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• A new study has found that actors of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent only make up 1% of series regular actors on television.
• The study also reports that 90% of the TV shows that do have MENA actors only have one, which the authors say "increases the potential for tokenization."
• Most characters (78%) are trained terrorists/agents/soldiers or tyrants, the study found, "exacerbating the stereotype MENA as threats."

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Passagiere des Billigfliegers Ryanair müssen sich wieder auf Streiks einrichten. Die Vereinigung Cockpit hat die rund 400 in Deutschland stationierten Kapitäne und Co-Piloten für diesen Mittwoch (12. September, 03.01 Uhr) zu einem erneuten 24-Stunden-Streik aufgerufen. Wie beim ersten Arbeitskampf Mitte August geht es erneut um die Gehälter und Arbeitsbedingungen der bislang ohne Tarifvertrag fliegenden Piloten des größten Billigfliegers in Europa. Parallel rief die Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft... Читать дальше...

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Most people don't like to talk about masturbation. But it's something that, statistically, many of these same people do.

According to a 2016 study from sex toy company Tenga, 95% of men and 81% of women have masturbated in their lifetime.

If you are among these people, you may be pleased to learn that masturbating doesn't just feel good — it's actually pretty good for you, too. Here, Jessa Zimmerman, a certified sex therapist and author of "Sex Without Stress," explains... Читать дальше...

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• An elementary school in Queensland, Australia, plans to charge parents who drop off their kids too early in the morning.
• The Burrowes State School announced it will make parents, who bring their children to school before 8:30 a.m., pay $2.60 per child. Classes start at 8:50 a.m.
• The school has received support from parents who think it’s a still a good deal and cheaper than other daycare options.  

The Burrowes State School was tired... Читать дальше...

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• Apple slides as trade war tensions overshadow the company's new product unveiling on Wednesday.
• President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to hit China with duties on another $267 billion worth of goods.
• Apple warned that the proposed tariffs could result in a price raise for Apple Watch and AirPods.
• Watch Apple trade in real-time here.

Shares of Apple slid Monday as mounting trade war tensions overshadowed the company's upcoming product launches. Читать дальше...

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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle — and sometimes even the queen — may get most of the attention when it comes to royal family fashion, but Prince Harry is no slouch when it comes to style. 

Born in September 1984, Harry really started to reach his style stride as an adult. From casual sports gear to the well-tailored suits he's since become known for, Harry's clothes typically blend his casual personal style with some royal elegance.

Recently... Читать дальше...

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• In what has been a pressure-filled year for Tesla, the company's third-quarter performance might be its most important test in 2018. 
• On Friday, CEO Elon Musk said in an email to employees that was posted on Tesla's website that the third quarter will be the "most amazing quarter in our history."
• One former and two current Tesla employees shared diverging opinions to Business Insider on whether the company will fulfill Musk's lofty vision for the quarter. Читать дальше...

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Weighed down by a sluggish global economy, turbulent capital markets, and heavier regulation after the 2008 financial crisis, many big banks have scrimped on innovation.

In doing so, they've failed to keep up with customers' embrace of and demand for all things digital and mobile. That's opened... Читать дальше...

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• Amazon's reputation is sliding among members of the general public, especially when it comes to issues of citizenship and its treatment of workers. 
• In a clear reference to Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill called the Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies (BEZOS) Act last week. 
• The bad press mirrors what Walmart went through years ago, before it endeavored to fix its reputation in the 2000s.

HBO

• "The Bling Ring" author Nancy Jo Sales debuts her first documentary, “Swiped: Hooking Up in the Digital Age,” on HBO at 10 p.m. Monday.
• The doc paints a bleak picture of modern dating, and captures remarkably candid interviews with 20-something men and women on their experiences, as well as experts and dating-app execs.
• "Swiped" bloomed from reporting Sales did for a 2015 Vanity Fair article, which provoked the rage of Tinder and spurred a public debate about dating apps. Читать дальше...

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• Russian troops, together with Chinese and Mongolian forces, will participate in the largest Russian military exercise in decades.
• The drills will include hundreds of thousands of troops, as well as thousands of pieces of military hardware, including ships, aircraft, and tanks.

Russia’s biggest military exercise in nearly four decades will get under way on Tuesday in a five-day show of its power in the Far East.

President Vladimir Putin is expected... Читать дальше...

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• Money advice from those you trust can steer you in the right direction of reaching your short- and long-term goals.
• Some of the best money advice you can receive may come from an expert or someone who has successfully reached an important financial milestone.
• Here, 10 people share the best money advice they have ever received, like understanding needs versus wants and living on less than you make.

Your relationship with money takes a lifetime of maintenance. Читать дальше...

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• John Legend became one of 15 people — the first black man and the youngest — to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) in competitive categories on Sunday.
• Legend took just 12 years to win all four awards, from his Grammy wins in 2006 to his Emmy win this year for producing "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert."
• Only one other person has reached EGOT status in less time.
• We created a graphic to show how long it took every EGOT winner to achieve the status. Читать дальше...

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• Judge Brett Kavanaugh sat through several days of hearings last week, during which senators on the Judiciary Committee probed his record and positions to determine his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court.
• The hearings were routinely interrupted by protesters each day, while Democrats and Republicans on the committee fought with each other about procedure and transparency.
• Kavanaugh did answer a lot of questions in a number of key areas... Читать дальше...

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• Urban Decay released its new Elements eyeshadow palette.
• It includes 19 shades that are inspired by zodiac signs and the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water.
• The palette has a mix of matte and glittery shades of various colors.
• You can purchase it on Urban Decay's website for $52.

You know it’s officially fall when brands start unveiling their holiday-themed products and beauty junkies will no doubt be getting excited about... Читать дальше...

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• The International Tennis Federation backed umpire Carlos Ramos after giving Serena Williams three code violations in a controversial scene at the U.S. Open final.
• Williams argued the violations were sexist; she was backed by the WTA and USTA.
• The ITF said in its statement that Ramos' decisions followed the rules and that he acted with "professionalism and integrity."

The International Tennis Federation on Monday released a statement backing umpire Carlos... Читать дальше...

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Months ahead of November's midterm elections, 2018 is set to be a landmark year for women in politics as a record number of female candidates are running, and winning, in offices across the US government.

Women have had a long history making their mark in the political spotlight, with or without a formal position, as one half of political power couples that have left lasting impressions on the world.

Take a look at some of history's most iconic... Читать дальше...

• Apple could shift from the Lightning port to USB-C for its upcoming iPad Pro, according to Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo, who has reliably predicted Apple hardware in the past.
• It would be a significant change for Apple's iPad Pro lineup, potentially giving it much better compatibility with external hardware and accessories. 
• It could even make the iPad Pro a more tempting device as a laptop replacement. 

A new and upcoming iPad Pro could come with a USB-C port... Читать дальше...

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• Walmart, Target, and Costco employees — as well as workers at all retail stores — sometimes come up against pretty difficult customers.
• Business Insider spoke with a number of retail workers about some memorable and negative experiences they've had on the job.
• Their stories just go to show that it's always a good idea to be courteous while shopping.

Walmart, Target, and Costco employees have seen some pretty gnarly things on the job. Читать дальше...

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• Naomi Osaka, 20, beat her idol Serena Williams, 36, to win the US Open Championship on Saturday.
• On Monday, the newly crowned champion appeared on the "Today" show to discuss the highly contentious final.
• The chair umpire took a game away from Williams in the second set when she got into an argument with him over previous penalties.
• The trophy ceremony was drowned out by a chorus of boos, causing Osaka to cry and tell the crowd, "I'm sorry it had to... Читать дальше...