Новости за 16.05.2018

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• The "we live in a society" meme is gaining popularity online.
• One version that shows two mice with different appearances has particularly gotten a lot of traction.
• It seems to be a commentary on society and social media's tendency to favor appearances.
• The creator of the meme told INSIDER that "it was just meant to be a stupid, ironic joke."

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• The internet is aflame about whether a robotic-sounding recording says "yanny" or "laurel."
• Speech scientists say there's a simple reason for the audio trickery that has to do with the way our brains learn to quickly decipher vowels and words.
• The recording seems to be a slightly altered version of vocabulary.com's pronunciation aide for the word laurel. (Sorry, team yanny.) 

Yanny or laurel?

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• Bloomberg reported that Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump's hardline anti-China trade adviser, has behaved "erratically and unprofessionally" and was unhelpful during a recent trade trip to Beijing.
• Navarro also "blew up" at Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin during a trip to China according to news website Axios.
• Despite speculation he wouldn't partake in high-level trade talks with a Chinese delegation on Thursday, the White House said he would. Читать дальше...

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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding day is almost here. 
• While you wait for the highly anticipated event to finally arrive, take some time to catch up on all of the terms you'll probably hear over and over again on May 19. 
• From page boys to morning coat, here is all of the royal wedding lingo you need to know. 

While the world awaits the royal nuptials of the UK's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, engage yourself... Читать дальше...

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• A man said he'd call ICE on two women working at a restaurant because they spoke Spanish.
• "Your clients and your staff are speaking Spanish to staff when they should be speaking English," he said. "This is America."
• The video of the confrontation went viral.
• Activists have identified him as the Manhattan attorney Aaron Schlossberg, whose Facebook and Yelp pages received a flood of negative reviews, but INSIDER hasn't independently verified his identity. Читать дальше...

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• Steve Jurvetson, a member of Tesla's board since 2009, has been on a leave of absence for six months.
• Proxy firm Glass Lewis is advising shareholders to boot him from his position due to the absence. 
• There is also pressure from investors to remove the board's director, as well as CEO Elon Musk's brother. 
• Follow Tesla's stock price in real-time here. 

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• More than 63,000 Americans died of opioid drug overdoses last year, more than the number killed in car crashes.
• On Wednesday, the FDA approved the first drug designed to treat the symptoms of opioid withdrawal, which can be painful and hook users in a potentially deadly cycle of addiction.
• Called Lucemyra, the drug is made by pharmaceutical company US WorldMeds.

Deaths from drug overdoses often start with a last-ditch attempt to subdue painful, flu-like symptoms. Читать дальше...

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• The race for the Triple Crown returns this weekend with the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes.
• Justify will enter the race as the betting favorite, and the success that his trainer Bob Baffert has had at this track makes a strong case that bettors should back him on Saturday.
• While Justify will have to face off against a few fresh horses that decided to skip the Kentucky Derby, he still has never lost a race and knows how to navigate a messy track. Читать дальше...

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• In the last year, 10-year bond yields have jumped from 2.2% to 3.05%.
• The total return on bonds has been pretty muted despite rising rates.
• Macro trends seem to be putting structural downward pressure on long-term inflation, so rapid rate increases aren't likely. 

Is it just me or have there been a whole bunch of really scary sounding stories about rising interest rates in the last few months? While some of these worries are warranted... Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some unauthorized immigrants "aren't people" but "animals" who will be taken out of the country "at a rate that’s never happened before."
• Trump also said the US has the "the dumbest laws on immigration in the world."

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some undocumented immigrants "aren't people" but "animals" who will be taken out of the country "at a rate that’s never happened... Читать дальше...

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• Attending a wedding can be an extremely costly affair, particularly if it requires travel.
• Before accepting an invitation, pause to consider whether your attendance is truly necessary — sometimes, sending a gift will suffice.
• Smaller ways to save money are by doing your own hair and makeup, renting your outfit, and by going off-registry for your wedding gift.

Being invited to a wedding or asked to be a member of a wedding party is an honor, but a costly one. Читать дальше...

Fiesta Dinnerware

• Fiestaware is a dish style that was popular in the '4os and '50s.
• The individual plates and bowls can be bought or sold for roughly $40-50 each but a cake plate can go for up to $1600.
• The vintage items will have an inkstamp on the bottom that says "GENUINE fiesta," with Fiesta all lowercase.

We’re loving all things retro! Whether it’s grape salad, scalloped potatoes or lemon chiffon cake, it’s hard to get enough. The only thing that... Читать дальше...

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• Budweiser has created a beer based on a recipe in George Washington's journal from the 1750s. 
• The beer is brewed by veterans at Budweiser, with profits going to the nonprofit Folds of Honor. 
• We tested the beer and were impressed — despite one person's criticism that it is "clear that brewing has evolved" since 1757. 

Budweiser is bringing back a beer straight from George Washington's journal. 

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• The first three cases of 'super gonorrhea' were recorded earlier this year.
• Super gonorrhea doesn't respond to the antibiotics normally used to treat the disease.
• Other antibiotic-resistant superbugs are spreading around the world.

A strain of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea has arrived — the first three cases were recorded between February and April of this year. 

Caviar

A Russian accessories maker called Caviar just released one of the most expensive iPhones you can buy.

The iPhone X Tesla is a customized iPhone X plated in carbon and gold with a built-in solar battery. The device starts at more than $4,000, and comes in its own wooden carrying case. 

Caviar is known for making elaborate accessories that cost thousands of dollars. What makes the cases different is that they're not removable — Caviar adheres its designs directly to the device itself. Читать дальше...

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• The MCU has seen a lot of relationships throughout the years, most of which seemed to fall flat. 
• While Tony Stark and Pepper Potts have been a fan-favorite from the beginning, the MCU could have done without that slightly strange Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter fling. 
• From Bruce Banner and Betty Ross to Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, here are all of the MCU relationships, ranked from worst to best. 

Warning: There are spoilers for "Avengers: Infinity War" ahead. Читать дальше...

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Sleep: we know we need it, but sometimes just can't get enough of it. Many of us live in a state of sleep deprivation, and can't even remember what it feels like to wake up well-rested, and it's simply not good for us.

According to the CDC, one in three American adults ages 18 to 60 are not getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, and therefore are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. That's 33% of people, making chances pretty likely that you too need more sleep... Читать дальше...

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• LeBron James can become a free agent this summer, something the Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly been bracing for since 2016.
• James has played on short-term contracts since returning to the Cavs in 2014, using the threat of leaving to keep the team under pressure.
• By getting the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 pick in the Kyrie Irving trade and refusing to trade it, the Cavs signaled that they were prepared for life without James and would not mortgage the future to improve this year's team. Читать дальше...

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• Brands are becoming involved in the culture war, whether they want to or not.
• Brand marketers face a dilemma: Americans want brands to address issues and demonstrate values, but not get too political.
• Suresh Nair of Grey Group, a global marketing agency, discusses how brands can navigate those challenges.

America seems more divided than ever. As a brand marketer, I have to ask myself: Will we ever come together? And can brands help?See the... Читать дальше...

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Stocks rose Wednesday, on the heels of relatively solid US economic data. Retail shares led the way after Macy's reported solid results. Elsewhere, the 10-year Treasury yield ticked to its highest level since 2011, and the dollar rallied to a five-month high. 

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FlixBus

• FlixBus, a Europe-based bus company, is soon offering routes in the US for as little as $0.99.
• The cheapest routes include Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Los Angeles to Phoenix, Phoenix to Las Vegas, and San Diego to Las Vegas.
• Amenities include free wi-fi, onboard entertainment, LED lighting, and up to 31 inches of legroom. 

You might not think comfort when you think of bus travel, but a European company is headed to the US to change that. Since launching five years ago in Germany... Читать дальше...

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• Credit card debt can be overwhelming and stressful, and many stories found online paint a glossy picture of the process of becoming debt-free.
• The journey to being debt-free is not always a straight path — it takes vigilance and adaptability to keep yourself on track with your plan.
• Here’s what no one tells you about paying off credit card debt.

I graduated from college in 2015 with more student loan debt than I wanted to acknowledge and about $5,000 in credit card debt. Читать дальше...