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HAVANA (AP) — Republican Sen. Jeff Flake says the US has found no evidence that American diplomats in Havana were the victims of attacks with an unknown weapon.

Flake, a Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, met with high-ranking Cuban officials in Havana on Friday. He spoke with The Associated Press on Saturday morning.

The Cubans told Flake the FBI has told them its agents found no evidence that mysterious illnesses suffered by US diplomats resulted from attacks... Читать дальше...

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The stunning views of downtown Manhattan aren't what make Bain & Company the second-best place to work in the US, but they certainly don't hurt.

Ever since 2009, the year that workplace review site Glassdoor began its Employees' Choice Awards — a ranking of the best places to work, as judged by employees themselves — the global consulting firm has taken the top spot three times. Over the 10-year period, it has never fallen outside the top four.

One of the pillars of any great company is its workspace... Читать дальше...

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• In 2007, Warren Buffett entered a million-dollar bet with the fund manager Protégé Partners that the S&P 500 would beat a basket of hedge funds over the next decade.
• His S&P 500 index fund compounded a 7.1% annual gain over 10 years, beating an average increase of 2.2% by the basket of funds selected by Protégé Partners.
• Buffett's prize money will go to Girls Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska.
• Buffett has taken issue with hedge funds' high... Читать дальше...

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Weighed down by a sluggish global economy, turbulent capital markets, and heavier regulation after the 2008 financial crisis, many big banks have scrimped on innovation.

In doing so, they've failed to keep up with customers' embrace of and demand for all things digital and mobile. That's opened the door to a new breed... Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump railed against former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and Michael Wolff, the author of an explosive new book about the inner workings of the White House.
• Trump said Wolff did not know him at all, and that "Sloppy Steve" gave him access to the White House.
• He also reiterated his past claim that there was "no collusion" with Russia and added that everything he did was "100% proper."
• Trump then accused former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton of colluding with the Russians. Читать дальше...

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• Fourth-quarter home sales in Manhattan slumped as buyers considered the impact of the new tax law. 
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act caps the amount of state and local tax deductions at $10,000, and rich taxpayers who itemize their deductions benefitted the most when it was uncapped.
• Homeowners across high-tax states including New York, Virginia, and California lined up to prepay their property taxes late last year before the cap took effect in 2018. Читать дальше...

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Generation Z, also known as iGen or Centennials, is arguably the most pivotal generation to the future of retail. By 2026, the majority of Gen Zers will reach adulthood, and their spending power will reach new heights. Retailers and brands need to start establishing relationships with Gen Zers now to ensure success in the years to come. Читать дальше...

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• The rate of overdose deaths has seen a slight downturn in several states in New England in 2017, with a 10% drop in Massachusetts.
• The overall rate of deaths and overprescriptions remains high.
• Overprescription of opioid drugs remains one of the main contributors to addiction in the opioid crisis.

DECEMBER 29, 2017 — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calculates that 91 Americans die each day from opioid drug overdoses. Читать дальше...

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• Spending just 10 minutes doing aerobic exercise is enough to give you a mental boost.
• Researchers at Western University compared two groups: The first read for 1o minutes, and the second used an exercise bike. 
• Those who exercised showed an immediate improvement. 
• Even walking briskly outside could be enough to give your brain a jumpstart. 

There are times when we need to have all our brain cells working at their very best to help us make the right decision... Читать дальше...

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• Spending just 10 minutes doing aerobic exercise is enough to give you a mental boost.
• Researchers at Western University compared two groups: The first read for 1o minutes, and the second used an exercise bike. 
• Those who exercised showed an immediate improvement. 
• Even walking briskly outside could be enough to give your brain a jumpstart. 

There are times when we need to have all our brain cells working at their very best to help us make the right decision... Читать дальше...

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On Sunday night, the biggest stars in TV and movies unite for the silliest and most thrilling awards show of the season: the Golden Globes.

2017 was a great year for both film and television, so the competition is fierce. It's hard to know whom to root for and a little difficult to predict, especially because the Golden Globes has a history of being unpredictable, with some quirky choices in nominees and winners.

In movies, Guillermo del Toro's creature love story "The... Читать дальше...

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It's hard to find anyone that's bearish. 

2017 was one of the most profitable for the S&P 500 in this bull market, now in its ninth year, with a 19.4% gain. And all the lead strategists at top Wall Street firms expect many of the same catalysts to lift stocks again in 2018, particularly earnings growth and US economic expansion.

Across the board, Republican tax bill is expected to boost the profits of America's largest companies, and possibly reward shareholders through more buybacks. Читать дальше...

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• The New York Stock Exchange is looking to list a number of funds linked to bitcoin futures on its NYSE Arca venue.
• The leveraged ETFs, which go long and short, would multiple the spine-tingling volatility of bitcoin.
• Some products could also expose investors to more risk.

The New York Stock Exchange is asking regulators for permission to list five new funds linked to bitcoin futures on one of its markets, according to a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Читать дальше...

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• The New York Stock Exchange is looking to list a number of funds linked to bitcoin futures on its NYSE Arca venue.
• The leveraged ETFs, which go long and short, would multiple the spine-tingling volatility of bitcoin.
• Some products could also expose investors to more risk.

The New York Stock Exchange is asking regulators for permission to list five new funds linked to bitcoin futures on one of its markets, according to a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Читать дальше...

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• The New York Stock Exchange is looking to list a number of funds linked to bitcoin futures on its NYSE Arca venue.
• The leveraged ETFs, which go long and short, would multiple the spine-tingling volatility of bitcoin.
• Some products could also expose investors to more risk.

The New York Stock Exchange is asking regulators for permission to list five new funds linked to bitcoin futures on one of its markets, according to a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Читать дальше...

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• National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said in mid-December that the US had seen signs of Russia interference in Mexico's upcoming presidential election.
• Analysts and officials have warned for some time about the potential for Russian attempts to influence the result of that vote.
• Such interference would likely be part of an effort to undermine Western countries and US influence around the world.

The US has seen "initial... Читать дальше...

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• Google changed Silicon Valley with its free company bikes that help employees get across its giant corporate campus.
• But locals in Mountain View, California — where Google is based — reportedly view the bikes as their own and end up displacing 100 to 250 bikes on a weekly basis.
• Now Google is trying to cut its losses. It's hired a team of 30 contractors to retrieve bikes from around the city, and it is testing other solutions like GPS trackers and bike locks... Читать дальше...

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• Google changed Silicon Valley with its free company bikes that help employees get across its giant corporate campus.
• But locals in Mountain View, California — where Google is based — reportedly view the bikes as their own and end up displacing 100 to 250 bikes on a weekly basis.
• Now Google is trying to cut its losses. It's hired a team of 30 contractors to retrieve bikes from around the city, and it is testing other solutions like GPS trackers and bike locks... Читать дальше...

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• JPMorgan Chase has created an internal tool to make sure its ads don't end up next to unsavory content on YouTube.
• The company's proprietary algorithm plugs into YouTube's API to select "safe" channels for it to advertise on.
• From more than 5 million channels the brand has winnowed the list down to 3,000 YouTube channels that its ads appear on.
• "The model that Google has built to monetize YouTube may work for it, but it doesn't work for us," said Aaron Smolick... Читать дальше...

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• While the Egyptian government was publicly denouncing the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, it was also coordinating with popular TV hosts to sway public opinion in the US' favor, The New York Times reported.
• A state intelligence officer reportedly worked behind the scenes to get influential hosts to convince their audiences to accept the US decision. 
• President Donald Trump announced last month that the US would relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem... Читать дальше...

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Among the many ways that drones can transform business operations, few have received as much attention as delivering packages to consumers’ homes. Drones could allow companies to bypass the many challenges involved with the "last mile" of delivery — the last leg of the journey when a package arrives at the customer’s doorstep. Читать дальше...

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• We interviewed four couples in which both partners are relationship experts about their best marriage advice.
• Common themes emerged, including: Stay curious about your partner, and know the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Ultimately, marriage is hard for everyone, but there are some time-tested tricks to make it easier.

There's a curious trend among relationship experts: Many of them are married. To each other. Читать дальше...

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• LearnVest writer Bobbie Gossage tried the Swedish Death Cleaning method to declutter her closet.
• The new decluttering method comes from Swedish artist Margareta Magnusson's book "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning."
• Following this method, you get rid of things other people won't want to deal with once you die. 
• Gossage's biggest takeaway: You can maintain memories without clinging to stuff — and your family won't have sentimental value for everything you do. Читать дальше...

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