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• Airbnb just filed for its IPO, and it named the ongoing pandemic and steadily declining revenue growth in a lengthy list of risk factors

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  Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
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  Home-sharing company Airbnb filed for its initial public offering on Monday afternoon.
  The "Risk Factors" section of the document highlights how hard the coronavirus pandemic has been on the company, and how severely in debt it was even before 2020.
  Everything from the impacts of COVID-19 to the company's struggles with lawmakers is highlighted and detailed by Airbnb as potential risks to its business. We break down the full list below.
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• Preferred stocks supply steady dividends to investors — here's how to evaluate them for your portfolio

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  Preferred stock shares pay higher dividends and their prices are less volatile.
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  Preferred stock is a type of equity (ownership) security issued by companies to raise money.
  Preferred stocks pay a higher, fixed dividend than common stock, but their share prices don't appreciate as much as common shares do. 
  Preferreds are best for institutional investors or sophisticated individuals who want them for tax reasons and can weather the risk of the shares bei
  
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• We made a graphic to show just how bad the COVID-19 outbreaks in Trump's circle are

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  President Donald Trump.
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  More than two dozen top officials associated with President Donald Trump have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
  The disease has spread through the president's orbit, infecting White House staffers, campaign aides, and Republican leaders, including Trump himself.
  Trump has downplayed the virus that has killed over 246,000 Americans and repeatedly flouted safety recommendations like wearing masks and avoiding large gatherings
  
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• How to use Skype on an iPad to call or chat with your contacts

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  You can use Skype on your iPad to communicate with others via messaging or video or audio calls.
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  You can use Skype on your iPad by downloading the app and logging into your Skype account.
  The Skype app for iPad gives you more screen space, allowing you to keep Skype open while you navigate through other tabs.
  Here's how to use all the features of the Skype app on your iPad.
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• How to delete a Reddit post you've written on a computer or mobile device

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  You can delete a Reddit post on mobile or on a computer in a few simple steps.
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  You can delete a Reddit post that you aren't proud of or that is simply irrelevant now by heading to your profile settings.
  You can delete posts using both the Reddit website and the mobile app, but the process will slightly vary for each.
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  Perhaps your Reddit post in /r/neoliberal is getting downvoted en masse by the foot soldi
  
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• Airbnb refunded $1 billion in bookings and lost 80% of business this year, but its founders say the coronavirus crisis 'was just the beginning,' as the company files to go public

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  Airbnb Founders, Chief Product Officer Joe Gebbia, CTO Nathan Blecharczyk and CEO Brian Chesky speak onstage during the "Introducing Trips" Reveal at Airbnb Open LA on November 17, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
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  Airbnb's founders said many likely didn't expect the company to go public as the COVID-19 pandemic battered its business by 80% and stalled its IPO, which was reported to kick off in March.
  The rental startup's business has plunged as travel booking
  
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• Job diary: I'm a 32-year-old porn star making five figures a month from home during the pandemic. My secret weapon is my gift of gab.

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  Rain says that at 32 years old, she's considered a veteran in the porn industry.
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  Romi Rain (not her real name) is a 32-year-old adult film star who lives and works in Southern California.
  She began doing nude modeling at the age of 19 before becoming an exotic dancer at a strip club. From there, she started webcamming, and at the age 25, signed with an agency to perform in adult films.
  Since porn isn't a "forever career," Rain says many adult performers find ways to make residual inco
  
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• How to switch profiles on Hulu on your streaming device

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  You can switch profiles on Hulu in a few simple steps.
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  You can easily switch profiles on Hulu while watching on your smart TV, mobile device, or computer.
  Hulu profiles let you customize your viewing experience by remembering your watch history, suggesting new programs, and letting you pick up shows where you left off.You can have up to six separate profiles on one Hulu account, and switch between them at any time.
  This story is a part of Business Insider's Guide to Hulu Tips
  
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• Graduate certificate programs can be cheaper, faster alternatives to grad school — here's everything you need to know about how long they take to finish, how much they cost, and how they compare to master's degrees

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead Stickydamircudic/Getty ImagesWhile not the same as a master's degree, a graduate certificate can offer some of the same career and skill-boosting benefits as grad school, without the time commitment or cost. It can also be a stepping stone to eventually earning a full degree.Below are answers to frequently asked questions about graduate degrees, including how much they cost, how
  
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• RESULT: Republican Burgess Owens defeats first-term Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah's 4th Congressional District

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  First-term Rep. Ben McAdams lost reelection to Burgess Owens in Utah's 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projected on November 16.
  The district is one of 30 which voted for President Donald Trump in 2016 but is currently represented by a Democrat.
  McAdams defeated incumbent Rep. Mia Rose in 2018 by only 697 votes — just 0.257%.
  See the live coverage and full results from all US House elections.
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• 12 direct-to-consumer kitchen startups that are changing the way we shop for cookware and knives

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderUp until a few years ago, quality pots and pans were prohibitively expensive, partly because they were mostly sold through department stores, which piled on middleman markups.The new generation of direct-to-consumer kitchenware companies challenges traditional legacy brands like Le Creuset, All-Clad, and Staub with high-quality construction, clever design, affordable prices, an
  
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• Moderna and Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines are more than 90% effective. Here's how that compares to shots for the flu, measles, and more.

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  A healthcare worker injects a patient with the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine during the phase 3 trial in Turkey in October.
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  Moderna announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to be 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 in clinical trials.
  Pfizer announced last week that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective.
  The chart below shows how those vaccine candidates' efficacy compar
  
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• 19 signs that you're a narcissist and don't even know it

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  Narcissists often believe that they're better-looking than others, enjoy taking advantage of and belittling other people, and usually engage in a series of romantic relationships.
  We put together a list of 19 typical behaviors of narcissists, based on research and expert opinion.
  This list isn't intended to be diagnostic, but it can give you a good idea of whether you or someone you know might have narcissistic traits.
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• Democrats projected to retain their House majority but lose key seats to Republicans

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  Decision Desk HQ has projected Democrats to retain control of the House of Representatives after the 2020 election.
  The Democrats have failed, however, to protect some of their most vulnerable representatives and to expand their control of the House.
  As of November 16, Democrats had lost a net of eight seats to Republicans. 
  Before the election, many election analysts expected Democrats to easily maintain and expand their majority in the House by anywhere from five to 15 seats based
  
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• Pulling US troops out of Afghanistan would be as 'humiliating' as Vietnam War defeat, top Republican says

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  Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and and President Donald Trump.
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  President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan is meeting resistance from Republican lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
  "The consequences of a premature American exit would likely be even worse than President Obama's withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011, which fueled the rise of ISIS and a new round of global terrorism," McConnell said.
  McConnell likened an Afg
  
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• California is taking dramatic steps to slow down COVID-19 infection rates as the state surpasses 1 million cases of the virus

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  A couple wearing facemasks to prevent the spread of coronavirus watch the sunset from Elysian Park in Los Angeles, California, on November 14, 2020.
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  The majority of counties in the state of California have moved to the "purple tier" denotation — the most serious of the state's ranking system. 
  Under the purple designation, "many" non-essential businesses are forced to halt their indoor operations to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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• Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals $6 billion bet on AbbVie, Merck, Pfizer, and other 'big pharma' stocks

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  AP ImagesWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway added AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, and Pfizer to its stock portfolio in the third quarter.The billionaire investor's company disclosed the $6 billion worth of pharmaceutical bets in a regulatory filing on Monday.Berkshire held stakes worth more than $1.8 billion in each of AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Merck as of September 30. It owned $136 million of Pfizer stock as well.Buffett and his team also trimmed their massive App
  
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• Jeff Bezos was an early investor in Airbnb, which means he's likely to net millions from the home-sharing company's highly anticipated IPO

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  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
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  Jeff Bezos is about to get a payday thanks to Airbnb's initial public offering.
  The Amazon CEO was an early Airbnb investor, participating in Airbnb's Series A and Series B rounds in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
  It's not clear how much Bezos invested in the company at the time or whether he still owns all of his shares.
  A spokesperson for Bezos Expeditions did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment on its Airbnb
  
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• 7 easy ways to speed up your Windows 10 computer, from disabling unneeded effects to upgrading your hardware

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  It's easy to speed up a Windows 10 computer, no matter how old it is.
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  To speed up your Windows 10 computer, you should uninstall programs you don't want, turn off special effects, and change your startup settings.
  The single most effective way to speed up Windows 10, however, is to use a Solid State Drive.
  You should also make sure Windows 10 is up-to-date, and that your computer is running at full power.
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• I've been sleeping on Tuft & Needle's Mint Mattress for almost a year and never want to get out of bed — it's also 10% off through November 25

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Tuft & NeedleTuft & Needle's Mint Mattress improves on the online brand's popular original mattress by adding more support, breathability, and coziness throughout. Since switching to this mattress almost a year ago, I've fallen asleep faster and stayed asleep for longer; the top-most layer combines the contouring comfort and pressure relief of memory foam with the breathability and bounciness o
  
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• Airbnb's IPO filing reveals exactly how the pandemic has devastated its business — and the startup is already projecting a winter decline as COVID-19 cases surge

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  Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
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  Airbnb publicly revealed its initial public offering documents on Monday, reporting $2.5 billion in revenue for the first nine months of this year — down 32% from the first nine months of 2019 — and a net loss of $696.9 during that same period.
  The filing is outside investors' first look at the company's finances after it confidentially filed to go public in August.
  The pandemic hit Airbnb hard, forcing it to lay off 25% of its worker
  
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• How to change a playlist's name on Spotify using the desktop or mobile app

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  You can edit the name of your Spotify playlist on the mobile and desktop apps.
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  You can change a playlist's name on both the Spotify desktop and mobile apps, but you will need to be the owner of the playlist. 
  To change a playlist's name on the Spotify mobile app, first access it from the "Your Library" tab before selecting "Edit Playlist" from the three-dotted Settings menu. 
  You can change a playlist name on the Spotify desktop app by selecting "Edit Det
  
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• A major Amazon Air contractor says it won't return a $400 million bailout despite requests from Congress and booming business

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  Atlas Air, one of the largest US cargo carriers, received $407 million in government stimulus funding this spring. 
  But business at the Amazon contractor, like other logistics companies, boomed amid the pandemic.
  Rep. Jim Clyburn called on Atlas and its peers last month to return the CARES Act funding, half of which is not required to be repaid. 
  Atlas executives say the company fully qualified for the money and that it's been spent on its intended pu
  
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• How to download Nintendo Switch games onto your console, or enter a download code to get a game

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  You can download a Nintendo Switch game on the console, as long as you have the storage space and an internet connection.
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  You can download Nintendo Switch games from the Nintendo eShop in just a few minutes, depending on how fast your internet connection is.
  When you download a Nintendo Switch game, you can pay for it using a debit/credit card, a gift card, a PayPal account, or with Nintendo Points. 
  If you happen to have a code, you can use it to download a ga
  
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• Oprah's Favorite Things list for 2020 features everything from a $50 packable jacket to a $2,000 interactive workout mirror — and it's all available on Amazon

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderOprah, the queen of gifting, has once again released her list of favorite things.You'll find a full list of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2020 below, all available on Amazon.See our roundup of the best items on this list under $50 here.Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great dealsOprah's Favorite Things list of 2020 is finally her
  
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• The best ski hotels in the US

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Trip AdvisorBoth ski resorts and ski hotels will look a little different this year due to COVID-19.However, skiing and snowboarding present an especially appealing option as a safer outdoor activity this winter.We've rounded up the best ski hotels across the US to suit a range of price points from $175 to $597 to start.We've also outlined each hotel's current COVID-19 policies and changes.Are hotels safe? R
  
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• How to share your ETA in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone

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  You can now share your ETA in Apple Maps with people in your contacts list with the new iOS 13 software update.
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  To share your ETA in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone, you'll need to tap the "Share ETA" button, which appears once you start navigating.
  Apple Maps can share your ETA with anyone in your contacts list, and anyone you've shared with will be able to track your progress in real time.
  ETA stands for "estimated time of arrival," and tracks when you're expected to arrive at
  
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• How to vote in Georgia's US Senate runoff elections in January

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  Democratic candidate for Senate Jon Ossoff, right, and Democratic candidate for Senate Raphael G Warnock, left, arrive before they speak to a crowd during a "Get Out the Early Vote" event at the SluttyVegan ATL restaurant on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ga.
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  Georgia voters will decide control of the US Senate in two Senate runoff elections set to take place on January 5, 2021. 
  In one race, first-term Republican David Perdue is facing Democrat Jon Ossoff.
  In
  
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• The best toothpaste

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyNobody likes going to the dentist but if you take good care of your teeth between visits, cleaning sessions will go much easier — and that starts with brushing your teeth. The best kinds of toothpaste are designed to help reduce sensitivity, build enamel, whiten your teeth, and freshen your breath, all while helping promote a healthy mouth. Our top pick, Sensodyne's Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste, gently whitens your teeth while also buildi
  
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• How to stay safe at work during the COVID-19 pandemic

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  As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, more and more cities are escalating their tactics to keep the virus at bay.
  Cities have asked people to socially distance and, in some cases, to shelter in place.
  But some are not lucky enough to work from home. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, an emergency physician and the director of global health for Northwell Health, gave us some tips for staying safe at work.
  Dr. Pena says washing your hands is more effective than hand sanitizer, and recommends wiping down
  
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• How to delete a Patreon account and cancel memberships to avoid paying for subscriptions

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  When you delete your Patreon account, the service also removes all the data associated with your account.
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  Before you delete your Patreon account, make sure to cancel any active memberships.
  After submitting a request for account deletion, you have 14 days to stop the process.
  It can take up to 30 days to fully delete a Patreon account.
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  Whether you're a patron or a creator on Patreon, deleting your account
  
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• Biden says 'more people may die' if Trump continues to delay the transition and there's no coordination on COVID-19

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  President-elect Joe Biden.
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  President-elect Joe Biden on Monday suggested there would be more preventable COVID-19 deaths if the formal transition process doesn't begin soon.
  Biden emphasized the need for coordination between his team and the Trump administration on COVID-19, especially on a national vaccination plan that hopes to immunize all Americans only months into the Biden administration. 
  "More people may die, if we don't coordinate," Biden said.
  "If we have t
  
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• The best women's pajamas you can buy

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  A comfortable set of pajamas makes downtime even sweeter, and when the pajamas look as good as they feel, that's the best of all. J.Crew's Dreamy Cotton Pajamas hit the mark on both counts, and raise the pajama bar as high as it can go.All of the pajamas on our list make great holiday gifts, too — either for a friend or yourself.Some of our top picks might see discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so make sure to bookmark this guide for future shopping. Yes, your favorite wo
  
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• How to 'cast' HBO Max onto your TV with a Google Chromecast device connected to your computer or phone

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  It's easy to cast HBO Max onto your TV, no matter what paired device you're using.
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  You can cast HBO Max onto your TV using a Chromecast device that's connected to your phone or computer.
  To cast HBO Max from your phone, open the HBO Max mobile app and tap the "cast" icon in the top-right corner while playing something.
  To cast from your computer, use Google Chrome's built-in "Cast" menu while on the HBO Max website.
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• Dow posts first record close since February as Moderna vaccine data spurs optimism

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  Getty Images / Scott OlsonUS equities soared on Monday after Moderna's encouraging vaccine update lifted hopes for a complete economic recovery.The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 finished the day at all-time high levels. It marks the Dow's first record close since February.Moderna said Monday that its experimental coronavirus vaccine was 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19 in trial patients. The biotech company plans to apply for emergency use authorization later this month.The
  
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• Cookware startup Sardel makes some of our favorite pots and pans — they heat evenly, clean easily, and are made with durable stainless steel and aluminum

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  Sardel 4-quart Sauté Pan, $130
  Sardel/InstagramSardel is a new online kitchen brand that has impressed us with durable, versatile, and affordable stainless steel pans.We tried a number of Sardel's pans in our own kitchens, where they've become new favorites. Their ergonomic handles are one of the standout features that makes them especially great to use.Read more: The best cookwareAs much as I love
  
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• 'Don't count out technology,' even as value stocks start to stage a comeback, says Oppenheimer's strategy chief

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  Lucas Jackson/ReutersWith positive COVID-19 vaccine news lifting value stocks related to the reopening trade, technology stocks have underperformed.In fact, since September 23, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks across all market cap segments, according to a Monday note from Oppenheimer.Technology investors should stay calm, as the underperformance of growth stocks over the past couple months likely has to do with a potential tax-hike under a Biden administration, the note said."Intere
  
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• Awesome split-screen video puts you in the cockpit during a landing on a Navy aircraft carrier

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  A US Navy C-2A Greyhound lands aboard USS Harry S. Truman in the Atlantic Ocean, July 9, 2014.
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  This is what a trap landing on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman looks like from the cockpit of a US Navy C-2A Greyhound.
  Trap landing videos are always interesting, but this is particularly awesome because you can see it from different points of view, thanks to the split-screen footage.
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  The Grumman C-2A Greyhound is
  
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• JD.com plans massive expansion of physical stores

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  Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com plans to build a network of five million physical stores over the next three years through a mix of its own bricks-and-mortar outlets and partnerships with existing players.
  
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• How to engage Indian Americans in nuanced ways

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  Marketers need to take a less “monolithic” view of Indian Americans if they want to make tangible, lasting in-roads with this important audience.
  
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• Diageo builds on new behaviours in the drinks category

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  Drinks giant Diageo is seeing strong growth in online shopping, with implications that the company expects to impact future growth.
  
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• ‘Brand bayanihan’ can help accelerate Philippines’ digital maturity

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  The Philippines regularly tops global social media rankings, but that heavy, and mostly mobile, social media use has obscured just how far behind the country is in other areas, such as broadband infrastructure, e-commerce and digital payments....
  
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• Amazon invests £20m in new rugby tournament

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  The Autumn Nations Cup is rugby’s newest tournament and is unusual not just because it might be a one-off, introduced as southern hemisphere teams are unable to travel this year due to COVID-19, but also owing to Amazon’s newfound interest.
  
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