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• Facebook has banned Myanmar's military from its platform following coup

  25-02-2021 07:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A Myanmar protester makes the three finger salute during a demonstration against military coup in Yangon, Myanmar on February 7, 2021.
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  Facebook has banned the Myanmar military from using its platforms, following a coup earlier this month.
  The platform said the decision was made in acknowledgment of the military's "extreme human rights abuses."
  Facebook was previously implicated as a tool in the military's persecution of the Muslim minority Rohingya popula
  
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• JPMorgan reveals the latest part of its $30 billion commitment to support Black and brown communities

  25-02-2021 06:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon previously said he is "committed to fighting racism."
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  JPMorgan is investing hundreds of millions in Black and brown entrepreneurs and small business owners.
  Brian Lamb, JPMorgan's head of diversity and inclusion, spoke with Insider about the firm's plan.
  Black and brown small businesses have been hit especially hard by the pandemic.
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  On Thursday, JPMorgan announced a new wave of investments as p
  
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• Tired of waiting for help, some states have begun passing their own COVID-19 aid

  25-02-2021 03:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Not waiting for more federal help, states have been approving their own coronavirus aid packages, spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help residents and business owners devastated by the the pandemic's economic fallout.
  AP Photo/Mark Lennihan
  As Americans await the passage of Biden's stimulus plan, some states are passing their own relief.
  At least five states have passed or proposed their own economic and virus aid legislation.
  But critics argue their success undermines calls for state
  
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• An ex-girlfriend tipped off the FBI about an alleged US Capitol rioter after he called her a 'moron'

  25-02-2021 03:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A pro-Trump rioters breaks into the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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  Richard Michetti has been charged with entering restricted grounds at the US Capitol.
  The Pennsylvania man was turned in by his ex-girlfriend after he called her a 'moron'.
  She provided text messages and videos to the FBI.
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  A Pennsylvania man was outed by his ex-girlfriend after trying to stop Congress from recognizing
  
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• Paramount Plus will replace CBS All Access on March 4, and you can get 50% off an annual plan if you sign up now

  25-02-2021 01:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Paramount PlusCBS All Access will become Paramount Plus on March 4.The expanded streaming service will feature more shows, new movies, live sports, and CBS content.If you sign up before March 4, you can lock in one year of Paramount Plus for as little as $30.Product Card (small)Table of Contents: Masthead StickyViacomCBS is giving its CBS All Access streaming service an all-new look and an expanded lineup of show
  
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• NASA just unveiled a high-def, 360-degree panorama of Mars from the Perseverance rover. It's made from 142 photos.

  25-02-2021 01:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Part of a 360-degree panorama of Mars, stitched together from images captured by NASA's Perseverance rover.
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  NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has already beamed back thousands of stunning photos.
  NASA stitched together 142 of those images to make a high-definition, 360-degree panorama.
  It shows the rover's new home: Jezero Crater, an ancient Martian lake bed.
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  Less than a week into its Mars mission, the Perseverance r
  
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• 14 unique Airbnb escapes in New York's Hudson Valley

  25-02-2021 00:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.AirbnbAs the pandemic continues, many New Yorkers are seeking a nearby getaway to enjoy the outdoors.We found cozy cabins, cottages, and barns in places like Beacon, Hudson, Rhinebeck, and more.All are highly-rated listings and range in price from $99 to $450 per night.While there's hope in sight for an end to the pandemic thanks to the vaccine roll outs, COVID-19 continues to spread across the US. Many city dwel
  
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• How to claim an Etsy order purchased as a guest so you can open a case or leave a review

  25-02-2021 00:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Etsy lets you purchase items as a guest, but you won't have full access if something goes wrong with your order.
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  To claim an Etsy order purchased as a guest, locate your email receipt and click on the order number, then make an account.
  Claiming an Etsy order must be done through a web browser and can't be done using the mobile app.
  Making an Etsy account will also let you open a case or leave a review on the item you purchased.
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• The 2 best smart light strips of 2021

  25-02-2021 00:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyAmazonIf you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Smart light strips bring illumination and color to dim spots, like under kitchen cabinets.They also work as night lights or as mood lights.Smart light strips can be controlled from your phone and by voice-activated assistants like Alexa.Light strips can transform the look of your home. With adhesive backing that enables them to stick virtually anywhere the only limitation i
  
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• H&R Block tax software is on sale right now in preparation for tax season - here are the best deals for all types of needs

  25-02-2021 00:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.H&R Block; iStock; Gilbert Espinoza/InsiderMany retailers are offering discounts on H&R Block, our best overall tax software pick.If you're dealing with a simple situation, you may be able to file free online; otherwise, you'll need to pay.Read more: Best tax software 2021: TurboTax, H&R Block, and more.Taxes are confusing and picking the right software to file with is important when it comes to maxim
  
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• Disney and the NFL are reportedly sparring over a proposed TV deal that would cost the ABC and ESPN owner nearly $4 billion every year

  25-02-2021 00:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a photo provided by ESPN Images, the draft board is seen before the start of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Bristol, Conn. (Allen Kee/ESPN Images via AP)
  Associated Press
  The NFL is asking networks to pay double the current rates to broadcast league games, CNBC reports.
  That proposed deal would cost Disney $3.8 billion annually to broadcast games on ABC and ESPN.
  Disney is pushing back on the 100% price increase, in part due to low TV viewership.
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• Coursera Plus grants unlimited access to almost all of the site's online courses for $399 a year, and can be a great option if you want multiple professional certificates

  25-02-2021 00:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Coursera; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderCoursera Plus is a $399 annual subscription that grants members unlimited access to over 90% of the e-learning platform's online courses (over 3,000 classes) for a year.Members can also earn unlimed professional certificates to add to their resumes or LinkedIn profiles.Below is everything you need to know Coursera Plus, including how payments and refunds work.Coursera, a po
  
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