Новости за 26.06.2018

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• Republicans have failed to cobble together enough votes for multiple immigration proposals, despite controlling the House.
• Blame is spread all around, but a big chunk is being put on a chaotic and often unclear message from the White House.

WASHINGTON — The ongoing debate in Congress about how to solve a number of problems with the US immigration process is not going well.

Republicans and Democrats in the Senate cannot work together, stalling every effort. Читать дальше...

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• Samantha Rodriguez, an 18-year old from Texas, is being called the love child of Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato. 
• Fans quickly pointed out the similarities after she posted a photo of herself celebrating LGBTQ Pride. 
• Rodriguez explained that she’s heard comparisons to Grande before, but the Lovato comments were completely new.

Most of would be lucky if we had at least one celebrity who looked like us. However, not for Samantha Rodriguez, an 18-year-old from Texas... Читать дальше...

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• General Electric announced a major reorganization on Tuesday, saying it plans to spin off its healthcare business and divest its stake in oil-services company Baker Hughes.
• The efforts can be viewed as a challenge to multiple initiatives implemented by former chief executive officer Jeff Immelt, who was replaced in October 2017.
• One Wall Street analyst argues that Immelt's legacy has been damaged by these new corporate maneuverings, and explains why a change was necessary. Читать дальше...

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• Cambridge-based startup Biobot Analytics could help reveal patterns of drug use in communities by measuring traces of the drugs in sewers and transforming them into "public health observatories."
• Analyzing wastewater before it mixes downstream at treatment facilities permits Biobot to measure drug use at specific locations, down to areas of a few thousand people. The more precise method could enable city officials to pinpoint communities that need interventions. Читать дальше...

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• Model and actress Jacinda Barrett, who dated Chris Hardwick for four years, has come to his defense amid sexual assault allegations.
• "The accuser's story bears no resemblance to the one I shared with him all those years ago, but what is of supreme importance here is that every woman and every man deserves a voice," Barrett said. "Accuser and Accused. Everyone deserves to be heard."
• Hardwick's ex, Chloe Dykstra... Читать дальше...

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• The trade war isn't a passing blip, but a long-term headwind. 
• There are several ways to protect your portfolio. 
• Watching Chinese-American relations especially in the tech sector will be a key. 

Trade tensions are here to stay. We see economic fundamentals running strong and underpinning our risk-on view in the short term, but acknowledge the potential impact of escalating trade frictions on business confidence–and economic growth. It’s... Читать дальше...

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• Argentina is through to the knockout stage of the World Cup after a dramatic win over Nigeria in its final match of the group stage.
• The victory came with the help of Lionel Messi, who scored the opening goal of the match, as well as a late game-winner from Marcos Rojo that sent Argentina through.
• Argentina will face France in its first match of the knockout stage, and the country attempts to get back to the World Cup final.

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South Carolina's infamous dome-shaped home, dubbed "The Eye of the Storm," has been listed for sale for the first time ever with a $5 million price tag.

The four-level, 4,047-square-foot home at 2851 Marshall Boulevard in Sullivan's Island was built in 1991 and was designed with the proximity of Mother Nature in mind. Its features render the abode heavily resistant to hurricanes, hence the house's name.

Pareto Group realtor Michael Royal, who is also the nephew of the home's designer... Читать дальше...

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Physical health is important, but it can also be intimidating. 

"I'm not a huge fan of [jumping head-first into fitness] because most people aren't built to do this," personal trainer Noam Tamir told INSIDER. "This is where you do a complete overhaul of your lifestyle. If you can, it can be very effective. However, you can also have a rebound effect in which you fall off the wagon and end up becoming more unhealthy than before because you feel you have failed."

Making... Читать дальше...

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When it comes to the leafy greens you put in your salads, not all are created equal.

So which leaves and lettuces should you use in your salad to justify the croutons, bacon, and tasty dressing you add?

We're here to help you find the most nutritious ones.

In similar rankings published in the past, we've relied on  the CDC's 2014 list of "powerhouse foods". But this time, we factored in how many nutrients (specifically potassium, fiber, protein, riboflavin... Читать дальше...

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Ready for another summer in paradise? On Tuesday, ABC announced "Bachelor in Paradise" cast for Season 5, and not only are contestants from Becca Kufrin’s season of "The Bachelorette" set to return, but ABC has also tapped contestants from Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Nick Viall’s season of "The Bachelor" as well.

Here’s who you’ll see on the beach this summer when "Bachelor In Paradise" premieres August 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

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You might remember... Читать дальше...

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• Thirty-two immigrant parents were released from federal custody in El Paso, Texas on Sunday.
• This is the first group of parents to be released by US Customs and Border Protection since President Trump's "zero tolerance" policy on illegal immigration.
• They now stay at the Annunciation House shelter, wearing ankle bracelets instead of being indefinitely detained.
• Many parents in the shelter are struggling to locate their children after their families were separated ... Читать дальше...

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• Michael Avenatti, the attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels, told Business Insider on Tuesday that he is unsure of the next steps for federal prosecutors after they canceled on his client.
• Prosecutors canceled their meeting after word of it leaked to the press.
• They accused Avenatti of leaking.
• Avenatti also said it was in the best interest of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime lawyer, to strike a deal with prosecutors. Читать дальше...

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• Amazon introduced its "Pivot" program for underperforming employees last year. Now, some employees are resentful that the program process is unfair.
• Workplace experts say it's concerning that the peer jury that evaluates underperforming employees isn't necessarily familiar with the employees' work — or experienced in hiring and firing.
• One workplace expert said the program is beneficial because it gives employees more of a chance to improve than if they were simply let go. Читать дальше...

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• Chick-fil-A temporarily closed two restaurants this week because they ran out of chicken due to a problem with a supplier.
• The closings are the latest in a recent string of supplier issues affecting fast-food chains.
• In-N-Out temporarily closed all 37 of its restaurants in Texas earlier this month, saying it had a quality issue with its hamburger buns. 
• As reports of In-N-Out's closings emerged, Whataburger and Raising Cane's stopped selling buns and Texas toast... Читать дальше...

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• Jerry Seinfeld told USA Today that he thought Roseanne Barr's firing by ABC was "overkill" because "she's already dead."
• When asked whether he thought she should have been given a chance to be on the show again, he said, "I don't know much about it."
• Barr's "Roseanne" revival was canceled after she made a racist remark on Twitter and ABC is going foward with a spin-off without her.

Jerry Seinfeld and Roseanne Barr both rose to prominence through 1990s sitcoms... Читать дальше...

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• From boozy pudding pops to refreshing watermelon ones, these are the best snacks to beat the heat.

Unless you're having some freakish weather (or you live south of the equator), it's probably hot-hot-hot right now. While air-conditioning is nice, ice-cold pops on a warm summer day are even better. They makes sky-high temperatures more tolerable and are a great snack too. I mean, it kind of brings us back to our childhoods, right? We just don't end up... Читать дальше...

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• Terry Crews testified on Tuesday to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights.
• Crews discussed his allegations of sexual assault against a Hollywood agent.
• He also said he would not be in "Expendables 4" due to retaliation for speaking out.
• The actor claimed the movie's producer, Avi Lerner, said if he didn't drop his case he would not be in the movie.

On Tuesday, actor Terry Crews was in Washington... Читать дальше...

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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Tuesday to ask followers for suggestions about a planned all-electric pick-up truck.
• His dialogue revealed some interesting details surrounding the company's upcoming pickup truck.
• Musk teased another mysterious feature and said  "It will also have a special built-in sensor. Details later."

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed some new details about the company’s upcoming all-electric pickup truck in a series of tweets on Tuesday via Twitter.

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Stocks staged a recovery Tuesday, shaking off escalating trade tensions that have been weighing on global markets. The dollar rallied against a basket of peers. Treasury yields inched higher.

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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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