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• Biden praises Prince Philip's 'decades of devoted public service' and extends condolences to the British royal family

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  Prince Philip in 2017.
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  Biden extended his condolences to the British royal family over Prince Philip's death.The president praised Prince Philip's "decades of devoted public service."
  Biden said Prince Philip's legacy will live on through his family and charitable endeavors.
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  President Joe Biden on Friday extended his condolences to the British royal family and the people of the United Kingdom over the death of Prince P
  
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• Coinbase's $100 billion valuation should be about 80% lower, New Constructs CEO says

  09-04-2021 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Coinbase is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US.
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  New Constructs CEO David Trainer said his calculations point to a valuation of $18.9 billion for Coinbase, well below the estimated $100 billion.Coinbase is set for a direct listing on the Nasdaq on April 14.Coinbase faces the risk of competitors driving down their fees in the young cryptocurrency market.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The potential $100 billion valuation of Coinbase Global ahead of the
  
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• Pfizer and BioNTech have asked US regulators to make their COVID-19 vaccine available to adolescents ages 12 to 15

  09-04-2021 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Justin Tallis - Pool / Getty ImagesPfizer and BioNTech have asked US regulators to make their COVID-19 vaccine available for adolescents aged 12 to 15.The vaccine is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for individuals 16 years old and older. The companies asked that authorization be expanded to younger teens.In a statement issued on Friday, the companies said they plan to make similar requests worldwide in the coming days.The vaccine showed "100 percent efficacy" and triggered a "robu
  
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• The Amazon union vote failed. Two workers explain why they voted against unionizing.

  09-04-2021 19:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An aerial shot of Amazon's warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
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  The results of Amazon's historic union vote are in, and the majority of warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, voted against forming a union.Prior to the results coming in, Insider spoke to two employees about the reasons they voted no.
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  Cori Jennings started working at Amazon's Bessemer, Alabama warehouse after leaving a job in the food industry. She was surprised at
  
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• Here's the mailbox that could become a focal point in the battle between Amazon and union officials

  09-04-2021 19:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The mailbox stands in front of the Bessemer warehouse.
  Supplied by the RWDSU.
  The union behind the failed unionization attempt has argued a warehouse mailbox may have deterred voting.
  The RWDSU obtained emails between USPS workers showing Amazon had pushed for the mailbox.
  The union said the mailbox would be a primary piece of evidence in its unfair labor practice charge.
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  A mailbox outside of Amazon's Alabama warehouse could become a central focus in
  
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• 54 million people fell out of the global middle class last year as the K-shaped recovery went international

  09-04-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People line up outside a food pantry in Brooklyn on Nov. 12, 2020.
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  Roughly 54 million people fell out of the global middle class during the pandemic recession, Pew data shows.
  About 152 million people sank into the lower-income class or into poverty, reversing years of improvement.
  Poorer economies saw the biggest losses, adding to the global recovery's K-shaped trend.
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  As economies turn toward reopening and
  
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• Canopy Growth's acquisition spree

  09-04-2021 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Workers harvest a fresh crop of marijuana at the Loving Kindness Farms in Los Angeles.
  AP Photo/Richard VogelWelcome to Insider Cannabis, our weekly newsletter where we're bringing you an inside look at the deals, trends, and personalities driving the multibillion-dollar global cannabis boom.Sign up here to get it in your inbox every week.Happy Friday readers,The news cycle slowed somewhat from last week's madness, but one thing we're expecting as New York and other states ramp up their cannabi
  
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• How to split your screen on a Windows 10 computer to view multiple program windows at once

  09-04-2021 19:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can split your screen on a Windows 10 computer by snapping windows into place.Your screen can be split into halves, thirds, or quarters.
  A few easy keyboard shortcuts can also quickly split your screen.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  One of the advantages of having a large computer monitor is being able to see two or more windows side by side on the same screen. In Windows 10, splitting your screen makes it easier to copy and paste between windows, see information f
  
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• Richer countries have most available vaccine doses as the global recovery becomes K-shaped

  09-04-2021 19:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A woman receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the US, which is ahead of vaccination compared to other countries.
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  The wealthiest countries are vaccinating 25 times faster than the poorest countries, per Bloomberg.
  Wealthier countries were snapping up doses in November, creating a vaccine shortage.
  Poorer countries may not have enough vaccine supply until 2024, a Duke University analysis found.
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  The vaccine race has in
  
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• Watch Teslas slowly move through Elon Musk's new Boring Company tunnel under Las Vegas

  09-04-2021 19:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A modified Tesla Model X drives into the tunnel entrance before an unveiling event for the Boring Co. Hawthorne test tunnel in Hawthorne, California, U.S., on December 18, 2018.
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  Some of the first videos of Elon Musk's Las Vegas tunnel hit the web on Thursday.Members of the media were invited to check out the tunnel ahead of its summer launch.The tunnel loop under the Las Vegas Convention Center spans 1.7 miles and has three stops.See more stories on Insider's busines
  
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• I clean my dog's paws with this simple, easy-to-use product - it's made the process less stressful for me and my dog

  09-04-2021 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  My dog is prone to allergies and regularly cleaning his paws with the MudBuster is our best defense against them.
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  The MudBuster makes cleaning my dog's paws easier and faster.I use the MudBuster to clean my dog's paws after winter walks and after playtime in the yard.I also use this paw cleaner to regularly rinse his feet to help keep his allergies at bay.
  If your dogs are anything l
  
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• China's box-office dominance was accelerated by the pandemic and it has big implications for Hollywood's future

  09-04-2021 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Godzilla vs. Kong" opened strong in China.
  Warner Bros.
  China is projected to be the box-office champion of the future in the wake of the pandemic.
  The Chinese theatrical industry will continue to grow as the US box office slowly recovers.
  Local movies have put China over the top, but experts say there's hope for Hollywood releases.
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  China had for several years been projected to dethrone the US as the world's largest theatrical market. But the corona
  
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• Watch NASA attempt to fly its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars for the first time early on Monday

  09-04-2021 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An artist's concept of NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter flying.
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  NASA is set to fly its Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, for the first time early on Monday.
  If Ingenuity flies successfully, it could change how we explore other planets - and beam back unprecedented video.
  Watch NASA's livestream from mission control below.
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  NASA is about to fly its Mars helicopter for the first time. The feat could revolutionize spaceflight.The helicopter, c
  
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• 'Raya and the Last Dragon' is now available on Disney Plus, Amazon, and other VOD services - here's how to watch at home while it's still in theaters

  09-04-2021 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Walt Disney Animation
  "Raya and the Last Dragon" is available on Disney Plus as a Premier Access title for $30.
  The movie is also available to purchase through streaming retailers like Vudu and Prime Video.
  All Disney Plus subscribers will be able to stream the film without an extra fee starting June 4.
  Product Card (medium)"Raya and The Last Dragon" (small)Dragons, warriors, and the mystical land of Kumandra are
  
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• Creator of a scam PAC that targeted Trump supporters has been charged with defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program

  09-04-2021 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  "Make America Great Again" set of hats await purchase outside the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Miss., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, before a Keep America Great Rally.
  AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
  Prosecutors have charged the creator of a pro-Trump scam PAC with wire fraud.Authorities say James Kyle Bell defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program of over $1 million.
  The websites for Bell's Keep America Great PAC were seized and taken down by the FBI in 2020.
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• What is Bixby? A guide to Samsung's digital voice assistant

  09-04-2021 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Galaxy S8 smartphone, as pictured, features the upgraded voice assistant Bixby.
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  Bixby is a voice assistant similar to Apple's Siri that's been exclusive to Samsung devices since 2017.You can start Bixby several ways, including by pressing the Bixby key on the side of your device.If there's no Bixby key, you can also configure your device to launch Bixby from the side or power button.
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• Billionaire investor Peter Thiel called out Apple and Google, warned about TikTok and bitcoin, and criticized China at a recent event. Here are the 17 best quotes.

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  Peter Thiel.
  Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesPeter Thiel called out Apple's and Google's links to China this week.The billionaire tech investor issued warnings about bitcoin, TikTok, and AI.Thiel said he wanted to restrict US investors' access to Chinese markets and vice versa.See more stories on Insider's business page.The billionaire investor Peter Thiel said bitcoin could serve as a "Chinese financial weapon," criticized Apple's and Google's connections to China, and suggested TikTok should b
  
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• I'm a CEO who allowed my remote employees to set their own working hours. We're way more productive and much happier as a result.

  09-04-2021 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Having a flexible work schedule is attractive to many remote employees.
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  Jesper Schultz is the CEO and cofounder of BasicOps, a San Francisco-based task and project management system.
  During the pandemic, he allowed his small team to adjust their preferred working hours.
  Schultz says the flexibility encourages workers to prioritize their own wellness and be more motivated and productive while working.
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  A year of postponed weddi
  
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• Biden thinks that only US leadership stops the world from the 'law of the jungle,' his top diplomat says

  09-04-2021 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken speaks after being introduced by President-elect Joe Biden as he introduces key foreign policy and national security nominees and appointments at the Queen Theatre on November 24, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.
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  Blinken said that Biden sees US leadership as vital to global stability.
  When the US sits back and countries like China step in, Biden thinks it leads to "chaos," he said.
  Biden has made competing with China a top foreign
  
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• Seeking names for the leading attorneys and law firms that work with creators and influencers

  09-04-2021 18:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TikTok star Addison Rae Easterling.
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  Insider is compiling a list of the top attorneys and law firms who work in the creator industry.
  We want to hear from you on lawyers that have been the most effective at working with influencers.
  Please submit your ideas through this form (or below) by April 14.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The business of being an internet star is complicated. Social-media influencers once made the bulk of their earnings from spon
  
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• 10 of the best cheap hotels in Las Vegas on or near the Strip, starting at just $30 per night

  09-04-2021 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Shutterstock/f11photo
  Las Vegas hotels are lavish, large, and often cheaply priced in the double digits.
  The best cheap Vegas hotels in 2021 are based on our reviews and ratings from trusted travel sites.Our top cheap Vegas hotels are located on or near the strip and have new COVID-19 policies in place.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyLas Vegas is filled with eye-popping entertainment, attractions, and plenty o
  
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• How to log in to Peloton and access your classes and workout stats from the website or the app

  09-04-2021 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  You can login to your Peloton account from the web and the Peloton mobile apps.
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  To login to Peloton, you'll need to visit the Members section on the website or tap the Log in button on the Peloton app landing page.Members must be logged into their Peloton accounts to gain full access to Peloton's extensive on-demand and live fitness classes.You can login to Peloton on the web or via the Android or iOS apps.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  For fitne
  
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• Officials in Georgia and Colorado pause distribution of J&J vaccine after minor adverse reactions

  09-04-2021 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which only requires one shot instead of two.
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  Less than 1% of Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients experienced adverse reactions this week.
  But officials in Georgia and Colorado are pausing their use of the shot.
  An investigation is underway to see if there is an issue with the batch being used.
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  Officials in Georgia and Colorado have paused the distri
  
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• John Boehner says his time as House speaker was like being the 'mayor' of a 'Crazytown' full of 'jackasses'

  09-04-2021 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Boehner
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  John Boehner says his time as House speaker was like being the "mayor" of "Crazytown."
  The Ohio Republican describes his years in Congress in his new book out Tuesday.
  "Crazytown was populated by jackasses," Boehner writes, per an excerpt from the Washington Post.
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  Former House Speaker John Boehner likened his time in Congress to living in "Crazytown," according to an excerpt of his upcoming tell-all memoir reported
  
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• Credit Suisse reins in hedge fund limits following $4.7 billion loss tied to Archegos Capital, report says

  09-04-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Arnd Wiegmann/ReutersCredit Suisse is reining in limits on hedge funds following the $20 billion Archegos Capital meltdown, according to a Bloomberg report.The financial giant will absorb a $4.7 billion writedown after Bill Hwang's family office was forced to liquidate its entire portfolio, to which the bank was heavily exposed.Credit Suisse is now shifting to a dynamic margin requirement for clients that utilize swap agreements, according to Bloomberg.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 T
  
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• 3 helpful WhatsApp security tips for protecting your data on the voice and messaging service

  09-04-2021 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WhatsApp has several security tools for protecting your data on and off the app.
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  To improve your WhatsApp account's data security, you can enable two-step verification, disable cloud backups, and turn on security notifications.
  You can also change how much information you share through WhatsApp's Privacy menu, located in the messaging app's Settings section.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Most people who use social media and communication apps unders
  
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• Levi Strauss surges 9% on booming sales forecast, and one analyst says the stock will surge another 25% from here

  09-04-2021 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh, right, is joined by CFO Harmit Singh, second from right, as he rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell, Thursday, March 21, 2019.
  AP Photo/Richard Drew
  Levi Strauss & Co. stock surged as much as 9% to a record high on Friday.
  The denim maker announced better-than-expected earnings and a booming sales forecast.
  UBS analysts predict the stock will surge another 25%.
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• This touch-free dispenser turns regular toilet paper into wet wipes that are actually flushable

  09-04-2021 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Even flushable wipes can cause plumbing problems, leading to backed-up sewer lines and pipe damage.
  Most wipes aren't biodegradable, so even if they flush, they can linger in landfills or the ocean.
  Fohm dispenses a cleanser onto your toilet paper, turning it into a safely flushable wet wipe.
  Fohm CoHome Starter Pack (small)I won't go into much detail here, but you can probably paint the picture in your mind: on
  
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• Biden just released a $1.5 trillion 'skinny budget' separate from his stimulus and infrastructure plans. It breaks down how he wants to govern.

  09-04-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 relief package in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Washington.
  Patrick Semansky/AP
  Biden unveiled an early budget proposal on Friday that would ramp up spending on education and public housing.
  Military spending would not change under Biden's $1.5 trillion proposal, which Congress must approve.
  It proposes a $118 billion, or 16%, increase in domestic spending from Trump's last budget.
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• Walmart is adding new Domino's and Taco Bell restaurants in its stores to replace closing McDonald's

  09-04-2021 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AP/Paul Sakuma
  McDonald's will close all but 150 locations inside Walmart stores by this summer.
  The closures have been planned for over a year.
  Walmart is opening Domino's and other businesses in those leased space.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  McDonald's will continue the planned closing of hundreds of restaurants inside Walmart stores, The Wall Street Journal reported.Walmart leases space, often near the front of its stores, to other businesses, usually restaurants. The big bo
  
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• How a growing fight against a little-known ISIS affiliate pulled in US Green Berets and foreign mercenaries

  09-04-2021 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Security officials stand guard as people wait for friends and relatives fleeing an attack claimed by ISIS-linked insurgents on Palma in Mozambique, April 1, 2021.
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  US Army Green Berets are on the ground in Mozambique training the army to take on a growing insurgency linked to ISIS.
  Mozambique's inability to quell the violence has already drawn in Russian and South African mercenaries, who've failed to counter the militants.
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• The 30 best high-paying jobs of the future

  09-04-2021 18:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Software developers are one of the best future jobs.
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  Insider found 30 high-paying jobs that are poised to enjoy healthy employment growth over the next decade.
  To do this, we used employment projection and wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The following are the 30 best jobs of the next decade or so.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.30. Industrial engineersFG Trade/Getty ImagesProjected new positions between 2019 and 2029: 30,000M
  
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• How the Google VPN service works to give Google One users added security online

  09-04-2021 17:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google's VPN service offers online protection when you're using an unsecured public network.
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  VPN by Google One provides extra security and anonymity whenever you're online via a private encryption connection.Google's VPN service hides your IP address so your activity can't be tracked online and protects your device against hackers when you're on an unsecured public network.The Google VPN costs $9.99 per month and is only available in the U.S.
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• Apple said bringing iMessage to Android would 'hurt us more than help us'

  09-04-2021 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple
  Apple said creating iMessage for Android would cause harm to the company, a court filing said.
  One former employee said iMessage locks in users in the Apple universe.The court filing was a fact-finding document released as part of the Epic Games case against Apple.
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  Apple doesn't want to make iMessage for Android because it would hurt the company more than help it, a new court filing said.Epic Games, the creator of video game Fortnite, brought a
  
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• Gen Z's shopping habits are shaping the future of fashion: online thrifting

  09-04-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gen Z is driving online resale.
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  Gen Z is making secondhand clothing cool thanks to its penchant for online resale.
  The $30 billion secondhand market is expected to grow 18% annually through 2024, per Jefferies.
  Buying used clothes helps Gen Z avoid repeating outfits, practice sustainability, and make money.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The future of fashion looks a lot like used clothes. Fueling the movement? Gen Z, of course.The secondhand clothing mark
  
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• Prince Philip once lit up enemy ships as Royal Navy warships tore them apart during a bloody nighttime WWII naval battle

  09-04-2021 17:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, then the husband of Princess Elizabeth, resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers' School at Kingsmoor in Hawthorn, Wiltshire on July 31, 1947
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  Prince Philip, who died Friday at the age of 99, was a decorated WWII combat veteran.
  He earned a valor award for lighting up enemy ships in a nighttime battle, helping the British achieve victory.
  He is also credited with helping save his ship from an enemy bomber in a battle two years later.
  
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• FuboTV jumps 22% after securing exclusive streaming rights to World Cup 2022 qualifying matches

  09-04-2021 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Getty/Paul EllisFuboTV jumped as much as 22% on Friday after it secured exclusive streaming rights to the qualifying soccer matches of the 2022 world cup. The deal includes 70 qualifying soccer matches that are set to begin in June and extend into 2022.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of FuboTV jumped as much as 22% on Friday after it announced the acquisition of exclusive streaming rights to the qualifying soccer matches of the South American Footb
  
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• How a Bitcoin wallet gives you more security and control over your digital assets

  09-04-2021 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A bitcoin wallet gives you, and only you, complete control of your cryptocurrency.
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  A Bitcoin wallet is a digital app or program that allows you to securely send and receive bitcoins.Bitcoin wallets do not actually store funds, but instead store the private keys that give you access to your cryptocurrency.
  Bitcoin wallets come as either hardware or software, with hardware wallets offering the most security.
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• The Impossible Burger's creator could go public at a $10 billion valuation, report says

  09-04-2021 17:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Impossible FoodsPopular plant-based meat maker Impossible Foods is exploring going public at a $10 billion valuation, sources told Reuters.The California-based company is considering a public listing via an IPO or SPAC, Reuters reported.Shares in rival Beyond Meat are trading 400% higher than its IPO price in 2019.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Impossible Foods, the startup behind wildly popular vegan burgers, is exploring a public listing that could giv
  
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• Amazon employees in Alabama have voted against forming a union

  09-04-2021 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos speaks at an event in Washington.
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  Amazon defeated a vote to form a union at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
  Amazon has been aggressively campaigning against the formation of a union there since late last year.
  The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) said it's officially filing objections alleging Amazon illegally interfered with the election.
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  Amazon workers at the company's warehouse
  
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• Facebook will convert part of its headquarters into a vaccination site for underserved communities

  09-04-2021 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Facebook's Menlo Park, California headquarters in 2019.
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  Facebook is converting part of its headquarters into a COVID-19 vaccination site.
  The vaccination site is intended for "underserved, hard-hit communities," COO Sheryl Sandberg said.Californians over the age of 16 are eligible to be vaccinated starting on April 15.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  Part of Facebook's sprawling Menlo Park, California, campus is being converted into a COVID-
  
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• US Air Force's biggest planes need to do more than carry things in the next war, air-mobility general says

  09-04-2021 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Airmen load equipment on a C-5M Super Galaxy at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 10, 2019.
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  The US military believes a war with Russia or China will require its current platforms do more.
  For Air Mobility Command, that means cargo planes and tankers can't just be carting fuel and supplies.
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  The prospect of war with a powerful adversary means the Air Force's cargo and tanker planes need to be able to
  
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• Bill Hwang lost around $20 billion in 2 days when his Archegos fund imploded, report says

  09-04-2021 17:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bill Hwang's Archegos Capital Management imploded in March.
  YouTubeBill Hwang built a fortune of around $20 billion but lost it in a matter of days, Bloomberg reported.His hedge fund Archegos Capital Management ballooned on successful bets on global tech firms.But it all came crashing down when Hwang's highly leveraged bets started to go awry.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Bill Hwang built up a fortune of around $20 billion through savvy investments, bu
  
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• 4 reasons why the housing market will cool down and settle into a long and sustainable boom, Jefferies says

  09-04-2021 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Construction workers build a new Centex home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Houston.
  David J. Phillip/AP
  The housing market's hot streak will soon evolve to slower and more sustainable growth, Jefferies said.
  A historic supply shortage and massive demand sent prices soaring through 2020.
  Trends including a construction comeback and generational aging can fuel a steadier expansion, the firm said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The homebuying sprint seen throughout the pandemic will
  
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• Taxpayers spent nearly $650K on Gov. Cuomo's 'King One' state-owned plane, where a former aide said the governor asked her to play strip poker

  09-04-2021 16:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a 2015 flight headed to Puerto Rico for hurricane relief.
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  Gov. Cuomo flew in a state-owned private plane over 460 times in a 5-year span, costing taxpayers nearly $650,000.
  A former female aide said the governor asked her to play strip poker with him on the plane.
  Cuomo has denied that allegation.
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  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo frequently uses a state-owned airplane and helicopter to
  
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• The Daily Mail said it authenticated the Hunter Biden laptop, and that its lurid contents show a side of him not in his book

  09-04-2021 16:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  World Food Program USA Board Chairman Hunter Biden speaks at the World Food Program USA's Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC.
  Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA
  The Daily Mail claims to have verified Hunter Biden's laptop, and published explicit images from it.The computer left in a Delaware repair shop, and was the subject of intense controversy last year.The outlet argued that it shows a side o
  
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• The 5 best portable monitors in 2021

  09-04-2021 16:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Portable monitors can expand your screen without occupying too much space.
  The Asus ZenScreen MB16AC stands out for its thin design, affordable price, and features.
  Check out our guide to the best computer monitors of 2021 for more options.
  Portable monitors can be useful for people who love working on their laptops, but just want a little more screen space without sacrificing portability. They come in many sizes, though most are available in dimensions that ma
  
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  The Biden administration has made an ambitious $2 trillion proposal to address the US's infrastructure problems.
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• Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz says NFTs could be worn like jewellery one day

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  He thinks that NFTs will be displayed in virtual and physical reality.
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  Mike Novogratz said that NFTs could be worn like jewellery one day thanks to augmented and virtual reality.The billionaire investor gave insight into his thoughts on how NFTs
  
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