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One of the first major campaign promises President-elect Donald Trump says he'd like to fulfill is the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, so Seth Meyers dedicated Tuesday's "A Closer Look" segment to the topic.

Meyers started the segment by replaying clips from Trump's campaign in which he repeatedly said that he intends to "win on health care," which the "Late Night" host found vague.

"What does 'win on health care'... Читать дальше...

Using the app Coinbase, we bought and sold bitcoin to better understand how the cryptocurrency works.

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Apple's next iPhone could include "some form of facial/gesture recognition," according to a research note distributed to clients by Cowen and Company on Wednesday.

The note includes several new details about Apple's upcoming iPhone, which is expected to launch in September.

"Other features appear to include some form of facial/gesture recognition supported by a new laser sensor and an infrared sensor mounted near the front-facing camera and, as expected, should also finally... Читать дальше...

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The confirmation hearing for billionaire Republican donor Betsy DeVos, picked to head the US Department of Education, kicked off Tuesday, featuring contentious questioning and partisan debate from Senate Democrats.

DeVos was grilled on a number of issues, oftentimes demurring on answers, or stating she was currently unable to provide a response.

On the issue of sexual assault on college campuses, for example, DeVos provided a noncommittal answer when asked if she would... Читать дальше...

The genes that predispose people to attain higher levels of education have been in decline over the past 80 years, and researchers are suggesting that they're now under negative selection, which could have a big impact on our species in the coming centuries.

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Taxpayers could save millions of dollars every year if government-funded projects — such as infrastructure development and hospital construction — were managed more effectively.

It's no surprise that the complexity of these organizations and bureaucracy can lead to unnecessary delays and rising costs.

According to a 2016 survey from the Project Management Institute (PMI), only 64% of federal initiatives met their goals, and government entities lost a staggering... Читать дальше...

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While the majority of retailers believe that email is a critical investment for their business, many have yet to achieve their desired results using the communications channel, according to a recent survey from Retail TouchPoints of 200 consumers and 100 retailers.

When asked about email marketing objectives, 65% of retailers aimed to increase email rates ... Читать дальше...

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Warning: Major spoilers ahead for future seasons of Netflix's "A Series of Unfortunate Events."

"A Series of Unfortunate Events" is a story that lives up to its name at every turn. Based on a book series by Daniel Handler (who wrote under the pen name Lemony Snicket), Netflix's new show tells the sad story of the three Baudelaire orphans — Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. 

The book series and TV adaptation are both narrated by Lemony Snicket, a man who begins each story by... Читать дальше...

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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's prime minister is demanding full disclosure about events surrounding the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

Haider al-Abadi told reporters on Tuesday that he would like to see a "thorough investigation" of America's decision-making that took the U.S. forces from "liberating" the country from "Saddam (Hussein's) terrorist regime" to "occupying" Iraq.

Al-Abadi says the invasion in fact unleashed instability and "led to chaos" that persists to this day. Читать дальше...

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Nick Kyrgios crashed out of the Australian Open on Tuesday, falling 10-8 in the fifth set to Andreas Seppi despite taking the match's first two sets.

Over the course of the match, the 21-year-old Aussie displayed all the different versions of himself — alternately extraordinary and deeply disappointing.

He took the first two sets with ease, received a point penalty for smashing his racket after an earlier confrontation with the chair umpire, and attempted an ill-advised tweener down a break in the 5th set.

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Almost three months to the day after Iraqi forces set off on their offensive to recapture the city of Mosul from ISIS fighters, Baghdad says it has retaken the eastern half of the city, splitting the terrorist group's last Iraqi stronghold down the middle.

On Wednesday, Iraqi Staff Gen. Talib al-Sheghati, the head of the elite Counter Terrorism Service that has spearheaded fighting in eastern Mosul, announced "the liberation ... of the left bank" of the Tigris River, which runs north-south and divides the city. Читать дальше...

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Retail stocks are under pressure on Wednesday after Target announced it was slashing its guidance as a result of "disappointing traffic and sales trends."

The big box retailer says sales fell 1.3% in the crucial holiday period and now expects fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.45 to $1.55, lower than its previous outlook of $1.55 to $1.75.

While shares of Target are down about 4.6% following the announcement, other retailers are also coming under pressure. Читать дальше...

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The INSIDER Summary:

• It can be hard to tell what the royal family's official duties are.
• Generally, every royal supports charities, appears at events, and occasionally travels the globe to strengthen diplomatic relationships.
• But some royals also have day jobs, and others have long military careers. 

People all over the world are obsessed with the British royal family. Most fans know all the royal names and faces, the line of succession to the throne... Читать дальше...

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Estonia and Lithuania moved on January 17 to shore up military relations with the United States ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

The two Baltic states signed bilateral defense agreements with the United States to formalize the presence of U.S. troops in their countries, their defense ministries said.

The third Baltic state, Latvia, signed a similar deal with the United States last week.

The accords will ease the deployment... Читать дальше...

Warning: There are potential spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones."

It's hard to believe, but HBO's wildly popular fantasy drama Game of Thrones will soon come to an end. The long running and award winning fantasy drama has two short seasons left before the tale of Westeros is finally concluded, making anticipation and excitement for this summer's season even higher than normal. With Game now far surpassed George R.R. Martin's novels, it seems like anything could happen, including dead characters returning for more appearances. Читать дальше...

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Given that they worked on the “Deadpool” script for six years, it’s easy to understand that some of the material from screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick didn’t make the final cut.

But the good news is there’s a sequel on the way.

The two took a break from working on the script for “Deadpool 2,” which should begin shooting this year, to talk to Business Insider, and they reveled a scene that will show up in the sequel.

“I shouldn’t say this because we may put it into the sequel... Читать дальше...

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A new analysis of data on the financial health of young people in the United States tells a frightening story about declining opportunity in America — a story of a generation saddled with crippling debt and forced to compete with older members of the workforce during a time of deep economic uncertainty.

The data was compiled by the Washington, DC-based think tank Young Invincibles.

Thanks to macroeconomic forces, like the Great Recession, and technological change... Читать дальше...

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One of the defining features of Donald Trump's campaign for president was his slogan, emblazoned in white letters on bright red hats — "Make America Great Again."

The president-elect told The Washington Post in an interview published Wednesday how he came up with the famous slogan.

Trump told the Post that he first thought of it after the Republican loss in the 2012 presidential election. Republicans were surprised at the loss, having thought their nominee Mitt Romney could have beat President Barack Obama... Читать дальше...

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You will notice throughout my blog, THE TEMPLATE, that I often begin emails with:

Hi ____,

Technically, I should also put a comma after "Hi," so it would be:

Hi, ____,

Looks weird, right? I know. The two commas throw me off.

Now maybe an English teacher would disagree, but this is where I "learn the rules and break them."

I think it's cleaner and less distracting to go with:

Hi ____,

Rules and structure matter, but so does readability. Читать дальше...

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Intel recently unveiled a new platform for retailers designed to enhance the in-store experience, committing $100 million in investment in retail solutions over the next five years, according to ZDNet.

Announced by CEO Brian Krzanich at the National Retail Federation conference, the platform is known as the Responsive Retail Platform (RRP).... Читать дальше...

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You've probably heard the term 'middle child syndrome' before. In fact, you may even have been accused of having it. It's the belief that children who are born with both older and younger siblings are resentful because they have been somewhat ignored in between the firstborn favourite and the baby. 

Despite its widespread popularity, many of these beliefs about middle children are not grounded in any real science. In fact, psychologists say many of the traits associated... Читать дальше...

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The mark of many luxury watches — indeed, most — is a mark on the face, usually just below where the hands attach to the case. It reads: "Swiss-made."

The label was created by the Swiss government in order to keep a handle on which watches are, in their view, truly able to claim that they were made in Switzerland. "Swiss-made" is seen as a mark of distinction around the world, as the Swiss have a long history of crafting beautiful and reliable timepieces.

The... Читать дальше...

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State Sen. Scott Wagner wants to be remembered as the most interesting type of cheese of any Republican gubernatorial hopeful in Pennsylvania.

Speaking at his 2018 campaign kickoff event last week in East Manchester Township, the trash mogul appeared to compare politicians to different types of cheeses, citing the popular 1990s business book "Who Moved My Cheese?" as an inspiration for the worldview that inspired his candidacy.

"I want to mention that this... Читать дальше...

A writer named Anna Brittain recently made people aware of a site called FamilyTreeNow, which lets anyone search for someone by name and location for free. The results show family members, their birthdays, their home addresses, your possible associates, and your own current and past addresses. It may seem creepy, but all of this information is already available in various public records. The ease with which it is viewable, however, is a bit unnerving. Fortunately, there is a way to opt out. 

Tesla is making good on promises to invest and hire at its massive Gigafactory in Nevada.