Новости за 17.04.2018

• If you want to create a Bumble account, you no longer need a Facebook account.
• The move comes in response to users criticizing Facebook for its handling of user data and protecting privacy.

Did you delete your Facebook? That's no problem for potential Bumble users.

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• A YouTuber builds tiny realistic worlds from scratch
• This meat mountain is the biggest Sunday roast in London
• A shop in London hand makes thousands of ballet pointe shoes a year

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• The Boring Company, Elon Musk's tunnel-digging company, has raised $112.5 million in a recent round of funding, according to an SEC filing the company submitted on Monday.
• According to The Boring Company, no outside investors were involved in the funding round.
• The company said 90% of the funds raised came from Musk, while the rest came from early employees. 

The Boring Company, Elon Musk's tunnel-digging company... Читать дальше...

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Every year, A-list celebrities, bloggers, and other festival goers flock to Indio, California, for Coachella — the iconic music festival situated in the desert.

Incredible headlining performers like Beyoncé and The Weeknd are a guarantee at the annual event, but it's the wild sense of fashion that keeps everyone on their toes. Previous years have seen an abundance of flower crowns, neon wigs, glittering body suits, and an array of standout... Читать дальше...

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• Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels's attorney, had an ominous warning for Michael Cohen's associates.
• "Anyone that had any contact with this man in the last 20 years should be very concerned about what secrets of theirs are within these documents," he said.
• His comments came at the end of a consequential day in court.

Porn star Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, gave an ominous warning Monday to associates of President... 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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• Spotify-Hulu bundle opens up to US market
• The most tweeted links are bot-driven
• Facebook moves to impress regulators

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• "Fortnite Battle Royale" is the hottest game in the world right now.
• Need proof? Just look at the graph below, courtesy of Google Trends.
• It shows how there is more search volume on Google for "Fortnite" than there is for "Apple," the most valuable company in the world and the maker of the iPhone.

"Fortnite" is a global phenomenon.

Since April 11, at around 5 p.m. that day — the same time the free-to-play game experienced a worldwide blackout that lasted over 12 hours ... Читать дальше...

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• Khloe Kardashian has named her baby girl True Thompson.
• In light of the cheating allegations leveled against the baby's father, Tristan Thompson, people have found the name "True" to be a little ironic.
• "Almost as bad as naming her Faithful," one person wrote on Twitter.
• Since the couple's relationship status is reportedly "murky," fans were also surprised that the baby is a Thompson rather than a Kardashian.

It has become apparent that very few ... Читать дальше...

US Department of Defense

• US, UK, and French air and naval assets fired over 100 cruise missiles at three Syrian targets during a massive strike operation on Friday.
• Two new weapons were used for the first time during the operation — the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range, known as JASSM-ER, and the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine.
• The JASSM was launched by B-1B bombers, while the Virginia-class submarine was the only US Navy vessel based... Читать дальше...

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• Lots of people experience an increased sex drive during their period.
• Although scientists aren't quite sure why some people get extra-horny during periods, it might have something to do with an uptick of testosterone during the period. 
• Periods can also enhance lubrication and a feeling of security during sex.

If sex drives followed the perfectly-laid plan of your menstrual cycle, then you'd feel your sexiest around 10 to 13 days after your period ends... Читать дальше...

• Desiree Linden fought through the elements to become the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years.
• Early in the race, Linden impressed commentators with a show of sportsmanship, hanging back as a fellow American racer took a bathroom break, and then helping them catch back up with the pack.
• Even with the short delay, Linden was able to get back on track, and wound up completing the course four minute faster than her nearest competitor.

Desiree... Читать дальше...

Microsoft

• Microsoft on Monday announced Azure Sphere, a new technology to protect the processors that power smart appliances, connected toys, and other gadgets.
• Azure Sphere is powered in large part by Linux, a free operating system that Microsoft once viewed as a major threat. 
• It's the first time ever that Microsoft has made Linux part of a product offering.

Microsoft announced on Monday a new technology called Azure Sphere, a new system for... Читать дальше...

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• Marriott International announced a set of unified benefits across the loyalty programs for its three major hotel brands — Marriott, Starwood, and Ritz Carlton.
• Marriott acquired Starwood hotels in 2016, but has left Starwood's beloved loyalty program (Starwood Preferred Guest) to operate independently.
• While Starwood loyalists have mostly dreaded the changes, there was plenty of good news in the announcement.
• The unified rewards program will become effective in August. Читать дальше...

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Following North Korea's overtures of reconciliation beginning in January, the regime has made several diplomatic moves to indicate it is willing to resume talks between the US and neighboring South Korea.

After sending a delegation of athletes and members of the ruling family to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, North Korea has made significant strides in thawing relations — though some political observers remain skeptical of the regime's motives.

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• Banks are ramping up the extension of commercial real estate loans 
• CRE prices peaked in 2016, and are now flat-lining, which is partially due to the downturn of malls and traditional retail. 
• Office and lodging buildings have been hit hard too. 

Commercial real estate loans at banks in the US reached a record of $4.3 trillion. This amount is now 11% higher than it had been during the crazy peak of the prior commercial real... Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump is considering another round of trade action against China.
• The US Trade Representative would look into the Chinese government's limits on US cloud computing companies.
• A new investigation would push the US closer to a full-blown trade war with China.

President Donald Trump's administration is considering retaliatory action in response to China's limitations on US tech companies, according to a new report.

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• Even the most diehard "Grey's Anatomy" fans probably missed some of these minor details from the show. 
• Easter eggs and nods to previous seasons can be found throughout the show going as far back as season one. 
• In the season five premiere, Meredith dreamt of Derek being killed in a car accident. Six seasons later, that's exactly how he died.

After 14 seasons and 312 episodes, it’s safe to say that "Grey’s Anatomy" is a powerhouse of a show with a huge following. Читать дальше...

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• Yale is offering a free online version of their course, Psyc 157: Psychology and the Good Life. 
• The course attracted over 1,000 students its first semester.
• The professor behind the course, Laurie Santos, lectures about happiness and expectations, and teaches students how to put positive strategies into practice. 

When Yale began offering a new course this semester, over 1,000 students jumped at the opportunity. It wasn't about business, technology or innovation.

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This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here.

Digital disruption is rocking the payments industry. But merchants, consumers, and the companies that help move money between them are all feeling its effects differently.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• As our lifestyles get busier and busier, being under constant stress can start to feel normal.
• Being stressed is often given a badge of honor, but it can really mess with your mental and physical health.
• There are several telltale signs you're simply under too much stress and you may not even realize it.

In our "always-on" culture, being in a perpetual state of stress can start to feel normal for many of us. As our schedules get busier and busier... Читать дальше...

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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly spend their honeymoon in the country of Namibia.
• The beautiful African country offers the royal couple the privacy that they will need and is part of the British Commonwealth.
• Other famous couples, such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have frequented Namibia because of its intense privacy factor.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle in a few short weeks at the most anticipated wedding of the year. Читать дальше...