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Warner Bros. names Ann Sarnoff as new chair and CEO

Warner Bros. names Ann Sarnoff as new chair and CEO

She takes the helm after Kevin Tsujihara exited the company in March amid an inappropriate relationship with an actress.

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The best mattresses you can buy online: Casper, Nectar, Leesa, and more

The best mattresses you can buy online: Casper, Nectar, Leesa, and more

BEST DEALS ON MATTRESSES THIS WEEK: MEMORIAL DAY SALES

Zinus 10-inch Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattresses — Save 23%

Casper Essential Mattress — Save 25%

Mattress Firm — Save up to 25% on Serta, Sleepy’s, and Beautyrest

Modway Jenna Innerspring Mattress — Save up to 57%

Allswell Hybrid Mattress — Save 10% with code LUXE10

Sleep can make or break your day. If you wake up feeling energized and…

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Trump's selective displays of empathy

Trump’s selective displays of empathy

After the United Nations released an independent report this week that concluded Saudi officials killed and dismembered Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump reacted in a way true to his character. He ignored it.

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Armoire is angling to become the everyday Rent the Runway

Armoire is angling to become the everyday Rent the Runway

When Armoire first emerged from MIT’s accelerator program back in 2016, the company’s vision was already fully formed — combine StitchFix and Rent the Runway to give women a low-cost, sustainable way to get a high-fashion, high-functioning wardrobe for every day.

Ambika Singh, the Seattle-based company’s chief executive, set out to solve two problems: the amount of time wasted on shopping, some…

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Nine dead in skydiving excursion plane crash

Nine dead in skydiving excursion plane crash

A small plane crashed while on a skydiving excursion in Oahu and erupted into flames, killing all nine people aboard, Hawaii authorities said.

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Here's what a US war with Iran could look like

Here’s what a US war with Iran could look like

CNN’s Nic Robertson breaks down the impact a possible war between the US and Iran could have on a regional and global scale.

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Machine learning for everyone startup Intersect Labs launches platform for data analysis Machine learning is the holy grail of data analysis, but unfortunately, that holy grail oftentimes requires a PhD in Computer Science just to get started.

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TV show apologizes for 'racist' BTS comment

TV show apologizes for ‘racist’ BTS comment

An Australian television station has issued an apology after one of its shows was criticized as “xenophobic” and “racist” by fans of South Korean boy-band BTS.

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Trump to meet Xi at G20 amid raging trade war. He says the Chinese leader is a 'terrific guy'

Trump to meet Xi at G20 amid raging trade war. He says the Chinese leader is a ‘terrific guy’

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an “extended” meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Japan next week, a significant development aimed at resolving the ongoing trade war between the two countries.

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Trump voter's false claim surprises CNN reporter

Trump voter’s false claim surprises CNN reporter

CNN’s Ed Lavandera talks with President Trump’s supporters in Florida ahead of his 2020 campaign kickoff.

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Credit cards with the coolest perks: Wine tastings, museum admission, free hotels

Credit cards with the coolest perks: Wine tastings, museum admission, free hotels

Your first credit card probably lured you in with a free beach towel and a promise of 1% cash back. Is that still the card you’re carrying in your pocket? If so, you’re missing out on one of the best parts of the modern economy: credit card perks.

Credit card perks and rewards can be worth literally thousands of dollars every year, and you don’t have to be a big spender to enjoy these big…

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7 of the best pet insurance companies, according to actual pet owners

7 of the best pet insurance companies, according to actual pet owners

As all pet owners — excuse us, paw-rents — can attest, there’s nothing like coming home to a wagging tail or a purring, biscuit-making ball of fluff. That being said, there’s nothing as jarring as expecting to come home to said tail/ball of fluff, only to be greeted by a few wimpers accompanied by a limp, a puddle of vomit, or — even worse — unsettling silence. 

When a pet isn’t acting like…

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Cleo, the London-based fintech, has quietly taken debt financing from US-based TriplePoint Capital

Cleo, the London-based fintech, has quietly taken debt financing from US-based TriplePoint Capital

Cleo, the London-based “digital assistant” that wants to replace your banking apps, has quietly taken venture debt from U.S.-based TriplePoint Capital, according to a regulatory filing.

The amount remains undisclosed, though I understand from sources that the figure is somewhere in the region of mid-“single-digit” millions and will bridge the gap before a larger Series B round later this year. Cl…

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The curious subculture of diagnosing dead artists by their work

The curious subculture of diagnosing dead artists by their work

“Doctors love to play at diagnosis,” admitted Dr. Michael F. Marmor, a Stanford University ophthalmology professor and author of several books about artists and eyesight. Most physicians reserve their diagnoses for patients, but there is a subculture of medical professionals fascinated by the health problems of famous, dead artists — and how they affected their work.

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Only 5 days left for super savings on passes to Disrupt SF 2019

Only 5 days left for super savings on passes to Disrupt SF 2019

We know you’re hard at work bringing your early-stage startup dreams to fruition, but allow us to offer this hot tip. Super-early-bird-pass pricing for Disrupt San Francisco 2019 pulls a disappearing act on June 21 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

Buy your pass nowand depending on the pass you buy you can save up to $1,800. You can even select the payment plan option during checkout and pay for your pass over…

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Get 2 months of Extra Crunch for $2

Get 2 months of Extra Crunch for $2

We’re excited to announce a special promotion for Extra Crunch. Starting today, new users signing up for Extra Crunch will get a trial rate of $2 for the first 2 months. After the trial period ends, you’ll be moved over to our monthly plan for $15 per month. This offer ends on June 21, so be sure to take advantage of it before it expires.

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Extra Crunch is our…

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The great master's enduring legacy

The great master’s enduring legacy

Leonardo da Vinci died 500 years ago at the age of 67. He was a universal genius driven by insatiable curiosity that led him to explore ideas in science, math, architecture, design, engineering, geology, cartography, sculpting, drawing and, of course, painting.