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• The balance of power is shifting in Asia, and China is gaining on the US

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  President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, November 9, 2017.
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  The gap in Chinese and US national power has narrowed, driven by external factors and domestic political decisions, according to the latest Asia Power Index by Australia's Lowy Institute.
  Neither is likely to dominate the region going forward, meaning the choices and interests of middle powers will be more consequential.
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• How to watch the NFL without signing up for a traditional cable subscription

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo; Mark LoMoglio/AP Photo; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderThe American TV audience watches more NFL Football than any other sport, so I probably don't have to remind you that the 2020-21 season is in full swing.However, it's still not that easy to figure out how to watch your favorite teams without a cable subscription. Broadcast rights continue to be spread across several networks, wi
  
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• Coursera's MasterTrack programs let you take virtual master's classes and get certified in different subjects for an affordable price — here's what it's like to be in one

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  BIWhen you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Coursera; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderCoursera, like edX, offers a portion of master's degree programs online for a fraction of their on-campus cost and a manageable time commitment.Coursera offers MasterTracks in topics that range from Machine Learning for Analytics from the University of Chicago to Blockchain Applications from Duke University, and Sustainability and Development from the University of
  
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• Dow climbs 153 points after Nancy Pelosi suggests stimulus deal is close

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  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty ImagesUS stocks clawed back early losses on Thursday to finish the day higher, driven by positive comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the potential for a fiscal stimulus deal.Pelosi told reporters that negotiations on another round of fiscal stimulus were "just about there," adding, "The president wants a bill — that's part of the opportunity that we have."New weekly jobless claims totaled 787,000 last week, coming in below t
  
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• How to download HBO Max movies and shows onto your phone or tablet to watch when you're without internet

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  It's easy to download shows and movies with HBO Max.
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  You can download HBO Max titles onto your smartphone or tablet to watch later or when you're offline.
  To download a show or movie from HBO Max, tap "Download" on the show or movie's details page.
  You can find content you've downloaded in the HBO Max app by tapping the "Profile" icon and then going to the "Downloads" tab.
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• VIDEO: The US Navy is experimenting using drones to hand things off to ballistic missile submarines

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  An unmanned aerial vehicle delivers a payload to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) around the Hawaiian Islands.
  US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer
  The US Navy conducted an experiment on Monday, in which it flew an unidentified payload out to the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson.
  The following day, the service experimented with delivering a larger payload to the submarine using a MH-60R Seah
  
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• Goldman Sachs is paying billions in fines over the 1MDB scandal and clawing back exec pay. Here's what's been going on inside the bank.

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  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
  Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs has agreed to pay nearly $3 billion to settle a probe into its role in Malaysia's 1MDB corruption scandal, its Malaysia unit pleaded guilty to violating foreign bribery laws, and the firm is clawing back pay from executives including current CEO David Solomon.It's been a long saga that has for years dogged the storied Wall Street firm."We must continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards, and each of us has a vital role to play.
  
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• The best standing desks for your home office

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  Using a standing desk is a good way to create a more healthy and ergonomic working environment.A good standing desk should offer a wide range of height adjustments, a stable surface to work on, and a durable design that's built to last.We spoke with an ergonomics expert at Cornell University on why standing desks are beneficial and how they can reduce the negative effects caused by just sitting. We researched the most popular standing desks, investigated what capabilities matter most, and t
  
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• Facebook's much-hyped oversight board that can overrule even CEO Mark Zuckerberg likely won't make any decisions until after Election Day

  22-10-2020 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
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  Facebook's oversight board — a pseudo-independent group sometimes called Facebook's "Supreme Court" that can review and overrule the company's decisions to remove posts — announced its launch Thursday.
  Facebook and Instagram users will now be able to submit appeals on content moderation to the board for review. The board h
  
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• Uber drivers are suing the company over 'threatening' messages urging them to vote for California's Prop. 22

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  Rideshare driver Teresa Mercado raises her fist in support as app based gig workers held a driving demonstration with 60-70 vehicles blocking Spring Street in front of Los Angeles City Hall urging voters to vote no on Proposition 22 on Oct. 8, 2020.
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  A group of Uber drivers say the company's messaging in favor of California's Proposition 22 is breaking the law. 
  In their lawsuit filed Thursday, they say the "threatening" and "coercive" messages break a
  
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• The best men's workout shirts

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  A reliable workout shirt provides plenty of benefits beyond normal cotton tees, including being able to wick moisture and staying flexible and comfortable through a variety of workouts.When shopping, it's important to find a workout shirt that fits well, offers the kind of performance features you need, whether you're strength training or just running, and is durable enough to withstand constant sweat, rain, a wash cycle, or whatever you throw at it.Our top pick, the Rhone Reign, excels in terms
  
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• The best online deals and sales happening now — including 15% off Boll and Branch sitewide

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, with savings at Boll and Branch, Boden, and more. Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out Business Insider Coupons.The best sales happening right now:Save $115 on a Spec
  
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• The 9 best 'Shark Tank' products that didn't land deals but are still doing incredibly well

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.ABCWe love watching "Shark Tank" because it gives us a preview of the startups and products that have the most potential to make it big.As these nine products underscore, the show's contestants don't necessarily need to secure a deal from the investors in order to go on to succeed. Notable examples of "Shark Tank" rejects that became very successful include home security company DoorBot (now known as R
  
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• Gilead's remdesivir just got the first FDA approval to be used as a treatment for coronavirus patients

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  A vial of remdesivir.
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  Gilead Sciences just received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to use its antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients. 
  Remdesivir is the only antiviral drug approved by the FDA to treat COVID-19 patients. 
  Gilead previously said remdesivir helped hospitalized patients with more moderate forms of COVID-19 recover more quickly when they received the treatment intravenously for five days.
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• After 2 days with the iPhone 12, I'm convinced it's a big leap forward for Apple's smartphone line — for every reason except 5G

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  Lisa Eadicicco/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyWith a refreshed design, a better screen on the standard model, and Night Mode on all cameras, the iPhone 12 feels like a step forward.Apple touts 5G support as the phone's biggest feature, but today's widespread 5G networks aren't much faster than 4G LTE.The iPhone 12 also offers long battery life and support for Apple's ne
  
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• The '60 Minutes' interview is embarrassing for Trump, but much like the Zelensky call he's in complete denial

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  President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, October 21, 2020.
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  President Donald Trump on Thursday released an uncut video of a recent interview with "60 Minutes" that he abruptly walked out of.
  Trump's decision to share the video seems to stem from the belief that the footage would would portray him in a positive light.
  But this move is reminiscent of the White House releasing the damning summary of his infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukraine
  
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• Russia plans to interfere in the election to help Trump by 'exacerbating disputes around the results,' report says

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  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks on the USS Iowa in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, United States September 15, 2015.
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  Russian agents plan to interfere in the 2020 election to help President Donald Trump by amplifying "disputes over the results," The New York Times reported.
  US officials believe Russia poses a far greater threat to the election than Iran does, according to the report. The assessment appears to contradict Director of National Intelligence John Rat
  
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• Republican Jason Lewis challenges Democratic Sen. Tina Smith in Minnesota

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  House Budget Committee member Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Minnesota, questions Budget Director Mick Mulvaney on Capitol Hill in Washington, during the committee's hearing on President Donald Trump's fiscal 2018 federal budget.
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  Democratic Sen. Tina Smith is running for a full term in the US Senate against Republican Jason Lewis in Minnesota. Smith was appointed to former Sen. Al Franken's US Senate seat when he resigned from office in December 2017, and then won a
  
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• How to watch the final 2020 presidential debate between Trump and Biden

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  President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will return to the debate stage on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
  Voters will have the chance to hear the two candidates' stances on issues including COVID-19, race, and climate change.
  Here's how to watch. 
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  President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will debate face-to-face for the last time on Thursday night, less than two weeks before the election. The preside
  
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• What is Trump's healthcare plan? It looks a lot like Obamacare.

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  Demonstrators hold signs outside the US Capitol on June 26, 2018 in Washington, DC.
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  For years, Republicans have lambasted Obamacare, and promised that a full replacement for the Affordable Care Act is in the works.
  But more than 10 years after the ACA was signed into law, no major GOP replacement plan has surfaced.
  Trump's administration has instituted incremental changes to the landmark healthcare law, and zeroed out the universal coverage mandate.
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• How to use Google Translate offline, so you can get accurate translations no matter where you are

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  You can translate offline with Google Translate at any time.
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  To use Google Translate while offline, you'll need to download the languages you want onto your phone.
  Google Translate offers dozens of languages for use offline, and you should check back often to find new languages and make sure your dictionary is up-to-date.
  Once you've downloaded a language from Google Translate, you can delete it at any time.
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• Any aliens living around 1,004 nearby stars should be able to see the signs of life on Earth, a study says

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  An artist's impression shows exoplanet K2-18b, its host star, and an accompanying planet in the system. K2-18b is a super-Earth that hosts both water and temperatures that could support life.
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  Astronomers have identified 1,004 sun-like stars that could have Earth-like planets in their orbits.
  Any intelligent aliens on those exoplanets would be able to detect the signs of life on Earth.
  The researchers say these stars could be prime targets in the search for alien life:
  
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• Insider poll: More than 20% of Asian Americans say they do not plan on voting in the 2020 election

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  More than 20% of Asian Americans say they do not plan on voting in the 2020 election, making the group more likely than Black and Latino respondents to indicate they won't turn out, according to a series of Insider polls conducted in conjunction with SurveyMonkey between August and October.
  Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) advocacy groups have been talking about how to address this problem for some time.
  Turnout among AAPI voters went up between the 2014 and
  
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• This high chair can be used 3 different ways as your baby gets older — it will take my daughter through toddlerhood

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  This convertible high chair keeps babies and toddlers comfortable, safe, and properly positioned while they're eating.
  WalmartThe Graco DuoDiner 3-in-1 Convertible High Chair can be used three different ways to accommodate a growing child. I love this because it helps you stretch every bit of the $120 price tag when you're on a tight budget.My 1-year-old daughter is safe and properly positioned in this hig
  
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• Insider poll: People without a college degree are much more likely than others to say they don't intend to vote this year

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  Americans without a high school diploma were 28 percentage points more likely than overall respondents to say they are not planning to vote.
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  A new set of polls from Insider in conjunction with SurveyMonkey found Americans without a college degree to be far more likely to say they don't intend to vote in the 2020 election than other groups.
  Among those without a high school diploma or equivalent, 40% said they have no plans to vote this year.
  Those responses make the
  
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• Who the hell are non-voters? We polled them and found the 6 kinds of people who don't vote.

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  About 100 million eligible voters did not vote in the presidential election in 2016.
  Business Insider surveyed hundreds of people and found the six most common reasons that eligible voters use to justify their decision not to vote.
  Survey respondents cited problems with the system, problems with the candidate, issues with ballot access or registration, COVID-19 concerns, disinterest in voting and politics, and religion as reasons why they are not voting in 2020.
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• Unemployed Americans are more likely to not vote, a new Insider poll finds

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  Whether someone is employed plays a part in how likely they are to vote in 2020, according to a series of polls conducted by Insider in conjunction with SurveyMonkey between August and October.
  People who listed themselves as unemployed and not looking for work are 14% more likely than the average respondent to opt out of voting.
  For Americans unemployed and seeking work, 24% said they aren't going to vote, making them 12% more likely to not turn out.
  As unemployment
  
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• Microsoft is extending its remote-work policy to July 2021 'at the earliest'

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  Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
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  Microsoft just extended remote work to July 6, 2021 at the earliest in the US. ZDNet first reported the story. 
  Microsoft closed offices in March to slow the spread of COVID-19, and had originally said employees would remain at home until October.
  Google, Facebook, and Amazon also announced they wouldn't require employees in the office until summer 2021.
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• America's 1.3 million Jehovah's Witnesses will be sitting out this election

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  America's 1.3 million Jehovah's Witnesses do not vote, run for public office, serve in the military, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, or take "any action to change governments."
  The Witnesses are among the only religious groups that are explicitly taught to be apolitical. 
  It's unclear how Jehovah's Witnesses would vote if they engaged in politics — they are socially conservative, but racially diverse and evenly spread across the country. 
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• Is it safe to stay in a hotel right now? An infectious disease doctor, a cleaning expert, and hotel reps all share what you should know before you check-in.

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.IStock; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderThough COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, many travelers are seeking closer-to-home vacation plans with an eye toward safety and risk mitigation.Even long time hotel devotees may be wondering how much exposure to the virus they would risk by staying in a hotel, by way of the room, common spaces, staff, and other guests.We talked to experts, including an infecti
  
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• How to tag someone on Snapchat using the @mention feature, and link them to your photos

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  When you tag a Snapchat mutual, they'll be notified once your Snap posts.
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  You can tag someone on Snapchat through the platform's @mention feature. 
  To tag someone in your Snapchat story, you must first create your Snap and then select the Text menu to access the tagging option. 
  You can manually enter a Snapchat username to tag someone, or scroll through and select a friend from a list of recent Snap contacts.
  When you tag someone on Snapchat, you can custom
  
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• Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones calls bitcoin 'the best inflation trade' as the token surges above $13,000

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  Paul Tudor Jones.
  REUTERS/Eduardo MunozBitcoin's October rally will continue as investors start scooping up the token as an inflation hedge, the billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones said Thursday.The world's largest cryptocurrency is up nearly 20% this month and recently rallied above $13,000 for the first time since July 2019.With the Federal Reserve set to pursue price growth above 2% in the future, bitcoin will serve as "the best inflation trade," Jones said on CNBC.Betting on the cryptocur
  
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• Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Barbara Bollier vie for an open US Senate seat in Kansas

  22-10-2020 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Roger Marshall beat out controversial former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach for the nomination.
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  GOP Rep. Roger Marshall is running against Democratic State Senator Barbara Bollier to replace retiring Sen. Pat Roberts in Kansas. 
  Bollier will face an uphill battle against Marshall, the preferred pick of the Republican establishment whose Senate bid was backed by Roberts and other prominent Republicans. 
  The protracted and hotly-contested Republican pri
  
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• GOP Sen. Joni Ernst faces a challenge from Democrat Theresa Greenfield for her Iowa Senate seat

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  Theresa Greenfield is challenging GOP Sen. Joni Ernst for US Senate in Iowa. 
  Ernst, an Army veteran, was first elected to the US Senate in 2014, as part of a GOP wave and is facing a much tougher race for a second term. 
  While Iowa has been steadily trending Republican at the federal level for the past few cycles, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the Senate map and Ernst's seat in play. 
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• How to adjust the volume of a Google Hangouts call, or mute your own microphone

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  It's easy to adjust the volume of your Google Hangouts calls.
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  You can adjust the volume on a Google Hangouts call simply by adjusting the volume of the device you're using — there's no volume button in Google Hangouts itself. 
  Google Hangouts does let you mute and unmute yourself within the platform, which stops all participants from hearing anything from your end.
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• What is real GDP? Understanding the tool economists and governments use to manage the economy

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  Analyzing real GDP can set into motion financial and fiscal policies that ultimately affect everyone.
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  Real GDP (gross domestic product) is a measure of all the goods and services produced in a nation adjusted for inflation or deflation, expressed in dollars.
  Economists prefer real GDP over other calculations because it adjusts for price changes, presenting a more accurate picture of production growth.
  Markets' and governments' reactions to real GDP data — changing in
  
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• What you need to know about the special election for US Senate in Georgia

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  Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia) was embroiled in controversy over several well-timed stock trades some believe she made with insider knowledge on COVID-19.
  Reuters
  Sen. Kelly Loeffler is running for a full term to the US Senate in a November 3 jungle special election, where candidates of all parties run on the same ballot.
  Her main opponents are Democrat Raphael Warnock and fellow Republican, Rep. Doug Collins.
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  Sen. Kelly Loeffler is running f
  
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• GOP Sen. Thom Tillis faces off against Democrat Cal Cunningham in a competitive US Senate race in North Carolina

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  Former State Senator Cal Cunningham has a platform emphasizing increasing access to healthcare, improving education, and combating climate change.
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  Former State Senator Cal Cunningham is challenging GOP Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina in one of the most highly-watched Senate races of 2020.
  Tillis, who was first elected in the Republican wave year of 2014, is up for a tough re-election battle in 2020.
  Cunningham posted impressive fundraising numbe
  
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• Delta brutally subtweets rival airlines like American and United for not blocking middle seats during a pandemic

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  Delta CEO Ed Bastian
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  A tweet posted to Delta's main account, which read "A haunted house, but they're not blocking middle seats," appeared to call out competitor airlines for their COVID-19 safety precautions.
  Delta is the only major US airline that has continued to block middle seats to lessen the risk of spreading COVID-19 onboard. 
  Epidemiologists have said sitting too close together on air planes increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 from a nearby passenger.
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• The best luxury hotels on or near the Las Vegas Strip

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.f11photo/ShutterstockLas Vegas hotels have always offered five-star luxury at accessible prices.Now, following the novel coronavirus, many hotels are open with strict new policies in place to promote a safe, healthy stay.We rounded up the best luxury hotels in Vegas, on or near the Las Vegas Strip, based on our own experiences, top Trip Advisor reviews, Booking.com ratings, and priced under $200 per night t
  
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• A UBS report says Dollar General pays workers the least among 25 major retailers, even as the discount chain thrives amid the pandemic

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  Dollar General pays employees less per hour than any other US retailer, according to a new report.
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  Dollar General pays employees the least out of 25 major retailers in the US, according to a UBS report.
  Dollar General pays employees about $9.68 an hour on average, while competitor Walmart pays about $13, according to self-reported Payscale data.
  One Dollar General employee recently sued the chain for $1 million after surviving three armed store robberies.
  If you wor
  
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• How to view your listening history on Spotify in 3 ways, and see a full record of the songs you've heard over time

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  It's easy to find your Spotify listening history on a computer or mobile device.
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  You can see your Spotify listening history in several ways, on the platform's mobile and desktop apps.
  In its iPhone app, Spotify is currently testing a feature that lets you view months of listening history from the "Home" page.
  You can also see a shortened version of your Spotify listening history when you use the mobile app's "Add Songs" menu.
  In the desktop app, you'll find your listening history in a t
  
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• Goldman Sachs faces record $350 million fine from Hong Kong over 1MDB scandal

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  AP Photo/Richard Drew, FileHong Kong's financial regulator slapped Goldman Sachs with a $350 million fine on Thursday for its involvement in the 1MDB scandal.The bank's "serious lapses" and deficiencies in management contributed to the misappropriation of $2.6 billion from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund, the Securities and Futures Commission said in a statement.The fine is the largest ever imposed by the SFC, and marks the latest in a string of hefty settlement charges for the bank.Goldma
  
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• How to change the font size in Signal for your display and messages on a computer or mobile device

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  You can change your font size on Signal on a computer or mobile device.
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  Signal, an encrypted messaging service, lets you change the font size of the app's display and messages.
  You can change your font size in Signal on the platform's desktop, Android, and iPhone apps.
  Adjusting the font size in the Signal app can reduce eye strain and is more user-friendly and accessible visually impaired persons. 
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• A UPS exec reveals how the pressures of the pandemic can make drone deliveries a reality as it starts flying medical supplies, PPE, and medicine

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  UPS has launched two health care-related drone delivery trials during the pandemic.
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  UPS, along with other delivery and logistics companies, is in a race to launch regular, commercial drone delivery systems.
  In the past few months, UPS has begun pilot programs with CVS and a major hospital system, using drones to make deliveries and transport critical supplies.
  In an exclusive interview with Business Insider, UPS' VP of Advanced Technologies explained how the COVID-19 pandemic ha
  
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• Affirmative action is on the ballot in California. The split between me and my Korean parents shows how big the generational divide on the issue is among Asian Americans.

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  California voters are deciding on the reinstatement of affirmative action as they cast their ballots on Proposition 16.
  A majority of Asian-Americans support Prop. 16, despite outspoken dissent by a few prominent Asian-American groups.
  Asian-American students, incorrectly lumped together as a monolith, must grapple with the model minority myth and proven admissions discrimination.In reality, Asian-Americans are the most divided economic racial group in America, with widely varying levels
  
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• Wall Street's first-half profits rocketed 82% to their highest since 2009

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  Wall Street stands empty as people stay away from the area due to the coronavirus on March 30, 2020 in New York City.
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesNew York's securities industry notched its largest first-half profit since 2009 due to sharp increases in trading and underwriting activity, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a Thursday report.Pretax profits through the first six months of the year surged 82% to $27.6 billion. Underwriting revenues hit a record of $10.4 billion in the s
  
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• Here are the economic implications of 4 potential US election outcomes, according to Deutsche Bank

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  Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images; Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesThe November presidential election will bring sweeping changes to the outlook for the US economy, according to a Thursday note from Deutsche Bank.Depending on the outcome, the economy could benefit from a wave of more stimulus and increased government spending, or it could be stifled by congressional gridlock.Here are the four potential outcomes of the upcoming election and their respective economic implications, according to Deutsche
  
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• A 26-year-old coronavirus patient who was pronounced brain dead in June just walked out of the hospital a survivor

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  Medical workers treat COVID-19 in Madrid.
  Reuters
  A 26-year-old North Carolina coronavirus survivor returned home Tuesday after being declared brain dead in June. 
  She had suffered complications including strokes, which have struck other young coronavirus patients for reasons doctors don't fully understand. 
  Doctors also don't know why some critically ill young patients who were previously healthy die while others bounce back.  
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• iOS 14 lets you send inline replies in your iPhone's Messages app to start multiple conversation threads in the same chat — here's how to do it

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  With iOS 14, it's easy to reply only to specific messages in an iPhone text conversation.
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  You can send inline replies in the Messages app on your iPhone if you have iOS 14 and you're messaging iMessage users.
  Replying inline makes it easier to carry on multiple conversation threads within the same chat.
  To reply inline, tap and hold a message until the pop-up menu appears, then choose "Reply."
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