Trump Hires Harder, Hulk Hogan’s Gawker-Toppling Lawyer in Dispute Against Omarosa

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fortune.com | Aug 14 @ 20:04

The people that Manigault Newman said had played her the tape or had knowledge of it denied it. Manigault Newman has made a number of claims in media appearances and in her new book, Unhinged, about the president making racist statements. The president’s demand for arbitration is based on a confidentiality agreement that the Trump campaign states Manigault Newman signed with the organization covering her work on the 2016 campaign. After a jury found against Gawker, news emerged that billionaire Peter Thiel had helped fund Bollea’s lawsuit. Charles Harder, the lawyer who represented Hulk Hogan in a successful lawsuit against Gawker that pushed the set of media sites into bankruptcy, has been hired by President Donald Trump in an arbitration fight with former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman.

Theresa May considers plan to register 3 million EU citizens 'alphabetically' to cope with flood of applications

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 20:01

GettyHome Office officials believe that the plan to register EU citizens alphabetically would be the least politically sensitive of all those under consideration. "The EU settlement scheme will make it easy for EU citizens to get the status they need. "It will be opened on a phased basis from later this year and will offer a streamlined, user-friendly way for EU citizens to obtain their status. "She added: "Many EU citizens will not apply and not understand the consequences. "Maike Bohn, co-founder of the3million, told BI: "Little has been done to inform EU citizens, with many unaware of what they will have to do.

How Living in Mexico Increased The Quality Of Our Lives

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:58

And when it does, if you’re living in Mexico, it’s hard not to break out laughing or even go into a spontaneous happy dance. For this article, I’ll discuss just four ways in which living in Mexico for the last two years (about one third of it spent traveling around Mexico on a road trip of adventure and discovery) increased the quality of our lives. When my wife and I decided to try living in Mexico for a while, we didn’t really know what to expect. With a substantially lower cost of living for a better lifestyle and massively reduced concerns about cost for quality healthcare, by living here in Mexico, my wife and I have removed two very large items that would otherwise preoccupy us. For me, it was a definite cost / quality improvement.

Diane Bryant was only at Google for a few months before leaving, but she still has a lot to say about how it does business (GOOG, GOOGL)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:55

Diane Bryant spoke at UC Davis on Tuesday, six weeks after leaving her job as COO of Google cloud. "As COO of Google cloud, I recently met with the CIO of McDonald's," said Bryant, whose departure from Google was announced six weeks ago. " When Diane Greene, Google's cloud chief, hired Bryant, it was considered a coup. In contrast, she left Google after being COO of Google's cloud division for about 7 months. "They feed that information to the cafeteria managers on a daily basis to drive his and her purchasing decisions," Bryant told the crowd.

New OnePlus 6T Leak Reveals Exciting Upgrade

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:54

With OnePlus strongly hinting that the six month ’tick-tock’ cycle of handset updates will be continuing this year, the geekerati are expecting to see the presumptively named OnePlus 6T launch in late October/early November 2018Speculation has been building up regarding the new features, but now we’ve had our clearest look at what the OnePlus 6T will be sporting. The question of course is how likely is the Oppo R17 going to guide the OnePlus 6T. And it is thanks to the recently confirmed Oppo R17 and R17 Pro. OnePlus has acknowledged to myself in the past that there is a connection, namely ”OnePlus is a separate company from Oppo. Historically there has been a lot in common between the Oppo and OnePlus handsets.

Tiffany & Co to Spend at Least $250 Million on Fifth Avenue Store Remodel

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fortune.com | Aug 14 @ 19:49

A few years ago, Macy’s (m)undertook a $400 million multi-year renovation of its 1 million square foot flagship in Manhattan’s Herald Square. In its most recent quarter, Tiffany enjoyed results that suggest it is getting back on track after a difficult period that saw some turnover in the c-suite. Tiffany & Co (tif) is renewing its vows to its flagship store. “The newly reimagined flagship will serve as the modern crown jewel of our global store network,” said Tiffany CEO Alessandro Bogliolo in a statement. During renovations, Tiffany will expand its retail space in a location at 6 East 57th Street.

Your opinion matters — Join BI Insiders program

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:49

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As a dedicated Business Insider reader, your opinion is important to us. about Business Insider and a variety of topics from technology, to trending stories, to finance, politics, sports and many other subjects. Receive sneak peeks of what we learn, and happenings at Business Insider. of what we learn, and happenings at Business Insider. The BI Insiders are an exclusive online community of Business Insider readers who like to:Share their opinions about Business Insider and a variety of topics from technology, to trending stories, to finance, politics, sports and many other subjects.

The defense in the Manafort trial rested its case without calling any witnesses

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:44

Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesSign up for the latest Russia investigation updates here»The defense in the Paul Manafort criminal trial rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses. "In very broad terms, you can imagine three kinds of defense witnesses in a criminal case," he told The Washington Post. Experts said the defense also likely had limited options when it came to calling witnesses to the stand. He was the government's star witness in the Manafort trial and his testimony spanned more than two days. It's not unusual for the defense to rest without calling any witnesses, particularly in white collar cases, legal experts say.

The defense in the Manafort trial rested its case without calling any witnesses

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:44

Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesSign up for the latest Russia investigation updates here»The defense in the Paul Manafort criminal trial rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses. "In very broad terms, you can imagine three kinds of defense witnesses in a criminal case," he told The Washington Post. Experts said the defense also likely had limited options when it came to calling witnesses to the stand. He was the government's star witness in the Manafort trial and his testimony spanned more than two days. It's not unusual for the defense to rest without calling any witnesses, particularly in white collar cases, legal experts say.

Priests Produced Child Pornography on Church Property, Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report States

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fortune.com | Aug 14 @ 19:34

Among the horrific revelations of a 1,356-page Pennsylvania grand jury report that found more than 1,000 identifiable child victims were abused by over 300 Catholic priests, one stands out starkly: Priests allegedly used church property to product child pornography. According to the grand jury report, diocese records state that the church negotiated with law enforcement to avoid prosecution. A number of priests cited in the report were found by church and civil authorities in possession of child pornography as well. The report claims Zirwas and three other priests created child pornography in parishes and rectories using whips, violence, and sadism while raping their victims. With one priest, George Zirwas, the grand jury says his diocese knew of complaints starting in 1987 that he purportedly sexually abused children.

Differences in age, gender, and income at the top platforms (FB, TWTR, LNKD, GOOG, GOOGL, SNAP)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:33

BI IntelligenceThis is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. In a new report, Business Insider Intelligence highlights the key audience demographics for six major social platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. While social platforms offer tools that let marketers target particular audience segments, advertisers must track how these audience bases — and their behaviors — are shifting. Age does remain a factor — younger internet users tend to be more likely to engage in social networking overall, and adopt specific social platforms. Teens are starting to use a category of social media called "digital hangouts.

alliantgroup BrandVoice: Embracing The Future: The STEM Revolution

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:32

For instance, it might surprise many students to know that half of all STEM jobs are in manufacturing, healthcare and construction. Will new jobs created by technology and automation offset the loss of traditional administrative and manufacturing jobs? Will there be enough jobs to go around as automation becomes more prevalent in our factories and offices? How will automation affect the future of work and labor? However, I remain optimistic that this is healthy and will provide the spark necessary to fan the flames of our future.

I tried Clarks' newest pair of sneakers with soles inspired by the anatomy of the human foot — and was blown away by their comfort

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:30

The men's Clarks Tri Native in red. The men's Clarks Tri Native in light tan. The women's Clarks Tri Native in red. In terms of style, the Clarks Tri Native is impressive. Of all the Trigenic shoes I've worn, the Tri Native is the most well-executed because of its style and comfort.

‘Life Is Precious’: A Year After Face Transplant, a Patient Recalls Her Journey

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fortune.com | Aug 14 @ 19:28

After 22 surgeries to reconstruct her face, doctors at the Cleveland Clinic performed the full face transplant, effectively replacing 100% of her face, National Geographic said. A year ago, the Cleveland Clinic performed a face transplant on the youngest patient to date, who was 21 at the time. The first successful full face transplant was conducted in Spain eight years ago. National Geographic chronicled the journey of that patient, Katie Stubblefield, in its September issue. Brian Gastman and Frank Papay of the Cleveland Clinic led the surgery, which required 31 hours.

'NBA 2K19' MyLeague News And Notes: Answering A Few Questions About This Year's Franchise Experience

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:22

EB: "They will be their actual draft ages, but adjusted based on the rules of the league (if applicable). "BM: Can players from the historic draft classes be used to create rosters for MyLeague? BM: What ages will the players be in the historic draft classes? Will they be their draft ages? EB: "Their hair cannot be changed at the edit player level.

Tom Brady spotted in a new helmet as his old headgear will soon be banned due to safety concerns

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:21

Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesWhile the New England Patriots prepare for the 2018 season in training camp, a new helmet worn by Tom Brady in practice indicates that he's already getting ready for 2019 and beyond. Tom Brady has worn the same helmet for his 18 years in the NFL, but will be forced to change his headgear next season due to new league standards in safety. Brady was spotted at Patriots practice testing out some new headgear on Sunday, which the Twitter account Helmet Stalker identified as a Riddell Precision Fit SpeedFlex with and SF-2BD-SW facemask and a Riddell softcup chinstrap. Mike Ehrmann/GettyBrady's practice with the new helmet appears to be a forward-thinking move. While Brady has never missed a game due to a concussion, his wife Gisele Bündchen has said that he has suffered them before.

Tom Brady spotted in a new helmet as his old headgear will soon be banned due to safety concerns

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:21

Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesWhile the New England Patriots prepare for the 2018 season in training camp, a new helmet worn by Tom Brady in practice indicates that he's already getting ready for 2019 and beyond. Tom Brady has worn the same helmet for his 18 years in the NFL, but will be forced to change his headgear next season due to new league standards in safety. Brady was spotted at Patriots practice testing out some new headgear on Sunday, which the Twitter account Helmet Stalker identified as a Riddell Precision Fit SpeedFlex with and SF-2BD-SW facemask and a Riddell softcup chinstrap. Mike Ehrmann/GettyBrady's practice with the new helmet appears to be a forward-thinking move. While Brady has never missed a game due to a concussion, his wife Gisele Bündchen has said that he has suffered them before.

Engage, Extend And Explore. But Don't Ask Evernote About Eliminating Email

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:20

Engage, Extend and Explore are the new brand values; Mads has been given a pachyderm makeover, transformed from grey to green. “The new Evernote branding reflects the optimism, clarity and confidence that Evernote instills in its customers and that they in turn give back. Ten years on from its official launch as an iPhone note-taking app, Evernote has a serious case of the E’s. Having failed to eliminate email, the company now apparently wants to kill off the business meeting. In fairness, despite silicon valley’s professed hatred of email, nobody else there has succeeded in eliminating it either.

A Twitter engineer says he's deleting the app from his own phone in a protest of CEO Jack Dorsey's policies (TWTR)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:15

I believe leadership truly have their hearts in the right place and genuinely want Twitter to be a safe place, but right now leadership is failing us. GettyTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey is facing sharp criticism from an unlikely source — one of his own engineers. "I love @twitter, the company and service, but right now we are making the wrong decisions," he wrote. "It's not clear what Twitter's response to the engineer's actions is, or whether he will be reprimanded for speaking out. " His Twitter bio now says he is "on a twitter break.

A Twitter engineer says he's deleting the app from his own phone in a protest of CEO Jack Dorsey's policies (TWTR)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:15

I believe leadership truly have their hearts in the right place and genuinely want Twitter to be a safe place, but right now leadership is failing us. GettyTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey is facing sharp criticism from an unlikely source — one of his own engineers. "I love @twitter, the company and service, but right now we are making the wrong decisions," he wrote. "It's not clear what Twitter's response to the engineer's actions is, or whether he will be reprimanded for speaking out. " His Twitter bio now says he is "on a twitter break.

Helmet Rule Change: NFL's Next Step Toward Player Safety

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:15

Is this another rule change that fundamentally alters the nature of the game? A football helmet has never adequately protected against concussions; it was primarily designed to prevent skull fracture. How can players who have spent their whole careers since Pop Warner tackling that way suddenly change the way they play? Every protective rule change is initially greeted with controversy. Howls of outrage have greeted the imposition of a new NFL rule outlawing the use of the helmet to hit any part of an offensive player's body.

Want Safer Bets When Investing In Cannabis, Invest In Beer And Pharmaceutical Companies

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:12

Below are four companies in those sectors that have entered the legal cannabis game in a way that makes them prime portfolio choices. Still, a few cannabis companies that began in the penny stock game have since flourished into real cannabis industry players. Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ)The brewer behind Corona and Modelo beer brands was the first alcohol company to jump into legal marijuana. The United States government still considers the herb a Schedule I dangerous drug, so there is a degree of uncertainly surrounding the U.S. market. It’s a lot safer than handing over your life savings to the new cannabis dispensary opening in your legal state.

How Are the Children of The Recession Handling Financial Independence?

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forbes.com | Aug 14 @ 19:10

How are they handling their financial independence, and did the events of The Recession shape their spending habits? Their parents may have faced hard financial times, but that has not stopped young adults from trusting their advice. During The Recession, 81% of young adults saw their parents go through financial hardship, but 76% believe they will be better off in the future than their parents. Many young adults also struggled to identify good debts and bad debts. In general, a good debt is one that can lead to a better financial future, such as a home loan or a student loan.

Billionaire investor George Soros made a big bet on music streaming services, and it looks like it's paying off (SPOT, P)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:08

AP ImagesBillionaire investor George Soros bet big on music-streaming platforms in the second quarter. It also loaded up on 7.12 million shares of Pandora stock currently valued at $56.1 million, the filing showed. His fund, Soros Fund Management, bought 728,700 shares of Spotify currently valued at $122.6 million in the second quarter, according to documents filed Tuesday. Spotify was Soros' fourth-biggest position at the end of the second quarter, trailing Liberty Broadband ($556.1 million), VICI Properties ($443.7 million), and NXP Semiconductors ($209.9 million). Meanwhile, Pandora soared 57% in the second quarter, ending the period at $7.88.

Billionaire investor George Soros made a big bet on music streaming services, and it looks like it's paying off (SPOT, P)

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:08

AP ImagesBillionaire investor George Soros bet big on music-streaming platforms in the second quarter. It also loaded up on 7.12 million shares of Pandora stock currently valued at $56.1 million, the filing showed. His fund, Soros Fund Management, bought 728,700 shares of Spotify currently valued at $122.6 million in the second quarter, according to documents filed Tuesday. Spotify was Soros' fourth-biggest position at the end of the second quarter, trailing Liberty Broadband ($556.1 million), VICI Properties ($443.7 million), and NXP Semiconductors ($209.9 million). Meanwhile, Pandora soared 57% in the second quarter, ending the period at $7.88.

Omarosa and Michael Cohen made secret recordings of Trump — and fellow officials are reportedly wondering if anyone else did too

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:06

Omarosa Manigault Newman, Donald Trump, and Michael Cohen. Meanwhile, a person close to the Trump legal team who heard the remaining 11 Cohen tapes told Business Insider last month that they contain conversations between Cohen and third parties about Trump, not direct discussions between Trump and Cohen. The first secret recordings belonged to the president's former longtime lawyer Michael Cohen, who is currently under criminal investigation in the Southern District of New York. : The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump," told The Post last year there "was never any sense with Donald of the phone being used for private conversation. "Liberal Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson on Monday summed up why Cohen and Manigault Newman felt the need to make those secret recordings.

Omarosa and Michael Cohen made secret recordings of Trump — and fellow officials are reportedly wondering if anyone else did too

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:06

Omarosa Manigault Newman, Donald Trump, and Michael Cohen. Meanwhile, a person close to the Trump legal team who heard the remaining 11 Cohen tapes told Business Insider last month that they contain conversations between Cohen and third parties about Trump, not direct discussions between Trump and Cohen. The first secret recordings belonged to the president's former longtime lawyer Michael Cohen, who is currently under criminal investigation in the Southern District of New York. : The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump," told The Post last year there "was never any sense with Donald of the phone being used for private conversation. "Liberal Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson on Monday summed up why Cohen and Manigault Newman felt the need to make those secret recordings.

Here's how the regtech landscape is evolving to address increasing compliance needs

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businessinsider.com | Aug 14 @ 19:03

Finally, it outlines what impact these drivers will have, and gives insight into what the global regtech industry will look like by 2020. Regtech startups boast solutions that can ease FIs' compliance burden — but they are struggling to scale. Startups offering regtech solutions will also play a part by partnering with each other, forming industry organizations, and taking advantage of new opportunities. Here are some of the key takeaways:Regulatory compliance is still a significant issue faced by global FIs. Regtech solutions seemed to offer the solution to financial institutions' (FIs) compliance woes when they first came to prominence around 24 months ago, gaining support from regulators and investors alike.


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