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• Conservatives at Google are complaining to HR when colleagues talk about diversity issues, according to a new Wired report.
• Employees told Wired HR is being "weaponized."
• The story comes a few weeks after former Google engineer James Damore said he's suing the company for discrimination against white and male conservatives.

Conservative employees at Google are filing complaints to the company's HR department in attempts to shut down conversations about diversity... Читать дальше...

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As part of negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, the Teamsters trucking union is demanding that UPS agree not to use drones or self-driving vehicles to automate deliveries, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The two organizations are seeking to hammer out one of the largest collective bargaining agreements in the US... Читать дальше...

Apple's latest major product is now available to purchase: It's called HomePod, and it's unlike anything Apple has done before.

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• Beer brand Natural Light is giving away $1 million to winners of a video contest to help students and recent graduates pay down student loans.
• Actor Jake Johnson is teaming up with Natty Light because he feels that students shouldn't have to worry about money.
• A television ad promoting the contest will air during the Super Bowl in 10 markets with many college-educated people in debt.

This year, drinking beer during the Super Bowl can give you more than a buzz. Читать дальше...

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• On Thursday, Nutella went on sale at the French supermarket Intermarché for $1.74.
• One woman at a supermarket in central France told The Local that people were acting "like animals" to get their hands on the discounted pots of chocolate hazelnut spread.
• Police were reportedly called to a store in northern France because of a fist fight.

A lot of people enjoy an occasional spoonful of Nutella. But things got seriously... Читать дальше...

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• Many New Yorkers choose the subway when they're looking for an affordable transportation option.
• But the bus offers a better experience for the same price.
• Buses are often cleaner, less crowded, and less prone to unexplained delays than the subway.

For many who work or live in New York City, especially Manhattan, transportation comes down to two options: the subway or a ride-hailing service, whether it be a cab, Uber, or Lyft. Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump is trying to mend relations with a key African leader.
• Trump's meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame came shortly after the president allegedly referred to African nations as "shithole countries."
• Trump described having "tremendous discussions" with Kagame.

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump sought to mend relations Friday with a key African leader in the aftermath of his controversial comments about African nations... Читать дальше...

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Discover posted a solid, but not excellent, quarter in Q4 2017, according to its earnings presentation held late Wednesday.

The smallest of the four major US card networks executed well in a number of metrics, including overall growth, but disappointed in the big picture thanks to losses associated with the US' new tax bill. Читать дальше...

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• Shake Shack's new grilled chicken club sandwich is being rolled out nationwide after being tested in Brooklyn, New York locations.
• It'll be available for a limited time starting Friday.
• The sandwich is decent, but the chicken itself leaves something to be desired.

Shake Shack has a new grilled chicken sandwich in its lineup.

The "Griddled Chick'n Club" is a decidedly healthy item for a chain that serves cheese fries, hot dogs, and double cheeseburgers. Читать дальше...

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• Apple's smart speaker, HomePod, became available for pre-orders on Friday for $350.
• Lots of people thought Apple would launch the device in the middle of the night, and either woke up early or stayed up late to get one on the first day it becomes available. 
• However, Apple didn't open pre-orders until the morning. 

Apple fans are a seriously dedicated bunch who want the latest Apple gear on the first day it's available.

They'll... Читать дальше...

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• Apple's smart speaker, HomePod, became available for pre-orders on Friday for $350.
• Lots of people thought Apple would launch the device in the middle of the night, and either woke up early or stayed up late to get one on the first day it becomes available. 
• However, Apple didn't open pre-orders until the morning. 

Apple fans are a seriously dedicated bunch who want the latest Apple gear on the first day it's available.

They'll... Читать дальше...

Sundance Institute

• Jonathan Watson directed the Sundance movie, "Arizona."
• It marks his directorial debut after over two decades being an assistant director for movies and TV.
• A big reason he got to make the movie was because Danny McBride passed on "Arizona," which was going to be his debut as a director.

For over two decades, Jonathan Watson has worked as an assistant director on some of the biggest movies to come out of Hollywood. On “Bad Boys,”... Читать дальше...

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Digital is dismantling the retail industry brick by brick. The most successful retailers are the ones with thriving digital businesses, while physical stores are becoming more liabilities than assets. 

However, e-commerce isn't without its challenges. In contrast to waning demand for in-store retail, rising... Читать дальше...

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• Yale has been sued by three men who claim Yale's sexual-misconduct committee discriminated against them based on their gender or denied them their due-process rights.
• The university has also been the subject of two Department of Education investigations since 2011.
• The threat of lawsuits may contribute to the severity of punishments Yale issues for sexual misconduct findings.

Yale University has been the subject of... Читать дальше...

Less than a mile from Manhattan — one of the priciest and most densely populated places in the world — sits a mysterious island that people abandoned more than half a century ago.

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• Alternate location ticketing can allow travelers around the world to pay less for airline tickets
• It can be an effective strategy to find cheaper flights on flight aggregators, like Kayak or Orbitz.
• Be sure to check the fare rules before using alternate location ticketing.

Whether you are looking for a round-trip to ticket to Hawaii or a brief Iceland getaway, you should always understand what you should be paying to secure the best deal. Читать дальше...

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• Shares of Nike popped as much as 2% in pre-market trading Friday after Pershing Square Capital, the $12+ billion dollar hedge fund run by activist Bill Ackman, reportedly told investors it had acquired a passive stake in the company.
• The size of the investment is unclear, but Ackman reportedly said at the firm’s annual client dinner that it had already earned a 30% return for his portfolio.
• Ackman said he bought Nike stock when it was trading near $53 a share. Читать дальше...

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• Intel shares are up after the company reported a big top and bottom line beat for the fourth quarter.
• It was the first earnings report since the Spectre and Meltdown flaws were reported.
• Watch the company trade in real time here.

Intel shares are rising after the company's earnings report, despite uncertainty around the recently disclosed Spectre and Meltdown security flaws.

The company is trading up 6.78% to $48.37 after... Читать дальше...

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• Walmart's stock was up in pre-market trading after announcing an alliance with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten.
• Walmart said it will sell Rakuten's Kobo e-readers and content in the US, as well as jointly launch a grocery delivery service in Japan.
• The move is the latest step that Walmart is taking to compete with Amazon.
• Watch Walmart's stock move in real time here.

Shares of Walmart rose in pre-market trading on Friday... Читать дальше...

• Automakers revealed a number of flashy concept cars at CES and the Detroit auto show in January.
• While concept cars don't always become production models, they can give us a sense of what car companies are planning for the future.
• This year's concept cars reveal the industry is still preparing for a future of electric and self-driving vehicles.

We haven't even reached February, and we've already seen a number of flashy concept cars revealed at CES and the Detroit auto show.

Apple

Apple's $350 HomePod smart speaker is finally available to pre-order starting today.

The device will start shipping in two weeks, on February 9. You can buy a HomePod in black or white.

Apple products tend to be fantastic, polished pieces of tech, but there are plenty of reasons you should pass on Apple's speaker, at least for now. Take a look:

Two of its biggest features won't be ready until "later this year."

When Apple unveiled the HomePod late last year... Читать дальше...

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• Vanity Fair's 2018 Hollywood issue features 12 "extraordinary stars."
• According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Franco was supposed to be the 13th person featured on the cover.
• Vanity Fair chose to remove him from the cover after they learned of the misconduct allegations against him.

Vanity Fair's new Hollywood issue showcases 12 superstars on its cover —  but a new report from The Hollywood Reporter says... Читать дальше...

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DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - South Korea's foreign minister said on Thursday the standoff over North Korea's nuclear program must be resolved diplomatically, and she was certain Washington would consult her government first if a military option were to be considered.

"The nuclear issue has to be solved through negotiations and diplomatic endeavors. This idea of a military solution is unacceptable," Kang Kyung-wha said at a news briefing on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Читать дальше...

Jaguar Land Rover

• Land Rover Classic is bringing back the venerable Defender off-road for a limited run of 150 cars.
• The Land Rover Defender Works V8 70th Edition is in celebration of the brand's 70th birthday.
• The Defender is powered by a 400 horsepower, 5.0 liter V8.
• The smaller Defender 90 starts at £150,000 ($212,000).

On January 29, 2016, the last Defender off-roader rolled out of Land Rover's factory in Solihull, England, ending 67 years of continuous production. Читать дальше...