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• We're Just Insider Now!

  27-01-2021 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Brian Howe/InsiderHello! You may have noticed that Business Insider has a new look. We recently updated the design of Business Insider to blend it more seamlessly into the Insider brand, which features news beyond business such as culture, politics, food, travel, entertainment, and much more. Insider's Business coverage has all the depth and breadth of business reporting you expect from Business Insider, but now you can find news about other topics about which you're passionate.What happened to
  
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• Here's how short-selling works, and how Reddit's day-trader army spoiled the strategy for GameStop bears

  27-01-2021 23:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GameStop. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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  Short sellers have lost billions on their bets as GameStop skyrockets.
  Millions of amateur traders on Reddit have pushed the price up.
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  Short-sellers have taken a hit now that GameStop shares have topped $330, in what analysts have dubbed an irrational rally stoked by the Reddit group "Wall Street Bets." When the market operates rationally, investors have the option to short a company's
  
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• 32 unique Valentine's Day gift ideas for everyone in your life

  27-01-2021 23:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Vinebox's unique way of packaging and delivering its wines ($84) will make this your recipient's most memorable Valentine's Day yet.
  Vinebox/InstagramThere can be a lot of pressure to find the best Valentine's Day present for your partner, friend, or children. With these 32 thoughtful ideas, we'll help you secure the perfect gift in time for the big day. Looking for more gifts? Check out all of our Valenti
  
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• Apple saw its 'highest volume of FaceTime calls' last Christmas as families spent the holidays apart

  27-01-2021 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tim Cook in Cupertino in September 2019.
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  Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company saw the "highest volume of FaceTime calls" during Christmas 2020.
  Many families were kept apart as governments warned against holiday travel to contain the coronavirus.
  Cook noted the increase in FaceTime usage during the company's Q1 earnings call. 
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  Apple saw its "highest volume of FaceTime calls" during Chris
  
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• WWE insiders break down new streaming strategy

  27-01-2021 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Morning and welcome to Insider Advertising for January 28. I'm senior advertising reporter Lauren Johnson, and here's what's going on:WWE's new streaming strategy.PR giant APCO links up with data startup.Instagram mega influencer Danielle Bernstein alleged of ripping off fashion designers.If this email was forwarded to you, sign up here for your daily insider's guide to advertising and media.Tips, comments, suggestions? Drop me a line at [email protected] or on Twitter at @LaurenJohns
  
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• The best online sales happening now, including 20% off Leesa mattresses

  27-01-2021 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, including savings at Travelzoo, Macy's, GlassesUSA, and more.Deals in this story are subject to change throughout the day. The prices listed reflect the deal at the time of publication. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out Business Insider Coupons.The best deals available right nowProduct Card (
  
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• Under Biden, pro-choice advocates shift focus to undoing Trump and targeting 'draconian' state restrictions

  27-01-2021 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Demonstrators hold banners in an abortion rights rally outside of the Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in the June Medical Services v. Russo case on March 4, 2020 in Washington, DC.
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  Pro-choice advocates are going on the offensive now that Trump and Pence are out of Washington.
  Activists hope to repeal Trump-era policies and push Biden to follow through on campaign promises.
  The president is expected to make announcements related to abortion on Januar
  
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• 16 domestic travel deals during Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend

  27-01-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.IHGValentine's Day 2021 falls on a Sunday, but it's part of the Presidents' Day long weekend.As the pandemic continues, many people are looking for safe, domestic getaways.We rounded up top US hotel deals for Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend.Read more: Is it safe to stay in a hotel right now? An infectious disease doctor, a cleaning expert, and hotel reps all share what you should know before you
  
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• The best music streaming services you can subscribe to in 2021

  27-01-2021 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Music streaming services give you access to millions of songs for a monthly subscription fee.Spotify is the best music service for most people thanks to its selection, features, and free plan.See also: The cheap headphones you can buy in 2021Table of Contents: Masthead StickyMusic listening has come a long way over the past few decades. Gone are the days when you had to buy CDs, vinyl records, or cassette tapes. You don't even have to buy digital downloads anymore. These days, you can simply sig
  
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• Tesla quietly added a new 1,020-horsepower version of the Model X to its lineup - the $120,000 'Plaid' edition

  27-01-2021 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla Model X.
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  Tesla added the Model X Plaid to its lineup on Wednesday. 
  The high-performance SUV delivers 1,020 horsepower and a 0-60-mph time of 2.5 seconds, Tesla says. 
  It costs $119,990, $30,000 more than the base-trim Model X Long Range. 
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  Tesla quietly added a new high-performance version of the Model X SUV to its lineup on Wednesday. The new model, the Model X Plaid, comes with a tri-motor setup that puts out
  
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• It's time for Europe to take private data from the hands of powerful tech monopolies and give it back to the people

  27-01-2021 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer SE.
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  Big tech companies shouldn't own the private data of citizens.
  Before Europe heads too far down the wrong path, we should give data back to who it belongs to: the people.
  Mathias Döpfner is the CEO of Axel Springer, a German media conglomerate which owns Business Insider.
  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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• The Trump Plaza condo board in West Palm Beach voted unanimously to dump the Trump name

  27-01-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Trumps arriving in Florida.
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  The condo board of West Palm Beach's Trump Plaza voted unanimously to remove Trump from the name.
  It's the latest in a string of Trump pushback from Floridians.
  Residents of the condo complex will still have to vote to officially change the name.
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  The board of the Trump Plaza condominium complex in West Palm Beach has voted unanimously to remove Trump from its name, The Pal
  
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• From biplanes to drones: How the Navy's carrier aircraft have dominated battlefields for almost a century

  27-01-2021 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
  US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric S. Powell/Released
  Navy aircraft carriers, and the airwings they bring with them, have projected US power around the world for decades.
  That airwing has evolved, and its pilots have flown some of the most advanced aircraft to see combat.
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  American aircraft carriers are one of the most dominant naval weapons in existence. Since their trial by fire i
  
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• The best gardening and landscaping tools in 2021

  27-01-2021 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Having the right gardening tools and accessories makes all the difference when it comes to tending to your garden. Below, we've rounded up the best tools based on hours of testing.Whether you need a hose, rake, shears, or a shovel, we have you covered.See also: the best gardening tools for beginners.Gardening is rewarding in many ways, but having a good collection of tools is essential for making the time spent working in your garden both easier and more enjoyable.We've researched, tested, and r
  
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• World leaders are worried Trump 'permanently' damaged democracy, EU chief says

  27-01-2021 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Germany's Merkel, EU's von der Leyen hold virtual joint news conference
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  World leaders are concerned former President Donald Trump did irreversible damage to democracy, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
  "We are worrying about whether democracy itself might have been permanently damaged in the last four years," she said, expressing horror at the Capitol siege.
  The EU chief said Trump and the Capitol attack showed how important it is to "address the darker si
  
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• The best portable chargers and power banks in 2021

  27-01-2021 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThe best battery packs and power banks help us get through the busiest of days, providing portable power for our smartphones, tablets, and even laptops.With a large capacity, fast charging capability, and a reasonable price, the Elecjet PowerPie is our pick for the best power bank you can buy in 2021.But RAVPower's 20,000 mAh battery pack is also a great value because it can charge your phone many times over for less than $30.Looking for a way to charge your pho
  
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• Man caught with pipe-bombs and a replica of 'Hitler's Buzzsaw' machine gun also carried a fake 'White Privilege' credit card

  27-01-2021 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The fully-operational pipe bombs found at the scene.
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  A man was charged Tuesday with possessing five fully operational homemade bombs "and materials to make more," according to the US Attorney's office in the Northern District of California.
  Officers found a total of 49 firearms, including a replica of a World War II-era German MG-42 machine gun nicknamed "Hitler's buzzsaw."
  Investigators found a mock credit card with "45" as its numbers and labels like "WHITE PRIVILEGE CARD"
  
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• Elizabeth Warren and AOC slam Wall Streeters who criticize the GameStop rally, saying they treat the stock market like a 'casino'

  27-01-2021 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eric Thayer/Reuters
  Sen. Elizabeth Warren and AOC slammed hedge funds who are criticizing the GameStop traders.
  Both say Wall Street investors and hedge funds have long treated the stock market like a casino.
  Redditors on a popular subreddit are buying up shares of GameStop, sending the stock price soaring. 
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  Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts slammed hedge funds and investors who are criticizing the traders buying up GameStop stock, sa
  
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• Apple demolished Q1 earnings estimates and set a new record with $111 billion in revenue

  27-01-2021 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tim Cook and a customer on September 20, 2019 in New York City.
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  Apple set a new record during its fiscal first quarter with $111.4 billion in revenue.
  Apple reported $65.6 billion in iPhone revenue in the three months following the iPhone 12's October release.
  The 5G-equipped smartphones and the rise of remote work helped to drive Apple's Q1 sales upward.
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  Apple reported $111.4 billion in revenue during its 2021 fiscal
  
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• A third of COVID-19 survivors are diagnosed with conditions like stroke, dementia, and psychosis

  27-01-2021 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  One in eight COVID-19 survivors receive their first-ever psychiatric or neurological diagnosis within six months of testing positive. 
  Cognitive complications are more prevalent among survivors with prior mental health diagnoses and those who've been hospitalized. 
  The virus may lead to neurological complications due to a lack of oxygen, the immune system's response, or by invading the brain itself. 
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• California Uber drivers score a win after court partially allows class-action lawsuit for pre-Prop 22 payments

  27-01-2021 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Drivers in California sued Uber and Lyft, claiming the companies owe them $630 million in back wages.
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  Uber must face a class action lawsuit from 4,800 drivers in California, a court ruled Tuesday.
  Drivers sued over Uber's refusal to pay employment benefits under AB-5 before Prop 22 passed.
  The ruling lets them sue together over expenses and pay statements, but only separately on pay amounts, overtime, and sick leave.
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• The best iPhone deals happening right now, including $120 off an iPhone 12 Mini

  27-01-2021 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Crystal Cox/Business InsiderApple's iPhones are some of the best, most coveted smartphones around. While often priced higher than the Android competition, iPhones routinely see discounts that can make them easier to buy.Currently, Apple's smartphone line-up consists of several different iPhones: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone SE, and iPhone XR. Some older
  
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• Tesla falls short of Wall Street's expectations as it closes out its first profitable year

  27-01-2021 22:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk
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  Tesla reported its earnings for the final quarter of 2020 on Wednesday afternoon.
  Elon Musk's automaker missed Wall Street's earnings expectations by about 20%.
  Shares of Tesla fell sharply in late trading following the news. 
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  Tesla posted yet another quarterly profit to close out 2020, but fell short of Wall Street's expectations, as the electric automaker continues to grow its sales and turn a
  
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• Facebook blows away Q4 expectations, but calls out Apple's iOS privacy change as a 'headwind' for 2021

  27-01-2021 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Facebook on Wednesday reported $28.1 billion in Q4 revenue, beating expectations of $26.4 billion.
  Facebook said monthly users grew to 2.8 billion, versus 2.76 billion expected by analysts.
  Facebook reported GAAP EPS of $3.88, beating analyst expectations of $3.23.
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  Facebook on Wednesday reported record numbers for its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, beating Wall Street's expectations.The company generated $28.1 bi
  
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• Biden economic advisor pushes back against restricting eligibility for stimulus checks

  27-01-2021 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A White House economic advisor Jared Bernstein argued the stimulus checks are "better targeted" than many people assume.
  It comes as lawmakers debate restricting the eligibility for stimulus payments to lower-income Americans.
  Some economists argue that the checks helped shore up finances of people unable to get unemployment insurance.
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  A top economic advisor to President Joe Biden pushed back Wednesday on the idea of limi
  
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• What is an SD card? Here's what you need to know about the small memory cards for electronic devices

  27-01-2021 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SD cards can be used to store data from electronic devices such as digital cameras and gaming consoles.
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  SD cards are small thumbnail-sized memory storage cards. 
  There are several varieties of SD cards available today with max capacities ranging up to 128 TB. 
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  An SD card, short for Secure Digital card, is a type of removable memory card used to read and write large quantities of data in
  
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• Chamath Palihapitiya says WallStreetBets traders can do the same fundamental analysis as hedge fund managers who 'don't have an edge'

  27-01-2021 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brendan McDermid/ReutersChamath Palihapitiya told CNBC WallStreetBets traders are better at analysis than some hedge funds.He said the retail investing phenomenon is here to stay. The investor also called for hedge funds to be more transparent about their trades.Sign up here our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Chamath Palihapitiya told CNBC on Wednesday the recent frenzy of trading stemming from Reddit's WallStreetBets demonstrates that retail investors can do the same q
  
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• How to join Nextdoor so you can engage with your neighborhood online

  27-01-2021 22:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nextdoor is a social networking platform that connects users with their local community.
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  You can join Nextdoor by creating an account on its website or app with your email or by linking a Facebook, Apple, or Google account.
  Nextdoor is a social media site that connects you with your neighborhood.
  To add a second home to Nextdoor, you'll need a new account with a unique email.
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• S&P 500 suffers biggest decline since October with the Fed mum on further aid

  27-01-2021 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty Images / Bryan R. SmithUS stocks dropped on Wednesday as the Fed left interest rates unchanged and didn't promise further aid for the economy.Retail traders continued to wage a battle against hedge funds, sending the prices of heavily-shorted stocks soaring.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.The S&P 500 faced its biggest decline since October while the Dow and Nasdaq tumbled as the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchange
  
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• 10 highly shorted stocks are soaring as Reddit traders wage war against top Wall Street hedge funds

  27-01-2021 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Reuters / Lucas JacksonThe Wall Street Bets forum on Reddit - now 3 million members strong - is flexing its muscle against hedge funds.The forum has sparked an epic short squeeze in shares of GameStop, which is now spilling over into other highly shorted stocks.Detailed below are the 10 highly shorted stocks that are soaring at the expense of many hedge funds.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.An extreme level of herd mentality led by Reddit's 3 million-memb
  
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• I’ve tested dozens of mattresses and the Leesa Hybrid is the most comfortable - it's also 20% off with our exclusive discount

  27-01-2021 21:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.LeesaThe Leesa Hybrid is the best hybrid in our buying guide because it balances firm support with cloud-like softness so well.It combines innerspring and memory foam to provide a ton of support while containing motion transfer.You can take 20% off any size of the Leesa Hybrid with our exclusive code "INSIDER". Read more: We've tested almost every Leesa mattress. Here's what you can expect from each and how
  
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• This tree house Airbnb in Big Bear, California was a safe and socially distant getaway for my family after months of staying indoors

  27-01-2021 21:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alesandra Dubin/InsiderI've barely left my home in Los Angeles County over the last year due to COVID-19.I finally took a socially-distant family getaway to a tree house-style Airbnb in Big Bear.The refundable listing cost $400 per night, plus taxes and cleaning fees.Read more: Which is safer: Airbnb or hotels? Here's what doctors say.I'm a travel writer, but like most of my colleagues, I've been long groun
  
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• The best places to shop for men's boots in 2021

  27-01-2021 21:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Thursday Boot Co.Fall boots are a perfect transitional shoe for when it's too cool for sneakers, but not cold enough for heavy-duty winter boots.Which boots you choose to wear has everything to do with where you plan to wear them. Some of our favorite pairs come from Thursday Boot Co., Timberland, Clarks, Dr. Martens, Frye, and L.L. Bean.Although we typically assign boots to cooler temperatures, t
  
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• Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says he closed his GameStop position after the stock's latest surge

  27-01-2021 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brendan McDermid/ReutersBillionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has sold his call options in GameStop, according to an interview with CNBC on Wednesday.Palihapitiya had purchased the options on Tuesday after asking his Twitter followers what he should "throw a few 100k at."Palihapitiya said he will donate all of his gains and principal from the trade to David Portnoy's Barstool Fund.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapiti
  
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• Democrats are setting the stage to propose $300 monthly direct payments for families with children under 17

  27-01-2021 21:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden on January 26.
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  Democrats are drafting legislation to have the IRS send monthly payments of up to $300 to millions of families, sources told Insider.
  People could opt to receive a monthly check or a lump sum after filing taxes, according to an early version of the plan.
  Biden supported an identical measure during the presidential race, and Democrats are expected to lobby heavily for it.
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• A 'COVID tongue' that's swollen, bumpy, or patchy may be a sign of virus infection

  27-01-2021 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Healthcare workers take a swab sample from a passenger amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a commuter train station
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  Research on Spanish patients found COVID-19 may cause symptoms in the mouth and tongue.
  About one in four patients in the study experienced swelling, sores, bumps, or discolored patches.
  Researchers also found evidence of skin rashes and bumps on the hands and feet. 
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• Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya says GameStop's rally is no different than how Wall Street missed out on Tesla's surge

  27-01-2021 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The tech investor closed his GameStop position.
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  Investor Chamath Palihapitiya told CNBC on Wednesday that GameStop's rally resembles Tesla's rise.
  He said GameStop's mind-boggling surge this week is another instance of individual investors winning out over hedge funds. 
  A collective effort by one Reddit community has sent GameStop shares through the roof this week. 
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• The Boeing 737 Max has flown over 2,700 flights since its November ungrounding as the EU gives the green light

  27-01-2021 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  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. The aircraft is the shortest variant of fuel efficient MAX family.
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  The Boeing 737 Max has flown over 2,700 passenger flights across 5,500 hours since November 2020. 
  Five airlines currently fly passengers on the Max in the US, Canada, Brazil, Panama, and Mexico. 
  The European Uni
  
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• The best exercise balls of 2021

  27-01-2021 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An exercise ball is great for a home gym as it works stability and flexibility and makes bodyweight exercises harder.The best exercise balls are durable, mildly flexibility, and retain air well.
  Our top pick, the TheraBand Exercise and Stability Ball, has thick walls and holds air even if punctured. Exercise balls might seem like a boring piece of workout equipment that sits in the corner of the gym with no one using it. But that's only because it's an overlooked dark horse - the benefits o
  
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• The best air conditioners in 2021

  27-01-2021 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyA window air conditioner should cool your space quickly and quietly. The best air conditioner is from LG because it uses ultra-efficient inverter technology and runs quietly.For those who don't have central air to cool their space, window air conditioners are the next best thing. They can fit in your windows for convenient cooling, and if you choose one that's Energy Star certified (which many of our picks are), your bills won't run up too high. Despite wha
  
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• Nasdaq CEO Friedman says the exchange will halt trading in a stock if they link unusual activity to social media chatter

  27-01-2021 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jim Spellman/Getty ImagesNasdaq CEO Adena Friedman told CNBC the exchange tracks social media chatter. She said the Nasdaq will halt trading if they link chatter to unusual activity in a particular stock.Friedman said it's unclear whether recent Reddit activity would be considered illegal by the SEC. Sign up here our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman told CNBC Wednesday that the exchange monitors social media chatter, and will halt trading if
  
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• Fauci said 'macho guy' Trump saw masks as a 'sign of weakness' and many Americans followed his lead

  27-01-2021 21:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci said former President Donald Trump likely didn't routinely wear a mask because he thought it diminished his "manhood."
  "He's a pretty macho guy," Fauci said of Trump in an interview with the Atlantic. 
  Fauci said it's "unfortunate" Trump wasn't in the habit of wearing a mask because many Americans copied him. 
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci in a new interview with the Atlantic said that former Presiden
  
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• C3.ai shares climb after launch of 'Ex Machina' predictive analytics application

  27-01-2021 21:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tom Siebel, CEO of the artificial intelligence firm C3.ai.
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  C3.ai announced the launch of a no-code predictive analytics application on Wednesday.
  Shares climbed as much as 11% on the news, pushing the company's market cap over $15 billion.
  The AI company's shares have now jumped over 370% since its December IPO mid-range price.
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  C3.ai shares climbed as much as 11% on Wednesday, continuing the company's histo
  
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• The 4 main reasons that GameStop stock became the target of a Reddit forum with more than 2 million members

  27-01-2021 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Inside a GameStop store people line up to purchase a Sony PS5 gaming console in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 12, 2020.
  Carlo Allegri/Reuters
  GameStop is having a wild week that has little to do with the video-game market.
  The largest video-game retailer's stock value has exploded, from around $40 on January 20 to over $360 on January 27.
  But why GameStop? And why now? These are the main reasons.
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• Insider Retail: The Outdoor Voices comeback story and why retailers cutting MyPillow ties now threatens CEO Mike Lindell's multimillion-dollar empire

  27-01-2021 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Starbucks COO Rosalind Brewer is leaving the coffee giant.
  AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenIn a week dominated by more coronavirus vaccine updates and GameStop's insanely soaring share price, retail once again finds its way into the mainstream news cycle. That's right! You might've seen that Starbucks COO Rosalind Brewer is set to become the CEO of Walgreens, a company that hopes to lead the way with the vaccine rollout. And speaking of companies led by women, this week we take a look at Ashley
  
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• Governor Chamath and venture capital's politics invasion

  27-01-2021 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hello, and welcome to this Wednesday's edition of the Insider Tech newsletter, where we break down the biggest news in tech.Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Get Insider Tech straight in your inbox by subscribing here.Soundtrack: For maximum enjoyment of this newsletter, we recommend "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas.This week: Chamath's California Governor dreaming and the venture capital invasionMichael Kovac/Getty Images for Vanity; Olivia Reaney/Business InsiderThe
  
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• 'What is this bull----': Fauci explains how he challenged Trump and his people on COVID-19

  27-01-2021 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci
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  Dr. Fauci gave a candid interview with The Atlantic about his time working with Trump.
  Fauci said he confronted Trump and his aides directly when needed.
  "I didn't tell them to back off," Fauci said. "That wasn't my style."
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke openly in a new interview about how he dealt with confrontations during his time working with the Trump White House on the
  
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• Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya won't confirm whether he'll run for California governor, but he wants Newsom out

  27-01-2021 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chamath Palihapitiya, Social Capital's founder and CEO
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  Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya tweeted out a link to a "Chamath for California Governor"  website on Tuesday.
  Palihapitiya's website was set up by two supporters of Palihapitiya and was not an official campaign page, according to a Recode reporter.
  The investor supports an effort to force a recall vote for current California Gov. Gavin Newsom, which would lead to a special election la
  
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• Marjorie Taylor Greene faces a new wave of condemnation for repeatedly spreading conspiracy theories about mass shootings

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  Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, holds up a "Stop the Steal" mask while speaking with fellow first-term Republican members of Congress on the steps of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 4, 2021.
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  GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is under renewed scrutiny for spreading a host of conspiracy theories.
  Greene has spread multiple baseless theories about mass shootings, prompting backlash from victims. 
  CNN reported this week that the freshman congresswo
  
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• Why China’s ‘Silver Economy’ is an online gold mine for brands

  27-01-2021 01:00
  
  Even before the pandemic struck, China’s senior shoppers were gradually closing the digital gap on younger consumers, but last year they made up the fastest-growing demographic of online shoppers and many are sticking with online shopping...
  
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