Новости за 14.10.2018

• Hillary Clinton was asked about the Monica Lewinsky scandal during an interview that aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on October 14. 
• The former first lady and US Secretary of State said she did not think Bill Clinton's affair with Lewinsky was an abuse of power. 
• Asked if Bill Clinton should have resigned in the wake of the scandal, she said, "absolutely not." 

Hillary Clinton said on CBS that her husband, former President Bill Clinton, should "absolutely not"... Читать дальше...

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• Thailand is one of the most desired destination among tourists.
• But issues of safety, refugees, and human trafficking remain grave concerns in the country.
• Nonetheless, the trip is still worth it — as long as you exercise caution.

When it comes to dream destinations, Thailand is way up there on the list for most travelers — and with good reason. It's flanked by some of the world's most stunning beaches, has miles of untouched jungle... Читать дальше...

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• As Trump looks into making a space force the sixth branch of the military, and private companies race to create commercial flights into space, it's clear that space is a major frontier for international competition.
•  The creation of a space force is one of the first signs of space weaponization.
• A space war could take two main forms: direct physical attacks or cyber sabotage, says American astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, in his new book, cowritten with Avis Lang. Читать дальше...

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The healthcare industry is facing disruption due to accelerating technological innovation and growing demand for improved delivery of healthcare and lower costs. Tech startups are leading the way by seizing opportunities in the areas of the industry that are most vulnerable to disruption, including genomics, pharmaceuticals, administration, clinical operations, and insurance.

Venture funds and businesses are taking notice of these startups' potential. Читать дальше...

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Many of us can attest to the experience of strolling down a skincare aisle trying to resist the temptation of products that promise soft, even skin, plump lips, and an all-around dewy glow. The pretty packaging and creative descriptions call your name, until you're standing at the register ready to dole out half of your last paycheck on a gold-infused eye cream that promises you will "literally" wake up sparkling. 

If you're trying to save space, money, or move away from unnatural... Читать дальше...

Nach dem Abitur folgt stets die bange Zeit des Abwartens auf die Ergebnisse der Prüfungen. 

Wer eine bestimmte Disziplin perfektionieren will, der sollte von den Besten kopieren — und einer der Besten auf dem Gebiet der Tarnung ist definitiv der Oktopus.

Wer an karibischen Stränden gerne Urlaub macht und auf einem Strandspaziergang kleine apfelartige Früchte findet, sollte diese lieber nicht essen. Denn eventuell sind das die Früchte des wohl giftigsten Baumes der Welt. Obwohl die Hauptgefahr in der Frucht liegt, kann schon das bloße Berühren der Baumrinde zu schweren Verbrennungen führen, so das Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Bret Taylor ist Unternehmer und Programmierer — und war bis 2012 Technik-Chef bei Facebook. Dort betreute er vor allem die mobile Plattform und schaffte es, mit der App ein großes Nutzerwachstum zu erzielen. Mittlerweile ist Taylor Chef seines eigenen Unternehmens, des Cloud-Dienstes Quip, bei dem mehrere Personen gemeinsam Dokumente bearbeiten und gleichzeitig miteinander chatten können.

Es gibt Zeiten, da versteht die CSU die Welt nicht mehr und die Welt die CSU auch nicht. Jetzt ist wieder so eine Zeit.

Die Deutsche Bahn will Pendlern und Geschäftsreisenden vom nächsten Jahr an in ausgewählten Bahnhöfen Büroarbeitsplätze anbieten. Ein Pilotprojekt mit einem „Coworking-Popup“ am Berliner Hauptbahnhof sei erfolgreich verlaufen, sagte eine Bahnsprecherin am Samstag auf Anfrage. Sie bestätigte einen entsprechenden Bericht im Nachrichtenmagazin „Der Spiegel“. Gegen Geld sollen auch Kunden ohne Fahrkarte Zugang erhalten.

Über Fehler wird längst nicht in jedem Unternehmen konstruktiv geredet. Einer Umfrage der Unternehmensberatung Ernst & Young (EY) zufolge sehen zwar 66 Prozent der Führungskräfte bei ihrem Arbeitgeber eine offene Diskussionskultur zwischen Mitarbeitern und Vorgesetzten, aber nur 42 Prozent der Mitarbeiter.

Pünktlichkeit, Ordnung, Fleiß und Unfreundlichkeit — über die Deutschen gibt es allerhand Klischees. Das Problem bei Klischees ist: Sie enthalten meistens ein Fünkchen Wahrheit. 

• After a shaky start, wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers have gained traction in healthcare, with US consumer use jumping from 9% in 2014 to 33% in 2018.
• More than 80% of consumers are willing to wear tech that measures health data — and penetration should continue to climb.
• The maturation of the wearable market will put more wearables in the hands of consumers and US businesses.

The US healthcare industry as it exists today is not sustainable. Читать дальше...

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Telehealth — the use of mobile technology to deliver health-related services, such as remote doctor consultations and patient monitoring — is enabling healthcare providers and payers to address the US healthcare industry’s growing list of problems.See the rest of the story... Читать дальше...

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Digital disruption is affecting every aspect of the fintech industry.

Over the past five years, fintech has established itself as a fundamental part of the global financial services ecosystem.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• How fintechs are targeting small- and medium-sized businesses and pushing incumbents to fight back
• Fintech could be bigger than ATMs, PayPal, and Bitcoin combined
• How fintechs are upending... Читать дальше...

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Over the past five years, the world has seen a seemingly unending series of high-profile data breaches, defined as incidents in which unauthorized parties access and retrieve sensitive, secure, or private data.

Major incidents, like the 2013 Yahoo breach, which impacted all 3 million of the tech giant’s customers... Читать дальше...

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The smartphone is an essential part of our everyday lives.

But as with all technology, things change. So the question becomes: What will be the next smartphone?See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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• Facebook's new smart speaker displays focus on video calling
• The FCA's fintech sandbox is already delivering value
• Google's Home Hub defines its take on the smart home

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The media landscape is almost shifting more quickly than consumers can keep up.

But certain trends have emerged that will carry the media industry into the future.

For the past eight years, IGNITION, Business Insider’s flagship conference, has collected the best minds in media and technology to share what they see as the future. Through unscripted interviews, cutting-edge demos, and insights from industry pioneers, attendees learn what key trends to be aware of and what... Читать дальше...

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• Freed American pastor Andrew Brunson has arrived back in the United States and prayed with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Saturday.
• He prayed that God would provide Trump "supernatural wisdom to accomplish all the plans you have for this country and for him."
• Brunson had been confined in Turkey for nearly two years and faced up to 35 years in jail.
• He was accused of committing crimes on behalf of Kurdish militants... Читать дальше...

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European and North American countries with advanced economies often serve as bellwethers for the payments industry when it comes to introducing new and disruptive technologies.

However, some of the greatest examples of digital payments disruption can be found in developing nations. In some cases... Читать дальше...

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Blockchain isn't just for bankers anymore. Most of the buzz around the distributed ledger has focused on its uses in finance, where it originated. But one of the most promising blockchain trends is its growing disruptive presence in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Companies are... Читать дальше...