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FORT BLISS, Texas — I wanted to ask the soldiers about their stories.

I wanted to ask them why they joined the service, if and where they had been deployed, what their experiences were like overseas, what it was like coming home, and more. 

But it was difficult.

I only had a few chances to speak to individual soldiers in-depth as I toured a number of different weapons systems during my trip to Fort Bliss.

The conversations were sometimes difficult. Читать дальше...

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You've probably heard lots of "facts" about how to treat your hair, but it's time to separate what's actually true from fiction. Shaving the head of a newborn baby won't affect whether or not the child later experiences baldness since it's hereditary. You should only be brushing your hair gently for styling purposes, not to try and get "healthier" hair. Myth: Brush 100 times a day for healthier hair This is now known to risk damaging your mane. Brushing pulls out hair that isn’t ready to fall out... Читать дальше...

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• Elmhurst, a plant-based milk company, is now selling Milked Peanuts in the flavor chocolate.
• The milk has 31 peanuts per serving and is blended with Dutch cocoa and sweetener.
• The Elmhurst product comes with eight grams of protein per cup and is available to purchase online.

Imagine the best peanut butter cup you've ever had. Then, picture the just-melted remains from a bowl of ice cream. Now, combine the two, and that's exactly what Elmhurst's Milked Peanuts Chocolate tastes like. Читать дальше...

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Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" is going to feature battles of epic proportions.

The latest installment of the franchise unites superheros from all over the Marvel Cinematic Universe to fight against Thanos. Early reviews are largely positive, and fans are gearing up for all the surprises in store.

"Infinity War" hits theaters April 27.

For now, see what the cast looks like in real life.

Tony Stark becoming Iron Man started everything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Читать дальше...

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• The Oklahoma City Thunder are trailing the Utah Jazz 3-1 in the playoffs and are on the brink of elimination.
• The Thunder were viewed as a postseason threat, but have played poorly in the playoffs, struggling with basics against a highly efficient Jazz team.
• The Thunder have massive offseason questions to answer if they lose in the first round of the playoffs.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to be built for moments like these NBA playoffs... Читать дальше...

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• When a mom of a 12-year-old with autism realized her son was having trouble at school, she hid a recording device in his backpack.
• Recordings allegedly revealed that a teacher and a teacher's aide at a school for special needs children were openly mocking the child.
• The student's mom, Milissa Davis, was furious. She took the recordings to both local investigative reporters and to social media — and also hired a lawyer.
• So far, a teacher and a teacher's aide at Hope Academy ... Читать дальше...

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• French President Emmanuel Macron and President Donald Trump ended a joint press conference Tuesday with an awkward handshake.
• The two world leaders have a history of awkward handshakes.
• Trump and Macron's close relationship has been on full display during this week's state visit.

French president Emmanuel Macron and President Donald Trump met for a joint press conference Tuesday as part of Macron's state visit.

The leaders discussed plans for Iran... Читать дальше...

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• Amazon's hiring process has closely resembled that of investment-management firm D.E. Shaw, where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos used to work.
• Interviewees were asked to solve tough brainteasers, so the interviewers could see how they approached difficult problems.
• Then all the interviewers voted on how much they want to hire the person.
• Bezos has expressed how important it is to hire the right people at Amazon.

If you're applying for a job in the tech industry... Читать дальше...

• Commodities are the top returning asset class of 2018 so far, according to data put together by Bank of America Merill Lynch.
• The sector's return rate is 22.7% year-to-date. 
• If commodities keep up this pace for the rest of 2018, it will be the best year for the asset class since 2003.

Is the commodity supercycle coming back from the dead?

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• Many of the beautiful places you see in the series "Westworld" are actually somewhere you can visit in real life.
• The sweeping shots of the amusement park on the show come from Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah.
• The stunning Monument Valley in Utah is the terrain with sandstone buttes you see as the backdrop for Dolores and Teddy's horseback rides.

The red rock formations, the vast valleys and prairies, the rambling streams... Читать дальше...

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French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron arrived Monday for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's first state visit.

Since their arrival, the heads of state have met to discuss Iran, trade, and other future policy plans. They've also planted a tree, witnessed a major Melania fashion moment, and reveled in their bromance.

We'll keep updating this slideshow as the tour continues, but here are the best photos from their... Читать дальше...

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• On Monday, Kylie Jenner went makeup free in videos posted to her Instagram story that showed her holding Stormi.
• Jenner skipped her usual matte lipstick and contour makeup for the candid moment with her daughter.
• In the videos, Jenner marvels at Stormi who smiles and laughs in her arms.

Kylie Jenner may be a beauty mogul, but even she has her makeup-free moments. 

On Monday, the Kylie Cosmetics founder — and new mother to baby Stormi ... Читать дальше...

• For years, the entertainment industry has been excited by the possibility of using Virtual Reality to tell stories, but so far few have seen real success. 
• At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, two executives from companies making strides in VR and AR discussed the presence and future of these technologies in storytelling in a panel moderated by Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget, State of the Art: How AR, VR, and AI are Transforming Media.
• The panelists agreed that turning... Читать дальше...

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Stocks nosedived Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average sinking 600 points at session lows. The selling came after the 10-year Treasury yield hit 3%, spooking markets. The dollar edged lower after a week of gains.

Here's the scoreboard: See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Stocks tumble after the 10-year hits its highest level... Читать дальше...

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• The rough texture of black pepper supposedly acts like an exfoliant for your clothes, sloughing off the soap residue.
• You're supposed to add the pepper to clothes inside the washer barrel and not to the detergent tray.
• Overall, the hack wasn't a major success. Clothes did not appear any brighter, and it left a bit of a mess to clean up in the washing machine.

When it comes to trying out Pinterest hacks, the results are usually very hit or miss. Читать дальше...

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• The Trump administration is reportedly set to name US Navy Adm. Harry Harris as ambassador to South Korea.
• Harris was already nominated to be ambassador to Australia.
• Mike Pompeo, currently the nominee for secretary of state, is reportedly behind the move.

The Trump administration is planning to fill the long-vacant US ambassador position in South Korea with US Navy Adm. Harry Harris, who was originally set to take over as ambassador to Australia... Читать дальше...

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• US stocks tumbled Tuesday after the closely watched 10-year Treasury yield climbed above the 3% level for the first time since 2014.
• Selling was also pronounced in the tech sector after Google's quarterly earnings report disappointed investors.
• Follow the Dow Jones industrial average.

US stocks tumbled Tuesday after the closely watched 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 3% for the first time since 2014. Selling in mega-cap tech stocks also put pressure on major indexes. Читать дальше...

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Not planning a two-day Marvel Cinematic Universe marathon right before seeing "Avengers: Infinity War?"

Nobody has time for that. 

To accommodate fans who want to freshen up their knowledge, we collected a list of the most essential MCU movies to watch right before you see "Infinity War," which is scheduled for release April 27.

From "Captain America: The First Avenger" to "Thor: Ragnarok," here are the 8 MCU movies you need to catch up on.

(To see where to watch... Читать дальше...

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• Amazon Map Tracking allows shoppers to track the location of delivery drivers in real time, Amazon told Business Insider.
• The tool tells shoppers how many stops drivers have remaining on their routes before their package is delivered. 
• Amazon quietly rolled out map tracking in November. It's now available for all packages delivered by Amazon in the US.
• Many shoppers love the new tool, though some have called it "creepy."

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• Joanna Gaines went on "Today" to promote her new cookbook, "Magnolia Table" on Tuesday.
• Husband Chip Gaines stood in the crowd, jumping up and down and rallying other fans for his wife's entrance.
• He carried a "I heart Joanna Gaines" sign.
• Both Chip and Joanna tweeted about the experience. Watch the video below.

Chip and Joanna Gaines are celebrating 15 years of marriage in 2018 — and they still jump for joy at each other's accomplishments. Читать дальше...

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• Joanna Gaines went on "Today" to promote her new cookbook, "Magnolia Table" on Tuesday.
• Husband Chip Gaines stood in the crowd, jumping up and down and rallying other fans for his wife's entrance.
• He carried a "I heart Joanna Gaines" sign.
• Both Chip and Joanna tweeted about the experience. Watch the video below.

Chip and Joanna Gaines are celebrating 15 years of marriage in 2018 — and they still jump for joy at each other's accomplishments. Читать дальше...

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Marvel

Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" is going to feature battles of epic proportions.

The latest installment of the franchise unites superheros from all over the Marvel Cinematic Universe to fight against Thanos. Early reviews are largely positive, and fans are gearing up for all the surprises in store.

"Infinity War" hits theaters April 27.

For now, see what the cast looks like in real life.

Tony Stark becoming Iron Man started everything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Читать дальше...