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• Inside BuzzFeed and HuffPost's tie-up

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  Hi! Welcome to the Insider Advertising daily for November 23. 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: Inside BuzzFeed and HuffPost's tie-up, Bain & Co.'s bet on marketing, and Sports Illustrated-branded CBD cream.
  UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage takes part in a BuzzFeed News and Facebook live EU referendum deba
  
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• People are waiting on long lines for coronavirus tests ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday

  22-11-2020 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People stand in line at a clinic in Long Beach, California offering quick coronavirus testing for a fee, on Monday, June 29, 2020.
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  Health officials are asking people to avoid large gatherings this week, but people are lining up to get tested in droves ahead of the holiday.
  About 40% of people responding to a poll conducted by Ohio State University said they are planning to gather in person with 10 or more people this wee
  
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• While the CDC recommended against travel, about 2 million people went through airport checkpoints this weekend. Here's what airports across the country look like right now.

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  People wait to speak to a United Airlines representative at a terminal at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 20
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  A total of over 2 million travelers passed by the security checkpoint at airports throughout Friday and Saturday, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  The CDC recommended people in the US do not travel for Thanksgiving. States across the country tightened restrictions on social gatherings and travel, Business Insi
  
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• Young voters in the US turned out in record numbers in 2020, powering Biden's presidential victory

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  At the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, students organized get-out-the-vote campaigns through signs, stickers, and text messages.
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  Over half of all voters under the age of 30 voted in the 2020 elections, a record figure, according to data from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University.
  The surge in turnout greatly benefited President-elect Joe Biden, who won this demo
  
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• Cyber Monday 2020: The best early deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, plus everything you need to know for November 30

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  Cyber Monday 2020 early deals include markdowns on LG 4K TVs, Beats headphones, and more.
  Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderCyber Monday is a little more than a week away. This year's massive online sales event, like Black Friday, is shaping up to be much bigger than in years past.Many retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, Kohl's, Macy's, and Walmart, are currently offering early deals
  
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• How car manufacturers measure torque and horsepower

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  Torque and horsepower are both ways of understanding force where torque measures the capacity of a force to twist an object and horsepower measures that capacity over time.
  Dynamometers are instruments that measure torque. Once torque is obtained, you simply have to apply it to a formula to obtain horsepower. 
  For a deeper dive into torque and horsepower, and how car manufacturers measure the two, watch the video below.
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• Your pillowcase has more bacteria than your toilet seat if you don't wash your sheets often

  22-11-2020 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Each night, your body sheds around 15 million skin cells, which build up if you don't wash your sheets often. You're essentially providing food for thousands of dust mites.This is bad news for the some 20 million Americans who are allergic to proteins produced by dust mites and their feces.If you never wash your sheets, fungi and bacteria build up, too. In fact, one study found that your pillowcase has more bacteria than your toilet seat.Experts recommend washing your sheets once a week with th
  
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• Trump slams the Paris climate accord at the G20 Summit, saying it was 'designed to kill the American economy'

  22-11-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump.
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  President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed the Paris climate accord, telling world leaders at the G20 summit that the pact was detrimental to US citizens.
  "To protect American workers, I withdrew the United States from the unfair and one-sided Paris climate accord, a very unfair act for the United States," he said.
  The US formally left the accord on November 4, but President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to reverse the decision and rejoin the internationa
  
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• How the governors of Iowa, Utah, and North Dakota pivoted and issued public health orders to contain recent coronavirus surges

  22-11-2020 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum all issued mask mandates.
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  The US is fighting against a surge of new cases of coronavirus across the country.
  Governors of Iowa, Utah, and North Dakota all enforced their first statewide mask mandate this month. 
  The governors cited alarming increases of coronavirus cases in each state that prompted the new mask mandates and caus
  
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• Ted Cruz suggests he won't give up Thanksgiving plans as his home state of Texas sends in the National Guard to process dead bodies

  22-11-2020 21:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted Sunday.
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  As Texas reels from surging coronavirus cases and deaths, Sen. Ted Cruz is focused on making sure his Thanksgiving holiday goes as planned.
  Cruz, whose home state is Texas, posted on Twitter an insensitive graphic depicting a turkey with the words "come and take it" below it, suggesting he has no intention of following the advice of health officials this coming holiday. 
  Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts have wa
  
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• Stephen Moore says that Trump will leave office 'triumphant,' comparing him to Winston Churchill

  22-11-2020 20:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stephen Moore.
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  Stephen Moore, a conservative economist, said in a Sunday radio interview that President Donald Trump would leave office on a high note due to the progress with COVID-19 vaccines and the economy.
  Moore touted the president's handling of the coronavirus with New York businessman John Catsimatidis.
  "I think he is going to leave the office triumphant," Moore said of the president. "By early next year, we will have a vaccine that nobody thought was possible.
  
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• 'It's everything': Here's how a pair of Senate races in Georgia in January could decide whether Congress enacts a $3.4 trillion stimulus plan

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  Democratic candidate for Senate Jon Ossoff, right, and Democratic candidate for Senate Raphael G Warnock, left.
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  The shape and size of a stimulus plan is on the line in the Georgia runoffs on January 5.
  "It's everything," policy expert Heidi Schierholz said in an interview.
  A slim Democratic majority in the Senate could use a legislative maneuver to pass a $3.4 trillion coronavirus aid plan without Republican votes.
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• Early Walmart Black Friday deals are already here — save on tech from Apple, Samsung, and more

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  Walmart offers big price drops on tons of products during Black Friday
  Walmart; Gilbert Espinoza/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
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine czar said Moderna will seek an emergency use authorization for its vaccine by the end of November

  22-11-2020 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Moderna will seek emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the month, the coronavirus vaccine czar said Sunday.
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  Moderna, the biotech company that last week announced the results of its COVID-19 vaccine, will apply with the Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use authorization by the end of the month, Moncef Slaoui, the head of the White House Operation "Warp Speed" said Sunday.
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• Guitar Center, the largest retailer for musical instruments in the US, has filed for bankruptcy

  22-11-2020 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  View of a Guitar Center store in Hollywood, California.
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  Guitar Center, the largest musical instrument retailer in the US, has filed for bankruptcy.
  The company announced Saturday it was entering the Chapter 11 restructuring process, during which it'll stay in business. Guitar Center said it expects to finish up the process by the end of the year.
  Like other physical retailers, Guitar Center has felt the negative impacts of consumers' increasing reliance on e-c
  
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• The best early Target Black Friday 2020 deals — including discounts on Google Nest, Fitbit, and more

  22-11-2020 18:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Target; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderTarget is a major player every Black Friday, bringing excellent deals to compete with other large retailers like Amazon and Walmart.The sales are already rolling in, so we've highlighted the best early Black Friday 2020 deals below.We've also answered any questions you might have below, including when the sales start, how to hold your place in line from home, and wha
  
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• A sommelier compared 11 wines from Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, and BJ's — and the winner was clear

  22-11-2020 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sara Lehman is the private sommelier and lifestyle director of 160 Madison, which is a luxury, residential high-rise building in Manhattan. She also owns the wine and travel blog Somm in the City.We gave Sara 11 different low-cost wines to try from big-box stores like Costco, Target, BJ's, and Trader Joe's. Watch the video above to see how she ranked bottles of cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, and rosé, all under $10.Following is a transcript of the video.Sara Lehman: I'm Sara
  
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• Here's what would happen if you tried to dig to China

  22-11-2020 18:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  To dig to China, you'd need to start your journey from Chile or Argentina — the location of China's antipode (or opposite point on Earth).  You would need a super-powered drill to get through rock and metal within Earth's three layers.First, there's the Earth's crust. It's the thinnest of three main layers, yet humans have never drilled all the way through it.Then, the mantle makes up a whopping 84% of the planet's volume.At the inner core, you'd have to drill through solid iron.
  
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• Chris Christie dismissed Trump's legal team as 'a national embarrassment'

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  Former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is a close ally of President Donald Trump.
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  Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday said President Donald Trump's legal team was "a national embarrassment" for making claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election without providing any verifiable evidence.
  On ABC's "This Week," Christie, a Republican, said Trump's attorneys have had ample opportunities to present solid evidence of any voting irregularitie
  
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• Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is 'embarrassed that more people in the party aren't speaking up' against Trump's refusal to concede

  22-11-2020 17:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
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  Republican Gov. Larry Hogan said on Sunday that he's "embarrassed" members of his own party are staying silent while President Donald Trump continues to refuse to concede to Joe Biden. 
  "It's time for them to stop the nonsense," Hogan said on CNN's "State of the Union." "It just gets more bizarre every single day, and frankly, I'm embarrassed that more people in the party aren't speaking up."
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• Many stimulus programs are due to expire at the end of 2020, threatening the US economy during the COVID-19 pandemic's most challenging phase

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  A number of critical COVID-19 economic relief programs will expire at the end of the year, threatening the stability of the US economy as the country enters an uncertain 2021.
  After the CARES Act passed in March, stimulus gridlock has largely ensued, with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin working with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. 
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• I'm a woman who spent 20 years in male-dominated Silicon Valley spaces. Women should ditch 'leaning in' and try another way to get ahead.

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  Sarah Lacy is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Chairman Mom, an abuse-free, nonjudgmental platform for working women.
  For more than 20 years, Lacy had a lucrative career as an entrepreneur raising venture capital in Silicon Valley. 
  After the 2016 presidential election and height of the #MeToo movement, she decided to devote her life to a new mission of connecting and supporting other women. 
  Lacy argues women do not professionally help ot
  
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• Americans will hopefully begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as early as December 11, 'Warp Speed' advisor says

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  Some Americans could "hopefully" receive the vaccine for COVID-19 as soon as December 11 or 12, Moncef Slaoui said
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  Moncef Slaoui, the head of the White House "Operation Warp Speed" said on Sunday that some Americans will begin receiving the vaccine for COVID-19 as soon as December 11. 
  A panel of outside experts that advises the FDA is expected to meet on December 10 to discuss Pfizer's application for an emergency use authorization, but it's not clear how quickly F
  
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• The new Jeff Bezos book: Read his own words on how Amazon embraced failure to drive innovation and success

  22-11-2020 16:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Failure pays off if you want to figure out what customers really want, writes Bezos.
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  The following is an excerpt from the new book, "Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos," a collection of writings and public statements by Jeff Bezos, with an introduction by journalist and biographer Walter Isaacson.
  Bezos shares how a customer-first mentality allowed Amazon to flourish and bounce back from financial failures.
  From the early beginnings of Prime to failed initiat
  
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• As a former Democratic US Senator, I believe in Joe Biden. But I also believe his plan to raise corporate taxes will hurt the US economy when it needs help the most

  22-11-2020 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Joe Biden.
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  I believe Joe Biden will help heal our nation, and I endorsed him for president earlier this year.
  However, I have concerns about the Democratic party's plan to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%.
  This will only put more pressure on our economy. Instead, keeping the tax rate competitive will ensure that companies can bounce back in recovery.
  Blanche Lincoln is a former Democratic senator from Arkansas.
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• I'm a 45-year-old IKEA worker who travels to people's homes to help them build their furniture. I love my job — this is what it's like.

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  Gerard Danks has worked for IKEA for over 4 years.
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  Gerard Danks is a 45-year-old IKEA worker in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 
  He's worked for IKEA for over four years and is currently employed as a quality support specialist, doing home deliveries and assembling furniture for customers. 
  During the pandemic, Danks never stopped working, and says he spends six hours on average driving products to customers' homes across Amsterdam. 
  This is his story, as told to freelan
  
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• Why sailors on the Navy's newest aircraft carrier will eat better than anyone else in the fleet

  22-11-2020 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
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  The Navy got some bad press recently when a sailor shared images of disgusting food from aboard the carrier USS Nimitz.
  But aboard the newest carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, which entered service more than 40 years after Nimitz, the Navy has taken a number of measures to ensure sailors' me
  
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• The German government tells people to be as 'lazy as raccoons' as it deploys humor to control the spread of COVID-19

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  The German coronavirus ad campaign was released to the public on November 14, 2020
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  Official adverts created by the German government last week encouraged the country to be "lazy as raccoons" to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
  One of the ads, which was widely shared on social media, shows an old man speaking about how in the "winter of 2020" people became "heroes" after doing "absolutely nothing."
  Last month, Berlin's tourism authority launched an ad campaign feat
  
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• We run the largest health system in New York and treated more than 100,000 COVID cases. Here's how the US can better tackle the pandemic.

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  Nurse Practitioner Gabriela Huyke prepares for medical examination of a volunteer for the COVID-19 vaccine study at the Research Centers of America (RCA) in Hollywood, Florida, on August 13, 2020.
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  Northwell Health has treated more than 100,000 COVID-19 cases since March and we've learned valuable lessons. 
  While we wait for a vaccine, we need to keep researching new treatment therapies, establish a governance structure at each research enterprise, and stop poli
  
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• The vaccine breakthroughs at Moderna and Pfizer are the latest examples of how immigrants have been driving billions in American innovation for decades

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  Noubar Afeyan, an immigrant from Lebanon, is the co-founder and chairman of Moderna, the company behind one of the most promising potential COVID019 vaccines.
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  Behind both Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech potential coronavirus vaccines are a group of incredible scientists, biotech CEOs, and venture capitalists funding the effort — many of whom are immigrants.
  Business Insider spoke with Moderna cofounder and chairman Noubar Afeyan, an immigrant himself, about the breakth
  
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• SoulCycle's top instructors had sex with clients, 'fat-shamed' coworkers, and used homophobic and racist language, insiders say

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  Hello everyone! Welcome to this weekly roundup of Business Insider stories from co-Editor in Chief Matt Turner. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Sunday.Read on for more on SoulCycle's top instructors mistreating staff, Moderna's research revolution, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai's leadership shift.
  Bryan R. Smith/Getty; BFA; Olivia Atherton; Skye Gould/Business InsiderHello!We now have two promising coronavirus vaccines, with Moderna's promising results this week bac
  
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• The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'The Crown' to 'American Horror Story'

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  "The Crown" returned this week, but couldn't topple "The Queen's Gambit."
  Netflix introduced daily top lists of the most popular titles on the streaming service in February.
  Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of the lists and provides Business Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular TV shows on Netflix.
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  In a match between the Queen and "The Queen's Gambit," the latter came out on top."The Crown
  
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• Black Friday 2020: The best early deals from Amazon, Target and Walmart, and everything else you need to know for November 27

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  Black Friday 2020 is next week but there are several deals that you can already pick up.
  Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderBlack Friday 2020 is a few days away and the much-anticipated shopping event is shaping up to be unlike any that came before it. This year, retailers are de-emphasizing in-store shopping and electing for more frequent, online sales leading up to the big day. This means there'll be mor
  
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• Biden's climate change policies are better than Trump's, but they still aren't enough to prevent a climate catastrophe

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  Climate activists protest in New York.
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  American voters rejected Trump's climate-change-denial-as-federal-policy approach and showed their commitment to a greener future at the ballot box this month by voting on key state issues.
  The Biden administration promises a return to certain Obama-era climate and energy policies — but it's a far cry from the aggressive action favored by experts and activists.
  Time is running out to prevent a catastrophic climate future.
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• Bitcoin is 'here to stay' thanks to huge demand from millennials, BlackRock's Rick Rieder says

  22-11-2020 15:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Steve Marcus/ReutersBitcoin is "is here to stay," BlackRock's chief investment officer of fixed income Rick Rieder told CNBC on Friday.Rieder pointed to millenials openness to cryptocurrencies and digital payments as one reason why the popular crypto currency isn't going anywhere.While Rieder said he doesn't own bitcoin in his own portfolio, he does see potential for bitcoin to "take the place of gold to a large extent," according to the interview.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stori
  
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• Greta Thunberg spoke zero words to anyone outside her family for 3 years before becoming the face of the youth climate movement, a new film reveals

  22-11-2020 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Environmental activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the 'Friday Strike For Climate' on March 6, 2020, in Brussels, Belgium.
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  Greta Thunberg, a teenage activist from Sweden, is the face of the youth climate movement.
  A new documentary reveals that Thunberg didn't speak to anyone outside her family for three years before her rise to the world stage.
  Since 2018, Thunberg has addressed the United Nations, US Congress, and UK Parliament, and met with countless power
  
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• Concede or fight? Where Trump's lawyers, family members, and GOP lawmakers stand on the president's decision to refuse to concede to Biden

  22-11-2020 15:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. before the presidential debate last week in Cleveland, Ohio.
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  President Donald Trump is refusing to concede the presidential election, and said he plans to fight the results in court. 
  The issue of whether to concede has divided Trump's inner circle, with some advising him to accept loss with dignity.
  Others are encouraging him to continue to dispute the results, even thou
  
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• It's time for liberals to stop fat shaming Donald Trump

  22-11-2020 15:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Donald Trump
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  Fat shaming Trump has been widely accepted and popular among progressives and liberals for years.
  Fat shaming doesn't harm Trump, but rather average fat people, who internalize public fat-shaming and get the message that their body is a subject of ridicule and should be a source of shame.
  Trump is one of the most inept and harmful presidents in our country's history, but he should be critiqued on his words and actions, not on his body.
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• In the age of COVID-19, gym-goers are looking for safer ways to work out. KleenWraps says its microbial wraps are the solution

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  Luke Norton
  Gym-goers are seeking extra protection as they try to return to normal life amid the pandemic.
  KleenWraps says it has a solution to this problem: microbial wraps that can be used on dumbbells, bar weights, and other gym equipment to prevent surface transmission of COVID-19.
  The wraps are waterproof, have silicon grips, and can also be used for shopping carts, subway poles, and railings in communal buildings like senior homes.
  KleenWraps has also launched a facemask with designer Chri
  
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• How to speak more confidently in work meetings if you struggle with anxiety

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  Your sensitivity and emotions could get in the way of building up confidence during meetings
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  Melody Wilding is an executive coach who helps people navigate their careers confidently and find lasting work-life balance.
  If you're freezing, overthinking your responses, rambling, or shutting down at meetings, she says you're likely a "Sensitive Striver" — a high-achieving individual who's more susceptible to stress.
  She recommends reframing your mindset about pre-meet
  
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• The freeze on federal student loan payments expires on December 31. With no action from Trump or Congress, the Biden administration will have to move quickly to protect millions of borrowers.

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  President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing at the White House August 12, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  A freeze on federal student loan repayments and interest is set to expire on December 31, just weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. 
  Without an extension from President Donald Trump, millions of Americans will be expected to resume those payments in order to avoid penalties.
  The onus will be on the Biden administration to address the issue during th
  
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• I visited a United Club during the pandemic and saw how the airline is re-imagining the airport lounge as it slowly welcomes back travelers

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  The United Club at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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  United Airlines is re-examining its airport lounges, called United Clubs, during the pandemic as the priorities of its top passengers have shifted towards health and safety. 
  Only 10 lounges are open across a network of 33 airports as daily departures are slashed and international travel remains scarce but more are likely to be opened in the coming months.
  We visited the United Club at Newark Liberty I
  
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• Management consulting salaries revealed: How much top firms like McKinsey and PwC pay everyone from interns to C-suite execs

  22-11-2020 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boston Consulting Group office in Hudson Yards, New York.
  Sarah Jacobs/Business InsiderManagement consulting is a highly competitive industry — with highly competitive pay. The consulting industry has taken a hit since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last several months, firms had to halt business travel, adopt remote work tools, and adjust to the new normal while simultaneously serving corporate clients. But many are still hiring for 6-figure jobs. Nearly a
  
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• The architects behind Apple Park are using Boston Dynamics' lifelike $75,000 Spot robot in construction — see how

  22-11-2020 14:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boston Dynamics Spot robot.
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  Robotics company Boston Dynamics announced that its robot dog, Spot, is now for commercial sale Canada, the EU, and the UK, following earlier release in the US.
  The robot retails for $74,500, with a lead time of 6-8 weeks.
  Spot has already been used in hospitals, agriculture, and most recently by architecture firm Foster and Partners.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories
  Spot, Boston Dynamics' famous four-legged robot, is officially available to
  
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• Inside the world of private libraries, where the minimum investment to create a custom collection is $25,000

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  Alex Assouline.
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  Alex Assouline, 28, is a creative library designer at his family's luxury publishing company, Assouline. 
  Founded in 1994, the publishing house has a specialty in creating highly curated libraries for private residences and commercial businesses.
  It also releases thematic coffee-table books. Books in Assouline's latest collection range in price from $75 to $1,000.
  In an interview with Business Insider, Assouline explains how he creates some of the most luxuri
  
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