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• How to change the audio language or subtitles in a Disney Plus GroupWatch

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  Disney Plus GroupWatch lets you adjust your viewing experience without impacting others.
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  You can change the audio language or subtitles at any point during a Disney Plus GroupWatch.
  When you change the language or subtitles, it only affects you — everyone else's stream will stay the same.
  To make the change, click or tap the audio and subtitles icon in the top-right.
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• Americans will soon have access to 9 at-home COVID-19 tests. Here's how to get them and use them.

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  Ellume and Abbott Laboratories expect to deliver millions of at-home COVID-19 tests in 2021.
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  Six companies are joining the effort to make home COVID-19 testing widely available.
  The White House plans to boost production of 60 million home tests by summer 2021.
  Lucira Health, Ellume, and Abbott Laboratories have already been authorized to produce at-home tests.
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• The 5 best bed sheets we tested in 2021

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  Good sheets help you sleep better, so it's important to buy a set that's comfortable and long-lasting. We tested 13 sheets and consulted three experts to find the best sheets for every need.The L.L.Bean Percale Sheet Set, is our top pick; it's soft, breathable, and made from durable extra-long-staple cotton.Read more: The best duvet coversTable of Contents: Masthead StickyEven if you have the perfect mattress, it can be hard to fully enjoy your time in bed without a comfortable set of sheet
  
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• The 6 best cat litter boxes we reviewed in 2021

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyWe spoke to a veterinary behaviorist and a cat behavior consultant to find out what qualities to look for in a litter box.We then tested 17 of the most popular litter boxes, including budget, disposable, hooded, top-entry, and self-cleaning models.The affordable Nature's Miracle Hooded Flip-Top Litter Box, which can be used in three ways, is our top pick for the best litter box.This article was medically reviewed by Karie Johnson, DVM, veterinarian and co-founde
  
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• Former Trump official falsely claims 'there is no evidence of extremism' in the military

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  Then-Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general, Multi-National Corps Iraq, in Iraq. Austin became defense secretary in January.
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  A right-wing commentator claimed "there is no evidence of extremism" in the US military.
  The US military has come under intense scrutiny following veterans' participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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  A commentator on a right-wing media network claimed that "there is no evidence of extremis
  
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• How to watch the Super Bowl without cable - the Kansas City Chiefs face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on February 7

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AP Photo/Jeff RobersonThe Kansas City Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV on February 7.The game will be broadcast on CBS via cable, antenna, live TV streaming services, and CBS All Access.You can also stream the game for free through the CBS Sports app or the NFL app.See also: The best streaming services you can sign up for onlineProduct Card (small)When Tom Brady beat the Kansas Cit
  
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• How to use reminders, flags, and categories in Outlook to organize your email

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  Outlook has a handful of built-in organizational features like reminders and flags.
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  You can use reminders, flags, and categories in Outlook to help manage your email.
  You can get pop-up reminders for action items and flag messages for follow-up.
  You can create a set of color-coded categories for email and assign them with the right-click menu. 
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  Managing your Outlook email is challenging because many
  
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• The 50+ best Valentine's Day 2021 deals you can shop now, including discounts on flowers and candy

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The Bouqs Company/FacebookValentine's Day dates may look a little different this year with most of us staying indoors, but nothing's stopping you from treating your significant other (or yourself) with thoughtful gifts - especially when they're discounted. With the holiday a few short weeks away, now is the time to start shopping to make sure your order arrives in time, and many retailers are offering sales
  
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• S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as $1.9 trillion stimulus package works its way through Congress

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  ReutersUS stocks gained on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 closing at record highs.The gain was driven by continued progress on President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package.A weaker than expected January jobs report could boost chances of Biden's stimulus deal getting passed.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.US stocks gained on Friday as a weaker than expected jobs report set the stage for a swift pass
  
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• The 35 best Presidents' Day 2021 sales: The best deals on everything from mattresses to prescription glasses

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.PurpleA three-day weekend might be its best selling point, but Presidents' Day has more going for it than that - like a slew of online sales, for instance.This year, Presidents' Day lands on February 15, a day after Valentine's Day. While we're still a few weeks away from the holiday, several retailers have already announced their sales, including Leesa and Purple.Historically, Presidents' Day is one of the
  
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• The Old No. 77 Hotel in New Orleans is a budget-friendly stay with an excellent restaurant - but it has few other on-site amenities

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Old No. 77 HotelThe Old No.77 Hotel is a boutique property in the Central Business District of New Orleans. It has a hip, industrial aesthetic and highlights local art and culture throughout the property.I booked an entry-level room for just $71, but be aware these rooms don't include windows.Read more: Is it safe to stay in a hotel right now? An infectious disease doctor, a cleaning expert, and hotel
  
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• The best snow blowers in 2021

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyA quality snow blower should efficiently clear snow, require minimal effort, and last through many winters.Our top choice is the Toro Power Clear 821 QZE Gas Snow Blower because it can match your pace and effortlessly handles all types of snow.If you're not quite ready to buy a snow blower but still need to clear snow, check out our guide to the best snow shovels.When winter is in full swing and snowstorms are frequent, it's time to pull out the right tool
  
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• How to watch 'Nomadland' when it premieres on Hulu and in theaters on February 19

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  Frances McDormand could win her third Oscar for "Nomadland."
  Searchlight Pictures"Nomadland" will premiere on Hulu and in theaters on February 19.The critically acclaimed movie is nominated for Best Picture at the 2021 Golden Globes.Hulu starts at $6 a month for ad-supported streaming or $12 a month for ad-free streaming.See also: How to watch "Promising Young Woman" starring Carey MulliganProduct Card (sm
  
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• How to start a group chat on the Skype mobile and desktop apps

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  Though Skype is mostly known for its video chatting capabilities, it can also be used for group messages.
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  You can start a group chat in Skype with up to 600 participants at once.
  To create a group chat in Skype, tap the "New Chat" icon and choose "New Group Chat."
  Once you've created a group chat, it'll stay active for as long as it has members.
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  Skype allows you to hold group chats with as many as 600 participants a
  
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• SCOTT GALLOWAY: Removing Jack Dorsey as CEO should be the first step in Twitter's path to redemption

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  Scott Galloway is a bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern.
  The following is a recent blog post, republished with permission, that originally ran on his blog, "No Mercy / No Malice."
  In it, he writes that Twitter's toxicity and subpar financial results are one and the same problem — and the solution starts at the top.
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  Every day, 187 million people open Twitter for news, entertainment, and
  
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• 10 of the best Las Vegas Airbnbs, from a villa with a private pool to an apartment with views of The Strip

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.AirbnbThanks to its world-class entertainment and dining, Las Vegas is a popular year-round destination.While the city is known for its iconic hotels, there are plenty of worthy Airbnb options.We rounded up the best Las Vegas Airbnbs, ranging from $83 to $325 per night to start.Read more: Which is safer: Airbnb or hotels? Here's what doctors and the CDC say.Despite the ongoing pandemic, many Americans are s
  
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• Former baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez files to form $575 million SPAC as IPO craze continues

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  Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesThe former baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez is joining the SPAC craze and launching one of his own.Rodriguez is set to lead Slam Corp., which is seeking to raise $575 million in its public debut.Slam will seek to acquire a firm in sectors including sports, media, and wellness, a filing said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.The former baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez is the latest high-profile name to throw his hat i
  
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• 30 great Harvard courses you can take online for free

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Harvard; Alyssa Powell/InsiderHarvard University has over 140 of its classes publicly available online through the e-learning platform edX.Below is a list of the 30 most interesting free Harvard online courses, spanning topics like computer science, public health, history, and poetry.Browse all the Harvard online courses that are free to audit here. You can pay a fee (typically $50-$200 per course) if you'
  
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• The best online sales happening now, including Aerogarden, Frank and Oak, and Nest Bedding

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  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 Frank and Oak, Patagonia, and Overstock.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 our roundups for the best Super Bowl, Presidents' Day, and Valentine's Day sa
  
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• How 800 million pounds of Himalayan salt are mined each year

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  The pink salt comes from remnants of ancient seabeds that crystallized 600 million years ago.
  It's mined deep inside the mountains of Pakistan at the Khewra Salt Mine.
  Historically, Pakistan has seen little of the profits, even though pink salt is sold as a gourmet product worldwide.
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  Following is a transcription of the video:Narrator: Himalayan salt doesn't actually come from the Himalayas. It's mined 186 miles away in Pakistan. Thanks to its
  
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• Logistics experts in Europe agree that upskilling the workforce for the transition to automated manufacturing is an imperative

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  Logistics experts say increased automation of supply chains offers an opportunity to upskill workers to maintain human jobs.
  Technology from Norwegian robotics company AutoStore allows warehouses to operate at speeds up to four times as fast as manual operated warehouses. 
  Because of his work, Insider named Karl Johan Lier, AutoStore CEO and cofounder, to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming supply chain in Europe.
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• The 6 best snow jackets and coats for dogs in 2021, according to dog walkers

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThirteen dog walkers and trainers told us what dog snow jacket features and styles they prefer.Our experts say the best dog snow jackets are water-resistant, lined, and cover a dog's belly, like our top pick, the Ruffwear Powder Hound Jacket.For more winter dog gear, check out our experts' recommendations for the best dog boots.When winter weather comes calling, people aren't the only ones who struggle to stay warm and dry. Blustery days complete with snow,
  
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• Microsoft will pause political giving through 2022 to lawmakers who voted against certifying the presidential election

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  Microsoft also changed the name of its PAC to the Microsoft Corporation Stakeholders Voluntary PAC.
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  Microsoft contributions to Congress members denying election results will be paused through 2022. 
  Microsoft will also change its political action committee name to show it's voluntary for employees.
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  Microsoft will suspend contributions from its PAC through the 2022 election cycle to federal legislators who denied
  
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• The 5 best home safes in 2021

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  A small home safe can protect cash, jewelry, and important documents against theft, fire, and water damage.Our top pick is the AmazonBasics Security Safe because it's reliable, affordable, and easy to mount and operate.If you're in need of further home security, check out our guide to the best home security system.In a perfect world, there would be no need for safes to exist. In this magical place, thieves would never break into our homes or workplaces, fires would never break out, and we w
  
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• Biden says it's an 'easy choice' to push Republicans aside if it means getting his $1.9 trillion stimulus package approved faster

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  Biden indicated he's prepared to pass his $1.9 trillion stimulus package with only Democratic votes.
  Republicans are "just not willing to go as far as I think we have to go," the president said.
  He suggested that negotiations risked delaying the delivery of urgently needed federal aid.
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  President Joe Biden on Friday gave one of the strongest indications yet that he was prepared to
  
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• A lawyer who filed Sidney Powell's Michigan election lawsuit says he shouldn't be disbarred and was just 'holding the fort' for her

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  Attorney Gregory Rohl was instrumental in helping Sidney Powell file her Michigan election lawsuit.
  Michigan's governor and other elected officials are attempting to disbar Rohl as a result.
  Rohl said despite filing the case, he did not make any changes, additions, or corrections to it.
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  A local attorney who was instrumental in filing Sidney Powell's Michigan lawsuit to throw ou
  
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• Tom Brady's 8 most iconic moments in the Super Bowl

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  Tom Brady is playing in his 10th Super Bowl.
  Dating back to 2001, Brady has had some incredible moments on the game's biggest stage en route to becoming the G.O.A.T.
  Of course, Brady hasn't won every Super Bowl, so some of his most iconic moments are not successes.
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  Tom Brady is getting set to play in his 10th Super Bowl.Brady is 6-3 in the Super Bowl during his career, creating a mix of stunning achievements and
  
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• The top 9 movies on Netflix this week, from 'The Dig' to 'Below Zero'

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  Netflix originals "The Dig" and "Below Zero" were popular on the streamer this week. 
  Streaming search engine Reelgood keeps track of Netflix's daily top 10 lists.
  It provides Insider with a rundown of the week's most popular movies on Netflix every Friday.
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  A bunch of new Netflix original movies, such as "Below Zero" and "The Dig," were popular with users this week. And the Jason Statham movie "Homefront" is
  
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• The 5 best home theater systems of 2021

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  A home theater system can create an immersive movie-watching experience with surround sound.Compact systems offer convenience, while larger speakers with AV receivers perform the best.Polk's T Series Speaker System is our top pick thanks to its impressive performance and affordable price.For more speaker recommendations, check out our roundup of the best speaker deals.Speakers built into your TV are fine for casual viewing, but if you're looking for an immersive audio experience while watching m
  
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• 17 gift baskets for your favorite foodie

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.BokksuGift baskets should be thoughtfully curated with items that fit your recipient's tastes and interests.These 17 gift boxes are sure to make them smile, no matter what their indulgence of choice is. Need more gift ideas? Find all Insider Reviews holiday gift guides here. A gift basket is a common and easy gift to give to a client, host, or your in-laws, but all too often, gift baskets share th
  
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• The 4 best portable air conditioners we tested in 2021

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyIf you don't have space for a window air conditioner, a portable AC can help cool your space easily, efficiently, and quietly.Our top pick is from LG and cools up to 500 square feet quietly. Read more: The best window air conditionersA portable air conditioner is a good solution for rooms that don't have the single- or double-hung windows required for window units or those that aren't frequently used, like a guest room. They can be rolled wherever you need them,
  
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• The 4 best espresso machines we tested in 2021

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  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyEspresso is concentrated, pressure-brewed coffee that serves as the foundation of drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.You'll need a good machine (or device) to do it right when making it at home so we tested over a dozen to find the best ones you can buy.The Gaggia Classic Pro has a compact design, short learning curve, can be repaired, and produces rich, full-bodied shots. Check out our other coffee and espresso guides.Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee t
  
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• Production of Walmart's Great Value lightbulbs is slated to move overseas, and it's devastating news for this small Ohio city and dozens of workers

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  "Unfortunately, it's no longer economically viable to continue to operate the line," a spokesperson for GE Lighting, a Savant Systems Company, told Insider.
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  GE Lighting, a Savant Company, is moving production of Walmart's Great Value lightbulbs to China.
  As a result, 81 workers in Bucyrus, Ohio, are set to lose their jobs.
  "This is a difficult decision we made based on the needs of our business and one that is not taken lightly, particularly in today's environment
  
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• This chart shows which industries are still struggling to regain jobs since the start of the pandemic

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  Restaurant staff tend to patrons having dinner on the first day of full capacity seating on September 25, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.
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  The US only added 49,000 jobs in January, far below the expected number of job gains.
  The following chart shows how employment in different industries has changed since February 2020. 
  Motion picture and sound recording industries are the farthest below their pre-pandemic employment.
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• Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' fiancée Brittany Matthews has built her own sports empire as a professional soccer player, part owner of a women's soccer team, and a fitness guru

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  Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews pictured in February 2019.
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  Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is taking on his second Super Bowl on Sunday.
  His fiancée Brittany Matthews has carved out her own athletic career in Kansas City.
  She's also pregnant with the couple's first child and is due later this year.
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  Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is headed to his second Super Bowl in
  
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• Startup seeks to digitise India’s huge gold market

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  Gold carries a special significance for Indian consumers, but the process of unlocking its value can be difficult – partly because many Indians do not have a credit rating and there is also social stigma associated with visiting a pawnbroker –...
  
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• Marketers are unprepared for a cookieless future

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  A majority of European marketers appreciate the need to get ready for a future without cookies – now under 12 months away – but a significant proportion feel their company is not prepared, according to IAB Europe. 
  
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• Lessons from Amazon's record growth year

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  Amazon’s Q4 2020 results reflect how much further the company goes beyond its e-commerce business, with key investments in its analytical layer being fundamental.
  
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• How brand 'personalities' can impact sponsorship ROI

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  Sports fans categorise brands as having different “personalities”, and understanding these perceptions can help marketers enhance their sponsorship strategies, according to a study published in the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR).
  
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• Enthusiasm for electric vehicles grows in Southeast Asia

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  A new study by Frost & Sullivan, commissioned by Nissan, shows that consumers across Southeast Asia continue to show high enthusiasm to own an electrified vehicle, largely driven by a growing need to create a more sustainable future....
  
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• BBC Global News could move to a subscription model

  05-02-2021 01:00
  
  The BBC, which currently relies on advertising and licensing to fund its English language Global News service via the BBC World News channel and BBC.com, has suggested it is considering moving to a direct-to-consumer subscription model.
  
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