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BERLIN (Reuters) - A Syrian migrant who arrived in Germany two years ago has been arrested on suspicion of seeking funds from Islamic State to drive truck bombs into a crowd, a German state prosecutor's office said on Monday.

The arrest follows an attack two weeks ago when a Tunisian whose asylum request had been rejected rammed a truck into a Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 people. The man, Anis Amri, 24, was later shot dead by Italian police.

In the latest case... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump's leading candidate to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a senior Trump transition team official said on Monday.

Perdue, a Democrat-turned-Republican who founded a grain and fertilizer business, served on Trump's agricultural advisory committee during his presidential campaign.

The official gave no other details about Trump's choice for agriculture secretary... Читать дальше...

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If your New Year's resolution is to read more, have we got some recommendations for you.

And if your New Year's resolution isn't to read more ... well, have we got some recommendations that will make you change your resolution.

The following eight books will help you stop worrying, stop being tired, and stop feeling overwhelmed — and start excelling in your field, embracing life's opportunities for adventure, and being happier every day.

In other words, they'll change your life. Читать дальше...

The citizens of this 240-acre "communist utopia" are very wealthy but aren't allowed to speak to the press.

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Approximately 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid or comet smashed into the Earth near what we now think of as the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. On the other side of the world, in India, at a place called the Deccan Traps, a period of intense volcanic eruption began — one that would last tens of thousands of years.

These catastrophic and powerful events are often considered the primary causes of the mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period that wiped out... Читать дальше...

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's new governor was sworn in Monday, promising an immediate push for statehood in a territory facing a deep economic crisis.

Gov. Ricardo Rossello, 37, proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis shortly after he was sworn in at midnight. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence. Many have argued that Puerto Rico's political status has contributed... Читать дальше...

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Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," lashed out on Twitter on Sunday night into Monday after an incoming New York Times reporter posted that television personality "partied" with President-elect Donald Trump at his pomp Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash.

Scarborough, the former Republican congressman, lambasted the reporter, Sopan Deb, for pushing what he called "fake news" and for "making up facts."

Scarborough insisted he was only at the event for a brief amount of time before it began. Читать дальше...

These incredible images show how Wall Street traded before the Bloomberg terminal.

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Stanford University's acceptance rate hit an all-time low for the class of 2020, with 4.69% of applicants accepted into the prestigious California-based school.

That means Stanford is the most selective college in the US, beating out all Ivy League institutions.

But while getting into Stanford might seem like a nearly impossible task, many other achievements in life — like acceptance into some elementary schools — are more difficult... Читать дальше...

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An interview between CNN host Alisyn Camerota and Sean Spicer became heated on Monday after Camerota pressed the incoming White House press secretary for details about what President-elect Donald Trump was planning on revealing to the public about alleged Russian interference in the presidential election.

Trump said on Saturday that he "[knew] things" about the alleged Russian hack that he would reveal in the coming days.

Spicer said on CNN's "New Day"... Читать дальше...

If you're planning to buy a house in the near future, you're probably getting your credit in order, scouting out your favorite neighborhoods, and saving up for a 20% down payment.

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If you pay close attention to Business Insider's Strategy vertical, you'll notice we frequently share productivity tips from an expert we've just interviewed, a book we've just read, or new research we've just scoured.

And we admit it can be a little daunting to keep up with all the advice out there.

So since you're here to learn how to make better use of your time, we thought we'd save you some and round up the best productivity tricks.

To do this... Читать дальше...

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Finland has an ambitious New Year's resolution in mind: learn how offering free money for two years helps the unemployed get back to work.

Starting January 1, 2017 and lasting until 2019, the federal social security institution Kela will distribute roughly $590 each month to 2,000 jobless Finns.

Regardless of whether they find work during that period, the money will keep coming in at the beginning of each month — a trial version of basic income, one of... Читать дальше...

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If you're in your hometown's top 1% of earners, there's no doubt that you're doing well for yourself.

But not all one-percenters are created equal.

The Economic Policy Institute calculated how much money puts a household in the top 1% of income earners in every metropolitan area in the US. For the US overall, the income threshold required to be in the 1% of earners is $389,436 pre-tax, but for populous places like San Francisco and Houston, that number rises to $785,946 and $606,286, respectively. Читать дальше...

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The sharp decline in Chinese stock markets on Monday is a reminder of two things. The first is the continued fragility of the Chinese market. The second is that any economic dysfunction has political implications, both in Chinese domestic and foreign policy. This, in turn, will affect Chinese economic performance. It is essential, therefore, to understand Chinese national strategy.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been portrayed as an increasingly aggressive... Читать дальше...

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The University of Alabama has dismissed Lane Kiffin as offensive coordinator, head coach Nick Saban announced on ESPN

The timing of the move comes as a surprise as it has been made one week before the Crimson Tide are to play Clemson for the national championship.

Kiffin has already been hired as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University. However, it had previously been announced that Kiffin would remain offensive coordinator at Alabama through the College Football Playoff. Читать дальше...

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2016 saw a dry spell for tech IPOs, but investors are already counting on 2017 to turn the tides.

Already, startups like AppDynamics and Snapchat have filed to go public in the new year. And our sources tell us there are many more in the pipeline. 

Here's a look at which tech startups are IPO candidates to watch in 2017.

AppDynamics

IPO chances: Already filed

OK, this one is a bit of a gimme.

AppDynamics filed on Dec. Читать дальше...

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HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.

Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.

Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month... Читать дальше...

Shawn Arent, the director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University and a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine, explains what you'll really need to show off those six-pack abs.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three people are in custody Monday awaiting formal charges after two Dakota Access pipeline protesters rappelled from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to hang a banner during the Minnesota Vikings' season finale against the Chicago Bears.

The game was not interrupted by the protest Sunday, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution. The Vikings beat the Bears 38-10.

The banner urged... Читать дальше...

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You may be one of those people who sees January 1 as the perfect opportunity for a life-transforming resolution.

But there's a good chance that resolution could do more harm than good, said Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School and author of the book "Presence."

"We're really bad at setting reasonable goals," Cuddy told Business Insider in 2014. And when we don't meet an unreasonable goal, we fill ourselves with feelings of anxiety and lower our self-worth. Читать дальше...

Tom Wainwright, author of "Narconomics," is the former Mexico City bureau chief for The Economist. He explains the reason why the price of cocaine in the United States has barely moved in decades. 

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When it comes to your daily hygiene routine — from your flossing habits to your nightly shower — you might think you've got everything down pat.

But we're here to shake things up.

Heeding advice from medical associations and professionals, we compiled the optimal ways to keep yourself clean, healthy. and looking sharp.

1. How often should I wash my hair?

The short answer? Nobody needs to wash their hair everyday. Читать дальше...

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Three weeks after the Los Angeles Rams fired Jeff Fisher, they appear to have their sights set on Sean Payton as a replacement, but if they do try to sign the New Orleans Saints coach, it would probably be expensive in terms of contract and draft picks.

The Rams and Payton are said to have "mutual interest" in being the team's next head coach, according to sources for Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

Both the Rams and Payton face a major obstacle in joining... Читать дальше...

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Whether it's nuclear warfare or a zombie apocalypse that triggers the end of the world, Vivos Group wants you to be prepared. The California-based company builds and maintains massive fortified shelters where high-net-worth families can buy space and live out Armageddon.

Its new development, Vivos xPoint, is billed as the largest private shelter community on Earth. The bunker community houses up to 5,000 people and can withstand a 500,000-pound blast.