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It's hip to be cheap as hotels democratize design

Thrift is cool. In hospitality, that spirit has worked its way from Airbnb mania to spinoff hotel brands and independent properties that promise the travel equivalent of fast fashion. NYTimes reports.  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Imm97u

Definition on the 'Devil's Triangle' Wikipedia page briefly changed during Kavanaugh hearing

During Thursday's emotional hearing with Brett Kavanaugh, the Wikipedia page for "Devil's Triangle" briefly changed to reflect the Supreme Court nominee's answer, USA Today reports.  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2DEraJW

Intel interim CEO says chipmaker has the supply to meet its full-year revenue outlook

Intel's interim CEO Bob Swan says the chipmaker has enough supply to meet its full-year revenue outlook. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OpcUJ0

Democratic Sen. Feinstein attacks Kavanaugh's temperament after his 'belligerent' testimony

"I have never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner," Feinstein says. "Judge Kavanaugh used as much political rhetoric as my Republican colleagues, and what's more, he went on the attack."  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OmmmNp

SEC's Musk complaint is a 'road map to criminal charges': NYT reporter behind explosive interview

The SEC sued Musk Thursday in connection to an Aug. 7 tweet about taking the company private from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xJw9U7

17 people are charged in $1 million Apple store robbery scheme

Seventeen people have been charged in a $1 million robbery of an Apple store -- the latest in a wave of Apple Store thefts across California, USA Today reports.  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xZlmVa

Trade promotion, dozens of other programs at risk as existing farm bill nears expiration

With the 2014 Farm Bill set to expire after this weekend and no deal reached by a conference committee, it's likely the legislation won't be taken up by Congress until after the November elections. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OlcFyI

People are complaining the iPhone XS camera's processing is too aggressive

People are complaining about the iPhone XS selfie-camera and saying that it's applying too much skin-smoothing filtering to photos. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OlVddi

Walgreens to pay $34.5 million to settle charges of misleading investors on financial targets

Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has reached an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve an investigation into disclosures made by two former executives. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2zDpb4u

LinkedIn reveals the 10 best start-ups to work for in Britain right now

London is renowned for being a leading financial hub — and it seems to have paid off among job seekers as of late, with many opting to work in this arena. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2NcazwD

SEC settles with Tesla's Elon Musk, will remain CEO but relinquish board chair and pay $20M fine

The Securities and Exchange Commission has settled charges with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to court documents filed on Saturday, with Musk expected to remain as the helm of the company. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OlspSm

The Fed could be hiking the US into a recession, investor Peter Boockvar warns

The Federal Reserve just keeps on hiking. It could be setting the U.S. economy up for its next recession, says Peter Boockvar. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2QhtLL4

Brett Kavanaugh accuser set to talk to investigators as White House said to restrict FBI's inquiry

"We can confirm the FBI has reached out to interview Ms. Ramirez and she has agreed to cooperate with their investigation," the lawyer, John Clune, said in a statement. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2RaoTsG

A nonprofit aims to close tech's gender gap by teaching girls to code 'as young as we possibly can'

The computing industry's rate of job growth is three times the U.S. national average, and yet women are being left behind. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OhFz2T

Supreme Court will start hearing arguments Monday in the shadow of the uproar over Brett Kavanaugh

If Kavanaugh is not on the bench to hear an oral argument, he will not vote on the case. That said, if his vote would prove decisive, it's likely that the court will simply have the case re-argued, as it has done in a number of previous vacancies.  from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2y0JaIq

The Dodge Challenger Hellcat street rod is still in demand in an era of SUVs and electric cars

Dodge's choice to enter the muscle car segment has paid off, for now.  from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2R8Kh1n

Why these teachers' retirement plans aren't making the grade

Your child's teacher is dealing with a bigger headache than 30 kids in the classroom. He or she very likely has a costly retirement plan and very limited options. Here's what you need to know. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OZn8x5

North Korea says disarmament won't come unless it can trust US, dismisses 'pipe dream' of sanctions

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said his nation will never disarm its nuclear weapons first if it can't trust Washington. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2QcR096

Women are losing sleep over this retirement savings fear

The prospect of paying for long-term care costs is terrifying for women, as they tend to outlive men and devote years to caring for family members. Planning in advance can take some of the guesswork out of it. Here's where to start. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2DC1WMa

Setback for local California sanctuary law may boost Trump's tough immigration enforcement efforts

One of California's centerpiece sanctuary laws protecting undocumented immigrants was dealt a setback that could ultimately boost the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.   from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2QkvsHX

U.S. should double A.I. funding, says the former head of Google China

Kai-Fu Lee, an investor who was once president of Google's China group, proposed that the U.S. significantly increase the amount of money it spends on artificial intelligence research. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OYarT7

8 easy ways to make flying coach feel like first class

Flying economy class can be uncomfortable. Here are some hacks to make it feel fabulous (or close enough). from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2NbbnBF

Global Citizen Festival gamified social activism to attract young people (and stars like Cardi B)

How a modern non-profit inspired millennials to action in exchange for free tickets to Global Citizen Festival starring Cardi B, The Weeknd and John Legend on Saturday in New York City's Central Park. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2xKWYqX

72-year-old Fidelity bets on the future with blockchain, virtual reality and AI

The financial services company is experimenting with blockchain, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and recruiting top talent from Silicon Valley. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Ipu9EV

A near-death experience led Aetna's CEO to offer these 2 coveted perks at work

As CEO of Aetna, Bertolini has made a series of unconventional decisions. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2zEKXot

If Trump abandons globalism, American interests will suffer 'irreparable harm'

Rather than tossing aside globalism in the name of patriotism, President Trump would be better off to declare himself a "patriotic globalist," recognizing the two concepts are mutually dependent, writes Fred Kempe. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OXVUqx

Death toll jumps to 384 after tsunami, quake in Indonesia

The death toll on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi leaped on Saturday, authorities said, with many of those killed swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2DGQYVG

How the US's 'mini-recession' helps explain the economy's current growth spurt

Understanding the slump — think of it as a mini-recession — of 2015 and 2016 is important in many ways. It helps explains the economic growth spurt of the last two years. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2DFUnEj

Elon Musk and others 'are not acting like men—they're acting like children,' says NYU professor

Musk and other CEOs have bought into their own hype, says this successful serial entrepreneur. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2xYL0cO

Trump orders FBI to reopen probe into Kavanaugh in light of sex assault claim

The announcement is a dramatic concession from Trump, who had strongly endorsed Kavanaugh in the wake of the judge's incendiary testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee a day earlier. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2y0DC0i

Melinda Gates: It's essential the US 'do something to accelerate women in business'

Gates says she's unsure that laws mandating gender equity on corporate boards are the way to drive progress. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2zCy91N

'It's just a shame': Sudden closure of $2.2 billion transit center embarrasses San Francisco

The Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco was envisioned as a "Grand Central Station of the West,'' but has been beset by complications that included an $800 million cost overrun and extensive construction delays, USA Today reports.   from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2xXyFFD

FBI fitness app asks users to agree to 'all of their activities monitored and recorded'

The privacy policy for a new FBI physical fitness app says users "are subject to having all of their activities monitored and recorded." from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2OjMf09

How Christine Blasey Ford's vulnerability shaped her credibility

Christine Blasey Ford's vulnerability showed strength rather than weakness. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2zCulxz

Top VC deals: SurveyMonkey goes public, SoftBank leads three massive rounds

 A weekly recap of the most interesting venture capital deals, funds and start-ups. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2DBHzio

US judge declines to block iPhone imports, dealing a blow to Qualcomm in legal fight with Apple

A U.S. trade judge on Friday declined to block the importation of Apple's iPhones with chips from Intel, handing a major defeat to Qualcomm  from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2y1gbEu

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Sarri backs his team for Champions League spot

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes his side are "closer than I thought" to Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xMC3E0

Democratic Sen. Feinstein attacks Kavanaugh's temperament after his 'belligerent' testimony

"I have never seen a nominee for any position behave in that manner," Feinstein says. "Judge Kavanaugh used as much political rhetoric as my Republican colleagues, and what's more, he went on the attack."  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OmmmNp

SEC's Musk complaint is a 'road map to criminal charges': NYT reporter behind explosive interview

The SEC sued Musk Thursday in connection to an Aug. 7 tweet about taking the company private from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xJw9U7

17 people are charged in $1 million Apple store robbery scheme

Seventeen people have been charged in a $1 million robbery of an Apple store -- the latest in a wave of Apple Store thefts across California, USA Today reports.  from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2xZlmVa

Trade promotion, dozens of other programs at risk as existing farm bill nears expiration

With the 2014 Farm Bill set to expire after this weekend and no deal reached by a conference committee, it's likely the legislation won't be taken up by Congress until after the November elections. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OlcFyI

People are complaining the iPhone XS camera's processing is too aggressive

People are complaining about the iPhone XS selfie-camera and saying that it's applying too much skin-smoothing filtering to photos. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2OlVddi

Walgreens to pay $34.5 million to settle charges of misleading investors on financial targets

Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has reached an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve an investigation into disclosures made by two former executives. from U.S. News https://ift.tt/2zDpb4u

'The Bible Serves as Our Anchor': Evangelical University Board Says Student Code of Conduct About Relationships Reinstated 

The Azuza Pacific University (APU) Board of Trustees has decided not to change the wording of the undergraduate code of conduct about LGBTQ relationships on campus, saying the action was never approved by the board.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Iu4ye0

Famed Life-Long Atheist Baptized at 85 Years Old: ‘This Took Too Long’

In response to the “gnawing pain in my heart and soul about the meaning of life,” Australia’s former governor-general, Bill Hayden, a life-long atheist, was recently baptized at the age of 85. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OUYJZy

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Brexit: UK 'would forever regret' losing carmakers - minister

The business secretary says a no-deal Brexit could threaten the UK's status as a world-leading car maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IoYROb

Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zG7Gk9

'The Bible Serves as Our Anchor': Evangelical University Board Says Student Code of Conduct About Relationships Reinstated 

The Azuza Pacific University (APU) Board of Trustees has decided not to change the wording of the undergraduate code of conduct about LGBTQ relationships on campus, saying the action was never approved by the board.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Iu4ye0

Famed Life-Long Atheist Baptized at 85 Years Old: ‘This Took Too Long’

In response to the “gnawing pain in my heart and soul about the meaning of life,” Australia’s former governor-general, Bill Hayden, a life-long atheist, was recently baptized at the age of 85. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OUYJZy

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Indonesia tsunami: Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors

Over 20 people are dug out of a hotel by hand, but fears grow that the death toll of 408 will rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y3r4W4

Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y10Zaj

Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y9Gkkz

North Korea 'won't disarm if sanctions continue', minister says

Ri Yong-ho tells the UN that the sanctions are deepening North Korean mistrust of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RbnBxp

Jair Bolsonaro: Large protests against Brazil election front-runner

Tens of thousands of women say "not him" to candidate Jair Bolsonaro ahead of next week's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ipwuj2

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfQsiQ

Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xMrMYB

Danish police free manhunt suspects in death threat case

Two men in a Swedish car were detained over fears an attack was about to take place, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DFcV7J

Turkey's Erdogan opens mosque in German city of Cologne

Turkey's president ends a tense state visit by opening one of Europe's largest mosques in Cologne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zFeYok

Lindsay Lohan under fire for 'bizarre' Instagram video

Lindsay Lohan has been criticised online after posting a video showing an altercation with a homeless family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHrBDr

Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin dies aged 76

He was the co-founder and vocalist-guitarist of the 1960s psychedelic rock group in San Francisco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xMQGHA

Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRZy4j

Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y3GHg7

Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xLHIdp

Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qi4gt4

What will the FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh actually do?

The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHjJSi

Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xM3PAJ

Brazil indigenous group bets on 'golden fruit'

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHZ7JL

Why Hollywood writer Ubah Mohamed hated her name

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYNOxS

India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xUBrMX

Racism and stereotypes in colonial India’s 'Instagram’

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NQHegk

Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunami rises to 832: agency

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The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency said, adding it assessed the affected area to be bigger than initially thought. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Nc9Njd

Rescuers search for survivors of Indonesian quake, tsunami

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Rescue teams in Indonesia struggled on Sunday to reach communities feared devastated by a major earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, with a toll of more than 400 killed expected to rise sharply as contact is restored with remote areas. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QlD1y5

Polls open in Iraqi Kurdistan for regional election

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Kurds began voting in a parliamentary election in their semi-autonomous region in northern Iraq on Sunday, a year after a failed bid for independence. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2DI7SU5

Powerful typhoon bears down on flood-battered Japan

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A powerful typhoon headed towards Japan's main island on Sunday forcing the cancellation or suspension of airline and train services and causing power outages and evacuations from areas still recovering from a typhoon last month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2N7L0wE

British PM tells divided party: Don't play politics with my Brexit plan

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British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party began gathering for its annual conference on Saturday with bitter divisions over her Brexit plans rising to the fore, raising doubts about her own future. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ItOHMA

Brazilian women lead nationwide protests against far-right candidate

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Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Brazil's major cities on Saturday in women-led protests against far-right presidential front-runner Jair Bolsonaro, who flew home after weeks in hospital recovering from a near-fatal stab wound. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NRkcGb

Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name

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Macedonians go to polls on Sunday to vote on whether to change their country's name to Republic of North Macedonia, urged by a pro-Western government to pave the way for NATO and EU membership by resolving a decades-old name dispute with Greece. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2DHOCWz

British PM May accuses critics of 'playing politics' over Brexit: Sunday Times

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Prime Minister Theresa May accused critics of her plans to leave the European Union of "playing politics" with Britain's future and undermining the national interest in an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2RaQwla

Nigeria ruling party nominates Buhari for re-election in 2019

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Nigeria's ruling party has nominated President Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate to stand for re-election in February 2019, a spokesman for Buhari said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NQIDUh

Congo's opposition leaders warn of vote-rigging risk in presidential poll

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Congo's opposition leaders warned thousands of supporters at a rally in the capital Kinshasa on Saturday of what they say are moves by the government to steal the presidential election in December, when Joseph Kabila is due to step down after 17 years. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xMfu2m

Italy president, central banker warn government over deficit plan

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Italy's president and its central bank governor on Saturday warned that the country's debt must remain sustainable after the populist government unveiled plans to significantly raise deficit spending next year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xX6B5n

Palestinians say seven killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest

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Israeli soldiers shot dead seven Palestinians, including two boys, who were among thousands of people who thronged to the fortified Gaza Strip border on Friday as part of weekly protests launched half a year ago, Gaza health officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QhNVEW

Latest glitch for UK's May - botched party app lets public log in as cabinet ministers

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British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party apologized on Saturday after releasing a phone app for the annual party conference that let members of the public log in as senior government ministers and view their personal details. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OhoWV1