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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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You probably head over to Hulu for all the TV it has to offer. But the streaming service also has a lot of great movies, too.

From classics like "A League of Their Own" and "Dirty Dancing" to modern favorites like "Zodiac" and "Creed."

Scroll down to check out the 100 best movies to watch on Hulu right now.

Note: Numerous Hulu titles drop off the streaming service monthly so the availability of titles below may change.

“10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016)

Tensions between NATO and Russia are rising, and now the US is reactivating a fleet to patrol the Atlantic

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• President Donald Trump's new lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, didn't rule out the possibility that Michael Cohen paid other women during the 2016 campaign to stay quiet about alleged affairs with his client.
• Cohen admitted to paying porn star Stormy Daniels $130,000 in hush money days before the election, and the revelation ignited a firestorm of a scandal that's lasted for months.
• Giuliani, after joining Trump's legal team two weeks ago, has continually appeared... Читать дальше...

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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk used Twitter on Friday morning to once again confront skeptics of his company.
• The tweetstorm followed a combative earnings call on Wednesday in which Musk ignored questions posed by two analysts.
• It's the latest chapter in Musk's contentious relationship with Tesla bears and short sellers, whom he has excoriated in the past.
• Watch Tesla trade in real time here.

Two days after a combative earnings call in which he called out skeptics of his company... Читать дальше...

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• Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA director, reportedly wanted to withdraw her nomination over fears her past involvement in controversial CIA programs could hinder the confirmation process.
• Haspel said she didn't want to be the "next Ronny Jackson", the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
• White House officials apparently rushed to support Haspel Friday and secure her as a nominee ahead of Wednesday's Senate hearing.

Trump's... Читать дальше...

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The “pivot to video” is digital media's megatrend of the moment. Globally, 47.4 minutes of online video will be watched daily in 2017, a 20% year-over-year (YoY) increase, driven primarily by mobile, where viewing times will reach 28.8 minutes per day, a 35% increase from 2016. See the... Читать дальше...

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• Cool small businesses emerge every day across the US.
• We put together a list of 15 small businesses that make people healthier, wealthier, smarter, or happier.
• Those small businesses include the independent bookstore Books are Magic and the beach-bound shuttle service The Free Ride.

Across the US, new small businesses are popping up every day. And they're rapidly revolutionizing areas like transportation, food, fashion and beauty, and gaming. Читать дальше...

• Hospital data is some of the most sensitive to cyber attacks — networks keep medical records for millions of patients and electronic devices keep patients alive by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and pumping blood.
• After data breaches in hospitals at the University of Washington Medicine's network and the UCLA Health system, the healthcare industry is in dire need of solutions for cyber security.
• Every hospital faces similar challenges — numerous devices on the facility's network... Читать дальше...

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• The American breakfast biscuit sandwich renaissance is here, with more and more chains embracing the typically Southern breakfast meal. 
• Even national chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King are offering them across the country. 
• We tried them all and found that Wendy's makes the absolute best, despite its limited breakfast menu. 

American tastes are changing, and fast-food chains are trying to keep up with the trends. Читать дальше...

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• Bernstein highlights a stock-market sentiment indicator that just dropped to its lowest level since the financial crisis.
• The reading suggests a tough road ahead for equities, and perhaps helps explain why the stock market has seen such a subdued reaction to a strong earnings season.

When stock market's mood starts to flag, things can get dicey in a hurry.

That's been especially true in 2018, as pent-up volatility positions have exacerbated losses during turbulent times. Читать дальше...

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• North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un rarely leaves his country.
• But when he does, observers have noted some of his unusual travel habits.
• They include his insistence on having a "personal toilet" and bringing a special noodle machine from Pyongyang.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly agreed to meet with President Donald Trump in the Korean demilitarized zone, according to news reports on Tuesday.

For Kim, the meeting will mark a rare moment in the public eye. Читать дальше...

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• LeBron James and Kevin Love have had a successful partnership, but it hasn't always been easy for Love.
• ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Bill Simmons' podcast that Love had left games "beleaguered and beaten down" because of James or the pressure of playing with him.
• According to Windhorst, Love thinks it's all worthwhile to compete for championships with James.

Kevin Love's transition from the No. 1 guy with the Minnesota Timberwolves... Читать дальше...

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• The United States is home to several "belts," including the Rust Belt and the Bible Belt.
• They are some of the many regions that share distinct characteristics and make the US so diverse.
• Some lesser-known belts include the Jell-O Belt and the Stroke Belt.

The United States can be divided and subdivided into countless regions, each sharing a unique set of characteristics that set it apart from the country as a whole. Читать дальше...

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The White House grounds were on full display in their springtime glory as President Donald Trump hosted his first state visit last week, complete with a tree planting (and disappearance).

But there's much more to the 18 acres enclosed by the White House fences that the public doesn't get to see.

Aside from special events like the Easter Egg Roll and the national Christmas tree lighting, the gardens are only officially open to visitors two weekends a year. Читать дальше...

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What is eSports? History & Rise of Video Game Tournaments

Years ago, eSports was a community of video gamers who would gather at conventions to play Counter Strike, Call of Duty, or League of Legends.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Germany has a 'massive problem' that has reportedly knocked almost all of its Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets out of commission

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• The United States is home to many different regions and subregions, and there's plenty of debate over which region certain states fall in.
• The US Census Bureau has used the same regional definitions since 1950.
• The bureau divides the US into four regions — Northeast, Midwest, South, and West — and nine subregions.

The United States is home to several different regions and subregions, each with its own unique history and culture. Читать дальше...

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• The Indiana Republican primary race features three candidates aiming to defeat the democratic incumbent with images and tactics similar to President Donald Trump, whose campaign prominently featured him as an aggressive, outsider businessman.
• Candidates highlight a shift in the Republican Party to embrace more populist, nativist and protectionist policy.
• Primaries and November’s election results will indicate whether “Trumpism” remains... Читать дальше...

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Just hours after giving birth to her third child with Prince William, Kate Middleton made a fabulous public appearance dressed in a red Jenny Packham dress— the same designer she wore after giving birth to Prince George in 2013, and Princess Charlotte in 2015. 

And it's no coincidence that the Duchess ended up wearing the same designer to mark the special occasions: For many years, Jenny Packham has flawlessly tended to Middleton's exquisite taste in the form of regal gowns and sophisticated garments.

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• Peter Cecchini, chief market strategist and head of equity derivatives at Cantor Fitzgerald, tells Business Insider what he sees as the big markets story most investors are ignoring. 
• He argues traders are disproportionately focused on one market catalyst that's overshadowing other important drivers.

If you speak to any investor about the state of the market, you probably won't get very long before the topic of earnings comes up.

That's... Читать дальше...

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Bitcoin is everywhere.

The cryptocurrency is seemingly in the news every day as investors and businesses try to understand the future of this digital finance.

But what is Bitcoin all about?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Cynthia Nixon is running for New York State Governor.
• She is anti-Cuomo on real-estate.
• A real estate expert says her stance against private investment in real estate could be really bad for the market.

She chose a church in Brownsville, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. There, at the Bethesda Healing Center, Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York, addressing a mostly African-American audience in a speech centered on wealth inequality. Читать дальше...

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• Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup's chief US equity strategist, is among several strategists on Wall Street sounding a cautious tone on technology stocks. 
• Last year, big tech gave the stock market its largest gains. 

The chorus of strategists calling for caution on tech stocks keeps getting louder. 

Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup's chief US equity strategist, is among those who say the sector is unlikely to repeat its role in 2017 as the stock market's leader. Читать дальше...