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• ABC's decision to fire Roseanne in the wake of her racist tweets was admirable.
• Their choice does not violate her right to free speech.
• We should not reward vitriolic racism with fame and stardom.

Speech that is polite or uncontroversial is rarely in need of protection. It is speech that is disturbing, offensive, abhorrent, even, that is often in need of defense.

• Through years of profiling serial killers, experts have begun to identify key traits that many have in common. 
• Serial killers' focus is entirely on themselves and the power they are able to assert over others.
• Experts who study serial killers have found they show a severe lack of empathy.

The following is an adapted excerpt from "The Big Book of Serial Killers: 150 Serial Killer Files of the World's Worst Murderers" by Jack Rosewood:

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• Last week, an influencer analytics company threw an award ceremony honoring the top influencers in the cryptocurrency community as a part of New York's blockchain week.
• The event's disorganization led some in attendance to wonder whether it was all a scam, or just a way for the organizing company to promote itself.

"This is the sketchiest thing I've ever been a part of," says YouTuber Siraj Raval, midway through an awards ceremony... Читать дальше...

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• Eric Mason, the owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Sacramento, California, is raising wages for his employees from $12 or $13 to $17 or $18 an hour.
• Starting Monday, Mason will also be giving supervisors paid time off and all employees paid sick leave.
• According to Mason, he is raising wages in order to attract people looking for long-term opportunities and people with families.
• People on Twitter are reacting to this news with excitement... Читать дальше...

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• First lady Melania Trump responded to questions about her whereabouts on Twitter.
• Melania hasn't been seen in public for almost three weeks.
• Her disappearance led to many theories about her well-being.

After a suspicious 20-day absence from all public appearances, first lady Melania Trump resurfaced Wednesday with a tweet that responded to questions about her whereabouts and took a jab at the press.

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As some TV shows get the axe, others get picked up for more seasons.

Series including "Veep" and "Game of Thrones" are coming back for their final seasons, while "Grey's Anatomy" was picked up for its 15th. 

Here are your favorite shows that are returning to TV from summer 2018 to 2019. 

"The 100th" season six (The CW) returns fall 2018.

It's loosely based on the novel of the same name.

"9-1-1" season two (Fox) return is TBD. Читать дальше...

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• Prince Harry and Prince William gained two stepsiblings after their father Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
• Their stepbrother Tom Parker Bowles is a food writer and has appeared on a few television shows.
• Their stepsister Laura Lopes keeps a lower public profile, but has a successful career in the arts.
• They were both at Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.

It felt like we knew everything... Читать дальше...

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• Warren Buffett was close to investing $3 billion in Uber, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.
• The deal fell apart due to disagreements over the size and terms of the stake. 

Legendary investor Warren Buffett tried to buy a $3 billion stake in Uber earlier this year through his Berkshire Hathaway company, Bloomberg News' Eric Newcomer and Olivia Zaleski reported Wednesday.

However, the deal fell apart due to disagreements over the size and terms of the potential investment... Читать дальше...

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• Former Obama White House official Valerie Jarrett has come back into the public eye after being the target of a racist tweet from actress and comedian Roseanne Barr.
• Jarrett has long been the target of criticism as a result of her prominent position in the Obama administration.
• She was attacked particularly harshly after the Democrats preformed poorly in the 2014 midterms.

Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett has stayed mostly out of... Читать дальше...

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When you're trying to lose weight, it's easy to assume that cutting items out of your diet will provide the quickest path to your goal. But after speaking with a panel of nutritionists, INSIDER discovered that addition can be even more effective for weight loss than subtraction. For a quicker metabolism, an increase in vitamins and minerals, and a higher level of energy, consider adding these eight foods to your meal plan.

1. Cayenne pepper

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• 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch said about half of Hulu's subscribers pay $4 extra to eliminate ads from the service. (Update: a Hulu source said it is actually under 40%.)
• Still, this is a shift from late 2015, when former Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins said the "vast majority" of users chose to keep the ad-supported version.
• This shows how Netflix and on-demand culture has influenced consumer desire to pay for ad-free TV.

For years, many TV folks... Читать дальше...

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• The world record for tallest stack of waffles was officially broken in some guy's backyard in Denver. 
• Spencer McCullough and his friend Steve Garguilo used more than 50 pounds of waffle batter to build a stack 67 centimeters tall. 
• Denver Post reporter Elizabeth Hernandez live-tweeted the entire thing and it was incredibly dramatic. 

Two guys from Denver just set a Guinness World Record for building the tallest waffle stack (seriously)... Читать дальше...

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• Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, had a rocky day in court.
• He withdrew his petition to be admitted into the case involving President Donald Trump's longtime lawyer, Michael Cohen.
• Trump and Cohen's attorneys went after him extensively.
• Avenatti stood his ground and said the day doesn't change his strategy moving forward.

Michael Avenatti, the attorney for the porn star known as Stormy Daniels, experienced... Читать дальше...

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This week, the ever-changing world of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" got a new feature that is the first of its kind for the world's most popular video game: a shopping cart.

While several competing battle-royale games have allowed players to zip across the virtual islands with fast-moving vehicles like cars, motorcycles and even boats, in an effort to be the last man standing, the Fortnite developers have taken a unique approach with the shopping carts, which players can use to cross gaps... Читать дальше...

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• There is a brewing crisis in the high-yield bond market.
• The problem is massive illiquidity.
• The selling will spill over into stocks and trigger a bear market.

The experts who investigate transport disasters, crimes, and terror incidents usually create a chronology of events. Reading them in hindsight can be haunting—you know what’s coming and you want to scream, “Don’t do that!” But of course, it’s too late.

We do something... Читать дальше...

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• Former "Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines is launching a summer collection for Matilda Jane Clothing.
• It will feature casual clothing and accessories for babies, tweens, women, and home.
• Plus, the collection will introduce the brand’s first apparel for boys and men.

Popular home renovation show "Fixer Upper" may be over, but its stars, Chip and Joanna Gaines, aren’t going anywhere. Their Magnolia empire comprises everything from the Magnolia Homes renovation business... Читать дальше...

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Whether you're taking a road-trip across the country or interested in livening up a well-earned staycation, there are plenty of world-class trips to take in the US, no matter what state you're in.

From celebrating the legacy of Louis Armstrong at Louisiana's annual jazz festival to horseback riding through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, here's the best summer activity to do in every state.

ALABAMA: Explore the whimsical tree carvings at Orr Park. Читать дальше...

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• US presidents have had a major impact on the English language.
• Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump have helped introduce words into our speech.
• Some of the words presidents helped popularize include "mulligan," "sugarcoat," and even "OK."

For as long as the United States has existed, Americans have played close attention to what the president says.

So it's no surprise that presidents have had a huge impact on the English language itself. Читать дальше...

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• Refined and processed carbs like those found in white bread should be avoided when trying to lose weight.
• Instead, stick to carbs that are full of fiber and give your body energy.
• Squash, beans, and sweet potatoes will satisfy your carb craving without adding extra pounds.

The following is an adapted excerpt from "The Pizza Diet: How I Lost 100 Pounds Eating My Favorite Food - and You Can, Too!" by Chef Pasquale Cozzolino:

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• Dick's Sporting Goods' decision to stop selling assault-style weapons is hurting its hunting business. 
• The company decided to stop selling assault-style weapons after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida back in February.
• As a whole, first-quarter earnings were impressive.
• Watch Dick's trade in real time here. 

Dick's Sporting Goods decided to stop selling assault-style weapons after the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida. But cutting... Читать дальше...

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Stocks rallied Wednesday as global markets shook off political turmoil in Italy and as the Federal Reserve Board voted to rewrite a post-financial crisis rule on bank trading. US Treasury bond yields rose, and the dollar fell. 

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• White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday said President Donald Trump did not intend to defend Roseanne Barr's racist comments in a tweet he sent earlier in the day attacking ABC. 
• Trump attacked Disney CEO Bob Iger for apologizing to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett but not to him.
• Barr's show was canceled by ABC on Tuesday after she sent a racist tweet about Jarrett.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday... Читать дальше...