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Watch Dr. Pimple Popper squeeze a 'next level' behind-the-ear blackhead
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 16:52
Instagram/Dr. Pimple Popper Dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee (a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper) posted an Instagram video on Sunday showing the removal of a blackhead behind a patient's ear. It's the type of blackhead pimple popping...
GOP congressman resigns over his alcoholism just days after former staffers accused him of treating them as 'servants'
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 01:34
Rep. Tom Garrett, a Virginia Republican, announced Monday that he is suffering from alcoholism and will not seek reelection. This comes just days after Garrett's chief of staff resigned and four former aides told Politic...
Starbucks is closing its stores today for anti-bias training
L.A. Times - 29 May 2018 16:55China has the largest forex reserves in the world -- here's how other countries measure up
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 03:18
AP Images Forex reserves can help a country buoy local currency or even provide insurance in the case of a national economic emergency. China tops other countries in foreign reserves with $3.2 trillion held. The dollar a...
Nordstrom's huge 'Half Yearly Sale' is going on right now -- here are the best things you can get for 40% off
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 02:48
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Outside of its big summer Anniversary Sale, Nordstrom does...
Bank of Italy chief says country risks losing 'asset of trust'
Market Watch - 29 May 2018 17:13
Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco says the country's government must adhere to European Union treaties and not increase public debt -- comments seen as a warning to populist parties as the country looks set for anothe...
$210M settlement eyed in Wilmington Trust shareholder suit
Miami Herald - 29 May 2018 17:11
Wilmington Trust has agreed to a $210 million cash settlement in a shareholder lawsuit alleging that the bank fraudulently concealed billions of dollars in bad loans. Plaintiffs' attorneys filed court …
Why Canada's big banks aren't too worried about household debt
American Banker - 29 May 2018 17:08
While unprecedented debt levels pose risks, lenders say there won't be any major upset to the economy for a number of reasons, including the view Bank of Canada won't press ahead with higher rates if signs of stress emer...
Days after declaring trade war with China on hold, Trump administration revives threats of tariffs
L.A. Times - 29 May 2018 17:00Jillian Michaels says that the keto diet is a 'fad' and won't help you lose weight
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 16:59
Jillian Michaels is a famous personal trainer, renowned for her no-nonsense straight talk. Michaels recently told People that the popular ketogenic diet,often referred to as "keto" for short, is little more than a "fad."...
Global markets are in turmoil as Italy's political crisis deepens
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 16:58
David Gray/Reuters Global markets were shaken Tuesday by a deepening political crisis in Italy. Italian bonds are selling off sharply, while demand for safer havens like US Treasurys and German bunds is rising. Stocks ac...
Wall Street tumbles on concerns over Italy's political turmoil
Reuters - 29 May 2018 16:51
(Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average touched near three-week lows on Tuesday as investors switched cash into perceived safe havens of global financial markets due to a deepening political crisis in It...
Consumer confidence bounces back in May
ABC News - 29 May 2018 16:50
Consumer confidence bounces back in May after a downturn in April
Pret A Manger, U.K. Sandwich Chain, Is Sold to Food Giant JAB
The New York Times - 29 May 2018 16:38
The acquisition by JAB, a conglomerate on a quest to create a food-and-beverage empire, would add to a stable of coffee brands and a doughnut chain.
Carmelo Anthony invests $5M in sports bars, pizza restaurants
New York Post - 29 May 2018 04:08
Carmelo Anthony just made a big bet on beer and pizza. The NBA star, along with Somerset Hospitality Group, is leading a $5 million investment to roll out a chain of sports bars and pizza joints nationwide, The Post has ...
Dean & DeLuca downsizes amid lawsuits from angry suppliers
New York Post - 29 May 2018 03:33
Can't afford that $45 box of cookies at Dean & DeLuca? Neither can Dean & DeLuca. The 41-year-old gourmet grocer has been drastically downsizing its chain nationwide, quietly closing stores, stiffing landlords and fendin...
A secret government report uncovered China's attempts to influence all levels of politics in Australia
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 03:04
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images A secret report commissioned by Australia's prime minister found attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to influence all levels of government. The report found the CCP's interference att...
DealBook: Why Starbucks's Bias Training, Despite Skepticism, Is an Important Start
The New York Times - 29 May 2018 02:28
Starbucks is under fire for temporarily shutting 8,000 stores to train employees about bias. The effort won't solve the problem, but it's a good start.
Marketers Need to Use Behavioral Data Responsibly to Really Connect With Consumers
AdWeek - 29 May 2018 02:00
I feel for marketers, not only because they are my clients and lifeblood, but because they are under siege in more ways than ever in the history of business. For one, consumer control over content and marketing has disru...
A Tesla Model S crashed into a parked police car while Autopilot was activated (TSLA)
Business Insider - 29 May 2018 23:57
Tesla A Tesla Model S crashed into a police vehicle in California on Tuesday morning while Autopilot was engaged. The police department vehiclewas empty at the time of the collision, while the driver of the Model S susta...
HP Inc tops revenue estimates, raises forecast on PC demand
Reuters - 29 May 2018 23:53
(Reuters) - HP Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its notebooks and desktops.
Chrome 67 arrives with Generic Sensor API and BigInt support
Venture Beat - 29 May 2018 23:41
Google has released Chrome 67 with the Generic Sensor API, WebXR Device API (origin trial), BigInt support, plus the usual security improvements and new developer features.