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Recent discoveries have revealed that much of the traditional understanding of the human origin story is wrong.

Until the past few years, most anthropologists and archaeologists believed that the first members of our species — Homo sapiens — evolved in East Africa approximately 200,000 years ago.

As that story goes, humanity mostly remained in Africa for the next 140,000 years, then ventured forth as part of a major wave known as the "Out of Africa" migration approximately 60,000 years ago. Читать дальше...

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• Frontier Airlines is having a flash sale on flights between August 18 and October 3 from select cities.
• One-way tickets from several routes — like Austin to New Orleans and Indianapolis to Philadelphia — start at $20.
• Book your flights now before the deal ends.

If you haven't yet made Labor Day plans, it’s not too late to score a cheap flight to visit friends and family or escape to popular destinations across the U.S.

Frontier Airlines... Читать дальше...

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• Christian Hackenberg, the New York Jets' 2016 second-round draft pick, reportedly threw interceptions in his first two practice throws with the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Hackenberg signed with the Eagles this week after the Raiders cut him following a trade from the Jets.
• Hackenberg is yet to take a regular season snap in the NFL.

Christian Hackenberg's second chance in the NFL reportedly did not get off to a good start.

Hackenberg ... Читать дальше...

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• A 6-year-old named Caitlin impressed the internet by secretly buying $350 worth of toys on Amazon. 
• Caitlin used one-click ordering to get several boxes of toys and games delivered to her house, according to Buzzfeed News.
• "I was so surprised that a 6-year-old knew how to do one-click, next-day shipping," Caitlin's cousin told Buzzfeed.
• People on social media were blown away by her resourcefulness, with one Twitter user saying, "this kid... Читать дальше...

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• Spotify jobs aren't static, according to CEO Daniel Ek.
• He told Fast Company that he views jobs as "tours of duty," just like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman.
• At Spotify, while your title might stay the same, the actual work you're doing will almost certainly change over time.

In a recent interview with Fast Company, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said he thought of jobs as "missions," rather than static roles.

"You have a number of years when you perform a job... Читать дальше...

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Bitcoin is everywhere.

The cryptocurrency is seemingly in the news every day as investors and businesses try to understand the future of this digital finance.

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• Samsung just announced a $2 billion investment to ramp up its AI and 5G segments
• IBM and Maersk's blockchain tool is moving out of beta
• Walmart is revamping returns for third-party orders

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• Spotify jobs aren't static, according to CEO Daniel Ek.
• He told Fast Company that he views jobs as "tours of duty," just like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman.
• At Spotify, while your title might stay the same, the actual work you're doing will almost certainly change over time.

In a recent interview with Fast Company, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said he thought of jobs as "missions," rather than static roles.

"You have a number of years when you perform a job... Читать дальше...

• Some San Francisco streets are so covered in human feces, the city is launching a "Poop Patrol" to clean the mess.
• The Poop Patrol will ride around the Tenderloin neighborhood in a vehicle equipped with a steam cleaner.
• San Francisco's poop problem is a symptom of the housing crisis that has forced thousands to live on the streets.

In San Francisco, people call the city's telephone hotline about 65 times a day to report piles of human feces on streets and... Читать дальше...

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• On Monday, Roger Stone shared a digitally altered photo on Instagram that portrayed himself, Donald Trump, and other White House staff members wearing swastikas.
• The photo was originally created as a critique of the current administration, as well as Trump’s new "Space Force" program, and included the line "in space no one can hear you lie."
• Stone, however, shared the image with the caption, "I love this — proud to be in this crew — but the... Читать дальше...

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• The financial world is fixated on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's go-private deal for the company.
• But Tesla remains a public company — and all the business issues it was dealing with before the go-private plan was announced continue to be in play.
• Tesla is still aiming to post a profit in the second half of 2018.

Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired off the tweet heard 'round the financial world, revealing that he was considering taking Tesla private. Читать дальше...

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• Liz Gendreau, the Chief Mom Officer, is a 38-year-old MBA who works as an IT program manager at a large company, making a six-figure salary. Her husband, Todd, stays at home with their three boys, ages 14, 10, and 3.
• She's been the primary breadwinner since shortly after they were married, over 16 years ago.
• She's spent over a year interviewing dozens of other successful women in her "Breadwinning, Six-Figure, Millionaire Women" series.
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• Liz Gendreau, the Chief Mom Officer, is a 38-year-old MBA who works as an IT program manager at a large company making a six-figure salary. Her husband, Todd, stays at home with their three boys, ages 14, 10, and 3.
• She's been the primary breadwinner since shortly after they were married, over 16 years ago.
• Personal finance has been one of her hobbies since she was a teenager.
• She says everyone should know how to track their net worth... Читать дальше...

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• Hulu's new horror series, "Castle Rock," was just renewed for a second season.
• It's the closest Hulu has gotten to its own "Stranger Things," as it is heavily inspired by the work of Stephen King and relies on a sense of nostalgia akin to the Netflix hit.
• "Castle Rock" isn't as flashy as "Stranger Things," but with the works of King at its disposal, it doesn't have to be.
• The show has an impressive cast that includes Andre Holland, Scott Glenn, Sissy Spacek, and Terry O'Quinn. Читать дальше...

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• The Money Wizard, who goes by "Sean," is a 28-year-old blogger and financial analyst saving and investing his way toward early retirement.
• Sean grew his net worth by more than $100,000 in two years, and he tracked the progress on his blog.
• He says he's learned a few shocking lessons about money so far, like the fact that real wealth comes from learning how to save (without a budget), and then investing that money into wealth-building assets. Читать дальше...

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• Sean, who goes by "The Money Wizard," is a 28-year-old blogger and financial analyst whose current net worth is $250,000.
• If he stopped saving money today, his worth could grow to $1.6 million to $2.2 million by retirement age, thanks to compound interest.
• He says his strategy isn't complicated. Here's how he did it. 

I recently turned 28, and I've already saved over a quarter of a million dollars.

By itself... Читать дальше...

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• A huge highway bridge collapsed in Genoa, northern Italy, on Tuesday morning.
• At least 25 people have died, officials said, warning that the death toll will rise further.
• Italy's deputy transport minister said 20 vehicles and buildings below the bridge were involved in the disaster.
• Eleven people have been pulled alive from the rubble and transported to a hospital by helicopter, according to the Italian news agency ANSA. Читать дальше...

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• If Netflix was measured like a traditional broadcaster in Canada, it would rival the No. 1 network in the country. Over 50% of English-speaking households subscribe.
• eMarketer expects there will be 13.3 million Netflix viewers in Canada this year. That figure is up 9.6% year over year.
• Now there is an ongoing political debate over how streaming services should be regulated in Canada. 
• Local broadcast and cable companies are rallying... Читать дальше...

• Walmart has made an ambitious effort to get its budget-conscious customers to buy more sustainable products. 
• CEO Lee Scott called employees and suppliers to reduce waste, use more renewable energy, and sell products that "sustained people and the environment."
• But within a few years, the company realized selling sustainability to its customers would be more difficult than expected.
• Although the market for environmental consciousness is growing, it has primarily... Читать дальше...

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• Marie Forleo is a life and business coach, motivational speaker, and host of Marie TV with hundreds of thousands of loyal fans.
• Her mother went through a divorce when Forleo was eight years old, and she encouraged Forleo to always be smart and independent.
• After stints working on Wall Street and in media, Forleo thought back on that advice from her mom and launched her own business.

Marie Forleo has had to face her own hardships... Читать дальше...

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• Tinder's cofounders and executives are suing parent company IAC and Match Group over allegations that the parent company cooked the books to create a lower valuation for the popular dating app.
• IAC and Match allegedly inflated Tinder's expenses and downplayed new features in an effort to create a "false picture" of Tinder's finances.
• This led to a private valuation of $3 billion in 2017, according to the lawsuit.
• The end goal was to save... Читать дальше...

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• Gabrielle Union recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with adenomyosis.
• She said the diagnosis has finally given her answers as to why she has struggled to become pregnant.
• Adenomyosis is a form of endometriosis, a condition that affects the uterus, and often results in infertility.
• It's fairly common but can often go undiagnosed.

Gabrielle Union and her husband, NBA player Dwayne Wade, have... Читать дальше...

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• Sales at Kate Spade "exceeded" expectations during the most recent quarter, parent company Tapestry reported Tuesday.  
• Analysts are crediting the boost to a wave of nostalgic purchases made in the wake of the late designer's death. 
• Spade had not been part of her namesake handbag label for more than a decade.

The news of Kate Spade's death in June rocked the fashion world and sent fans into mourning. Some posted tributes... Читать дальше...

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