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• A remote British island is now 100% vaccinated after all 45 adult residents got their second dose

  14-04-2021 13:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  All adult inhabitants of the tiny island of Fair Isle, off the northern coast of Scotland, received a second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine.
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  The tiny remote island of Fair Isle received its second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week.
  All 45 adults of the island were fully vaccinated in one go. The three remaining children will have to wait.
  The tiny island, which is just 2.9 square miles, is eager to see tourists again.
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• Matt Gaetz's iPhone seized by the FBI in sex trafficking probe, as associate cooperates with investigation

  14-04-2021 13:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Matt Gaetz's phone was seized by federal agents investigating the sex trafficking allegations surrounding him.
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  Federal agents seized the iPhone of Rep. Matt Gaetz, Politico reported.
  The Florida GOP lawmaker is facing federal sex trafficking allegations.
  His phone seizure comes as reports suggest investigators have secured the cooperation of a close associate.
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  Federal agents have reportedly seized the phone of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is facing fed
  
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• 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says GameStop could stage a Netflix-style comeback - and short-sellers should be worried

  14-04-2021 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Mike Blake/ReutersGameStop can capitalize on its current fame to revamp its business, Kevin O'Leary says.The "Shark Tank" investor suggested the retailer could execute a Netflix-style pivot.O'Leary also warned against shorting the stock given its passionate following.See more stories on Insider's business page.GameStop could leverage the hype around its stock to transform its business and stage a comeback, "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary said in an interview this week.The video-g
  
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• GOP donors and lawmakers reportedly discussed how to tackle big tech during an RNC event at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

  14-04-2021 13:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The event took place at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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  Key GOP players discussed the future of big tech and social media at the RNC donors' summit, CNBC reported.
  Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson told the publication he spoke to attendees about bias in social media.
  Republicans and social media sites are at loggerheads over blockings and content moderation.
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  Key Republican figures spent some of the weekend mulling plans for the future of
  
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• Satellite images show the Ever Given in limbo the day before Egypt impounded it, demanding up to $900 million in compensation

  14-04-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marked-up satellite image of the Ever Given in Suez Canal's Great Bitter Lake as of April 12 2021.
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  Satellite images show the Ever Given on Monday, still in the Great Bitter Lake off the Suez Canal.
  It has been declared seaworthy, but has been impounded by Egyptian authorities.
  Egypt is demanding up to $900 million in compensation for the chaos caused when the ship was stuck.
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  Newly-released satellite images show the Ever Given in the Sue
  
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• More than 650 tech workers at The New York Times have formed a union to fight for more diversity, pay equity, and job security

  14-04-2021 12:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The New York Times building.
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  More than 650 tech workers at The New York Times have formed a union called the Tech Times Guild.
  The union said workers are facing "unexplained termination and opaque promotion processes."
  It's organizing the formation with the NewsGuild union and awaiting recognition from the Times.
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  Tech workers at The New York Times on Tuesday announced they have formed a union and asked for recognition from the p
  
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• Tesla is hiking the prices on its solar roof tiles for existing customers by as much as 70%

  14-04-2021 12:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.
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  Customers waiting on installations of Tesla's Solar Roof received were told the price was rising.
  Electrek reported customers receiving the same email with massive price hikes this weekend.
  Some customers had signed contracts over a year ago.
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  Customers for Tesla's Solar Roof product are reporting they've suddenly been hit with massive price hikes. The Verge reported Monday that one customer for
  
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• Nancy Pelosi said she would have fought the Capitol rioters if they found her: 'I'm a street fighter'

  14-04-2021 12:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Nancy Pelosi told USA Today she would have fought the Capitol rioters if they found her on January 6.
  Rioters stormed the building, forcing lawmakers to be evacuated. Some entered Pelosi's office.
  Pelosi said if they found her, "they would have had a battle on their hands."
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  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would have fought the Capitol rioters if they found her as they stormed the buildi
  
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• How JPMorgan plans to boost wealth management and battle fintech competition

  14-04-2021 12:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  JPMorgan, headed up by CEO Jamie Dimon, is the biggest US bank by assets.The bank has big plans for wealth management growth.JPMorgan also made new digital banking hires, including poaching an exec from Goldman.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  JPMorgan is the biggest bank in the US and a bellwether for the global financial system. So when the firm's senior-most leaders talk, Wall Street pays attention.The bank is set to report first-q
  
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• US futures remain steady, hemmed in by US inflation data and vaccine worries

  14-04-2021 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  While Wall Street may be emptier this year, it's still important for many companies - or at least some divisions within them - to be close to stock exchanges.
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  US stock futures were steady after a benign March US consumer inflation print.
  The pausing of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only had a minor impact on markets.The slow vaccine rollout in Japan is raising concern about economic recovery, weighing on the Nikkei.
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• Bitcoin surges to new high near $65,000 as all eyes turn to Coinbase listing

  14-04-2021 12:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Coinbase is set to directly list on the Nasdaq on Wednesday.
  SOPA Images/Getty ImagesBitcoin surged to an all-time high near $65,000 on Wednesday ahead of the Coinbase IPO.Coinbase is set to list directly on the Nasdaq as the biggest crypto firm yet to go public.Analysts said the listing is bullish for bitcoin and could lead to another leg higher.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Bitcoin hit an all-time high for the second day running on Wednesday as excit
  
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• 10 Things in Politics: Biden issues warning to Putin

  14-04-2021 11:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  GettyGood morning! Mark your calendars for April 28. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has formally invited President Biden to give his joint address on that night. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. I'm Brent Griffiths. Send tips to [email protected] or tweet me @BrentGriffiths.Here's what we're talking about today:Biden issued a warning to Russian President Vladimir PutinWhat you need to know about the temporary pause in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shotsBiden is set to announce his p
  
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• Rio de Janeiro recorded more deaths than births for the 6th month in a row, as Brazil fails to contain its COVID-19 outbreak

  14-04-2021 11:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Victims of COVID-19 are buried at the Cemiterio do Caju in Rio de Janeiro.
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  The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has recorded more deaths than births for six straight months.
  Ten other Brazilian cities recorded more deaths than births in March.
  Brazil has the second-most COVID-19 fatalities, and is recording thousands of new cases every day.
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  The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has recorded more deaths th
  
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• Coinbase's big day - JPMorgan poaches Marcus exec - Merrill trainees are still on pause

  14-04-2021 11:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andrew Kelly/ReutersGood morning and welcome to Insider Finance. I'm Dan DeFrancesco, and here's what's on the agenda today:JPMorgan Chase poached a trio of executives from Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Google to focus on digital banking.Merrill Lynch's decision to halt financial advisor trainees from reaching out to prospective clients is hurting the group's morale.The future of WFH could be filled with uncertainty. Nicholas Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University, explains what
  
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• NATO is likely to join the US in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in September, German defense minister says

  14-04-2021 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  US soldiers in Afghanistan.
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  Germany's defense minister said NATO would likely withdraw troops from Afghanistan later this year.
  US officials said Tuesday that Biden plans to withdraw remaining troops by September 11, 2021.
  Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said NATO would likely choose to do the same at its Wednesday meeting.
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  Germany's defense minister has said that NATO would likely follow the US in withdrawing all troops
  
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• WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann just sold his San Francisco Bay Area compound for $22.4 million. Look inside the 'Guitar House.'

  14-04-2021 11:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann just sold his San Francisco Bay Area home for $22.4 million, per the New York Post.
  He listed the home for $27.5 million in August 2020 after moving to Israel with his wife.
  The 10-acre compound includes a guest house, a pool, a greenhouse, a chicken coop, and geothermal systems.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.Adam Neumann just sold his compound in Corte Madera in Northern California for $22.4 million, the New York Post
  
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• Fauci defended pausing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine rollout but said those who already got the shot shouldn't worry

  14-04-2021 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the White House in January.
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci defended the pause in the US rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
  He said it allowed regulators to study effects and alert physicians to any symptoms.
  But he said people who already got the shot should not worry.
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday defended the pause
  
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• Bitcoin hit the $1 trillion market cap milestone twice as fast as Amazon and three times faster than Apple, data shows

  14-04-2021 10:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dado Ruvic/ReutersBitcoin took only 12 years to reach $1 trillion in market value, while Big Tech took much longer.Data shows bitcoin's march towards its record peak was twice as fast as Amazon's.Microsoft took about 44 years to hit the same mark, and Apple took 42 years.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high above $64,000 on Wednesday ahead of Coinbase's market debut, in a rally that continues to be partly fueled by institu
  
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• First North American bitcoin ETF soars past $1 billion under management as interest in crypto booms

  14-04-2021 10:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  US regulators are yet to approve bitcoin ETFs.
  Cesc Maymo/Getty ImagesNorth America's first bitcoin ETF has soared past the $1 billion assets under management mark.The Purpose bitcoin ETF, ticker BTCC, is reaping rewards from being the first to launch in Canada.US regulators are yet to approve an ETF, but major firms are vying to be the first to launch.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.The first bitcoin ETF in North America has soared past $1 billion in as
  
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• Credit Suisse just put $2 billion of Archegos-linked stocks on the market after the hedge fund's meltdown, reports say

  14-04-2021 10:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  ReutersCredit Suisse is still unloading Archegos-linked stocks after the US hedge fund's collapse.The lender put up about $2 billion worth of block trades after Tuesday's market close, Bloomberg said.Shares in Discovery and Chinese video-streaming website iQIYI were offered at the lower end of ranges.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Credit Suisse put up large blocks of Archegos-related stocks on the market after regular trading on Tuesday, Reuters reported
  
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• Tesla used wild horses to lure candidates out to its Nevada factory, but animal advocates say its presence there actually harms the animals

  14-04-2021 08:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wild mustangs run unwittingly into hidden corrals/Bureau of Land Management traps during a gather east of Fallon, Nev.
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  Tesla is touting wild horses as a perk of working at its Gigafactory in Nevada.But Tesla's presence, along with increased development in the area, may be harming the horses and their habitat.
  There are nearly 50,000 wild horses in the state.See more stories on Insider's business page.
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• Nancy Pelosi says she will 'never forgive' the Capitol rioters for the 'trauma' they caused Congressional staff and members

  14-04-2021 04:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answers questions during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. Pelosi answered a range of questions including comments on a recent flap with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more progressive members of the House Democratic caucus.
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  Nancy Pelosi reflected on the January 6 Capitol insurrection in a new USA Today interview Tuesday.
  The Speaker of the House said she was n
  
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• Mass killing in Myanmar has 'clear echoes of Syria,' UN human rights commissioner warns. The parallels are eerie.

  14-04-2021 04:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A protester makes a three-finger salute as others march on February 07, 2021 in Yangon, Myanmar.
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  Myanmar has "clear echoes of Syria in 2011," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Tuesday.
  The military in Myanmar overthrow the democratically elected government in February.
  It has killed hundreds of pro-democracy protesters in the weeks since.
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  Myanmar is on the verge of a "full-blown conflict," a top United Nations
  
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• Capitol Police officers were ordered to not use most aggressive crowd-control tactics against January 6 mob, watchdog report reveals

  14-04-2021 04:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with security forces at the US Capitol on January 6.
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  Capitol Police officers were told not to use powerful crowd-control tactics in the January 6 riot.
  A watchdog report said "heavier, less-lethal weapons" were shelved on orders from leadership.
  The order was given despite an intel report detailing the possibility of violence at the Capitol.
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  Despite warnings before the Januar
  
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• Prosecutors say Oath Keepers likely stored January 6 weapons at suburban Virginia hotel

  14-04-2021 03:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jessica Marie Watkins (2nd from L) and Donovan Ray Crowl (Center), both from Ohio, march down the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol with the Oath Keepers militia group among supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Both have since been indicted by federal authorities for their roles in the siege on the U.S. Capitol. Picture taken January 6, 2021.
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  Prosecutors say alleged Oath Keepers stored weapons in a "quick reaction force"
  
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• Ted Cruz put a signed copy of John Boehner's book in the fireplace after 'some smart-a--' dropped it off in his office

  14-04-2021 03:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former House Speaker John Boehner condemned Sen. Ted Cruz on CBS News.
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  Former House Speaker John Boehner has been skewering Sen. Ted Cruz while promoting his memoir.
  The Texas lawmaker got his revenge Tuesday after a signed copy of the book was left in his office.
  He tweeted a photo of Boehner's memoir in the fireplace, which he called its "appropriate place."
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  Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas apparently didn't take too kindly to being calle
  
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• Don't start doubting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines - after 185 million doses, there are no red flags about blood clots

  14-04-2021 01:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A nurse prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London on December 8, 2020.
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  US regulators on Tuesday recommended an immediate pause in Johnson & Johnson's vaccine rollout.
  The CDC is investigating a possible association between the shot and six cases of rare blood clots.
  Medical experts said the same concerns do not apply to Pfizer's and Moderna's shots.
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  For the first time in the US's v
  
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• Amazon's AI-powered cameras are a double-edged sword that could make drivers safer, but also force the company to sacrifice productivity, a transportation expert says

  14-04-2021 01:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Amazon's drivers must meet demanding productivity quotas as high as 300 packages per day, which drivers say require them to cut corners.
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  Amazon is using AI-powered cameras to monitor its drivers, claiming the new tech will make them safer.
  But drivers have complained about privacy and keeping up with Amazon's demanding quotas.
  AI-powered cameras could help - but only if Amazon prioritizes safety over productivity, an expert told Insider.
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• Matt Gaetz's indicted associate Joel Greenberg has been cooperating against him since last year, report says

  14-04-2021 01:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida.
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  Joel Greenberg is said to have been cooperating against Rep. Matt Gaetz since last year.
  Greenberg reportedly said he and Gaetz interacted with women who were given cash or gifts for sex.
  Gaetz has been embroiled in a political firestorm over news he's facing a sex-trafficking inquiry.
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  Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and close associate of Republican Rep. Matt
  
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• A top Facebook exec told a whistleblower her concerns about widespread state-sponsored disinformation meant she had 'job security'

  14-04-2021 00:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In this April 11, 2018, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg pauses while testifying before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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  Facebook let dictators generate fake support despite employees' warnings, The Guardian reported.
  Whistleblower Sophie Zhang repeatedly raised concerns to integrity chief Guy Rosen and other execs.
  But Rosen said the amount of disinformation on the platform meant "job security" for Zhang.
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• 66 unique gift ideas for Mom, from a custom photo book to a sunflower gardening kit

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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 love anyth
  
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• Why younger women have a higher risk of blood clots, whether or not they're vaccinated

  14-04-2021 00:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  J&J's COVID-19 vaccine distribution is paused after reports of 6 rare, severe blood clots.The clots, seen with another blood condition, aren't the same as those linked to birth control.The birth control pill and pregnancy play into younger women's higher risk of blood clots.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The US rollout of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is on pause as experts evaluate six cases of severe blood clots in the brain possibly linke
  
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• How the Army uses the West Virginia wilderness to find out who has what it takes to join Delta Force

  14-04-2021 00:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Graduates of one of Delta Force's Operator Training Courses in 1978.
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  The Army's Delta Force is among the US's most skilled and secretive special-operations units.
  That status is due in large part to Delta's arduous, and at times brutal, selection process.
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  Delta Force is the Army's special-mission unit for counterterrorism and hostage rescues.Created in the late 1970s in the image of the British Special Air Service (SAS), Delta Force has been
  
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• Advertising agencies imagine the office of the future

  14-04-2021 00:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hi and welcome to the Insider Advertising newsletter. I'm Lucia Moses, deputy editor, and this week in advertising and media news:Companies wrestle with burnout, reopening;Crispin Porter Bogusky has a new CEO;And new stats on TikTok users.First, if you got this newsletter forwarded, make sure to sign up for your own here.
  Toby Melville/ReutersAgencies consider the office of the futureGoing back to the office is on everyone's minds as vaccination rates rise. But while agencies and media companies
  
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• 5 ways to fix a PS4 controller that won't charge

  14-04-2021 00:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sometimes PS4 controllers don't quite charge the way they're supposed to, but you can try a few troubleshooting tricks.
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  If your PS4 controller won't charge, you can try swapping out the charging cable or checking the charging port.
  You can also try resetting and re-pairing your controller, or performing a power cycling on the PS4.
  The issue may also be with the charging port or the charging cable.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
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