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The "Harry Potter" series are the favorite books of millions of readers.

J.K. Rowling herself has some books she'd like you to read.

Since she became famous with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Rowling's talked a lot about books. And over the years, she's mentioned dozens of books that she's cherished over the years. Here they are in one place.

I've included only books that Rowling counted among her favorite, or that she said had a deep impact on her and she still cherishes. Читать дальше...

CLSA's Mike Mayo said that it isn't clear how it would be possible to reinstate the Depression-era regulation.

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If you start looking for studies on flirting and romantic attraction, the psychologist Nicolas Guéguen's name comes up repeatedly.

For years, Guéguen has been researching the science of heterosexual courtship; he and his colleagues have published multiple papers on what makes a woman more likely to agree to go out with a man.

As it turns out, it's not just about how the guy looks — environmental factors may play a huge role. As in, gentlemen will probably want to pose their request on a sunny day... Читать дальше...

HOUSTON (AP) — After a brief holdout, Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was back to work on Monday catching passes from quarterback Brock Osweiler.

HOUSTON (AP) — After a brief holdout, Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was back to work on Monday catching passes from quarterback Brock Osweiler.

The Yankees’ fire sale continued Monday as they shipped Carlos Beltran to the Rangers.

A new framework governing the transfer of consumer data between Europe and the United States comes into effect today, replacing the long-standing...

But the Czech Republic is the real MVP of loving redheads.

As we all know, redheads are sexy motherfuckers who are too good for this earth.

Case in point: model Cintia Dicker.

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And Pornhub just released some new insights into what people want to see when they search for gingers...

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Including the states that tend to search for redheads more than others. Читать дальше...

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The Uber-Didi Chuxing detente might have been more intense than any of us thought, at least according to Didi President Jean Liu.

In an internal email obtained by the Financial Times (and first spotted by New York Times reporter Mike Isaac), Liu described the years-long battle between the two ride-hailing apps, one that has now come to a close after Uber and Didi announced a $35 billion merger today. 

Here's how Liu tells it: 

CNN's Fareed Zakaria, host of GPS described Donald Trump as being a "bullshit artist" live, on the air.

Uber is reversing out of a dead end in China by handing its China business to local rival Didi Chuxing, according to Breakingviews.

Doug Heye: In attacking Mr. and Mrs. Khan, Donald Trump once again garners headlines for offensive remarks while ensuring that headlines that could damage his opponent remain virtually unseen.

Yusra Mardini, who will compete on the refugee team at the Rio Games, trained at the Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 club in Berlin.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine natural gas company that faced a $250,000 fine this year following a potentially "catastrophic" gas leak is asking the state to dissolve an affiliate.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine natural gas company that faced a $250,000 fine this year following a potentially "catastrophic" gas leak is asking the state to dissolve an affiliate.

Oil prices slid below $40 a barrel on Monday for the first time in nearly four months. Crude is now down more than 22% since early June.

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President Barack Obama took an indirect swipe at Donald Trump's criticism of the father of a slain Muslim-American soldier who was killed in combat in Iraq.

Speaking to a crowd in Atlanta on Monday, Obama condemned the Republican presidential nominee for targeting Khan, who insinuated at the Democratic National Convention that Trump's previous plan to bar all Muslims from entering the US showed that he didn't understand the US Constitution.

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Gisele Bundchen takes a sip from a coconut and waves to fans outside while sitting on the balcony of her hotel room on Monday (August 1) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 36-year-old Brazilian model is in town as she will be involved with the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics opening ceremony this Friday! According to [...]

– China is committed to spend $60bn in grants and loans for African countries and Nigeria in particular – China managed to convert its large population into strength that transformed the country into one of the largest economies of the world – “We made a very strong case for Nigeria infrastructure projects, a strong case for railway projects and […]

PARIS — An official at the Paris prosecutor’s office says that a man has been detained and handed preliminary terrorism charges for posing in a photo with the Nice truck attacker. Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre said the 36-year-old man was placed in custody Monday for “criminal terrorist association,” after authorities found the photo of him with driver

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What's the secret to making a relationship last for years? It all comes down to things you do every day. 

Psychologist and life coach Nikki Martinez, Psy.D, LCPC, told INSIDER that building successful relationships takes three key traits — and each one of them requires small but meaningful daily commitments from each partner.

Ready for the long haul? Here's what your relationship needs to have: 

1. Good communication

This one's no surprise... Читать дальше...

Obama-sanctioned strikes aimed at bolstering recent advances

'All those teams had their chance to sign me,' Stoudemire said Monday. 'I'm playing in Israel.'