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• Trump campaign calls the identity of 'Anonymous' author the 'least impressive, lamest political 'reveal' of all time'

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  Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor was revealed as the anonymous Trump administration official who wrote a 2018 op-ed critical of the president.
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  The Trump campaign called the reveal that Miles Taylor was the writer of both the "Anonymous" book and the scathing 2018 New York Times op-ed "lame."
  Miles Taylor revealed that he was the author behind the 2018 op-ed on Wednesday. 
  The op-ed described a "resistance" in Trump's administration. 
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• Getting a flu shot could reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, preliminary research suggests

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  An advertisement offering free flu shots in New York City on August 21, 2020.
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  Health experts are encouraging people to get flu shots to avoid the possibility of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.
  According to a preliminary study, flu shots may also reduce your risk of catching COVID-19.
  Researchers found that healthcare workers who got a flu shot in the 2019-2020 season were 39% less likely to have gotten the coronavirus by June.
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• Gilead sold $873 million worth of its antiviral COVID-19 treatment even though data on its success remains mixed

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  Gilead posted its first numbers detailing how much money the pharmaceutical company has made through Veklury, a COVID-19 antiviral treatment. 
  Gilead sold $873 million worth of Veklury, also known as remdesivir, in three months.
  The FDA authorized Veklury as the first antiviral treatment approved to treat COVID-19 patients. 
  Studies on the effectiveness of Veklury present mixed results. The World Health Organization tested  Veklury on more
  
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• Jon Taffer says he was 'surprised' by Trump's plan to save the hospitality industry in their podcast interview

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  Jon Taffer attends AOL Build Presents: "Bar Rescue" at AOL Studios In New York on March 2, 2016 in New York City.
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  Jon Taffer, host of the hit show "Bar Rescue" on Paramount, scored a sit-down interview in Las Vegas with President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning for "The Jon Taffer Podcast."
  Taffer told Insider he was "surprised" by Trump's grasp of policy details in the hospitality sector, particularly with the workings of the PPP loan program and the tax codes for
  
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• 'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer says he was 'surprised' by Trump's plan to save the hospitality industry in their podcast interview

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  Jon Taffer, host of the hit show "Bar Rescue" on Paramount, scored a sit-down interview in Las Vegas with President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning for "The Jon Taffer Podcast."
  Taffer told Insider he was "surprised" by Trump's grasp of policy details in the hospitality sector, particularly with the workings of the PPP loan program and the tax codes for
  
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• One chart shows the explosion of people trying to buy guns for the first time in the months leading up to the US election

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  Bret Reid shows off a Remington 700 hunting rifle and a Remington 1100 shotgun available for sale at Atlantic Outdoors gun shop on March 26, 2018 in Stokesdale, North Carolina.
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  In June, the FBI processed a total of 3.9 million background checks, the most since 1988 when it began collecting that data. 
  This comes as gun sale attempts continue to surge nationwide with research and experts indicating that safety concerns might be causing a "seismic shift."
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• The best KitchenAid stand mixers

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  A KitchenAid stand mixer is a valuable kitchen tool for thoroughly and efficiently whipping, creaming, and mixing; tasks that take a lot of time and effort to do well by hand.I've been reviewing kitchen equipment for seven years and worked in professional kitchens for more than a decade; our picks are based on many years of daily use with every model in this guide.The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer is our top pick for most home bakers because it has the perfect balance o
  
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• Home Depot's Black Friday sale starts November 6, but you can already see the best deals

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Luis Cortes/ReutersThe Home Depot's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales run from November 6 through December 2. Its early preview is already available to view on The Home Depot app. We picked out some of the best deals, including $70 off a popular air fryer oven and $100 off a smart thermostat. We'll be covering the best Black Friday deals around the internet here, plus we're following the best ho
  
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• Trump's COVID-19 treatment would have cost an estimated $650,000 out of pocket

  28-10-2020 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump's three-day hospital stay cost much more than the treatment the average American COVID-19 patient receives.We estimate Trump's bill would have cost nearly $650,000 out of pocket, between experimental drug treatments, his hospital stay, and transportation.But the actual cost extends beyond the president's own infection — the costs of treatment for people he may have infected is still unknown. View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.Read the original art
  
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• 'Dirty money': Key border communities are rejecting $2.5 million in federal money over Trump's wall and extreme immigration policies

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  Some border communities are opting out of a federal grant program for local law enforcement over concerns about the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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  Since the Trump administration took office in 2017, at least three counties, three cities, and one Indigenous Nation spanning more than 150 miles of international border have rejected a federal program designed to boost border security.
  "We want to reduce risk of deportation and profiling, including harassment,
  
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• This NYC tailor is rebelling against fashion industry waste by fixing clothes from a street cart

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  New York City tailor Makayla Wray mends clothes on the streets of Manhattan from her mobile cart.
  She's pushing back against the fast fashion industry by urging consumers to save their old clothes and have them repaired rather than buying more.
  Fiber from discarded clothes amounts to over 37 million tons of material wasted each year.
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  Makayla Wray wants to show people that style doesn't have to come from buying new clothes.The 29-year-old
  
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• Fly larvae eat food waste and can be turned into animal feed — and it's a trend that's catching on around the world

  28-10-2020 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Kenyan insect farm InsectiPro is chipping away at the 1,900 tons of organic food waste produced in Nairobi every day.
  The farm feeds more than 30 tons of discarded fruit to black soldier fly larvae, then dries and sells the larvae as animal feed.
  Demand for the company's animal feed has increased since the pandemic began.
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  At an insect farm in Kenya, fly larvae are being used to combat food waste.It's part of the InsectiPro farm's mis
  
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• Big Tech argues against repealing Section 230

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  Hi! Welcome to the Insider Advertising daily for October 29. I'm Lauren Johnson, a senior advertising reporter at Business Insider. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Send me feedback or tips at [email protected]'s news: Tech giants argue against repealing Section 230, Domino's Pizza is leaving Crispin Porter and Bogusky after 13 years, and former Black DC Comics editors describe career obstacles.
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• US Air Force F-16s intercepted an unresponsive aircraft flying over a Trump rally in Arizona

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  US Air Force F-16s intercepted a non-responsive aircraft flying near a rally President Donald Trump held Wednesday afternoon in Arizona.
  The plane ignored initial intercept procedures, North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement, but it established radio contact when they deployed signal flares.
  When Trump saw the incident, he pointed at the sky and said, "Look at that. They gave the president a little display."
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• US Air Force F-16s intercepted an unauthorized aircraft flying in a restricted area over a Trump rally

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  US Air Force F-16s intercepted an unauthorized aircraft flying near a rally President Donald Trump held Wednesday afternoon in Arizona.
  The plane ignored initial intercept procedures, North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement, but it established radio contact when the F-16s deployed signal flares.
  When Trump saw the incident, he pointed at the sky and said, "Look at that. They gave the president a little display."
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• Trump says 'hopefully' states won't be allowed to count ballots after Election Day, which is a normal part of the electoral process

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  President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that courts should not allow states to count ballots after Election Day. 
  "Hopefully, the few states remaining that want to take a lot of time after November 3rd to count ballots, that won't be allowed by the various courts," Trump said at a press conference in Las Vegas. 
  But results are never finalized on election night and it's a normal part of the electoral process for ballots to be counted days or even
  
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• Which is safer: Airbnb or hotels? Here's what doctors say

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.IStock; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderAs travelers look to get back on the road, they're weighing options based on safety and the potential for risk — with disinfecting and distancing top of mind.Airbnbs and hotels are continuing to reopen and eagerly courting new travel business while implementing and publicizing stringent new cleaning and protocols. So which option is safer: Airbnb vs. hotels?
  
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• The nightmare that Joe Biden could inherit

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  Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally, in Charlotte, North Carolina, October 14, 2016.
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  The outcome of the 2020 presidential election remains in doubt, but is clear is that if Joe Biden wins he will inherit a country wracked by a pandemic and riven by political polarization.
  In his three-month lame duck period, President Donald Trump seems likely to do little to alleviate Americans' economic pain while sabotaging the incoming admini
  
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• The best deals on PlayStation 4 consoles, controllers, and games right now — including $10 off 'The Outer Worlds'

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  The PlayStation 4 is the most popular video game console of the current generation.
  Charnsitr/ShutterstockSony's PlayStation 4 has dominated the video game industry since it launched in November 2013, and deals on consoles, games, and accessories are frequently offered.Though the PlayStation 5 is due out in November 2020, Sony says it plans to continue supporting the PS4 for years to come thanks to its hug
  
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• Spotify reportedly emails managers after podcaster Joe Rogan hosts conspiracy theorist Alex Jones: 'We are not going to ban specific individuals from being guests'

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  Spotify emailed managers following Alex Jones' appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast that's hosted on the streaming service, BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday.
  In the internal email, Spotify exec Horacio Gutierrez said "it's important to have diverse voices and points of view on our platform" and that it wouldn't prevent podcasts from having particular guests on.
  Jones himself, however, was previously banned from publishing on Spotify in 2018 after repeated violations of Spotify's p
  
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• Fauci says it's time for the US to 'put aside these extraordinary excuses' and mandate masks

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  Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on June 30, 2020.
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  The White House said "we are not going to control the pandemic."
  But Dr. Anthony Fauci disagrees, and fresh scientific evidence is on his side that we already have the tools at our disposal to get the virus under control. 
  Fauci told JAMA on Wednesday that universal mask wearing "really, really does" make a difference, backing up a recent article he and
  
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• Best Buy has announced some of its early Cyber Monday deals — here's what's on sale now and what to expect on November 30

  28-10-2020 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals are some of the best offered during the year.
  Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderBest Buy participates in Cyber Monday every year in a big way, bringing deep discounts on tech, TVs, and so much more.Listed below are the best early deals available now from the retailer in anticipation of the event coming November 30.We've answered any questions you might have in the build-up to Cybe
  
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• The S&P 500 will tumble up to 20% before the inauguration as investors have lost hope that COVID-19 would be controlled, an investment chief says

  28-10-2020 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  CNBC TVThe S&P 500 will tumble up to 20% further before the inauguration as investors have now lost hope that the coronavirus would be controlled, James McDonald, Hercules Investments CEO, said on Wednesday."We see stocks falling by another 10-20% from here," McDonald said. "If the S&P 500 breaks below 3,200 before the election, its next move may be down another 12% to 2,890."The benchmark  index closed at 3,271 on Wednesday, its lowest level since late September. McDonald told
  
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• How to watch videos on your Apple Watch by sending them through the Messages app

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  You can only watch video on your Apple Watch when it's sent through Messages, not on video platforms like YouTube.
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  You can watch video on an Apple Watch, as long as it's embedded in a text message.
  You can't watch YouTube or other streaming video on your Apple Watch. 
  When you get a video via the Messages app, you can tap to play and pause, and control the volume with the Digital Crown. 
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• The best online deals and sales happening now — including Twillory shirts for $39 when you buy 2

  28-10-2020 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  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 Twillory, Chewy, 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:Get 30% off pet beds from
  
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• Osmo's learning kits are a fun way to introduce STEAM concepts to kids with engaging math and word games

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Simon Hill/INSIDEREducational toys can help your kids learn new words, develop better math skills, and even grasp basic coding concepts.Osmo's educational kits are beautifully designed and employ the family tablet to engage your kids with thoughtful activities.There's the Osmo Coding Kit ($99.99), Osmo Genius Starter Kit + Family Game Night ($139.99), and Little Genius Starter Kit + Early Math ($119.99).The
  
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• Nancy Pelosi says the stock market slide could force Trump to quickly negotiate a large stimulus deal

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  Pelosi said in an MSNBC interview that the recent stock tumble could push Trump to pursue a large economic aid package.
  Her remarks come as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 943 points on Wednesday, its worst day since June.
  Virus cases are rising across the nation and economic aid talks have been largely put off ahead of the election.
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• Electoral strength from key minority groups keeps Trump competitive in Florida in the campaign's final stretch

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  Supporters of President Trump hold campaign placards after a "Latinos for Trump" event in Orlando, Florida.
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  President Donald Trump has long sought to improve his standing among Latino voters in Florida, an effort that may pay off this November.
  A NBC News/Marist poll conducted in late August and early September showed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Trump tied with 48% among likely voters in Florida, but with Trump ahead 50% to 46% among lik
  
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• Dow craters 943 points in worst day since June as virus spike spurs new lockdowns

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  Getty Images / Bryan R. SmithUS stocks cratered on Wednesday as a spike in COVID-19 cases prompted new lockdowns in Europe.A 40% surge in COVID-19-related deaths in Europe over the past week spurred Germany and France to announce new restrictions. Bars, restaurants, and gyms will close while schools remain open.Tech stocks led the market lower as the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Alphabet testified at a congressional hearing.Oil prices tumbled, dragging energy stocks lower. West Texas Intermedi
  
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• Walmart CEO urges Congress to pass another stimulus bill, assisting those who 'really need help' and boosting holiday sales by billions of dollars

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  Doug McMillon, Walmart's CEO, has spoken out in support of another stimulus deal.
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  Congress departed Washington without approving its coronavirus aid bill.
  Another round of stimulus in the form of $1,200 checks could boost online holiday sales by billions of dollars, according to Adobe analysis released on Wednesday.
  Many retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Home Depot, have said that the first round of stimulus checks contributed to sales earlier this year. 
  
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• Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor revealed as 'Anonymous' author who said there was a 'resistance' in the Trump administration

  28-10-2020 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff, said he was the anonymous Trump administration official who wrote a 2018 op-ed article that was critical of the president.
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  Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff, on Wednesday revealed that he was the anonymous author of the 2018 New York Times op-ed article that said there was a "resistance" in the Trump administration.
  "We do not owe the President our silence. We owe him and the Ameri
  
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• 17 top-rated products to clean every room in your house

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Yutong Yuan/Business InsiderHere are 17 top-rated cleaners, appliances, and tools that people swear by to clean their bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms.These include a high-tech robot vacuum, a classic hand duster, and multi-use tools designed to save time, energy, and space. Due to the novel coronavirus, some cleaning products are out of stock or low in inventory.For some retailers, stoc
  
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• This beauty startup uses a highly accurate foundation-matching quiz to help you find the right shade — I found my match on the first try

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  ll Makiage and its PowerMatch foundation quiz gave me an accurate shade and I'll be using it until the summer when I tend to get a little deeper thanks to the sun.
  IL MakiageIl Makiage and its foundation quiz offers a smart, easy way for you to find the right base makeup shade for your skin tone. The new PowerMatch algorithm has been more than a year in the making and includes data from 700 different skin-
  
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• 25 fun and useful gifts that new dads will love

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Anchiy/Getty ImagesBeing a new dad is an incredible experience, but it's also a difficult time with lots of questions and very little sleep. Considerate, useful gifts can help make it a little easier.These 25 gifts for new dads will help them with everything from cooking for the family to fixing things around the house to looking good and feeling comfortable during late nights with the little one.Check out
  
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• The best deals on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories right now — including $20 off 'Pokémon Sword and Shield'

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  The Nintendo Switch debuted in March 2017, while the smaller Switch Lite was released in September 2019.
  NintendoBoth the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite have been hard to find online as they continue to explode in popularity, but we've been keeping an eye on the best deals for Switch consoles, games, and accessories.We'll update this list regularly with the top Nintendo Switch deals as new di
  
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• A Navy veteran reveals the nasty food served aboard warships in a viral Facebook post

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  US Naval Academy Midshipmen eat cake during a Memorial Day observance on the mess decks aboard amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall, May 29, 2017.
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  A Navy veteran posted photos of the unsavory meals, including lettuce with insects, hair on food, and raw chicken, that they said was common of what was served on ships at sea.
  "I want people to know about this — and I want somebody higher than me to know about this," Kevin Selfaison, a former petty
  
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• The best bike pumps

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  Having a bike pump in your cycling kit ensures that your tires are always inflated to their ideal pressure, whether you just need to add a little air between rides or have to fully change a tube.There are generally three types of bike pumps to consider: Floor pumps, hand pumps, and C02 inflators, each with their own advantages.We tested models in all three categories to find the best currently available, no matter if you're a road biker, mountain biker, or just a casual rider who wants something
  
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• Republicans used a Senate hearing to criticize tech CEOs for fact-checking Trump's posts before the election

  28-10-2020 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey answered questions from senators during a hearing focused on Section 230 on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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  Senate Republicans berated the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google on Wednesday, claiming that the tech companies discriminated against conservatives with policies against misinformation related to COVID-19 and mail-in voting.
  The CEOs were subpoenaed to appear at the four-hour hearing, which was nominally focused on rewriting Section 230, a foundational law of the i
  
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• How the QAnon conspiracy theory seeped into Trump rallies and efforts to stop child trafficking

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  QAnon is a baseless conspiracy theory centered on the belief that a deep state of Democratic elites are running an underground child trafficking ring. 
  The conspiracy theory is catching on with a growing number of people, from suburban moms to Republican candidates for office.
  At a recent town hall event, President Donald Trump repeatedly refused to denounce QAnon.
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  Believers in the QAnon conspiracy theory have been a presence at President
  
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• Kushner boasted that Trump was 'getting the country back from the doctors' in newly released recording

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  Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner.
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  White House senior adviser Jared Kushner bragged that President Donald Trump was "getting the country back from the doctors" earlier this year. 
  "Trump's now back in charge. It's not the doctors," Kushner told journalist Bob Woodward in an interview from April.
  Kushner also described Trump's lead to "open-up" the economy following nationwide coronavirus restrictions as a "comeback phase," in newly released audiotapes
  
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• Tech stocks lead the market lower amid disappointing Microsoft outlook and congressional hearing with industry CEOs

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  Sen. Ted Cruz, left, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.
  AP/Jacquelyn Martin; AP/Jose Luis MaganaTechnology stocks cratered on Wednesday, leading the market lower amid an ongoing congressional hearing with the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Alphabet regarding Section 230.The Senate hearing was contentious as Republican Senators like Ted Cruz laid into Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for its handling of the NY Post Hunter Biden story published earlier this month.Microsoft also sank in Wednesday trades after it
  
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• An alleged fraudster CEO's car collection just auctioned for $44 million — see the 15 priciest rides, including a $3 million Ferrari and a $1 million Toyota

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  The Elkhart Collection.
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  A former CEO's gigantic collection of nearly 300 vehicles was sold off after he was accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. 
  After declaring bankruptcy, the executive, Najeeb Khan, was court-ordered to part ways with his massive collection to pay off more than $100 million in liabilities. 
  The array of cars, motorcycles, trucks, and memorabilia raked in more than $44 million at auction on October 23 and
  
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• How the electoral college works and how the president will be selected this year

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  A Pennsylvania elector holds her ballot for President Donald Trump on December 19, 2016.
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  In the United States, Americans don't directly elect the president.
  Instead, states appoint a number of electors equal to the number of representatives they have in Congress to the electoral college, a system that was devised in the 18th century by the founders of the United States. 
  Here's a step-by-step guide to how the electoral college process works and how the college select
  
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• Walmart has already announced early Black Friday deals — here's what will be on sale in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderBlack Friday is coming November 27 and Walmart is one of the best retailers to keep an eye on if you want to save money. This year, shoppers can expect a month-long version of Black Friday.Walmart, like Best Buy and Target, offers big price drops on everything, including the latest TVs, speakers, headphones, laptops, gaming gear, and more during the shopping holiday.We answer y
  
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• Twitter's moderation policies are in place to protect the integrity of US elections, Jack Dorsey says

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  Jack Dorsey told lawmakers during Senate hearing Wednesday that Twitter's "moderation policies are to protect the conversations and the integrity of the conversations around the elections."
  Dorsey denied multiple times during the hearing that Twitter has the power to influence elections. 
  Twitter's rules state that users cannot "use Twitter's services for the purpose of manipulating or interfering in elections or other civic processes."
  Twitter has recentl
  
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• How the deployment of the Army's brand-new training unit became a headache for one of the US's closest allies

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  A US 82nd Airborne Division soldier during an exercise at Tolemaida Air Base in central Colombia, January 26, 2020.
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  The deployment of the US Army's 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade was touted by both the US and Colombia as a milestone and a sign of strong bilateral relations.
  But the otherwise normal deployment sparked political backlash in Colombia, and in the months since, the Army has been less vocal about the new unit's whereabouts.
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• Amazon's new Echo packs powerful sound and smarter features into a $100 speaker, signaling a big upgrade for the company's popular smart home device

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  The fourth-generation Amazon Echo
  Lisa Eadicicco/Business InsiderAmazon's new Echo comes with a variety of improvements, such as upgraded sound, a new spherical design, an integrated smart home hub, and a new Amazon-made processor.The boost in sound quality is a big step up from the third-generation Echo, as the fourth-generation model can pump out tunes that are louder and more open than its predecessor.T
  
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• Genesis already makes terrific cars — now it just has to win US buyers away from Mercedes and BMW

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  The GV80 is the first SUV from Genesis.
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  Genesis is still a relatively new luxury brand and suffers from a lack of brand recognition, despite producing cars of stellar quality.
  After reviewing the GV80 luxury SUV, Business Insider sat down with Genesis CEO of North America, Mark Del Rosso to learn more about the brand's progress.
  The GV80 might be Genesis' first SUV, but Del Rosso said that the company is "filling out the lineup."
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• Nearly 100 IHOP locations will close across the US in the coming months, as the chain's sales slump amid the pandemic

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  IHOP is closing locations.
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  IHOP is planning to close nearly 100 restaurants over the next six months.
  The chain is reviewing underperforming restaurants, as sales slump during the pandemic. 
  IHOP's comparable restaurants were down 23.5% in the third quarter, the company reported on Wednesday.
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  IHOP is closing restaurants as the breakfast chain struggles to win over customers during the pandemic. Dine Brands, the parent
  
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• James Comey's wife tried to convince him not to make his surprise October announcement about Hillary Clinton's emails in 2016

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  Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey is surrounded by reporters in 2018 after testifying to Congress.
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  Patricia Comey, the wife of former FBI director James Comey, tried to stop him from making his surprise October 2016 announcement about reopening an investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, she told New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt.
  Comey's announcement, days before Election Day in 2016, damaged Clinton's candidacy, analysts
  
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