Новости за 16.03.2018

• Nest announced the availability of the $229 Nest Hello video doorbell and the $249 Nest x Yale smart lock, as well as a remote temperature sensor for the Nest Learning Thermostat. 
• The new Nest products launch just weeks after Amazon announced it had purchased video doorbell maker Ring for about $1 billion. Amazon also will no longer sell devices from Nest.
• Nest itself was recently reabsorbed into Google. 
• While a smart-home war with Amazon is definitely on the horizon... Читать дальше...

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• The response to the shooting at Marjory Stonemen Douglas High School in the US has been strong and lasting.
• Overseas, the deadly incident has prompted more concern about life in the US.
• In Colombia, which is struggling to emerge from a half-century of civil conflict, the scale of violence in the US is alarming.

Since 1990, there have been 22 shootings at US elementary or secondary schools in which two or more people were killed... Читать дальше...

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• The rapid growth of Amazon Prime was expected by many to cut into Costco's business. 
• UBS analysts now say customers have different and distinct reasons for shopping at both stores, which reduces the competition they have between each other. 
• Frequent Costco shoppers were more likely to be Prime members, according to a survey done by UBS.

Many expected Amazon Prime's success to come at the expense of Costco.

As the e-commerce... Читать дальше...

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One of retailers' top priorities is to figure out how to gain an edge over Amazon. To do this, many retailers are attempting to differentiate themselves by creating highly curated experiences that combine the personal feel of in-store shopping with the convenience of online portals. See the rest of the story at... Читать дальше...

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• Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa, have filed for divorce. 
• The pair met when Donald Trump awkwardly introduced them — twice — at a fashion show in 2003.
• When the younger Trump met his future wife again a few weeks later, The New York Times reported in 2006, Vanessa recognized him as "the one with the retarded dad."

More than a decade before becoming president, Donald Trump introduced his son Donald Trump Jr. to the younger Trump's future wife ... Читать дальше...

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• Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, filed for divorce on Thursday.
• The businessman (and first son) and the former model have been married since 2005.
• Since President Trump's election, Donald Jr. has faced several high-profile scandals, while Vanessa has kept a lower profile. 

Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, have filed for divorce. 

Vanessa Trump filed for uncontested divorce on Thursday, Page Six reported. Читать дальше...

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Whether you've been together for years or just met a few minutes ago, planning the perfect date can be very, very difficult. Not only is there the issue of finding the right place to go, there's also the way you interact as a couple because, let's face it, dates can be a little bit awkward, especially when personalities are revealed.

The zodiac can be a fun way to look into someone's personality type and dating style, as well as whether or not you're a match in the first place. Читать дальше...

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• Vanessa Trump filed for divorce from Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump's eldest son, The New York Post's Page Six reported Thursday.
• The divorce is not contested, meaning the president's daughter-in-law does not expect a fight over custody of the couple's children or assets.

Vanessa Trump has filed for divorce from Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump's eldest son, The New York Post's Page Six reported Thursday. 

The divorce is not contested... Читать дальше...

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• Chicago and Vancouver will not try to become World Cup host cities in 2026. 
• This is in large part due to demands from FIFA concerning taxes and security. 
• The United States, Canada, and Mexico are vying to jointly host the World Cup in 2026. 

Thanks to FIFA's outrageous demands towards host cities, a few major North American cities opted not to be included in the joint bid between the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Читать дальше...

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• Russia's Defence Ministry has called UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson a "vulgar old harpy."
• It comes after Williamson said Russia should "shut up" and "go away."
• The poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England has caused UK-Russian relations to plummet.

The serious diplomatic spat between Russia and the United Kingdom is devolving into childish name-calling.

Russia's Defence Ministry called... Читать дальше...

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• Tech stocks yielded a much higher return than the S&P did in 2017, but the tech sector still may roar on.
• Strong earnings potential, solid long-term investments, and a lot of cash on hand are the reasons these companies are positioned for further success.

The performance of technology stocks over the recent past has been striking: In 2017, for example, the information technology sector of the S&P 500 posted a 38% return, while the broader S&P 500 Index gained 22% (Source... Читать дальше...

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• Facebook, whose headquarters was designed by Frank Gehry, is planning to add another building designed by the star architect to its Silicon Valley campus.
  
• The company plans to demolish five older buildings to make way for the new one.
• The total project, which will also include a park and a sky bridge to connect the new building with another one, is estimated to cost $303 million.

Facebook's Silicon Valley campus will soon... Читать дальше...

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• United Airlines has dealt with a large number of highly-publicized customer service incidents over the past few years.
• The airline has hurt customers, threatened them, and mishandled their pets.
• While it appeared the United had recovered from the April 2017 incident when it dragged a passenger off an overbooked flight, two pet-related incidents this week started a new round of controversy.

United Airlines can't seem to stop shooting itself in the foot. Читать дальше...

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• A photo of a dog with a "human-like" face is freaking the internet out.
• But there's a simple scientific explanation why people think the dog looks like a person.
• Years of research suggest humans see certain features in animals (e.g., big eyes or round cheeks) that we typically associate with baby humans.
• Our brains associate human baby features with cuteness, qualities which we then project onto pets like cats and dogs.
• This phenomenon... Читать дальше...

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• General Curtis Scaparrotti says that Russia's military modernization is making the country an increasingly large threat to the US and its European allies.
• The general also said that Russia's cyber activities aimed at undermining US leadership and fracturing NATO are a concerning threat, and that he does not have a "good picture" of Russia's cyber infrastructure.
• Scaparrotti did say that the NATO Alliance was strong and that it was... Читать дальше...

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• Twitter users accused Ivanka Trump of wearing white to her brother Donald Trump, Jr.'s wedding.
• A closer look at other photos reveal that she was not wearing white, but the bride's sister was.
• Attention to Trump, Jr. and his wife Vanessa heightened on Thursday as rumors swirl that they are headed for divorce.

Photos from Vanessa and Donald Trump, Jr.'s wedding in 2005 blew up on Twitter Thursday, and people are accusing his sister... Читать дальше...

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In the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. But those are often supplemented by a myriad of options from other players, ranging from tech firms like PayPal, to banks and card issuers, to major retailers and restaurants. Читать дальше...

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• Stock-trading app Robinhood could be valued at $5.6 billion when it closes an upcoming fundraising round, according to a Thursday report in The Wall Street Journal.
• According to The Journal's sources, the funding round is being led by Russian billionaire Yuri Miller's investment firm, DST Global.
• DST Global led Robinhood's previous funding round in 2017. 

Popular zero-fee trading app Robinhood could be valued in excess of $5 billion dollars ... Читать дальше...

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• Lifestyle choices can affect people's libido, so make sure your partner is exercising and maintaining a healthy diet. 
• Medication, especially antidepressants, can account for your partner's low sex drive.
• Eye contact, kissing, and PG-rated touching like holding hands or massages are all ways to stay connected if someone in the relationship doesn't want to have sex. 

In a long-term relationship, how often should you want to have sex? Читать дальше...