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Facebook has grown into such a massive, ubiquitous utility that you might forget that it was once a niche MySpace clone for elite college students to awkwardly flirt with one another.

People flock to Territorio de Zaguates ("Land of the Strays") in Costa Rica for one simple reason: to see over 900 dogs in the wild. The best part? They're all up for adoption.

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Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna.

High school senior Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna found out last week that she had been accepted into all eight Ivy League schools.

She doesn't attribute her accomplishment solely to her high grades, though as valedictorian she certainly has top-ranking credentials.

The quality she most stressed as critical to her success is her self-described tenacity, something she says is best encapsulated when looking at her approach to her scientific research.

She used... Читать дальше...

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Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones." 

HBO's epic series "Game of Thrones" now costs over $10 million per episode, meaning the showrunners spare no expense. This includes sending cast and crew alike to multiple continents and building elaborate sets using natural landscapes as the backdrop. 

Using released infographics along with a newly released app created by Northern Ireland Screen, we've charted the real life locations and paired them with stills from... Читать дальше...

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The dozen packages were shipped from China to mail centers and residences in Southern California.

One box was labeled as a “Hole Puncher.”

In fact, it was a quarter-ton pill press, which federal investigators allege was destined for a suburban Los Angeles drug lab.

The other packages, shipped throughout January and February, contained materials for manufacturing fentanyl, an opioid so potent that in some forms it can be deadly if touched. Читать дальше...

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Hillary Clinton on Wednesday leveled a new line of attack against Bernie Sanders: He doesn't have the in-depth policy knowledge to be president.

The Democratic presidential frontrunner's campaign hosted a conference call to highlight the differences between the two candidates on gun policy, in particular.

During the call, two Connecticut lawmakers said that Sanders "did not understand" the effects of the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act... Читать дальше...

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For "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams, people who aren't feminists are simply sexist.

The 18-year-old opened up about her views on feminism in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. 

Williams was first asked about her character, Arya, being a feminist during the show's first season, and at the time, she didn't quite know what that meant. 

"And then someone explained it to me, and I remember thinking, 'Isn’t that just like everyone?'"... Читать дальше...

Bed, Bath and Beyond's stock is spiking after the company announced stronger than expected earnings Wednesday.

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Everyone in Congress pretty much agrees US corporate tax rates are too high.

The reason they haven’t cut them is that politicians want to make corporate tax cuts as part of a larger tax reform plan. They all feel they’re being pushed to give up something on taxes, and they want corporate taxes to be part of the deal.

Understandably, we are going to have a bigger tax reform package, but we need to think even further to make America competitive again.

A 15% Corporate... Читать дальше...

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FA Insights is a daily newsletter from Business Insider that delivers the top news and commentary for financial advisors.

Today is the day! The Department of Labor unveiled a "streamlined" version of its long-awaited fiduciary rule requiring advisors to put their clients' interests ahead of their own when it comes to overseeing retirement accounts.

As such, Business Insider has a special issue of the Financial Advisor Insights Newsletter dedicated specifically to addressing questions about the new rule.

Robert Griffin III had his first press conference with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, thus officially beginning a new era in his career.

HP just released a brand new laptop that they claim to be the thinnest laptop in the world at only 10.4mm thick.

Weiner Schnitzel originated in Austria, but the breaded veal cutlet has become a popular dish throughout Europe. Walliser Kanne in Basel, Switzerland has become famous for its version of schnitzel, which is cooked in front of diners.

Apple is in the middle of a $5 billion construction project to build its new "spaceship" campus, and as expected for a project of this magnitude, no detail is too small to obsess over.

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On Wednesday, the US Department of Labor announced a new fiduciary rule, which will require investment advisers to put client interests above their own when it comes to overseeing retirement accounts.

Only retirement accounts.

While this may be "a huge win for the middle class," as Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told reporters on Tuesday, it also highlights a major misconception many people have about paying for financial advice: Consumers may not realize every financial... Читать дальше...

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Warner Bros. has changed its upcoming film schedule and added dates for three untitled projects through 2020.The Andy Serkis-directed "Jungle Book," which was slated for October 6, 2017, has been pushed back a year to October 19, 2018. Serkis posted a message to Facebook Wednesday and said that he is "absolutely thrilled" that the date has changed because "the ambition for this project is huge." Disney's live-action version of "Jungle Book" will be released April 15. The studio... Читать дальше...

Bernie Sanders' campaign manager Jeff Weaver admitted that they were prepared to go “brass knuckles” if the Clinton team wanted to.

Greece is currently home to over 50,000 refugees, all fleeing the Syrian Civil War.  A new EU deal now permits the Greek government to deport its refugees through Turkey.  Here's one man's response in protest.  

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The Iraqi Army is putting on hold an offensive touted as the first phase of a campaign to recapture the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State (IS) militants.

Major General Najm Abdullah al-Jubburi said in a statement on April 6 that Iraqi forces were waiting for federal police units and extra local tribal fighters to hold territory after it is retaken.

That would free up his forces to go on the offensive against the insurgents, Jubburi said, dismissing... Читать дальше...

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A 780-pound "monster" alligator slain in a Florida hunt and hauled out of the water with a farm tractor falls short of the state record for length, a wildlife official said on Wednesday.

"A big alligator nonetheless, but they are not going to have an official measurement because it's not going to beat the record," Tony Young, spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said in a phone interview.

The longest alligator caught in the wild... Читать дальше...

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Making mistakes is a great way to learn tough lessons, but can be costly in terms of time and resources.

Instead, take this wisdom from someone who's been there.

1. No one asks "how much does it cost" when it comes to being healed. If you’re selling product, your client will want to compare prices. If you’re in the business of healing people, you can charge whatever you want and prospects will gladly pay it.

2. Hire people you would want to... Читать дальше...

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Stocks rallied to new highs after the afternoon release of the Federal Reserve's March meeting minutes in Washington.

The S&P 500 earned its biggest gain in over three weeks. 

Crude oil surged after government data showed that US inventories fell last week by the second-biggest amount of the year. 

First, the scoreboard: 

• Dow: 17,716.05, +112.73, (0.64%)
• S&P 500: 2,066.66, +21.49, (1.05%)
• Nasdaq: 4,920.71, +76.78... Читать дальше...

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Discussing money might be the only real conversational taboo left in America.

We've recognized, over time, that sharing our ideas and even our fears with trusted friends and family only builds our understanding and makes our lives better. These days, it's okay to talk about the troubles we're having with our children or even our marriages. We can talk about race, religion, identity, etc., outside of work.

But, do we talk with each other about our salaries? Читать дальше...