Author: Justin M. Larson

Nicki’s ‘Stiletto Challenge’ Misfire Prompts ‘Ten Toes’ Re-Shoot; Minaj Blames It On ChanelNicki Minaj nearly broke the internet as she tried to recreate her legendary “Ten Toes” pose, this time in a dangerously short Chanel dress. The rapper balanced perfectly in stilettos, but admitted in a playful Instagram post that the outfit was just “a tad shorter,” making the shot too risky to finish. She pulled the plug before things got “explicit,” but promised fans a classy redo with more coverage next time. The post featured her hit “High School,” a nod to the moment that started it all. As…

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DAKAR, Senegal — It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth — a 54-pound (25-kilogram) meteorite that fetched more than $5 million at a New York auction last month, setting a world record.But in the West African nation of Niger, where the rusty-red rock was unearthed in the Sahara Desert, officials have launched an investigation into what they call possible “illicit international trafficking,” claiming it may have been smuggled out of the country.Here’s what to know about the meteorite and the legal dispute:Sotheby’s said the rock, named NWA 16788, was blown off the surface of Mars by a…

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Jellyfish have shut down four reactors at France’s largest nuclear power plant.The swarm entered the filter drums of the pumping stations at the Gravelines site in northern France on Sunday night. Operator EDF confirmed to Sky News that the “massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish” caused units 2, 3 and 4 to automatically shut down between 11pm and midnight on 10 August.Unit 6 then shut down just after 6am on Monday 11 August.The plant, situated on the coast between Calais and Dunkirk, has six units which can produce a total of 5.4 gigawatts of power. Image: The Gravelines nuclear power…

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Nicki’s ‘Stiletto Challenge’ Misfire Prompts ‘Ten Toes’ Re-Shoot; Minaj Blames It On ChanelNicki Minaj nearly broke the internet as she tried to recreate her legendary “Ten Toes” pose, this time in a dangerously short Chanel dress. The rapper balanced perfectly in stilettos, but admitted in a playful Instagram post that the outfit was just “a tad shorter,” making the shot too risky to finish. She pulled the plug before things got “explicit,” but promised fans a classy redo with more coverage next time. The post featured her hit “High School,” a nod to the moment that started it all. As…

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Signage is displayed outside the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. headquarters in Cockeysville, Maryland, U.S.Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSinclair, one of the largest broadcast station owners in the U.S., is launching a strategic review of its broadcast business that could result in a merger, CNBC has learned.The company and its advisors have already held deep discussions with potential merger partners, according to people close to the matter who could not speak publicly due to the sensitive nature of the talks.At the same time, Sinclair is also looking to spin off or split its Ventures business, which includes pay-TV network…

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 Jack Otter and the ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists discuss how big food stocks are taking a hit as Americans choose healthier options. Hundreds of cases of cookies sold at Target are being recalled due to the potential that they may be contaminated with wood, according to a notice by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  Ten-count packages of Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, which are one of Target’s private labels, are at the center of the recall, according to the FDA notice. The recall was initiated by Give and Go Prepared Food Corps.The cookies were sold in stores in more…

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