Новости за 24.07.2018

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• A blood moon — and the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century — will occur on the night of July 27 and the morning of July 28.
• The total eclipse is set to last for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
• The eclipse will only be visible in the Eastern Hemisphere.

July is shaping up to be an excellent month for astronomy fans.

On the night of July 27 and the early morning hours of July 28, sky-watchers in the Eastern Hemisphere will... Читать дальше...

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• An Indian restaurant in NYC serves artisanal ice cream and cones infused with flowers and spices
• An LA restaurant created "unicorn" steamed buns
• This knife is made out of gelatin

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• Watch these fried dough balls get stuffed and smothered with chocolate
• 7 tattoos that go deeper than the surface
• This pan has a strainer attached to it—here's why it's the only pan you'll need in your kitchen

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• Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday laughed and briefly joined in as high school students chanted "lock her up" at a conservative group's high school leadership summit.
• This chant was frequently heard on the campaign trail in 2016, especially at rallies for President Donald Trump, and is directed at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in relation to the investigation over her use of a private email server. 
• The FBI ultimately concluded... Читать дальше...

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• This pan has a strainer attached to it—here's why it's the only pan you'll need in your kitchen
• There's an electronic spatula that will scrape all the gunk from your pores
• See how soondae, or Korean blood sausage, is made

Pondicheri creates homemade ice cream infused with Indian flavors. Their whimsical cones are flavored with turmeric and spices like pink peppercorns and edible flowers. Some of their flavors include avocado moringa with crushed pistachios and cookie dough flavor with crushed chocolate chili cookies.

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• Feeling the heat this summer?
• Alton Lane tailors CEO and co-founder Colin Hunter has some advice for you.
• Always get your suits "half-lined," Hunter says, they'll keep you much cooler.
• Scroll down to see the difference between full-lined and half-lined blazers.
• If you can afford it, a navy linen blazer is a versatile addition to any wardrobe.

There's almost nothing worse than putting on a full suit when the sun is blazing and temperatures are soaring. Читать дальше...

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• Massive wildfires engulfed many towns in the surrounding region outside Athens.
• Twenty-six bodies were found in the yard of a villa in Mati.
• At least 74 people have died.
• The youngest victim is believed to be a six-month-old baby who died of smoke inhalation.
• It is Greece's worst wildfire in more than 10 years.
• The prime minister has declared three days of national mourning for the victims.
• Authorities are scrambling to limit the damage. Читать дальше...

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• Skytrax released its annual ranking for airlines with the best first-class experience.
• Top ranking airlines in 2018 include Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air France.
  

Flying first class is the ultimate indulgence when it comes to air travel. Just stepping on a plane and taking a peek through the curtains at those elite seats is an experience in both envy and admiration. But there is also something fun and exciting about fawning over first class. Читать дальше...

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• Tom Hardy took a big risk when he wore all white to Comic-Con last week.
• The monochrome look is one of the most dangerous menswear trends in the book — but he pulled it off.
• By mixing up textures and patterns, Hardy stopped the outfit from looking too much like a matching tracksuit.

It really takes a lot to pull off an all-white outfit.

Get it wrong, and you can end up looking like budget, noughties-era Justin... Читать дальше...

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US-Präsident Donald Trump hat den Europäern kurz vor seinem mit Spannung erwarteten Treffen mit EU-Kommissionschef Jean-Claude Juncker mit weiteren Einfuhrzöllen gedroht. „Zölle sind das Größte“, twitterte er am Dienstag. Andere Länder hätten die Wahl. Sie könnten eine faire Vereinbarung mit den USA abschließen oder müssten mit den Abgaben leben. „So einfach ist das“, schließlich werde das Sparschwein der Vereinigten Staaten geplündert. Trump stört sich an den riesigen Defiziten seines Landes im Handel - unter anderem mit China und Europa. Читать дальше...

Die britische Großbank Barclays muss wohl doch noch mit Strafzahlungen im Zusammenhang mit einer milliardenschweren Kapitalspritze aus Katar rechnen. Die britische Strafverfolgungsbehörde Serious Fraud Office (SFO) beantragte beim Obersten Gerichtshof des Landes, die Strafen wieder einzufordern, nachdem diese erst im Mai von einem untergeordneten Londoner Gericht ausgesetzt worden waren. Barclays selbst zeigte sich nicht überrascht, das Vorgehen der Behörde sei wie erwartet, teilte die Bank am Dienstag in London mit. Читать дальше...

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• Mars will be at its closest point to our planet in 15 years throughout July, making for some prime nighttime viewing.
• That's because of a phenomenon called perihelic opposition, in which Earth's and Mars' orbits align, bringing the two planets closer together. 
• Perihelic opposition only occurs once every 15 to 17 years, so get out there and find the red planet in the sky. 

Mars will look brighter in the... Читать дальше...

• A blood moon — and the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century — will occur on the night of July 27 and the morning of July 28.
• The total eclipse is set to last for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
• The eclipse will only be visible in the Eastern Hemisphere.

July is shaping up to be an excellent month for astronomy fans.

• Mila Kunis dated Macaulay Culkin for eight years.
• She told Dax Shepard on an episode of the podcast "Armchair Expert" that it was a "horrible breakup."
• The "Spy Who Dumped Me" actress blamed herself for their bad end. 

Mila Kunis blames herself for her bad breakup with Macaulay Culkin.

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When it comes to traveling somewhere new, you likely look forward to encountering a new language, eating a variety of new foods, and experiencing a completely different environment than what you're used to. One of the things that seem to vary the most are the restrooms.

Restrooms, as US citizens know them, aren’t the norm around the world. Even the very act of sitting on the porcelain throne is not always the norm — 15% of world’s population practice open defecation... Читать дальше...

Bedbugs got their name for a reason: They tend to live on or very close to beds. 

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• Vans' sales are soaring. 
• In just over a decade, Vans has grown from a mostly local Southern California brand to a global powerhouse.
• Global President Doug Palladini said in a 2017 interview with Business Insider that the brand's success is partly due to the emotional connection that young fans have with it. 

Southern California culture has gone global with an assist from Vans. 

The brand, which is rooted in 1960s SoCal skate culture... Читать дальше...

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Credit card processors are mostly responsible for data transmission and security when you use your card at a store or online to make a purchase.

There are two types of processors in the payment-card system. Front-end processors route transactions from merchants to the cardholder's bank to gain authorization; that is, they make sure a customer has enough available credit or funds to make a purchase. Back-end processors are responsible for a fund's settlement, which... Читать дальше...

A friend of mine recently sent me a screenshot of an acquaintance’s most recent Instagram post. It was a selfie of the woman and her husband on vacation with an over-the-top, super-gushy caption — something to the effect of, "Can’t believe I get to spend every vacation for the rest of my life with this guy!"

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• Mexico's Jalisco region is home to many distilleries that create some of the world's best tequila. 
• Tequila sales in the US have increased significantly in the last 15 years, so author Bob Carden went down to visit Mexico to learn more about the liquor.
• It's made from the agave plant, which is harvested after about seven years of growth, cut down, and milled. The juices are then fermented with yeast. 
• Three common types of tequila are blanco, reposado, and anejo. Читать дальше...

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• Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine called the kidnapping and robbery that left him hospitalized on Sunday an "inside job" in an interview on Monday.
• The 22-year-old rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, confirmed reports that he gave up an estimated $750,000 in jewelry in the robbery in Brooklyn on Sunday.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine called the kidnapping and robbery that left him hospitalized on Sunday an "inside job" in an interview with DJ Akademiks on Monday. Читать дальше...

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• Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent's running feud has taken a bitter turn.
• 50 Cent claimed Mayweather can't afford some of the extravagant purchases he has made recently — something the former fighter took great umbrage to.
• Mayweather then took to Instagram, called 50 Cent a "herpes-infested rat" and encouraged his social media followers to mercilessly troll the rapper.
• The nine trolls with the most offensive posts will be rewarded with $1,000, apparently. Читать дальше...