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• Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was assaulted and injured on Friday in his Bowling Green home, police said.
• One man has been arrested and charged with assault.
• Paul's spokeswoman said Paul was "blindsided" by the assault, but is "fine."

A man has been arrested and charged with assaulting and injuring Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.

Kentucky State Police said in a news release Saturday that Paul suffered a minor injury when... Читать дальше...

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• The Republican tax reform bill plans to decrease federal revenue by $5.5 trillion and increase the debt by $1.5 trillion.
• The debt puts the US at risk in credit markets.
• Debt service encroaches on resource used typically for defense spending.
• If interest rates were to rise, our debt would get costlier.

Republicans control both houses of Congress and the presidency, which conservatives of yore would anticipate would... Читать дальше...

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Most fintechs, even the unicorns, aren't profitable.

Despite having innovative ideas and live products that are successfully disrupting the financial services industry, these fintechs' business models are increasingly proving to be fundamentally flawed.

In a new report, BI Intelligence explores the... Читать дальше...

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• Teaching kids the importance of saying "thank you" can help them grow up happier. 
• Gratitude can lead to lower rates of depression, better impulse control, and less stress.
• To raise grateful kids, model the behavior, talk about gratitude, and foster opportunities to develop it.

Growing up, when your parents stressed to always say "thank you", who would've thought they were also teaching you the secret to lasting happiness—not just proper manners? Читать дальше...

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• Democrats are opposing Republican tax cuts partly on the basis that they will expand the US budget deficit.
• That's the wrong argument to make — not just now but in any low-inflation environment.
• The right argument against the plan is that it's skewed toward the wealthy and includes changes that won't benefit the economy.
• "There are better ways to invest in our economy," says Stephanie Kelton, a former chief economist for the Senate Budget Committee's Democratic staff. Читать дальше...

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Shelby American took SEMA week by storm with the unveiling of its first mega-horsepower version of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang.

Yes, the company has revived its Ford Shelby Mustang 1000 and confirmed the new car for production in early 2018. Just 50 will be built each year.

The transformation can be applied to any sixth-generation Mustang GT and includes not only a potent powerplant but also numerous chassis mods and Shelby’s super-sexy wide-body kit.

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• Toyota's conceptual airless tires consist of a band of rubber around a plastic-aluminum hub.
• The company says it's testing them on kei cars and golf carts in Japan. 

Many companies have shown airless tire concepts—Polaris is the only company to actually commercialize them—but the technology is yet to reach any sort of mass adoption in the automotive sector.

If Toyota has its way, future electric cars from the company will run airless... Читать дальше...

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The digital ad space is murky, and it's becoming increasingly clear that users aren't seeing as many ads thanks to ad-blocking technology.

And even when they do see ads, more than 60% of users say they find them annoying and intrusive.

Furthermore, people have been shifting to mobile as their primary media consumption device in the last three years, while ad spend lagged. In short, the industry is reactive rather than proactive. As a result, U.S. digital ad revenue has become Google and Facebook... Читать дальше...

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Daily fantasy presents a new challenge every week, with football fans looking to put together the best lineup possible from a menu that offers literally every player taking the field on Sunday.

Last week was another hit-or-miss week for our value plays — Josh McCown was a top-four quarterback at a fraction of the price you'd expect to pay for one, and Mohamed Sanu found the end zone to end the day as a top-10 receiver. That said, other picks like Marquis Goodwin and Nelson Agholor didn't pan out. Читать дальше...

Acorns

• Acorns, the fintech app that allows users to invest their spare change, is witnessing strong growth with more than 2.2 million accounts in the US.
• Business Insider recently sat down with Noah Kerner, the firm's CEO, to discuss the firm's mission, the growth of its editorial content, and his thoughts on finance hype.
• Kerner said the company is looking to serve every single American with an annual household income under $100,000.

In 2012... Читать дальше...

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• 3D World Lenses, like the dancing hotdog, have further cemented Snapchat’s position as the leader in augmented reality, as far as marketers are concerned.
• Not only do they take digital branded experiences to another level, but they also provide marketers with an opportunity to bring their icons and mascots to life.
• Lenses can prove to be a good investment, costing less and adding more value than other premium ad units, say ad buyers.
• They are popular among users too... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Sprint Corp and T-Mobile USA Inc said on Saturday that they officially broke off merger negotiations, ending months of back-and-forth talks that would have created the third-biggest U.S. wireless provider.

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• Perfectionism can put you at risk for anxiety and depression.
• There are 8 things you do that align with perfectionism that are toxic to your health. 
• These include: Not allowing yourself any mistakes, avoiding taking on challenges, and you can't celebrate your success.

People often confuse high achieving behavior with perfectionistic behavior. High achievers are dedicated, determined individuals... Читать дальше...

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If rock-n-roll or old-school blues rock and its derivatives are your thing, the pickings these days are slim.

Washy synthesizers and ornately produced rap dominate, which is fine. I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about St. Vincent's "Masseduction," and one of my kids is bringing a lot of contemporary hip-hop into the house, which has actually given me an excuse to revisit the Public Enemy catalog.

But of course I was raised on rock on the 1970s... Читать дальше...

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Mobile-app makers and content creators are vying for consumer attention in a crowded and noisy market.

Even if an app can stand out enough to prompt a consumer to download it from among a list of millions, it then faces the challenge of enticing him or her to use it enough times to recuperate development, maintenance, and marketing costs. Читать дальше...

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• Investment-research firms are scrambling to comply with new European regulations known as MiFID II.
• We sat down with the head of a quickly rising Wall Street research firm to discuss what's hot in markets today and how RBC Capital Markets is preparing for the new rules.

When Marc Harris joined RBC Capital Markets' research team in 2004, the firm was a small player on Wall Street, with only a few of its analysts being recognized as stars. Читать дальше...

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• Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich always picks up the tab when he runs into his players while out to eat.
• Former Spur and current Warriors head coach Steve Kerr would ask the hotel concierge where Popovich was dining and surprise him at the restaurant in hopes of scoring a free meal.
• Popovich and Kerr may be rivals when it comes to coaching, but they remain friendly away from the court.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich... Читать дальше...

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• Former President George H.W. Bush called President Donald Trump "a blowhard."
• Bush's son, former President George W. Bush, added that Trump "doesn't know what it means to be president."
• The White House fired back at the Bushes' legacy and the second Bush administration's decision to invade Iraq in the early 2000s. 

The White House on Saturday hit back after former President George H.W. Bush gave his most candid assessment yet of President Donald Trump. Читать дальше...

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• The World Series was a coming out party for YouTube TV
• If Facebook is serious about making Facebook Watch a big deal, it needs to plan a similar big TV ad effort.
• "We need to build this behavior," said CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

If you watched any of the riveting World Series (and based on the ratings, lots of you did), you undoubtedly saw ads for YouTube TV.

The fledgling subscription service from the makers of Google was everywhere during the series... Читать дальше...

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• Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez have been dating since February.

• The two celebrities told Vanity Fair they have a lot in common as two Latino New Yorkers who shot to fame at a very young age.

• "This is the first relationship I've been where I feel like we really make each other better," Lopez told HOLA! USA.

J-Lo and A-Rod are together — and they're very happy, according to their recent Vanity Fair cover story. Читать дальше...

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• Lennar has agreed to buy CalAtlantic Group for $9.3 billion, in a deal that would create America's largest homebuilder by market cap. 
• The combined company would be in a better position to combat rising land and labor costs while cashing in on red-hot demand for housing.
• Recent hurricanes raise the need for homebuilders' services, but could divert resources from filling a more widespread inventory shortage.

The homebuilder Lennar... Читать дальше...

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• Director Taika Waititi is known best for his indie movies "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Hunt for the Wilderpeople."
• He talks about the ways he made his Marvel movie the most un-Marvel yet.
• Waititi also explains how he brought the scene-stealing character he voiced, Korg, to life.

“Thor: Ragnarok” has huge fight scenes (led by the bulging biceps of its lead Chris Hemsworth), and CGI-fueled destruction from the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) ... Читать дальше...

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• Under Armour short sellers have made almost $1 billion in 2017 betting against the stock, which had fallen 54% year-to-date through Tuesday.
• The company cut its full-year 2017 guidance as part of a disappointing third-quarter earnings report.

One of the safest bets in the flailing retail sector this year has been to short the worst-performing companies.

Under Armour has fit that strategy to a tee, and Tuesday's disastrous... Читать дальше...

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In an increasingly digital economy, banks are becoming more dependent on efficient data processing to improve customer service and products, and ensure regulatory compliance. But legacy core software systems, implemented decades ago, are letting banks down, and replacing old systems, or "overhauls," is becoming increasingly necessary. Читать дальше...