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• Rep. Adam Schiff offered a simple explanation for why the main argument of the controversial memo authored by Rep. Devin Nunes doesn't make sense.
• Schiff argued that warrants frequently utilize unverified information as probable cause to launch an investigation.
• President Donald Trump released Schiff's rebuttal memo to Nunes' memo on Saturday.

The ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff explained why the GOP memo's central claim ... Читать дальше...

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The alleged abduction and murder of federal agents in Mexico by the Jalisco Cartel New Generation (Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación – CJNG) resembles the type of operation the Zetas were known for at their zenith. But what do the two groups have in common?

On February 11, a video began circulating online depicting two agents from the organized crime unit of Attorney General’s Office, known by the acronym SEIDO, seated with their hands tied in front of armed men ... Читать дальше...

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• Before you travel, always check if the country you're visiting requires your passport to be valid for a certain amount of time.
• When in doubt, update your passport sooner than later.
• Not checking passport requirements almost forced me to cancel a trip.

In March 2017, I was getting ready for my ten day trip to Japan, a journey I'd always dreamed about.

Everything was set for my friend and I to have an amazing trip, there was just one problem. Читать дальше...

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• Though H&M's business has been struggling, other H&M group brands have been doing well, according to the company's CEO, Karl-Johan Persson.
• Cos, which launched in 2007, is focused on timeless, minimalist designs sold in a modern setting. Its success is helping to make up for H&M's disappointing 2017.
• Its strategy differs from its sister brand H&M, which tries to follow trends and sells an abundance of styles in stores. Читать дальше...

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• A British bank is testing an AI-powered 'digital human' called Cora
• Here's what Lloyds' $4.2... Читать дальше...

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• John Legend recently posted an Instagram of himself carrying his daughter Luna during a casual stroll.
• One Instagram user commented on the photo saying that Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, never let their daughter walk.
• Teigen was quick to fire back with a very sarcastic comment.

Chrissy Teigen is no stranger to mom shaming.

But most recently, it was Teigen's husband, John Legend, who found... Читать дальше...

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• The US and Mexico canceled planning a visit between Presidents Donald Trump and Enrique Peña Nieto after a testy phone call between the two leaders.
• The latest dust-up was over Trump's push for Mexico to pay for his promised border wall, which Mexico has adamantly rejected.
• But the incident illustrates a broader, perhaps more serious, flaw in Trump's approach to foreign policy.

US and Mexican officials this week scrapped plans... Читать дальше...

• Robert Hare, author and professor at the University of British Columbia, outlines a number of signs that could indicate someone is a psychopath. 
• Psychopaths face chronic boredom in all facets of their lives, tell lies with a motivation, and think they're superior to others. 
• They are impulsive, irresponsible, and have bad tempers — but are also often very charming. 
• It's important to remember that not everyone with these symptoms is a psychopath — psychopathy... Читать дальше...

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Many former athletes struggle with weight gain after their playing careers end. This is especially true among football players.

Some players are luckier and actually lose a ton of weight. In many cases, the players are now nearly unrecognizable.

One common theme among many of these players is the position they played.

Most of the players on the following pages were offensive lineman, suggesting those players do more to push their body weight to an extreme... Читать дальше...

• Israel has announced that an error indirectly led one of its planes to crash land in Syria after taking enemy fire earlier this month.
• The crash led to a military spat between Israel, Iran, and Syria amid the country's civil war.

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says a "professional error" by a flight crew caused an air force jet to be struck and crash during an attack on a target in Syria earlier this month.

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• The California Democratic party isn't backing Sen. Dianne Feinstein for her fifth term.
• Her more progressive opponent, Kevin de Leon, didn't win enough votes to earn the party's endorsement either.
• The top-two primary system in heavily Democratic California allows the two highest vote-getters to advance to the general election regardless of party identification.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the... Читать дальше...

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Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with the proliferation of messaging apps, are fueling the development of chatbots — software programs that use messaging as the interface through which to carry out any number of tasks, from scheduling a meeting, to reporting weather, to helping users buy a pair of shoes. Читать дальше...

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• The Trump administration's approach to the Middle East restores a regional strategy that has long had broad bipartisan support and was once the standard for US presidents — just not the most recent ones.
• If people do not like Trump's policies in the Middle East, it likely has less to do with Trump than the shortcomings of America's longstanding policies in the region.
• There are three basic components of his approach: fighting terrorism, containing Iran, and supporting Israel. Читать дальше...

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• The Ukrainian Military released a video that shows the destruction of what it claims is an infantry fighting vehicle on the frontline.
• While ceasefire violations are common on the frontline, they rarely involve armored vehicles, which are themselves rarely ever recorded.
• Ukraine has been fighting Russian-backed separatists for almost four full years. While still a "frozen" conflict, it has taken more than 10,000 lives since its beginning.
... Читать дальше...

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• Moscow sarcastically compared special counsel Robert Mueller's indictment of 13 Russian officials for interfering in the Russian election to a Jim Carrey comedy.
• The Kremlin said the work of these individuals was "legal."
• Mueller's indictment accused the Russians of "violating US criminal laws in order to interfere with US elections and political processes."

MOSCOW (AP) — A spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman... Читать дальше...

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• Shares of Snapchat's parent company, Snap, fell more than 8% on Thursday after Kylie Jenner tweeted that she didn't use the app anymore.
• Short sellers made $163 million in a single day on the stock move.

Though shares of Snapchat's parent company tumbled Thursday after Kylie Jenner tweeted about how she didn't use the app anymore, one group of investors laughed all the way to the bank.

"Sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore?"... Читать дальше...

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Traditional consumer lenders, like banks and credit unions, have historically served segments of the population they can conduct robust risk assessments on. 

But the data they collect from these groups is limited and typically impossible to analyze in real time, preventing them from confirming the accuracy of their assessments. Читать дальше...

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• Snap is taking one of WeChats feature ideas.
• Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has long admired Tencent and its WeChat app.
• WeChat is an industry leader in China.

Tencent has been an investor in Snap since 2013, when it was still going by Snapchat. The Chinese company behind WeChat upped its stake significantly at the end of last year. Snap disclosed that Tencent had taken about a 12% share of the company.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel has long regarded... Читать дальше...

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• Bitcoin futures have been up and running for more than two months on Cboe Global Markets and CME, and already market participants are calling for a big shake-up in the market.
• Numerous market participants are calling on exchanges to switch from cash settlement to physical settlement.
• Such a change would require numerous players including exchanges and clearinghouses to upgrade their infrastructure.

Some of the biggest players... Читать дальше...

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• Amazon Video Direct allows filmmakers, free of charge, to upload their work (movie, TV series, shorts) on Amazon for customers to buy, rent, or watch on Prime Video.
• However, beginning March 1, filmmaker royalties for projects that are on Prime will decrease 60%.
• Filmmakers are outraged and some in the industry believe Amazon is taking advantage of artists who desperately need the service, as it's one of the few outlets for their work. Читать дальше...

• Coming back from break this week, Congress is under pressure to unite around a proposal to address gun violence.
• Despite numerous ideas, including some from President Donald Trump, lawmakers have numerous disagreements with little common ground.
• Many have been skeptical about Trump and the GOP's resolve to follow through on their ideas and proposals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a 10-day break, members of Congress are returning to work under hefty pressure to respond to the outcry over gun violence. Читать дальше...

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• A mass shooting that killed 17 people at a Florida high school has spurred a growing number of calls for companies to cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
• A number of retailers still offer perks to NRA members. 
• These discounts help retain NRA members, according to Boycott NRA Partners.

On February 14, gunman Nikolas Cruz allegedly killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Читать дальше...

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• A mass shooting that killed 17 people at a Florida high school has spurred a growing number of calls for companies to cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
• A number of retailers still offer perks to NRA members. 
• These discounts help retain NRA members, according to Boycott NRA Partners.

On February 14, gunman Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The... Читать дальше...

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• China's president and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping might be allowed to serve without term limits for the first time since Mao Zedong, who founded the Chinese Communist state.
• The justification for this move comes from the idea that Xi has a grand vision for China that he alone can implement.
• Xi's name and political theory were added to the Chinese constitution earlier this year, making him the most central figure in the country's sprawling bureaucracy. Читать дальше...