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Taga creates bicycles that transform into strollers for parents on the go. The transformation only takes 20 seconds, so switching back and forth is easy.

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Prior to the 2011 season, the Boston Red Sox made one of the big offseason splashes, signing free agent outfielder Carl Crawford to a 7-year, $142 million contract. That deal, which now is the Los Angeles Dodgers' problem, has been a disaster and it just got worse.

The Dodgers have informed Carl Crawford that he will not start in left field this season, essentially making him a $21 million backup. Crawford broke the news himself.

"They told me there will be a lot of at-bats for me... Читать дальше...

Chris Poole

Even though Chris Poole, the founder of controversial online forum 4chan is joining Google Plus, the social network won't become a "den of infamy." 

That's the promise of one of Google's lead engineers, responding to the announcement on Monday that Poole would be join its social team. 

Yonatan Zunger, a long-time Google engineer who currently acts as the chief architect for social, posted about Poole's hiring on Google Plus. 

4Chan is one of the web's most popular forums for online discussions... Читать дальше...

Flower sushi might not be easy to make, but it sure is beautiful. Check out the full instructions here.

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A Donald Trump presidential nomination threatens plenty of Republican officeholders. And perhaps nowhere is that clearer than in the U.S. Senate, where there's evidence that such an unpredictable, polarizing candidate at the top of the ticket could help swing the balance of power back toward Democrats -- especially in a handful of swing and blue-leaning states where Republicans are defending seats.

But primary results this past week have forced Senate Republicans... Читать дальше...

The squid in the Japanese dish "katsu ika odori don" aren't alive, but with a little soy sauce they spring into action.

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We all know the importance of getting a good night's sleep.

Lack of sleep can cause anxiety and irritability and affect your ability to retain information, all impairing your productivity.

But as all busy entrepreneurs know, sometimes getting a full night of shut-eye just isn't possible, leaving you with no choice but to try to power through the day on little rest.

Open your curtains.

Getting exposure to light as soon as you wake up is important... Читать дальше...

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ISIS has been looking to expand its territorial holdings outside of Iraq and Syria, as its strongholds there are increasingly targeted by the US and its coalition partners.

The terrorist group — aka the Islamic State, ISIL, or Daesh — now has a significant foothold in Libya, and it might be looking to take on another north African country as well: Tunisia.

Militants are thought to have crossed into Tunisia on March 7 to carry out attacks against Tunisian security forces there... Читать дальше...

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Wall Street bonuses were more than double the combined annual earnings of 895,000 full-time minimum wage workers (Institute for Policy Studies)

A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies found that the bonus pool for 172,400 Wall Street employees doubled the combined annual earnings of 895,000 full-time minimum wage workers in the US. Читать дальше...

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones."

Fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming sixth season of "Game of Thrones," but HBO has so far given mere hints about what's in store. From a bloody Jon Snow poster to intriguing footage of house banners, previous teasers were, well, just teasing. 

Based on the released images from season six, we know Daenerys will be held captive by the Dothraki clan she ran into at the end of season five. We also... Читать дальше...

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As of 2016, there are 2,188 billionaires across the world, according to a recent report from Hurun, a Shanghai firm that releases yearly rankings and research about the world's richest people.

It turns out that some companies have a higher concentration of the richest of the rich than others. Of course, some of these companies are run by powerful families that have multiple billionaires in their clan, but others are not.

Read on to see the 11 companies with... Читать дальше...

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The modern smartphone is a remarkable device. A single device that fits in your pocket can do all the tasks that once required cameras, camcorders, GPS devices, watches, alarm clocks, calculators, and even TVs.    

But the next change might be the most radical of all—it could eliminate the need to carry cash and credit cards.  

The growing importance... Читать дальше...

Airbnb

Small living is not for everyone. But if you've always been curious about what it would be like to stay in a tiny home, there's always Airbnb.

Tech Insider asked Airbnb for a round-up of the highest-rated tiny homes on the site that are less than 1,000 square feet.

While some of the homes don't have exact dimensions available, they are all considered "tiny" by Airbnb, have five-star ratings, and are spread out across America.

Best of all? They're cheap.

Keep... Читать дальше...

Daniel Goodman

Business Insider is hiring a copy-editing intern to work in our New York City office.

This person will be responsible for editing copy on screen for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sense, and Business Insider style.

We are looking for someone who can work quickly and independently, sometimes without the luxury of querying reporters and other editors.

Attention to detail is necessary but so is speed.

Requirements:

• Experience copy editing... Читать дальше...

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A few miles from the heart of Mexico City lies La Isla de las Muñecas, the Island of Dolls, where thousands of dolls hang from the trees. 

The island, located in the Xochimilco canals outside of Mexico's capital, is truly the stuff of pure terror.

According to local legend, the island's caretaker Don Julian Santana moved to the island in the 1950s after abandoning his family. It was in the canals outside of the island that he found the dead body of a drowned girl and her doll. Читать дальше...

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For about 72 hours, Anand Prakash had the ability to get into any Facebook account he pleased.

Luckily Prakash, a hacker who lives in India, reported the scary vulnerability to Facebook directly in return for a $15,000 payout. In a blog post on Monday, he outlined how he "could have hacked all Facebook accounts."

Here's how he did it.

When you forget your Facebook account password, you're able to request a reset by entering your email address... Читать дальше...

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American Airlines had a banner year in 2015, reporting a stellar $6.3 billion in profit.

During the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline's last investor call, CEO Doug Parker praised his company for successfully emerging from its merger with US Airways.

But now it looks like the newly merged airline is not without its share of growing pains.

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the union representing American Airlines' pilots, published a scathing letter last week blasting... Читать дальше...

"60 Minutes"

Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson, the founder of Kase Capital, is shorting specialty flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators again.

He spoke at the 2016 Harbor Investment Conference at the AXA Equitable Building in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday.

Lumber Liquidators' stock fell more than 9%.

Tilson covered his short back in December but is back betting against the company.

"It was a good cover then, it's a great short now," Tilson said. 

He had been betting against the stock since 2013. Читать дальше...

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Melinda Gates is best known as Bill's other half. Some may even say she's his better half.

Melinda — who shares an estimated fortune of $89.4 billion with her husband — has become one of the most powerful female philanthropists in the world as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which she helmed virtually on her own for the first six years of operation.

In addition to the pair's education and healthcare initiatives, Melinda takes a personal interest in women's issues around the world. Читать дальше...

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When New York Times journalist Charles Duhigg started reporting the book that became "Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business," he had one question in mind: What do the most productive individuals and organizations have in common? 

After interviewing neuroscientists, Saturday Night Live performers, executives, and marines, he discovered that unlocking productivity is a matter of "giving people the tools to... Читать дальше...

Tuesday is International Women's Day, and unfortunately women still earn less than men in the United States.

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Abercrombie & Fitch was once thought of as a fratty bro.

But the retailer has adopted a new, rugged look thanks to the vice president of men's design, Aaron Levine. The campaign was shot by Zackery Michael, a release notes.

Abercrombie & Fitch has been revamping its clothing and sales are beginning to climb. The parent company reported its first positive quarter — comparable sales were up 1% — since the third quarter of 2012.

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Cases of sexually transmitted Zika virus are more frequent than the World Health Organization had anticipated, and that suggests that sexual transmission of the virus may be more common that we thought as well.

"Reports and investigations from several countries strongly suggest that sexual transmission of the virus is more common than previously assumed," the WHO's Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan said in a briefing on the latest Zika emergency committee meeting on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

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On Monday, Erin Andrews won a huge $55 million lawsuit over a nude video that was taken of her in a hotel by a stalker in 2008.

A Tennessee jury found that Michael David Barrett, the man who filmed the video and pleaded guilty to stalking her in 2009, was 51% responsible for the emotional distress on Andrews, and that Nashville Marriott, the hotel, was 49% responsible.

They were ordered to pay $28 million and $27 million, respectively, totaling a $55 million settlement for Andrews. Читать дальше...

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FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) - The US gun industry is trying to shake off the Hollywood hitman image of the gun silencer and rebrand it as a hearing-protection device in a campaign to roll back regulations that date to the 1930s.

Industry lobbying has led to more than a dozen states legalizing silencers for hunting since 2011. Now gun advocates are pressing Congress to repeal a Depression-era law that requires a months-long screening process for silencer buyers - far more scrutiny than gun buyers face. Читать дальше...