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HQ Trivia

When Casey Donahue won $6,000, he couldn't quite believe it.

The Los Angeles-based freelance filmmaker was at his parents' house in Boca Raton, Fla., on Christmas Eve when he was just one of two people who won that night's round of HQ Trivia. The popular trivia app, which has a live host present two games a day, has become a sensation over the last few months with hundreds of thousands of regularly players each round that typically split a cash jackpot ranging from $1,000 to $18,000. Читать дальше...

BI Intelligence

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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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• The 2018 farm bill is a vital piece of legislation that is often overlooked in Washington. 
• It covers much more than just farms and farmers — every farm bill also affects conservation, trade, nutrition, jobs and infrastructure, agricultural research, forestry and energy.

Since the turn of the year, Congress and the Trump administration have been haggling over legislative priorities for 2018. Many issues are on the agenda, from health care to infrastructure... Читать дальше...

Sony

• "Jumanji" won the weekend box office for the third-straight weekend with $20 million.
• "Paddington 2" has set a new record for the most widely reviewed 100%-fresh movie on Rotten Tomatoes.
• "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" crossed the $600 million mark domestically with $6.6 million in its sixth week of release — making it No. 9 all-time.

NEW YORK (AP) — "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" outdid another weekend's worth of newcomers to top the North... Читать дальше...

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The NFL, which is entering its 98th season, is clearly a different league now than it was 30 years ago.

In 1979, Sports Illustrated's Frank Deford asked people around the NFL what the league might look like in 2000, from the rules to the personnel to the atmosphere. Looking back on those predictions is pretty eye-opening.

While some of the predictions look accurate today (growing fears of safety and more specialized positions) others look pretty funny (metals "flecks" in... Читать дальше...

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• Earlier this month, South Korean and North Korean officials met for landmark negotiations amid the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
• President Donald Trump reportedly asked South Korean President Moon Jae-in to publicly acknowledge his role in advancing the bilateral talks between the two Koreas.
• Moon later said Trump deserved credit and that he made a "huge" contribution to the talks.

Less than a week after North... Читать дальше...

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• Tom Brady reportedly needed more than 10 stitches to the inside of his throwing hand as a result of a collision with teammate Rex Burkhead in practice.
• One report described the scene as "bloody" and a second report described the injury as "gushing blood."
• In addition to the stitches, Brady also reportedly sprained a ligament in the thumb of his throwing hand.
• Brady will start in the AFC Championship game, but he may be forced to wear a glove... Читать дальше...

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• By regularly setting aside time for nurturing friendships, your overall enjoyment of life  is likely to improve.
• In adulthood, a lot of time is often invested into professional and family roles, while friendships fall by the wayside. 
• Author Nir Eyal and his wife host a "kibbutz," or gathering, every other week with several other couples to keep their friendships thriving.

When my wife and I moved to New York City in 2001... Читать дальше...

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• Producing meat is a resource-intensive and wasteful process. Pigs and cows require land to graze and crops to eat; water is used throughout the process.
• Climate change and a growing population will turn up the heat on these resources.
• A handful of companies are trying to solve the problem with plant-based meat, but since those products rely on grains and veggies, they'll ultimately face the same challenges.
• Genetic engineering technique... Читать дальше...

BII

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Credit card rewards have become so popular in the US that issuers capture headlines just by launching a new rewards card. And with consumers now caring more about the type of rewards being offered than any other card feature, competition to offer the most lucrative and attractive rewards has intensified dramatically. 

For consumers... Читать дальше...

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• Jonathan Goldstein is a partner at the recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles, where he leads the US private-equity practice.
• We asked Goldstein a variety of questions about the hiring climate in private equity, including what it takes to land a senior position.
• "In this competitive environment, at a senior level, most PE firms are looking for investment professionals with the proven ability to identify and convert investment opportunities," Goldstein said. Читать дальше...

Hyundai

• The Detroit Auto Show runs through Jan. 28.
• Automakers have put a lot of new pickup trucks and SUVs on the show floor.
• They've also rolled out some surprises.

The 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), better known as the Detroit Auto Show, will run through Jan. 28 at the Cobo Center in downtown Motown.

Detroit comes hot on the heels of CES this year and kicks off a 2018 that's expected to see lower new-vehicle sales... Читать дальше...

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• Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company wants to be a constructive voice in the immigration debate.
• The immigration issue hits very close to home for Silicon Valley tech companies, and Pichai's comments signal that the industry is rethinking its tactics to fight for the cause.

Almost exactly one year ago, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stood in front of cheering employees vowing to "stand together" and "never compromise" in opposing the Trump administration's travel ban. Читать дальше...

• Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company wants to be a constructive voice in the immigration debate.
• The immigration issue hits very close to home for Silicon Valley tech companies, and Pichais' comments signal that the industry is rethinking its tactics to fight for the cause.

Almost exactly one year ago, Google CEO Sundar Pichai stood in front of cheering employees vowing to "stand together" and "never compromise" in opposing the Trump administration's travel ban.

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• In their new book "The Future Computed," Microsoft president Brad Smith and EVP of AI and research Harry Shum discuss the future of artificial intelligence.
• They argue that one of "the most important conclusions" they drew was the need for more liberal arts majors in tech.
• As consumer-ready AI reaches human parity, they say, lessons from disciplines like psychology will be increasingly important.

In 2011, Microsoft... Читать дальше...

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• There's no time like your youth to have thrilling adventures. 
• Some of the best adventure trips you can take include riding the Trans-Siberian Railway, going to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa, and hiking in Patagonia.
• Visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the stunning landscape in Utah are also great trips.

Exploring far-flung places, immersing yourself in diverse cultures and venturing out of your comfort zone on a... Читать дальше...

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The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world.

For those who can afford to take part in competitions, show jumping offers millions of dollars of prize money and international glory.

In the US, some of the sport's most high-profile participants are the daughters of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Bruce Springsteen.

But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump has appeared to have embraced the view that Iran is a potential hegemon poised to dominate the Middle East.
• Yet this ongoing full-court press against Iran makes little sense.
• Iran presently lacks the hard power a state would need to dominate the Middle East’s vast and deeply divided set of countries.

To the extent the Trump administration has a discernible Middle East strategy, it is to contain and confront Iran. Читать дальше...

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• Republicans are speculating that 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney could use a Senate seat to launch himself into a much more powerful position.
• Some, including Utah's governor, believe he could become the next Republican leader in the Senate.
• But others think he may challenge Donald Trump for the presidency in 2020, or making a third bid for the White House in 2024.

It's no secret that Mitt Romney is, in all likelihood... Читать дальше...

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• Republicans are speculating that 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney could use a Senate seat to launch himself into a much more powerful position.
• Some, including Utah's governor, believe he could become the next Republican leader in the Senate.
• But others think he may challenge Donald Trump for the presidency in 2020, or making a third bid for the White House in 2024.

It's no secret that Mitt Romney is, in all likelihood... Читать дальше...

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• A single company has been blowing a hole through Wall Street bank earnings.
• The "single client" has reappeared in the fourth-quarter announcements of major banks as the culprit for hundreds of millions in unexpected, one-time losses.
• While other banks were publicly mum, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs identified the culprit: Steinhoff International, a South Africa-based retailer whose stock cratered after an accounting scandal.
• "It is by far and away... Читать дальше...

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• The federal government entered the second day of a partial shutdown on Sunday.
• So far, leaders from both parties have been unable to get close to a deal to reopen the government.
• It looks like the shutdown could stretch well into the week.

As the federal government enters the second day of a partial government shutdown, there appears to be little progress toward a deal, but deadlines are looming on the horizon.

Leaders... Читать дальше...

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• Google was aggressively pushing its Assistant at CES 2018, with a marketing blitz and a party with a performance by John Legend.
• Google announced a bunch of new, key partnerships with companies including LG, Sony, and Lenovo to integrate with the Google Assistant.
• However, Amazon's Alexa, and its line of Echo smart speakers, still dominate the market, with no signs of slowing down.

At last week's Consumer Electronics Show, the Google Assistant was inescapable. Читать дальше...