Новости за 12.02.2017

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Tesla will reportedly start to build pre-production versions of the its $35,000 mass-market Model 3 sedan in a few weeks.

The automaker plans to launch the Model 3 in late 2017 and begin fulfilling 373,000 pre-orders for the vehicle through 2018; customers put down $1,000 each after the Model unveiling in March 2016 for the privilege of waiting two years or more to take delivery of their car.

Because Tesla was three years late launching its last vehicle... Читать дальше...

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Mexico City (AFP) - Mexicans held what is shaping up to be their largest protest yet against US President Donald Trump, hitting back Sunday at his anti-Mexican rhetoric and vows to make the country pay for his "big, beautiful" border wall.

Marches got under way in some 20 cities across the country, including the capital, Mexico City, where thousands of people were expected to flood a central avenue dressed in white and waving the red, white and green of the Mexican flag. Читать дальше...

Watch a US-led airstrike destroy one of ISIS's favorite weapons in western Iraq

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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Protesters numbering in the tens of thousands have gathered outside the Romanian government's offices to demand the resignation of the East European country's leadership.

The people massed in Victory Square on Sunday represented the 13th consecutive day of anti-government demonstrations in Bucharest. They later formed a huge human Romanian flag.

Thousands also protested in the cities of Cluj, Sibiu, Iasi, and Timisoara.

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Macy's Inc could see its shares rise by 50 percent in a potential sale, as the struggling retailer looks to turn around its business by downsizing its physical-store operations and reinvesting in its online presence, Barron's said on Sunday.

The Cincinnati-based company, which in recent years has become the sixth-largest online retailer, is a bargain for investors despite Wall Street's gloomy outlook with management's plans to close 100 underperforming stores... Читать дальше...

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AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's main opposition body on Sunday approved a new delegation to take part in Geneva peace talks later this month, which include Russian-backed blocs that have been critical of the armed insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad.

The High Negotiation Committee, (HNC) the main umbrella group, said in a statement after two-days of meetings in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, that the new 21-member negotiating team included members of two dissident alliances... Читать дальше...

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If a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or other unforeseen apocalypse hits the US, doomsday preppers will be ready. They've already been stockpiling food, buying water filters, and hatching escape plans — in some cases for years.

Recently, preppers seem to have found another reason for concern: Donald Trump's election. At least a handful of American prepping supply companies have seen spikes in sales since Election Day.

My Patriot Supply, an Idaho-based emergency supplies company... Читать дальше...

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The battle between the New York Stock Exchange and its critics just hit a new low: The participants in the war of words are now arguing over Game of Thrones references.

No, I'm not joking.

This is the latest installment in a long-running battle over the cost of data, connectivity and colocation, and was triggered by the Big Board's request to change the fees it charges for certain connectivity services.

In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission dated January 17... Читать дальше...

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Two venerable names in the auto industry: Volvo and Buick.

Two names that have endured hard times. Volvo was bought by Ford before the financial crisis, after establishing itself in the US as no-nonsense purveyor of stolid, self-consciously unstylish (some would say boxy) yet very safe family sedans and station wagons. But Ford shed the brand, and it was up to Chinese carmaker Geely to sweep in and save the Swedish day.

Buick was the original General Motors brand and has been around for over a century. Читать дальше...

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When Stanford grads Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt set out to launch the trading app Robinhood, they were aiming to provide a platform that was more accessible for beginner investors than traditional brokerage firms.

Robinhood doesn't charge a brokerage fee when a user buys or sells a stock. And it doesn't require a minimum deposit to open an account.

The company's low-cost, easy-to-use platform — users can start trading within minutes of opening an account — has cemented its popularity among millennials. Читать дальше...

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Jared Dillian says the American consumer will pay for Trump’s “America First” plan.

In a recent video interview with Mauldin Economics, Jared Dillian notes that Trump’s new “America First” trade policy is anti-free trade. Plus, given the Republican Party has been the champion of free trade for decades, Trump’s new trade policy does not sit well with many in the party.

Dillian also says that Trump’s trade policies “will benefit certain people at the expense of other people;... Читать дальше...

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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's defense minister says the country is getting a shipment of Russian fighter jets, supplies that could worsen tensions with neighboring states.

Defense Minister Zoran Djordjevic said after returning Sunday from one of his frequent visits to Moscow that six MiG-29s will be delivered to Serbia.

Djordjevic says Russia also is providing experts to upgrade the aircraft acquired from Russian Army reserves.

Serbia's... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top aide to U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his colleague, Kellyanne Conway, after she was widely criticized for her public endorsement of the fashion line of Trump's daughter, Ivanka.

Speaking on the ABC's "This Week" program, White House aide Stephen Miller said Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway was making a "light-hearted, flippant" comment when she urged Americans to buy Ivanka Trump's products.

Conway's comments... Читать дальше...

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Relationships come in all sizes and colors — there are romantic relationships, work relationships, and friendships, just to name a few. 

Regardless of what kind of relationship you want to strengthen, each is fundamentally similar to the next in a number of ways.

In all healthy relationships, we are able to listen well, empathize, connect, resolve conflict, and respect others.

The following TED Talks are a great refresher course in doing all that. 

Mandy... Читать дальше...

A former NSA contractor allegedly stole documents seemingly far more sensitive than anything Snowden made public

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Despite surging home prices across the US, it's still possible to snag something affordable in a great city.

As evidenced by U.S. News & World Report's latest ranking of the best places to live in America, the top cities for settling down tout a strong job market, low cost of living, high quality of life, and affordable housing to boot.

To find out which of the top-50 best places to live have home costs on par with the national median listing price... Читать дальше...

Sen. Chuck Grassley implored President Donald Trump's social media manager to show the president the Iowa Republican's tweets, particularly those regarding the importance of protecting federal government whistleblowers.

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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The first face to face meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Trump could be the most important meeting for Canada in decades between leaders of the two neighbors. 

Trudeau will be at the White House on Monday at a time many Canadians fear Trump will enact protectionist measures that could hurt their economy and worry the new president could be as combative as he was with the leaders of Mexico and Australia.

Trudeau... Читать дальше...

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One day after the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl, safety Devin McCourty announced that he would not visit the White House with the team, saying he wouldn't feel "accepted" in the White House because of what he described as President Donald Trump's "many strong opinions and prejudices."

McCourty was the second Patriots player to say he is skipping the tradition. Tight end Martellus Bennett previously said he would not be making the trip, saying he... Читать дальше...

Killings in Mexico climbed to new highs in 2016, and the violent rhythm may only intensify

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After six years in college working towards a teaching degree and a passion for improving the lives of the students she teaches, elementary school teacher Rachel Wiley is drowning in student loan debt and is barely able to meet her monthly bills.

"I love my students, I love my job, and I feel fulfilled. But I'm broke," 29-year-old Wiley wrote in an op-ed in Teachers United, which The Washington Post published in full.

She further described her financial... Читать дальше...

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Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban posted a series of tweets responding to President Donald Trump on Sunday after the president tweeted Cuban is "not smart enough" to seek the presidency.

Trump wrote Sunday, "I know Mark Cuban well," adding, "He backed me big-time but I wasn't interested in taking all of his calls. He's not smart enough to run for president!"

Initially, Cuban responded with a single acronym.

"Lol," Cuban wrote.

The owner... Читать дальше...

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Cards in pink and red, candy hearts, and boxes of chocolate line the shelves of stores, waiting to be purchased by lovebirds for their Valentine. 

But if that doesn't describe your current state this year — and you want that to change — we've got you covered. 

In the interest of bolstering your love life, here are some science-backed ways to fall and stay in love:

For a first date, get coffee, not ice cream.

Yale psychologist John Bargh... Читать дальше...

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The yawning wealth gap between black and white families is one of the starkest legacies of America's history of racist social policymaking.

As far as simple statistical comparisons go, I can't recall any representations of it as striking as this chart from a recent report by the left-wing think tank Demos and the Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University. As it shows, the median white household headed by a high-school dropout is wealthier today... Читать дальше...

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Hold my beer Vancouver, we got this. The newly released 2016 Census numbers from Statistics Canada, show the City of Toronto saw Vancouver’s 25k+ unoccupied homes, and trumped it by another 74k units. Now with over 99k unoccupied homes in the city, speculation of Toronto real estate might be worse than previously thought.

99,236 Homes Not Regularly Occupied

The number of homes in the GTA that aren’t being occupied is growing almost as fast as the price of shelter. Читать дальше...