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• From the loincloth to Thinx, a brief history of undies
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  Underpants. We tend not to talk about them but they are a fact of life (unless you go commando). Briefs have a fascinating history and are now being transformed by technology, with high-performance undies that claim to do everything from filtering…
• The propaganda films that saved Walt Disney’s cartoon empire
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  In 1941, Walt Disney’s problems were piling up. His third animated film, Fantasia , was meant to “change the history of motion pictures”—but ended up nearly bankrupting the studio. The film came with a revolutionary surround-sound system—“…
• Mobile apps: America's favorite fast-food apps for Android: A Foolish Take
  USA Today 21 Jul 18
  Starbucks, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and Dominos lead the digitization of fast food ordering and delivery.            
• An artist at a British museum teaches visitors to sing like whales
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  Whale watcher and artist Marina Rees teaches whale singing classes as part of a special exhibition at the Old Low Light Heritage Center in North Shields, England. While many whales make sounds, male humpbacks are known for their song, which…
• Michelle Scrimgeour: change can be frightening but I thrive on it
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Columbia Threadneedle boss readies group for Brexit and keeps eye out for acquisitions
• BlackRock opens tech hub in Budapest White House
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Company chief praises talents of 400 new staff
• New rules for Europe’s €1.3tn money market fund sector
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Continent-wide reforms introduce stress test and liquidity requirements
• UK private hospitals suffer as NHS brings work back in house
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Market hit by cuts, relaxation of rules on waiting times and declines in employer-funded cover
• Safestyle puts Warren Buffett theory to the test
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Double-glazing seller’s poor reputation is likely to trump that of its managers
• Beyond the Aperol Spritz: the only formula you need for all your summer spritzes
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  The Aperol Spritz—the electric-orange potion of Aperol, prosecco, and club soda that’s swirling in globe-shaped glasses in bars, pool parties, and patios worldwide—has been declared “violently refreshing” and the drink of…
• What to do if you see a shark at the beach this summer
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  Happy Shark Week ! Let’s start by clarifying that you are highly unlikely to encounter a shark anywhere other than your TV. That said, the carnivorous—and environmentally vulnerable—fish do live in the ocean. If you enjoy spending time…
• Why we itch, and why it’s so hard to stop
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  It’s as much a part of enjoying the warm summer months as camping, swimming, or sipping a glass of wine on the patio: The horrible high-pitched whine and the bite of the mosquito. And after the bite comes the worst part: the itch. After…
• Senegal is getting addicted to Chinese loans as France’s hold loosens
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  Dakar, Senegal When China’s president Xi Jinping stops over in Senegal for his first State visit to the country it will be the third time since 2012 Xi and Senegal’s president Macky Sall will meet. And while China sees Dakar in a way not so…
• African countries need to work out how to attract their foreign-born soccer talent
  Quartz 21 Jul 18
  A number of African countries must be wondering “what could have been” if they were able to field several of the players who starred for champions France and third placed Belgium at the 2018 World Cup tournament. The top talents…
• Listen: The Brexit votes and Labour's antisemitism problem
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  The amendment votes in the House of Commons, the likely fate of Theresa May’s Brexit plan and the Labour Party’s problem with antisemitism
• Hollywood insiders explain how Disney buying Fox will fundamentally shift the balance of power (DIS, FOXA)
  Business Insider 21 Jul 18
  Comcast announced Thursday that it would not pursue assets of 21st Century Fox, including the Fox movie studio, clearing the way for Disney to acquire them. It will change the movie business forever. Other movie studios are “clear acquisition…
• Pave Over the Subway? Cities Face Tough Bets on Driverless Cars
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  Transit advocates fear that unrealistic hopes for new technology — and how soon it’ll get here — could lead cities down the wrong path.
• Shonda Rhimes Describes Her Grand Netflix Ambitions
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  The star producer reveals the eight shows she plans to make for the streaming service, which wooed her away from ABC with a nine-figure deal.
• China’s investor curb raises concerns on HKEX listings
  Financial Times (paywall) 21 Jul 18
  Restriction has wide ramifications for foreign companies, including Saudi Aramco
• Chinese Shopping App Pinduoduo Sued in U.S. Ahead of I.P.O.
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  As it prepares to list shares on the Nasdaq, the fast-growing online marketplace has been hit by a complaint that it allows sales of knockoff diapers.
• Disney Fires ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Director Over Offensive Tweets
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  James Gunn wrote most of the tweets before 2013. They resurfaced after he criticized President Trump on Twitter and far-right provocateurs searched his social media history.
• After a Fiasco, California Aims Again at Remaking the Power Grid
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  Two decades ago, a new approach to power delivery led to blackouts. Now the state is considering another energy makeover: a regional electric grid.
• Ta-Nehisi Coates Is Leaving The Atlantic
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  Mr. Coates was hired at The Atlantic in 2008. He became famous for his sweeping essays about systemic racism in the United States.
• Transgender Woman Says CVS Pharmacist Refused to Fill Hormone Prescription
  New York Times 21 Jul 18
  An Arizona woman said a pharmacist denied the prescription in April. The pharmacist is no longer employed by the company, a CVS spokesman said.
• Wealth Matters: Rescued From Obscurity: How Discarded Items Become Treasures
  New York Times 20 Jul 18
  Now that information on obscure objects can be found on the internet and hobbyists can connect online, someone’s trash can become someone else’s treasure more easily.
• Kimberly Guilfoyle, Co-Host of ‘The Five,’ Is Leaving Fox News
  New York Times 20 Jul 18
  Ms. Guilfoyle, who recently revealed that she is dating Donald Trump Jr., had been at the network for 12 years.
• Trump Blasts Fed, China and Europe for Putting U.S. Economy at a Disadvantage
  New York Times 20 Jul 18
  The president turned his ire on the American central bank, as well as trading partners that are fighting back against his tariffs, in a series of Twitter posts.
• Listen up! Take Talking Tech on the road with these daily podcasts
  USA Today 20 Jul 18
  Jefferson Graham hosts the daily news update, gadget review and interview show. July Talking Tech guests include Netflixs Phil Rosenthal, KTLA-TVs Rich DeMuro Mike Reiss, a long-time writer for the Simpsons. Subjects this month the iOS App…
• Lebanese farmer: Growing cannabis should be legal
  BBC News 20 Jul 18
  Lebanon is considering legalising cannabis. A farmer explains why this could “benefit everyone”.
• Bayer Will Stop Selling the Troubled Essure Birth Control Implants
  New York Times 20 Jul 18
  Thousands of women have sued the company, claiming that the device has caused severe harm, including perforation of the uterus, hemorrhaging and death.