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• Dog treats subscription service BarkBox to go public via a $1.6 billion SPAC merger

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  BARK cofounder Henrick Werdelin and his dog Molly.
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  BarkBox, a subscription service for pet owners, is going public via a merger with a special acquisition corporation (SPAC), the company announced Thursday.
  The deal is the latest in a string of SPAC-backed IPOs over the last year.
  BarkBox will merge with the blank-check company Northern Star Acquisitions Corp. in a $1.6 billion deal, including debt, according to the announcement.
  Once the deal closes, Northern Star Acquisitions Corp. will
  
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• The best media streaming sticks and devices

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  A streaming device can transform your so-called dumb TV into a smart one that plays shows and movies from Disney Plus, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and other streaming services.The best of the bunch is the Roku Ultra with its easy-to-use interface, 4K video streaming, HDR support, voice control, and simple remote.The world is changing. Gone are the days when a cable subscription was necessary to watch all the latest and greatest TV series. These days, you can find plenty of quality shows on strea
  
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• How to destroy a hard drive after removing it from your computer, so that its contents can never be recovered

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  If you want to be sure your hard drive's data is never recoverable, you can physically destroy it.
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  You can destroy a hard drive by wiping its contents and disassembling its parts for ultimate security.
  If you're donating, selling, or recycling a computer, you'll want to make absolutely sure you're not giving away the personal and private information on your hard drive.
  Here's how to disassemble and destroy your hard drive with just a few common tools.&nbs
  
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• The S&P 500 will surge 16% in 2021 as pent-up demand leads to strong GDP recovery, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says

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  Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesUS stocks are set to continue their bull run in 2021 as pent-up demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic leads to a stronger-than-expected recovery in GDP, according to Fundstrat.In its 2021 outlook released on Thursday, Fundstrat's Tom Lee outlined how the S&P 500 could surge 16% to 4,300 by the end of next year.Besides a surge in demand from consumers that could be sparked by a "pandemic finale," declining volatility and low interest rates are also supportive of the stock
  
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• Anna Wintour just tightened her grip on Condé Nast with a new promotion. One chart shows her rise to the top of the publishing powerhouse.

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  Anna Wintour got promoted - again - at Condé Nast.
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  On December 15, Condé Nast announced that Anna Wintour had been promoted from the company's US artistic director to its chief content officer, as well as global editor director for its Vogue magazine.
  In this latest position, Wintour will oversee all of the company's worldwide content. She will also remain editor-in-chief of Vogue, a position she has held since 1988.
  Condé Nast CEO ​Roger Lynch ca
  
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• Dominion threatens defamation lawsuit for Sidney Powell's election conspiracy theories: 'You are not entitled to your own facts'

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  Sidney Powell, former attorney for President Donald Trump, conducts a news conference at the Republican National Committee on lawsuits regarding the outcome of the 2020 presidential election on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
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  Dominion Voting Systems has sent a letter to lawyer Sidney Powell threatening to sue her for defamation if she does not retract her false claims about the company.
  Powell, who was kicked off the Trump campaign's legal team, has
  
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• This universal tote insert can organize any bag - here's why we think it's worth $95

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amir Ismael / Business InsiderCuyana's $95 portable tote insert is a fan-favorite.Like most organizational tools, I underestimated how nice it would feel to know where everything in my cavernous purse was without needing to methodically remove everything first.The insert has a clip for keys, a laptop sleeve, water bottle holder with an elastic top, and adds structure to softer tote silhouettes. Si
  
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• The best snow blowers

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyHigh-quality snow blowers make quick work of clearing snow, require minimal muscle, and serve you through many winters.The Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE Gas Snow Blower is our top pick because it uses a self-propel system to match your pace, handles all varieties of snow, and has a joystick that makes adjusting the chute effortless.If you're not quite ready to buy a snow blower but still need an efficient way to clear snow, check out our guide to the best shovels
  
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• The best shelf-stable foods to keep on hand in the event of a quarantine, according to a dietitian

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Iryna Tiumentseva/Shutterstock.comHaving shelf-stable food stocked in your pantry is vital for anyone preparing for or facing an extended period of quarantine, be it pandemic- or winter storm-related.Foods such as rice, beans, soups, and canned meat offer excellent shelf life and provide plenty of the vitamins, carbohydrates, protein, and nutrition you need to properly support your health. We spoke to
  
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• Roku jumps 8% after inking long-awaited distribution deal with HBO Max

  17-12-2020 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  ReutersRoku surged as much as 8% on Thursday after striking a long-awaited deal to carry HBO Max on its streaming platform.Since the launch of HBO Max seven months ago, WarnerMedia and Roku had failed to reach a deal for the number one streaming platform by market share to carry the new iteration of HBO.HBO Max will be available on the Roku starting today, and terms of the deal were not disclosed.Watch Roku trade live here.Roku surged as much as 8% on Thursday after it struck a long-awaited deal
  
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• The competition for Main Street investors is heating up. Here's Wall Street's playbook for capturing more financial advisors and clients.

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  The latest on how the industry is adapting to its many pressures, from hiring plans to tech revamps.
  Samantha Lee/Business InsiderOne of the biggest focuses for wealth management firms in the last few years is how to best bring in fresh financial advisor talent.Around one-third of the industry, or some 111,500 advisors, will retire within the next decade, the industry research firm Cerulli Associates said in a February report. Meanwhile, traditional wealth managers are grappling with how to bet
  
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• Google and Twitter are primed to rally as economic reopening boosts online ad spending, Bank of America says

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  People pass by an entrance to Google offices in New York
  ReutersBank of America expects Google and Twitter to outperform tech peers in the first half of 2021 as online advertising bounces back.The bank's strategists lifted their forecasts for ad spending on Wednesday. Global spending will grow 22% in 2021 to $411 billion, while US spending will rise 23% to $179 billion, the team said in a note to clients.Google and Twitter "have the most room left to benefit" from a cyclical recovery and revita
  
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• The best snowshoes

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  Snowshoeing is a fun and casual winter activity that's easy to pick up, but it can also be extremely challenging.It's important to wear the correct style of snowshoe before you head into the snow, as there are some designed specifically for runners, those meant for casual strolls around town, and more traction-heavy options for walking on ice. Our top pick, the MSR EVO Ascent, is a great all-around snowshoe that provides a high level of traction across varied terrain, has a stable, comforta
  
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• Bitcoin is in a 'massive bubble' and investors don't understand how its supply works, says economist David Rosenberg

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  Known for identifying the housing market bubble in 2005, David Rosenberg is the chief economist and strategist at Rosenberg Research & Associates
  Rosenberg Research & AssociatesEconomist David Rosenberg told Bloomberg he believes bitcoin is in a bubble and investors don't understand how its supply works. "Everybody seems to believe that we're going to get to that 21 million cap on the supply constraint, but there's really nothing in the protocol to suggest that the supply of bitcoi
  
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• COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in the US - again

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  Aracely Iraheta touches the casket of her husband, Jose Agustin Iraheta, who died of COVID-19, in Malden, Massachusetts, May 12, 2020.
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  The coronavirus has surged to become the leading cause of death in the US again for the first time since spring.
  The COVID-19 death rate in the US is equivalent to a new 9/11 every 1.2 days.
  To turn this around, President-elect Joe Biden will need a strategy to unite all 50 states in tackling the pandemic, according to public-health experts.
  
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• Amazon unveiled a 'breakthrough' Kuiper satellite-internet dish antenna that's 1/3 the size of SpaceX's Starlink device

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  Amazon is developing a compact phased-array antenna for its forthcoming Kuiper satellite-internet business. Subscribers would use the antennas to connect to the web.
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  Amazon on Wednesday revealed a key piece of hardware for Kuiper, its planned fleet of thousands of internet-beaming satellites.
  Called a phased-array antenna, the device is the crucial component of a consumer terminal: a device that connects subscribers to the web via overflying Kuiper satellites.
  While SpaceX is years ahead
  
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• Pornhub is owned by a mysterious businessman through a 'complex network of subsidiaries' that have kept his identity a secret until now, according to a new report

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  Bernard Bergemar owns MindGeek, which runs major sex sites like Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn.
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  The Financial Times published an explosive report that said businessman Bernard Bergemar owns much of MindGeek, which runs major porn sites like Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn.
  Bergemar and other owners of MindGeek have stayed away from public scrutiny because they own stake in a "complex network of subsidiaries" belonging to the porn company, FT reported.
  Pornhub recently too
  
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• US battleships fired their guns for the last time 30 years ago. Here's how they dominated the seas for nearly a century.

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  USS Iowa fires a full broadside of its nine 16-inch and six 5-inch guns during an exercise near Puerto Rico, July 1, 1984.
  US Navy
  With massive guns and stout armor, battleships were the centerpiece of any major navy for decades before World War II.
  The US Navy sent its battleships into combat from the 1890s until the Gulf War. Here's how they were used during that century of warfare.
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  For nearly a century, battleships were the preeminent symbo
  
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• Bitcoin soars above $23,000 as mammoth 2020 rally drives record highs

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  Reuters/Lucas JacksonBitcoin leaped to a record high of $23,770.85 on Thursday as its supercharged 2020 rally continued.The climb brings the token's year-to-date gains above 200% and comes just one day after it traded above $20,000 for the first time.The cryptocurrency has enjoyed strong momentum through the year as analysts, institutional investors, and financial-services companies turn increasingly bullish on its uses.Watch bitcoin trade live here.Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high on Thursda
  
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• We've tested almost every Leesa mattress. Here's what you can expect from each, what to consider before buying, and how to save up to $540.

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.LeesaLeesa makes some of our top-ranked mattresses for many different types of sleepers.We've tested nearly all of its mattresses as well as many of its sleep accessories since we started covering the brand in 2016, including its most popular Hybrid (use "INSIDER" for up to $540 off any size) and its budget-friendly Studio.Here are all of our existing Leesa product reviews plus helpful guides on the best ma
  
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• 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games is getting help from another deep-pocketed tech giant in its ongoing legal fight with Apple: Facebook is joining the fray

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  Apple CEO Tim Cook, left, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, right.
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  Facebook is throwing its support behind "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in its ongoing legal spat with Apple, the company announced this week.
  "Facebook is committed to providing relevant information in the Epic Games litigation regarding how Apple's policies have adversely impacted Facebook and the people and businesses who use our services," Facebook said.
  On August 13, the wildly popular game "Fortnite" got a
  
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• The top 9 streaming TV shows this week, from 'The Mandalorian' to 'Cobra Kai'

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  Every week, Parrot Analytics provides Business Insider with a list of the nine most in-demand original TV shows on streaming services in the US.
  Netflix's "Cobra Kai" gained in audience demand this week ahead of the premiere of its third season in January.
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  Netflix's "Cobra Kai" surged in audience demand this week as fans anticipate the debut of its third season in January.But no show comes even close to the demand for Disne
  
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• Capital gains tax rates: How to calculate them and tips on how to minimize what you owe

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  The capital gains tax rate could be the same or less than your ordinary income tax rate, depending on how long you've owned your investments.
  Keith Srakocic/Associated Press
  The capital gains tax rate applies to profits on investments.
  If you owned an asset for over one year before selling, it's a long-term capital gain and taxed at a reduced rate.
  Investing in tax-advantaged accounts, donating appreciated stock, and using capital losses can help you minimize or even avoid capital gains taxes.
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now⁠⁠ - save $15 on Anker Soundcore Life Q30 headphones

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderAmazon regularly changes prices on its products. We'll update this list regularly with the new discounts as they crop up.Highlights include discounts on Instant Pot, Apple Watch SE, All-Clad skillet, and more.If you're not one already, you can sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime membership trial to get Prime shipping along with many other perks when shopping from Amazon.&nbs
  
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• Tucker Carlson says Jill Biden might be 'borderline illiterate' in rant about her doctorate

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  Fox News host Tucker Carlson
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  Tucker Carlson's latest stunt on his Fox News show involved belittling incoming First Lady Jill Biden over her use of "doctor" for her PhD in education.
  The Fox News host dedicated an entire segment to her dissertation written in the mid-2000s, calling her "borderline illiterate."
  "Dr. Jill needs reading glasses, either that, or she's borderline illiterate. There are typos everywhere, including in the first graph of the introduction. Dr
  
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• Giving stimulus checks to incarcerated people like me doesn't just provide relief for our families - it also helps us feel connected to the rest of America

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  The Washington State Reformatory, which is a prison that houses almost 800 people, is about to receive federal stimulus checks.
  Many people are opposed to this, but prisoners have families too, and deserve an equal opportunity to support them.
  Christopher Blackwell is a writer who is incarcerated at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe, Washington.
  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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• Today's best online deals: Fitbit Inspire 2, AeroGarden Harvest Elite, and SanDisk microSD card

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.FitbitEvery day, we round up the 5 best deals and bargains available on tech, home goods, fashion, and more. We've sorted this list with the best deals first. The prices and discounts are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change without warning. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out the best online deals and sales happening now and Business Insider Coupons.
  
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• Legendary investor Bill Miller has doubled the S&P 500 this year thanks to a well-timed Uber trade

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  Heidi Gutman/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty ImagesLegendary investor Bill Miller is poised to beat the S&P 500 for a second straight year thanks to a timely options bet on Uber Technologies, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.Miller's $2.2 billion mutual fund is up 36% year-to-date as of Tuesday, more than double the S&P 500's return of 16% including dividends, according to Bloomberg.The Miller Opportunity Trust purchased 850,000 shares of Uber in the third quarter, along with opti
  
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• REVIEW: The $208,000 Audi R8 Performance is a relic of supercars long gone, and that's what makes it special

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  2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe Quattro.
  Kristen Lee
  The 2020 R8 is Audi's halo car, with a naturally aspirated V10 positioned between its two axles.
  There are currently two versions of the R8 available: the V10 Quattro and the more powerful V10 Performance Quattro.
  My loaner was the more powerful version, starting at $195,900. Fees and extra options brought it up to $208,245.
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  If it feels like the Audi R8 has been around for a while, it's b
  
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• US stocks climb as $900 billion stimulus deal appears imminent

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  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
  Alex Wong/Getty Images; Sarah Silbiger/Getty ImagesUS stocks gained on Thursday as a $900 billion fiscal stimulus deal appeared imminent.The stimulus deal is said to include direct payments for Americans, $300 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, and a $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit.Watch major indexes update live here.US stocks gained on Thursday and pushed toward record highs as a $900 billion fiscal stim
  
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• 'They claim it's about privacy, but it's about profit': Facebook's yearslong beef with Apple is finally coming to a head, as the social media giant takes aim at the iPhone maker's latest software update

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  Apple CEO Tim Cook, left, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been adversaries for years.
  Their feud dates back to at least 2014, when Cook seemed to criticize Facebook's business model. 
  Since then, they've traded barbs over how expensive Apple products are and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. 
  Facebook even confirmed the rivalry in 2018, saying in a blog post that the two CEOs have consistently disagreed.
  Th
  
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• LIVE: An FDA expert panel is meeting today to discuss Moderna's coronavirus vaccine, likely paving the way for the 2nd authorized COVID-19 shot in the US

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  Moderna; Samantha Lee/Business Insider
  An influential expert panel is meeting Thursday to vote on authorizing Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. 
  By the end of the day, the committee will vote on whether or not to recommend emergency use authorization.
  The US Food and Drug Administration isn't required to follow the group's advice, but often does so. The agency could OK Moderna's shot as soon as Thursday night or Friday, according to media reports.
  Healthcare and science reporters Andrew Dunn a
  
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• Target Shipt vs. Walmart Plus: Here's how the 2 delivery services stack up

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Target; Walmart; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderIf you haven't already chosen between Target Shipt and Walmart Plus, we've rounded up their differences below to help you choose the best one for you.Spoiler alert: Walmart Plus wins - it has more features for the same amount of money, though both can be helpful during the holiday shopping season. Because of COVID-19, everyone is looking at online shopping
  
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• Jack in the Box just announced 2 new chicken sandwiches as last year's biggest fast-food battle heats up again

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  Jack in the Box's cluck sandwiches.
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  Fast-food chain Jack in the Box is expanding its chicken menu with two new chicken sandwiches, the Cluck Sandwich and the Cluck Deluxe Sandwich.
  The new rollout falls on the heels of last year's heated chicken sandwich battle between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A but comes before McDonald's new chicken sandwich that will be unveiled early 2021.
  Jack in the Box's new sandwiches have ingredients like a mystery sauce, guacamole, and pickles.
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• Robinhood pays $65 million to settle SEC probe over misleading communications with customers

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  RobinhoodRobinhood agreed to pay $65 million to settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges that the brokerage misled clients on its revenue from trades and the quality of its service.The SEC alleged Robinhood made "misleading statements and omissions" about how it made money with market-makers. Robinhood, like other brokerages, sells its orders to high-speed trading firms for execution.While Robinhood marketed its trades as commission-free and matching or exceeding its peers
  
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• Putin claims Navalny is in cahoots with US intelligence and denies poisoning him, stating Russia would've 'finished the job'

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks via video call during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. This year, Putin attended his annual news conference online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied poisoning Alexei Navalny, stating that Russia would've "finished the job."
  Navalny nearly died after being poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in late August. He fell ill on a flight from Siberia to Moscow.
  
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• 52 thoughtful and useful gifts for Mom - all under $50

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Book of the Month InstagramWith all she does for you, Mom deserves to be treated to something nice.You don't have to spend a lot to make her feel special. We found plenty of Christmas gifts for mom that all come in under $50.Check out more great gift ideas for her here.Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great deals.She's your confidante, rock, mentor, and built-in best
  
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• The best Apple MacBook laptops

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  Apple's MacBook line of laptops includes some of the best mobile computing options available today.Of all the different MacBook Air and MacBook Pro options, our pick for the best MacBook for most people is the M1MacBook Air.Looking for more laptop buying advice? Read our overall best laptops buying guide.Our picks for best laptops include a range of mobile computing devices, mostly those that run on Windows 10. However, Apple's line of MacBooks excel in terms of support as well as software and h
  
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• A reporter spent 10 bitcoin on a sushi dinner for dozens of strangers in 2013. Those coins are worth $230,000 today.

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  Shutterstock/KzenonA tech reporter once lived on bitcoin for a week straight to test how valuable it is in the real world.She bought a bunch of bitcoin in 2013 for $136 each on Coinbase, hoping to use it for daily expenses.On the last night of her experiment, she spent 10 bitcoin on a sushi dinner for dozens of strangers. Today that is worth about $230,000.The restaurant owner has now retired from the food business, thanks in part to his cryptocurrency earnings of 41 bitcoin, or $902,000 today.V
  
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• TikTok is coming to TV. YouTube and Netflix better watch their backs.

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  TikTok just announced a deal with Samsung to launch their app on TVs.
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  On December 14, TikTok announced it had entered into partnership with Samsung, one of the world's biggest supplier of smart TVs, to roll out an app — initially in the UK and Europe, then further afield.
  Just as YouTube moved from short-form to long-form and from desktops to smartphones to TVs, TikTok is heading in a similar direction. 
  TikTok's entrance into the TV world could signal new
  
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• JPMorgan's quant guru says value stocks will outperform in 2021-but tech will have to gain for the S&P 500 to hit his 4,400 target

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  Mario Tama / Getty ImagesJPMorgan's Marko Kolanovic says value stocks will outperform in 2021, but technology stocks will also need to rise in order for the S&P 500 to reach the bank's target of 4,400 by the end of 2021. "We have this quite optimistic S&P price target that cannot be achieved unless tech also goes up," Kolanovic told CNBC on Wednesday.The bank's global head of macro quantitative and derivatives strategy recommends investors don't short tech, as there are still compan
  
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• Exxon is slashing workers and cutting costs as a hobbled oil market slowly recovers. Here's everything we know.

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  Exxon CEO Darren Woods
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  Exxon is cutting costs and shrinking its workforce to stay afloat amid the worst oil downturn in a generation.
  Here's everything we know about the cuts, from layoffs to reduced employee benefits.  
  Do you have information about Exxon? Reach out to this reporter at [email protected] or through the encrypted messaging app Signal at 646-768-1657. 
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• How to care for your dog's cracked or dry paw pads step by step and the supplies you need to do it

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  Dry and cracked paw pads are especially common in fall and winter months.
  Alicia Betz/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAn injured paw pad can really dampen the spirit of an active dog. My dog has had multiple cuts and cracks on his pads, so I've learned how to tend to injured and cracked pads at home.Further injuries can be prevented by investing in a nice pair of dog boots and washin
  
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• JOIN US TODAY: Hiring experts from Kleiner Perkins, Accel, and Index Ventures will break down how to land a VC job

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  Mark Goldberg, partner at Index Ventures; Jackie Xu, talent partner at Accel; Paula Judge, talent partner at Accel.
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  Want to learn how to get hired in venture capital? 
  You can sign up for our event on December 17 at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PST here.
  Join us Thursday, December 17, at 3 p.m. EST/ 12 p.m. PST as Business Insider's startups and VC reporter Melia Russell hosts a live panel discussion on how to get hired in VC, wi
  
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• DON'T MISS FRIDAY: What's next for Amazon in healthcare? A conversation with Business Insider reporter Blake Dodge about the e-commerce player's giant ambitions

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  Amazon's continued push into healthcare is important to Jeff Bezos, its chief executive, who recently has been paying a lot of attention to telehealth.
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  Amazon is looking to disrupt the healthcare industry.
  Want to learn more about Amazon's ambitions? Sign up for our live conversation on Friday at 1 PM ET with Business Insider healthcare reporters.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  Amazon is plotting a major move to shake up healthcare, building
  
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• Coronavirus vaccines, compared

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  Welcome to Business Insider's daily healthcare newsletter, your daily dose of pharma, biotech, and healthcare news. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday.Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderHello,Phew, what a week it's been! It's Thursday, which means it's time for another FDA advisory committee meeting, this time on Moderna's vaccine. We'll keep you posted on how the day unfolds.An event to get on your calendar: On Friday at 1 p.m. ET I'll be chatting with healthcare repo
  
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• Roku jumps 7% after inking long-awaited distribution deal with HBO Max

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  ReutersRoku surged 7% on Thursday after striking a long-awaited deal to carry HBO Max on its streaming platform.Since the launch of HBO Max seven months ago, WarnerMedia and Roku had failed to reach a deal for the number one streaming platform by market share to carry the new iteration of HBO.HBO Max will be available on the Roku starting today, and terms of the deal were not disclosed.Watch Roku trade live here.Roku surged as much as 7% on Thursday after it struck a long-awaited deal to carry W
  
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• 5 ways to reduce addiction-like behaviors while staying at home this holiday season

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  Figuring out when, where, and how you start your addiction-like behaviors can help you find solutions.
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  Stress from the holiday season, rising COVID-19 infection rates, and social isolation may lead to addictive or excessive behaviors for some people. 
  Whether you're binge-watching shows or playing video games all night long, it's important to investigate these behaviors and identify what's triggering the response. 
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• Walmart is teaming up with TikTok to sell products on the app months after agreeing to acquire a stake in the video-based social media platform

  17-12-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "I'm thrilled to close out 2020 innovating on behalf of customers in our fastest growing social community," Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White wrote in a statement sent to Business Insider.
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  Walmart will now allow TikTok users to buy its products directly on its live streams.
  "Naturally, when TikTok began exploring a new shoppable product, we jumped in to pilot the solution," Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White wrote in a statement se
  
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• Walmart is teaming up with TikTok to sell products on the app months after acquiring a stake in the video-based social media platform

  17-12-2020 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "I'm thrilled to close out 2020 innovating on behalf of customers in our fastest growing social community," Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White wrote in a statement sent to Business Insider.
  Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images
  Walmart will now allow TikTok users to buy its products directly on its live streams.
  "Naturally, when TikTok began exploring a new shoppable product, we jumped in to pilot the solution," Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White wrote in a statement se
  
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