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The voice app ecosystem is booming. In the US, the number of Alexa skills alone surpassed 25,000 in January 2018, up from just 7,000 the previous January, in categories ranging from music streaming services, to games, to connected home tools.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Tech companies and auto companies are all racing to be the first to roll out self-driving cars onto the road.

The stakes are high for everyone involved. The self-driving revolution and the prevalence of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft threatens to reduce individual car ownership, which would eat into a sizable piece of automakers' core business.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni and Italian rapper Fedez married Saturday in Italy.
• Their wedding was stunning.
• The social media influencers threw an extravagant celebration.
• The photos are marvelous. 

There's nothing quite like the wedding of a social media influencer.

On Saturday, 31-year-old fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni, also known as The Blonde Salad, married 28-year-old Italian rapper Fedez, born Federico Leonardo Lucia... Читать дальше...

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• A yacht costs a lot more than the price its owner bought it for.
• There are additional expenses, like yacht crew, dockage, fuel, and maintenance, that many people don't think about.
• Even many yacht crew wouldn't own a superyacht if they could afford it because they're so much money and work.

If there's one thing I took away from spending three years writing for the yachting industry and attending the Monaco Yacht Show, it's that... Читать дальше...

Russia is getting ready for its biggest war games since the Cold War — a potential sign they're worried about NATO

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Artificial intelligence (AI), often used as an umbrella term to describe types of technology that can simulate human intelligence, is one of today’s hottest topics across a number of business sectors. AI techniques teach computers to parse data in a contextual manner to provide requested information... Читать дальше...

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• A Gallup/Knight Foundation survey found that Americans think most of the news they consume is inaccurate and biased.
• Republicans said they thought only Fox News and The Wall Street Journal were unbiased, while Democrats felt that way about most mainstream outlets.
• Overall, survey respondents said PBS News and The Associated Press were the least biased outlets. 

Americans believe that 62% of the news they consume on TV, in newspapers... Читать дальше...

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• Most Americans won't go to work on Labor Day — instead, many will attend parades, parties, picnics, cookouts, and shopping sprees. 
• Labor Day began in the late 19th century out of respect for American workers and trade unions. 
• The first Labor Day was held on September 5, 1882 in New York City, with a street parade in Union Square.
• Oregon became the first state to make it an official holiday in 1887.

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• Former Secretary of State John Kerry said President Donald Trump's decisions and rhetoric are often not based on fact or advice.
• In an interview with CBS' "Face the Nation" that aired Sunday, Kerry rebuked Trump's characterization of the Iran nuclear agreement as the "worst ever."
• The two sparred in May when it was reported Kerry was quietly meeting with foreign leaders to save the deal, and Trump issued angry public responses before scrapping the deal anyway. Читать дальше...

Hype around artificial intelligence has never been higher — and one industry where it has a chance to make a major impact on profits is retail.

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• "A Star is Born," starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
• Critics say it's a moving musical drama that hits the right notes, with excellent performances from both stars.

"A Star is Born" premiered at the Venice Film Festival this weekend ahead of its October 5 US release date. According to critics, it's a solid musical drama with transfixing performances Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, who is a "revelation."See... Читать дальше...

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Banks are going to new lengths to attract and retain customers with mobile features. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Square bolsters its Square Reader — and might start accepting cryptos
• Xoom is... Читать дальше...

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• The Wall Street Journal collected data from 445 prominent universities to track where alums move after graduation.
• Business Insider looked at where Ivy League graduates move after earning their degrees and for the most part, they all move to the same places.
• New York City was the No. 1 destination for graduates of all but two Ivy League schools.

What you study in college may not always determine what career you have, but... Читать дальше...

• President Donald Trump is being criticized for golfing during the late Sen. John McCain's funeral on Saturday.
• Trump was reportedly asked not to attend the service. He spent the day at one of his golf courses in Sterling, Virginia, instead.
• Trump has spent 196 days at Trump properties and 153 days at golf properties, according to NBC.
• Trump once said that, as president, he was "not going to have time to go play golf," but has spent more time doing so than his predecessors. 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.

But what is Bitcoin all about?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Google just launched a text-to-speech feature for its emerging markets search app — and it uses AI to read aloud in up to 28 languages
• Best Buy's online growth on yearlong slide
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There's a lot to love about Apple's computers. 

Primarily, macOS is the main draw. It's a sleek, clean, and simple-yet-complex operating system that gets a lot right compared to the more complicated Windows 10.

Yet, while they exude a sense of perfection, Apple's computers aren't always the best choice. There are several questionable aspects about MacBook laptops and Mac desktops. At least for me, Apple's computers are actually shifting the spotlight toward Windows computers because... Читать дальше...

The US Air Force is spending big to upgrade bases near Russia and testing out a 'base in a box' to make it easier

• The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) has the highest rate of death of all aesthetic procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 
• The procedure takes fat from areas of the body where it's not wanted and transplants it into the glutes to enlarge them.
• In a recent high-profile case, a Miami patient died while getting a BBL and the doctor who performed the operation was banned from liposuction and fat transfer surgeries. 
• Despite the risks, the procedure... Читать дальше...

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A parliamentary commission in Poland reported Friday that the country lost more than 5 million citizens and over $54 billion dollars (46.6 billion euros) worth of assets under its Nazi German occupation during World War II.

The commission announced the numbers as part of the current Polish government's declared intent to seek damages from Germany. It said the figures were preliminary estimates.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Fintech broke onto the scene as a disruptive force following the 2008 crisis, but the industry's influence on the broader financial services system is changing. 

The fintech industry no longer stands clearly apart from financial services proper, and is increasingly growing embedded in mainstream finance. Читать дальше...

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• A recent study found that the memories people have of PE class from their childhood impacts their attitude towards fitness as an adult. 
• In other words, if you had strong memories of thinking up flimsy excuses to avoid gym class, it explains why you may avoid the gym now as an adult.
• A way to combat this is to make exercise a personally enjoyable activity, you teach your brain that it’s something to look forward to each week.

For some of us... Читать дальше...

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• Democrats hit back over the weekend against a White House decision to withhold more than 100,000 pages of records from Judge Brett Kavanaugh's time as a lawyer from the Senate days ahead of his confirmation hearing.
• The records detail Kavanaugh's time serving under former President George W. Bush, whose lawyers issued the decision to the White House, citing "constitutional privilege."
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted Saturday... Читать дальше...