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When's the last time you cut someone off in traffic? Answered a text while zipping through an intersection?

These kinds of dangerous behaviors on the road are a real public health hazard, though they may not command the same national urgency and attention as other epidemics.

In the US, road crashes accounted for 35,092 deaths in 2015. Compare that just under 13,000 gun deaths or 33,091 deaths from opioid abuse.

One challenge for treating aggressive... Читать дальше...

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A Midwestern burger chain was just named one of Americans' most-loved restaurants. 

Culver's ranks as the country's second-favorite burger chain, losing only to West Coast icon In-N-Out, according to Restaurant Business' annual list of America's Favorite Chains.

The list uses data from Technomic to find the chains with the best reputations when it comes to areas including service, ambiance, convenience, quality, and value. 

With roughly 600 restaurants in 24 states... Читать дальше...

Hedge funds are piling in to the same bets ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. 

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States should fight back against Russia or any nation that seeks to interfere in U.S. elections, Nikki Haley, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said on Wednesday.

"We should stand up to any country that attempts to interfere with our system," she told lawmakers. Asked what would be her message to Moscow on Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election, she said: "That we are aware that it has happened. Читать дальше...

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Every time you look at your phone, you risk getting sucked into the digital vortex. Personally, I’ve taken control of my digital home with what seems to me the optimally minimal setup.

To start, the basics, which everyone should do: Turn off notifications you don’t need to minimize unnecessary interruptions. Also move the apps you use most to the front page to minimize side swiping.

Then the advanced stuff. Many geeks have their own system. Me, I’ve developed... Читать дальше...

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Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry will not be attending president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, a state department spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.

The spokesperson would not elaborate on why Kerry, who was in Davos for the World Economic Forum this week, won't be attending the inauguration.

Kerry's announcement came after more than 50 Democratic lawmakers said they will be following Representative John Lewis' lead and boycotting the inauguration. Читать дальше...

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The Bank of Canada held rates at 0.5% on Wednesday, as expected.

In the accompanying policy statement, the bank noted that "uncertainty about the global outlook is undiminished, particularly with respect to policies in the United States."

The bank's decision comes two days before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, who has espoused a protectionist agenda and proposed fiscal policy initiatives.

The central bank factored in a "modest upward revision" to its US growth outlook. Читать дальше...

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Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma's state attorney general and Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), faces the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday.

Pruitt has said of the EPA that "what they do is a disgrace" and argued that the administration over-regulates the economy. As Attorney General, Pruitt sued the EPA many times.

Not surprisingly, Pruitt has faced sharp opposition from environmentalists and their allies on the Senate committee. Читать дальше...

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The Los Angeles Clippers were dealt another blow on Tuesday when they announced that Chris Paul would undergo surgery on his right thumb to repair a torn ligament.

Paul is expected to miss six to eight weeks while he recovers from the surgery.

For the Clippers, it's yet another setback, as they were preparing for the return of Blake Griffin in the coming weeks as he makes his way back from a knee scope that's kept him out since mid-December.

It's an all-too familiar situation for the Clippers. Читать дальше...

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Business Insider is looking for a markets intern to be a part of Markets Insider, a new adventure in our growing Markets coverage.

We recently launched Markets Insider, a global real-time markets data destination and are looking for an intern reporter to create and curate for this vertical with the latest markets news. The intern reporter will first and foremost curate the Markets Insider site and build social engagement but also write articles about the latest market movements. Читать дальше...

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Former President George H.W. Bush wrote a note to President-elect Donald Trump explaining why he won't attend the inauguration on Friday, saying that his doctor told him that sitting outside in January "will likely put me six feet under."

The letter was posted by Bush's spokesman, Jim McGrath, on Twitter on Wednesday morning. It's dated January 10.

"Barbara and I are so sorry we can't be there for your inauguration on January 20," Bush wrote. "My doctor says if I sit outside in January... Читать дальше...

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Of all the special operations forces within the US military, none are as famous as the Navy SEALs. Responsible for such historic actions as the killing of Osama bin Laden, the SEALs are one of the US's go-to choices for extremely dangerous missions.

A PBS documentary, "Navy SEALs - Their Untold Story," digs into the history of the elite group's predecessors during World War II, its first official operations in the Vietnam War, and its deployment in 21st century conflicts.

Along the way... Читать дальше...

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General Motors has agreed to pay $1 million to settle SEC accounting control failure charges related to the company's ignition switch scandal. 

When automakers face a potential recall, they must assess the potential for a recall and give an estimation of what the potential financial loss could be. In a statement Wednesday, the SEC said that the giant automaker did not follow this procedure and therefore the company accountants could not factor in the potential... Читать дальше...

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In a beta version of Google's app there are indications that point to Google Assistant, the company's virtual assistant, getting the ability to make online payments, according to The Next Web. 

Users will be able to make credit card payments through Google Assistant via mobile devices including Google Home, the companies connected device... Читать дальше...

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Despite the tech world's sudden aversion to headphone jacks, traditional 3.5mm headphones are still the best source of value. Bluetooth and USB-C will eventually be the norm, but for now, taking the jack away mostly gives audio companies a way to drive more revenue. It also gives them less incentive to build those affordable diamonds in the rough.

I was reminded of this after spending a few weeks with the latest in-ear headphones from Chinese tech firm Xiaomi, the Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro HD. Читать дальше...

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Wilbur Ross, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, called himself "pro-trade" during his Wednesday confirmation hearing, but only so far as it is "sensible trade."

Ross added that NAFTA will be an early target of his department, and that he was "very favorable" toward the Trans-Pacific Partnership until he "came across some things that were not consistent with what had been advertised."

"We should not put up with malicious trading activities... Читать дальше...

Murdoch University

Have you ever gone fishing? Did you keep the fish and eat it? Or did you pull the hook out and toss it back into the water?

The second option, catch and release, has always felt a little...wrong...to me.

Picture this: You're a fish. You're swimming along. You see a tasty worm, and chomp. BLAMMO! You're arching through the air, tugged by your mouth into the hands of some giant, overall-clad land-monster.

At this point, as a prey animal, you know what comes next. Читать дальше...

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A hot new hedge fund says the tech industry is up for a wave of tech deals worth billions of dollars – and is betting big on companies that could benefit.

Margate Capital, a New York fund launched last year by former Paulson & Co. partner Samantha Greenberg, lays out the thesis in its fourth-quarter investor letter, a copy of which was obtained by Business Insider.

"We believe we are in the early innings of a substantial wave of consolidation in the technology industry... Читать дальше...

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Fox, this year's Super Bowl broadcaster, has rejected a big game ad from construction-supply company 84 Lumber because it was deemed too political, Campaign first reported.

The ad had featured a "wall" blocking people in the US from looking for work. The idea behind the 90-second spot — a huge ad buy likely costing the company around $15 million — was to boost recruitment at the company.

Advertising agency Brunner has now been sent back to the drawing board and new ad is currently in production... Читать дальше...

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Credit Suisse formally agreed to pay $5.3 billion to settle with U.S. authorities over claims it misled investors in residential mortgage-backed securities it sold in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis, the U.S. Department of Justice said said on Wednesday.

Zurich-based Credit Suisse will pay a $2.48 billion cash penalty and provide $2.8 billion in consumer relief, the Justice Department said in a statement.

Credit Suisse had announced the agreement in principle on Dec. Читать дальше...

At Israeli McDonald's, there are a few menu items you can't get in the US such as the Big America, Onion Rings, and McWings. While the food is unique, it's also not as cheap as American McDonald's. The entire order cost around $30, which included the Big America MEGA size burger, rustic fries, corn sticks, onion rings, and McWings.

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Before Tokyo matured into the gleaming, dense city it is today, it was a small fishing village called Edo.

Now home to over 13 million people, the Japanese capital has changed dramatically since its beginnings in the 12th century.

These maps, woodcuts, and old-time photographs show the journey of Tokyo from small village to today.

Tokyo was originally known as Edo, which means "estuary." In the late 12th century, Edo was fortified by the Edo clan, which built a castle and military capital (pictured below). Читать дальше...

Markets Insider

Apple reached a 14-month high on Wednesday morning, ticking to $120.48 per share.

The early gains followed a note distributed to clients by Cowen and Company which suggested Apple's next iPhone, slated to launch in September, could include some form of facial/gesture recognition.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has talked about his company's interest in augmented reality technology in public several times in the past year. Apple is integrating its augmented reality technology into the iPhone's camera... Читать дальше...

America looks vastly different in Trump counties than in Clinton counties.