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• Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus could drastically cut poverty, studies say

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  President Joe Biden.
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  Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus passed the House again today, and is set to be signed into law this week.
  The legislation could play an enormous role in reducing poverty rates, especially for children.
  Two separate studies found it could reduce poverty rates by a third, but only over the next year.
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• Apple sells several different iPad models - here's how much they all cost

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  The 2020 iPad Pro is pictured above using an AR app.
  AppleApple iPad lineup consists of the iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models.The newest iPads are the standard 10.2-inch iPad and the 10.9-inch iPad Air.Apple's standard 10.2-inch iPad is the cheapest, while the priciest is the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Although they're not for everyone, the enduring popularity of tablets stands as a testament to their appe
  
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• The CDC is reportedly eyeing a 'promising' partnership with Dollar General to bring vaccines to rural communities, and Target is expanding access to shots with in-store CVS clinics

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  The CDC is eyeing a potential partnership with Dollar General, USA Today reported.
  Dollar General has locations within 10-15 miles of rural communities in 46 states, the CDC said.Target is now offering vaccine doses through over 600 in-store CVS pharmacies in 17 states.
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  In the latest efforts to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly looking a partnersh
  
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• The heavy-duty ship the US needs to protect its thawing border with Russia 'is just falling apart,' captain says

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  Petty Officer 1st Class Wahkene Kitchenmaster removes ice from Polar Star's hull in below-freezing temperatures in the Chukchi Sea, December 28, 2020.
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  Polar Star, the Coast Guard's only working icebreaker, wrapped up an Arctic mission in February.
  The 45-year-old ship is "definitely showing its age," its commanding officer said.
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  The months-long Arctic operation that Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star finished last mon
  
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• Biden's stimulus shows he's governing like Bernie

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  Joe Biden greets Sen. Bernie Sanders before the Democratic presidential primary debate at Drake University on January 14, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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  The House just passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, sending it to Biden's desk to be made law.
  The package provides direct relief to workers and families in ways that could cut child poverty.
  In these and other ways, it's positively Bernie-esque - even though it comes from President Biden.
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• Sonos' new compact portable speaker features a waterproof design and built-in voice control for $169

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.SonosThe Sonos Roam is the company's new portable, waterproof speaker.The compact speaker features up to 10 hours of playback and includes voice assistant support.You can preorder the Sonos Roam now for $169, and first shipments are set to arrive by April 20.Roam (small)After giving portable speakers a go with the impressive but rather hefty Sonos Move in 2019, Sonos is back with a lighter, waterproof, and much m
  
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• 11 US hotels with in-room fireplaces, from a ski resort in Vermont to a romantic California retreat

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Big Cedar LodgeThere's nothing cozier than curling up in a hotel room with its own private fireplace. Studies have even shown sitting by a fire can lower your blood pressure and decrease your stress levels. We found hotels across the US at a range of prices that offer the ultimate in-room amenity: a fireplace.Do you feel like your stress level goes down a number of notches when you're sitting by a roaring fire? Y
  
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• Meet the top ad agency search consultants

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  Good morning and welcome to Insider Advertising for March 11. I'm senior advertising reporter Lauren Johnson, and here's what's going on:Meet the advertising consultants.Maria Bartiromo's Trump bet.Unilever moves to Publicis.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 @LaurenJohnson.Joanne Davis13 top consulting firms that help decide which advertising
  
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• How to upload music to SoundCloud from your phone or computer

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  You don't need any special tools to upload music to SoundCloud.
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  You can upload up to three hours of music to SoundCloud for free, or pay to upload more.
  To upload music or audio to SoundCloud, click or tap the upload button at the top of the home page.
  You should upload your SoundCloud tracks as .WAV or .FLAC files for the best audio quality possible.
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  SoundCloud is a free-to-use hybrid of a music sharing platform a
  
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• Biden inherited a mess, but his first 50 days as president have been a historic success

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  President Joe Biden speaks during an event with the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck at the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building March 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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  Biden already has a major, historic legislative accomplishment on his record.
  The steps Biden has taken appear to be putting the US on the road to recovery from the pandemic.
  Still, Biden faces a slew of tough challenges, and the pandemic is far from over.
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• Right now might be the best time to pivot to a career in mortgage lending. OnCourse Learning has online courses to help you do it.

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.OnCourse Learning; Alyssa Powell/InsiderAs the 2020 housing boom continues, becoming a mortgage loan officer can be a potentially timely career switch.Starting a mortgage loan officer career requires passing an exam to receive a license.OnCourse Learning offers online exam prep programs by state - and is having a huge sale all through March.One surprising reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic was a booming, highly co
  
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• The best online sales happening now, including discounts from Playstation, Nintendo, and Apple

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWe rounded up the best sales and deals happening online today, including savings at Equator Coffees, Backcountry, and Madewell.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 nowWireless Controll
  
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• Republican Sen. Mike Lee says Democratic voting rights bill was 'written in hell by the devil himself'

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  Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, questions Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on September 27, 2018.
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  Sen. Mike Lee compared House Democrats to the "devil" over democracy reform and voting rights legislation."Everything about this bill is rotten to the core," Lee told Fox News.The far-reaching bill would boost transparency around campaign finance and expand voting rights.See more stories on Insider's busine
  
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• We reviewed Allbirds' $95 sustainable flats - here's our verdict after almost two years of regular wear

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  The Tree Breezers are Allbirds first pair of women's flats.
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  Allbirds' popular and sustainable women's flats are available in 21 colors and half sizes.The Tree Breezers ($95) offer a sleek silhouette that is breathable, flexible, and supportive.
  Find our first impressions plus what we think of the fit and comfort almost two years later.
  Tree Breezers (small)Whenever you send eager messages to your favori
  
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• The 10 best Airbnbs on the Jersey Shore for families, couples, and solo beach-goers

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.AirbnbAmidst the continuing pandemic, many travelers are still seeking close-to-home domestic getaways. The Jersey Shore offers an easy East Coast vacation with sandy beaches and retro towns.We chose top Jersey Shore Airbnbs from Point Pleasant to Cape May, ranging from $88 to $375.Though the pandemic is still ongoing, there's hope on the horizon with vaccine rollouts well underway and many day trippers and weeke
  
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• The COO of Goldman Sachs says client demand for bitcoin is rising as the cryptocurrency flirts with record highs

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  KTS Design/Science Photo Library/Getty ImagesJohn Waldron, the chief operating officer at Goldman Sachs, said on Wednesday that he's seen an increase in client interest relating to bitcoin investment."We continue to evaluate it...and engage on it," he said in a forum.The COO also admitted the interest was driven by the pandemic. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Goldman Sachs chief operating officer and bank president John Waldron on Wednesday sai
  
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• Walmart+ takes on Amazon Prime by offering free, fast shipping on all orders

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Walmart; Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderWalmart+, Walmart's answer to Amazon's popular Amazon Prime, offers perks like unlimited same-day delivery and discounts on gas.Walmart+ costs $98 a year, undercutting Amazon Prime's $119 annual subscription fee.If you'd like to try before you buy, consider signing up for a 15-day free trial.See more: Walmart is rolling out Walmart +, its Amazon Prime rival, on September 15
  
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• New data suggests GameStop's latest surge is being driven by institutions rather than retail traders

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  GameStop is back above $200, but retail investors might not be behind the push upward in recent sessions, according to VandaTrack.There was no sign "whatsoever" of retail investors driving the price action with net dollar purchases of $8.1 million on Tuesday, says one strategist.The arrival of stimulus checks may spur more retail investors to buy GameStop and other popular stocks.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  GameStop is back in the spotlight with
  
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• Express jumps 26% as smaller-than-expected loss meets meme-stock momentum

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  Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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  Express shares jumped 26% after apparel retailer posted a fourth-quarter loss of $0.66 a share, less than anticipated.The clothing retailer and fan favorite among Reddit retail investors is aiming for $1 billion in online sales.Trading volume of more than 100 million shares outstripped average daily volume.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Express shares staged a double-digit run higher Wednesday afte
  
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• New stimulus package saves 13,000 jobs at American Airlines, company says

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  Passengers board an American Airlines flight to Charlotte, North Carolina at San Diego International Airport on May 20, 2020 in San Diego, California.
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  American Airlines said Wednesday the new $1.9 stimulus package is saving 13,000 jobs.
  The company had been planning to furlough the workers on April 1.
  Those furloughs "are happily canceled," the airline said in a message.
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  American Airlines said Wednesday the $1.9 trillion s
  
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• 61 hilarious and actually useful White Elephant gifts under $50

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Uncommon GoodsWhite Elephant, Yankee Swap, and Nasty Christmas gifting exchanges reward originality and humor the most. To save you hours of internet searching, here are 61 great White Elephant gift ideas, all under $50.Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all Insider Reviews gift guides here.When it comes to gift-swapping games like White Elephant, Yankee Swap, or Nasty Christmas, the master gifters must first
  
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• A new ETF called FOMO aims to invest in market trends including SPACs, derivatives, and volatility

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  A trader blows bubble gum during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 1, 2019, in New York City.
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  FOMO, an ETF that aims to invest in current or emerging trends, was filed with the SEC Wednesday.
  The ETF will primarily invest in everything from emerging companies of any market cap to SPACs.
  The filing also mentions Fat Tail Risk ETF, a more conservative fund, that focuses on gold and Treasuries.
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• Vitamin D may not be as protective against COVID-19 as previously thought, new data suggests

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  New data suggests vitamin D supplements may not be effective at staving off COVID-19.
  Previous evidence had suggested a link between severe viral infection and a vitamin D deficiency.
  Experts say more research is warranted, but warn against overstating the benefits of vitamin D.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Vitamin D has long been considered a potential ally in the fight against coronavirus, with early research suggesting that a lack of the nutrient
  
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• Americans who give birth at any point in 2021 will be eligible for an additional $1,400 stimulus check from the new COVID-19 relief plan

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  Parents will be eligible to receive an additional $1,400 check for any baby that is born in 2021 in the new COVID-19 relief package.
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  Congress passed a new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Wednesday.
  Americans who give birth at any point in 2021 are eligible to receive additional stimulus money.
  President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation on Friday.
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  Americans who give birth in 2021 will be eligible for an addi
  
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• Dow surges 463 points to record high as House passes Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus bill

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  US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference with House Democrats regarding the upcoming vote on the American Rescue Plan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 9, 2021.
  ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesUS stocks gained on Wednesday with the Dow hitting a record high.The House passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that will now be sent to the president. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.US stocks gained on We
  
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• The $5 trillion in pandemic-era stimulus is more than triple Great Recession-era aid - and suggests a permanent shift in the way Congress spends

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  Passage of President Biden's stimulus plan brings the total pandemic-relief bill to $5 trillion.
  The relief packages handily surpass past measures and mark a turning point for how Congress spends.
  Americans largely back the new approach, with 66% supporting Biden's measure in a recent poll.
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  The amount of fiscal stimulus used to keep the US economy afloat over the past year blows past packages out of the water. But
  
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• McConnell voted to confirm Merrick Garland as attorney general 2 years after saying blocking his Supreme Court nomination was the 'most consequential thing I've ever done'

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  Judge Merrick Garland, right, was nominated by President Barack Obama to the US Supreme Court in March 2016 after the death of Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, but was subsequently blocked from hearings by Senate Republicans.
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  McConnell voted Wednesday to confirm Merrick Garland as attorney general.
  The vote came five years after he stonewalled Garland's nomination for a Supreme Court seat.In 2019, McConnell called that decision "the most consequential thing I've e
  
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• Biden praises Pelosi as 'the finest and most capable speaker in the history of our nation' after House passes $1.9 trillion stimulus bill

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  Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) raps her gavel after the House voted to pass coronavirus relief package H.R. 1319 in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on March 10, 2021 in Washington, DC. In a final vote, the House passed U.S. President Joe Biden's revised $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, named the American Rescue Plan.
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  President Joe Biden gave Speaker Nancy Pelosi a special thank you on Wednesday.
  Biden called Pelosi "the finest and most capable speake
  
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• A top Wells Fargo exec shares a strategy any leader can use to create an inclusive workplace culture

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  Lisa McGeough, head of Wells Fargo's international banking operations, said leaders shouldn't be afraid to call out bias when they see it.
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  Lisa McGeough leads Wells Fargo's international business.
  She said calling out microaggressions is crucial to creating an inclusive workplace culture.
  Leaders must get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations around bias, she said.
  This article is part of a series called "Leaders by Day," which takes a look at how prominent busines
  
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• The stimulus includes money to help 10.7 million pension plans. Republicans don't see how that's pandemic aid.

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  Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
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  Biden's stimulus bill includes $86 billion in pension funding, which Democrats say is necessary.
  Republicans disagree, saying pension funding has nothing to do with pandemic relief.
  Pension plans were at risk prior to COVID-19, and the aid will help around 10 million Americans.
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  President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan passed the House on Wednesday, setting it up to become la
  
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• KiwiCo subscription boxes for kids are loaded with fun, educational activities - the box for toddlers was perfect for my 18-month-old

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky
  The "Solve With Me" box came with four different activities, all designed to help toddlers learn shapes.
  Alicia Betz/Business InsiderKiwiCo subscription boxes contain fun and educational activities designed by child development experts.I tested the Panda Crate for babies and toddlers, but KiwiCo offers subscriptions for kids of all ages.My toddler didn't just engage with these t
  
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• GameStop stock hit with 6 trading halts as volatility spike results in $176 daily trading range

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  GameStop has been the centre of markets' attention this week
  Spencer Platt/GettyGameStop stock was hit with 6 trading halts on Wednesday following a spike in volatility.Shares of GameStop traded up as much as 41% to nearly $350 before plummeting as much as 51% to $172.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of GameStop experienced a wild trading session on Wednesday reminiscent of the late January short-squeeze that sent shares flying and led to a congres
  
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• The best headphone deals - save $50 on the Bose 700 noise-cancelling headphones

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  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.BoseGood-quality headphones can be expensive, but they often go on sale.We've rounded up the best headphone deals for March 2021.Right now, the Bose 700 are on sale for $329 - that's $50 off their full price.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyA great pair of headphones can change the way you listen to music. Sure, the random earbuds that you have in your bottom drawer may do the job just fine for some, but if you
  
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• Not a single Republican in either chamber of Congress voted for Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package

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  Mitch McConnell.
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  No Congressional Republican voted in favor of the Biden rescue plan.
  The vote reflects the widening gulf between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
  It may signal early difficulties for Biden if he moves to attract GOP support for legislative proposals in 2021.
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  Not a single Republican lawmaker in either chamber voted in favor of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic aid package ov
  
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• 2 Biden court losses just over a month into his presidency show Trump's lasting power on the judiciary

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  Getty Images/naruecha jenthaisongTrump-appointed federal judges have blocked two of the Biden administration's early efforts.
  After a deportation moratorium was blocked in Texas, a different Texas judge blocked the CDC's eviction ban.
  With over 230 federal judges appointed by Trump, the court battles will likely endure.
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  Days after a federal judge indefinitely blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a 100-day deportation freeze, anot
  
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• All In – it’s census day for the UK advertising industry

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  Today is the UK advertising industry’s first census which is taking place with the aim of creating a single source survey on diversity and inclusion across all UK advertising and marketing services professionals.
  
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