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• 'It's not going to be a garden party': GOP senator suggests that the confirmation process for Biden's Cabinet nominees won't be easy

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  Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyoming).
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  GOP Sen. John Barrasso on Sunday said that Cabinet nominees brought forward by President-elect Joe Biden in a Republican-controlled Senate should not expect an easy pathway to confirmation, according to Politico.
  "It's not going to be a garden party," he said. "If the Republicans are in the majority, these nominees are going to have to run the gauntlet."
  Barrasso compared Biden's nominees to former President Barack Obama's Cabinet, saying t
  
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• Fox News is debunking election fraud claims made by its own anchors in response to a legal threat

  20-12-2020 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rudy Giuliani on Lou Dobbs' show on Fox Business.
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  For weeks, Fox News hosts have peddled allegations of widespread voter fraud occurring in the 2020 election, a baseless claim that was first made by President Donald Trump. 
  Election software company Smartmatic sent Fox News a legal threat demanding a "full retraction" of these falsities and inaccuracies. 
  In response, Fox News created and aired a segment dedicated to debunking various inaccuracies and falsiti
  
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• Photos show the first batches of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine being packaged and shipped across the US

  20-12-2020 20:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped.
  AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool
  The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted an emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by the biotech firm Moderna and the US National Institutes of Health.
  The two-shot Moderna/NIH vaccine was approximately 94.5% effective at preventing COVID-19 in a large clinical trial.
  The FDA last week issued the same authorization for the vaccine created by Pfizer and BioNTech
  
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• Congress is preparing Sunday votes on a $900 billion relief package, but remaining obstacles could push final passage into Christmas week

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  Congress is gearing up to hold Sunday votes on a $900 billion relief package with a very narrow margin for error, and several policy disagreements remain.
  Both chambers must approve the emergency rescue legislation along with a broader government funding bill by midnight or seek a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown.
  "This gets done today. No more delays," a senior Republican senator told Fox News.
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• The pandemic has proven that mothers can work from home and still be excellent at their jobs. Here's what workplaces must do next.

  20-12-2020 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jessica Milicevic
  Jessica Milicevic
  Jessica Milicevic is the owner of Maven Media, a strategic branding and marketing agency in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  As a mother of four, she says she spent her career job-hopping in search of an employer who would be supportive of her goal to balance her own professional path with raising a family.
  Milicevic often found herself devalued in the workplace due to her status as a parent, and has made it part of her work with businesses and brands to help them
  
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• Mitt Romney slams Trump's continued efforts to dispute the presidential election results as 'sad' and 'embarrassing'

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  Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah).
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  Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday criticized President Donald Trump's continued efforts to deny and challenge his election loss to President-elect Joe Biden.
  Romney said Trump could have been heralding the success of the coronavirus vaccine distribution across the country, but has instead chosen to focus on overturning the election.
  "It's really sad and in a lot of respects embarrassing," he said. "He's leaving Washington with a whole series of conspirac
  
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• Jared Kushner approved the creation of a shell company that spent almost half of the Trump campaign's $1.26 billion war chest, source says

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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 details on a shell company Jared Kushner helped create for the Trump campaign, the inside track of Amazon's plans to provide medical care to workers at major companies, and the untold story of Ghislaine Maxwell's secret husband.WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: Senior White House Advisor Jared Kushner and U.S. P
  
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• An iceberg the size of Delaware that was heading straight for a penguin colony island has broken into two pieces

  20-12-2020 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The iceberg (L) is headed for South Georgia Island, which is home to millions of penguins.
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  A massive iceberg bound for South Georgia Island, which is populated by millions of penguins, has broken into two pieces, scientists tracking its journey said on Friday. 
  Strong underwater currents caused the iceberg, dubbed A68a, to pivot nearly 180 degrees before splitting apart. It was only 31 miles away from the shores of the island.
  The iceberg, which was the size of Delawar
  
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• Biden won't ask his attorney general candidates about potential investigations into his son, Hunter

  20-12-2020 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Joe Biden speaks about the Electoral College vote certification process at The Queen theater on December 14, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.
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  President-elect Joe Biden has not yet selected his nominee for attorney general but will not ask candidates for the position about their plans surrounding any investigations into his son, Hunter, incoming White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday on Fox News.
  When Attorney General Bill Barr leaves the White H
  
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• Trump promises 'wild' protests in Washington DC on the day the Electoral College will finalize election results

  20-12-2020 17:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pro-Trump protesters gathered during the "Million MAGA March" from Freedom Plaza to the US Capitol in Washington, DC, United States on November 14, 2020.
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  President Trump urged his supporters to flock to Washington DC on January 6, promising them a "wild" rally. 
  January 6 is the same day that Congress is scheduled to meet to formally finalize the presidential election results. 
  Although not much can legally be done on the date, many pro-Tr
  
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• Sarah Palin filmed a YouTube video calling for Julian Assange to be pardoned, despite being previously targeted by WikiLeaks

  20-12-2020 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sarah Palin speaks during her appearance at Politicon at Pasadena Convention Center.
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  Sarah Palin, who herself was a victim of WikiLeaks, has called for founder Julian Assange to be pardoned in a YouTube video.
  The former governor of Alaska said the WikiLeaks founder "deserves a pardon, he deserves all of us to understand more about what he has done in the name of real journalism."
  In 2008, Wikileaks posted family photos, private messages and government emails from
  
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• Jane Fonda, Oliver Stone, Katie Hill, and others share how they bounced back after disappointment and failure in their careers

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  Jane Fonda.
  Jane Fonda
  Carole Zimmer has been a journalist for 30 years and is the host of an award-winning podcast called Now What? which features curated conversations with well-known people, from Jane Fonda and Katie Hill.
  During the pandemic, those conversations have moved online, leading to intimate chats from famous living rooms all around the country and lessons about how to handle adversity during challenging times.
  Here, she shares parts of her discussions with Jane Fonda, Julie T
  
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• Westside Gunn. A Rapper. A Record Label Executive. A Collector of Contemporary Art.

  20-12-2020 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Westside Gunn and an artwork he commissioned for his record label.
  Isaac Pelayo; Jacopo Raule/Contributor/Getty Images; Samantha Lee/Business Insider
  Rapper Westside Gunn is a creative entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Griselda Records, the music label he launched in 2014. 
  Aside from music, Gunn has a passion for the arts: he loves fashion and collecting contemporary artwork, toys, and wrestling memorabilia.
  In an interview with Business Insider, Gunn talks about his childhood on
  
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• What happened last week? Pfizer's vaccine rollout began, the SolarWinds hack caused ripples, and Christmas lockdowns spread through Europe.

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  A taxi driver wearing a protective mask waits in traffic in front of a seasonal window display of a closed retail store as the British government imposes a stricter tiered set of restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, in London on Dec. 20.
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  What happened last week?
  A COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer began rolling out around the US.
  FBI officials announced "a significant and ongoing" cyberattack involving SolarWinds Orion software, used by a long list of government agencies
  
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• Sen. Mark Warner signaled progress in Congress on the coronavirus relief package: 'Not going to be the Grinch'

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  Sen. Mark Warner
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  Democratic Sen. Mark Warner signaled the prospect of a complete coronavirus package to come soon in an interview on ABC's "This Week" Sunday morning.
  "The great news is Congress is not going to be the Grinch, we're going to get this package done," the Virginia senator said.
  Following a prolonged back and forth exchange, Democrats and Republicans in Congress most recently reportedly reached a compromise on the latest sticking point on the Federal Re
  
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• This book on narcissistic parents and dysfunctional families has been shared all over social media, and readers are opening up about how it helped them to make sense of their trauma and set better boundaries

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  Amazon; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" is a bestselling book about dealing with difficult parents.The book breaks down emotionally immature parents into four categories, providing tips on setting boundaries and maintaining healthier relationships.It has become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon, shared countless times on social media and sparking public conversations usually left for private spaces.I interviewed the author, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, as
  
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• This online dashboard shows how many COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and where they're available

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  State health agencies have begun distributing COVID-19 vaccines across the US, with more than 100,000 Americans receiving vaccines in the past week.
  A new online dashboard hosted by Johns Hopkins University shows how many vaccines have been administered in each state, according to publicly available data.
  However, data on vaccine deployment is inconsistent across all 50 states, and some states have not yet disclosed how many doses have been administered.
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• A growing number of countries are banning flights from the UK to protect their citizens from the new variant of fast-spreading coronavirus

  20-12-2020 17:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A British Airways Airbus A319 lands.
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  Fears around a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19 have prompted multiple countries to cancel flights from the UK.
  The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, France, Ireland, and Israel are among the nations that have placed restrictions on travel with the UK.
  Eurostar has canceled all journeys between London, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
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• Incoming surgeon general says widespread coronavirus vaccination may not happen until 'mid-summer, early fall,' extending the timeline by months

  20-12-2020 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Incoming US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
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  Vivek Murthy, President-elect Joe Biden's choice for the US surgeon general role, suggested on Sunday that current timelines for coronavirus vaccine distribution are optimistic. 
  Murthy said Americans should prepare for and expect widespread vaccination by "mid-summer, early fall."
  But health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci have previously said widespread coronavirus vaccination could occur as early as April.
  Vaccine make
  
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• Why the Navy's 'shooters' get to launch their boots off of aircraft carriers

  20-12-2020 17:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A shooter signals to launch a T-45 Goshawk training aircraft from the bow catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, March 9, 2008.
  US Navy/MCS3 Jonathan Snyder
  The Navy has a lot of unique ceremonies to mark the accomplishments of its sailors.
  The "boot shoot" isn't the most well known of those traditions, but it's one of the most personal.
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  One of the most recognizable careers in the US Navy could be that of a carrier flight dec
  
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• Trump slams John Bolton as 'one of the dumbest people in Washington' after the former ally discussed NYT martial law report

  20-12-2020 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former national security adviser John Bolton, right, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, center, and President Donald Trump, left.
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  President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted his former national security advisor, John Bolton, after he was critical of the president over a report in The New York Times that he was considering martial law to overturn the results of the presidential election.
  "What would Bolton, one of the dumbest people in Washington, know?" Trump tweeted.
  Bolton, reac
  
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• Facebook posts and Cameo videos by Charlie Sheen and Dolph Lundgren were used by Russian troll to persuade Libya to release a suspected spy

  20-12-2020 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An actor portraying Russian sociologist Maxim Shugaley in a Libyan prison, from the film "Shugaley."
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  The Internet Research Agency, a Russian troll farm, used Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Cameo in a coordinated effort to get the suspected spy Maxim Shugaley released from a Libyan prison. 
  Charlie Sheen, Dolph Lundgren, and other actors on Cameo recorded supportive messages, which were shared on the pro-Shugaley Facebook pages in Libya. 
  Arrested in Tripoli
  
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• Chuck Schumer suggests Congress could vote on $900 billion stimulus package on Sunday after lawmakers break stalemate on Fed lending

  20-12-2020 16:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) at a press conference in Washington.
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  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters late Saturday night that Congress could vote on a $900 billion stimulus package as early as Sunday.
  Democrats and Republicans removed a key hurdle on Saturday night when they reached a compromise on the Federal Reserve's emergency lending authority, a sticking point in recent days.
  Congress approved a two-day funding extens
  
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• White House staffers are making and sharing their plans for when the Trump administration leaves office next month

  20-12-2020 16:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump and Jared Kushner during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France.
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  White House staffers are beginning to prepare for a post-Trump life, securing positions in other industries and strategizing ways to move their careers forward. 
  Some aides are looking to carve out careers in media, while others are house-hunting. 
  Come January 20, President-elect Joe Biden will begin his first term in office. 
  It's not yet clear what President D
  
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• This holiday season, we need to stop pretending the pandemic doesn't exist and people aren't dying

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  The annual Los Angeles funeral for the unclaimed dead occurred virtually this year. Image is from the funeral in December 2013.
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  In America right now there is an aura of disregard about the pandemic which is harming vulnerable populations. 
  Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving, I attended a death cafe — an open space to discuss death and grief. 
  We need spaces like this to reflect and talk about the death all around us. While visiting these death cafes, I'
  
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• The diversity of Biden's cabinet will be just for show if it ends up promoting bad policies

  20-12-2020 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, addresses a crowd of family friends and peers during the Swearing-In Ceremony, in his honor, as the 33rd Army Vice Chief of Staff held at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Arlington, Va., Jan. 31, 2012.
  US Army
  The Biden administration is being praised for its diversity, having selected minorities for high-profile roles.
  Some of these appointees though, have advanced policies or taken money from donors that have hurt communi
  
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• Facebook removed COVID-19 vaccine misinformation in Israel after government request

  20-12-2020 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Facebook posts weremendacious and misleading, according to Israeli officials.
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  Facebook removed anti-vaccine content in Israel after a Justice Ministry request, according to Reuters.
  The content posted on four Hebrew-language groups included photos, videos, and text posts, per the report. It said vaccines included microscopic tracking chips. 
  The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Saturday received the first vaccine shot in Israel
  
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• A woman who studied 600 millionaires says the same traits helped them get rich - and there are 2 key ways anyone can develop them

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  Millionaires have discipline and focus.
  Michael Dodge/Getty ImagesMillionaires tend to share the same traits - discipline, focus, resilience, and perseverance, according to a researcher who studied more than 600 millionaires.But anyone can develop these qualities by doing two things, she said: understanding where you are today and building new behaviors around typical behaviors.But when building new behaviors, obsessively measuring your progress can pull you off track, says a habit expert.Visit
  
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• Scammers set up fake websites posing as COVID-19 treatments to trick people into sharing personal information, US officials warn

  20-12-2020 16:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Medical syringes are seen with Moderna company logo displayed on a screen in the background i
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  US Justice Department officials took down two scam websites posing as pharmaceutical companies making COVID-19 treatments, officials said Friday.
  The sites purported to be created by the healthcare companies Moderna and Regeneron in order to trick people into handing over their personal information.
  COVID-19-related fraud has proliferated in the past year, with Americans losing o
  
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• Trump's is ending his term with a spree of executions, once again revealing his appetite for cruelty

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  The Trump administration has pushed ahead with a staggering number of federal executions this year despite the ongoing pandemic, calls to overhaul the criminal justice system, and international standards.
  Last week, Trump amended federal execution protocols, paving the way for the government to use poison gas, firing squads, electrocution, and hanging in future federal executions.
  Recent executions have drawn renewed attention to the issue of capital punishment, increasing the pressure on
  
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• The top 9 shows on Netflix this week, from 'Manhunt: Deadly Games' to 'The Ripper'

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  "Manhunt: Deadly Games"
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  "Manhunt: Deadly Games" topped Netflix's popularity rankings this week. 
  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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  The Spectrum original series "Manhunt: Deadly Games," about the security of
  
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• The mad dash by countries trying to buy up as much of the COVID vaccines as possible will only drag out the pain of the global pandemic

  20-12-2020 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Biotechnology company Moderna protocol files for COVID-19 vaccinations are kept at the Research Centers of America in Hollywood, Florida, on August 13, 2020.
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  Vaccine nationalism, in which countries prioritize their domestic needs at the expense of others, will have significant global economic consequences.
  As long as the COVID-19 virus is not under control in all regions of the world, there will continue to be a global economic cost associated with t
  
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• COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered in the UK and US, but the rollout may take years in poorer countries. Here are the major challenges they face.

  20-12-2020 15:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A young girl waits to be tested for COVID-19 in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya.
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  In December, the world watched as the UK and the US administered their first doses of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines.
  But lower-income countries may have to wait for years before they can vaccinate the majority of their population, researchers have found.
  Cost and availability, combined with transport, storage, and distribution issues pose serious problems – which
  
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• 7 ways to prepare your small business and increase profits during peak holiday season

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  Your website needs to be mobile friendly to capture the most customers this holiday season.
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  It's time to start preparing your business for the holidays, especially if you want to maximize time, profits, and sales. 
  Most people will be online shopping this winter, so it's critical your website updated with new pictures, products, and a smooth and flexible checkout flow. 
  Engage with your customers by responding to comments or reaching out to "abandoned cart" customers, and
  
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• 12 fast-food items that have been removed from menus in 2020, so far

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  Taco Bell recently discontinued the Mexican Pizza.
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  Multiple fast-food chains have limited their menus this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and changing tastes.
  Fan-favorite menu items like Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, McDonald's buttermilk chicken tenders, and KFC's potato wedges were all discontinued this year.
  Limited-time-only releases like McDonald's sold-out spicy chicken nuggets were also recently removed.
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• Just because Trump is leaving the White House doesn't mean the threat of authoritarianism is over

  20-12-2020 15:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the South and North Korea on June 30, 2019 in Panmunjom, South Korea.
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  President Donald Trump has long been called an authoritarian and compared with authoritarian leaders. His loss to President-elect Joe Biden begs the question: what becomes of authoritarianism in a post-Trump world? 
  Even once Trump leaves office on January 20, authoritarianis
  
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• The company that designed this luxury $290,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van has a 9-month waitlist - see inside the Elevate

  20-12-2020 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Elevate camper van.
  Outside Van
  Custom camper van maker Outside Van unveiled a 170-inch Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper that's valued at around $290,000: the Elevate.
  The Elevate has two showers, a kitchen, two beds, a six-person dinette, a lounge area, a toilet, and a robust speaker system.
  The van was purchased by "one of Hollywood's most popular actors" about four days after the company unveiled the build, Outside Van's marketing and creative director Brian Jagodnik told Business Insider i
  
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• Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows attempted to hide his COVID-19 diagnosis and the White House outbreak

  20-12-2020 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  White House chief of staff Mark Meadows departs the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on October 12, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  Mark Meadows deliberately tried to hide the White House coronavirus outbreak from the public, according to an investigation by the Washington Post.
  The White House chief of staff not only tried to keep his own diagnosis a secret but also instructed at least one fellow advisor who wanted to disclose an infection not to, an unnamed
  
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• I flew on Spirit Airlines' newest jet and the quiet cabin and modern interior couldn't make up for bare-bones seats and lack of amenities

  20-12-2020 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Flying on a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo.
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  Spirit Airlines is in the midst of a fleet renewal that will see some of Airbus' newest jets join its already young fleet. 
  The A320neo family offers additional fuel efficiency for the airline and a quieter, more modern cabin for passengers.
  I flew on a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo from Newark to Boston and saw what it was like to fly on one.
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• Bitcoin tycoon Mike Novogratz breaks down how the pandemic accelerated the cryptocurrency revolution

  20-12-2020 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lucas Jackson/ReutersBitcoin bull Mike Novogratz explained two pandemic-induced trends that accelerated the "cryptocurrency revolution" during a Real Vision interview published Friday. The first: the policy response to the global pandemic, specifically from the US government he said. And the second trend: the "digitalization of everything." "We are going to look back and in some weird way, this is going to have been a blessing for the cryptocurrency revolution," Novogratz said of 2020.
  
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• Coronavirus aid talks are just a preview of the stupidest political argument we will have in 2021

  20-12-2020 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
  Do we need to worry about the deficit right now with interest rates at zero and the economy in a full blown depression?
  Experts say no.
  Will that stop Republicans from having a conniption fit about it next year?
  Of course not.
  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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  I generally don't like to make year-end predictions, but watching Congress debate another coronavirus aid packag
  
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• Bitcoin's market cap could hit $1 trillion in 2021 as its growing reserve currency status drives adoption higher, a cryptocurrency expert says

  20-12-2020 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  REUTERS/Stephen LamBitcoin's market cap could hit a trillion dollars as early as 2021, according to Blockchain.com's head of research."My expectation is that bitcoin will become a trillion dollar asset as early as next year," Garrick Hileman, who is also a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics, told Business Insider.Although the 2020 bitcoin rally was largely driven by institutional investors, he expects to see continued buy-in more from retail and Wall Street investors going forward
  
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• 3 trend reversals that will define the market in early 2021, according to a stock chief at the world's largest asset manager

  20-12-2020 14:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  CNBCPent-up demand from consumers and significant cash reserves are setting up the economy and stock market for a potential roaring 2021, according to Tony DeSpirito, chief investment officer of US fundamental active equity for BlackRock.DeSpirito says this will be driven by COVID-19 vaccine rollouts across the globe.This scenario is setting the stock market up for three key trend reversals in early 2021 as investors begin to adjust to the reality of an imminent return to normal, says DeSpirito.
  
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• Chaotic scenes as Londoners try to escape the city before midnight lockdown. Police deployed to prevent non-essential journeys.

  20-12-2020 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People wait on the concourse at Paddington Station in London on December 19, 2020.
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  The sudden announcement that London would be put on lockdown resulted in many Londoners trying to escape the city before midnight.
  Trains were fully booked shortly after the announcement was made.
  Footage emerged of a crowded St Pancras train station. Matt Hancock called it "totally irresponsible behavior."
  Police will be deployed at stations to prevent non-essential jou
  
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• This $600 million concept yacht was inspired by ancient Roman architecture but designed to look like a shark - see inside the Prodigium

  20-12-2020 13:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The concept Prodigium yacht.
  Lazzarini Design Studio
  Rome-based Lazzarini Design Studio has unveiled another megayacht design inspired by an animal: the Prodigium.
  The concept yacht was designed to look like a shark, but has interior elements inspired by ancient Roman architecture.
  If constructed, the ship could take about 28 months and almost $364.5 million to build, designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini told Business Insider in an email interview.
  As a result, the yacht could retail for about $607.4 m
  
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• Biden is considering Russian financial sanctions or other retaliatory action in response to the SolarWinds hack

  20-12-2020 13:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President-elect Joe Biden gives a speech in Delaware.
  Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
  President-elect Joe Biden is considering financial sanctions and coordinated cyber attacks against Russia, according to Reuters.
  Biden on Thursday said his government would make the breach a "top priority" from its first day. 
  Biden's administration will be "imposing substantial costs on those responsible for such malicious attacks, including in coordination with our allies and partners," he said on Thursday. 
  
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• Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison has moved to Lanai, the Hawaiian island he's spent half a billion dollars developing. Here's how Ellison bought 98% of the island and turned it into a sustainability experiment.

  20-12-2020 13:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The island of Lanai from above.
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  Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison bought 98% of the island of Lanai in 2012 for an estimated $300 million.
  Since then, he's worked to make it a tourist destination, including purchasing budget airline Island Air to ferry passengers from Oahu to Lanai. (He has since sold a controlling interest in the airline). 
  Ellison is also hoping to turn Lanai into a wellness utopia. He launch
  
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• Photos show a tower of human skulls found buried beneath Mexico City. The Aztecs ritually sacrificed them, archaeologists say.

  20-12-2020 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new portion of the Aztecs' Huei Tzompantli skull tower discovered under Mexico City in March, 2020.
  Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH)
  Archaeologists discovered human skulls stacked in a tower buried in Mexico City.
  Aztecs used such towers, called tzompantli, to display skulls of people who were ritually sacrificed.
  Part of this tower, called Huei Tzompantli, was uncovered in 2015. The new discovery brings the total number of skulls in it — from men, women, and childre
  
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• Trump raised the idea of imposing martial law to overturn the election in a White House meeting, according to reports

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  Former General Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s recently pardoned national security adviser, departs a protest of the outcome of the 2020 presidential election outside the Supreme Court on December 12, 2020 in Washington, DC.
  Tasos Katopodis/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump, in a White House meeting Friday, weighed the idea of imposing martial law to overturn the election result, reported The New York Times and Axios.
  The idea was first touted by Michael Flynn, Trump's former nat
  
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• How developers are using immersive tech to offer timely perspectives on race, diversity and culture

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  Developers are using virtual reality to recreate both historic and everyday events, and allow users to hear and experience different perspectives.
  Some experiences are designed to encourage people to look at their own behavior, while others tell lesser-heard stories. 
  One takes users back to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, while another documents the discrimination experienced by a Black male during throughout his life.
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