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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. military has dispatched dozens of aircraft to assist in relief missions across the Houston, Texas, area — including surveillance aircraft.

The U.S. has sent up one Navy P-8 Poseidon maritime, patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, and a single Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft to conduct air traffic control, surveillance, gather data on flooded areas and provide situational awareness... Читать дальше...

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Snap has been living under the shadow of its $17 initial public offering price for much of the last three months, but things could be looking up soon.

According to Mark Mahaney, an analyst at RBC, Snap has to do just two things to see its stock price climb above its IPO price.

"The most important thing you need to make a decision on [as an investor] is whether you think they can reaccelerate their user growth and whether you think they can stabilize their ad-revenue growth," Mahaney told Markets Insider. Читать дальше...

Encyclopedia Pictura

Music and fashion superstar Kanye West first announced he was making a video game based on his mother back in February 2015.

Kanye's team says he's still making a video game, but according to sources familiar with the project we spoke with, its future is uncertain following a production halt that lasted over a year.

That game, called "Only One," is an iPhone game from Los Angeles-based film and animation studio Encyclopedia Pictura.

The first trailer... Читать дальше...

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WASHINGTON — Financial firms are sounding alarm bells and dusting off contingency plans over fears an increasingly dysfunctional U.S. Congress may fail to reach a deal to raise the country's debt limit.

Several lobbyists, representing dozens of bankers, investors and credit rating agencies, told Reuters they are worried that dynamics at play in Washington – a bitterly divided Republican party and unpredictable President Donald Trump – could rule out a deal before an October deadline. Читать дальше...

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• There were two explosions at Arkema chemical plant near Houston, Texas, after Hurricane Harvey flooding.
• 15 police officers were taken to hospital for inhaling fumes, while a 1.5-mile evacuation perimeter remains in place.
• There's a risk of more explosions as officials plan to allow the fire to burn out.
• The incident wiped 100 million euros ($118 million) off Arkema's market value.

Explosions have been reported at a chemical plant near Houston... Читать дальше...

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Best Buy is expanding its same-day delivery service to ward off aggressive competitors.

Starting on September 6, the electronics retailer will offer same-day shipping in 27 cities in the US. That's double the number of cities available previously and includes San Diego, Denver, Austin, and Tampa. By the end of the year, the company expects the service will expand to 40 cities.

Best Buy is also reducing the price of the same-day delivery service from $14.99 to $5.99 per order... Читать дальше...

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Tropical Storm Harvey may be on the move — but its after-effects are just beginning to be realized.

In addition to slamming homes and hospitals, the storm struck the heart of Texas' refining industry, where roughly a third of America's oil is processed. In its wake, more than two million pounds of hazardous chemicals have been released into the air, according to filings reported with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and first reported by Politico. Читать дальше...

Disney

We're still a few months out from the December 15th premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." But the hype begins now. 

On Friday, September 1st, Disney will hold "Force Friday II," the official kickoff for the wave of "The Last Jedi" merchandise and marketing that will carry us through the holiday season. The original "Force Friday," held for 2015's "The Force Awakens," was just one day; this second go-around will last from September 1st to the 3rd.

First off, Disney... Читать дальше...

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When "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" hits theaters this December, the forces of the dark side will have a new ally.

Meet BB-9E — a droid that looks to be the evil opposite of BB-8, the breakout hit character of 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The existence of BB-9E was leaked earlier this year, but today marks the official unveiling.

We're getting our first official look BB-9E from Sphero, which makes the smash-hit app-controlled BB-8 toy. Читать дальше...

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People across the US will have Monday off, thanks to Labor Day.

We already know what successful people will be doing over the long weekend.

But what about the unsuccessful people among us? What mistakes can we watch out for and avoid?

After all, you don't want to have three whole days of free time go down the drain.

With that in mind, let's discuss some behaviors to avoid. Here are 11 things unsuccessful people do over three-day weekends:

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Gasoline prices were surging again Thursday amid refinery closings in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Season 8 of "Game of Thrones" may not air until 2019, but fans are already busy trying to figure out how the show will end. One theory that's been picking up steam suggests that Bran is actually the Night King, and there are lots of hints and clues in the series that this might be true. Here's a look at the evidence so you can judge for yourself. And here's a case against it.

New Line Cinema

Another season of "Game of Thrones" has come and gone, and we may have to wait about two years before the show comes back. 

So if you're looking for something else to watch between anxiously analyzing the events of season seven and thinking about the fates of some of your favorite characters, here are some projects where you can watch your favorite "Game of Thrones" actors.

If you're feeling some heartbreaking romance, catch Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)... Читать дальше...

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The INSIDER Summary:

• One of the problems of the internet is that people take credit for things they don't do.
• The Twitter account Kale Salad finds the original creators behind viral jokes and brings attention to them.
• It corrects one of the greatest wrongs on the internet.
• It's helpful for content creators trying to make a name for themselves.
• The account's creator, Samir Mezrahi, is an accomplished web entrepreneur. Читать дальше...

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• 51% of millennials plan to purchase a home in the next year.

• But the US housing supply is falling behind demand, making it harder for first-time buyers to enter the market.

• The process will be easier if find a good agent, save for unexpected costs, and get your credit in order ahead of time.

If you're selling your home this year, it's more likely than ever that you'll hand over the keys to a millennial.

According to a report from Ellie Mae released in April... Читать дальше...

HBO

Your biggest question after watching the season seven finale of "Game of Thrones" has an answer.

After a frustrating plot in Winterfell leading up to the finale, the Stark children gave the storyline a satisfying end. Sansa, Arya, and Bran play Littlefinger the way he's played everyone throughout his entire life.

In a grand scheme, it appears Littlefinger has convinced Sansa that Arya is trying to kill her so she can be Lady of Winterfell.

But in the finale, Sansa has Arya come to answer for her "crimes" ... Читать дальше...

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Canada's latest GDP data surprised on the upside.

In the second quarter, the Canadian economy grew at an annualized 4.5% quarter-over-quarter rate, according to Statistics Canada.

That was ahead of both the 3.7% that economists were expecting and the 3% that was anticipated by the Bank of Canada.

Household final consumption and exports of goods were the main contributors to the stronger growth, Canada's national statistics agency added.

"Overall... Читать дальше...

Niantic

Three more Legendary Pokémon are coming to "Pokémon Go": Raikou, Entei, and Suicune.

The three Legendary dogs will each be available in different parts of the world for one month at a time. To kick things off, Raikou will be available in the Americas, Entei in Europe and Africa, and Suicune in the Asia-Pacific region starting August 31. They will rotate availability at the end of September and again at the end of October.

For the past several weeks, four Legendary... Читать дальше...

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It's become increasingly difficult for job applicants to rise above the noise of today's digital talent pool.

On average, we receive hundreds of resumes per week and only 13% land an interview with a recruiter therefore, job applicants need to think about what will make them stand out.

The first, and easiest way to stand out in my mind, is with a cover letter.

Many recruiters — in fact, two-thirds, according to a survey from Jobvite — say... Читать дальше...

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Talk of Jerry Springer making a run for Ohio governor is heating up, and the 73-year-old is getting closer to making a decision on whether to enter the packed 2018 race.

Springer, the former Cincinnati mayor and famed talk-show host, is discussing a possible run with political consultants and is polling the race, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported Wednesday. He has also attended fundraisers for Ohio Democrats and local chapters of the Democratic Party amid rumors about a possible run. Читать дальше...

Warner Bros.

Horror master Stephen King has seen the new "It" movie twice already and says he was "not prepared" for how good it really was, which is a scary good sign for horror-flick fans when the movie is released in theaters next week.

The big-screen adaptation of King's novel of the same name starring Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer, Nicholas Hamilton, Jackson Robert Scott, and Bill Skarsgård as... Читать дальше...

There's a new most expensive home for sale in the Hamptons, and it has a connection to the Ford family.

Why do little dogs yap more often and louder than the bigger dogs? Alexandra Horowitz, the author of "Being a Dog" explains why. Following is a transcript of the video.

VideoAmp

Investors have cooled on ad tech. But they seem to be shifting their attention to companies promising to make TV advertising function more like digital advertising.

The TV ad software startup VideoAmp has raised $21.4 million in new series B round. That brings the company's total funding to $36.6 million.

The new funding round was led by Mediaocean, a company that provides software to many ad agencies for billing and other functions. Other investors included the German... Читать дальше...