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• How airlines are responding to Wednesday's siege at the US Capitol as they're faced with the prospect of flying rioters home

  07-01-2021 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The US Capitol Building seen from Washington, DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport.
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  Airlines are preparing for the worst as protests in Washington, DC turned into riots on Wednesday, and some participants will now be boarding aircraft to fly home. 
  Some airlines are banning alcohol on their flights departing Washington and moving their flight crews out of downtown hotels.
  Protesters harassed and heckled Utah Senator Mitt Romney while on a Tuesday flight t
  
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• Police have arrested only 69 people connected to the Capitol building invasion so far, far fewer than those arrested during BLM protests this summer

  07-01-2021 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Police try to hold back protesters who gather storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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  Police say they arrested 69 people in the immediate aftermath of the rampage at the US Capitol on Wednesday.
  The figure pales in comparison past protests in the nation's capital, such as the 194 protesters arrested during an anti-racism protest following the po
  
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• Social media users are slamming a Hyatt hotel in Washington, DC, after a video surfaces showing Trump supporters parading around the hotel without masks

  07-01-2021 23:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Supporters of President Donald Trump take over balconies and inauguration scaffolding at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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  Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC, is facing backlash after Bloomberg reporter William Turton tweeted a video showing maskless Trump supporters mingling inside the hotel after the historic Capitol siege. 
  Hyatt is now facing backlash on social media after the video, posted on Wed
  
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• Sen. Lindsey Graham blames Trump for Capitol riots and says the president needs to 'understand that his actions were the problem'

  07-01-2021 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a news conference in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
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  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday after the riots at the US Capitol.
  "When it comes to accountability, the president needs to understand that his actions were the problem, not the solution," Graham said.
  Graham said he was "embarrassed and disgusted" about Wednesday's breach, and described the perpetr
  
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• The attempted coup at the US Capitol is a warning: the future of global democracy is in danger

  07-01-2021 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a "Stop the Steal" rally on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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  The attempted coup in Washington is a warning sign of historical dimensions.
  By inciting his followers to carry out such acts, Trump has confirmed the worst fears of his sharpest critics.
  Three particularly negative consequences could result: the US could be weakened on the world stage, empower a political counter-reaction, and embolden t
  
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• Federal prosecutors are investigating Trump's role in inciting the deadly Capitol riots

  07-01-2021 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Trump addresses supporters in Washington DC on January 6, 2021, ahead of an attack on the US Capitol
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  The US attorney in Washington, DC, said Thursday that federal prosecutors are investigating President Donald Trump's role in inciting violent riots that shook Capitol Hill on Wednesday and resulted in four deaths.
  "We are looking at all actors here, not only the people that went into the building, but ... were there others that maybe assisted, or facilitated, or played some ancillar
  
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• Trump reportedly didn't bother checking on Pence after unleashing a violent mob that rampaged through the Capitol shouting 'Where's Mike Pence?'

  07-01-2021 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Donald Trump and Mike Pence walk to deliver a coronavirus update in the White House Rose Garden on Monday, September 28, 2020.
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  President Donald Trump barely put any effort at all into checking into Vice President Mike Pence's safety during the Capitol siege on Wednesday, a source close to the vice president told CNN. 
  The insurrectionists at the Capitol could be heard shouting, "where's Mike Pence," according to the source.
  The violent mob Trump unleashed on th
  
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• How to watch 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 3 on CBS All Access

  07-01-2021 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.CBS"Star Trek: Discovery" is streaming its third season on CBS All Access.The season three finale premiered on January 7, and you can now watch all 13 episodes.The sci-fi series stars Sonequa Martin-Green ("The Walking Dead") as Michael Burnham, a crew member aboard the USS Discovery.CBS All Access costs $5.99 a month with limited commercials, or $9.99 per month without commercials.Sci-fi fans looking to "b
  
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• At least 50% of COVID-19 cases spread from people without symptoms, a new study found

  07-01-2021 23:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Customers eat lunch at tables outside restaurants in London, England, September 20, 2020.
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  At least 50% of new COVID-19 cases are transmitted by people who don't show symptoms, according to a new study.
  That includes people who never display symptoms and those whose symptoms hadn't started yet. 
  A study authors said findings underscore the need for people who feel healthy to follow public-health guidance on mask wearing and social distancing.
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• Meet the Trumps: How America's first family arrived in New York on a steamship from Germany in 1885 and built a sprawling empire in 4 generations

  07-01-2021 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Donald Trump stands with his children Ivanka and Donald Jr., during Trump's press conference at Trump Tower in New York on January 11, 2017.
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  Donald Trump's grandfather moved to the US from Germany in a steamship in 1885.
  In the 135 years since then, the family has produced real-estate magnates, one federal judge, and the current president of the United States.
  Mary Trump, President Trump's niece, made headlines when she released a book about the Trump famil
  
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• 19 simple accessories to help you declutter your workspace - all under $25

  07-01-2021 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AmazonNo matter where "work" is these days, a clean, organized office desk can help you be more focused and productive. If you can't ever seem to find the supply you need or your drawers are overflowing with snacks, it's time to add some organizational structure to your workspace. From bin systems to cord organizers, these accessories will get you more organized, and they all cost under $25. 
  
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• Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said he would vote Trump out of office if he was still a member of the president's Cabinet

  07-01-2021 23:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, watches as President Donald Trump makes remarks to members of the media during his arrival at the Pentagon, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
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  John Kelly, who served as President Donald Trump's chief of staff from July 2017 to January 2019, called for the president's removal via the 25th Amendment on Thursday.
  "What happened on Capitol Hill yesterday is a direct result of his poisoning the minds of people with the lies
  
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• Sony's new flagship 4K OLED and 8K LED TVs will launch later this year - here's a full breakdown of every model

  07-01-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.SonySony's upcoming 2021 lineup of Bravia XR 4K and 8K TVs will launch later this year, with sizes ranging from 50 inches to 100 inches.The collection is led by a new flagship Master Series 8K LED and a new 4K OLED with improved brightness.Pricing hasn't been detailed yet, but we'll update this article with preorder options once they're available.See also: The best 4K OLED TVsTable of Contents: Masthead Sti
  
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• Out of nearly 20 leggings in my closet, internet-famous athleisure brand Girlfriend Collective makes my favorite pair - here's why

  07-01-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Girlfriend CollectiveI own nearly 20 pairs of black leggings, but Girlfriend Collective's Compressive High-Rise ($68) has been my all-time favorite for athleisure for several years now.Girlfriend Collective leggings are made from a flattering and helpful compression material that never pills. The well-placed seams elongate and slim.Each legging is made from 25 recycled water bottles, and the company pr
  
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• Amazon is still selling Trump merchandise after Shopify took down the president's official campaign store

  07-01-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
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  Amazon is offering hundreds of Trump-affiliated merchandise for sale as other tech firms suspend the president's accounts after Wednesday's US Capitol siege.
  Rioters dressed in "Make America Great Again" hats and waving "Trump 2020" flags violently broke into the US Capitol building. Four people died as a result of the violence.
  The company was not immediately available to comment on whether Amazon plans to limit the sale of Trump-affiliated products.
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• How to mirror your iPhone's screen onto a Mac computer, using QuickTime or a third-party program

  07-01-2021 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you want a bigger iPhone screen, you could buy a newer model — or, you could learn how to mirror your iPhone's screen on a Mac computer.
  Using a Mac's QuickTime player, you can easily mirror your iPhone screen on your Mac.
  You can also use the third-party app Reflector to optimize iPhone content that is set up for AirPlay to be played on your computer.
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  One of the iPhone's greatest assets is its connectivity. Built into A
  
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• Newspaper front pages from across the US and around the world showcase the attempted coup from pro-Trump insurrectionists

  07-01-2021 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A stack of Thursday's edition of The Washington Times is left outside of an office in the U.S. Capitol building on January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC. Following a rally yesterday with President Donald Trump on the National Mall, a pro-Trump mob stormed and broke into the U.S. Capitol building causing a Joint Session of Congress to delay the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump.
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  Thousands of protesters from across the US gathered in W
  
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• Boeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle federal charges that it tried to defraud the FAA during its 737 Max scandal

  07-01-2021 22:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Boeing 737 Max 7.
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  Boeing will pay a $2.5 billion fine to settle fraud conspiracy charges, federal prosecutors said Thursday. 
  Company employees were misleading or outright lied to safety regulators during the recertification process for the 737 Max jet, the Department of Justice said. 
  The 737 Max returned to the skies last month following two deadly crashes and a nearly two-year grounding.
  Shares of Boeing fell slightly in late trading after the set
  
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• Former Sen. John Danforth calls supporting Josh Hawley's senate campaign 'the worst mistake I ever made in my life'

  07-01-2021 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Sen. John Danforth (R-Missouri).
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  Former Republican Sen. John Danforth said on Thursday that supporting Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley's 2018 campaign was "the worst mistake I ever made in my life."
  On Wednesday, a violent mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists overran Capitol Hill during a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden. 
  Hawley took a leading role in challenging states' slates of electors and in push
  
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• Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos as the world's richest person thanks to Tesla's surging stock

  07-01-2021 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Katherine Taylor/Reuters/Axel SpringerElon Musk surpassed Jeff Bezos as the richest person on the planet on Thursday."How strange," the Tesla and SpaceX CEO tweeted. "Well, back to work."The Tesla chief has added more than $150 billion to his fortune in the past year, after shares in his electric-vehicle company rocketed up 740% in 2020.Musk's wealth derives from his roughly 20% Tesla stake and 48% SpaceX stake, as well as 57 million exercisable Tesla stock options, Bloomberg says.Visit Business
  
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• The Chinese air force's record number of flights around Taiwan is really a message to the world, experts say

  07-01-2021 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Chinese air force J-31 stealth fighter.
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  Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air-defense identification zone on 91 days from January to November, according to a Taipei-based think tank.
  Analysts say Beijing's strategy is more about sending a message to the US and the world than it is an attempt to wear down the Taiwanese military and public.
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  Beijing made a record number of incursions into Taiwan's air defence identifi
  
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• How to track your Etsy orders on a computer or mobile device

  07-01-2021 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Even if you don't have an Etsy account, you can track your order.
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  You can track most Etsy orders through the Etsy website or mobile app.
  Not all Etsy sellers provide tracking information, and they're not required to give you that information unless they've stated they would beforehand.
  If you don't have an Etsy account, you still might receive an email with tracking information.
  Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Once you fina
  
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• FAANG stocks rebound after Democratic wins in Georgia shake Big Tech

  07-01-2021 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  Big Tech recovers after a rough day Wednesday on Wall Street.
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  FAANG stocks recovered Thursday after a tough Wednesday session caused by Georgia's surprising election results.
  Gillman Hill Asset Management CEO Jenny Harrington pointed to newfound clarity of what's to come from Washington as her reasoning for the rebound.
  Other analysts noted the potential for more fiscal support and less political gridlock as a boost to Big Tech names.
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• Coronavirus immunity lasts at least 8 months after infection, and perhaps even years, new research shows

  07-01-2021 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A medical staff member grabs the hand of a patient to reposition their bed in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at the United Memorial Medical Centerin Houston, Texas, October 31, 2020.
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  Immunity to the coronavirus involves more than just antibodies. T cells and B cells protect us long-term, too. 
  A new study found that these other elements of immunity persist at least eight months in a majority of COVID-19 patients. They could protect most people against coronavirus
  
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• Michelle Obama tears into pro-Trump rioters for carrying out 'the wishes of an infantile and unpatriotic president' who 'can't handle the truth of his own failures'

  07-01-2021 22:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michelle Obama.
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  Former first lady Michelle Obama released a searing statement Thursday ripping into President Donald Trump's "violent" supporters for laying siege to the US Capitol on Wednesday.
  "Like all of you, I watched as a gang — organized, violent, and mad they'd lost an election — laid siege to the United States Capitol," Obama said in a statement.
  The day was "a fulfillment of the wishes of an infantile and unpatriotic president who can't handle the truth of his own failu
  
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• Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs on hopes for additional Democrat-backed stimulus

  07-01-2021 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty/Brendon HoffmanAll major US equity indexes closed at record highs on Thursday as Democrats' victories in Georgia Senate runoffs bolstered hopes for additional fiscal stimulus.Democrats' dual victories in Georgia Senate runoffs pave the way for the Biden administration to pass sweeping fiscal support in early 2021.A joint session of Congress confirmed Biden's win early Thursday morning, just hours after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The move eased some concerns around the violent rio
  
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• Why you should check the costs of incremental reach

  07-01-2021 01:00
  
  Brands looking to compensate for a loss of reach through traditional broadcast TV are turning to digital platforms; but they need to be wary of the quality and cost of that incremental reach, as the experience of Direct Line Group shows.
  
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• Jumpstart productivity through systems

  07-01-2021 01:00
  
  Productivity is a quality typically ascribed to individuals, but that is a tiny minority of the measures an organisation can take to improve – a new paper argues that firms must focus on their systems.
  
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• India’s used-car sales boom amid pandemic with consumers now ready to wheel and deal online

  07-01-2021 01:00
  
  India’s leading car-sales platforms, CarWale and CarTrade, have seen a 175% surge in inquiries for used cars since the easing of lockdown as commuters look to avoid crowded public transport. There’s also been a rise in car-loan leads of 146%.
  
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• How YouTube went from media pariah to partner, and what it means for marketers

  07-01-2021 01:00
  
  Once vilified and legally challenged by media giants for sharing small chunks of their content without permission, YouTube has forged a new relationship with Hollywood – one that offers a win-win for both, says YouTube’s vice president of content...
  
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• For brands, convenience is non-negotiable

  07-01-2021 01:00
  
  Life is hard – so buying your brand should be as easy as possible, a new trend report on WARC indicates.
  
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