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• The DOJ is reportedly investigating whether Rep. Matt Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and violated sex-trafficking laws

  30-03-2021 23:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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  The DOJ is reportedly investigating whether Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
  Investigators are said to be looking into whether Gaetz violated federal sex-trafficking laws.
  Gaetz called the allegations false and said he was sure none of the women he'd dated were minors.
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• CDC director says data 'suggests that vaccinated people do not carry the virus'

  30-03-2021 23:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Director of the Centers for Disease Control Rochelle Walensky speaking at a White House press briefing on March 1, 2021.
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  CDC director Rochelle Walensky said data suggests fully vaccinated people don't carry COVID-19.
  On Monday, the CDC released a study of 4,000 frontline workers which showed that mRNA vaccines were 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections - even the asymptomatic kind.
  Walensky also elaborated on the optimism and "impending doom," she is feeling around
  
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• The 24 best Airbnb beach houses in the US, including an oceanview home in Malibu, a private island in Hilton Head, and a beachfront cottage in Cape May

  30-03-2021 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  With warm weather on the horizon, beach vacations are top of mind for spring and summer getaways.
  Airbnbs with direct beachfront or private beach access are a great way to ensure social distancing.
  From Malibu to Cape Cod, we found top beach homes ranging from $101 to $650 per night.
  With vaccine rollouts underway, many travelers are eager to start making plans for spring and summer travel and it's no surp
  
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• How to simply re-order groceries with Walmart+

  30-03-2021 23:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walmart Grocery offers delivery of food, household items, electronics, and more in as soon as two hours.Timesaving features such as pre-saved lists and automatic re-ordering add convenience to grocery shopping with Walmart.
  Walmart+ members can save even more on groceries by receiving free delivery on most orders.
  Monthly Subscription (small)Walmart Grocery is a convenient and socially distant way to shop
  
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• Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for anyone under 60

  30-03-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for residents under the age of 60.
  The country is one of several who paused the use of the vaccine over concerns of blood clots.WHO said earlier this month that there's no link between the vaccine and blood clots.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Germany has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for younger citizens over concerns of blood clotting, health officials announced on Tuesday.The AstraZen
  
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• 62 gifts your mom will love - from a custom photo book to a classic flower bouquet

  30-03-2021 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  If you're looking for the perfect gift for mom, we rounded up many thoughtful and unique ideas.
  From loungewear to jewelry to tech gadgets, there's a gift for all tastes and budgets.
  For more inspiration, check out all of the Insider Reviews gift guides.
  Although mothers may be challenging to shop for - humbly resigning to the phrase "you don't have to get me anything" - I can safely say she'll lo
  
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• The 3 best baking sheets and cookie sheets we tested in 2021

  30-03-2021 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Baking sheets are multi-purpose items, used for everything from baking cookies to roasting wings.
  Our top pick is the Nordic WareNaturals Half Sheet, made of uncoated aluminum.
  It did not warp at high roasting temperatures, and was the easiest to use.
  Baking sheets are incredibly versatile pieces of cookware; they can be vessels for everything from one-pan meals and cookies to grandma-style pizza and loaded nachos. A quality baking sheet doesn't have hot spots,
  
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• I signed up for a free trial of One Day University to stream lectures from Yale and Columbia professors - here's why it's replacing Netflix reruns for me right now

  30-03-2021 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  One Day University lets you live-stream short online lectures by world-renowned professors.
  Topics range from history and science to art. We suggest starting with The Science of Happiness.
  You can sign up for a free two-week trial here. After that, it's $9 per month.
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• The 6 best bike helmets, for road cyclists, commuters, or casual riders

  30-03-2021 23:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Bike helmets offer vital protection for all cyclists, and can save their life in the event of a crash.
  The best should fit comfortably, protect from blunt and rotational impacts, and be highly visible.Our top pick, POC's Octal X SPIN, has great ventilation, a highly protective design, and enhanced visibility.
  Bike helmets aren't the same polystyrene buckets they used to be. They've since become so specialized that the helmet one might use for commuting differs
  
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• The professor behind Yale's popular online course, The Science of Well-Being, shares tips on how to feel happier right now

  30-03-2021 23:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Yale professor Laurie Santos led the school's most popular class ever, on the topic of happiness.
  The Science of Well-Being, Coursera's online version of the course, has had millions of enrollments.
  Below, Santos shares her insights and tips for improving mental health and becoming happier.
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• The 6 best men's hiking boots, perfect for backpacking trips or short day hikes

  30-03-2021 23:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The pair of hiking boots you wear has a huge impact on how comfortable and enjoyable a hike can be.
  The best offer a long-lasting and comfortable fit, are stable across varied terrain, and can be broken in quickly.Our top pick, the Asolo TPS 520 GV, is a water-resistant boot that's supportive and highly comfortable.
  Choosing the right hiking boot means first considering the environment in which you'll primarily use them. Whether you're keen on days-long backpac
  
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• We've tested over 10 women's underwear brands to find the best ones - here are the 5 we recommend most

  30-03-2021 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  You wear underwear every day, so it should be the most comfortable and durable clothing you own.
  Luckily, brands Tommy John, Everlane, and Parade are getting it right.We've rounded up the best underwear brands for women, plus our favorite styles to shop, below.
  Underwear. You won't give it a second thought if it's fabulously comfortable, but if it's anything less than that, it's all you'll be able to think
  
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• The best nail files in 2021, according to nail artists and nail technicians

  30-03-2021 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  DIY manicures require more than the right nail polish.
  The right nail file can literally make or break your tips.
  Professional nail artists and technicians' favorite nail files include drugstore and high end picks.
  Valentino, Sephora, CND, Amazon; Alyssa Powell/InsiderThere's more to achieving a salon-quality manicure at home than choosing the perfect polish. In fact, the color
  
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• These eco-friendly coffins made of fungi are making death less toxic

  30-03-2021 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A coffin made from mushroom mycelium can biodegrade within two months.The coffin, made by Loop, allows for burials that don't involve wood, steel, and toxic chemicals.Eco-friendly burials are becoming more popular, with two out of three Americans preferring a green burial.See more stories on Insider's business page.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Republicans slam vaccine passports as dystopian, but experts say they'll help us get back to normal faster

  30-03-2021 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There's a growing debate in the US over the use of COVID-19 vaccine passports.
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  Republicans are pushing against the use of vaccine passports, decrying them as authoritarian.
  But experts say that digital health passes could get us back to normal more quickly.
  A vaccine passport "can make all the things we love to do safer," one expert told Insider
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  As more and more Americans get vaccinated, Republicans are increasingly pushing
  
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• VW won't rebrand its US arm as 'Voltswagen' after all, reports say

  30-03-2021 22:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Volkswagen reportedly pulled an April Fools' prank early.
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  Volkswagen said Tuesday its US arm would rebrand to "Voltswagen."
  The announcement was a marketing stunt and will be retracted Wednesday, multiple outlets reported.
  Volkswagen published and took down the announcement on Monday before reposting it Tuesday.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Editor's Note: This story was initially written about Volkswagen's announcement that it was rebranding its US arm to "Voltswagen."
  
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• The mysterious buyers of Beeple's $69 million crypto art piece revealed their real names: 'these pseudonyms were never meant to be masks'

  30-03-2021 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The buyers of Beeple's $69.3 million piece dropped their real names in a blog post.
  The buyers said they wanted people of color to know they could use crypto as "an equalizing power."
  Vignesh Sundareson and Anand Venkateswaran have created the world's largest NFT fund.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The buyers who spent nearly $70 million on Beeple's crypto art piece revealed their identities in a blog post about a week after the purchase.Earlier in March, the auction
  
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• Biden signs PPP small-business aid extension into law one day before it was set to expire

  30-03-2021 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law on Tuesday.
  This bill extends the small business lending program by two months, through May 31.
  It also allows the Small Business Administration to continue processing applications through the end of June.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  One day before it was set to expire, on Tuesday President Joe Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) extension into law, extending federal aid for smal
  
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• JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defends voting rights following Georgia's new restrictive voting law

  30-03-2021 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  JP Morgan Chase's CEO defended voting rights following Georgia's restrictive new voting law.
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  JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon publicly defended voting rights, following Georgia's new restrictive voting law, the Election Integrity Act of 2021. He was one of the first major business CEOs to speak out after the law was passed last week, according to CNN."We regularly encourage our employees to exercise their fundamental right to vote, a
  
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• Airline stocks could climb 70% as the hard-hit sector recovers from the pandemic, Jefferies says

  30-03-2021 22:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Flying on American Airlines during the pandemic.
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  Airline stocks could advance by another 70% after their 30% rise so far in 2021, said analysts at Jefferies.American Airlines was upgraded to a hold rating from underperform as part of a look at the sector.Commodity inflation is something to watch as a pressure point for earnings but currently works as a "tailwind".See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Airline stocks look set to fly up by another 70% as route changes
  
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• The WHO's leader said its investigation into whether the coronavirus leaked from a Wuhan lab was not 'extensive enough'

  30-03-2021 22:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
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  After an investigation, the WHO said it's "extremely unlikely" the coronavirus leaked from a lab.
  But the WHO's director-general said its investigation of that theory wasn't "extensive enough."
  There's no evidence the virus had been in any labs, but the WHO couldn't conduct a full audit.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  After a month-lo
  
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• US stocks trade lower as markets await details on massive infrastructure plan

  30-03-2021 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesUS stocks were lower at the close as investors awaited details on Biden's infrastructure plan.The 10-year Treasury yield surpassed 1.7% on Tuesday, hitting a new 14-month high.The US Consumer Confidence index soared significantly higher than expected in March.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors awaited details onBiden's planned infrastructure spending package. The Washington Post reports
  
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• Virgin Galactic unveiled its newest spacecraft that will take tourists to suborbital space - check out the VSS Imagine

  30-03-2021 22:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virgin Galactic's VSS Imagine.
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  Virgin Galactic unveiled its latest spacecraft on Tuesday, the VSS Imagine.It's the first of a new class of vehicles the firm is developing for suborbital space tourism.VSS Imagine will begin testing this summer, the company said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic on Tuesday unveiled its newest spacecraft, the VSS Imagine. It's the first of the company's third-generation SpaceShip III vehicles. The comme
  
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• The IMF lifts its global growth forecast with vaccination and stimulus likely to be a shot in the arm

  30-03-2021 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at a press conference in Washington D.C., the United States, on March 4, 2020.
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  The IMF will lift its forecast for global economic growth in a report set for release next week.
  Vaccination and new US stimulus were grounds for the upgrade, the IMF's managing director said.
  Still, developing economies are recovering far slower than advanced countries, she added.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The International Mon
  
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• White House says Major Biden was involved in another biting incident while on a walk

  30-03-2021 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden with Major on February 9.
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  One of President Joe Biden's dogs, Major, has been involved in another biting incident.
  First lady Jill Biden's press secretary confirmed the incident to CNN.
  The bite required medical attention, according to CNN.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Major, President Joe Biden's younger dog, bit someone while out on a walk Monday afternoon, CNN reported.The first dog went after a National Park Servi
  
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• How to delete and deactivate your Snapchat account

  30-03-2021 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's easy to delete your Snapchat account from the Snapchat website.
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  To delete Snapchat, you must log into your account in a web browser.When you delete a Snapchat account, it is deactivated for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
  If you change your mind in the 30-day deactivation period, log back into your Snapchat account to reactivate it.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  If you decide you don't want your Snapchat account anymore, it's easy to
  
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• I tried ButcherBox, the service that sends you a month's supply of grass-fed meat - here's what it was like

  30-03-2021 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  I tried ButcherBox, a subscription that curates boxes of grass-fed, hormone-free, and humanely raised meat.
  The meat arrives frozen and vacuum-packed so you can stock up for the whole month.
  The meat was tender and juicy and tasted amazing.See more: The best places to buy meat online
  ButcherboxClassic Box (small)Unabashed carnivores would agree that nothing quite compares to a j
  
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• The 6 best wild bird seeds and food of 2021

  30-03-2021 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyBird seeds are a great way to attract finches, cardinals, bluebirds, and other species to your backyard. Our top pick - Valley Splendor Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - appeals to a wide range of birds.Different species of birds have different preferences when it comes to seeds. If you offer the wrong type, you likely won't have many feathered visitors. This is a frequent problem if you fill your feeders with the least expensive "Wild Bird Seed Blend" on supermarket
  
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