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Samboja, an orangutan at a Dutch zoo needs a mate. But rather than just finding one for her, scientists at the zoo have decided to do something a little unconventional: they’re going to let her use Tinder, or rather, an orangutan version of the app they’ve built especially for her. Scientists at the zoo want

(AP) — Thor Industries Inc. has announced plans to expand its northern Indiana operations of recreation vehicle manufacturer Jayco and create more than 300 new jobs. The announcement late Monday afternoon says the expansion of more than 400,000 square feet in Middlebury is due to the growing demand for Jayco's travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and motorhomes.

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest from writer-director Edgar Wright and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the Muppets are among the films headed to the 24th South by Southwest film festival. Other entries include Joe Swanberg's "Win it All," starring Jake Johnson as a Chicago gambler; the George Lazenby documentary "Becoming Bond"; Judd Apatow's music documentary "May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers"; and Netflix's "Most Hated Woman in America," starring Melissa Leo as atheist activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair.

State troopers arrested three people after a jewelry courier was beaten and robbed of almost $500,000 in jewelry at a SeaTac hotel Monday night.

MADRID (AP) — Spanish police have arrested three people over a data breach linked to a series of dramatic intrusions at European spy software companies — feeding speculation that the net has closed on an online Robin Hood figure known as Phineas Fisher. The hacker, or group of hackers, cemented their reputation by claiming responsibility for a breach at Italy's Hacking Team in 2015 — a spectacular dump which exposed the inner workings of government espionage campaigns — and appearing as a hand puppet in an unusual interview in 2016.

St. Mark's Cathedral offers a "circle of protection" to immigrants and refugees, and a "veritable wall of faithful citizens" will confront any attempt to remove them, described by its dean as "evil, un-Christian and un-American.".

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BOSTON (AP) — Universities across the nation say President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries is disrupting vital research projects and academic exchanges in such fields as medicine, public health and engineering, with untold numbers of scholars blocked from entering the U.S. Students in Knuckey's clinic have been working with a think tank in Yemen to explore the health consequences of the country's civil war, inviting scholars to lecture and planning a conference in New York this year. Читать дальше...

[...] to traditional email, Slack works more like a social network, allowing employees to share their thoughts, updates, web links and documents in channels that can be viewed on a personal computer or smartphone. Since its 2013 debut, Slack has emerged as a popular new way for teams of employees to communicate with each other, but those workers haven't been able to quickly connect with other departments within the same company to discuss projects or other issues. Slack's early inroads in reshaping... Читать дальше...

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog.   The big building along Front Street in Issaquah, just one block off The post Bellevue Brewing Company seeks to open second location in Issaquah appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco is girding for a legal showdown over one of its most beloved and now shuttering institutions: a baseball memorabilia bar in tourist-heavy Union Square named for legendary hitter and city son Lefty O'Doul. The rambunctious piano and sports bar has catered to tourists and locals for decades, its walls crowded with Marilyn Monroe mementos, spurs and horseshoes honoring San Francisco mounted police, and photos of baseball greats. [...] the bar and restaurant's operator... Читать дальше...

The Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk is at the center of a standoff between the historians creating it and Poland's populist government, which wants to take control of the museum and change its content to fit its nationalistic worldview. The two sides have been embroiled in an ongoing and complicated legal battle, and the government was expected to gain control of the institution Wednesday thanks to a court decision last week. Tusk is a longtime rival of Kaczynski's and many political observers... Читать дальше...

The sharp decline in UPS and competitor FedEx dragged industrial stocks down more than the rest of the market Tuesday. Investors moved money into bonds and stocks that pay big dividends, like utilities. Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street for the second day in a row as several companies report disappointing earnings. Under Armour plunged 25 percent after the athletic apparel maker reported a rare earnings miss in the fourth quarter and released a conservative revenue outlook for the year.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Under Armour, typically a star on earnings day, suffered a rare miss in the fourth quarter, sending shares plunging 21 percent in early trading Tuesday. The sports clothing and footwear company also announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Chip Molloy and released a conservative revenue outlook for this year. David Bergman, senior vice president of corporate finance, will serve as acting CFO starting on Friday. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $419.8... Читать дальше...

Industrial and technology companies are down the most as investors move money into bonds and stocks that pay large dividends, like utilities. Athletic apparel maker Under Armour is plunging after investors were disappointed with its fourth-quarter report, which included higher expenses. United Parcel Service sank after the package delivery company forecast an annual profit that was far smaller than analysts expected. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries slumped after a court ruled that four patents... Читать дальше...

Last week, the farming and construction equipment maker reported a wider fourth-quarter loss on charges and higher restructuring costs. The company said it will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year, saying it is a more strategic location. "Locating our headquarters closer to a global transportation hub, such as Chicago, means we can meet with our global customers, dealers and employees more easily and frequently," said CEO Jim Umpleby.

Inspired by the interiors of boutique hotels around the world, author Sara Bliss wanted to share easy and affordable tips on how to bring that style home. In "Hotel Chic at Home" (The Monacelli Press), she tries to capture the transformative power of travel, and that moment in a stylish hotel when you say to yourself, "Why can't my life be more like this every day?" Bliss, author of seven books including "Exotic Style" and "The Thoroughly Modern Married Girl," gathers design ideas from innovative small hotels... Читать дальше...

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic's foreign minister said Tuesday that his email account and the accounts of dozens of ministry officials have been successfully hacked. U.S. intelligence agencies have alleged that email accounts of prominent Democrats were hacked as part of a campaign ordered by President Vladimir Putin to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. In the Czech Republic, experts from the National Cyber Security Centre, spy agencies and the foreign ministry have... Читать дальше...

Slovenian tourist agencies have been organizing special tours "on the footsteps of Melania Trump" showing the places where she lived, studied and worked before she left in her 20s to pursue a modeling career.

The Kitsap County coroner has identified the fourth victim in a quadruple murder in Kitsap County.

Austrian hotel ditching key cards after being hit by hackers PARIS (AP) — An Austrian luxury hotel is ditching electronic room cards for old-fashioned locks and keys after having its systems frozen by blackmail-hungry hackers. The couple had to pay 1,500 euros (nearly $1,600) worth of the electronic currency bitcoin to restore their network, according to Christina Brandstaetter, who runs the hotel along with her husband, Christoph.

The Conference Board, a business research group, reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index slipped to 111.8 in January from a December reading of 113.3, which had been the highest since August 2001. Americans overall have been in a sunny mood since the Nov. 8 election of Donald Trump ended a divisive presidential campaign and increased the odds of a tax cut. "With employment growth still solid, wage growth starting to pick up and the prospect of big income tax cuts later this year, there... Читать дальше...

While I feel for you and wish you didn't need a side gig, upping your income is a great way to keep up with bills or achieve the debt-free dream faster. [...] more and more people are looking for additional work to sustain them. [...] you don't have to chauffeur people around if you hate to drive or take on work that won't move you forward in your career. Pick a hobby or skill you enjoy and you're really good at — two things that don't always go hand in hand, says Susie Moore, a life coach and author of "What If It Does Work Out?... Читать дальше...