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• The best headphone deals — save $70 on Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AmazonGood-quality headphones can be expensive, but they often go on sale.We've rounded up the best headphone deals for October 2020.We'll update this list regularly with the top deals.Right now, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 are on sale for $280 — that's $70 off their regular price.A great pair of headphones can change the way you listen to music. Sure, the random earbuds that you have in your bo
  
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• Workers for Target-owned Shipt are walking off the job and protesting outside the company's headquarters, calling for better pay

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  Workers at the Target-owned company Shipt are protesting to demand fairer pay.
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  Independent contractors for Shipt, a Target-owned delivery service, are protesting and holding a demonstration in Minneapolis today demanding fairer pay.
  Shipt introduced a new pay model for shoppers that uses an algorithm to determine wages, Vice first reported. Some workers say their pay has decreased since the change, which expanded to all markets at the end of September.
  Molly Snyder, the chief communications
  
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• Space-station crew members just found an elusive air leak by watching tea leaves float in microgravity

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  The International Space Station has been leaking an unusual amount of air for more than a year. 
  A cosmonaut finally found the leak by releasing tea leaves to float freely in the station's Russian side. He saw them cluster near a crack on the wall. 
  The crew has temporarily patched the leak with tape, but it may not hold for long. 
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  The International Space Station has been leaking an unusual amount of air since September 2019
  
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• Bonds vs. CDs: The key differences and how to decide which income-producing option is better for you

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  An investor's long-term goals, need for cash, and tolerance for risk all play a part in deciding between bonds or CDs.
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  Bonds and CDs (certificates of deposit) are both fixed-interest investments, popular with investors seeking a low-risk income stream. 
  CDs are federally insured and tend to come with relatively short maturity dates. Bonds often have 10-to-30-year terms and may offer tax advantages.
  CDs could be a good fit for short-term investors who don't want to
  
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• 14 important people to know if you want a job at a growing startup

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  Do you want to work for a hot-and-growing startup?
  Instead of sending a resume into the startup, a better method is to get to know the "talent partners" who work for the startup's venture capital investors.
  We spoke to 14 of top talent partners in our first-ever list of the people to know if you want to work at a startup.
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• Everlane just discounted its $100 cashmere sweaters to their lowest prices ever

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.EverlaneEverlane is discounting its Cashmere Crew, Cashmere V-Neck, and Cashmere Tee to the lowest prices ever while supplies last. Women's styles are $75 and Men's styles are $100.We rated Everlane Cashmere Sweaters as the best cashmere sweaters you can buy overall. See more: We swear by Everlane for affordable, quality basics — these are the 21 styles that stay in our everyday rotation
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• The S&P 500 will likely plunge 10% in the near term before the bull market resumes, Morgan Stanley's investment chief says

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  REUTERS/Lucas JacksonThe S&P 500 is likely to fall 10% in the near term before the bull market resumes, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said on Monday.The investment chief said the benchmark's failed attempt to break through 3,550 last week signaled that its correction that began in September is not over yet.Wilson added that the lack of fiscal stimulus, uncertainty about the election, and another wave of coronavirus infections were headwinds to near-term stock gains.Investors should reallocate
  
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• How to change your language on the Signal messaging app for iPhone, Android, or desktop

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  Most versions of the Signal messaging app let you change your language within the app.
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  You can change the default language on Signal in the secure messaging platform's Android, iPhone, and desktop apps. 
  Some versions of Signal rely on a device's default settings when it comes to choosing a language, while other versions let you select a language independently from your device's settings.
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• Trump is 'sitting' on $9 billion earmarked for COVID-19 testing because of a controversial advisor, new report reveals

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  Scott Atlas, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, speaks with President Donald Trump during a COVID-19 coronavirus briefing on Aug. 12.
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  The Trump administration has not spent $9 billion in funding for COVID-19 testing due to opposition from Scott Atlas, an advisor on the White House coronavirus task force, per a Washington Post report.
  Atlas is not an infectious disease expert and has emerged as perhaps the most controversial advisor on th
  
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• United Airlines just announced 8 new leisure routes in another shift away from business travel following heavy losses – here's the full list

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  A United Airlines Boeing 777.
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  United Airlines is growing its leisure route network as executives expect business travel to remain low until 2024.
  Latin American and Caribbean countries with limited or no restrictions for entry by US citizens are the main focus of the expansion.
  The new routes boost United's presence in Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras.
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• We tested 5 of the most popular Casper mattresses — here's what to expect from each one

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.James Brains/Business InsiderCasper has updated its most popular mattresses — Original, Original Hybrid, and Wave Hybrid — and introduced two new ones — Element and Nova Hybrid — effectively dropping the Essential.These five are available online at Casper while three others — the Wave, Nova, and Snug — are exclusive to retail partners like Target, Zola, and QVC. I te
  
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• Perdue Chicken faces boycott threats and races to deny connections to Sen. David Perdue, after he mispronounced Sen. Kamala Harris' name as 'Kamala-mala-mala'

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  People threatened to boycott Perdue Chicken after Sen. David Perdue repeatedly mispronounced Sen. Kamala Harris' first name at a Trump rally on Friday.
  Perdue Chicken's official Twitter account fired back at any confusion over the weekend, saying the senator is not affiliated with the company. 
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  Some people are threatening to boycott Perdue Chicken after mistakenly associating the company with Republican Sen. David
  
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• 'The Witches' will premiere on HBO Max on October 22 — here's how to watch the new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more."The Witches" / Warner Bros"The Witches," starring Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer, will premiere on HBO Max on October 22.This new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic 1983 novel was originally planned for theaters before the studio decided to make it a streaming release.You'll need an HBO Max subscription ($14.99 a month) to watch "The Witches," which is about as much as it would have cost to see in theat
  
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• The best backpacking stoves

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  Eating well on a backpacking trip is often an oxymoron — since the intent is to travel light, bringing food that's fast and easy to prepare is highly preferred. But with the right backpacking stove, you're able to improve the quality of those trail meals without dramatically increasing how much you stow in your backpack. The best backpacking stoves should all have these three features in common: They're portable, reliable in inclement weather, and are fuel-efficient enough to avo
  
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• The $1.6 million SSC Tuatara just became the world's fastest car by topping 316 mph

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  The SSC Tuatara looks like someone turned a batarang into a car and can hit 316 mph.
  James Lipman/SSC North America
  The SSC Tuatara set the new record for world's fastest production car on a seven-mile stretch of State Route 160 in Nevada.
  The old record belonged to the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport's 304.77 mph.
  SSC will only build 100 Tuataras and each will be priced starting at $1.6 million.
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  The title of "world's fastest production vehicle" no
  
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• An unused Carnival cruise ship could soon become a floating office where techies, YouTube influencers, and 'digital nomads' can live and work remotely

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  The Carnival Panorama cruise ship sits docked, empty of passengers, as the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Long Beach, California, U.S., April 16, 2020.
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  A company wants to turn a cruise ship into a floating "Crypto Cruise Ship" office for now remote techies, "digital nomads," YouTube influencers, startups, and more.
  Ocean Builders is in the final stages of obtaining a ship from Carnival Cruises that would eventually house over 2,000 peo
  
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• Experts say Amy Coney Barrett's nomination could threaten IVF. Here's why.

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  Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett attends the second day of her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, October 13, 2020.
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  Amy Coney Barrett has a history of supporting anti-choice groups that believe in fetal personhood.
  Legislation that recognizes embryos as legal persons would complicate standard procedures involved in IVF.
  Freezing embryos and performing genetic testing, as well as discarding unused embry
  
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• WHO: The US and Europe still aren't quarantining correctly, and that's why we're headed for a COVID-19 disaster this winter

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  Quarantining people who've been exposed to sick patients is one of the most basic ways to end the spread of an infectious disease, like COVID-19.
  But the WHO says proper quarantining is still not being done "systematically, anywhere" during this pandemic.
  That's a problem, especially in Europe and the US, where cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again. 
  Effective quarantining "means not going to work. It mean
  
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• Federal judge rules against Trump administration's proposal that would have rid food stamps for 700,000

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  A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store on December 5, 2019 in New York City. Earlier this week the Trump Administration announced stricter requirements for food stamps benefits that would cut support for nearly 700,000 poor Americans.
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  On Sunday, a federal judge struck down the Trump administration's proposal that would have disqualified nearly 700,000 American adults from food stamps.
  The Trump administration's
  
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• The best cold products and remedies to manage common cold symptoms, according to an infectious disease expert

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Getty ImagesAccording to the CDC, there are millions of cases of the common cold that affect both adults and children in the US each year. Adults come down with roughly two or three colds annually and while they tend to last around a week, there's no cure — but there are ways to make yourself more comfortable as your immune system fights off the virus.We spoke to Dr. Aimee Desrosiers, PA-C, and a
  
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• The best hotels in the US with in-room jacuzzi or hot tubs for every budget

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Miraval ResortFor most Americans, international travel to exotic destinations is still off the table, but there are plenty of indulgent places to stay in the US. For added luxury, or to simply savor extra room for social distancing, many hotels offer rooms with private jacuzzis for a spa-like stay.We rounded up highly-rated hotels around the US with this desirable feature, ranging from $94 to $879 per
  
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• Dow plunges 411 points as withering stimulus hopes prompt late sell-off

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  Getty ImagesUS stocks extended losses into Monday's close as a lack of stimulus progress cut into hopes for a pre-election deal.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expedited talks on Sunday, setting a 48-hour deadline for the White House and Democrats to ink a deal. She later told Democrats that significant obstacles in reaching a compromise remain.Even if an agreement is reached, the bill is set to die in the Senate as Republicans push a $500 billion measure.The US notched its fifth-straight day of more
  
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• The best leggings you can wear to work

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  Leggings may not technically be pants, but that doesn't mean that you can't wear them to work.Thanks to details like pleats, buttons, and belt loops, more and more leggings are starting to look like pants, which makes them more office-appropriate than ever. The best leggings for the office can keep you comfortable and chic all day long, and we love ADAY's leggings for those reasons exactly.If you're looking for leggings that you can wear to workout or to lounge, check out our guide to the best l
  
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• The Army wants a new high-powered grenade launcher to blast drones out of the air

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  A soldier with an M320 grenade launcher.
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  The Army is looking for a new "Precision Grenadier System," with "increased lethality and precision."
  The service also envisions new ammunition, including rounds designed to counter "light armored targets" and "hovering [unmanned aerial system] targets."
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  Soldiers can prepare to kiss their standard-issue M203 and M320s goodbye: The Army is officially on the hunt for a brand new grenade launcher.A
  
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• Trump ridicules Fauci for throwing 'the worst first pitch' in baseball history and urges him to stop wearing a Washington Nationals face mask

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  President Donald Trump throws a baseball on the South Lawn of the White House on July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  On Monday, President Donald Trump scorned Dr. Anthony Fauci's baseball skills and said the US' top infectious disease expert should stop wearing a Washington Nationals mask.
  "Tony threw out perhaps the worst first pitch in the history of Baseball!" Trump tweeted. 
  The comments came hours after Trump ranted against Fauci and called him a "disaster" on a
  
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• This slim puffer jacket is filled with bison down — a surprisingly sustainable material with serious warmth

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.United By BlueOutdoor startup United By Blue just released its popular Bison Puffer Jackets and Bison Puffer Vests in new colors for men and women.Instead of using duck or goose down, The United By Blue Bison Down Puffers use a proprietary blend of sustainably sourced bison down and recycled polyester. After owning my Bison Puffer Jacket for two years, it's held up well and I'm still impressed with how
  
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• The rise and fall of Juicy Couture

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  Juicy Couture's founders started the company with just $200.
  Celebrity tabloid culture helped establish Juicy's tracksuits and accessories as an iconic part of early 2000s fashion.
  By 2008, Juicy Couture was making $605 million in sales.
  But following the Great Recession, the brand struggled to connect with consumers and was sold for a fraction of what it once generated in sales.
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  Following is a transcription of the video.Irene Kim: Juicy Coutu
  
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• Tesla will gain another 14% as company closes in on 500,000 annual deliveries, Wedbush says

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  Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
  Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty ImagesStrong third-quarter deliveries set Tesla up for a healthy earnings beat on Wednesday and a sales milestone before the year is out, Wedbush analysts said."Improved manufacturing efficiency and shining [Gigafactory] 3 success in China" are key drivers of the company's near-term success, the team wrote in note.The success abroad brings Tesla closer to hitting 500,000 deliveries in 2020, an achievement that was a "pipe dream" for the automaker
  
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• Aeroflot Airlines crew members helped smuggle $50 million worth of stolen iPads, iPhones, and more into Russia, a government investigation has found

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  Aeroflot Airlines.
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  The US arrested 10 people in connection with a plot to use current and former Aeroflot Airlines crew members to smuggle $50 million in stolen electronics to Russia.
  The Department of State has revoked 113 visas of Aeroflot employees in connection to the scheme. 
  Aeroflot reported a loss of $485 million in August due to stunted travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
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• The New Yorker reportedly suspends Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself during a Zoom call

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  Jeffrey Toobin.
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  The New Yorker magazine has suspended staff writer Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself while on a Zoom call, according to Vice News.
  The video call where the incident occured was reportedly between Toobin and members of the New Yorker and WNYC radio.
  Toobin apologized, saying he "made an embarrassingly stupid mistake" and was under the belief that he was "off-camera."
  Toobin is also the chief legal analyst at CNN.
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• Apple iPhone 12 lineup: All the differences explained before you buy

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AppleApple's iPhone 12 series consists of two premium models, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, and two ultra-premium models, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.There's about a $300 gap between these two categories, and the differences are subtle.All of the models have lots in common, including major features, like 5G, MagSafe for iPhone, and OLED displays.The main differentiating factors are screen si
  
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• The US has charged 6 Russian hackers for a string of 'destructive' cyberattacks that targeted elections, shut down hospitals, and crippled a power grid

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  Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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  The United States accused six Russian government officials of orchestrating a string of high-profile cyberattacks that caused billions of dollars in damage in indictments unsealed on Monday.
  The alleged cybercrimes include attacks that took down parts of Ukraine's power grid, disrupted the Olympic games in South Korea, and disrupted the computer systems of several US hospitals.
  The six Russians are accused of comprising San
  
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• Trump reportedly slammed Anthony Fauci as 'a disaster' on a campaign phone call

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  Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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  President Donald Trump blasted Dr. Anthony Fauci, the US's top infectious-disease expert, as a "disaster" in a campaign phone call on Monday, CNN reported.
  "If I listened to him, we'd have 500,000 deaths," Trump reportedly said, adding: "People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone."
  As part of the White House's coronavirus task force, Fauci has been one of the most visible faces for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
  In a
  
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• The best TV deals — save $100 on Vizio's new 4K OLED TV

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.VizioTVs can be quite pricey, but many manufacturers and retailers often offer sales.We've rounded up the best TV deals for October 2020.We'll update this list regularly with the top discounts as new promotions are announced.Right now, Vizio's 65-inch OLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,900— that's $100 off its full retail price.Read more: HDR can make your 4K TV look brighter and more colorful than ever &md
  
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• We cooked meals from Blue Apron and HelloFresh to see which meal kit delivery service is best

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe put Blue Apron and HelloFresh head to head to determine which meal kit wins our hearts and our bellies. In this case, it was simply too close to call. HelloFresh is ideal for simplicity, speed, and convenience, while Blue Apron is better for cooks who want to get creative and explore new flavors.Read more: The best meal kit delivery servicesSign up for Insider Reviews'
  
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• Republicans and Democrats are clashing over another stimulus package. Here are 7 areas of disagreement holding up $1,200 checks and coronavirus relief.

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  President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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  Negotiations between the White House and Democrats on another stimulus package are ongoing, but significant differences remain.
  The odds that Congress will enact a federal rescue package with $1,200 stimulus checks before the election appear very low.
  Here's a breakdown of seven differences between both parties on a relief package, including childcare, federal unemployment benefits, overall spending, and testing.
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• The $300 billion breakthrough that gave us frozen food

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  From frozen pizza to Eggo waffles, frozen food has taken over the grocery store.
  But it wasn't always this popular. There was a time when Americans bought only a couple of pounds of frozen food per year.
  Clarence Birdseye's breakthrough started with frozen peas and fish. But it has grown to an almost $300 billion industry.
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  Following is a transcript of the video.Clancy Morgan: If you're like me, your freezer is packed full of frozen food that c
  
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• Why plane tires don't explode during landing

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  Plane tires can handle thousands of pounds of weight and high speeds — and it's mostly due to how they're made.  
  A combination of sturdy materials and nitrogen create a tire strong enough to handle the rigorous conditions upon landing. 
  Goodyear, one of the leading manufacturers of plane tires, gave Business Insider a look into its factory to see how it ensures tires are up to its standards. 
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• Ex-Fed Chair Janet Yellen says extraordinary stimulus is needed so long as the pandemic presents an economic threat

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  Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System
  REUTERS/ Robert GalbraithAdditional fiscal stimulus is needed to keep the economic recovery on track, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Monday.The central bank "has already done a huge amount," and now Congress needs to pick up the slack, she said on Bloomberg TV."While the pandemic is still seriously affecting the economy, we need to continue extraordinary fiscal support," she added.Yellen also e
  
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• Google rolls out new program with HBCUs to help Black job seekers secure in-demand jobs

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  Google's digital skills program will be available at all HBCUs in 2021.
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  Google is rolling out a new program with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to close the digital skills gap in the Black community.
  Nearly two-thirds of the 13 million new jobs created in the US since 2010 required medium or advanced levels of digital skills like UX design, data analytics, or computer programming.
  But 50% of Black job seekers today lack sufficient digital skills, per
  
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• The US is betting on 3 types of coronavirus vaccines, one of which is totally unproven. A diagram shows how they differ.

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  A syringe carrying a vaccine.
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  The Trump administration is backing six coronavirus vaccine candidates as part of Operation Warp Speed.
  Each vaccine targets the virus' spike protein, which helps it attach to and invade cells. But they use three different technological approaches in order to do that.
  The leading two candidates, from Moderna and Pfizer, are mRNA vaccines. The others are protein-based or viral vector vaccines. The chart below shows the di
  
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• Markets are pricing in a Biden victory and a Democratic Senate to fuel massive stimulus in 2021, JPMorgan says

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  BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesInvestors are increasingly preparing for a Democratic sweep in November and frontloaded stimulus to boost the economic recovery, JPMorgan said following a recent call with clients.Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee, maintains a hefty lead in polls in what's shaping up to be "the most stable election in modern history," the bank said.Markets now view a Biden win and a split Congress as the worst outcome for stocks, as it would likely further the stimulus stal
  
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• Trump and Biden are virtually tied in swing state Ohio 2 weeks before Election Day

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  Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump during the first presidential debate.
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  With about two weeks until Election Day, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are virtually tied in Ohio, a key swing state in this election.
  After voting for President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, the state swung right and voted for Trump over Hillary Clinton by 8.1 percentage points in 2016.
  Ohio holds 18 electoral votes.
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• The convertible Lincoln limo JFK rode in the morning before his assassination just sold for $375,000 — take a closer look

  19-10-2020 19:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible.
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  Two Lincoln Continentals that transported President John F. Kennedy crossed the auction block on October 14 through Bonhams. 
  The 1963 Continental President Kennedy rode in the morning before his assassination sold for $375,000. 
  It was the last car to safely transport the president and was sold with a fully original interior. 
  The 1960 Continental Mark V that the president used for personal jaunts around Washington, DC, carried a pre
  
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• How to go live on YouTube on your computer or mobile device – though you'll need 1,000 subscribers to live stream on mobile

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  In order to go live on YouTube, you have to first activate the feature — this takes 24 hours to complete and requires you to have a verified account.
  You can go live on YouTube on your computer or the mobile app, but only those with at least 1,000 subscribers can use the mobile version of live streaming.
  Here's what you need to know to go live on YouTube.
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  Live streaming on YouTube can help creators make more personal connec
  
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• How to get hired in tech: From Google and Amazon to growing startups, here's everything you need to know to land a tech job

  19-10-2020 19:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty ImagesThe coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people unemployed across a broad spectrum of industries. The tech industry has not been immune, with many startups laying off workers.But many tech companies are weathering the storm better than businesses in other industries. And some tech firms — like those that make tools to help people work remotely — are even seeing demand for their products surge.Business Insider has compiled some of the best a
  
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• Don't wait to start your holiday shopping: experts are expecting shipping delays, low inventory, and fewer last-minute deals

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  Shipping companies are bracing for a busy holiday season this year.
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  Last-minute holiday shopping may be more difficult than ever before this year due to shipping delays, low inventory, and fewer last-minute deals than in previous years. 
  Shipping companies told The Wall Street Journal that they are already at capacity ahead of the holidays, a trend that industry experts are referring to as "shipageddon."
  Beyond shipping woes, customers may have trouble finding
  
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• Video captures advanced Chinese bomber carrying a mystery missile possibly built for long-range strikes on US bases or even aircraft carriers

  19-10-2020 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  H-6 bomber flies over Beijing
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  An amateur video of what appears to be a Chinese H-6N bomber carrying a previously-unseen mystery missile emerged over the weekend.
  The H-6N is among the most advanced Chinese bombers in the H-6 family and is, according to the Pentagon, "optimized for long-range strikes."
  A missile analyst told Insider that the mystery missile appeared to be an air-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. Another possibility that has been put forward by other obse
  
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• How Army Rangers ended up in a gunfight with the Crips in a Tacoma neighborhood

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  Los Angeles police face a crowd outside funeral services for Crips cofounder Stanley "Tookie" Williams, in South Los Angeles, December 20, 2005.
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  After Sgt. Bill Foulk, an Army Ranger at Fort Lewis, Washington, bought a house in Tacoma in 1989, he wanted to protect what he saw as an investment property.
  The city was a hub for gang activity at the time, and Foulk's efforts to clean up his neighborhood led him, and some fellow Army Rangers, into a shootout with members of th
  
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• JetBlue just revealed its newest jet, the controversial Airbus A220 that the airline will be the second in the US to operate

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  The first JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300.
  JetBlue Airways
  JetBlue Airways just unveiled the paint job for its new Airbus A220 aircraft to be delivered in December.
  The aircraft features JetBlue's classic paint scheme with a new tail design, called "Hops." 
  No routes have been announced yet but travelers can expect to fly on the aircraft in 2021, according to a JetBlue press release. 
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  JetBlue Airways' first Airbus A220 just rolled ou
  
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