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• The accused Nashville suicide bomber was reportedly paranoid about 5G technology. Here's what we know about the false 5G conspiracy that went viral this year.

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  : FBI and first responders work the scene after an explosion on December 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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  On Christmas morning, a suicide bombing shook Nashville. The explosion injured three and damaged 41 buildings, Business Insider previously reported. 
  The FBI said Anthony Quinn Warner, who was in the van that exploded, was responsible for the bombing. Besides Warner, there were no casualties.
  While the investigation is ongoing, the local NBC affiliate re
  
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• The US has confirmed its first case of the new, more transmissible coronavirus strain in Colorado

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  Healthcare workers from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment check in with people waiting to be tested for COVID-19 at a drive-up testing centerin Denver on March 12, 2020.
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  Colorado officials confirmed the first US case of a new coronavirus variant that was first identified in the UK.
  The strain may be more transmissible than its predecessors, but there's no reason to think it's more deadly.
  Public-health experts say the emergence of the new strai
  
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• Insider poll: The typical American expects to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine within the next 3 months. That's not likely.

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  Dr. Ramkumar Sankaran receives the Covid-19 vaccine with the first batch of Moderna's vaccine at Hartford hospital in Hartford, Connecticut on December 21, 2020. -
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  The typical American believes they will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine within the next three months, according to recent Insider polling.
  The CDC recommends that the first round of vaccinations should go to frontline workers and people aged 75 and up, but each state is in charge of its vacci
  
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• 5 observations from an expert on what may be 'the most consequential cyberattack against the US to date'

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  A SolarWinds banner at the New York Stock Exchange on the day of the company's IPO, October 19, 2018.
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  US officials now widely believe that Russian state-sponsored hackers are responsible for what's being called the Sunburst attack against numerous important US businesses and government agencies.
  The immediate effects will be difficult to judge, and a complete accounting of the damage is unlikely, but here are five observations that cybersecurity experts can make so far.
  
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• Coursera Plus is now $100 off through January 10 - you'll get almost unlimited access to online courses and professional certificate programs from top schools

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Coursera; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderCoursera Plus is $100 off now through January 10. It's the deepest discount we've seen.The subscription ($296 now, originally $399) is a year-long access pass to over 90% of the site's online courses. Below, you'll find a few of the most popular courses included in the Coursera Plus subscription. The membership can be a great deal for students who plan to take mu
  
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• Trump is the most admired man in 2020, beating Obama, who's held the top spot on the Gallup list for the past 12 years

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  President Donald Trump.
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  President Donald Trump is the most admired man in the country, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.
  Trump's top slot on the annual list overtakes former President Barack Obama, who's been No. 1 for the past 12 years.
  Trump joins the top rank alongside former first lady Michelle Obama, who was named most admired woman. 
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  For the first time, President Donald Trump alone is the most
  
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• US stocks slide from new highs as hope for expanded stimulus fades

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  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
  Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images/US stocks on Tuesday pulled back from record highs as hopes for $2,000 direct stimulus payments faded. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' attempt to hold a vote on the $2,000 checks, but he said the Senate would "begin a process" of considering a proposal to send them.Intel soared 8% after Daniel Loeb's activist hedge fund urged the chipmaker in a letter to explore
  
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• The Coast Guard's only working icebreaker sailed farther north than ever before 'to wave the flag' in the Arctic

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  US Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star in the Chukchi Sea at about 10:30 a.m. local time on December 23, 2020.
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  Polar Star, one of only two US polar icebreakers and the only one currently functional, sailed north of 72 degrees latitude on Christmas Day, a new record for the service.
  The milestone and Polar Star's deployment come as the US scrambles to build more icebreakers, which are seen as vital for asserting presence in the increasingly accessible Arctic.
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• JetBlue has banned Lil Pump for life after the rapper refused to wear a mask on a flight

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  Rapper Lil Pump performs during the 2020 Adult Video News Awards at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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  20-year-old rapper Lil Pump has been issued a lifetime ban from JetBlue after he refused to wear a mask on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.
  A spokesperson for the airline said Lil Pump "became verbally abusive with crew members after being asked multiple times and refusing to comply with JetBlue's f
  
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• 31 years ago, Delta Force pulled off its first successful hostage rescue, saving a CIA operative from an enemy prison

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  Panamanian Defense Forces Headquarters in Panama City after its destruction during the US invasion, December 27, 1989.
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  In the early morning hours of December 20, 1989, Delta Force operators descended on a Panamanian prison holding CIA operative Kurt Muse.
  The operation, conducted at the outset of the US invasion of Panama, brought Muse home safely, becoming Delta Force's first successful hostage-rescue mission.
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• A Massachusetts Republican Party leader says he thinks he got COVID-19 at a White House Hanukkah event

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  Holiday decor adorns the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2020..JPG
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  Massachusetts Republican State Committee Vice Chairman Tom Mountain tested positive for COVID-19 days after attending a Hanukkah party at the White House in Washington, DC. 
  Mountain said he doesn't know exactly where he contracted COVID-19, but told WJAR that he believes it was likely at the White House. 
  He said there were about 100 people at the party, and few o
  
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• ReserveBar is an online store for luxury wine and spirits - I was impressed by its selection of top-shelf liquors and the shipping experience

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.ReserveBarReserveBar is an online luxury spirit and wine store that specializes in rare bottles, gift sets, and fine drinkware.When it comes time for a special occasion - especially an engraving or a last-minute order - ReserveBar is a go-to.You're not going to want to shop here for your everyday beer or bottle of table wine - you can buy those things at more affordable prices elsewhere.Read our guide to th
  
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• The US is vaccinating people way too slowly. A top doctor says the federal government is to blame.

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  U.S. Vice President Mike Pence receives a COVID-19 vaccine to promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccine at the White House on December, 18, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  According to analysis from NBC News, it could take the US nearly a decade to vaccinate enough Americans to bring the pandemic under control at its current pace.
  President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday said the Trump administration is falling "far behind" on vaccinations.
  Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown
  
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• Trump’s demand for $2,000 stimulus checks could cost the GOP its Senate majority, but reveals his enduring influence within the party

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  President Donald Trump.
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  President Donald Trump's last-minute call for $2,000 stimulus checks has put him on the same side as congressional Democrats, and at odds with leaders from his own party.
  The pressure has put some Republicans in a bind to back Trump's demands, signaling the president's ongoing influence.
  If Senate Republicans derail the effort to get Americans $2,000 checks, it could backfire and hurt them in the upcoming Georgia runoff election — costi
  
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• Everlane's big 'Goodbye 2020' sale includes its ultra-comfy knit ballet flats, cashmere sweaters, and sneakers

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.EverlaneEverlane is currently holding its "Goodbye 2020" event with styles discounted up to 60% off.You'd be surprised what you can find on sale - like trainers and jeans under $40. We've highlighted some of our discounted favorites below, and you can always browse all of the discounted items for men and women. Everlane holds sales periodically throughout the year, like its "Goodbye 2020" event, w
  
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• This 223-foot hydrofoil concept yacht and is powered by autonomous sails, solar and has zero emissions - see inside Nemesis One

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  Nemesis Yachts' Nemesis One.
  Nemesis YachtsNemesis Yachts created the Nemesis One, a 223-foot concept zero emissions hydrofoil catamaran yacht powered by an autonomous wing sail and hydrofoils.There are different interior module configurations that can be removed when the yacht is in "Ultra-Light Race Mode" to help the ship travel faster.The Nemesis One has a cruising speed of 35 knots and a top speed of 50 knots. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Nemesis Yachts has unveil
  
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• A former BMW and Ferrari designer critiques the Tesla Cybertruck: 'Cold,' 'sterile,' and 'almost repulsive'

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  The Cybertruck's design doesn't mesh with its environmentally sustainable message, Stephenson said.
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  Design legend Frank Stephenson criticized the Tesla Cybertruck as "sterile," "isolating," and "anti-environmentalist" in a video review of the pickup posted December 10. 
  Stephenson has designed vehicles for brands including McLaren, Ferrari, Mini, and BMW. 
  He said the Cybertruck may look futuristic now, but it will feel dated soon. 
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• Dunkin' is introducing new 'extra charged' coffee with 20% more caffeine that tastes the same as normal

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  Dunkin' will start selling coffee with 20% more caffeine.
  The coffee will be available for only $2 through January.
  Dunkin' has grown compared to competitors this years. 
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  Dunkin' just announced it will sell coffee with extra caffeine to start the new year. Beginning December 30, customers can get Extra Charged hot or iced coffees for only $2 to encourage everyone to try out the new drink. The promotion runs through January 26.The Ex
  
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• 18 places to buy alcohol online - from general online liquor stores to monthly wine delivery services

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.DrizlyIf you know where to shop, buying alcohol online is much easier than in brick-and-mortar stores.Here are 18 popular delivery services that deliver alcohol to your door. In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, some companies have announced changes to their services and delivery options so we've included specific details below. Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying
  
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• This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van conversion that can sleep 6 skyrocketed in popularity amid the pandemic - see inside the $68,900 Doc Holiday

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  An 144-inch Doc Holiday with add-ons.
  Off Highway VansOff Highway Van created the Doc Holiday, a customizable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van.The van can accommodate up to six people, making it a good camper van for families with children, according to Off Highway Van's co-founder Seth Riddle.The Doc Holiday has skyrocketed in popularity amid the pandemic as more families started opting for road trips instead of international travels.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Off High
  
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• I use Coursera to take all the fun classes I didn't have time for in college, like an art history course taught by the Museum of Modern Art. Here's why it's such a great resource for pursuing your hobbies and interests.

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Coursera; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderOnline learning platforms are great tools for both personal and career development.I've been interested in art for years, but I stopped investing time in the subject when it didn't apply to my college major.I used an affordable online course on Coursera - created by the Museum of Modern Art, one of the top museums in the world - to get back into a hobby I genuinely en
  
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• Here's how to use your FSA dollars before you lose them at the end of the year - and get a discount on supplies you'd need to buy anyway

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.FSAStore.com; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderThe pre-tax money you contribute to your FSA must be used on eligible healthcare products and services, which can be as mundane as Advil and as unexpected as Felix Gray or Warby Parker glasses or an at-home Zeel massage.FSA dollars work on a use-it-or-lose-it provision. If you don't use your FSA money by December 31 of each year (or March 15 of the ne
  
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• The Boeing 737 Max just returned to US skies with American Airlines - here's how to tell if you're flying on the plane

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  Boeing test pilot Jim Webb gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of a 737 MAX 7 at Boeing Field, on March 16, 2018 in Seattle, Washington, after completing the plane's first flight.
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  The Boeing 737 Max began flying paying customers again in the US on Tuesday with American Airlines and will soon fly for United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. 
  Flyers can tell if they're on a Max by looking at markings on the plane, the size of the engines, inside
  
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• Intel soars 8% after activist hedge fund Third Point urges chipmaker to explore strategic alternatives

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  FILE PHOTO: Loeb, founder of Third Point LLC, participates in a panel discussion during the Skybridge Alternatives Conference in Las Vegas
  ReutersIntel soared 8% on Tuesday after activist hedge fund Third Point sent a letter to the chipmaker urging it to explore strategic alternatives, according to Reuters.Third Point, run by Daniel Loeb, has amassed a nearly $1 billion stake in Intel, Reuters said, citing people familiar with the matter."Without immediate change at Intel, we fear that America'
  
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• How to change your Twitter username to make yourself easier to find, or more anonymous

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  You can change your Twitter username as much as you'd like, but it needs to be unique — you can't take a username that someone else has.
  To change your Twitter username, you'll need to open the "Settings and privacy" menu.
  Your Twitter username doesn't have to match or resemble your real name, so feel free to call yourself whatever you like.
  Remember that your Twitter username is the name that starts with an @ symbol, and is different from your display name, which doesn't have to be uniqu
  
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• 9 online bedding startups that make some of the most comfortable sheets we've ever tried

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Parachute/InstagramTable of Contents: Masthead StickyWith so many bedding brands to choose from, it can be overwhelming, uninspiring, and expensive to find the best set of sheets for your bed. After testing them ourselves over the years, online startups like Brooklinen, Parachute, and Boll & Branch are great places to buy sheets.Their bedding is priced lower than luxury competitors', but it's no le
  
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• JOIN US ON JANUARY 5: Sign up for our live event on how to make the most out of PPP

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  Sign up for our live event on January 5 at 1 PM for a conversation with Insider journalists.
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  The Paycheck Protection Program is back. To find out what that $325 billion in funding means for you, please join our small business reporter Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins and entre
  
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• Rocket Internet surges after Elliot Management takes 15% stake, complicating its plans to go private

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  FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Paul Singer, founder and president of Elliott Management Corp
  ReutersRocket Internet surged on Tuesday after it was revealed that activist investor Elliott Management, led by Paul Singer, took a 15.1% stake in the German-based tech startup incubator.The recent position by Elliott could complicate Rocket Internet's previously announced plans to delist from the exchange and go private after struggling to recreate some of its earlier successes.Shares of Rocket Internet jump
  
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• A California woman in her 30s who said she's a Disney employee said she got the coronavirus vaccine, while the state is being overwhelmed by a surge in cases

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  A woman who said she's a Disney employee in her early 30s said in a Facebook post that she received a vaccine from a California hospital with the help of family connections, The Orange County Register reported over the weekend.
  The hospital said in a statement to Insider that "several doses were administered to non-front line healthcare workers so that valuable vaccine would not be thrown away."
  Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilit
  
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• Arcturus Therapeutics plummets 53% after analyst downgrades following COVID-19 vaccine trial updates

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  A scientist at RNA medicines company Arcturus Therapeutics researches a vaccine for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at a laboratory in San Diego.
  ReutersArcturus Therapeutics fell as much as 53% to $40 on Tuesday, extending its losses for a second straight day after Wall Street was disappointed with the medical company's COVID-19 vaccine updates. Analysts from Barclays, Raymond James, and Baird all downgraded their ratings for Arcturus on Tuesday. Arcturus released clinical and precl
  
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• Mitch McConnell says the Senate will consider Trump's demand for $2,000 stimulus checks but rejects initial vote

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  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said the Senate would "begin a process" of considering $2,000 stimulus checks for Americans — a measure that Democrats and President Donald Trump have pushed for.
  Trump refused to sign Congress' $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $600 checks, for nearly a week while demanding that the legislation include the larger direct payments.
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• Dyson's space heater seems like a ridiculous cost, but it saved me hundreds of dollars last winter

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.DysonThe Dyson Pure Hot + Cool removes 99.97% of pollutants and allergens and can heat or cool a much larger room than its size suggests.It's not at all cheap (and there are cheaper options out there), but it definitely works better than many we've tried and is bound to last longer. Even though its price is cringe-worthy at just over $600, it saved me hundreds more in electricity costs last winter.Read
  
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• Nashville mayor says Trump still hasn't reached out to him about bombing

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  FBI and first responders work on the scene after an explosion on December 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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  Nashville Mayor John Cooper on Monday told CNN that President Donald Trump has not yet contacted him following a bombing on Christmas Day. 
  This is part of a broader trend with Trump, who's often been slow to respond to national tragedies.
  The blast injured several people and damaged dozens of buildings. 
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• American Airlines just completed the Boeing 737 Max's first passenger flight in the US since March 2019

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  An American Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 8.
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  American Airlines flew the first scheduled passenger flight in 21 months of the Boeing 737 Max in the US on Tuesday from Miami to New York. 
  The uneventful flight marked the beginning of a new chapter for the aircraft that aims to restore confidence from the traveling public. 
  Airlines like American are eager to get the plane flying to take advantage of its economics and get the grounding behind them.
  The aircraft was g
  
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• Trump's delay on signing the stimulus bill could have cost unemployed Americans $5.9 billion - but now new reporting suggests payments won't lapse as feared

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  President Donald Trump finally signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill nearly a week after it was passed by Congress.
  The delay meant that unemployed Americans could have missed a week of the $300 supplemental unemployment insurance the bill provides.
  However, the Department of Labor told The Hill and CNBC on Tuesday that payments would continue as planned.
  With nearly 20 million Americans receiving some form of unemployment benefits as of early December, a lapse in the
  
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• The best lanterns

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  Whether you're using it to light up your tent or cabin while camping or need it to help you see during a power outage, you'll be glad you have a reliable lantern on hand to ward off the dark.The best lanterns offer powerful lumen output, have great battery life capable of lasting for several hours, and are durable enough to hold up no matter where you take it. Our top pick, the CORE Equipment 500 Lumen CREE LED Lantern offers a bright output, is compact enough to not take up too much cargo
  
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• 10 free or affordable online courses and programs that can help you land a project management job

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  FreshSplash/Getty ImagesWhen you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Project management is a quickly growing field - and one you can break into without a master's degree.Below are 10 online courses and resources, from free intro classes to programs that will prepare you to take the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.Read more: 13 e-learning sites where you can learn to code online for free or an affordable priceS
  
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• These are all countries that have already reported cases of the new, possibly more infectious coronavirus variant from the UK

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  A traveler walks past screeners testing a system of thermal imaging cameras at Los Angeles International Airport in June 2020.
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  Several countries have imposed travel restrictions on the UK after reports of a new, possibly more infectious coronavirus variant circulating the country.
  One academic estimate said the new variant could be up to 70% more transmissible, though it is too early to say so definitively.UK health authorities said the variant was first detected in Sept
  
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• 2 ways the pandemic can change your taxes for 2020, and how to prepare

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  Remote workers might have some tax changes to note next year.
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  Tax season, when it will be time to file your 2020 taxes, is right around the corner.
  If you donated to charity this year, you can claim a deduction worth up to $300 on your tax return.
  Remote work became the norm in 2020, but depending on where you worked from and for long, you may have additional taxes to pay.
  This article is a contributed piece as part of a series focused on millennial f
  
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• A major Apple supplier is reportedly using forced labor from thousands of Uighur workers to make glass for iPhones

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  Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Economic Summit held for the China Development Forum in Beijing in March 2019.
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  Lens Technology, a longtime supplier of glass for iPhones, uses forced labor from Uighur minorities in its factories, a report from the Tech Transparency Project found, according to The Washington Post.
  Apple has repeatedly been accused of benefiting from forced labor in China, and the company is said to have lobbied US lawmakers to weaken a bill intended to ban US compa
  
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• How to use emoji on your Mac in nearly any app, and save your favorites for quick use

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  It's easy to use emoji when typing on a Mac.
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  You can use emoji in nearly any Mac app through the "Emoji & Symbols" menu.
  To open your Mac's Emoji menu, you can use a keyboard shortcut, or find it by clicking "Menu" at the top of the screen.
  The Emoji menu will let you insert any emoji, along with a number of other symbols, punctuation marks, and accented letters.
  Once opened, you can change the size of the emoji, as well as mark your favorites.
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• 13 Taco Bell menu items that were removed in 2020

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  Taco Bell removed two of its nachos in 2020.
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  Taco Bell caused a stir when it announced the chain would be dropping 12 items from its menu.
  Among the fast-food items removed from menus this year were fan-favorite items like potatoes, nachos supreme, and the famous Quesarito.
  Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza was also discontinued in November, causing outrage among fans of the menu item.
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  Taco Bell has removed over a dozen
  
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• A recently unearthed ancient Roman restaurant in Pompeii shows what it was like to eat fast-food in 79 AD

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  Pompeii fast food.
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  Archaeologists uncovered an ancient Roman food counter on December 26.
  The counter was preserved underground by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
  Remains show that ancient Romans could buy wine, goat, duck, and other meals.
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  Archaeologists uncovered an ancient fast food counter in the ruins of Pompeii, and it shows that tastes haven't changed very much in the last 2,000 year
  
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• A fired Tyson manager who bet on how many workers would get COVID-19 said the office pool was an attempt to boost morale

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  Workstation divider at Tyson Foods' Chick N Quick plant in Rogers, Ark. April 24, 2020
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  Seven Tyson managers were fired earlier this month for betting on how many employees would test positive for COVID-19.
  One of the managers at the Waterloo, Iowa, plant told The Associated Press that the pool was an attempt to boost morale among exhausted supervisors.
  More than 1,000 workers at the plant have tested positive at least six have died.
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• How to create breakout rooms in Google Meet for smaller group sessions

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  Google Meet's breakout rooms feature can help your virtual classroom or work meeting be more efficient.
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  You can create breakout rooms in Google Meet as a way to divide a conference call into smaller sessions.
  You need a paid subscription version of the service to access this feature.
  Once created, breakout rooms can be edited or ended at any time. 
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  Breakout rooms in Google Meet allow moderators to
  
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• Stories of 2020: Technology in every side of life

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  With life lived at home more than ever, e-commerce penetration accelerated around the world in a shift that most marketers believe will be permanent.
  
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