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• Retailers integrate Retail Pro POS data and COVID influx of customer ecommerce data for hyper-personalization

  21-04-2021 21:31 via retailpro.com
  
  Increased data is available on consumers after covid restrictions altered buying habits, which can allow retailers to achieve hyper-personalization in their marketing. Continue reading →
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• Integrating Retail Pro POS data and COVID-influx of ecommerce data for hyper-personalization

  21-04-2021 21:31 via retailpro.com
  
  Increased data is available on consumers after covid restrictions altered buying habits, which can allow retailers to achieve hyper-personalization in their marketing. Continue reading →
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• The best mattress for every type of sleeper in 2021, according to our rigorous testing

  21-04-2021 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A great mattress should offer an excellent balance of comfort, support, and motion isolation.The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress performed well in ever category that we measure and is our best overall pick.We also outlined picks for different sleep styles, body types, and preferences.Table of Contents: Masthead StickyYour mattress is the most important part of your sleep setup, so it goes without saying that finding the right one is critical to your sleep quality and comfort.That's why I test
  
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• 6 guys put Saxx underwear and loungewear to the test - the clever, supportive styles are some of the most comfortable we've found

  21-04-2021 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Saxx Underwear
  Saxx makes comfortable men's underwear and loungewear with proprietary designs and cool patterns.
  The Ballpark Pouch is designed to hold everything in place while limiting chafing and perspiration.
  We tried out a few of Saxx's styles - find our reviews below.
  Gentlemen, if you've had trouble finding and wearing underwear you can bear, know this: You're not alone. Some underwear, like certain briefs
  
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• The 5 best gardening books in 2021

  21-04-2021 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  When you start a garden, it helps to do your research on what you want to grow based on your goals and available space.
  "Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture" by Toby Hemenway is a classic and comprehensive guide to gardening.
  It details an inspiring theory about creating small-scale yard eco-systems and includes easy-to-follow instructions.
  'Tis the season to get outside! Gardening is therapeutic, good exercise, productive, and relaxing all at onc
  
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• 'Ted Lasso' returns for a second season on July 23 - here's how to watch the Apple TV Plus original series

  21-04-2021 20:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  "Ted Lasso" is a sports comedy following the fictional British soccer team AFC Richmond.
  The show stars former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso.
  New episodes premiere exclusively via Apple TV Plus ($5/month) on July 23.
  TV Plus Monthly Subscription (small)Just months after actor Jason Sudeikis won a Golden Globe for his role in "Ted Lasso," Apple has announced the hit comedy
  
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• Nearly half of Democrats say they would be comfortable returning to their old routines, a new poll shows

  21-04-2021 20:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vlad Lapich, with tech startup company Fast, works on his computer on the first day back in the office on March 24, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
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  Americans are increasingly feeling comfortable about returning to their pre-COVID routines.
  A Morning Consult poll said 46% of Democrats feel comfortable, a record high.
  Republicans consistently reported higher comfort levels than Democrats in Morning Consult's polling.
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• 3 reasons the stock market rally is set to continue despite recent volatility, according to UBS Wealth Management

  21-04-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
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  The VIX index, a prominent gauge of market volatility, is up roughly 11% since last Friday.
  UBS Global Wealth Management's Mark Haefele says the rally in equities is set to continue despite recent volatility.
  Haefele believes rising vaccinations, strong corporate earnings, and lower than expected inflation figures will buoy stocks.
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  The stock market rally is set to continue despite a recent upti
  
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• We visited the world's first "secondhand mall" where shops like Ikea repurpose and sell old products

  21-04-2021 20:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We visited the first ever "secondhand mall" in the world.Shop owners at the ReTuna mall in Sweden - including Ikea - refurbish and resell old products.ReTuna has diverted tons of potential waste while generating millions in revenue for small businesses.See more stories on Insider's business page.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• GM showed off new, colorful versions of its tiny sub-$6,000 electric cars that outsell Teslas in China. Take a look.

  21-04-2021 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  General Motors has released a new range for its best-selling Hong Guang Mini EV in China.
  The car now comes in three pastel shades, and the Mini EV Cabrio convertible is planned for 2022.
  Sales of the Mini EV were reportedly nearly double that of Tesla's Model 3 in China during January.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  General Motors (GM) has released new, colorful versions of China's best-selling electric car, the tiny Wuling Hong Gua
  
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• 'Hell no don't raise them!': Manchin dismisses GOP-favored gas taxes and user fees to pay for infrastructure

  21-04-2021 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Sen. Joe Manchin is opposed to increasing the gas tax or levying new charges on people to pay for infrastructure.
  "Hell no don't raise them!" he told reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
  Gas taxes and new user fees are measures Republicans floated in recent days to cover infrastructure.
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  Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is staunchly opposed to lifting the gas tax and implementing user fees, the GOP's preferred measures of
  
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• Luminar Technologies jumps 21% after it hires Tesla's general counsel as chief legal officer

  21-04-2021 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
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  LuminarLuminar Technologies soared as much as 21% on Wednesday after it hired the former general counsel of Tesla.Alan Prescott will join the self-driving car company as its chief legal officer, Luminar said.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.Shares of Luminar Technologies soared as much as 21% on Wednesday after it hired Alan Prescott, the former general counsel of Tesla, as its chief legal officer.Alan Prescott will join
  
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• Cops are willing to admit Derek Chauvin is a murderer. Right-wing media stars are still struggling with that fact.

  21-04-2021 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People react after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021 In Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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  Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd in a fair trial. Even police unions think the jury got it right.
  But right-wing snowflakes can't accept it. They need to believe this was a politically-motivated show trial.
  It's how anti-reform conservatives let their feelings get in the way of facts.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are th
  
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• Amazon Explore is a new platform offering one-on-one virtual travel experiences around the world - Prime members can try their first video tour for free

  21-04-2021 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Recently launched, Amazon Explore offers interactive, one-on-one virtual travel experiences.
  Experiences around the world range from $10 to $99, but Prime members can try it for free.
  For some, you can even buy local items in real time and have them shipped to your home.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyExplore (small)The other night I walked through the streets of Tokyo, stopping in at small sho
  
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• Amazon Warehouse is running a big sale with 20% off used products, including Apple Smart keyboards and a Sennheiser gaming headset

  21-04-2021 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Jeramey Lende/ShutterstockShoppers can save an additional 20% on select, already-discounted products from Amazon Warehouse. Amazon Warehouse offers discounts on used goods, like-new products, refurbished wares, and more.This sale encompasses several categories including electronics, home and kitchen, tools, video games, appliances, and more. Be sure to check for the "Save 20% at checkout" tag under the product na
  
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• I tried Walmart's grocery delivery service, and it was super convenient and easy

  21-04-2021 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Walmart Plus features a handful of benefits including free same-day grocery delivery among others.
  Express delivery costs an extra $10, but you're guaranteed to receive it in two hours or less.
  After trying it out, I found it to be super convenient and a great way to get ingredients fast.Walmart Plus features a few great benefits like gas station discounts and free two-day shipping
  
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• Intuitive Surgical jumps past $100 billion market value as 1st-quarter earnings report trounces even the most bullish forecasts

  21-04-2021 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Intuitive Surgical jumped 9.8% to a record high after crushing first quarter earnings.The robotic surgery company's valuation pushed past $100 billion for the first time.Declining COVID-19 cases led to an increase in procedures using Intuitive's surgical devices.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Shares of Intuitive Surgical jumped as much as 9.8% on Wednesday to a record high of $891.15 after the robotic surgery company crushed first qua
  
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• Robinhood allows people to buy a minimum of 1 Dogecoin instead of 10 after the meme currency's gains jumped more than 8,700%

  21-04-2021 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Robinhood lowered its minimum Dogecoin order size to one from 10 on Tuesday, hailed as "Doge Day."
  The brokerage also said it would allow investors to buy smaller amounts of bitcoin and ether.
  Dogecoin, based on a meme and created as a joke in 2013, has limited utility.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Robinhood said on Tuesday that it would lower its minimum Dogecoin order size to one coin from 10 coins as the mem
  
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• After Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict, here's why it's still so rare for a police officer to be tried and convicted of murder

  21-04-2021 19:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People celebrate Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict outside the Hennepin County Government Center on April 20, 2021.
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  Derek Chauvin's conviction for murdering George Floyd was a rare case of accountability for a police killing.
  Police kill around 1,000 people every year, but most cases do not result in criminal charges.
  Experts say that lasting change in police accountability is unlikely to come from the courtroom.
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• The reopening is not priced in equally and 3 stock sectors in particular are primed for more upside, Morgan Stanley says

  21-04-2021 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  People take photos by the Morgan Stanley building in Times Square in New York on February 20, 2020.
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  Morgan Stanley says the reopening of the economy brings "significant uncertainties" over where to invest.
  "Reopening does not mean a full return to pre-Covid consumptions," the analysts said in a note.
  The bank said it sees cyclical upside in three sectors: banks, capital goods, and materials.
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• How to use Track Changes in Word to effectively collaborate on a document

  21-04-2021 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature makes it easy to collaboratively edit documents.
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  You can use Track Changes in Word to record every edit made in a document, either by yourself or others.
  Word's Track Changes feature lets users suggest changes, leave comments, and more.
  To turn on Track Changes, select it from the "Review" tab.
  Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Track Changes is a feature built into Microsoft Word that keeps track of
  
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• Biden calls on all US employers to pay full-time workers for time missed due to vaccines

  21-04-2021 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Joe Biden.
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  Joe Biden on Wednesday called on all US employers to give their workers paid time off to get vaccinated.
  The president also reaffirmed his commitment to a paid-leave tax credit to help small businesses offset the cost of the time off.
  This comes ahead of Biden's upcoming announcement that the US met his goal of 200 million shots in 100 days.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday that the US met his vac
  
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• The 19 best vacation rentals near national parks from Hawaii's volcanoes to the Great Smoky Mountains

  21-04-2021 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  National parks make up some of the United States' most striking landscapes.
  Not everyone has a park in their own backyard, which means you may need somewhere to stay.
  We've chosen highly-rated vacation rentals near national parks, ranging from $65 to $275 per night.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Though vaccine rollouts are well underway, many international borders are still closed for tourism
  
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• 'Mortal Kombat' debuts on HBO Max and in theaters on April 23, and you can stream the first 7 minutes right now

  21-04-2021 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Ludi Lin and Max Huang as "Mortal Kombat" fighters Liu Kang and Kung Lao.
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  A new film based on the hit game "Mortal Kombat" will debut in theaters and on HBO Max on April 23.
  Warner Bros. has released seven minutes of the movie to prepare fans for the R-rated reboot.
  You can stream the film until May 24 with an HBO Max subscription for $15 a month.
  Max (small)"Mortal Kombat," a new f
  
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• New York legislators approved a bill that would immediately restore voting rights to prisoners once they are released

  21-04-2021 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Table top voting booths are stored at the Allegheny County Election Division warehouse on the Northside of Pittsburgh, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.
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  New York legislators passed a bill restoring voting rights to New Yorkers convicted of felonies.The bill lets such New Yorkers register to vote after being released from prison.The bill is now headed to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk for approval.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The New York State Assembly passed a bill on Wed
  
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• 'Did I strike a nerve?': Reps. Val Demings and Jim Jordan get into a heated screaming match over policing

  21-04-2021 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Val Demings gestures as she shouts at Rep. Jim Jordan during a committee debate.
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  Reps. Val Demings and Jim Jordan engaged in a heated shouting match over policing.
  The argument came hours before a jury convicted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
  Demings accused Republicans of backing law enforcement when it's "politically convenient" and added, "What, did I strike a nerve?"
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Democratic Rep. Val Demings and Republican Rep. Jim J
  
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• Coinbase faces delisting on 2 European exchanges over reference code error

  21-04-2021 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Coinbase made its trading debut on Nasdaq this month.
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  Coinbase shares may be delisted from two European exchanges because of a coding error."A correct LEI code is a regulatory requirement for admission to trading in Europe," said trading system Xetra.
  The situation can be remedied with an application for an LEI, said Xetra.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Coinbase shares face delisting this week from two European trading venues run by Deutsche Boerse because
  
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• Watch SpaceX launch 4 astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Friday

  21-04-2021 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Crew-2 astronauts pose during a training session at the SpaceX training facility in Hawthorne, California.
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  SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts toward the International Space Station on Friday morning.
  The Crew-2 mission is SpaceX's second routine astronaut flight for NASA.
  Watch the historic spaceflight on NASA's livestream below.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  SpaceX is rocketing four astronauts toward the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday morning.The com
  
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• Honolulu-based energy storage company Blue Planet Energy hopes to bring sustainable, renewable power to Hawaii - and the world

  21-04-2021 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Energy storage company Blue Planet Energy is focused on energy independence and sustainability.
  It was founded in 2015 by Henk Rogers, who acquired the rights to Tetris in the 1980s.
  It's part of Hawaii's climate change initiatives and hopes to make renewable energy more accessible.
  This article is part of a series focused on American cities building a better tomorrow called "Advancing Cities."
  Residents and businesses in Haw
  
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• AG Bill Barr reportedly told a US attorney 'I am going to f---ing fire your a--' if he talked to Matt Gaetz about DOJ business

  21-04-2021 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Attorney General Bill Barr has called China and Huawei a "monumental danger" to US economic and national security interests.
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  Bill Barr threatened to fire a US attorney after he spoke with Matt Gaetz about DOJ business, Politico reported.
  "If I ever hear of you talking to Gaetz ... I am going to f---ing fire your a--," Barr said.
  He reportedly made the threat last year, while the DOJ was investigating Gaetz for sex trafficking.
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• 9 beautiful Airbnbs that feel like you've checked into a spa thanks to indulgent tubs, saunas, pools, and more

  21-04-2021 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A trip to the spa might not be on the table right now, but many Enhanced Clean Airbnbs have spa finishes.
  We found Airbnbs in the US with infrared saunas, 22-jet tubs, yoga decks, massages, and more.
  Experts say Airbnb may be safer than hotels because private rentals promote social distancing.
  After the year we've all had, now is the exact right time for a spa escape that takes us away from the stress of d
  
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• Investors shouldn't over extrapolate based on Netflix's disappointing quarter as the shift to streaming is set to continue, LightShed's Greenfield says

  21-04-2021 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Netflix stock tumbled as much as 8% on Wednesday after posting disappointing earnings.
  The streaming giant added just under 4 million subscribers in Q1 versus 15.8 million in the same quarter last year.
  LightShed Partner's Rich Greenfield says investors shouldn't "over extrapolate" based on the poor results.
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  Netflix's disappointing first-quarter results ha
  
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• Watch: Insider answers your questions about the risk of rare but serious blood clots following some COVID-19 vaccines

  21-04-2021 18:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Watch Insider answer questions about the risk of blood clots after some COVID-19 vaccines.
  Insider hosted the webinar on Thursday, April 15.
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  COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are under close scrutiny following reports of rare blood clots in people who received them.AstraZeneca's vaccine has been linked with unusual blood clots that can occur in the brain, called central venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), or in the spleen. EU r
  
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• New Sling TV subscribers can now receive $25 off their first month - here's how to sign up

  21-04-2021 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Sling TV is one of the cheapest live TV streaming services available.
  For a limited time, new members can get $25 off and free DVR Plus in their first month.
  If you prepay for two months at the normal cost, Sling will throw in a free AirTV Mini.
  TV (medium)Dollar for dollar, Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services on the market, offering a large selection o
  
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• 2 GOP-led states are attempting to bar protesters convicted of crimes from receiving student loans and jobless aid

  21-04-2021 18:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The Minnesota Legislature introduced a bill to prevent protestors convicted of crimes from getting student loans.
  This comes at a time when students are protesting the killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright.
  A bill in Indiana also prevents people convicted of protest-related crimes from getting jobless aid.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  In the 11 months since the Black Lives Matter movement emerged across the country, scores of Republican-led states ar
  
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• I tried Hinge's virtual date night kit that's supposed to make socially distanced dating more fun - here's how it went

  21-04-2021 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Dating online can be awkward even in the best of times, but especially while social distancing.
  Online dating platform Hinge paired with Uncommon Goods to create a virtual date kit to enhance connections.
  Inside, you'll find cocktail ingredients and conversation starters to enjoy while on video chat.
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• The 7 best rolling pins of 2021

  21-04-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The best rolling pins are comfortable in your hands, easy to use, and are made of durable materials.
  Joseph Joseph is our favorite, thanks to its convenient ring system that makes it simple to roll dough to a precise thickness.
  Whether you're making cookies, pie crust, pizza, or pasta, a quality rolling pin will make it easier for you to spread the dough to the shape and thickness you want.There are many styles offered, from American-style with two handles to s
  
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• Welbilt jumps 42% after Middleby announces it will acquire the foodservice equipment company for $2.9 billion

  21-04-2021 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Middleby plans to acquire Welbilt in a $2.9 billion all-stock deal.
  Welbilt shareholders will receive 0.1240 shares of Middleby common stock for each share held.
  Welbilt stock jumped as much as 42% on Wednesday after news of the Middleby acquisition broke.
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  Welbilt jumped as much as 42% on Wednesday after The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the Florida-based foodservice equipment co
  
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• Apple's new iPad Pro improves upon last year's with a faster processor and 5G support - but the upgrade is really for power users

  21-04-2021 18:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The 2021 Apple iPad Pro features improved specs while keeping the 2020 model's $799 starting price.
  You can preorder the new tablet starting April 30, and units are expected to ship in mid-May.
  The M1 processor and 5G option are nice features, but 2020 iPad owners should wait for a bigger upgrade.
  On April 20, Apple announced the fifth-generation of its iPad Pro line. The new tablet has a lot of t
  
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• Presidential historian on Fox News says Benjamin Franklin successfully thwarted 'cancel culture'

  21-04-2021 18:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  A self-professed presidential historian gave an unsual take on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday morning.
  Author Jane Hampton Cook credited Benjamin Franklin with thwarting cancel culture in the 1700s.
  "Cancel culture wasn't as big a problem ... after Franklin, because he laid those standards."
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A Fox News guest credited Benjamin Franklin with battling cancel culture in the 18th Century during a "Fox & Friends
  
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• Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he's a 'skeleton walking, swaying, in its cell'

  21-04-2021 18:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's health has been rapidly deteriorating in prison, his allies say.
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  Alexei Navalny says he looks like a "skeleton" amid reports his health is rapidly deteriorating.
  The imprisoned Kremlin critic has been on a weekslong hunger strike.Navalny, who was poisoned in August, is demanding access to his own doctors.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny joked about the state of his health
  
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• The Manhattan district attorney says the city will no longer prosecute prostitution and unlicensed massages

  21-04-2021 18:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. in a January 2020 photo.
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  The New York City borough of Manhattan will no longer prosecute prostitution and unlicensed massages.The change was announced Wednesday by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr.Manhattan joins other cities, like Baltimore and Philadelphia, that no longer prosecute sex workers.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. on Wednesday announced t
  
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• The best iPad cases in 2021

  21-04-2021 18:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  iPads come in lots of shapes and sizes, so you should be sure to pick a case that fits your specific model.
  The best iPad cases offer protection along with style.
  The newest iPad Pro models have almost identical dimensions to the 2020 models, and so should work with older cases.Apple's iPads are great for content creation and consumption, and their incredible portability means you can stream Netflix or take notesfrom almost anywhere. Whether you're using your iPad at home or on-the-go, one of t
  
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• These are the headhunters leading Wall Street's systematic-trading and data-science hiring frenzy

  21-04-2021 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The hiring market for quant and data-science specialists is red-hot on Wall Street.They're the lifeblood of hedge funds, trading firms, market makers, and bank trading teams.
  Here's Insider's list of the top headhunters in the war for quant finance talent.
  The market for quant and data-science specialists has perhaps never been hotter. And the technologists, researchers, scientists, and traders developing cutting-edge
  
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• The 24 actors who have gotten the most Oscar nominations without winning one

  21-04-2021 17:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Glenn Close in "The Wife."
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  The Oscars have repeatedly nominated and neglected numerous actors.
  Glenn Close, who has never won, is nominated for the eighth time this year for "Hillbilly Elegy."
  Here are 24 actors, including Close, who have been nominated at least four times without winning.
  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
  Each year, deserving performances lose out in the Oscars' best acting categories. But there are a handful of great actors that the Ac
  
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• How a 7th generation Vanderbilt heiress is using the 'Disney Model' to grow her exclusive social networking startup for creatives

  21-04-2021 17:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin
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  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is the cofounder and president of job networking site SohoMuse.Costin details the strategies she's borrowing from Disney to grow her business.
  For starters, she's building a community that will fuel SohoMuse's expansion and success.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, nicknamed the "Rebel Heiress," is a seventh-generation descendent of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, singer
  
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• Investors should buy the post-earnings dip in Netflix as long-term growth story remains intact, Wall Street analysts say

  21-04-2021 17:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton play Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers, respectively, on Netflix's "Stranger Things."
  NetflixNetflix fell as much as 8% on Wednesday after the company's first-quarter earnings missed analyst estimates.But investors should buy the dip in the video-streaming giant as its long-term growth story remains intact, according to two Wall Street analysts.Netflix has a long runway "to increase its market share from linear TV and is in a strong position to continue price incr
  
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• China's overseas naval base is now big enough for its aircraft carriers, a top US commander says

  21-04-2021 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning in the western Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2018.
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  China has expanded its first and only overseas military base, a US commander said Tuesday.
  The Africa Command commander said the Djibouti base is now big enough to support aircraft carriers.
  China has two aircraft carriers in service with a third one in the works.
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  China's first overseas military base has expanded and is now capable of supporting
  
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• Mike Pence autobiography to be published as planned despite Simon & Schuster's employees efforts to cancel the deal, report says

  21-04-2021 17:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vice President Mike Pence
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  Mike Pence's book deal with Simon & Schuster will go on as planned, the WSJ reported.
  The company's employees had pushed for the book deal to be canceled.
  The publisher shut down the effort. The book will hit stands in 2023.
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  Former Vice President Mike Pence's book deal is still intact after an internal effort to cancel its publication was shut down, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesda
  
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• A top fintech analyst for Cathie Wood compared the key features of 3 major crypto-trading platforms - and found that Venmo is the least appealing

  21-04-2021 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Maximilian Friedrich, a top fintech analyst for Cathie Wood, compared three top crypto trading apps on Wednesday.
  The analyst said Venmo is the "least competitive" because it offers fewer currencies and has higher fees.
  For low-level bitcoin buyers Friedrich said CashApp was the clear winner, while Coinbase was better for larger crypto purchases.
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