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• Amazon Fresh has informed some third-party vendors that they will no longer be able to sell their goods on the platform, according to an email obtained by Business Insider.
• Amazon Fresh formerly allowed local third-party vendors to sell their merchandise to be delivered to members alongside their typical Fresh orders in its Local Market Seller program.
• The program is evolving as Amazon further expands its cheaper Prime Now grocery platform... Читать дальше...

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• Home Depot store associates know all about how the home improvement retailer operates.
• Home Depot currently employees over 400,000 associates at 2,284 stores in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Associates have taken to the web to share more about the employee experience and opportunities for savings at the chain.

Home Depot store associates have firsthand knowledge about what it's like to work at the home improvement store — and they have plenty of suggestions for shoppers. Читать дальше...

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• Mondays can be hard.
• These pictures of poorly drawn cats will make your day better.
• Ainars, a cat owner and the man behind the Daily Purrr Instagram, told INSIDER that he just wants to make people smile.

Cats, to put it simply, are the best. As everyone knows, nothing quite solves a case of the Mondays (or the Any Days) like a cute, fluffy cat.

And, wouldn't you know it, there's an Instagram for that.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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•  S&P 500 companies have bought back the highest value in shares ever. 
• The share repurchases will keep the market afloat — at least for now. 
• The pace of buybacks can't be maintained unless there is a notable economic boom. 

The 85% of S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings so far disclosed they’d bought back $158 billion of their own shares in Q1, according to the Wall Street Journal. The quarterly record of $164 billion was set in Q1 2016. Читать дальше...

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• Kevin Przytula proposed to his girlfriend, Allyssa, on Saturday.
• As he did it, his girlfriend's son stepped aside and peed right behind him.
• Przytula's daughter caught it all on camera.
• He told INSIDER he wouldn't have it any other way.

Kevin Przytula planned his proposal to his girlfriend, Allyssa Anter, with care. They'd go to a nice area in Michigan's Bay City at golden hour on Saturday. He'd drop to one knee in front of a scenic fountain. Читать дальше...

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• Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, reportedly won't go to the royal wedding because of the fallout from a paparazzi scandal.
• The incident is another episode in the fierce battle between the royals and the press.
• At its lowest ebb, the media pursued Princess Diana literally to her death, and there have been scandals since.
• Though legacy media is weaker than it used to be, this proves that it is still capable of stopping the royals from controlling their own narrative. Читать дальше...

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• The Zone Diet reduces diet-induced inflammation and improves mental and physical performance.
• Your plate should consist of one-third lean protein, two-thirds low glycemic carbs and vegetables, and a dash of healthy fats.
• Celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock have tried it.

There is a strong possibility that your favorite celeb has tried the Zone Diet. Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Sandra Bullock, and Sarah Jessica Parker have tried... Читать дальше...

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Everyone knows that pancakes are delicious — but not everyone is picturing the same thing when you say that word. If you're in America, your favorite fluffy buttermilk weekend hangover cure might sound like a seafood-filled savory snack to someone who grew up in Korea.

We rounded up all of the tastiest variations on this doughy treat from around the world.

Japan puts the “cake” in “pancake.”

Japanese pancakes — also called hotcakes... Читать дальше...

Robocallers are a nuisance, and it seems like they're more prevalent than ever. With tricks like using the same area code as you, it seems like there's no escape from being offered another timeshare, vacation package, or home security system. But there are some things you can do to prevent them. Following is a transcript of the video.

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Hundreds of people on Reddit answered the question, "How old are you, and what do your parents still pay for?"

Some answers are so relatable, some will make you feel a bit better about yourself, and others might prompt an eye roll.

From the 29-year-old homeowner still on the family cell phone plan to the 47-year-old whose father pays for plane tickets, 16 people admitted what their parents still pay for.

Here are their confessions.

1. This 31-year-old splits the rent with their mother. Читать дальше...

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Stocks inched higher Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average posting its eighth straight gain. The Supreme Court overturned a sports-betting ban. Soybean prices rallied more than 2% as US-China trade tensions eased. Oil prices were up about 1%.

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

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• 'Comfort is not your friend' — The stock market's biggest... Читать дальше...

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• Russia on Friday reportedly declined to export its advanced S-300 missile defense system to Syria.
• A bunch of Syrian air defenses reportedly were destroyed by Israel on Wednesday, but Russia still declined.
• The developments indicate Russia may have turned its back on protecting Iranians, who were the targets of the Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday night.
• Now, undefended Iranian forces in Syria are at the mercy of Israel, who seems capable of striking when and where it likes... Читать дальше...

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• Alone in the Peruvian rainforest for over 10 days, Juliane Koepcke was the only survivor of a horrific plane crash that also killed her mother.
• Imagine being forced to perform surgery on yourself — that's what happened to Dr. Leonid Rogozov.
• When she was buried alive, Michelina Lewandowska used the only tool she had on her to dig her way to freedom — her engagement ring.

Most of us don't know what we'd do if faced with sudden danger. Читать дальше...

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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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• Roku beats Q1 estimates as linear TV dies out
• Google is prioritizing AI in its Google News redesign
• Comcast may challenge Disney's bid for Fox assets

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• Viking is launching its 245-day Ultimate World Cruise, the longest cruise ever embarked by any brand.
• On August 31st, 2019, passengers will begin in London on a journey around the globe with stops at 113 ports in 59 countries.
• Guests can stay in a suite or veranda with ocean views and a balcony, swim in the infinity pool, and spend days at sea in the spa's snow-filled grotto and traditional Nordic saunas.
• The Ultimate World Cruise is available to book up to 930 passengers... Читать дальше...

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• A Thai street stall sells fried doughnuts shaped like dinosaurs
• Hidden meanings behind Childish Gambino 's "This Is America"
• An inventor made a device that lets dogs lick peanut butter off the wall during bath time is a safe way

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Whether you're in a long-term relationship or your partnership is still pretty new, most of us will agree that there's nothing sweeter than cuddling up next to that special someone after a long day. Maybe you look forward to your all-night Netflix sessions or having a pre-bed snack while you chat about your day … or you're totally comfortable lying side by side while you both browse your feeds.

Here's the thing: That cozy bedtime routine could actually be wrecking your sex life... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US would reverse sanctions on Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE.
• Democrats blasted the decision, especially Trump's justification that the move would help save Chinese jobs.
• "You can’t make this stuff up," Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted.

Democrats took aim Monday at President Donald Trump's announcement that the US would walk back sanctions against Chinese telecom equipment giant ZTE. Читать дальше...

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• Tesla will restructure in an effort to streamline it's business, CEO Elon Musk told employees Monday. 
• The shuffle comes in the wake of a management shakeup that has seen Tesla's chief engineer take a leave of absence and another high-ranking engineer head to competing Waymo.
• Follow Tesla's stock price in real-time here.

Shares of Tesla slumped more than 2.6% Monday, falling back below the key $300 level Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced... Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump's approval rating is the highest it's been in a year.
• FiveThirtyEight's approval tracker found he's sitting at 42.4%.
• The last time that many Americans approved of the job he's doing was May 4, 2017.

President Donald Trump's job approval just hit its highest level of support since last May.

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• The Houston Rockets are the first team in the last four years to have home-court advantage against the Golden State Warriors.
• Game 1 may be critical for the Rockets, as they have to prove they can beat Golden State to avoid falling into an immediate hole in the series.
• If the Warriors steal Game 1 in Houston, the Warriors' mental advantage may be too great, having stolen home-court advantage back in their favor.

When the Golden State... Читать дальше...