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• A Brooklyn couple was pulled off a New York City ferry in handcuffs after they refused to wear masks

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  Police pulled a couple off of a New York ferry in handcuffs after they refused multiple orders to put on masks, Gothamist reports. 
  The husband and wife were each slapped with summonses for disorderly conduct.
  They were intially allowed to board, but police were called after the couple became hostile toward crew members and other passengers, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider. 
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• Fall semester brings no relief to struggling college towns and the businesses that rely on students

  06-09-2020 23:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Freshman Sarah Anne Cook carries her belongings as she packs to leave campus following a cluster of COVID-19 cases at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  Businesses in college towns in the US are still reeling from the mass exodus of students that began in the spring and has now remained into the fall.
  Many schools have adopted online-only approaches to learning or implemented a hybrid approach that brings only some students back to campus.
  As
  
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• Former defense secretary says Trump's word and actions 'on the record' corroborates Atlantic report of him belittling American veterans

  06-09-2020 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and President Donald Trump.
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  Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that The Atlantic's report that President Donald Trump belittled US veterans "will resonate" with American soldiers because the president has a history "on the record" saying words that add credibility to the story. 
  Hagel said Trump's track record of disparaging US veterans including late Senator John McCain and former Defens
  
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• The 15 richest people in the fashion industry, ranked

  06-09-2020 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delphine Arnault, Bernard Arnault, Rihanna, and Alexandre Arnault at the Fenty launch in May 2019 in Paris.
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  Business Insider has compiled a list of the richest people in the fashion industry, based on Forbes' Real Time Billionaires ranking and Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
  The list includes designers, founders, CEOs, and heiresses who have made their fortunes in fashion, from haute couture to fast fashion.
  Fashion's richest billionaires are behind luxury b
  
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• The Trump campaign has legal battles in 5 states to limit mail-in voting expansions

  06-09-2020 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A woman holds up a mail-in ballot before dropping it off at Boston City Hall during the Massachusetts State Primary on September 1, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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  Amid the president's opposition to mail-in voting, his campaign for re-election has so far filed lawsuits in multiple states: including in Iowa, Nevada, New Jersey, and Montana.
  Last week, the president's campaign also filed a motion against members of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, who are suing th
  
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• 'We do have two systems of justice in America:' Kamala Harris slams Trump administration's denials of systemic racism

  06-09-2020 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination during an acceptance speech delivered for the largely virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., August 19, 2020.
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  Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris slammed President Trump and Attorney General William Barr for denying that institutional racism exists in the US during an interview with CNN on Sunday. 
  "There are h
  
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• USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy gave bonuses to former employees who donated to GOP candidates, new report says

  06-09-2020 21:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on slowdowns at the Postal Service ahead of the November elections on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., August 24, 2020
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  Former employees of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said they were urged by DeJoy and his aides to make political contributions to GOP candidates, the Washington Post reported. 
  The former employees of DeJoy's former business told the Post that
  
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• Trump threatens to investigate and pull federal funding from schools that teach NYT's 1619 project on the consequences of slavery

  06-09-2020 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A copy of The New York Times Magazine's The 1619 Project is photographed on August 19, 2019, in Chicago.
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  President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would call on the Department of Education to investigate whether schools were teaching The New York Times' 1619 Project.
  The project, launched by The New York Times Magazine last year, centers on American history told through the lens of Black Americans beginning when slaves were br
  
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• Rep. Val Demings says President Trump was 'walking around with a gasoline can' while 'America was on fire' during civil unrest

  06-09-2020 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida Democratic Rep. Val Demings questions Attorney General William Barr during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
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  Rep. Val Demings of Florida sharply criticized President Trump's handling of racial-justice demonstrations during an ABC interview on Sunday. 
  Demings accused Trump of stoking tensions as racial-justice protests rocked the country. 
  She said Trump was "not trying to sow peace and calm, but actually throwing fire
  
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• Michigan official says voters should expect 'Election Week, not Election Day' in anticipation of a rush of mail-in ballots

  06-09-2020 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An absentee ballot election worker consolidates a large stack of absentee ballot applications at the Mecklenburg Board of Elections office in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 4, 2020.
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  Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said Sunday that officials are expecting "an Election Week, as opposed to an Election Day" this November as a rush of mail-in ballots will delay counted votes. 
  Michigan was one of several key swing states the US Postal Servic
  
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• NFL will continue testing players and top personnel for COVID-19 daily, but not on game day

  06-09-2020 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The NFL will continue testing players daily for the foreseeable future, according to a memo sent to teams on Saturday.
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  The NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed to continue testing players for COVID-19 each day, but not on game days, according to a memo distributed to teams on Saturday. 
  Pregame exams will be conducted the day before a game, and players will be allowed to play so long as they receive a negative test two hours before kickoff. 
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• 'Steve Jobs would not be happy that his wife is wasting money:' Trump attacks Laurene Powell Jobs over The Atlantic report

  06-09-2020 17:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Laurene Powell Jobs speaks onstage at the Committee to Protect Journalists' 29th Annual International Press Freedom Awards on November 21, 2019 in New York City.
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  President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at Laurene Powell Jobs in his latest Twitter outburst related to a Thursday report from The Atlantic alleging he in 2018 referred to US soldiers who died in World War I as "losers" and "suckers." 
  Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has owned
  
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• From spit hoods to ketamine injections: The controversial police tactics highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement

  06-09-2020 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Portland police and Oregon State Patrol troopers work together to arrest two protesters in front of the Portland Police Bureau North Precinct on the 75th day of protests against racial injustice and police brutality on August 11, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
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  The ongoing Black Lives Matter movement has put law enforcement policies and police tactics under renewed scrutiny. 
  Scroll down to see some of the controversial police tactics highlighted amid the Black Lives M
  
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• A record number of voters say that 'it really matters' who wins the election — but half expect difficulties to vote, according to new survey

  06-09-2020 17:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden
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  A new Pew Research Center survey found 83% of voters say who wins the presidency "really matters."
  This indicator of high voter engagement is greater than any in the past two decades. In the 2016 election, 74% answered that the election really mattered in the same survey. 
  However, voters are split on whether it will be easy to vote in the upcoming election, according to the survey.
  
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• The best TV deals for Labor Day 2020 include $1,200 off LG's flagship CX OLED TV

  06-09-2020 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.LGTo celebrate Labor Day on September 7, many retailers have launched sales on several TVs, including HD, 4K, and even 8K models.We'll update this page with new discounts as more deals are revealed.Right now, LG's 77-inch CX OLED 4K TV is $3,799.99 — that's a $1,200 discount and its lowest price ever.For more Labor Day savings, check out our comprehensive list of deals.To potentially save even more th
  
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• REI's Labor Day sale is going on now through September 7 — here are 10 great deals from Klean Kanteen, REI Co-Op, La Sportiva, and more

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  REI is a go-to shopping spot for all things outdoors— whether you need to stock up on some outdoor apparel basics or want to go on a fun nature adventure in your area, REI has got you covered. 
  Now through September 7, you can save up to 40% on outdoor gear, apparel, and more at REI's Labor Day sale. Plus, you can also save between 50-70% on clearance clothing, sandals, and swimwear.
  Through the
  
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• Stop assigning journalists of color the 'racism beat'

  06-09-2020 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  July 26: A protester holds a sign that says, "Black Lives Matter" as the crowd of hundreds pass the Jumbotron of the American Flag in Times Square
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  Journalists of color have a unique understanding of racism.
  However, they are often assigned the "racism beat," which is inherently a taxing thing to cover.
  Journalists of color are more than just the color of their skin, and should be treated as such.
  Neha Maqsood is a Pakistani journalist.
  This is an opinion col
  
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• We lose about 30 minutes of sleep each work night, and sleeping in on the weekends doesn't always help

  06-09-2020 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sleeping extra on the weekends doesn't make up for a bad week of rest.
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  A recent study from Sweden followed the sleep cycles of 100 people, aged 60 to 71, over two years as they transitioned into retirement.
  They found that participants had chronic partial sleep deprivation during the work week, clocking about 2.5 hours per week less than the ideal amount of sleep.
  If you're trying to develop healthier sleeping habits, try to stick to a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends, to k
  
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• Insiders say legal troubles for Trump and a vanquished reelection campaign could ignite if the president is no longer president

  06-09-2020 15:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hello everyone! Welcome to this weekly roundup of Business Insider stories from executive editor Matt Turner. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Sunday.Read on for news on how legal insiders are prepping for a bunch of court fights if President Trump loses in November, frustrations with Amazon's pay structure, and the underground nanny economy.GettyHello!Picture the following scenario, from my colleague Dave Levinthal:It's January 20, 2021.Joe Biden is now president o
  
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• 7 ways leaders can effectively support employees during the pandemic

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  Effective leaders do these seven things.
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  During a pandemic, employees need honest, effective leaders to help them cope with tough times. 
  Heidi Zak, cofounder and CEO of loungewear startup ThirdLove, believes leaders need to be more proactive and create safe spaces for employees to feel seen and supported. 
  You can start to make a difference if you're transparent, agile, and optimistic with your employees. Communicate with them often to share your
  
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• The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'Million Dollar Beach House' to 'Cobra Kai'

  06-09-2020 15:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Netflix's "Cobra Kai" dethroned "Lucifer" this week as the streamer's most popular show.
  Netflix introduced daily top lists of the most popular titles on the streaming service in February.
  Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of the lists and provides Business Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular TV shows on Netflix.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  After "Love Is Blind" and "Too Hot to Handle" earlier this year, Netflix has
  
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• Biden needs to win big in November, otherwise we're in trouble

  06-09-2020 15:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The election in November is the most consequential in modern history, as a Trump win could mean further descent into fascism.
  Biden is currently up in the polls, but in order to send the right message to Americans, and the world abroad, Biden must defeat Trump in a landslide.
  Michael Gordon has a long history in marketing and communications strategy and Democratic politics.
  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of
  
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• Osama bin Laden's niece is a Trump supporter who has also backed the QAnon conspiracy theory movement

  06-09-2020 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Noor Bin Ladin attends the Bright Young Things Gala 2016, a Young Patrons of the National Theatre event in support of emerging talent, at The National Theatre on March 2, 2016 in London, England.
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  Noor bin Ladin, the niece of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, revealed she's a big fan of President Donald Trump in an interview with the New York Post. 
  "I have been a supporter of President Trump since he announced he was running in the early days in 201
  
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• I flew on a modern-day air taxi and saw how it's the perfect middle ground between driving and flying private for regional travel

  06-09-2020 15:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying on a Hopscotch Air air taxi.
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  The modern-day air taxi isn't a futuristic vertical take-off and land aircraft but often a propeller aircraft that's inexpensive to operate and can comfortably fly passengers on regional routes. 
  Hopscotch Air provides air taxi flights from airports across the Northeast as a cost-effective alternative to chartering a traditional private aircraft and time-effective alternative to driving.
  I flew on one of Hopscotch Air's ai
  
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• 'I never got cards or gifts with Black people on them': A new marketplace takes on Hallmark and fills a historic gap in the greeting card industry

  06-09-2020 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Kutenda is an online marketplace platforming cards and gifts designed by artists and entrepeneurs from marginalized groups – the first business of its kind in the world.
  The marketplace hopes to normalise the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community, the BAME community, and those who identify as disabled in greeting cards.
  Nearly 60% of people agree that card shops should offer more gender neutral designs, a GlobalData survey shows.
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• The world's largest wealth manager explains why traders should stay invested amid the market's latest downturn — and offers 3 specific recommendations

  06-09-2020 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getty Images / Drew AngererThe stock market sharply sold off this week just days after the S&P 500 hit a fresh record high and notched its best August performance in 34 years. "We view the latest sell-off as a bout of profit-taking after a strong run," said Mark Haefele, the chief investment officer of global wealth management at UBS, in a Friday note. Haefele said that investors should stay the course according to their previous investment plans, and offered three recommendations
  
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• Governments should take some of their education budget and send money directly to parents to help with the switch to online learning

  06-09-2020 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  During the pandemic, parents have been finding themselves working less and teaching more, as school closures have kept their children home.
  These parents deserve to get some of the governments education funding to help ease the transtition.
  We need to put our kids in the forefront of the conversation, and let parents decide their educational paths.
  Karol Markowicz is a writer living in Brooklyn. .
  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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• Why buying real estate may be a bad deal for you amid the pandemic

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  Buying a house amid the coronavirus pandemic might seem like a good idea, especially with mortgage rates historically low, but evidence that is piling up is making it look like a bad deal.
  A LendEDU survey in late August found that 55% of those who became homeowners amid the pandemic already regret the decision, mostly due to financial reasons.
  Redfin found that as of the end of July, lower mortgage rates had given buyers an extra 6.9% in purchase power, but house prices
  
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• The hour-by-hour pandemic routine that's calmed my anxiety and kept me focused

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  From picking flowers to journaling, writer Jersey Griggs has been nailing down a daily self-care routine.
  Jersey Griggs
  Jersey Griggs is a writer specializing in lifestyle topics who lives on the coast of Maine with her husband and their rescue dog.
  Pre-pandemic, she had an inconsistent self-care routine — it was anything from watching a Bravo show with a glass of wine to meditating in the morning.
  But the insularity of the pandemic has given her the opportunity to nail down an actua
  
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• Casper's Labor Day sale gets you 15% off mattresses and 10% off everything else

  06-09-2020 14:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Mattress startup Casper often runs sales, so you should never settle for buying at full price.
  This Labor Day Weekend, take 15% off mattresses and 10% off everything else on the site. 
  If you're looking for other mattress deals, check out these great sales.
  See more: The best online deals and sales happening on Amazon and coupons for your favorite stores.
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• The best outdoor furniture sales to shop this Labor Day weekend from Wayfair, West Elm, and more

  06-09-2020 14:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Labor Day Weekend 2020 is here, and with it are some great deals on outdoor furniture to help you soak up the last few weeks of summer.
  We found great deals from Ballard Designs, West Elm, Overstock, Wayfair, and more that will make shopping for outdoor lounging or dining furniture a whole lot more affordable.
  For more savings, check out our comprehensive list of the best Labor Day sales and
  
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• The best Labor Day furniture sales to shop this weekend

  06-09-2020 14:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  If your current furniture could use a refresh, be sure to check out these great deals during Labor Day weekend.
  There are huge discounts on indoor and outdoor furniture from Wayfair, Burrow, West Elm, and more with extra perks like free shipping.
  For more savings, check out our comprehensive list of the best Labor Day sales and check out Insider Coupons for more savings at hundreds of stores.
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• 3 recent discoveries have upended scientists' understanding of how dogs age, navigate, and perceive human speech

  06-09-2020 14:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A husky puppy shakes hands with its owner.
  ShutterstockThree recent discoveries have changed scientists' understanding of the nature of dogs.One study found that young puppies age much faster than young humans do, so the common rule of thumb that one "dog year" is equivalent to seven "human years" is wrong.Other recent research reveals that dogs understand human speech in the same way we do.Findings also suggest dogs may use Earth's magnetic field to navigate.Visit Business Insider's homepage f
  
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• Save 15% sitewide during Brooklinen's Labor Day sale now through September 9

  06-09-2020 14:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.
  Brooklinen is having a Labor Day sale with 15% off sitewide, excluding the Space collection and final sale items.  
  Now through September 9, use code 'LABORDAY-15' to save 15% on sheets, duvet covers, bathrobes, towels, and more.
  We've named Brooklinen the maker of the best luxury sheets, the best sateen sheets, and the best duvet cover on the internet.
  Find more Labor Day Weekend sales, and
  
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• All the best sales and deals to shop for Labor Day weekend 2020

  06-09-2020 14:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Wayfair; Clarks; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderLabor Day sales are running through the holiday weekend.You can save on appliances at Best Buy and The Home Depot, sheets from Brooklinen, mattresses from Casper and Leesa, and plenty more. For more savings across the internet, visit Insider Coupons and our deals homepage.Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky  The best overall Labor Day sa
  
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• One chart shows the best and worst face masks for coronavirus protection — and which situations they're suited for

  06-09-2020 14:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People wear protective face masks outside at a shopping plaza in Edgewater New Jersey, on July 8, 2020.
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  The ideal face mask for coronavirus protection blocks large droplets along with smaller airborne particles.
  In general, masks should have more than one layer and be made of tightly woven fabrics.
  Based on several studies evaluating masks' protection levels, we've ranked the most common types from best (an N95 mask) to worst (masks with a built-in valve or vent).
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• The first public test flight of a manned flying car has been completed in Japan — see the SD-03

  06-09-2020 14:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SkyDrive's SD-03 flying car model.
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  Japan-based SkyDrive has completed its first public manned flying car test on Aug. 25.
  The SD-03 successfully cruised around the test field for four minutes with a pilot.
  Three days after the test flight, SkyDrive announced that the company raised around $36.6 million in a Series B round of funding.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  The idea of a flying car is no longer as futuristic as it sounds: Japan-based SkyDrive has
  
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• 30 college towns that could face economic ruin if schools don't reopen or have to close again this fall

  06-09-2020 14:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Classes begin for fall semester at Montana State University on August 17, 2020 in Bozeman, Montana.
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  Some college students are returning to campus for their fall semester.
  Whether universities decide to have in-person classes or a hybrid model, college towns where students usually make up a large share of the town's population may be greatly affected.
  Business Insider decided to look at colleges that have a large number of undergraduates to determine which towns may
  
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• Airbus just unveiled its new $14 million luxury helicopter that can seat up to 10 people — see inside

  06-09-2020 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Airbus' ACH160 helicopter.
  AirbusAirbus is turning its H160 aircraft into a luxury helicopter for business or private use: the ACH160.Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) is the company's high-end bespoke segment that's catered to private clients and business use.The ACH160 starts at over $14 million, although this price shifts depending on different add-ons and equipment in the customizable interior.The luxury helicopter will be available for delivery later this year.Visit Business Insider's hom
  
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• A Belgian company says its the first ever to 3D-print a 2-story house in one piece in a breakthrough for sustainable design — see inside

  06-09-2020 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  3D-printed house.
  Kamp C & Jasmien SmetsA Belgian company just 3D-printed a two-story house in one piece for the first time.It used the largest 3D printer in Europe. The building is a demo and is just under 1,000 square feet. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Kamp C just became the first in the world to 3D print a two-story house in one piece, using the largest 3D printer in Europe.The house in Westerlo, Belgium, is a demo for this style of 3D printing, showing of
  
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• Social media is a parasite, it bleeds you to live

  06-09-2020 14:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Social media apps are designed using the same psychology as casino slot machines. They entice you with menial rewards to keep you coming back, even when you know it's doing you harm. 
  When I deleted social media apps from my phone, I found myself newly endowed with time, mental bandwidth, and imagination that would have been lost to mindless "doomscrolling."
  You don't need to go cold turkey, just stop giving the parasitic social media sites so much of your lifeblood and get the apps o
  
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• I ate at Golden Corral to see how its 'no touch' all-you-can-eat buffet works and found a COVID-19 nightmare

  06-09-2020 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Golden Corral is one of America’s most popular buffet chains, known for its bountiful fried chicken and never-ending chocolate fondue fountain.
  During COVID-19, restaurants have had to adapt to align with state guidelines.
  I went to a Golden Corral in Iowa assuming it would be a “no-touch” buffet. But I was wrong.
  The experience left me feeling uncomfortable about the number of diners and the lack of mitigation efforts.
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• A Wall Street chief strategist details 8 ways today's economy mirrors the 1980s recession recovery — and how it can lift stocks even higher

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  Wang Ying/Xinhua/GettyToday's inflation concerns mirror those seen after the 1980 economic slump. And James Paulsen, chief strategist at The Leuthold Group, sees the trend as a boon for markets.The inflation surge seen four decades ago kicked off "a fabulous 'disinflationary,' two-decade performance in both the economy and the stock market," he wrote in a recent note.With policymakers setting the stage for a rise in inflation, the US is on track to usher in a similarly fruitful expansion, the st
  
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• Living Vehicle unveiled its luxury new travel trailer RV with a convertible home office starting at almost $229,300 — take a look inside

  06-09-2020 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 2021 Living Vehicle travel trailer while on the road.
  Living VehicleLiving Vehicle has unveiled its newest luxury 2021 off-grid travel trailer.The trailer comes in three different models ranging from $229,995 to $369,995, but the only difference between the three is the power systems.The luxury home on wheels can optionally come with a home office set up that transforms the bedroom into a workspace for digital nomads or people working remotely amid the pandemic.Visit Business Insider's home
  
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• A timeline of unfulfilled promises Trump made about his border wall, a cornerstone of his 2016 campaign which has faded from view in 2020

  06-09-2020 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump tours a section of new U.S.-Mexico border wall in San Luis, Arizona, on June 23, 2020.
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  Since long before his presidency, Donald Trump has made the construction of a wall along the border with Mexico his keystone issue. 
  Since it was first suggested — to rapturous applause — in 2014, the issue has arguably propelled Trump into the presidency.
  The Washington Post reported that Trump mentioned a wall more than 200 times in his 2016 camp
  
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• Tesla's cars are too expensive, and Elon Musk knows it — here's why that could be a big problem for the electric-vehicle leader

  06-09-2020 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk knows his cars cost too much.
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  Over the course of about two decades, Tesla has established a micro-monopoly over the electric car market.
  But to survive, it has had to charge a lot for its vehicles, which runs counter to CEO Elon Musk's master plan to kill off the internal-combustion engine.
  It's possible that Tesla will never face meaningful EV competition, despite numerous companies jumping into the action.
  But eventually, Tesla could end up monopolizing data, and
  
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• French company Flying Whales is creating an airship that can pickup and drop cargo without landing — see how

  06-09-2020 13:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying Whales' LCA60T aircraft in the woods.
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  France-based Flying Whales is developing an environmentally friendly cargo transport aircraft with commercial production posied to begin in 2025.
  The LCA60T airship can off-load its up to 66-ton payload mid-air.
  Because the LCA60T is a VTOL, it won't require any extra infrastructure to operate, allowing it to serve more remote locations without harming the environment.
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  Flying Whales is
  
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