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I’m a firm believer in the Second Amendment, a well-trained sportsman, and a responsible weapons owner. But, like millions of Americans, I’ve been moved by what I’ve seen take place at American schools. As a law-abiding, red-blooded American, I’m not willing to give up all my rights because of a few bad apples, but seeing the recent carnage has made me realize that maybe we need to draw some kind of a line. Maybe it’s time for me to make a sacrifice. If nothing else, at least the world will have one less weapon that... Читать дальше...

William H.T. 'Bucky' Bush, a St. Louis native and brother of former President George H. W. Bush, has died at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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More trust. Less friction. Blockchain is big news, and it’s redefining the way the world looks at transactions. You’ve probably been reading all about blockchain as it applies to cryptocurrency, but the underlying technology holds the potential to transform the way we exchange everything from payments and goods, to contracts and deeds.

Before we get into what it can do, let's start by answering the simple question: What is blockchain? Blockchain is a shared ledger for recording the history of transactions. Читать дальше...

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Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.

For example, almost half of US households now have a Prime membership, diminishing Amazon's growth potential in the country. Meanwhile, in China, the world's largest e-commerce market... Читать дальше...

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• Mina Gerges, 23, is an Instagram personality known for parodying celebrity looks.
• About eight months ago, he decided to take a break from social media. 
• On February 19, he returned from his hiatus to talk about battling an eating disorder.
• Gerges told INSIDER that he shared the personal story to help other men with body image issues and eating disorders know that they're not alone.

Since 2014, Mina Gerges has gained... Читать дальше...

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• Some toys have become rare collectibles, while others didn't stand the test of time.
• A vintage Barbie from 1959 was purchased on eBay for $2,800.99.
• A rare Pokemon card was sold for $54,970 at an auction.
• But Beanie Babies aren't worth as much as people thought they would be.
  

Remember how people always told you to keep the tags on your Beanie Babies, and your Pokemon cards in plastic binder sleeves because they might be worth a lot of money someday? Читать дальше...

The White House is hosting a summit Thursday at which Cabinet secretaries will explain how they are fighting the nation's opioid crisis. It will also be attended by individuals who have been affected by the epidemic. President Donald Trump declared the crisis a national public health emergency in October. In 2016, about 64,000 people died of drug overdoses, about two-thirds of which were caused by opioids. State and city governments are bearing most of the financial burden of the crisis. Читать дальше...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly has once again been diagnosed with oral cancer. Kelly released a statement Thursday through his publicist saying he is "shocked and deeply saddened" by the news, and vows to once again to fight to overcome the disease. He did not go into specifics on the diagnoses except to say the cancer was discovered following a test. "As our family has faced many trials and triumphs throughout the years, you have blessed us with your prayers. Читать дальше...

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a much tougher policy toward drug dealers, during a White House summit on the nation's opioid crisis. "Some countries have a tough penalty, the ultimate penalty, and they have much less of a drug problem than we do," Trump said at the Thursday event. The comment appeared to be in line with a media report suggesting Trump is toying with the idea of supporting the death penalty for major drug trafficking offenses. The report quoted an unnamed senior administration... Читать дальше...

A major Canadian outdoor retail chain said Thursday it will stop selling products from a U.S. company that manufactures guns and ammunition. Mountain Equipment Co-op, known as MEC, said it would stop carrying products from Vista Outdoor, a sprawling outdoor sports and recreation company that manufactures gun products, including assault-style rifles. MEC, based in Vancouver, sells neither firearms nor ammunition, but said it would quit selling five brands owned by Vista, including CamelBak, Bollé and Bushnell... Читать дальше...

Die US-Amerikanerin Mikaela Shiffrin verzichtet auf die Ski-Weltcup-Rennen am Wochenende in Crans Montana. Die bald 23-jährige Riesentorlauf-Olympiasiegerin von Pyeongchang ist im Wallis weder im Super-G am Samstag noch in der Kombination am Sonntag am Start. Es sind die beiden einzigen Disziplinen, in denen Shiffrin in dieser Saison noch nie auf dem Podest gestanden ist.

He is accused of sending at least 5 threatening notes, including one addressed to the President's son.

A former Google engineer has filed an explosive lawsuit against the search giant, claiming it failed to police an out-of-control “bro culture” in its offices, where harassment of women was rampant. During her seven years at Google’s Mountain View, Calif., headquarters, Loretta Lee claims she was frequently bullied, touched inappropriately and even pummeled with Nerf...

Paris (dpa) - France‘s PSA group, which manufactures Peugeot and Citroen cars, announced on Thursday a 6.1 per cent profit margin, equal to 3.99 billion euros (4.87 billion dollars), for 2017.The group, which bought loss-making Opel last year for 1.3 billion euros, also said that a turnaround plan for the former General Motors subsidiary was delivering its first results.PSA‘s core carmaking business - the Peugeot, Citroen and DS marques - recorded a 7.3 per cent profit in 2017, up from 6 per cent... Читать дальше...

The Upper West Side couple whose two young children were slashed to death by their deranged nanny six years ago is staying “positive” as the case goes to trial Thursday. Kevin and Marina Krim know all eyes will be on them as the deaths of Leo, 2, and Lucia, 6, play out before jurors in...

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – President Rouhani, in his meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, highly regarded the role of sports in vitality, health and close ties between nations.

Une passagère a subi des blessures mineures jeudi matin à bord d'un avion d'Air Canada à l'aéroport Pearson de Toronto lorsque son téléphone cellulaire a pris feu.

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – President Rouhani, in his meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday, highly regarded the role of sports in vitality, health and close ties between nations.

Alaska's only congressman last week seemed to suggest Jews could have avoided being "put into the ovens" in the Holocaust if they were armed, according to a video recording of his comments at the Alaska Municipal League last week.

Jay-Z has bagged the crown of wealthiest hip-hop star in the world. The US rapper - who released his latest album 4:44 in 2017 - saw his net worth jump from 810 million dollars to 900 million dollars in the past year, according to Forbes. It is the first time he has topped the magazine's list of wealthiest hip-hop stars since they began compiling it in 2011. This is largely thanks to the rising value of his stakes in Armand de Brignac champagne and D'usse cognac, Forbes said. He overtook Diddy who... Читать дальше...

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• Two exes who own a bakery together were interviewed by The New York Times about their divorce.
• The ex-husband said the "extreme" demands of running a bakery may have contributed to their split.
• Research suggests outside stress — including work stress — can negatively affect a relationship.
• Being stressed out general may contribute to divorce.

The New York Times has a column called "Unhitched," in which a divorced couple is interviewed about their marriage... Читать дальше...

San Francisco finished the season on a five-game win streak, but GM John Lynch knows there is plenty of work ahead.

American automakers were battered as consumers pulled back on new car purchases in February, a continued hangover from the brisk sales pace last year, according to data released Thursday.

WASHINGTON — More than half of Americans, including large majorities of blacks and Hispanics, think President Donald Trump is a racist. More than half think his policies have made things worse for Hispanics and Muslims, and nearly half say they’ve made things worse for African Americans. According to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC […]