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• Mark Zuckerberg called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his shock 2016 election victory.
• That's according to a new report from BuzzFeed News, which also says Facebook internally views the Trump campaign as an advertising "innovator."
• Business Insider previously reported in May 2017 that Trump and Zuckerberg had spoken multiple times over the phone since the election.

Mark Zuckerberg called Donald Trump soon after... Читать дальше...

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• Warner Bros. revealed that the DC Universe streaming service will cost $74.99 a year, with an option to pay $7.99 a month once the service is fully launched.
• Fans can pre-order the service now.
• The service will offer original programs as well as other DC movies and TV shows, including the first two seasons of "Batman: The Animated Series."
• It will also offer a library of thousands of digital comic books.

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• A white man was seen blocking a man of color from leaving a grocery store and reportedly calling him an "illegal alien" in a viral video.
• Before the video was recording, the white man allegedly pushed him as part of an argument.
• Police are investigating the situation as a possible hate crime.

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a white man allegedly pushed a man of color in a grocery store and blocked... Читать дальше...

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• Salons at Walt Disney World in Orlando are now offering Character Couture makeovers for adults. 
• Children can visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to be transformed into their favorite princess, but adults are not allowed to walk around the parks in costume. 
• Prices range from $50-120, depending on the client's age and types of services.

Living like a princess for a day isn't just a dream anymore.

At Walt Disney World in Orlando... Читать дальше...

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• Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats described Russian interference in American elections as "undeniable" during an interview with Andrea Mitchell of NBC News.
• His comments served as another rebuke to President Donald Trump.
• On Monday, he pushed back on Trump's assertion that cast doubt on US intelligence agencies' conclusions that Russia meddled in the 2016 election. 
• When asked why he issued his statement on Monday, Coats said he was just doing his job. Читать дальше...

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The 2011 NBA Draft has proven to be one of the deepest classes in recent memory.

The class was highlighted by No. 1 pick Kyrie Irving, but perhaps most interesting is how many stars have developed from picks all over the class.

Klay Thompson was picked 11th, Kawhi Leonard was picked 15th, Jimmy Butler was picked 30th. Even Isaiah Thomas was picked 60th, the last pick of the draft!

Over time, the class has evolved into one of the deepest and most star-studded in NBA history. Читать дальше...

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• The Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River make up the most crucial North American trade corridor today.
• $77.4 billion worth of goods flow through these lakes and waterways each year.
• This region will remain a vital and important trade corridor for both America and Canada for a long time.

Long before highways and railroads covered the vast expanses of North America, crucial trade was conducted through the towns and outposts located... Читать дальше...

U.S. Air Force

The objective of night vision technology, Army researchers wrote more than a half-century ago, is simple: “to make it possible for the soldier to operate at night with daytime flexibility and faculty.”

That’s how the Army’s early night vision research was first described in September 1965 issue of Army Research and Development Newsmagazine — and with its next round of enhanced night vision goggles, the service is on the brink out blowing this decades-old objective... Читать дальше...

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The healthcare industry is in a state of disruption. Digital solutions are becoming a necessary part of the new global standard of care for patients and regulation is being fast-tracked to catch up to digital health innovation.

These rapid changes will have ripple effects across the entire healthcare system, impacting incumbents and new entrants alike.

Based on our ongoing analysis, understanding of industry trends, and conversations with industry executives, Business Insider Intelligence... Читать дальше...

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• Some of the most dangerous jobs have a much higher risk of fatal or non-fatal injuries than others.
• Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found the 34 jobs that had the highest rates of fatal injuries in 2016.

Some jobs have a much higher risk of fatal or non-fatal injuries than others.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics documented how many people died on the job in 2016 for the equivalent of every 100,000 people who held that job. Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump told CNBC that he's not happy with the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, challenging central-bank independence and sending the US dollar lower.
• Former Obama economic adviser Larry Summers says the comments are "one more step in what seems like a presidential strategy of turning the United States into a banana republic."

It's almost surprising that it took this long, but President Donald Trump has finally done it. As critics worried, his... Читать дальше...

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• A college degree may lead to a lucrative career, but the cost of tuition is putting some people so far in debt that a even decent job can't fully lift the burden.
• Companies big and small — including IBM and fitness startup Peloton — offer student loan repayment benefits to employees.
• Research shows employee financial stability is linked to overall well-being and work performance, and workers overwhelmingly prefer companies who offer help with student debt... Читать дальше...

• Student loans can leave young people in thousands of dollars worth of debt, with the average borrower graduating with over $37,000 to pay back.
• Despite the costs, student loans are a worthwhile investment if having that education will lead to a good career and income down the road.
• I took out student loans, and it was the best decision I made — here's why.

Every time I read about the soul-crushing debt of student loans, I feel a small twinge in the back of my neck. Читать дальше...

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Disney's Hollywood dominance will soon expand, and with it, Marvel's reign over the superhero genre.

Comcast announced that it was backing out of its bid for Fox assets on Thursday, leaving the door wide open for Disney to finally acquire the Fox film studio and other assets for $71.3 billion.

There are a lot of questions that arise from this merger, notably how it will affect the Hollywood and box-office landscapes. But it also means big things for the Disney-owned Marvel Cinematic Universe... Читать дальше...

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Stocks fell Thursday after weaker-than-expected earnings and as trade tensions escalated on multiple fronts. Treasury yields and the dollar slipped after President Donald Trump criticized Fed policy. 

Here is the scoreboard:See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• National parks in the US tend to represent the very best nature has to offer, but over the past century, pollution has infiltrated pristine park environments. 
• In 2015, a national advocacy group released a report giving many popular parks poor grades for unhealthy air, haze, and impacts from climate change.
• To look further into the issue, researchers analyzed levels of ozone and their impact on visits to 33 national parks from 1990 to 2014. 
• The study found that... Читать дальше...

• The Senate on Thursday voted unanimously (98-0) in favor of a resolution expressing Congress's opposition to the US government allowing Russia to question US officials. 
• It came after Trump signaled he might be open allowing Russia to interrogate nearly a dozen Americans, including former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul.
• The resolution passed Thursday was proposed by Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, as well as Bob Menendez, Dick Durbin, and Brian Schatz. Читать дальше...

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• Merck said Thursday that it would lower the price of some of its medications including its hepatitis C drug Zepatier by 60%. 
• The decision comes a little over a week after President Donald J. Trump singled out rival Pfizer over its price increases. The move prompted Pfizer to defer its increases until the end of the year and Novartis to commit to not increasing prices for the rest of the year. 
• Merck also said it won't increase the net price of its medications by more than the rate of inflation. Читать дальше...

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This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here.

Despite having one of the largest fintech industries in the world, the US is noticeably behind other regions when it comes to one factor crucial to the future growth of this burgeoning sector — regulation. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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The Russian Ministry of Defense released on Thursday videos of five new weapon systems, which Russian President Vladimir Putin bragged would render make US missile defenses "ineffective" in a March address. 

The new weapons included a new intercontinental ballistic missile, a global cruise missile, a nuclear torpedo, a hypersonic plane-launched and nuclear-capable missile, and a laser. 

"They kept ignoring us," Putin said about... Читать дальше...

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Sexual chemistry is pure, unscientific fun — kind of like astrology. You can't pick who you're attracted to, just like you can't really explain why you keep reading your horoscope even when it consistently has nothing to do with your life.

These two metaphysical phenomena — sexual chemistry and astrology — go together like Leos and the spotlight. 

Just keep in mind that even astrologically speaking, a lot more goes into sexual chemistry than your sun signs. Читать дальше...

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• You can master money in your 20s. 
• CFP Levi Sanchez shares six ways young people can get their money in order and set the rest of their lives up for financial success.
• First, build a balance sheet, cash flow statement, and set up an emergency fund. 
• You should also prioritize your goals, automate your payments, and don't be afraid to take risks.

Achieving financial success usually isn't easy, but there are steps... Читать дальше...

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• Travel from continent to continent generally requires more time and money than a domestic vacation.
• However, if you plan your own layovers, take advantage of the International Date Line, and fly on small local airlines, multi-country trips can be more accessible than you think.
• Here are eight things you need to know if you're planning a multi-country travel itinerary with limited funds and time off.

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Microsoft reported earnings after the bell on Thursday. After an initial dip, shares in the tech titan were up less than half a percentage point in after-hours trading following the release of the report.

Here's what Microsoft reported:See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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