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Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" is on the horizon and the anticipation for the most ambitious crossover event in history is sky-high.

But not all superhero movies are preceded by so much excitement and many are followed by extreme disappointment.

Business Insider compiled a list of the most infamous superhero movies that have the unfortunate distinction of being the worst in the genre (which has also generated a lot of great movies, including this year's "Black Panther"). Читать дальше...

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• It was reported that Bella Hadid and ex The Weeknd were seen kissing at Coachella. 
• Bella Hadid commented on a photo posted on the "E! News!" Instagram account and denied reports of a reunion.
• "It wasn't me," Hadid wrote. 

At the first weekend of Coachella, reports surfaced that Bella Hadid was seen kissing ex The Weeknd — but she quickly shut down the speculation.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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The warnings were plentiful. The limits were clearly defined.

We have long understood how to keep the Earth’s average temperature from reaching dangerous levels. But as greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continue to trap more heat, we're now face-to-face with the volatile climate, intense heat waves, and large-scale storms scientists predicted decades ago.

Substantial damage is already locked in, even if emissions — the cause of the problem — are quickly cut. Читать дальше...

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• The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants convicted of crimes is too vague.
• The 5-4 ruling handed the Trump administration a loss on a signature issue.
• Justice Neil Gorsuch, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, joined the court's more liberal justices to cast the deciding vote.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part... Читать дальше...

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• Rihanna outdid herself at Coachella this year and attended concerts in three extravagant outfits.
• She wore a '60s-inspired ensemble on Friday.
• On Saturday, she wore an all-brown outfit which she topped off with a pair of high fashion, over-the-knee Ugg boots.
• On Sunday, she was totally incognito wearing a ski mask.
• She looked incredible, despite wearing many layers in the hot California weather.

• Israeli intelligence officials have concluded that the US, UK, and France's missile strikes on Syria's suspected chemical weapons sites were a failure.
• Multiple Israeli government and military sources criticized the strikes effectiveness in hurting Syria's ability to conduct chemical attacks.
• These officials also criticized President Donald Trump talking about the strikes beforehand.
• The US and allies' strikes on Syria likely didn't change anything on the battlefield... Читать дальше...

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• People are trying to raise $1,000 on GoFundMe to buy Tesla CEO Elon Musk a new couch. 
• The campaign started after Musk said in an interview he'd been sleeping on a couch at his Tesla factory in Fremont, California. 
• The couch looks very uncomfortable, and Musk even admitted he sometimes just sleeps on the floor instead. 

Dozens of people are raising money to buy Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, a new couch. 

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• Khloe Kardashian has named her baby girl True Thompson.
• Although many people found the name strange or ironic, Kris Jenner revealed on social media that it actually has a deeper and more sentimental meaning.
• Jenner's grandfather was named True Otis Houghton and her father was named Robert True Houghton.
• "I am so excited Khloe named her daughter True!!!" Jenner wrote.

Many people have become extremely invested... Читать дальше...

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Fighting in the dark has always been a difficult task in warfare, but with the invention of night vision, soldiers, sailors, and airmen can conduct their operations almost as well as they can during the day.

Photos captured while the US military performs nighttime training provide viewers with a unique look into the world of war. Military equipment, as well as the troops themselves, takes on a unique coloring when seen outside of the light of day. Читать дальше...

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• Fast-fashion retailers such as Zara, H&M, and Forever 21 are facing increasing pressure to speed up their supply chains to compete with online stores for customers. 
• Prioritizing speed can mean fewer checks and balances. It's one of the reasons that clothing with potentially offensive slogans or images can sometimes slip through the gaps.
• Both H&M and Zara have introduced new systems to prevent these incidents from happening. 
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• Tax Day is April 17 this year, the deadline to file your tax return. 
• Restaurant chains like Hardee's, Applebee's, Boston Market, and Hard Rock Cafe are offering promotions to celebrate the end of tax season. 
• A free massage is also available on Tax Day, as is free paper shredding.

Tax season comes to a close Tuesday — albeit a couple of days later than usual.

Paying taxes can feel like a big burden... Читать дальше...

Similar areas of the brain are activated when you burn your hand on the stove and when you bite into a cookie. Here's why. Following is a transcript of the video.

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• Blake Shelton held a free concert in Las Vegas Sunday night after the Academy of Country Music Awards.
• His girlfriend Gwen Stefani joined him onstage.
• She sang some of her old hits.
• The couple sang a duet of her 2002 song "Hella Good." 

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are a couple that hits the stage together. 

After the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night, Shelton, 41, held a free pop-up concert at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. Читать дальше...

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Apple reportedly slashed production of its HomePod smart speaker and lowered sales forecasts for the device in late March, amid its ongoing struggles to make significant gains on Amazon and Google in the AI-powered speaker market, according to Bloomberg.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Caffeine has a number of health effects on the body and brain.
• Depending on how you consume it, caffeine could improve memory, boost athletic performance, and be good for the heart.
• But too much of it may also cause irritation or anxiety.

Many of us can't start our day without a jolt of caffeine.

Various caffeinated drinks affect your health in different ways. Coffee itself seems to be associated with significant health benefits... Читать дальше...

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• Ordinary Russians joke that watching Putin's propaganda is like seeing a "battle between the TV set and the fridge."
• The idea is that the Kremlin keeps lauding Russia's greatness on TV, while fridges remain empty because the country's economy is so bad.
• Olga Ivshina, a BBC journalist in Russia, repeated the joke while explaining Russia's efforts to deny involvement in the Sergei Skripal attack.
• The Russian economy... Читать дальше...

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• Rafael Nadal believes Roger Federer is scared of competing against him on a clay court.
• Roger Federer said last month that he will skip the clay season but will return to tennis in time for the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
• Nadal says it is "controversial" — but the stats show the Swiss is right to do so.

Roger Federer is avoiding Rafa Nadal.

That's the suggestion of Nadal himself, who has questioned whether Federer's decision... Читать дальше...

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• EA executive Patrick Söderlund said EA "got it wrong" with "Star Wars Battlefront 2."
• The game launched in late 2017 and was met with anger from fans, who felt that the game's loot box system took advantage of them.
• EA has since altered the game's loot box system, and Söderlund says future EA games will learn from the company's recent mistakes.

"We got it wrong," EA chief design officer Patrick Söderlund said in an interview with The Verge this week. Читать дальше...

• The IRS deadline to file your tax return is April 17 this year.
• Tax refunds typically arrive within 3 weeks of filing, and the IRS recommends receiving it via direct deposit.
• Though the new tax law is in effect, changes do not apply to Americans' 2017 tax returns.

The deadline to submit your tax return — or file an extension with the IRS — is April 17. 

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The fast-growing global drone industry has not sat back waiting for government policy to be hammered out before pouring investment and effort into opening up this all-new hardware and computing market. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Being pleasant to people at work has a number of benefits.
• Another to add to the list is it can make you sleep better.
• New research has shown that people stress about their work behaviour when they are at home in bed.
• If they do this often, it can lead to insomnia.

Some people are fortunate enough to call their colleagues their friends. Others aren't so lucky.

Whatever your situation, it makes sense to be nice to the people you work with... Читать дальше...

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The US Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. today. The ruling, which is expected by the end of June, could give states more power to tax e-commerce sales, The Wall Street Journal reports.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Ripple, the company that owns the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, XRP, has urged British regulators to develop more crypto regulation in the country, according to the Telegraph.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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