U.S. authorities announce insider trading charges against a professional Las Vegas gambler, and a former company chairman, also saying pro golfer Phil Michelson benefitted from their scheme. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The House broke into chaos on Thursday as Republican leaders bent the rules to defeat a measure to protect gay, lesbian and trans workers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized before the Canadian Parliament for a third time Thursday, saying he expects better behavior of himself after elbowing a female lawmaker in the chest and grabbing another lawmaker.
There are cool kites, and then there is this giant octopus kite that looks like it's swimming through the air.
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Where will American homebuyers turn in 2016?
According to real estate website Redfin, which releases an annual list of the hottest neighborhoods nationwide, buyers will be prioritizing affordability, charm, and access to public transportation in 2016. The emphasis on affordability explains why the San Francisco Bay Area — where the median sale price of homes is now over $1 million — didn't crack the top 10 for the first time.
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The Fall TV landscape is starting to take shape. NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and The CW announced their new lineups this week, announcing 20Â new fall shows in the process. Click through to see photos of all the new series coming in 2016, and let us know which ones you’re most looking forward to (if any?) in the comments.
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When companies like Microsoft and the mysterious Magic Leap present their visions for augmented reality, it is like dreams coming true. But on the internet, dreams have a funny way of becoming nightmares — ad-filled, overwhelming nightmares.
Designer and filmmaker Keiichi Matsuda has created a short film that shows an alternative vision of what augmented reality might do to our world. He describes "Hyper-Reality" as "a provocative and kaleidoscopic new vision of the future... Читать дальше...
The feud among Frank Zappa's heirs over the rights to their father's music, the filming of a documentary about his life and other matters...
Investors need to think outside the box if they want to receive better returns, says Nili Gilbert of Matarin Capital.
An ill-advised joke amendment on a Louisiana bill aiming to raise the legal age for exotic dancers to 21 has caused outrage, as it proposes limiting these jobs to women between the ages of 21 and 28 and below 160 pounds.
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Discussing salary is always a bit uncomfortable, but it's especially tricky when a hiring manager asks what you currently make during a job interview.
Why? There are a few reasons.
First, maybe they were going to offer you, say, $90,000 — but you tell them you currently make $65,000. Once they hear that, they might decide to offer you just $70,000.
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The honeymoon is just the first of many big adventures you'll share as Mr. and Mrs., and while there's nothing wrong with lounging on the beach sipping frilly drinks for days, some newlyweds crave a cocktail of thrills and adventure instead.
In recent years — perhaps since the dawn of Pinterest? — it seems as though weddings have been veering from tradition in the most unique ways, especially when it comes to the ceremony. Couples are taking the destination to entirely new levels... Читать дальше...
"I'll be in the produce aisle, naked at 95, with a sensible ponytail."
Russia defeated Germany 4-1 in a quarterfinals game at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Moscow.
Tony Dwyer expects that an improvement in the global economy and higher commodity prices will boost corporate earnings
Obama said that the United States is no longer seeking to reduce Iran’s export of oil after reaching a nuclear agreement with Tehran, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. A brewery in Buffalo is trying to make its neighborhood safe for beer drinkers. Community Beer Works, a well-decorated brewery in Western New York, just announced a no-questions-asked buyback program designed to get Anheuser-Busch products off the streets. It’s a quixotic endeavor, but this Saturday, May 21st... The post One brewery’s efforts to get Anheuser-Busch off the streets appeared first on Beer News.
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Durban - Colleagues of slain nurse Thabsile Doyisa, who on Wednesday demonstrated outside the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court against bail for her alleged killer, are pained by her death and would continue to come out in their droves until justice is served.
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The Czech Republic manager has showed faith by including the injury-prone Arsenal midfielder in his Euro 2016 provisional squad and hopes he can make it to France
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The virtual reality company Oculus relies heavily on Facebook for security and shares information about its users with VR creators.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The virtual reality company Oculus relies heavily on Facebook for security and shares information about its users with VR creators.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The virtual reality company Oculus relies heavily on Facebook for security and shares information about its users with VR creators.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The virtual reality company Oculus relies heavily on Facebook for security and shares information about its users with VR creators. Oculus' head-mounted Rift system features a pair of high-definition screens that surrounded users' visions with views of virtual worlds. The company also said it relies on Facebook's data centers and technical infrastructure to host its VR platform, as well as over 200 security professionals from Facebook to help keep the data secure. HTC has a more detailed privacy policy for its HTC Vive... Читать дальше...
