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• The Migrastil Migraine Stick is a hit among Amazon reviewers, who say the product helps decrease chronic headache pain.
• The product is labeled as "essential oil aromatherapy" and claims to provide fast-acting relief by rolling the stick onto your temples, forehead, and back of the neck.
• Dr. Michael Gelb, who specializes in chronic headache treatments, credits the soothing smell of the oils for calming the nervous system.

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These days, it's hard to keep all the Amazon Echo devices straight.

There's the Spot and the Dot, and the Show and the Look. There's the second-generation Echo, which is different from the original Echo, which is also different from the Echo Plus.

In short, it can get confusing. 

Amazon offers six Echo devices total, and they're available from $50 all the way up to $230. With so many different options and price points, it's hard to tell which device might be right for you. Читать дальше...

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• The White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggested on Tuesday that news reports will surface "in the coming days" demonstrating how "tough" President Donald Trump has been on Russia.
• Sanders' took questions after Trump's weekend firing off an unprecedented barrage of tweets about the Russia investigation. 
• Sanders said multiple times that Trump has been tougher on Russia than former President Barack Obama.
• She declined... Читать дальше...

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• Utah Democrat Jenny Wilson roasted her Senate race opponent, former 'Never Trumper' Mitt Romney, after Romney thanked President Donald Trump for his endorsement. 
• Wilson criticized Romney for allying himself with a president whose endorsement he previously said he would never accept. 

Utah Democrat Jenny Wilson roasted her Senate race opponent, former 'Never Trumper' Mitt Romney, after Romney thanked President Donald Trump for his endorsement on Monday. Читать дальше...

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An executive personal assistant making $97,000 describes her week in Palo Alto. She lives in a five-bedroom townhouse with four roommates. She spends $1,700 a month on rent with the rest of her money going towards a gym membership, insurance, and food. Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar. Читать дальше...

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• At 32, Nat Turner has already sold one company to Google for more than $70 million, and sold a second to pharmaceutical giant Roche for $1.9 billion. 
• Turner and his cofounder Zach Weinberg, 31, launched Flatiron Health, a cancer technology company, in 2012. 
• The initial plan was to raise another funding round. Flatiron got as far as receiving term sheets, but ultimately decided to strike a deal with Roche, which had previously been an investor.... Читать дальше...

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• A new analysis painted the clearest picture we've seen of how President Donald Trump's properties have fared since he won the presidency.
• Many of them have fared worse. Some have seen sales improve.

A Tuesday analysis from Realtor.com gave the most definitive look at how President Donald Trump's properties have performed since he he took office last year.

The publication found that, in analyzing sales in all of the US residential... Читать дальше...

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• Kellie Cartwright thought she was simply attending a taping of The Rachael Ray Show — but the show had something special in mind for her.
• Ray surprised Cartwright while she was in the audience holding room by telling her the show's stylist was going to give her a makeover.
• "When I hear Rachael Ray say my name, I'm in absolute shock," Cartwright said.
• Cartwright hadn't had a haircut in seven years, and her hair was almost reaching her thighs. Читать дальше...

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• South Korean pop band, Red Velvet, performed at this years Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
• The band formed in 2014 and has released two albums and five EPs since then.
• Almost every member of the band has also tried their hand at acting.

Red Velvet put on an incredible headlining performance at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games today, Feb. 20, and fans are thrilled that the South Korean superstars brought some much-needed girl power. Here’s everything you need to know about them! Читать дальше...

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• There may be some advantages to sharing your salary with your friends.
• Negotiate with your boss for a raise if it turns out that your friends in the same industry make more than you.
• The same thing goes for talking salary with your colleagues.
• Beware of resentment if it turns out you are the highest paid in the conversation.

There are certain touchy subjects many of us shy away from discussing -- like our weight, for example, or how much we paid for our homes. Читать дальше...

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If you're planning a wedding, chances are you've done your fair share of research on US weddings.

You may have even outsourced your wedding research to some other countries, like England and France.

Australia, however, probably isn't on your radar.

But, as it turns out, right now is a pretty good time to start thinking about Australian weddings. Australia officially legalized same-sex marriage at the end of last year... Читать дальше...

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• Walmart's online sales grew by 23% in the most recent quarter, down from 50% growth in the previous period.
• The company said it failed to keep some basic items in stock over the holidays as it tried to manage a higher demand for things like TVs and toys.
• Walmart's shares slid more than 10% on Tuesday, marking its worst stock performance since January 1988.

Walmart's online sales growth sharply slowed over the holidays, falling to 23% growth from 50% in the previous quarter... Читать дальше...

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• A new Quinnipiac poll shows American support for stricter gun laws is at an all-time high.
• The poll also found nearly universal support for background checks.
• Another poll released Wednesday showed that 58% of Americans believed stricter gun laws could have prevented last week's mass shooting in Florida.

The deadly school shooting in Florida last week thrust gun control into the national spotlight yet again — but... Читать дальше...

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• RMIT University in Australia is offering an eight-week course on blockchain.
• Blockchain is the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
• With recent growth in the cryptocurrency market, the blockchain economy is growing but a skills gap may restrict progress.

If you don't understand how blockchain — the technology behind cryptocurrencies — works, you are not alone.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• In the final stretch of the season, the NBA is set to face a tanking campaign the likes of which the league has never seen before.
• With nine teams tightly bound at the bottom of the league, a single win could drastically sway a team's odds in the NBA Draft Lottery.
• Mavericks owner Mark Cuban even went as far as to openly admit that tanking was the best course of action for his team on a recent podcast appearance.

With the All-Star Game in the rearview mirror... Читать дальше...

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• Bill Gates will guest star on an episode of "The Big Bang Theory" next month.
• Details about the episode are sparse, but Gates will star as himself, and the guys will do "everything in their power" to meet him.
• This will mark Gates' first appearance on the show.

Tech legend and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates will finally make an appearance on America's favorite sitcom about nerds.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• President Donald Trump has directed the Justice Department to ban gun modifications such as bump stocks.
• The devices were used in last year's deadly massacre in Las Vegas, giving the gunman rapid-fire capabilities.
• The move to ban them comes just days after another mass shooting in Florida, though the suspected gunman did not use bump stocks.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has directed the Justice Department to ban devices that modify guns... Читать дальше...

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Technology is increasingly disrupting every part of our daily lives.

Smart speakers and voice assistants let us interact with our homes and with retailers in new and seamless ways.

Smartphones are taking over as the dominant shopping device.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Plus-size store Lane Bryant was voted the second-favorite premium fashion retailer in the US in a recent survey. 
• Respondents ranked the chain high on customer service and store atmosphere.
• It ranked low on value for money.

Lane Bryant has won over the hearts of American shoppers.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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We took the Tesla Model 3 out for a test drive. The Model 3 will be the least expensive of the Tesla models, with the most basic version starting at $35,000. The one we drove had a few upgrades, like a glass dome roof and some wooden interior details. It goes for $57,500. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• Khloe Kardashian previously said that cutting dairy helped her lose weight and improved her skin.
• Now that she's pregnant, Kardashian is incorporating dairy back into her diet.
• Dairy provides important nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, and probiotics.

When it comes to pregnancy, there's certain food items mommys-to-be are advised to nix from their palette — raw fish, for example. Soft cheeses, for another. Читать дальше...