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• You are more likely to get a blood clot on birth-control pills than from the J&J vaccine - but not the same type of clot

  13-04-2021 23:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A woman receives a Johnson & Johnson vaccine from nurse Gina Reed at a vaccination center at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on March 5, 2021.
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  The CDC and FDA have recommended a pause in the rollout of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine.Of the 6.8 million Americans who got the shot, six women are known to have developed blood clots.
  Blood clots linked to birth-control pills are more common than that, but they're typically a differ
  
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• The 6 best meat spatulas of 2021 for flipping burgers, frying fish, and barbecuing

  13-04-2021 23:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Meat spatulas are generally more durable and have a wide turner than standard spatulas.
  Some of our picks are perfect for an outdoor grill while others are handy choppers for ground meat.
  Whether you're flipping burgers on your patio or grilling chicken on your kitchen pan, a quality meat spatula is your helpful sidekick to ensure expertly prepared foods. Meat spatulas are typically wider than the standard kitchen spatulas for easier flipping. They're also ofte
  
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• GOP senator says bipartisan infrastructure group wants to double Biden's spending on roads and bridges

  13-04-2021 23:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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  Sen. Bill Cassidy says he's working on an "alternative" to Biden's multitrillion-dollar jobs plan.
  "The money in our bill ... would double the amount of money going for roads and bridges" compared to Biden, he said.
  Cassidy was part of a key GOP working group that made a stimulus counteroffer to Biden this year.
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  Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, indicated another major
  
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• Elizabeth Warren says the government should fire student loan servicer Navient, which should fire its CEO

  13-04-2021 23:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
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  Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Navient CEO John Remondi should be fired at a hearing on Tuesday.
  Navient, one of the largest student loan servicers, has been accused of misleading borrowers.
  Remondi said the allegations are untrue and "not necessarily based on facts."
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  Navient CEO John Remondi was at Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts' first hearing on student debt relief. Warren told Remondi tha
  
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• 38 unique and cool gifts available on Amazon, from a star projector to a gourmet popcorn kit

  13-04-2021 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Amazon has become the "everything store" - the site stocks just about any product you can think of.Because the site is so big, it can be overwhelming to find unique gift ideas on your own.We scoured the site to find the best unique gifts, from handmade goods to funny finds.
  AmazonYou can find just about anything on Amazon, which can be both a blessing a curse. Seemingly endless options is one of many benefits of
  
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• FEMA inundated with calls from people seeking up to $9,000 in funeral assistance for the death of a loved one with COVID-19

  13-04-2021 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference to announce FEMA will help pay for the funeral and burial of COVID-hit families during the coronavirus disease pandemic in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 12, 2021.
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  FEMA this week began accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance.
  The agency is providing up to $9,000 per funeral and up to $35,500 per applicant.
  The aid was sought by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen
  
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• 55+ of the best spring sales happening now, including Leesa, Anthropologie, and Under Armour

  13-04-2021 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.LeesaFrom home goods to glasses, you can find tons of discounts and deals across the web in the name of the new season. So whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or are moving to a new place, we've rounded up the best sales to help you out, below. Highlights include discounts on Leesa, The Container Store, and Totes. Best spring dealsSupreme Hybrid Mattress (Queen) (medium)Digital Marketing Nanodegree (m
  
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• These 6 jobs make over $90k a year and are expected to grow the fastest by 2029. Here are the online master's degrees and certificates that can help you land one of them.

  13-04-2021 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Insider
  By 2029, jobs in nursing, data science, and cybersecurity are expected to grow faster than average.
  Below are online master's degrees that can help you land roles that earn over $90k on average.
  Also included are programs from edX and Coursera, which provide certificates and college credits.
  According to the Bureau of Labor, some of the fastest-growing - and best-paying - jobs from 2019-2029
  
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• 54 clever, affordable gifts from Amazon under $50 that anyone would love

  13-04-2021 23:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Affordable gifts can be just as useful and thoughtful as expensive gifts.We rounded up 54 gifts on Amazon for under $50 that anyone would love to receive.For more gift ideas, check out all Insider Reviews gift guides.
  Your friends and family don't necessarily want an expensive gift, and it's a myth that a higher price tag means a p
  
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• 10 products on Amazon that will make your home office feel a lot more comfortable

  13-04-2021 23:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  In the past year, many of us started working from home. Now, more than 50% of American adults want to keep it that way.
  Whether you're working from home permanently or just want to up the ante on your home office space, we've got you covered.
  Keep reading for 10 products to make your home office more comfortable, all from Amazon.
  In the past, working from home was an unusual occurence for many corporate em
  
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• The best online sales happening now, including discounts at 1-800-Flowers, Udacity, and Chewy

  13-04-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  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 1-800-Flowers, Udacity, and Chewy. 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 our round-up of the best deals from Amazon. This list includes a Sponsored Brand tha
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now - save $20 on the Apple AirPods Pro

  13-04-2021 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
  We update this list of Amazon deals every day with the new discounts as they crop up.
  You can sign up for a free 30-day membership trial to get Prime shipping along with other perks.Visit Insider Reviews' deals page for more sales.
  Amazon's dynamic pricing strategy can make shopping tricky for the average consumer, but if you know where to look⁠ - and when to act fast⁠ -
  
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• The 11 best hotels in San Diego for couples, families, business travelers, luxury, and more

  13-04-2021 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  San Diego is home to beaches, a military base, a world-famous zoo, and many outdoor activities.
  From urban towers with water views to beachfront resorts, we vetted the city's best hotels.
  Our picks are based on our own reviews and offer great amenities for a Southern California getaway.
  With picturesque beach resorts, contemporary downtown hotels, and intimate Spanish-inspired bungalows, San Diego's
  
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