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• Private equity buyers are circling ad agencies

  15-02-2021 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hi and welcome to Insider Advertising for February 16. I'm Lucia Moses, deputy editor, filling in for Lauren Johnson. Here's what's going on:PE eyes agency deals.Blue Sky Studios employees mull shutdown.TD Bank reviews its agencies.If this email was forwarded to you, you can sign up here for this daily insider's guide to advertising and media.Send tips, comments, suggestions to me at [email protected] or @lmoses.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesPrivate equity firms are looking to snap up ad agencie
  
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• Nancy Pelosi says she will create a '9/11-type' commission to investigate the Capitol insurrection

  15-02-2021 23:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference with House impeachment managers on the fifth day of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, on charges of inciting the deadly attack on the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2021.
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  Nancy Pelosi announced plans to establish a "9/11-type Commission" to investigate the Capitol riot.
  She said she wanted the panel to look into the "preparedness and response" of Capitol pol
  
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• Former Buccaneers player Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room

  15-02-2021 23:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, dead at 38.
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  Former Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead in a hotel room Monday.
  A missing person's report was closed Saturday after deputies assessed Jackson's well-being. 
  There were no signs of trauma; the local sheriff's department is determining the cause of death. 
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  Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson
  
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• New daily COVID-19 cases in the US just hit their lowest levels since October

  15-02-2021 22:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Emergency room nurse David Wilson receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, right, looks on outside the Chatham County Health Department on December 15, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia.
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  On Monday, the US reported the lowest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases since October. 
  Experts say falling rates may be due to social distancing, seasonal virus patterns, or dips in testing. 
  "We're nowhere out of the woods," former
  
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• People are boycotting Publix because a member of its founding family gave $300,000 to the Trump rally that led to the January 6 Capitol riots

  15-02-2021 21:55 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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  People are boycotting Publix after heiress Julie Jenkins Fancelli was unmasked as a top donor to the January 6 Trump rally.
  Fancelli is not a Publix employee but is set to inherit from the $8.8 billion founding family's fortune.
  Fancelli contributed most of the roughly $500,000 total raised for the "Stop the Steal" rally, the WSJ reported
  
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• UBS investment banking co-president Robert Karofsky will become sole head following the departure of Piero Novelli

  15-02-2021 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FILE PHOTO: Logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen in Basel
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  UBS' co-president of investment banking, Robert Karofsky, will become its sole head, the bank announced Monday.
  Current investment banking co-president Piero Novelli will step down at the end of March.
  Under Karofsky, UBS has pushed to bring together its investment banking services with other units, like wealth management.
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  UBS named Robert Karofsky as sole president of its investm
  
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• Corona and Budweiser parent company sues US beer-maker over use of 'Corona' in hard seltzer name

  15-02-2021 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Corona Hard Seltzer was launched in February last year.
  Twitter/@coronaextrausa
  AB InBev is suing Constellation Brands for allegedly violating a licensing agreement.
  AB InBev acquired Grupo Modelo in 2013 and licensed US-based Corona beer to Constellation.
  The lawsuit claims that Constellation violated the agreement by using 'Corona' for hard seltzer.
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  The beverage brand that owns Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois, is suing US beer-maker
  
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• McDonald's iconic Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry are back on the menu

  15-02-2021 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Shamrock Shakes are back at McDonald's.
  Hollis Johnson
  Mint-flavored Shamrock Shakes are back on the menu at McDonald's.
  The chain brings the shakes out each year for a limited time around St. Patrick's Day.
  McDonald's continues to attract customers despite the pandemic.
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  The Shamrock Shake is finally back on McDonald's menus, beginning on February 15.The iconic green shake is made with vanilla soft serve, whipped topping, and a minty "unmi
  
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• A Tory MP is under new investigation by the UK's anti-corruption watchdog after it rejected his appeal demands

  15-02-2021 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Conservative MP George Freeman is under investigation for further potential breaches of the ministerial code.
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  EXCLUSIVE: A Conservative MP and former health minister is under fresh investigation by the UK's anti-corruption watchdog after it rejected his demands for an appeal.
  Insider revealed last month that George Freeman broke the ministerial code by failing to seek permission before taking a role with a firm trying to sell protective equipment to the NHS.
  In an extraordinary exchange o
  
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• Parler, a preferred social-media platform for the far-right, is back online with Mark Meckler as interim CEO

  15-02-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Parler is back online.
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  Parler has relaunched with a Tea Party Patriots co-founder at the top.
  The social-media platform was taken offline by Amazon Web Services in January. 
  The site, a favorite for the far-right, was found to be a planning hub for Capitol insurrectionists.
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  Parler, the preferred social media platform for the far-right, announced Monday that it was back online after it was dropped
  
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• I was a type-A mom trying to 'have it all,' and I suffered a breakdown. Here are my 5 tips to help any working mom prioritize self-care on a daily basis.

  15-02-2021 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Prioritizing alone time is key for working moms to de-stress.
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  Jessica Milicevic is the owner of Maven Media, a strategic branding and marketing agency in North Carolina.
  She wrote a list of ways working moms can practice self-care without sacrificing too much time or money.
  Disconnecting, enjoying quiet time, and practicing self-compassion are easy ways moms can prioritize their wellness.
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  The term self-care has become one
  
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• Israel study reports 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 cases among people who receive 2 doses of Pfizer vaccine

  15-02-2021 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Staff of the Maccabi Health vaccination center administer doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine inside a mall parking lotin Tel Aviv, Israel on January 26, 2021.
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  Study found people who get the Pfizer vaccine are 94% less likely to develop symptomatic COVID-19.
  Israeli researchers found that fully vaccinated people are 92% less likely to develop severe cases. 
  The study compared 600,000 vaccinated people to same size group of unvaccinated people, Reuters wrote.
  
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• This hydrogen paste has a similar range to that of gasoline and could revolutionize the transport industry

  15-02-2021 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The development of POWERPASTE, that may revolutionize the hydrogen industry.
  Fraunhofer IFAM
  The Fraunhofer Institute produced a hydrogen paste that could revolutionize the industry. 
  Drivers only have to swap an old hydrogen cartridge for a new one and fill a water tank to refuel.
  The range of the paste can be compared to gasoline and could extend possibilities for drones. 
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  As the devastating potential impacts of climate ch
  
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• A Twitch streamer made $16,000 filming himself asleep and letting viewers disturb him with loud noises

  15-02-2021 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Asian Andy made $16,000 in just one night on his Twitch livestream.
  Asian Andy/YouTube
  Some influencers are making up to $16,000 on Twitch "sleep streams." 
  Asian Andy enabled text-to-speech recognition so viewers could play music and issue commands. 
  Other sleep influencers include Alex Shannon, who travels the world to sleep in luxurious locations.
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  Making money in your sleep sounds too good to be true, given many of us find it
  
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• Trump impeachment lawyer accuses journalist of being 'bloodthirsty for ratings,' then walks out of TV interview

  15-02-2021 17:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael van der Veen during Trump's second impeachment trial.
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  Michael van der Veen, a Trump impeachment lawyer, went on a rant against the media on CBSN Saturday.
  He called the reporter "bloodthirsty for ratings" before ranting and tearing off his mic.
  Trump was acquitted in the Capitol riot impeachment trial. 
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  Michael van der Veen, a lawyer who represented former President Trump in his second impeachment trial,
  
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• JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are eyeing bitcoin. Here are the big Wall Street names warming to cryptocurrencies

  15-02-2021 17:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  A JPMorgan co-president said he thought interest in bitcoin would build
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  A JPMorgan co-president said he's sure banks will embrace bitcoin "at some point."
  An arm of Morgan Stanley is reportedly considering investing in the cryptocurrency.
  Wall Street firms including BlackRock and BNY Mellon are moving towards bitcoin.
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  A $150 billion investment arm of Morgan Stanley is weighing up getti
  
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• Israel plans to reopen gyms, malls, and hotels - but only for people who have been vaccinated

  15-02-2021 16:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
  REUTERS
  Israel wants to reopen its economy with priority for those who've had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  Israel is leading the world in vaccinating its people, and is starting to plan for what comes next.
  The ideas are still being debated, and Israel's final policy could change.
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  Israel is debating a plan to re-open parts of its economy for only thos
  
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• The best Presidents' Day appliance sales at The Home Depot, Sears, Lowe's, and more

  15-02-2021 16:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.juanmonino/Getty ImagesPresidents' Day weekend is one of the best times of the year to find deals on home appliances. These are the best appliance deals happening now - including sales at The Home Depot, Sears, and more.Read more: Best Presidents' Day salesTable of Contents: Masthead StickyAlthough Presidents' Day is well known for its mattress sales, it's also a great time to shop for appliances. If y
  
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• A Louisiana GOP senator defended his vote to convict Trump, slamming him for trying to subvert the transfer of power

  15-02-2021 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana at the US Capitol on Saturday.
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  GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy defended voting to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial.
  Cassidy was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump, who was ultimately acquitted.
  Cassidy has faced a backlash for his stance from Republicans in his home state, Louisiana.
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  Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has defended his vote to convict f
  
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• Presidents' Day is one of the best times to buy a mattress - here are the best deals you'll find today from Casper, Leesa, and Tuft & Needle

  15-02-2021 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.NectarSeveral retailers are celebrating Presidents' Day with big sales on mattresses, sheets, pillows, and more.For even more bargains this month, check out our roundups of the best Presidents' Day deals, appliance sales, and Valentine's Day deals.So you've done your research and found the mattress best for you - all that's left is to buy it. They aren't an easy purchase to make; some options can soar well
  
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• The 55+ best Presidents' Day 2021 sales and deals on everything from mattresses to prescription glasses

  15-02-2021 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.PurplePresidents' Day is today, which means several retailers, including Leesa, Tuft & Needle, and Purple, are celebrating with huge sales. Historically, today is one of the best times of year to buy a mattress, but shoppers can also net big discounts on home goods, kitchen gear, and more. We've highlighted the best sales going on right now and answered frequently asked questions regarding the
  
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• A celebrity doctor is facing backlash for vaccinating his shoe-designer husband, who doesn't yet qualify to receive the COVID-19 shot

  15-02-2021 16:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dr. Jake Deutsch and Brian Atwood.
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  Dr. Jake Deutsche gave his shoe-designer husband a COVID-19 vaccine at their home last week.
  Brian Atwood, who doesn't appear to qualify for a shot, posted the vaccination on social media.
  The New York Department of Health told Insider on Monday that it will investigate the matter.
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  A celebrity doctor is facing criticism for giving his 53-year-old shoe-designer husband a coronaviru
  
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• Poles have created a device that detects coronavirus from breath

  15-02-2021 16:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is an automated machine translation of an article published by Business Insider in a different language. Machine translations can generate errors or inaccuracies; we will continue the work to improve these translations. You can find the original version here.The ML System company created a device that detects coronavirus from breath in less than 10 seconds. The invention was presented on Thursday during a press conference of President Andrzej Duda at the company's headquarters in Zaczerniu
  
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• Tinder, the dating app, to sell phone cases, accessories and apparel under its 'Tinder Made' brand

  15-02-2021 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is an automated machine translation of an article published by Business Insider in a different language. Machine translations can generate errors or inaccuracies; we will continue the work to improve these translations. You can find the original version here.Yes, oddly enough, Tinder, the app for meeting people, is planning to launch its own range of mobile accessories, including cases and more products that would be labeled"Tinder Made", i.e. made by Tinder. And this has been the main clue
  
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• Google Photos is adding some tools to edit photos, but if you want to use them you will have to pay for them

  15-02-2021 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is an automated machine translation of an article published by Business Insider in a different language. Machine translations can generate errors or inaccuracies; we will continue the work to improve these translations. You can find the original version here.Google announced in late 2020 that it was ending its free, unlimited Google Photos. From June this year, if you want more storage in addition to the 15 GB that the company offers for free, you will have to pay a Google One subscription,
  
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• Experts recommend washing reusable bottles at least once a day to avoid bacteria build-up

  15-02-2021 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is an automated machine translation of an article published by Business Insider in a different language. Machine translations can generate errors or inaccuracies; we will continue the work to improve these translations. You can find the original version here.Surely you too have reused a plastic water bottle for various uses. Although these containers are meant to be discarded after their first use, most people often give them a second or even third life despite the risks to intestinal healt
  
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• We're seeking nominations for Insider's rising stars of equity research under 35 - here's how to apply

  15-02-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Insider is seeking nominations for its list of top equity research analysts under 35.
  We want to hear from you about people who have stood out in the world of sell-side equity research.
  The deadline to apply is March 12.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  Whether they're covering a struggling sector or a pandemic-boosted one, Wall Street's equity research analysts are there to give clients an edge.We're looking to highlight the best up-and-comers and
  
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• How mogul Merck Mercuriadis bought songs by Shakira, Neil Young, and Taylor Swift to grow a $1 billion company

  15-02-2021 15:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Music mogul Merck Mercuriadis is the founder of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
  Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW
  Hipgnosis, headed by Merck Mercuriadis, recently purchased songs from Shakira and Neil Young. 
  The company is shaking up music publishing with an approach that puts songwriters first. 
  Primarily seeking established artists, Mercuriadis and his team pay huge amounts for song rights.
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  Owning the rights to your music can b
  
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• How to provide effective feedback by listening more and talking less, according to a social scientist

  15-02-2021 15:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When it comes to feedback, it turns out we want a good listener more than we want a good talker.
  Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesMost of us think of feedback as one-way communication. If I have feedback to give, then I will tell you to listen. Even the Business Dictionary defines feedback as a  one-sided communication: "Feedback: the information sent to an  entity . . . about its prior behavior so that the entity may adjust its current and future behavior to achieve the desired result." You
  
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• Howard Marks and Joel Greenblatt discussed market bubbles, tech stocks, and investing tips in a recent interview. Here are the value investors' 9 best quotes.

  15-02-2021 15:50 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Bloomberg TVHoward Marks and Joel Greenblatt discussed bubbles, tech stocks, and investing tips.The value investors suggested some companies deserve their lofty valuations.Here are Marks and Greenblatt's nine best quotes from the interview.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Value investors Howard Marks and Joel Greenblatt discussed market bubbles, tech stocks, and the key things they've learned during their careers in a recent RealVision interview.The Oaktree Capita
  
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• The top 20 dealmakers of 2020, ranked

  15-02-2021 15:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Meet the top dealmakers of 2020.
  Citigroup; JPMorgan; Morgan Stanley; Qatalyst Partners; Skye Gould/Insider
  Insider partnered with financial-data platform MergerLinks to identify the top dealmakers of 2020.
  Bankers at Morgan Stanley, Ardea Partners, and Centerview Partners topped the list.
  They worked on deals including Salesforce-Slack and Morgan Stanley buying E-Trade.
  Click here to check out the full list, available exclusively to Insider subscribers.
  Dealmaking got off to a rough start in 2
  
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• 14 ways fast-food chains have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic

  15-02-2021 15:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A McDonald's sign is pictured in Thornburg, Virginia, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
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  McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A have changed their operations since the pandemic started.
  The drive-thru lane has been a lifeline to most fast-food chains.
  Taco Bell's mobile-ordering option and contactless payments are likely to continue.
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  Many fast-food restaurants have adopted possible strategies for getting
  
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• A startup is turning shipping containers into sustainable food trucks by looking to tiny homes for inspiration

  15-02-2021 14:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Walkingboxes food trailer.
  Walkingboxes
  Berlin-based Walkingboxes is making sustainable food trailers out of shipping containers.
  Walkingboxes founder Daniel Lorch used research from the tiny home industry to shape the project.
  The startup has seen inquiries from around the world since its December 2020 soft launch.
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  Shipping containers can sometimes find new life as a tiny home, but now, a Berlin-based startup is turning the metal cont
  
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• Experts feared India's farming protests would be COVID superspreader events. Poverty, misinformation and a younger population may explain why cases plummeted instead.

  15-02-2021 14:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers shout slogans during a protest against the new agricultural laws, the rise of unemployment and price rise of goods and services, in New Delhi on India, on February 9
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  Mass gatherings such as the farmers' protests didn't become the superspreader events experts feared.
  COVID cases have steadily fallen, raising hopes the country is close to achieving herd immunity.
  One expert says misinformation may have been an "accid
  
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• A global chip shortage is wreaking havoc on everything from cars to game consoles. Here are the industries most affected by the ongoing scarcity.

  15-02-2021 14:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
  Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images
  A computer chip shortage caused by the pandemic is beginning to impact a range of industries. 
  The auto industry has been the hardest hit, leading some automakers to slash production. 
  The shortage is now affecting the smartphone, PC, and game console industries as well. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  The coronavirus pandemic has caused a computer chip shortage, and it's wreaking
  
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• Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on her daily routine and how she balances her personal life with being on TV every day

  15-02-2021 14:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Martha MacCallum is the anchor of Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum."
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  Martha MacCallum a TV news anchor based in New York who leads Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum."
  She spends each day plugged into the news, preps her show with a team of producers, and gets home around 5 p.m. for family time.
  Here's what her job is like, as told to freelance writer Nick Dauk.
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  As a TV news anchor, my workday rarely plays out the wa
  
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• Starlink's first UK user told Insider what was like to go from zero broadband to zippy internet speeds in rural England

  15-02-2021 14:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk's Starlink internet service has arrived in the UK.
  Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Samantha Lee/Insider
  The first person in the UK to reportedly receive the Starlink kit told Insider how he set it up.
  Philip Hall said his download speed jumped from 0.5 megabits per second to 85 Mbps with Starlink.
  The router's range doesn't stretch that far, but Hall said what Musk has done is "transformational."
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  At the end of last month, the UK approved
  
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• A bitcoin stash worth $68 million was seized by German police but the owner has refused to give up his password

  15-02-2021 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  About 20% of all bitcoin, is stranded in wallets because people forgot their passwords.
  KTS Design/Science Photo Library/Getty Images
  Germany police reportedly seized about 1,700 bitcoin, but the owner won't give up his password.
  "Perhaps he doesn't know" the password, a German prosecutor told Reuters.
  At Saturday's bitcoin price, the stash was worth about $67.9 million.  
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  German prosecutors reportedly are holding about 1,700 bit
  
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• Fauci said he worried about getting COVID-19 while working in the 'superspreader' Trump White House

  15-02-2021 14:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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  Dr. Fauci told Axios that he feared catching the coronavirus during the Trump administration. 
  He called the Trump White House "sort of a superspreader location." 
  "I didn't fixate on that, but it was in the back of mind, because I had to be out there," he said. 
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Dr. Anthony Fauci has told Axios that he was "a little bit nervous" about catching the coronavirus during President Donald Trump's
  
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• What happened last week? The Senate held Trump's second impeachment trial, acquitting the former president.

  15-02-2021 14:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The sun rises on Monday over the US Capitol ahead of Trump's second impeachment trial.
  Tom Brenner/Reuters
  What happened last week? 
  The Senate held its second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
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  What happened last week?House impeachment managers last week brought their case against former President Donald Trump to the Senate for a five-day trial. Trump was charged with incitement of insurrection related to the deadly
  
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• Elon Musk wants major Dogecoin holders to sell most of their coins as there's 'too much concentration' among them

  15-02-2021 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elon Musk.
  Joe Skipper/ReutersElon Musk said he would support major holders of Dogecoin if they sell their coins.The Tesla founder thinks that too much concentration among top holders is an issue.Last week, Musk said he bought some Dogecoin for his 9-month-old son.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Billionaire Elon Musk said on Sunday that too much concentration of Dogecoin among its major holders is the only "real issue," and he would support them if they
  
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• The Kremlin is interested in taking up Elon Musk's offer to chat with Putin on Clubhouse

  15-02-2021 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via The Associated Press
  Elon Musk tweeted at the Kremlin on Saturday asking Vladimir Putin to join him on Clubhouse.
  Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, said Monday the offer was intriguing.
  But Peskov said more details would be needed before the Kremlin makes a decision.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  The Kremlin says it is considering Elon Musk's offer to chat with Russian President Vladi
  
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• Cuba is working on a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine program. It has a history of fighting disease without help from the West

  15-02-2021 13:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technician Mayelin Mejias works at a vaccine processing plant at the Finlay Vaccine Institute in Havana, on January 20, 2021.
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  Cuba is developing a vaccine, Soberana 02, which could be used to vaccinate its population.
  Three others are also in the works. Cuba has a history of effective campaigns without Western help.
  Several anti-capitalist countries have expressed interest in receiving the vaccine.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
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• Netflix reportedly has its own Britney Spears documentary in the works, which could rival Hulu's smash hit 'Framing Britney Spears'

  15-02-2021 13:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, April 12, 2018.
  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
  Netflix is making a documentary about Britney Spears, Bloomberg reports.
  Hulu released 'Framing Britney Spears' earlier this month, and it became a smash hit.
  Netflix's project was already underway when Hulu's film came out, Bloomberg reported.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Britney Spears fans are reportedly getting a second major documentary a
  
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• Google signs multimillion-dollar deal with major Australian publisher as it tries to signal cooperation on news payments

  15-02-2021 13:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sundar Pichai is now CEO of both Google and its parent company Alphabet.
  REUTERS/Brandon Wade/File Photo
  Google signed up a major Australian news publisher, Seven West, to its News Showcase platform. 
  Showcase lets Google users access news and paywalled content free of charge. 
  The deal indicates Google wants to sign deals ahead of laws that would force payments to media outlets.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Google has signed a multimillion dollar deal with
  
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• Boris Johnson calls Trump's impeachment a 'kerfuffle' and suggests Biden copied his Build Back Better slogan

  15-02-2021 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boris Johnson and Joe Biden
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  Boris Johnson described Donald Trump's impeachment trial as a "kerfuffle" in an interview with CBS.
  Johnson also suggested that Biden may have copied his 'Build Back Better' slogan.
  "I think I claim that we used it first. And to be truthful, I think we nicked it from someone else..."
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday described former US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as a "kerfuffle" an
  
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• The far-right Proud Boys group is splintering after its leader was outed as a former FBI informant

  15-02-2021 13:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Members of the Proud Boys joined others in Denver on January 6 objecting to the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
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  The Proud Boys group appears to be splintering and in disarray in the wake of the Capitol riot.
  Its leader, Enrique Tarrio, was unmasked as a former FBI informant, leading some chapters to secede.
  Its main Telegram channel was renamed after some complained the brand had grown toxic.
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• Bitcoin drops from record-high of nearly $50,000 after a week of increased attention on Wall Street

  15-02-2021 13:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cesc Maymo/Getty ImagesBitcoin fell from its record high of nearly $50,000 on Monday after a week-long flurry of increased attention.The token traded around 1.6% lower at $47,845 after hitting its latest all-time high of $49,716 on Sunday.Rising prices and market dominance will lead to increased regulatory scrutiny, one crypto expert said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Bitcoin slid on Monday from its latest all-time high as investors took profit from its
  
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• The CEOs of Robinhood, Reddit, Melvin Capital, and Citadel, as well as streamer Roaring Kitty, will testify at a House hearing on GameStop

  15-02-2021 13:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vlad Tenev, co-founder and co-CEO of investing app Robinhood.
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  The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on the GameStop saga on Thursday.
  YouTube streamer Roaring Kitty, as well as executives from Robinhood, Melvin Capital, and Citadel, will testify.
  The hearing will focus on short selling, online trading platforms, and gamification.
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  The CEOs of brokerage app Robinhood, social-media site Reddit, hedge
  
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• Scientists accidentally found life under 3,000 feet of ice in Antarctica. 'Never in a million years' would they have expected it, the lead scientist said.

  15-02-2021 12:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An image from a video in which scientists saw stationary animals under ice in Antarctica.The creatures appear similar to sponges.
  Dr Huw Griffiths/British Antarctic Survey/Insider
  Scientists stumbled upon life under 3,000 feet of ice in Antarctica.
  They found two types of unidentified animals, where they had thought nothing could live.
  Their next step is finding a way to get close enough to identify the creatures.
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  Scientist have found life
  
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