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• President Donald Trump held a discussion with senators from both parties on trade, specifically possible action on steel and aluminum imports.
• Lawmakers repeatedly attempted to urge caution on the use of tariffs, while Trump complained about unfair trade practices by foreign countries.

President Donald Trump held a meeting on trade at the White House on Tuesday and raised the spectre of possible protectionist policies while pushing back on senators suggestions... Читать дальше...

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The Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (which includes up to 2874 dogs and 200 different breeds) crowns the best in show pup every year. In 2017, a German shepherd named Rumor took home the grand prize, but all the other impressive breeds gave their best. 

Scroll down for a look at some of the other incredible dogs (and cats) featured both last year and in the current 2018 competition.

Here's Sparkle the Papillon spaniel weaving through one course with enthusiasm. Читать дальше...

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New details have emerged about Amazon's late 2017 acquisition of smart home camera maker Blink, Reuters reports.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• THE INTERNET OF THINGS 2018 REPORT: How the IoT is evolving to reach the mainstream with businesses and consumers
• THE IoT PLATFORMS REPORT... Читать дальше...

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• In his new book, 'How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars: The Snapchat Story,' Billy Gallagher delves into the secretive culture of Snapchat.
• Evan Spiegel has long been hesitant to speak with reporters, especially about the company's long-term goals and mission.
• That secrecy characterizes the company internally, as well — there are no all-hands meetings, and employees sometimes find out about new Snapchat features from the press.

Evan... Читать дальше...

On a very sunny day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Business Insider's Sara Silverstein spoke with Wharton School marketing professor David Reibstein. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• "Fox & Friends" host Brian Kilmeade has been uncharacteristically hostile toward President Donald Trump over the last two days regarding the White House's response to the resignation of former staff secretary Rob Porter, who has been accused of domestic abuse.
• Referring to the White House's reliance on the FBI's background check system, Kilmeade told a White House spokesperson on Tuesday, "You relied upon it and you got... Читать дальше...

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• Bill Gates said Tuesday at a discussion with Lin-Manuel Miranda that he thinks future entrepreneurs should go into science.
• People with an interest in science will be able to tackle many of the issues that Gates thinks are most important, like global disease and the need to create a new energy system.
• "The more you can learn the science, the more you will see where the opportunity is," he said.

One thing Bill Gates is known to be good at is spotting opportunity. Читать дальше...

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• Katie Couric was widely criticized for suggesting skating was an "important mode of transportation" in the Netherlands.
• Using data from Statistics Netherlands, Business Insider estimated how long Dutch gold-medal speed skater Sven Kramer would take to skate the average distance traveled by a Dutch person in a day.
• Kramer would beat the commute time of the average Dutch person.

Katie Couric came under fire over the... Читать дальше...

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• A video of a woman accidentally ripping off her eyebrows when removing a face mask is going viral.
• It's unclear exactly which product is used in the video, though she said the instructions advise against covering hair and eyebrows.
• The woman in the video says she's able to see the humor in the situation now.

It's commonly said that beauty is pain, but one face mask user may have accidentally taken this mantra a little too far. 

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• JCPenney is closing a two-million-square-foot facility in Wisconsin.
• 670 employees will lose their jobs. 
• The decision was made to fix the fact that JCPenney is "oversized" relative to the number of stores it has open in the US. 

JCPenney is cutting 670 jobs as it closes a two-million-square-foot facility in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

NOW WATCH: Take a look inside Amazon's grocery store of the future ... Читать дальше...

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Every zodiac sign has traits that make them endearing. But every sign also comes with their flaws.

We spoke to astrologer Linda Furiate to see what your three most annoying personality traits are based on your zodiac sign.

Of course, this is just for fun, but you can keep scrolling to see what she said.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Impatient, stubborn, and emotional

Aquarius are critical thinkers with brilliant minds... Читать дальше...

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• A US jet operating in Syria destroyed a Russian-made T-72 battle tank near Al Tabiyeh, Syria, on Saturday.
• The US military has now released video of the drone strike that took out the tank.

The US military has released video that it says shows a drone strike destroying a Russian-made T-72 battle tank in Syria.

The Pentagon told Business Insider on Tuesday that "the tank had been maneuvering with coordinated indirect fire... Читать дальше...

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• Recent gyrations in the stock market are telling Wall Street to be worried about the future.
• That is because, thanks to bad economic policy, we are stealing from the future to give to those who have money in the present.
• Thanks mom and dad.

I like to call the Masters of the Universe at night, after the market has closed, the dust has settled, and the gains and losses realized during the day have crystallized into some kind of truth about where the market is headed. Читать дальше...

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• American tourists are bewildered by some aspects of culture in Europe.
• Dining out takes much longer and goes much later into the night.
• One visitor to Italy didn't realize how seriously locals take soccer.
• Beer can be cheaper than water in some countries.

Travelers from other countries who visit the US are mystified by many things — the ridiculously large portion sizes, squirrels, and the gap between toilet stall doors, to name a few. Читать дальше...

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Even if you clean your kitchen religiously, chances are you might be making a few of these crucial kitchen cleaning mistakes. These kitchen cleaning tips can help your kitchen smell better, make appliances last longer, and prevent germs from spreading among your family.

Keep reading to find out 11 mistakes you might be making when cleaning your kitchen.

You overlook handles and knobs

Your family touches handles on the fridge... Читать дальше...

• Paris Jackson shared a video from her private childhood on her Instagram.
• The video showed her and older brother Prince laughing in front of the camera. 
• She posted the video to celebrate Prince's 21st birthday. 

Paris Jackson offered a glimpse into her private childhood in an emotional birthday post to her older brother Prince Jackson. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Walmart is cutting two department manager positions.
• The cuts come one month after Walmart said it was removing 3,500 salaried co-managers and adding 1,700 lower-paid assistant store managers.
• Walmart also said last month that it was closing 63 Sam's Club stores.
• Walmart announced in January that it would raise its starting hourly wages to $11, expand parental leave benefits, and give cash bonuses to employees of up to $1,000.

Walmart... Читать дальше...

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• Louise Linton is an actress and a model who is married to US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
• Linton told Elle magazine that she and Mnuchin are complete opposites and that they balance each other out.
• Relationship experts say partners with different personalities may wind up clashing, and that it's important to embrace your partner's unique strengths.

Elle magazine has published a profile of Louise Linton, the actress... Читать дальше...

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• On Monday, US snowboarder Chloe Kim won the gold medal in the women's halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. 
• The 17-year-old, who was a heavy medal favorite in Pyeongchang 2018, secured the gold medal after completing two of three runs. 
• Kim opted for a third run as a "victory lap."
• During the final run,  Kim threw down back-to-back 1080s.
• According to Refinery29, a 1080 requires a rider to turn around three full times in the air. Читать дальше...

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• Amazon Music is now available on the Windows 10 app store. 
• Amazon previously announced that the Alexa virtual assistant is coming to certain Windows 10 PCs, leaving the door open for more to come. 
• While the PC market is shrinking overall, Microsoft says that there are now over 600 million Windows 10 devices out in the wild.
• Spotify is already available from the Windows Store, with Apple promising that a version of iTunes is on the way.
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• The Trump administration is proposing to replace cash benefits for food with boxed groceries, which would reduce low-income families' food spending.
• The proposal would impact more than 16 million people — or roughly 81% of those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to the Department of Agriculture.
• Walmart, the largest grocer in the US, could feel the biggest impact. About 18% of all food stamps were redeemed at Walmart in 2013... Читать дальше...

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Sometimes actors fall in love on movie sets. Other times, they're playing couples inspired by actual events.

Some of the best romantic comedies, tearjerkers, and Oscar-nominated pictures are based on true stories. Keep reading to see the real couples that have had their stories shared and adapted for the big screen.

Frank Pallotta contributed to a previous version of this story.

Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio played Naomi and Jordan... Читать дальше...

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The “pivot to video” is digital media's megatrend of the moment. Globally, 47.4 minutes of online video will be watched daily in 2017, a 20% year-over-year (YoY) increase, driven primarily by mobile, where viewing times will reach 28.8 minutes per day, a 35% increase from 2016. See the rest of the story at Business... Читать дальше...

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• US consumers spend an average of $6,351 on an engagement ring.
• Aside from a diamond's size, various factors go into the pricing of an engagement ring.
• A diamond's cut, carat, color, and clarity determine its price.

Online diamond retailer Ritani knows exactly what its customers are looking for when they visit the site: an engagement ring.

"Not only is this [ring] generally [our customer's] largest purchase to date, it's typically the millennial male... Читать дальше...