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Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.

For example, almost half of US households now have a Prime membership, diminishing Amazon's growth potential in the country. Meanwhile, in China, the world's largest e-commerce market... Читать дальше...

• House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is urging House Speaker Paul Ryan to stop Trump allies from hindering the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of Russia's meddling in the US election.
• Pelosi said in a Thursday letter to Ryan: "Political haste must not cut short valid investigatory threads" related to the probe, which followed an assessment from US intelligence officials earlier this year who confirmed Russia interfered in the 2016 election to boost Donald Trump.
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Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with the proliferation of messaging apps, are fueling the development of chatbots — software programs that use messaging as the interface through which to carry out any number of tasks, from scheduling a meeting, to reporting weather, to helping users buy a pair of shoes. Читать дальше...

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It was a relatively slow week in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, but some key revelations helped move the investigation forward.

Here's everything you need to know about what has happened since Monday:

• Anti-Mueller Republicans have been communicating with the White House: One of the Republicans who has been critical of Robert Mueller's investigation indicated that he has spoken to the White House about the issue... Читать дальше...

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• ISIS's control in Syria as of December 13, 2017 is a tiny piece of what it once was in 2014 and 2015, according to a newly released State Department map.
• The map shows ISIS's dramatic losses of territory in 2017.
• While ISIS is on its way to losing all territory in Syria, many fighters have fled the fighting, either fanning out throughout the country by traveling through government-held territory or sneaking across the border to Turkey.
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Playing daily fantasy is always a game of highs and lows, but last week our value picks were extreme on both sides of that spectrum.

Nick Foles threw for four touchdowns in one of the best quarterback fantasy performances of the week, outscoring more expensive options, including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Matt Ryan. In addition, JuJu Smith-Schuster went off for 114 yards on just six receptions. On the other side of the coin, Brent Celek and the Browns'... Читать дальше...

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins complained Tuesday that coverage of her role in crafting the Republican tax bill had been "unbelievably sexist" and had failed to note the ways in which she had gotten the law shaped to her liking.

I think she has a point that the coverage has painted her as less successful in the tax negotiations than she really was.

The case of clear-cut sexism she pointed to was The New York Times reporting that she failed to cry when... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump had a hand in redesigning the so-called presidential challenge coin, The Washington Post reported Friday.
• The phrase "E Pluribus Unum" will be replaced by the Trump campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."

President Donald Trump has made several alterations to what is known as the presidential "challenge coin," including replacing the US motto, "E Pluribus Unum," with "Make America Great Again," The Washington Post reported Friday. Читать дальше...

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Digital disruption is rocking the payments industry. But merchants, consumers, and the companies that help move money between them are all feeling its effects differently.

For banks, card networks, and processors, the digital revolution is bringing new opportunities — and new challenges. With new ways to pay emerging... Читать дальше...

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Perhaps the biggest take-away of this NBA season, which is closer to the midway point than most would know, has been the unexpectedness of much of it.

The Warriors and Cavs don't lead their respective conferences, instead ceding No. 1 seeds to the Celtics and Rockets.

Playoff stalwarts like the Grizzlies and Clippers have fallen off in the West, while teams we were certain would be bad, like the Knicks and Pacers, are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Читать дальше...

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It’s the final push of the holiday season.

You’ve visited holiday markets, eaten cookies, and drank your fair share of mulled wine. You've made your list and checked it twice, and now you're feeling the pinch of the holiday season. Shopping and year-end festivities have the ability to leave bank accounts anything but merry and bright.

Here are some quick and commitment-free ways to add a little jingle to your pockets.

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• Tom Brady got defensive with the media when asked about a recent report that his health guru was being pushed to the side by the team.
• The Boston Globe reported earlier that Alex Guerrero's access to the team was being severely limited.
• Brady refused to answer several questions on the subject.

The New England Patriots are once again the favorite to win the Super Bowl, but things may not be so rosy in Foxborough.

During Tom Brady's weekly session with the media... Читать дальше...

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Advancements in a bevy of industries are helping intelligent digital voice assistants like Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa become more sophisticated and useful pieces of technology. 

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are allowing them to accurately understand more information, while upgrades to mobile... Читать дальше...

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• The GOP has reached an agreement on their enormous tax overhaul.

• Career site Zippia broke down how the final tax bill could affect take-home pay in 2018 for people in various occupations.

• Business Insider looked into how the bill would affect blue collar workers' wallets.

US President Donald Trump has marketed himself as a champion of working people. And Congressional Republicans are touting their new finalized tax bill as a wage-boosting... Читать дальше...

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• An engineer on the derailed Amtrak train noted that the train was going too fast six seconds before the train derailed, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
• The accident occurred on Monday morning in Washington state, killing three people on the train and injuring dozens more.
• The train was going 78 mph in a 30 mph zone.
• Safety measures that could have potentially prevented the accident were not yet installed on the train. Читать дальше...

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Cryptocurrencies dominated the markets on Friday.

Bitcoin ended its worst week since 2013 with a plunge to below $11,000 in a reversal that skeptics — and even some investors — had expected after a breathtaking surge.

The cryptocurrency was down by as much as 45% from its recent high of nearly $20,000, though it has recouped much of the loss. Its move prompted trading halts on Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, and in futures trading at CME Group. Читать дальше...

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• I tried DNA tests from 23andMe, Ancestry, and National Geographic to learn about my family's history and my health
• The tests vary in terms of what information they provide and how precise they are
• Determine which test to try depends on what you hope to learn

I've sent my spit off for more genetics tests than anyone else I know.

These tests analyzed my saliva to find out a host of different things that my DNA can tell me about my ancestry and health. Читать дальше...