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Bill Gates Is Still Super Rich, But No Longer The World's Richest Person

Gates has held the title off and on since 1995.<p>Once upon a time, back when Amazon only sold books, Bill Gates was the world’s richest person.<p>To state the obvious, Amazon outgrew the book game. And as of Thursday morning, its founder Jeff Bezos has eclipsed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as the …

A Rancho Santa Margarita resident installed a drought-tolerant lawn, and now he could face HOA fines

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA — Jeff Armbruster was just looking to replace his dying lawn and save a little money in the process.<p>In April, the widowed …

New York eyes textalyzer to bust drivers using cellphones

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Police in New York state may soon have a high-tech way of catching texting drivers: a device known as a textalyzer that allows an officer to quickly check if a cellphone has been in use before a crash.<p>Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday directed the Governor's Traffic …

Foxconn Says It Plans to Build Factory in Wisconsin, Adding 3,000 Jobs

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics supplier for Apple and other tech giants, said Wednesday it would open its first major American factory in Wisconsin, a boost both for the battleground state’s economy and the Trump administration’s efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing.<p>White House officials …

Dustin Johnson admits he's still feeling effects from Masters back injury

Dustin Johnson opened 2017 by taking a flamethrower to the competition, placing inside the top 6 in seven of eight events (including wins in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Austin). Since his freak back injury on Masters eve, it's been a different tale for the World No. 1, with zero top 10s in his …

Where Jordan Spieth is showing true greatness

There are myriad reasons Jordan Spieth won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Probably the overriding one was articulated by Johnny Miller in 2015:<p>“So many guys today seem to win by accident, but Spieth doesn’t,” Miller said for a story in Golf Digest. “His game is ruled by that most …

Why Nonsmokers With Healthy Diets Get Heart Disease

Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system. We know some of the causes of …

4 Distractions You Must Stop Stressing Over If You Want to Succeed

You can't change the past but if you focus on the present you can change your future.<p>The entrepreneur journey is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. However, anyone who tells you that following your passion and working four hours a week is all it takes, is selling something. Your …

A Harvard professor says your answers to 2 questions will help you become more successful in life

Michael Phelps and Winston Churchill make early appearances in Eric Barker's book, "Barking Up the Wrong Tree." Barker uses them as prime examples of people who succeeded because of — not in spite of — their eccentricities.<p>Phelps has an unusual body type; Churchill was a "paranoid loose cannon." …

John McCain Gets Best Care, Then Votes to Deprive Others

<b>To the Editor:</b><p>Re “G.O.P. Repeal Push Is Dealt a Setback as Debating Opens” (front page, July 26):<p>Senator John McCain, who has a brain tumor and is recovering from surgery, returned to Washington to vote in favor of allowing the Senate to proceed with some sort of Obamacare repeal bill. The bill, …

California State Parks switching to new reservation system on Aug. 1

California campers who utilize the state's parks will need to use a different reservation system starting in August.<p>California State Parks will now offer camping and lodging reservations via ReserveCalifornia, a site that launches on Aug. 1, instead of ReserveAmerica, its former vendor. According …

Broncos acquire veteran OL Allen Barbre in trade with Eagles

The Broncos on Wednesday acquired veteran offensive lineman Allen Barbre from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional seventh-round …

Judge: Baby Charlie Gard will end life in hospice, not home

AP Radio AP Radio News:<p>LONDON (AP) -- Critically ill baby Charlie Gard will be transferred to a hospice and taken off life support unless his parents and a hospital agree on a plan that could potentially keep the child alive for a bit longer, a British judge ruled Wednesday.<p>High Court judge …

Dana Perino: Advice for Sarah Huckabee Sanders from one female press secretary to another

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the third woman to be named White House press secretary. I loved that job when I worked for President George W. Bush. I learned so much about my profession, my country and myself during those years. Sarah is a talented and grounded person who doesn’t need my help, but …

Don't blindly trust companies selling solar eclipse glasses on Amazon

They could be legit, but it’s hard to know for sure<p>On August 21st, a total solar eclipse will pass through the continental United States — traveling from the coasts of Oregon to South Carolina. It’s going to be an incredible sight, but the only way to watch it safely is to view the Sun with special …

Apple and Cochlear team up on made-for-iPhone hearing implant

We've known that Apple has an interest in iOS-based hearing aids for some time, as they've worked with various manufacturers to bring these devices to the market. Now, Cochlear has teamed up with Apple to make the first cochlear implant sound processor that is specifically made for the iPhone. The …

Hospitals Face Growing Cybersecurity Threats

In the neonatal intensive care unit of Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, a father is rocking a baby attached to a heart monitor. While doctors roam the halls trying to prevent infections, Chief Information Officer Theresa Meadows is worried about another kind of virus.<p>"The last thing …

Donald Trump’s Assault on Jeff Sessions

It’s heartening to see that President Trump’s weeklong, passive-aggressive assault on his own attorney general, Jeff Sessions, has crossed a line even for many of the president’s most stalwart supporters.<p>Rush Limbaugh called Mr. Trump’s behavior “unseemly” on his radio show Monday. Of Mr. Sessions …

Trump tweets fuel Tillerson frustration

<b>Washington (CNN) —</b> How hard is it to be President Donald Trump's top diplomat?<p>Foreign envoys tell a story of watching Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with his head in his hands after reading a presidential tweet that undermined the very meeting he was in. It's a story they tell with some pity.<p>Amid …

Hillary Clinton ally: Her memoir will be a "bombshell"

Hillary Clinton's new memoir, which a longtime ally of hers has described as a "bombshell", will have a lengthy passage on how Russia's interference …

8 billion-dollar mega-projects that will transform the world's greatest cities by 2030

The world is rapidly urbanizing. The United Nations predicts that the number of people living in cities could double by 2050 — to 6.5 billion.<p>To accommodate growing populations, cities like Paris, New York, and Tokyo are building more housing and public resources, including parks, schools, and …

For Real: This Is How the French Make Parenting Look So Effortless

It's undeniable that there are very clear differences in the way that French and American parents raise their children. Stereotypically, they seem to …

A Study of More Than 50,000 Employees in Over 1000 Companies Says These Are the 10 Things Workers Need the Most to Succeed

Thousands of employees are sharing (in real time, right now) what they want most from their companies. This is the biggest report on employee engagement ever made, live, and worldwide.<p>Late last year, Officevibe, the leader in employee engagement software, released an unprecedented, real-time report …

NFL Says It Will Honor Concussion-Research Funding Promise After House Inquiry

The NFL issued a statement to the <i>Washington Post</i>'s Mark Maske Wednesday confirming it plans to honor its commitment and provide $30 million of funding to support concussion research at the National Institutes of Health.<p>According to Maske, Democratic members of the House Committee on Energy and …

Susan Boyle's Haunting Rendition Of "Unchained Melody" Is Giving Everyone The Chills

It’s my favorite time of the year. I love summer, but not necessarily for the reasons you might think. In fact, I’m not a huge fan of the heat and …

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A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies steer the thoughts of billions of people every day, says design thinker Tristan Harris. …

Senate Says No to ACA Repeal Sans Replacement

WASHINGTON -- Republican leaders in the Senate continued pushing through votes Wednesday on the repeal and -- sometimes -- replacement of the …

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Atlanta fire sprinkler pipe fails, floods condo units for second time

By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities<p>Fire sprinkler systems have been installed in condominium and apartment buildings for the past …

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