Новости за 17.01.2018

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• The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump paid off a porn star with hush money ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
• Legal experts say there's pretty much nothing about such a payment that would put Trump in legal jeopardy.

The Wall Street Journal published a salacious story on Friday alleging that President Donald Trump paid $130,000 in hush money through his lawyer to a porn star a month before... Читать дальше...

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All eyes turned to doctor and rear admiral Ronny Jackson as he gave his report on President Donald Trump's physical at a press conference on Tuesday, wearing a slick military suit displaying his various honors.

Jackson delivered his findings without the kind of fanfare and over-the-top bravado that Trump's personal doctor Harold N. Bornstein used when he said that Trump would be the "healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency" in 2015. But the Navy... Читать дальше...

Emirates

• Airbus may shut down the A380 superjumbo program without an additional order from Emirates.
• However, Airbus failed to secure an Emirates order in November because the airplane maker couldn't commit to the A380. 
• Airbus needs at least one major order to keep its A380 production slots filled for the next decade. 

Rumors of the A380's demise have been swirling since Airbus failed to secure a highly-anticipated order for the plane from Emirates at the Dubai Air Show in November. Читать дальше...

Netflix

• Netflix is well-positioned to lead the competition because it is a master of both content and technology, a UBS analyst said.
• Its increasing subscriber growth, loyal fan base, and original content are likely to sustain the company's growth trajectory.
• View Netflix's real time stock price here.

While competition for the hearts of video streaming viewers is expected to heat up, Netflix will remain on top, according to UBS analyst Eric Sheridan. Читать дальше...

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• Some U.S. cities are more financially stable than others.
• The top 10 are based on growth, employment, and business opportunities.
• The list includes cities like Dallas, Nashville, and Seattle — as well as Provo, Utah and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The global economic outlook is strong, according to recent information from Goldman Sachs. The firm predicts that global growth will reach 4 percent in the next year. The U.S. economy... Читать дальше...

HLN

• HLN anchor Ashleigh Banfield was one of the most prominent major television personalities to criticize a piece on Babe.net about an unpleasant sexual experience an anonymous photographer had with comedian Aziz Ansari.
• In the email, the Babe.net writer blasted Banfield, saying she should be "ashamed" she criticized "another woman [who] was brave enough to speak up and add another dimension to the societal conversation about sexual assault."

Ashleigh... Читать дальше...

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A weird glitch that caused WiFi networks to temporarily break down for certain Chromecast and Google Home users is getting a fix on Thursday January 18.

It was previously thought that Google's casting devices, like the Chromecast and Google Home, were the culprits. But a short blog post on Google's support site on Wednesday said the issue was actually isolated for Android smartphone users.

The glitch was caused by Android phones running Google's casting software... Читать дальше...

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• A plant-filled, affordable housing skyscraper will be built in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
• Designed by Italian firm Stefano Boeri Architetti, it will feature 125 apartment units priced at below-market rate.
• The tower follows the style of other Boeri buildings, which are also covered in dozens of different species of trees and shrubs.

Eindhoven is one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands. And last year... Читать дальше...

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• The San Antonio Spurs are shutting Kawhi Leonard down indefinitely as he battles injuries.
• Leonard has played just nine games this season after missing the first 27 games with a quadriceps injury.
• It's unclear when Leonard will return, but the Spurs will have to push on without their best all-around player for the foreseeable future.

The San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday announced that Kawhi Leonard is being shut down indefinitely as... Читать дальше...

Business Insider

• Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff warns that new technologies could kill one-third of the jobs in the US and create a world of have and have-nots.
• He believes CEOs and business leaders must think beyond their own balance sheets and take responsibility now for people displaced by new tech.

In the upcoming decade, tech automation will kill up to one-third of the jobs in the United States, and up to 800 million jobs globally, according to the McKinsey Global Institute. Читать дальше...

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• Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" is being adapted into a TV series. 
• The deal for the rights to the book was reportedly in the seven-figures.

Michael Wolff's best-selling exposé of Donald Trump's White House, "Fire and Fury" will be adapted into a television series.

Endeavor Content has purchased the film and TV rights to the book in a deal that is in the seven-figures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Читать дальше...

BI Intelligence

This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.

Smart speakers — Amazon's Echo, for example — are the latest device category poised to take a chunk of our increasingly digital lives. These devices are made primarily for the home and execute a user's voice commands via an integrated digital assistant. These digital assistants can play music, answer questions, and control other devices within a user's home... Читать дальше...

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• Broadcom is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, according to a story published Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal.
• Semiconductor company Broadcom is under investigation regarding whether it engaged in anticompetitive tactics during customer negotiations.

The Federal Trade Commission  is investigating whether chipmaker Broadcom engaged in anticompetitive tactics in negotiations with customers, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Читать дальше...

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• Republicans proposed a six-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) as part of a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.
• They hope Democrats will support the bill since long-term funding for CHIP is included.
• Democrats and Republicans have been at odds in recent months over how to pay for the vital health program, even though both parties overwhelmingly support it.

House Republicans unveiled a short-term... Читать дальше...

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• There are plenty of faux pas to avoid making at work.
• While most people know to never talk about salary, you should also avoid revealing too much information about your personal life.
• By avoiding these no-nos, you could be saving your job. 

You know better than to say racist comments, spew blatant sexual harassment, and discuss politics in the workplace, but there are plenty of circumstances where knowing what to say at work is a gray area. Читать дальше...

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• Chipotle has raised prices in all of its restaurants nationwide. 
• Prices have gone up by about 5%.
• Chipotle has been crippled by food-poisoning scandals in the past several years.

Chipotle has a had a tumultuous year, but that hasn't stopped it from raising prices. 

Today, the chain confirmed that it has finished its final round of price increases across its stores nationwide, CNBC reported. 

The chain has been gradually... Читать дальше...

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• A new report predicts the cost of renewable energy will drop significantly by 2020, making it less expensive than fossil fuels.
• Last year, solar and wind power accounted for nearly 95% of new energy in the US.
• Using renewable energy, instead of fossil fuels, is not only an environmentally conscious decision, but also an economical one. 

Renewable energy may not be completely replacing fossil fuels just yet, but it's undeniable... Читать дальше...

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• Paula Deen is attempting a comeback with a new cooking show. 
• The Southern chef was forced off the air and lost most of her corporate partners in 2013, after Deen admitted to using the n-word during a lawsuit over racist harrassment. 
• Past scandals include allegations that Deen tried to make a cook dress like Aunt Jemima, an interview in which she sympathized with slave-holding ancestors, and a profane blooper reel in which she says a dish... Читать дальше...

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• Oymyakon, Russia, is the coldest inhabited town on Earth.
• Its population of 500 people braves temperatures that have dipped to -90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Despite the harsh conditions, life is pretty normal there.

Oymyakon is known as "The Pole of Cold."

A small town of 500 located in the Republic of Sakha in northeast Russia, it's widely regarded as the coldest inhabited town on Earth. Temperatures there average around -58° F during the winter months. Читать дальше...

ABC

Ellen Pompeo, the star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," is set to make over $20 million a year after signing a new deal with the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

ABC has ordered a 15th and 16th season for the series as a part of its new deal with Pompeo, who will become a producer on the show for the first time while starring as the show's eponymous lead, Meredith Grey. 

Pompeo's new contract will also make her the highest-paid actress on a primetime drama series, according to THR. Читать дальше...

ABC

Ellen Pompeo, the star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," is set to make over $20 million a year after signing a new deal with the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

ABC has ordered a 15th and 16th season for the series as a part of its new deal with Pompeo, who will become a producer on the show for the first time while starring as the show's eponymous lead, Meredith Grey. 

Pompeo's new contract will also make her the highest-paid actress on a primetime drama series, according to THR. Читать дальше...

NowThis News

• Social publisher NowThis has relaunched its website, which it shuttered in early 2015 to go all-in on social platforms directly.
• The move comes on the heels of Facebook's sweeping decision last week to fundamentally alter the News Feed and populate it with more user content versus brand and publisher content to enable "meaningful interactions."
• NowThis, however, says that the relaunch is independent of Facebook's decision and had been in the works for six months. Читать дальше...

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• Social publisher NowThis has relaunched its website, which it shuttered in early 2015 to go all-in on social platforms directly.
• The move comes on the heels of Facebook's sweeping decision last week to fundamentally alter the News Feed and populate it with more user content versus brand and publisher content to enable "meaningful interactions."
• NowThis, however, says that the relaunch is independent of Facebook's decision and had been in the works for six months. Читать дальше...

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• Social publisher NowThis has relaunched its website, which it shuttered in early 2015 to go all-in on social platforms directly.
• The move comes on the heels of Facebook's sweeping decision last week to fundamentally alter the News Feed and populate it with more user content versus brand and publisher content to enable "meaningful interactions."

In early 2015, NowThis went all-in on a distributed Media model, shutting down its website... Читать дальше...