Новости за 11.05.2018

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• SpaceX successfully launched its new Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket for the first time on Friday.
• Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said it's the most powerful, reliable, and reusable Falcon 9 yet — and the company's final major revision of the rocket.
• The mission also landed a giant rocket booster, then deployed Bangabandhu-1, a satellite designed to bring internet, TV, and phone service to Bangladesh.
• You can rewatch SpaceX's live broadcast of the Falcon 9 mission below. Читать дальше...

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• It's graduation season.
• People are showcasing their graduation caps.
• We scoured the internet for funny, creative, and inspirational designs.

Graduation season is here and, typically, it's a lot of fun for grads and alum alike.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have already had discussions about a team-friendly contract extension, according to a report.
• The two sides have currently discussed an extension that would come out to about four years, $92 million; Thompson could make up to $139 million if he signed with another team in free agency.
• Keeping the Warriors core together was always going to become astronomically expensive, but Thompson giving the team a discount could help the team stay together. Читать дальше...

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• WPP has a short list of potential successors to departed CEO Sir Martin Sorrell – and Oath CEO Tim Armstrong is on it.
• The recruited Russell Reynolds is conducting the search for WPP. But, the two sides have yet to talk, and it's not clear that Armstrong would want the job.
• Armstrong's level of interest may hinge on whether he sees a path to running Oath parent Verizon someday.

WPP is looking for a replacement for departed CEO Sir Martin Sorrell ... Читать дальше...

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• Three U.S. Marine Special Operators have been decorated for engagements with ISIS fighters on the ground in Iraq and Syria between July 2016 and January 2017.
• A special ops element leader and assistant element leader received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award for their actions in fighting ISIS.
• The third citation is for a Navy Corpsman, who served in the same company as the two previously mentioned Marines, but on a different team, from July 2016 to January 2017. Читать дальше...

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A volcanic eruption in Hawaii has destroyed more than 36 structures and forced thousands of people to evacuate.

But things could get worse, according to the United States Geological Survey. There's potential for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano to propel gigantic boulders into the sky, spew noxious gases like sulfur dioxide, and cause acid rain to fall over Hawaii's Big Island if its eruption intensifies.

USGS geologists are closely monitoring the volcano. Forceful eruptions... Читать дальше...

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As writing by hand fades out of style, autocorrect capabilities on phones, tablets, and computers take the guesswork out of spelling words correctly.

How well can you fare without it, relying purely on your mastery of the English language?

Keep reading to test your knowledge of these 30 simple words that are often misspelled.

"Embarrass" or "embarass"?

Answer: "Embarrass"

"Wierd" or "weird"?

Answer... Читать дальше...

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• Rafael Nadal further cemented his legacy as the greatest clay court player in the history of tennis, winning 50 straight sets on his signature surface dating back to last year.
• Just as soon as he set the record, the streak was ended, with Dominic Thiem defeating Nadal in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.
• Thiem had been the last player to take a set from Nadal on clay, having beaten the top-ranked player in the world... Читать дальше...

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• America's oldest World War II veteran, and the oldest man in America, turned 112 years old on Friday.
• Richard Overton is an Army veteran who served in the South Pacific, including Guam and Iwo Jima. 
• Overton still smokes 12 cigars, drinks multiple cups of coffee and even whiskey and coke every day. 

He smokes cigars, drinks coffee, whiskey, and even Dr. Pepper — and he just turned 112 years old. 

Richard Overton, America's oldest World War II veteran... Читать дальше...

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• Selena Gomez walked the red carpet at this year's Met Gala in a flowing Coach gown.
• People online criticized Gomez's heavily bronzed complexion and metallic eyeshadow.
• Some people even accused her of blackface.
• Although she hasn't addressed these accusations, Gomez later took to Instagram to share a video that appears to respond to the criticisms of her fake tan.
• The video from Wednesday shows the singer running away from the camera, still wearing her Met Gala gown. Читать дальше...

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Chances are you'll find yourself seeking refuge from the summer sun in a well-air conditioned movie theater at least once this summer. And with more than 70 movies across all genres scheduled for release in the next few months, you have options — perhaps even too many options.

To help ensure you don't waste your time and money on Hollywood's more lackluster offerings this summer, INSIDER rounded up a list of movies you can safely skip.

"How to Talk to Girls... Читать дальше...

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While our planet boasts incredible biodiversity, 99.9% of species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct.

Of the remaining 8.7 million plant and animal species, 23,000 are considered to be threatened with extinction according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), due primarily to loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation — the latter of which allows animals to adapt to environmental changes. 

To find the most... Читать дальше...

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• SpaceX launched its new Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket for the first time on Friday.
• Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, said the new Falcon 9 is the most powerful, reliable, and reusable version yet — and the company's final major revision of the rocket.
• The mission launched Bangabandhu-1, a satellite designed to bring internet, TV, and phone service to 160 million people in Bangladesh.
• The satellite will deploy about 33 minutes after launch, around... Читать дальше...

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• A 14-year-old boy is in custody after he allegedly shot a 15-year-old student at a high school in Palmdale, California, authorities said Friday.
• The gunshot victim was struck in the arm and is in hospital in stable condition, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
• Authorities believe the shooting was an isolated incident and that there are no further threats.

A 14-year-old boy allegedly... Читать дальше...

Emirates

• The United States and the United Arab Emirates signed a deal on Friday to end a long-running airline dispute.
• American, Delta, and United Airlines have accused Emirates and Etihad of receiving billions of dollars in government subsidies.
• Friday's deal will see the Emirati airlines open up their financials while freezing their expansion of flights to the US from Europe and Asia.

The United States and the United Arab Emirates signed a deal Friday... Читать дальше...

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Americans are watching more TV — just not on their televisions.

US consumers now watch nearly 23 hours a week of television, according to a new study from Morgan Stanley. That's up more than an hour since last year and it's the highest total in at least four years.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Working out in the heat can help tame your appetite, so start running outside more or try hot yoga.
• Reduce your added sugar intake by eliminating sodas, coffees, and energy drinks from your diet.
• Sleeping in a cooler room can have great effects on your metabolism. 

Sunny days, al fresco lunches, vacations, lobster rolls. There’s a long list of things to look forward to when summer officially starts in a few weeks. But if you’re one of the many people dreading swimsuit season... Читать дальше...

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• Friday marks the second anniversary of the first major Hyperloop test, conducted by Virgin Hyperloop One in the desert north of Las Vegas in 2016. 
• The test involved a sled traveling down a track at a top speed of 116 mph in an effort to demonstrate the propulsion system that would later carry the company's full-scale prototypes of Hyperloop pods.
• Virgin Hyperloop One holds the current Hyperloop test speed record of 240 mph.
• The... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani explained on Friday why he won't debate Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti.
• Giuliani told Business Insider he didn't "get involved with pimps."
• Avenatti tweeted earlier this week that he was "willing to participate on any network provided both sides are provided a fair shake."
• ALSO: Giuliani responded to new developments in the Michael Cohen case. 

President... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, explained why he won't debate Stormy Daniels' lawyer, Michael Avenatti, on Friday.
• Giuliani told Business Insider that he doesn't "get involved with pimps."
• Avenatti tweeted earlier that he was "willing to participate on any network provided both sides are provided a fair shake."

President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, on Friday escalated his battle with Michael Avenatti... Читать дальше...

Givenchy

• Celebrity-favorite designer, Givenchy, just debuted a zodiac-inspired jewelry line. 
• The collection features rings that are each embellished with a colorful stone and earrings that feature the symbol of each zodiac sign. 
• The rings go for $450 and the earrings for $590

Zodiac-inspired items have always been an interesting accessory, but they’ve really progressed into full-on trend status this year. The latest luxury brand to put its own spin on the star signs is Givenchy... Читать дальше...

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There's no shortage of bucket list destinations in the US, and summer is a great time to get out and explore some of them.

Whether that means a beach retreat or a hiking trip, the options for warm-weather travel are endless.

Bing sent us exclusive data on the most-searched-for US destinations during the months of June, July, August, and September in 2017. We then used this data to compile a list of hot American summer travel spots.

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• In old England, a knocker-upper acted as a human alarm clock. They used a long stick to tap on someone’s window to jolt a person awake for work without waking their neighbors. 
• Phrenologists were people who would run their fingertips over someone’s head like a magical crystal ball in search of any telling elevations.
• Before the age of automated pin setting in bowling alleys, there was a time when teenage boys, called "pinsetters," sat at the end of a bowling lane waiting to pick up a set of knocked down pins. Читать дальше...

Fastbrick Robotics

• An Australian robotics company has created a robotic arm, called the Hadrian X, that can lay 1,000-plus bricks per hour.
• The company claims that the bot can complete the shell of a home in two days.
• By reducing the labor cost of masonry, the robot could disrupt the multi-trillion-dollar global construction market.

A construction crew can build a small home in about four to six weeks. To shave time and labor costs, some homebuilders... Читать дальше...

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