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Daily horoscope for Thursday May 31
byApril 21 to May 21 The moon awakens your wisdom and learning, helping you realise how much you already know about a subject or a person. You will also absorb new information easily. Talking to a partner goes well but it’s the way you listen that adds to the love match. Single? Mars links you […]
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Design film featuring Google, Pentagram and Ikea to tackle big issues
byThe Frontiers of Design has been produced by New York-based studio Doberman, and features short interviews with 20 influential designers, sharing their views on topics such as diversity, ethics, the environment, education and more. Google, the Guggenheim, Pentagram and The New York Times; these are just some of the businesses that have been interviewed for […]
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French artist whose paintings survived raid to get first UK show
byNational Gallery to show Louis-Léopold Boilly works that hung in house targeted by robbers. The first exhibition in the UK of an artist who almost lost his head in the French Revolution, and whose paintings survived the biggest domestic art and antiques raid in UK history, will be seen next year at the National Galleryin London. […]
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How to Go on Summer Vacation Even If You Think You Can’t Afford It
byAbout one-quarter of Americans won’t go on vacation this summer because they can’t afford it, according to a survey from Bankrate. But, for Americans who get paid time off from their work, not taking those days is a waste of time and money. “It’s important for Americans who have vacation time to use it, even if […]
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Donald Trump Jr. Defends Kim Kardashian Over Mean-Spirited New York Post Cover
byDonald Trump Jr. came to Kim Kardashian‘s defense on Thursday after the New York Post ran a cover story mocking the reality star’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star met with the president on Wednesday to discuss prison reform. Later that day, the newspaper teased its new cover. “The Other Big Ass Summit,” the cover […]
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Microsoft just became more valuable than Google parent Alphabet by $10 billion
byMicrosoft is worth $749 billion, but still billions behind Apple and Amazon. In the race between the biggest tech companies, Microsoft just became more valuable than Alphabet by $10 billion. As of Tuesday’s market close, Microsoft was worth $749 billion, while Alphabet was worth $739 billion, reports CNBC. Alphabet, the parent company of Google and several offshoots like Waymo and […]
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Drugs that help our cells tidy up might extend lifespan
byBoosting the body’s “disposal system” can stave off age-related organ damage and increase lifespan by 10 percent in mice. As we age, our body’s tissues start to accumulate damage. When we’re young, our in-built disposal systems seem to take care of this, breaking down DNA and whole cells that no longer serve their purpose. But […]
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$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding
byBlockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures, RRE Ventures and Jay Jordan. The firm, which rebranded from itBit in 2016, has now raised a total of $93 million to date, according to a release. Paxos said it aims to use the new funds to scale up […]
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7 Signs You May Need to Leave Your Original Team Members Behind
byWatch for the warning signs that your early employees aren’t developing as your business grows, or you could end up with lots of unanticipated problems. As your business grows, so do its needs for talent and skill. But, over time, your business’s needs may outpace the skills of your founding and core employees, and your very […]
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US tariffs: Steel and aluminium levies slapped on key allies
byThe US is to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from allies in Europe and North America. The US said a 25% tax on steel and 10% tax on aluminium from the EU, Mexico and Canada will start at midnight. The move immediately triggered vows of retaliation from Mexico and the EU, which called […]
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