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Donald Trump is about to engage in a massive generational theft, and he is likely to use a classic budget trick to pull it off.

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One of the dirtiest words to come out of the 1970s, at least in economic circles, is stagflation.

The decade saw a combination of increasing inflation and lackluster economic growth that hurt everything from consumers to stocks prices.

Since the election of Donald Trump, economists and analysts have once again begun to bring up the idea of stagflation hitting the US economy. The combination of government spending and trade policies, coupled with an uncertain growth picture... Читать дальше...

When Donald Trump unveiled his proposal to make child care tax deductible, there was one line that went by almost unnoticed. It said the benefit would be capped "at the average cost of care for the state of residence."

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President-elect Donald Trump met on Tuesday with three Indian business partners who are building a Trump-branded luxury apartment project near Mumbai, the Economic Times reported.

The meeting occurred despite Trump's promises that his business ventures will be handled by his children, so as to avoid potential conflicts of interest as he assumes the presidency.

The meeting was also reportedly attended by Trump's children, Ivanka, Eric, and Donald Jr.,... Читать дальше...

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - More than 30 people were killed after an Indian train derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh, the nation's biggest state, in the early hours of Sunday, local media reported.

The train was traveling between the northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore when the incident happened, throwing several carriages off the track, according to railway officials.

No confirmed casualty figures were immediately available, but a railway official put the death toll at more than 30... Читать дальше...

This was not exactly how the 2016 presidential transition was supposed to go.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer was named AL Rookie of the Year on Monday after going 11-7 and posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.119 WHIP, and nearly eight strikeouts per-nine innings.

However, Fulmer isn't going to bask in the glory of the award for too long — he has work to do.

According to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press, that work doesn't just include strengthening his skills on the mound, but also returning to his job as a plumber in the offseason.

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Sen. John McCain of Arizona issued a forceful warning to the incoming Trump administration on Saturday, declaring that any government agency that reinstates waterboarding will be taken to court in a "New York minute."

McCain, who himself survived torture while he was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, made the remarks at the Halifax International Security Forum in response to a question about Congress' power to rein in a president on issues such as waterboarding.

"I... Читать дальше...

Fashion designer Christian Siriano discusses why he thinks shopping malls are dying despite their contributions to the growth of some major brands.

President-elect Trump's transition team has been marred by reports of disarray, including hesitation about the inclusion of his three eldest children on the team. But a law passed in 1967 prohibits Trump from naming anyone related to him to his cabinet.

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Black Friday has certainly lost some of its luster. This year it may even lose its title as the biggest shopping day of the year. 

But one type of retailer is predicted to thrive this Thanksgiving week: dollar stores. 

According to data from location tracking company Foursquare, discount stores, such as dollar stores, are gaining in foot traffic this year as Black Friday approaches. While most retailers are expecting a slump in foot traffic, Foursquare... Читать дальше...

We spoke with theoretical physicist Brian Greene about Einstein's theory of space-time. Many scientists believe space-time is a fundamental concept. But Greene thinks there might be something deeper to space-time than meets the eye.

In a blind taste test, we had Business Insider employees try french fries from McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King.

A study funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada found that men lifting lighter than standard weights saw similar results in muscle growth as men lifting heavier weights.

The days of style "rules" are dwindling. As men's fashion continues to break out of its conservative past, we can throw a lot of these once-restrictions enforced by our parents out the window. 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The heads of the Pentagon and the U.S. intelligence community have recommended to President Barack Obama that the director of the National Security Agency, Admiral Michael Rogers, be removed from his position, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

The recommendation by Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, first reported by The Washington Post, was delivered to the White House last month. Читать дальше...

This Marine tweaked his body armor to instantly treat a gunshot wound

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The highly anticipated "Star Wars" Han Solo anthology film is beginning production and we can't wait to see our favorite space scoundrel as a youngster.

Though the movie (which doesn't even have a title yet) doesn't come out until 2018, there's a lot of news about it that we can delve into as we wait for the date to get closer.

There's the duo directing the movie, the raising star who will be filling Harrison Ford's boots, the popular stars in supporting roles, and more. Читать дальше...

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When Richard Branson was around six years old, he was in the backseat of his mother's car on his way to visit his grandmother.

With about four miles to go, the future billionaire founder and chairman of the Virgin Group started acting up — and his mother, Eve, stopped the car, pushed him out, and told him to find his own way there.

More than 30 years later, Branson explains in the new documentary "Don't Look Down," he found himself feeling just as desperate as he stood on a massive hot-air balloon... Читать дальше...

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Whole Foods is taking some cues from Walmart in its latest effort to shed its "whole paycheck" image.

The grocery chain is now stamping its paper shopping bags with a familiar tagline: "great everyday low prices." 

The tagline is familiar because it's nearly identical to the famous "everyday low prices" slogan that has been at the center of Walmart's marketing strategy for the last 50 years.

The concept behind the strategy and tagline is this: Customers... Читать дальше...

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If the future generation is going to one day successfully run the world, they'll need a few essential skills at their disposal.

Jillian Bayor, founder and CEO of college admissions firm Ivy League Essay and business school admissions firm MBA Ivy League, spent the college admissions seasons of 1998, 1999, and 2000 looking for the world's future leaders as a Harvard admissions interviewer.

"They're looking for people who are going to go... Читать дальше...