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Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced Thursday that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

In a tweet, the 56-year-old comedic actress, star of "Veep" and "Seinfeld," shared the news with a note that said, "1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I am the one."

Louis-Dreyfus, who just made Emmy history with her sixth straight win for HBO's "Veep," also noted that she is grateful for the support of her family and friends, and the "fantastic insurance" she has through her union. Читать дальше...

Here's one that came out of the blue: A new rumor claims Google could make a surprise announcement at its October 4 event, where it's already expected to unveil the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones, with a third smartphone called the "Ultra Pixel."

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President Donald Trump and Republicans have a big math problem with their attempt to overhaul the nation's tax code.

According to analysis of the tax-reform framework released Wednesday by Trump and the "Big Six" tax negotiators, decreased tax rates in the plan would reduce the amount of revenue the federal government takes in by an estimated $5.8 trillion over 10 years.

If various personal deductions were eliminated as the plan proposes, it could still leave... Читать дальше...

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy vividly recalls the week he was introduced to the world of cryptocurrencies.

O'Shaughnessy, a manager at his family's $6 billion quant asset manager of the same name, was chatting with one of his analysts over lunch at the beginning of this year about what they did over the weekend.

"He told me he bought a bunch of cryptocurrencies: ether, bitcoin, and litecoin," O'Shaughnessy told Business Insider. "And I was like, 'What the hell is a cryptocurrency?'"

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On Wednesday night, Playboy Enterprises confirmed in a press release that its founder, Hugh Hefner, had died at 91. Hefner died of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family.

"My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights, and sexual freedom," Hefner's son Cooper, the chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprises, said in a statement. Читать дальше...

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The Air Force is preparing to launch Combat Dragon III, a combat demonstration meant to test light-attack aircraft in the field, according to Aviation Week.

Air Force leaders have not yet reached a final determination about the exercise, but officials have forged ahead.

"We are preparing as if we're going," Air Force Reserve Col. Mike Pietrucha, who is light-attack adviser to Air Combat Command, told Aviation Week.

The service... Читать дальше...

Today, I like to think of myself as a somewhat skilled networker.

But that doesn't mean I started out that way. As with anything, practice makes perfect — and, for me, networking required plenty of practice.

Yes, when I was fresh out of college and feverishly trying to build up my web of professional contacts, I made plenty of mistakes that resulted in emails being ignored and introductions leading nowhere.

Like what? Here are five all-too-common networking faux pas that I committed ... Читать дальше...

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Three months after Amazon bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, the e-commerce giant has made several changes to stores across the country. Prices have dropped, Amazon Echos have been put on the shelves, and Whole Foods products have been made available on Amazon.com.

In mid-September, The Wall Street Journal reported that Whole Foods will make another big move beginning next year: Local food makers will no longer be able to promote their items in the company's 470 stores, or check... Читать дальше...

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A new study conducted by Oxford University's Computational Propaganda Project found that "low quality political information" and "ideologically extreme" junk news flooded 12 battleground states in the run-up to US Election Day, strategically targeting pivotal voters before and after November 8.

The study is the first to document on a large scale how propaganda and conspiratorial information was "strategically disseminated" throughout the country before the election. Читать дальше...

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The streaming giants have released the new titles that will be coming to their services in October, and there will be a lot of movies and TV to choose from. 

From the comfort of your home, titles like "War for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Spielberg" — on the legendary director — will be available, as well as a new season of the Amazon original "Red Oaks" and the long-awaited return of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." 

Here's everything coming to your favorite streaming platforms in October. Читать дальше...

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When MoviePass released its $10 a month subscription service for almost unlimited visits to movie theaters, fans went rabid.

The massive demand unlocked by MoviePass could end up giving the movie subscription startup a lot of leverage over the theater industry according to Credit Suisse, which could end up being a problem for the theaters' bottom lines.

In a note shared with clients Thursday, Credit Suisse lowered its price target for Regal Entertainment, Cinemark Holdings and AMC Entertainment. Читать дальше...

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The Playboy Mansion was well known for its insane parties.

The annual events were often frequented by a number of celebrity guests all dressed up and ready to rage at Hugh Hefner's parties. But in 2016, Hefner sold his mansion to his next-door neighbor with the stipulation that Hefner could continue living at the mansion for the remainder of his life. 

Hefner died at the age of 91 Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the celebrities who partied at the mansion through the years. Читать дальше...

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When Megyn Kelly's Sunday-night talk show debuted earlier this year, it was panned by critics, protested by high-profile public figures, and ignored by many viewers.

The pattern seems to be repeating itself for her new daytime talk show.

In its first week on the air, NBC's new 9 a.m. ET talk show, "Megyn Kelly Today," has been blasted by critics, drawn middling ratings, and inspired a series of negative press reports about her banter with celebrity guests. Читать дальше...

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The world's largest hedge fund told clients that the Federal Reserve is making a mistake by raising interest rates.

"The Fed is basing its moves on classic cyclical indicators and the desire to ‘normalize’ the balance sheet," Bridgewater Associates told clients in a private note, which was seen by Business Insider. Читать дальше...

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The ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism seen across the NFL have received widespread attention the past few days.

Many have weighed in with their opinions on the protests, including LeBron James and President Donald Trump.

While taking questions from reporters on Thursday, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan gave his thoughts on the demonstrations that have became the focus of much attention before kickoff on Sunday.

"Clearly... Читать дальше...

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After 16 years as head coach of the University of Louisville's men's basketball program, Rick Pitino's tenure has come to an end.

He was placed on leave amid a bribery scandal involving 10 coaches and associates with ties to multiple major programs.

Pitino brought a national championship and three Final Four appearances to the Cardinals, solidifying his presence in the annals of the program's history.

But it is perhaps the notoriety that has... Читать дальше...

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Over the years, Hugh Hefner produced dozens of Playboy-themed films — over 200 according to the late icon’s IMDB page. 

Hefner was also well known for cameoing in various TV shows, ranging from "Entourage" to "Sex and the City."

Following Hefner’s death at the age of 91, we’ve rounded up five of his best.

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Back in 1993, Hefner voiced himself on The Simpsons... Читать дальше...

Bridgewater, the world's largest hedge fund firm, says the Federal Reserve and other central banks will cause problems by raising interest rates from historic lows. Bridgewater says the Fed has miscalculated the risks, such as economic sensitivity to interest-rate changes. The world's largest hedge fund told clients the Federal Reserve was making a mistake by raising interest rates.

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Amazon is doubling down on its voice-oriented "Alexa everywhere" strategy, unveiling a slew of new products at a surprise event Wednesday.

Alexa, Amazon’s AI-infused voice assistant, was first released in tandem with the original Amazon Echo smart speaker in November 2014, and has since been integrated into washers, dryers, refrigerators... Читать дальше...

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CAIRO (AP) — The Islamic State group has released what it says is a new audio recording of its top leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, indicating he may still be alive.

The recording was released by the IS-run al-Furqan outlet Thursday and the voice sounded like previous recordings of the reclusive leader, who has only appeared in public once.

The last purported audio message from al-Baghdadi was released in November.

Russian officials said in June there was... Читать дальше...

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Since Hugh Hefner published the first American edition of Playboy magazine in 1953, hundreds of stars have been on the cover. Some actresses have fought to appear on the cover of Playboy. Others, like Jessica Alba, took legal action to avoid appearing in its pages.

Marilyn Monroe was famously the first model on Playboy's cover and probably the single most famous woman to appear in the magazine. But she didn't appear in it the most.

Keep reading... Читать дальше...

Hollis Johnson

Golden Corral is making some drastic changes. 

The all-you-can eat buffet chain is revamping its design with airier dining rooms and more streamlined footprints. On Monday, Golden Corral announced it's installing meat smokers and adding more barbecue options to the menu at its nearly 500 restaurants.   

With revenue falling 2.6% last year, according to CNBC, the chain desperately needs to jump start its business. But, what exactly needs to change? 

We visited a Golden Corral in Waynesboro... Читать дальше...

Marriage legally binds you to your spouse — but that doesn't mean saying "I do" to another set of student loans.

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Running a business can be pretty intense.

In many cases, the work that goes into early stage venture eclipses sleep, exercise, and proper eating habits.

Thiago Olson, managing director of Engage Ventures, says he's learned firsthand that it's hard for entrepreneurs to achieve an effective work-life balance. You need a method for prioritizing important tasks over those that can wait.

"It's so easy to get pulled into the burning fires," he told Business Insider. Читать дальше...