The annual Allen & Co conference in Sun Valley brings millionaires and billionaires from around the world. Here's who went last year.
<p>Student Danielle Gervais settles in her room the day before classes begin with her cat, Fuzzy, at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. This year, Stetson has allowed students to have a pet in one of the dormitories, one of a small number of colleges and universities that allow students to have pets on campus. (AP Photo/John Raoux)</p>
Christian Maurer (SUI1) is just 13km from the final turnpoint at Peille, but he can hardly walk and needs to rest before he can go on. 'The last miles will be the hardest,' he says.
The leader of the troops walks slowly through the ranks of soldiers, who part respectfully, as he looks at them with an expression that combines anger, pain and grim intent. The scene comes from the latest in the series, "War for the Planet of the Apes," which opens on Friday and has generated laudatory reviews. In "War," the fragile truce between humans and apes has given way, and we discover the sinister Colonel (played by Woody Harrelson), whose early actions set in motion a series of devastating events for both populations. Читать дальше...
The Shabaab al-Mujahideen Movement, al-Qaeda’s (AQ) branch in Somalia, claimed an attack with an explosive-laden vehicle on AMISOM, Somali National Army (SNA), and “mercenary” forces in a suburb of Mogadishu.
The Championships are winding down and by the time this video airs we’ll be down to the semifinals on both sides of the draw, but before we pop our popcorn and see how the rest of the fortnight plays out, let’s take a look at who who was hot and who was not during the first week and a half of Wimbledon.
God wants us to be tougher. He wants us to fight like David and his army of giant-slayers.
When Amazon flexes its muscles in a new industry, businesses start shaking in the knees. These are the 10 industries that have felt the impact of Amazon's aggressive expansion.
Meal replacement drinks have become more ubiquitous as we’re getting busier and working longer hours. Not to be confused with protein shakes, meal replacement drinks typically have less protein, more carbohydrates, and more calories per serving. Some meal replacement drinks are being marketed to help people lose…
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How should companies strategize in the age of "Brump" (shorthand for Brexit and Trump)? Should they think locally rather than globally? Are trade wars inevitable, and if so, how will they affect countries large and small? Don't miss this analysis from economist Pankaj Ghemawat.
Frank Artale, a managing partner at Bellevue, Wash.-based venture capital firm Ignition Partners, has resigned at the firm's request after allegations of "misconduct" against him, according to a statement from Ignition Partners tonight.
Microsoft released a new artificial intelligence app for iPhone this morning that can read text from signs and documents aloud, describe people and their emotions, identify currency values, and narrate the activity taking place in front of the user, among other futuristic features.
The fact that there are over 100 different types of kimchi should tell you something about the pride Koreans have in their food.
The Athlete CEO The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching. John Wooden So what exactly IS the Athlete Matrix and why is it important that you soak in every word I … Continued
Was aber nicht notwendig ist, immerhin ist es NUR Essen, Leute.
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Because two pieces are better than one
Tennis superstar Serena Williams is back to compete at the US Open in New York City this week. Though she's ended up one of the world's highest-paid female athletes, she's never played for the money.
Is it just me or does your brain also hate you?
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Bottled water drinkers sip down lots of tiny bits of plastic. A fresh report from the World Health Organization suggests it's a major source of trash.
Side court style won't be the same without Murray's Mrs
The historical Iranian city of Yazd has been added to UNESCO’s coveted World Heritage List at the World Heritage Committee’s 41st session, which took place in Krakow on July 9.
What happens when left-wing extremists run riot in Germanys second-largest city?
