Новости за 09.05.2018

Tiffany Lynn Elfstrom

• Levi Fry Intermediate School in Texas fired a teacher who insulted a student in texts to his mother.
• The texts were apparently intended for someone else.
• The students mother told INSIDER she was heartbroken when she received the messages.
• She spoke to the school's assistant principal, who apologized to her.

A teacher was fired from a Texas school after texting his parent about her autistic child in crass terms.See the... Читать дальше...

• Google Lens, a visual search tool that uses a phone's camera to identify real world objects, can now perform a few new tricks.
• Google unveiled three new improvements to Lens at its annual I/O conference on Tuesday.
• Among them is the ability to identify your surroundings in real time.

Among the slew of new products and features announced at this week's Google I/O conference were three big additions to Google Lens, the company's visual search feature.

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• The US housing market is tough for buyers right now — low supply has led to high demand and an increase in prices.
• Nationally, home prices rose by 7% from March 2017 to March 2018.
• But incomes haven't increased at the same rate, leading to overvaluation in some of the country's biggest housing markets, including Los Angeles, New York City, Denver, and Houston.

The US housing market is something of a seller's paradise right now.See... Читать дальше...

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Total consumer credit rose 5.1% in the first quarter, compared to a year earlier. Over the 10 years, student loan balances soared by 146%. Auto loans and leases have risen by nearly 4% from just a year ago. And for most of this debt, taxpayers are on the hook. After the party, the hangover. Total consumer credit rose 5.1% in the first quarter, compared to a year earlier, or by $184 billion, to $3.824 trillion (not seasonally adjusted), according to the Federal Reserve. Читать дальше...

• Despite how long the lines might be, Niagara Falls is a must-visit.
• The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower both came from the same man, and both landmarks are must-sees.
• India's Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest achievement in Indo-Islamic architecture.

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• Many of the Marvel characters are known for their one-liners and these are some of the best of the best.
• Shuri's line "Don't scare me like that, colonizer" is one of the most iconic from "Black Panther."
• Drax from "Guardians of the Galaxy" and his inability to understand jokes is what makes him the funniest character.

Marvel's superhero universe has been dealing with some fairly serious events of late, but that hasn't stopped them from using a little humor to lighten the mood. Читать дальше...

Markets Insider

• Roku reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations.
• The streaming-device maker said it lost $0.07 per share on revenue of $136.6 million.
• It also raised its full-year revenue guidance. 
• Follow Roku's stock price in real-time here. 

Roku reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday that topped Wall Street's expectations. Here are the key figures:

• Earnings per share (adjusted): -$0.07 versus an expected -$0.15
• Revenue... Читать дальше...

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• California just became the first US state to mandate solar panel installations on all new homes.
• The rule takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and will apply to any new single-family home, apartment building, or condo that is three stories or under. 
• The California Energy Commission says the move will save consumers tens of thousands of dollars in the long run on their monthly energy bills, but they'll have to pay more up front.

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Stocks closed higher Wednesday, even as multiple companies became entangled in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump administration, and markets digested a US exit from the Iran nuclear deal. 

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

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• Games published by Sony Interactive Entertainment are no longer available for preorder on Amazon. That includes many anticipated exclusives for Playstation 4.
• Customers noticed the change in April, around the time that "God of War" was released.
• Amazon usually courts gamers with perks like 20% off preorder titles for Prime members.
• Nobody — not even Amazon customer service — seems to know what's going on.

Gamers can no longer preorder... Читать дальше...

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• AT&T paying a "consultant" for insight into President Donald Trump's administration is standard procedure in Washington, experts say.
• A giant company facing a mega merger would likely have an army of lobbyists promising some unique level of access: "That’s what Washington is all about."
• Still, the fact that Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, isn’t a registered lobbyist experienced in the workings of the federal government raises questions. Читать дальше...

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• AT&T paying a "consultant" for insight into President Donald Trump's administration is standard procedure in Washington, experts say.
• A giant company facing a mega merger would likely have an army of lobbyists promising some unique level of access: "That’s what Washington is all about."
• Still, the fact that Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, isn’t a registered lobbyist experienced in the workings of the federal government raises questions. Читать дальше...

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• College tuition varies widely from school to school.
• Using data from the US Education Department, we found the most expensive college in every state.

College tuition and other costs vary widely from school to school.

Using data from the US Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System program, we found the most expensive four-year, primarily baccalaureate and above degree-granting institution with at least 500 students enrolled in Fall 2016... Читать дальше...

• On Tuesday night's episode of "Roseanne," Roseanne thinks that her neighbors of Muslim descent are building a bomb.
• The episode has multiple racially insensitive jokes that a Muslim American writer on Twitter called "dangerous."
• Roseanne Barr quickly came to the episode's defense, saying that her show tells "real stories" about "real people."

On Tuesday night's episode of ABC's controversial revival of "Roseanne," the title character, played by comedian Roseanne Barr... Читать дальше...

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• "Execute prenuptial agreement" might be the most dreaded task on the wedding planning checklist, but when handled correctly, it can strengthen a relationship. 
• The topic should be brought up shortly after getting engaged to ensure that you and your partner have a rational and calm negotiation. 
• Interview several lawyers to ensure that you've found one that can respect your relationship. 
• A prenup is not romantic by any means, but it is an important step in protecting your relationship.

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• After walking the red carpet at the 2018 Met Gala, fans kept pointing out that Lili Reinhart bore a striking resemblance to deceased actress Brittany Murphy.
• Many Twitter users labeled them "doppelgänger" because of their baby-fresh faces and blonde hair.
• The "Riverdale" actress admitted that when pictures of her and Murphy are put side-by-side, she can see the resemblance as well.

Lili Reinhart broke the internet on Monday night when she and her rumored boyfriend... Читать дальше...

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• The Houston Rockets traded for Chris Paul last season to help James Harden and give the Rockets a shot at beating the Golden State Warriors.
• Paul did just that on Tuesday by sending the Rockets to the Western Conference Finals with a 41-point, 7-rebound, 10-assist performance.
• Paul and the Rockets won't be favored against the Warriors, but they'll have a chance at beating them, and that's as much as they can ask for.

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• A company created glitter paint that will make the walls in your home sparkle
• A designer created shorts with waterproof pockets after his valuables were stolen at a beach
• Try to resist squeezing these colorful stress balls filled with jelly-like beads

"Fortnite" is a free game — stop wondering.

There's a paid version of it, and you can buy stuff in it, but it costs nothing to jump into the game's wildly popular "Battle Royale" mode that pits 100 players against each other in a fight to the death.

If you are going to buy something in "Fortnite" — or you want to give a "Fortnite" fanatic a great gift — there's one item that's more important than anything else: the so-called "Battle Pass," which costs roughly $10.

Here's why it's such a crucial item. Читать дальше...

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The downfall of US brick-and-mortar commerce is overblown — despite sharp gains in e-commerce, which will nearly double between now and 2021, the lion’s share of purchasing continues to take place in-store. And that’s unlikely to change anytime soon, since the online environment can’t... Читать дальше...

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EL PASO, Texas — Plastic surgeons at William Beaumont Army Medical Center successfully transplanted a new ear on a soldier who lost her left ear due to a single-vehicle accident.

The total ear reconstruction, the first of its kind in the Army, involved harvesting cartilage from the soldier's ribs to carve a new ear out of the cartilage, which was then placed under the skin of the forearm to allow the ear to grow.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• The New York Mets got off to an embarrassing start on Wednesday against the Mets, batting out of order and costing themselves a runner in scoring position.
• After Asdrubal Cabrera hit a ground-rule double, Reds manager Jim Riggleman ran out to speak with the umpire, and Cabrera was called out for batting out of order.
• The lost baserunner would prove costly for the Mets, who would go on to lose the game in extra innings 2-1.

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• Despite having the money, rich people don't spend their time browsing through luxury brands or splurging on impulse buys.
• Having multiple credit cards is seen as more of a hassle, so the wealthy usually stick to one.
• Many wealthy families don't believe in inheritances because it can be seen as handouts, and they prefer their children earning their money the old-fashioned way. 

Wealthy people can buy anything and everything they want, right? While that might be true... Читать дальше...