBA programs have the best reputations, highest starting salaries, lowest tuitions, and best job-placement rates.

Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management came in at No. 44 on our overall list. It's the least expensive US program and least expensive two-year program, and it took first place on our list of the best business schools for your money... Читать дальше...

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The debate over genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, is full of hype and misinformation.

But a YouTube video made by the channel Piffle does an excellent job of explaining what a GMO is, and breaking down the science behind it.

Humans have been breeding plants to have desirable traits for thousands of years. As the video explains, these traits are due to the tiny molecular machines in our cells known as proteins, which are encoded by bits of DNA called genes. Читать дальше...

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Nobody has ever accused Phil Jackson of not being a thinker.

On Tuesday, the day after Jackson and the Knicks made the shocking decision to fire Derek Fisher as head coach, Jackson took to Twitter to elaborate on his basketball and life principles.

The result was a screenshot of a 400-word rambling explanation about Jackson's philosophical beliefs, self-actualization, organizational and managerial success, and lastly, what he looks for in a basketball team.

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The mapping of the human body's complete set of DNA — also known as whole genome sequencing — has been held up as a potential game-changer in healthcare.The idea, backers say, is that by understanding more about your genetics, doctors can tailor treatments for ailments like cancer to each patient. But there's been two big drawbacks to the technology. First, it was historically very expensive, with sequencing costs alone staying in the million-dollar range up through 2008. Читать дальше...

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As Panera enters its 2.0 era, the company’s business is radically changing.

By the end of the year, the company says that more than 20% of sales will be ordered, produced, and paid for digitally. In some markets, more than a third of sales are already digital and more than 50% of transactions use the MyPanera rewards program.

With the company announcing its fourth quarter earnings today after the market closes, analysts are trying to predict the future of the business ... Читать дальше...

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French master chef Benoît Violier, who was found dead of an apparent suicide last Sunday, may have been victimized by a company that sold expensive wine but allegedly failed to deliver the bottles, reports Swiss business magazine Bilan.

Violier, who was 44, apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He left no note.

Violier was the owner and chef of the three-Michelin-star Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville near Lausanne, Switzerland. It had been recently... Читать дальше...

The key to making the perfect steak is to cook it sous vide and then finish it with a sear, according to chef Grant Crilly. Crilly, the co-founder of ChefSteps, did a video demonstration on how to make the most flavorful, well-cooked steak around. Judging by the final product, it's hard to argue with him.

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DMX was close to death on Monday night, TMZ reports.

The rapper was reportedly found at a Ramada Inn in Yonkers, New Jersey, "without a pulse" and "not breathing." Police found him on the ground in a parking lot, and his pulse reportedly came back after a minute of CPR.

DMX is apparently now in stable condition. He told TMZ he remembers "having shortness of breath after suffering bronchitis for a couple of days."

NOW WATCH: Hollywood's new power couple were... Читать дальше...

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Quit glancing at your Apple Watch and go back to the original timekeeper: our faithful sun.

YouTuber and designer Mojoptix has unveiled a cleverly designed 3D-printed sundial that uses no batteries, no motors, and no electronics of any kind. With only a carefully arranged set of pinholes, the device automatically casts the correct time (in 20-minute intervals) as a shadow below.

He calls it "Cadran Solaire Numérique," and it's available to buy for $80 on his Etsy page... Читать дальше...