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Amazon's updated Fire HD 10 is a fast, powerful iPad competitor for $150

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Amazon has upgraded its Fire HD 10 with a Full HD screen, faster processor, more storage, and hands-free Alexa for just $150.
In the world of consumer-level 10-inch tablets, there are basically two to buy: At the high end, there’s Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad, and at the lower end, Amazon’s Fire HD 10. But Amazon’s newest tablet aims to blur that line as much as possible.
Amazon’s fresh 10-inch Fire HD tablet ($150 and up on Amazon) is a huge improvement over the prior generation in nearly every way. It starts with the screen, which is now 1080p Full HD (1900×1200 resolution) rather than 720p (1200×800). It also has a 30 percent faster 1.8GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM, which is double the amount the previous model. There’s more storage too—32GB in the base model instead of the paltry 16GB—and battery life has been upped from 8 hours to 10 hours.
You’ll also get hands-free Alexa support. The previous iteration required you to tap and hold the virtual home button to summon the digital assistant, but with the new Fire HD 10, you need only say, “Alexa,” and it will respond to your query. Amazon says you’ll also be able to ask Alexa to bring up the live view from your Nest, Ring, and Arlo smart home security cameras.
The Amazon Fire HD 10 comes in black, blue, and red.
Amazon has made some tweaks to the software, too. There’s new For You page that acts as a home screen launcher for things you might be interested in, as well as weather and photos. Amazon says For You wil learn what from the way you use your tablet and offer personalized recommendations of books, videos, songs, apps, and other things available through Amazon’s digital storefront.
But the biggest change is in the price. While the first Fire HD 10 was a solid bargain at $230, the new model slashed the price all the way down to $150 for 32GB or $190 for 64GB. Mind you, those are the “special offers” prices, which display ads on your lock screen. The ad-free versions are $165 and $205—still significantly lower than the model it replaces.
The Fire HD 10 tablets comes in black, blue, and red, and are already available for pre-order. They will ship on Oct. 11.

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Toys R Us bankruptcy: Should I use my gift card and other questions, answered

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Will stores be closing? Will my gift card still be accepted? We have the answers.
Toys R Us, the big box store of toy retailers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it will use the process to come to terms with its debt holders and other creditors to restructure its $5 billion in debt.
The retailer, in an announcement late Monday night, said its stores will remain open and that it is prepared for the important holiday season. Still, that leaves customers with many questions. Here are a few answers.
Will stores be closing?
No, not immediately. Toys R Us has received bankruptcy financing that will allow it to maintain all existing stores and operations while it reorganizes.
Will the stores start having liquidation or going-out-of-business sales?
Again, not immediately. Toys R Us says they will be operating the same sales and promotions their shoppers have always loved, and it will be business as usual.
I am registered at Babies R Us and I don’t need this stress. Help!
Relax. All baby and gift registries will remain up and running.
I have a Toys R Us gift card. Should I spend it right away?
Toys R Us would love you to, but no need to. Gift cards will be honored as usual and you will have plenty of advance warning if that changes.
Will return policies and warranties be affected?
No. Toys says it will continue to accept all returns and honor all warranties.
What about my Toys « R » Us credit card?
Still good.
Can I still earn Rewards « R » Us points?
Yes. The Toys R Us loyalty program remains in effect.
Will Toys still have the hot holiday must-have toys?
Toys R Us says it is well stocked for the holidays. It has good relationships with toy makers, and they want it to survive, so they most likely will continue shipping to Toys R Us as usual. But some manufacturers may be worried about getting paid and hold off on rush shipments or special orders.
I work for Toys R Us. Will I lose my job?
Not during the restructure. Staff remain employed and keep their salaries and vacation time.

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Hurricane Maria: What we know, where it's going next

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Maria, which has been fluctuating between a Category 4 and Category 5, was taking aim at several more islands including Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands.
Hurricane Maria roared through the tiny Caribbean island of Dominica overnight with sustained winds of more than 150 mph, ripping the roof off the residence of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and causing « widespread devastation. »
The storm, which has been fluctuating between a Category 4 and Category 5, was taking aim at several more islands including Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands.
Here is what we know now:
The National Hurricane Center said early Tuesday that top sustained winds had reached 160 mph — a major, Category 5 storm.
The center of the storm rolled off of Dominica early Tuesday and at 8 a.m. was 85 miles west of the island of Guadeloupe. Maria is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph.
It is too early to determine the full scope of the damage. Skerrit said that initial reports suggest « widespread devastation. » He said « we have lost all what money can buy and replace » and said he feared landslides likely triggered by persistent rains may have resulted in deaths.
It is still too early to determine with a certainty whether the storm will impact the U. S. East Coast — and any threat would not be until early next week. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Rob Miller said, however, that the storm will most likely take a course similar to Hurricane Jose, which swept north and had only an indirect impact on the U. S. coastline. Florida, severely battered by Hurricane Irma, likely will be spared Maria’s wrath, Miller said.
Hurricane warnings were posted for the U. S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat. Puerto Rico was expected to take a direct hit Wednesday, and Gov. Ricardo Rossello said the government has prepared hundreds of shelters capable of housing more than 100,000 evacuees if necessary. A tropical storm warning was issued for Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Anguilla.
Forecasters said storm was driving a surge could raise water levels by up to 9 feet near the storm’s center and could dump 15 inches of rain or more on the islands.
A large area of high pressure centered near Bermuda is forecast to continue pumping warm, humid air northward from the Gulf of Mexico and the western Atlantic, AccuWeather said. « When we get a pattern such as this, we usually have two to three named storms in October and can have one in November or December, » AccuWeather hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski.
Contributing: Doyle Rice; The Associated Press
More: Maria causes ‘widespread devastation’ on island of Dominica
More: Yes, this hurricane season has been worse than usual

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Illegale Werbung mit First Lady: Melania Trump droht Sprachschule mit Klage

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Immer wieder versuchen slowenische Unternehmen, mit Melania Trump zu werben – allerdings ohne Erlaubnis. Auch eine Sprachschule in Kroatien will mit einem witzigen Spruch neue Schüler anlocken und muss jetzt rechtliche Konsequenzen fürchten.
Immer wieder versuchen slowenische Unternehmen, mit Melania Trump zu werben – allerdings ohne Erlaubnis. Auch eine Sprachschule in Kroatien will mit einem witzigen Spruch neue Schüler anlocken und muss jetzt rechtliche Konsequenzen fürchten.
In der kroatischen Hauptstadt Zagreb hat ein Werbeplakat einer Sprachschule mit den Konterfeit von US-Präsidenten-Gattin Melania Trump für Aufsehen gesorgt. Gegen einen witzig gemeinten Werbeslogan haben die Anwälte der First Lady nun eine Klage angekündigt. Denn Melania Trump findet die Werbung, auf der sie abgebildet ist, gar nicht witzig. « Stellen Sie sich vor, wie weit man kommen kann – mit einem bisschen Englisch », steht auf den Plakatwänden neben dem Bild von der First Lady. Dabei beherrscht Melania nach eigenen Angaben gleich mehrere Sprachen: Englisch, Italienisch, Französisch und auch Deutsch. Dazu ist das Plakat noch äußerst prominent auf einer der Hauptverkehrsstraßen Zagrebs platziert.
Die Anwälte verlangen die Entfernung der umstrittenen Plakate innerhalb von 24 Stunden, berichteten der kroatische TV-Sender RTL und andere Medien. Auch in Kroatien dürfe das Gesicht einer Person für Werbezwecke nur dann genutzt werden, wenn dafür eine ausdrückliche Zustimmung vorliege, zitiert der Sender die Trump-Anwältin Natasa Pirc-Musar.
Auch im Nachbarland Slowenien, dem Geburtsland der Ehefrau von Donald Trump, wurde Melania bereits illegaler Weise als Werbeträger benutzt – gegen Gebäck, Getränke oder Eis mit Verweis auf Melania Trump schritten ihre Anwälte jeweils erfolgreich ein. Die spätere First Lady war als Melanija Knavs im Südosten der damaligen jugoslawischen Republik Slowenien geboren worden. Mit 16 Jahren hatte sie begonnen, als Model zu arbeiten und war 1995 in die USA ausgewandert.
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Gwen Stefani Teases New Christmas Album, Will Blake Shelton Appear In A Duet?

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It’s only September, but it looks like Gwen Stefani is ready for Christmas! Yesterday on Twitter and Instagram, the singer posted a video of herself in front of a Christmas tree, with a caption…
It’s only September, but it looks like Gwen Stefani is ready for Christmas! Yesterday on Twitter and Instagram, the singer posted a video of herself in front of a Christmas tree, with a caption reading, “Big announcement coming Thursday. #cantwait.”
Stefani looked stunning in a pink gown with her long blonde hair fixed in a ponytail, posing in front of a decorated tree with presents and an old television in the corner. After she turns around and faces the camera, she blows a kiss. The video ends with Stefani’s signature and a red bow appearing on the screen.
Entertainment Tonight reported last month that Gwen Stefani would be releasing a Christmas album this fall, with the help of her boyfriend Blake Shelton, and yesterday’s post seems to confirm that a holiday album is definitely in the works.
According to BMI records, Stefani registered some new song titles for the upcoming album, including one that she co-wrote with Shelton called “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Justin Tranter and Busbee are also credited as co-writers. Other titles include ‘Christmas Eve, My Gift Is You,” “When I Was a Little Girl,” and “Under the Christmas Lights.”
It is not clear yet if Stefani and Shelton will sing a duet together, or if Shelton’s contribution was just as a writer. Fans will have to wait for Thursday’s announcement to find out for sure. The couple collaborated once before when they co-wrote the duet, “Go Ahead and Break My Heart,” on Shelton’s album If I’m Honest.
When their last duet was released, Shelton told ET that it was a big deal for him to co-write a song, and he doesn’t do it often. He wasn’t sure at the time if he would ever write with Stefani again because of his co-writing insecurities and because Stefani has a “circle of people” who usually work with her.
It has been only a year since Stefani’s third solo album, This Is What the Truth Feels Like, came out, but this will be something new for the singer.
Meanwhile, Shelton recently released the new single “I’ll Name the Dogs,” which Stefani has happily promoted on her social media accounts.
Tell us! Do you want to see Blake Shelton make an appearance on Gwen Stefani’s Christmas album? Let us know in the comments below.
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Linkin Park pays tribute to Chester Bennington in emotional video

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Linkin Park is paying tribute to lead singer Chester Bennington in their latest music video.
The band has also announced a planned tribute concert in Bennington’s honor.
The one-night-only celebration will take place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on October 27.
Shinoda told radio station KROQ it will « be super hard… we haven’t gone out together in public, we haven’t played. »
« I thought it over, and I know for some of the guys in the band, getting onstage is more scary than for other guys in the band, » he said. « But I will say for all of us, it’s definitely the thing we want to do. »
The concert will feature other guest artists, but the line-up has not been announced yet.
Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn directed the music video along with and longtime band videographer, Mark Fiore.
Hahn said in a statement that working on and watching the video has been incredibly difficult.
« I feel that by doing it, we not only faced some of our biggest fears, but it enabled us to use our talents to bring some light to people who need it, » he said.  » As we move forward to the Hollywood Bowl show and beyond, I think about the people who connect with the band, outside and inside our circle. This video is a gesture of good will to the people who want that connection. »
The band’s members will contribute their fees from the concert to Music For Relief’s One More Light Fund in memory of Bennington.
The music video, which was released Monday, quickly went viral, racking up almost 3 million views on You Tube in less than 24 hours.
« In memorial events, art, videos, and images, fans all over the world have gravitated towards this song as their declaration of love and support for the band and the memory of our dear friend, Chester, » Shinoda said. « We are so very grateful and can’t wait to see you again. »

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Patten warns against calls for Hong Kong independence

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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s last British governor, Chris Patten, says calls for Hong Kong independence dilute support for democracy, and residents of the city should engage in dialogue…
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s last British governor, Chris Patten, says calls for Hong Kong independence dilute support for democracy, and residents of the city should engage in dialogue and not hate speech.
Patten, who presided over the return of Hong Kong to China in 1997, spoke Tuesday at a luncheon at The Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Hong Kong.
A debate on freedom of speech has raged at universities in Hong Kong over the appearance of independence slogans on campuses. Patten expressed his disapproval of calls for Hong Kong independence, saying it would never happen, is provocative and dilutes support for democracy.
Patten said Hong Kong people should talk to each other, instead of shouting at one another from opposite sides of the barricades.

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東証14時 一段高、上げ幅400円に迫る 海外勢が新規の買い

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19日午後中ごろの 東京株式市場で日経平均株価は一段高となった。 一時、 前週末比395円高の 2万0304円まで上げ6月20日に付けた年初来高値(2万0230円)を上回った。 東京の 取引時間帯でも為替の 円安
19日午後中ごろの東京株式市場で日経平均株価は一段高となった。一時、前週末比395円高の2万0304円まで上げ6月20日に付けた年初来高値(2万0230円)を上回った。東京の取引時間帯でも為替の円安・ドル高が進んでおり、輸出関連銘柄などに海外投資家から新規の買いが入っているという。 JPX日経インデックス400と東証株価指数(TOPIX)も一段高となった。14時現在の東証1部の売買代金は概算で2兆0458億円と活況の目安となる2兆円を取引終了1時間前の時点で上回った。「新たに持ち高を増やすための買いが入っている」(国内証券アナリスト)という。9月末が近づいており「配当を受け取った投資家の再投資が見込める」(岡三証券の小川佳紀シニアストラテジスト)との声もあった。 14時現在の東証1部の売買高は14億0378万株だった。東証1部の値上がり銘柄数は1644、値下がりは313、変わらずは71だった。 ソフトバンク や 東エレク が高い。 トヨタ や 日産自 が上げ幅を広げている。 三菱UFJ 、 ファナック 、 任天堂 も買われている。 マキタ は年初来高値を更新した。消費増税で増える税収を幼児教育の無償化に広げるとの思惑から、 JPHD も買いが集まった。 半面、 旭硝子 や ニチレイ が引き続き安い。 ニトリHD 、 ダイフク が売られている。〔日経QUICKニュース(NQN)〕

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Abandoned Moscow Trump Tower project 'solely a real estate deal'

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An abandoned proposal to develop a Trump Tower in Moscow during the 2016 presidential election was
An abandoned proposal to develop a Trump Tower in Moscow during the 2016 presidential election was « solely a real estate deal and nothing more, » the personal lawyer for President Donald Trump told congressional staff.
Michael Cohen was appearing privately on Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, one of multiple congressional panels investigating Russian interference in the presidential race and potential ties to the Trump campaign.
Special counsel Robert Mueller and his team of investigators are conducting their own criminal investigation.
In a prepared statement, Mr Cohen addressed revelations from last month that the Trump Organisation had considered doing business in Russia through a proposed Trump Tower in Moscow around the time of the Republican primaries.
Mr Cohen disclosed details of the deal last month in a statement to the House intelligence committee, saying he had worked on the real estate proposal with Felix Sater, a Russian-born associate who has claimed to have deep connections to Moscow.
Mr Cohen also has said he emailed Russian president Vladimir Putin’s press secretary after Mr Sater suggested that the proposal would require approvals within the Russian government.
The discussions about the potential development occurred in the autumn of 2015, months after Mr Trump had declared his candidacy, and ended early last year when Mr Cohen determined the project was not feasible.
In his statement on Tuesday, Mr Cohen said the proposal was « solely a real estate deal and nothing more ».
« I was doing my job, » he added.
The Trump Organisation has previously said the licensing deal « was not significantly advanced » and that no site or financing materialised during the negotiations.
Mr Cohen also denounced allegations from a dossier produced by an opposition research firm, calling the document « lie-filled » and fabricated.
He said he had never discussed with any member of the Russian Federation or anyone else a plan to hack into email accounts or to interfere with the election.
« Given my own proximity to the President of the United States as a candidate, let me also say that I never saw anything, not a hint of anything, that demonstrated his involvement in Russian interference in our election or any form of Russian collusion. »
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Fußball: HSV-Chef relativiert Kühne-Aussagen zu Finanzstopp

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Hamburg (dpa) – HSV-Vorstandschef Heribert Bruchhagen hat die Aussagen von Investor Klaus-Michael Kühne zum möglichen Ende der Millionen-Unterstützung gelassen
Hamburg (dpa) – HSV-Vorstandschef Heribert Bruchhagen hat die Aussagen von Investor Klaus-Michael Kühne zum möglichen Ende der Millionen-Unterstützung gelassen zur Kenntnis genommen.
« Es gibt keinen Anhaltspunkt, dass das Verhältnis zwischen Kühne und dem HSV behaftet ist, das Gegenteil ist richtig », sagte Bruchhagen. « Der HSV ist ihm eine Herzensangelegenheit ». Der Milliardär hatte im « Handelsblatt » davon gesprochen, sein Engagement bei dem Fußball-Bundesligisten zu überdenken: « Für mich ist jetzt erst mal Schluss. »
Bruchhagen schüttelte nur den Kopf und relativierte die Aussagen des 80-Jährigen. Sie deckten sich ganz und gar nicht mit der Kommunikation zum HSV, die von « Herzlichkeit und Emotionalität » geprägt sei, betonte der HSV-Boss, der noch in der vergangenen Woche mit Kühne im Austausch gewesen sei. Die Norddeutschen wollen einerseits unabhängiger von Kühne werden, sind aber durch den hohen Schuldenberg immer wieder gezwungen, auf seine Hilfe zurückzugreifen.
Ohne dessen Unterstützung bei den Wintertransfers hätten sie möglicherweise nicht die Klasse gehalten, « es muss aber immer auch unser Ziel sein, autark zu sein », führte Bruchhagen aus. Zudem stelle sich die Frage der momentanen finanziellen Unterstützung nicht, erst im März 2018 müsse der HSV für das Lizenzierungsverfahren zur neuen Spielzeit überlegen, ob er Hilfe benötige. Nach eigenen Aussagen hat der Unternehmer ungefähr 60 Millionen Euro investiert, wovon rund die Hälfte eine Beteiligung an der HSV Fußball AG sei.
« Ich habe das auch nur gelesen und bin dabei entspannt », meinte Trainer Markus Gisdol. « Ich kann gar nichts dazu sagen, geschrieben wird manchmal viel. Meine Konzentration liegt auf dem Sportlichen », sagte der 48-Jährige vor der Mittwoch-Partie (20.30 Uhr) gegen Dortmund.
Die Äußerungen des Logistik-Unternehmers unter anderem zur Transferpolitik des HSV hatten zuletzt sogar die Deutsche Fußball Liga auf den Plan gerufen, die den Einfluss auf das operative Geschäft prüfen wollte. « Ich betrachte das als erledigt, sonst hätten wir etwas gehört », sagte Bruchhagen.
Kühne hatte schon Mitte August im « Spiegel » davon gesprochen, sein Engagement zu überdenken: « Es ist das Gegenteil einer Erfolgsstory und deshalb sehr traurig. » Zur sportlichen Entwicklung sagte er damals: « Der HSV ist ein Phänomen, weil die Luschen immer hier hängen bleiben. » Zu diesen Aussagen steht der glühende HSV-Fan weiterhin: « Der Verein hat wahnsinnig schwierige Zeiten hinter sich. Es gab etliche Wechsel. Auch Spielereinkäufe entpuppten sich als Flops. Ist doch klar, dass man da mal unruhig wird, wenn man so viel Geld investiert wie ich », betonte er im « Handelsblatt ».
Anfeindungen stören den Logistik-Unternehmer nicht: « Ich habe da auch ein dickes Fell entwickelt – und hätte vielleicht auch das eine oder andere Mal den Mund halten sollen. Aber ich bin ein sehr offener Mensch, der seine ehrliche Meinung sagt. »

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