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My research had previously suggested that the Steele Dossier may have really been the work of Cody Shearer, one of Bill's plumbers. The Grassley memo doesn't name Shearer but indicates that the dossier produced by Christopher Steele had been based on work from the Clinton campaign.

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Smart speakers — Amazon's Echo, for example — are the latest device category poised to take a chunk of our increasingly digital lives. These devices are made primarily for the home and execute a user's voice commands via an integrated digital assistant. These digital assistants can play music, answer questions, and control other devices within a user's home... Читать дальше...

MADISONVILLE, Texas — A Houston couple has reported a house heist — as in, their vacation home was stolen. KTRK-TV reports that Jo and Lonnie Harrison say their one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin is missing from their property in Madisonville, about 90 miles northwest of Houston. The prefabricated home was on property they purchased last year. The...

A measure of Wall Street volatility on Monday rose sharply, hitting its highest level since around the time of Britain's vote to exit from the European Union. The CBOE Volatility Index was up 52% at 26.33, its loftiest level since late June of 2016, according to FactSet data. The VIX uses bullish and bearish option bets on the S&P 500 index to reflect expected volatility over the coming 30 days, and it typically rises as stocks fall. A reading above 20 exceeds that of the volatility gauge's historical average... Читать дальше...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — It's Monday at the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon but "The Shape of Water" director Guillermo del Toro is still riding high from his Directors Guild Award win on Saturday night. The Mexican director was all smiles thinking about the evening with his peers. Del Toro said the night was fun and praised Judd Apatow's hosting skills, although he admitted that one joke aimed at him went over his head at the time. Apatow poked fun during Saturday's ceremony at del Toro's director's photo... Читать дальше...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — It's Monday at the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon but "The Shape of Water" director Guillermo del Toro is still riding high from his Directors Guild Award win on Saturday night. The Mexican director was all smiles thinking about the evening with his peers. Del Toro said the night was fun and praised Judd Apatow's hosting skills, although he admitted that one joke aimed at him went over his head at the time. Apatow poked fun during Saturday's ceremony at del Toro's director's photo... Читать дальше...

The University of California-Berkeley spent nearly $4 million in a single month in 2017 on security for just three events.

The sci-fi horror film, which had a surprise debut on Netflix after the Super Bowl, unfortunately doesn’t live up to the instant hype.

Amid speculation Antonio Conte could return to Italy, former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley questions whether he will survive the season at Chelsea. Ahead of Chelsea's clash with Watford, Stewart Robson and Alison Bender discuss the future of under fire boss Antonio Conte. No matter who holds the dubious distinction of being Chelsea's manager next season, the frustrations recently aired by Antonio Conte about the club's player recruitment ensure that the man in the hotseat at Stamford Bridge can expect a bumpy ride. Читать дальше...

Aue (dpa) - Hannes Drews bleibt vorerst weiterhin Cheftrainer beim Fußball-Zweitligisten Erzgebirge Aue. Der 35-Jährige hatte nach der 1:4-Niederlage am Freitag beim 1. FC Nürnberg einen Rücktritt zunächst nicht ausgeschlossen. Doch nach einem klärenden Gespräch mit Präsident Helge Leonhardt kam am Montag die Wende. Drews wird die abstiegsbedrohte Mannschaft auf das kommende Heimspiel gegen den FC Ingolstadt am Sonntag vorbereiten.«Letztendlich war es von mir gewollt zu sagen, dass wir uns alle hinterfragen und schauen müssen... Читать дальше...

Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” isn’t just a play. It’s an icon, its scenes so codified in collective memory that we can see an uncaptioned photo from the play and immediately know its origin. It’s ripe for parody and, worse, for default interpretation, for productions that give audiences exactly what they’ve learned to expect. The magic of Ubuntu Theater Project’s production of the 1947 drama, which opened Saturday, Feb. 3, is that it sheds the baggage of decades of expectation. Читать дальше...

The former Patriots defensive coordinator has landed his first head coaching job.

Who he?

Reading have, belatedly, replaced the outgoing Lee Herron by appointing Ged Roddy as their new academy manager. It was announced back at the start of January that Herron, who worked at the club for well over a decade, would be joining Arsenal to work alongside Per Mertesacker with The Gunners’ youth set-up.es

Ged Roddy MBE has an impressive CV, having been the Director of Football Development at the Premier League for eight years between 2009 and 2017 (that being his most recent job). Читать дальше...

J&J is facing numerous lawsuits claiming its talc products such as Johnson's Baby Powder caused cancer.

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Referee Jon Moss has acknowledged he was ‘misguided’ in asking fourth official Martin Atkinson for assistance via television when awarding Tottenham’s first penalty against Liverpool on Sunday. But a statement from Professional Game Match Officials Limited has otherwise backed Moss’ handling of the incident which saw Harry Kane fouled by Loris Karius. Moss consulted with his assistant Eddie Smart to clarify whether Kane was offside as the ball came through to him before eventually awarding the spot-kick. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new effort under President Donald Trump to protect the rights of health workers who object to abortions and other procedures will cost the health care system more than $300 million to implement, the government is estimating. Hospitals and other service providers will have to meet new federal requirements for posting notices to employees, drafting policies and other steps. More than 40 complaints alleging violations of conscience and religious rights have been filed since Trump took office. Читать дальше...

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• There are a number of financial and business experts who have imparted advice using the TED talks. 
• Neha Narula explains how to navigate a future where cryptocurrency is the dominant form of currency. 
• For those planning for retirement, Shlomo Benartzi advises how to change your mindset to that of a saver rather than a spender. 

TED is a non-profit organization that formed in 1984 with the goal of spreading ideas in areas of technology... Читать дальше...

DALLAS — Rick Nash was expecting it, but that didn’t make it any easier when it finally became a reality. Nash was asked by general manager Jeff Gorton to submit his list of 18 teams he would not accept a trade to, meaning there are 12 remaining that Gorton can deal with in the lead-up...

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• Albert Einstein wrote a complicated logic puzzle when he was a young man, and he estimated that only two percent of the people who tried to solve it would be successful. 
• See if you can figure out the answer to the difficult riddle. 

There’s nothing like a good riddle to stimulate your mind and give you an excuse to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes. Sure, the thrill of solving puzzles may not give you the adrenaline rush of a skydive... Читать дальше...

Scientists may have discovered why cancer incidence rises with age, and it's got more to do with the immune system than people thought.

Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog will soon be back in the spotlight _ or will it be the shadows.