Новости за 08.06.2018

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• Princess Diana's former chief of staff, Patrick Jephson, reveals his best advice for the now royal, Meghan Markle. 
• Jephson advises the Duchess of Sussex to not confuse "celebrity" with "royalty."
• Meghan Markle, he says, can run for office if she renounces her American passport for a British one. 
• However, in most instances, he advises that Markle stay unpolitical and instead focus on humanitarian issues. 

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• Seven world leaders are meeting in Canada for the G7 summit over the weekend, and the official group photo shows the awkwardness of the circumstances.
• US President Donald Trump has been escalating a trade battle by imposing punitive tariffs on the US's closest allies in Canada and the EU.
• The tensions have spilled over to Twitter, with Trump calling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "indignant" just hours before the summit. 

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• Seven world leaders are meeting in Canada for the G7 summit this weekend, and the official group photo shows the awkwardness of the circumstances.
• Trump is escalating a trade battle by imposing punitive tariffs on the US's closest allies in Canada and the EU.
• The tensions have spilled over to Twitter, with Trump calling the host, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, "indignant" just hours before the summit. 

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• Actress Debra Messing took to Twitter to share her experience with mental health issues after Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain died by suicide this week. 
• Messing invited users to tweet their own experiences with depression and anxiety using the hashtag #MyStory.
• People have shared stories of PTSD, depression, and panic disorder. 

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• For the second year in a row, the White House has refused to acknowledge Pride Month.
• Now, more than ever, it's necessary that our government encourages a shift in our culture that emphasizes Pride for the often embattled LGBTQ+ community.
• That said, you can get involved and make a difference, with or without the government's help.

Just in case you haven't noticed the rainbows everywhere, Pride Month has officially begun. Since its creation in 1994... Читать дальше...

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• On Friday, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace told People that Queen Elizabeth is recovering from cataract surgery.
• This might explain why the British monarch has been spotted wearing a pair of tiny shades at several royal engagements over the past few weeks.
• Queen Elizabeth, who is otherwise rarely seen in sunglasses during public appearances, protected her eyes with elegant round frames at a garden party she hosted at Buckingham Palace in late May and the Epsom Derby on Saturday... Читать дальше...

HBO

• HBO has officially greenlit a pilot for a prequel to its hit show, "Game of Thrones."
• The network's official description says that the prequel will be set "thousands of years" before the events of "Game of Thrones."
• If ordered to series, the prequel wouldn't air until at least 2020 since "Game of Thrones" ends next year. 

"Game of Thrones" may be ending next year, but audiences can expect plenty more from that universe in the near future.See the... Читать дальше...

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• A former NFL cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens described the stressful tryout process and high cost of maintaining her look.
• The tryouts lasted a month and a huge part involved standing silently in a room and smiling for judges.
• She made minimum wage and was paid by the hour for practices, games, and appearances, but not for travel or getting ready time.
• In total, she spent $1,100 on dyeing her hair blonde and $700 on her gel manicures every month.

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• A new study by a British magazine found that 2/3 children are not safe in cars due to improperly installed car seats.
• This is a problem not specific to the UK, studies in the US have also found many parents do not properly set up their child's car seat.
• A child safety expert recommends parents get their car seats professionally checked to make sure it fits the child and is properly installed. 

When it comes to child safety, there is a lot to remember. Читать дальше...

Porsche

• Porsche's first fully-electric car will be called the Taycan, the company revealed on Friday.
• The vehicle had previously been known as the Mission E.
• It will have a range of over 300 miles, produce over 600 horsepower, and accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds. 
• The Taycan will compete against Tesla's Model S sedan.

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A 26,600-acre ranch straight out of a western movie is for sale in Northern California.

Lone Pine Ranch sits about four hours north of San Francisco and is listed for sale at a whopping $31 million. It previously belonged to descendants of the late Dean Witter, cofounder of West Coast investment giant Dean Witter & Company, who purchased the land in 1942. The firm merged with Morgan Stanley in 1997 in a $10.2 billion deal, according to The New York Times.

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Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup might be the most iconic moment in American soccer history. 

With the match tied in stoppage time, the United States was facing elimination from the World Cup, when Donovan orchestrated a brilliant attacking sequence to get a dramatic late-winner, at a rare time when the entire country was watching soccer. As ESPN broadcaster Ian Darke so aptly puts it, "You could not write a script like this."... Читать дальше...

HBO

• HBO is officially moving forward with a pilot for the first "Game of Thrones" prequel show.
• As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the show will take place following the Age of Heroes.
• Here's the official synopsis: "Taking place thousands of years before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' the series chronicles the world’s descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. And only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros' history to the true origin of the white walkers... Читать дальше...

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• The Duchess of Cambridge has captured the hearts of people everywhere since stepping into the public eye more than eight years ago. 
• Middleton has gone from a reserved new bride to one of the most relatable members of the royal family. 
• The duchess has modernized Kensington Palace, especially when it comes to the rules of parenting. 

Has it really been eight years since "commoner" Kate Middleton married Prince William? The Duchess... Читать дальше...

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• Kim Kardashian West knows that it is "crucial" to take your makeup off before bed.
• She recently revealed that she swears by Neutrogena's Makeup Remover Night Calming Cleansing Wipes, which only cost $6.
• "I love how soothing they are — plus, they wipe every last bit of your makeup off, so your skin feels SO clean," she wrote on her app.

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• The Trump-Kim summit between North Korea and the United States will be held in Singapore on June 12 — and has the potential to be a historic turning point for US-Korea relations.
• Many speculate whether the meeting will actually be successful.
• For Trump and the United States, the summit is an opportunity to discuss the possibility of North Korea denuclearizing. 
• However, Kim likely hopes to establish mutual nuclear vulnerability —... Читать дальше...

Apple

Apple unveiled the newest version of the Mac operating system at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this week.

MacOS Mojave will release as a free update to Mac users later this year, and it's a big upgrade. Not only will it help Mac users stay organized and get work done more efficiently, it also features several aesthetic choices to make using a Mac more visually pleasing.

Take a look at the 7 best features coming to your Mac computer later this year with MacOS Mojave:

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• Islam Elmasry, the owner of a food cart in Portland, was arrested on misdemeanor assault charges Wednesday. The arrest was made after Elmasry allegedly assaulted customer Carlotta Washington.
• In a video taken by Washington, Elmasry tells her to "get the f--- away" and hurls a Gatorade bottle at her.
• According to a witness, Elmasry yelled at Washington and calling her a "stupid f------ b----" and a racist slur after she tried to pay for her food in change. Читать дальше...

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• President Donald Trump is hitting the European Union with steel and aluminum tariffs.
• The EU retaliated with a list of tariffs on over $7 billion worth of US goods.
• Using US export data, the states that would lose the most are New York, Michigan, California, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.

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• Just in time for E3, Microsoft and Sony are discounting consoles, accessories, and hundreds of games.
• The Playstation sales run until June 18, and the Xbox sales ends June 23. 
• There's a limited edition PlayStation 4 Slim on sale, and the Xbox One X is on sale for the first time since its release

If you've been waiting to pull the trigger on a new Xbox One or PlayStation 4, or you've been looking for a sale on a video game blockbuster, your time has come. Читать дальше...

US-Präsident Donald Trump droht Ärger wegen einer Twitter-Nachricht zum jüngsten Arbeitsmarktbericht. Mehrere demokratische Senatoren drängten am Freitag auf eine Untersuchung des Vorfalls, wie aus einer Mitteilung der Senatorin Elizabeth Warren hervorgeht. Hintergrund ist ein Tweet Trumps vom vergangenen Freitag, in dem es hieß, er freue sich auf die Arbeitsmarktdaten. Trump setzte die Nachricht etwa eine Stunde vor Veröffentlichung der Zahlen ab.